JP2020099384A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of fixing a flexible flat cable preferably.SOLUTION: A game machine has a flexible flat cable C which is connected to a base body 501 through a first movable part 351 and a third movable part 353 which can be operated, the flexible flat cable C comprises a deformation part CU1 which is deformed according to an operation of the third movable part 353, a deformation part CU2 which is deformed according to an operation of the first movable part 351, folded parts CR1, CR2 which are folded for switching a drawing direction of the flexible flat cable C to a direction different from a prescribed direction, from the prescribed direction, between the deformation parts CU1 and CU2, and fixing means (cover member 550, for example) for fixing the flexible flat cable C. The fixing means fixes the flexible flat cable C so as to press the same, at the folded parts CR1, CR2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-24

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing a game.

Some gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines include a movable body operable with respect to a base body and a flexible flat cable bridged between the base body and the movable body.

In this type of gaming machine, while providing an empty terminal to the connection terminal of the base body, corresponding to the empty terminal of the base body among a plurality of conductors exposed at the connection portion with the connection terminal of the base body in the flexible flat cable By covering the conductor with an insulating cover film, even if the flexible flat cable was inserted at an angle, it was possible to prevent serious accidents such as ignition due to a short circuit between the power supply terminal and the ground terminal. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP2012-170738A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since it is difficult to use a general-purpose flexible flat cable, there is a problem that not only processing is time-consuming but also manufacturing cost increases.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably fixing a flexible flat cable.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A),
A first member (for example, base body 501), a second member (for example, first movable portion 351) and a third member (for example, third movable portion 353),
A flexible flat cable (for example, a cable C) connected to the first member and the second member via the third member,
Equipped with
At least one member of the first member, the second member, and the third member is operable (for example, the first movable portion 351 corresponds to the first origin position of the first movable body 301 and corresponds to the first origin position). The third movable part 353 is movable from the first origin corresponding position together with the first movable part 351 between the origin corresponding position and the first effect corresponding position corresponding to the first effect position. 1 Moves down to the intermediate position.),
The flexible flat cable is
A first deformable portion that deforms in accordance with the operation of at least one of the first member and the third member (for example, in the wiring path K2 between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353 of the cable C). The corresponding part.),
A second deforming portion that deforms in accordance with the operation of at least one of the third member and the second member (for example, a wiring path between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 of the cable C). The part corresponding to K4.),
Between the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion, the routing direction of the flexible flat cable is switched from a predetermined direction (for example, upward direction) to a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, right direction). A bent portion (for example, the bent portions CR1 and CR2) that is bent for
Fixing means for fixing the flexible flat cable (for example, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550, the screw N1, etc.),
Have
The fixing means fixes the flexible flat cable so as to press the flexible flat cable at the bent portion (for example, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550 includes the bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C at the third movable portion 353). (See Figure 8-28).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by fixing the flexible flat cable at the bent portion whose routing direction is switched, it is possible to preferably prevent the positional displacement due to the deformation of the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The flexible flat cable is bent at the bent portions (for example, the bent portions CR1 and CR2) so that both sides of the fold (for example, the fold CF) overlap (see FIGS. 8-28).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the thick portion is fixed by overlapping the both sides of the fold, it is possible to preferably suppress the positional deviation due to the deformation of the deformable portion.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The first deformable portion deforms in accordance with an operation of at least one member of the first member and the third member,
The second deformable portion deforms in accordance with an operation of at least one member of the third member and the second member,
The first deforming portion and the second deforming portion are deformed at different timings (for example, when the first movable body 301 moves from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, the cable C and the base body 501 are deformed). When the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 spanned between the third movable portion 353 and the third movable portion 353 is deformed and moves from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 are separated from each other. Only the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 spanned therebetween is deformed. That is, the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 and the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 in the cable C are deformed at different timings.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the deformation of one of the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion from affecting the other.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
In the flexible flat cable (for example, the cable C), the wiring direction is changed from the predetermined direction to the predetermined direction in the vicinity of the connection portion of one of the first member and the second member (for example, the base body 501). Has special bent portions (for example, bent portions CR5 and CR6) that are bent to switch to different directions,
Special fixing means for fixing the flexible flat cable at the special bent portion (for example, a holding portion 580B of the cover member 580, a screw N3, etc.) is provided (see FIGS. 8-27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a load from being applied to the connection portion of the flexible flat cable with the first member or the second member due to the deformation of the first deformable portion or the second deformable portion.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The first deformable portion and the second deformable portion are deformed into a predetermined shape (for example, a curved shape) according to the operation of at least one member of the first member, the second member, and the third member. It is characterized in that it is provided with deformation guide means (for example, the third wall portion 530C of the guide member 530) that guides as described above.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion from being deformed into an unintended shape.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
According to the operation of at least one member of the first member, the second member, and the third member, the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion are provided at predetermined locations (for example, image display) of the gaming machine. It is characterized by comprising contact avoidance guide means (for example, the second cover portion 551B in the cover member 550, the second cover portion 571B in the cover member 570, etc.) that guides the device 5) in a direction to avoid contact with the device 5).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion from coming into contact with a predetermined portion of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
At least one member (for example, the first movable portion 351) of the first member, the second member, and the third member can be dropped by its own weight (for example, the first movable portion 351 corresponds to the first origin). From the position to the first intermediate corresponding position, it falls by its own weight (see Fig. 8-15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the flexible flat cable due to the impact of dropping the first member, the second member, or the third member.

The gaming machine of means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
First position fixing means for fixing a first position between the first deforming portion (for example, the folded portion CU1) and the first member (for example, the base body 501) of the flexible flat cable (for example, the cable C). (For example, the first position fixing means 611),
A second position fixing unit (for example, a second position fixing unit that fixes a second position between the second deforming portion (for example, the folded-back portion CU2) and the second member (for example, the first movable portion 351) in the flexible flat cable. 2 position fixing means 612),
(See Figure 8-34)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a load from being applied to the connecting portion of the flexible flat cable with the first member or the second member due to the deformation of the first deforming portion or the second deforming portion.

Incidentally, the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and may have a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. You may have it.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine used by the characteristic part 023SG from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board. It is a figure which shows the structure of an image display apparatus, the display state in an image display apparatus, and the visual recognition state of the stereo image by a player's both eyes. (A) shows a state where the first movable body is located at the first origin position and the second movable body is located at the second origin position, and (B) shows the second movable body located at the second effect position. It is a front view showing the state where it is. (A) shows a state in which the first movable body is located at the first intermediate position and the second movable body is located at the second origin position, (B) shows that the first movable body is located at the first effect position, It is a perspective view showing the state where the 2nd movable body is located in the 2nd origin position. It is the exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the production unit from diagonally front. It is the disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the production unit from the slanting back. (A) is a perspective view showing a rear side upper part of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first origin position, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state where (A) is viewed from the opposite direction. (A) is a perspective view showing the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first intermediate position, and (B) shows the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first effect position. It is a perspective view shown. It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the 1st movable part seen from the slanting front. It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the structure of the 1st movable part seen from the slanting back. (A) is a rear view showing the first movable portion at the first intermediate corresponding position, and (B) is a rear view showing the first movable portion at the first effect corresponding position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first origin position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. It is a rear view showing the state where the 1st movable body is in the 1st origin position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is at a first intermediate position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. It is a rear view which shows the state in which a 1st movable body exists in a 1st intermediate position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first effect position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. It is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first effect position. (A) shows a state in which the first movable portion has dropped from the first origin corresponding position and stopped at the first intermediate corresponding position, and (B) shows the first movable portion corresponding to the first intermediate corresponding to the descent of the driving body. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a state of dropping from the position, and (C) showing a state in which the first movable portion and the driving body are stopped at the first effect-corresponding position. (A) shows a state in which the first movable portion has dropped from the first origin corresponding position and stopped at the first intermediate corresponding position, and (B) shows the first intermediate compatible even when the driving body descends. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the first movable portion and the driving body are stopped at the first effect-corresponding position, in a state where they do not fall from the position. (A)-(F) is a figure showing an example of production operation of the 1st movable body in movable body production. (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the first movable body is located at the first origin position as seen obliquely from behind, and (B) is a state in which the first movable body is located in the first intermediate position. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the is viewed obliquely from behind. It is a perspective view showing a state in which a first movable body is located at a first effect position, as seen obliquely from behind. It is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is located at the first effect position. (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the cable is connected to the back surface of the first movable portion, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state in which the cable is fixed to the back surface of the third movable portion. (C) is a perspective view showing a state where the cable is connected to the back surface of the base body, and (D) is a perspective view showing a state where the cable is connected to the board-side connector. It is an AA sectional view of Drawing 8-24. (A) is a rear view showing a state in which the cable is fixed to the back surface of the third movable portion, (B) is a sectional view taken along the line BB of (A), and (C) is a sectional view taken along the line B'-B' of (A). Is. (A) is a rear view showing a state in which the cable is fixed to the back surface of the base body, (B) is a sectional view taken along line CC of (A), and (C) is a sectional view taken along line C'-C' of (A). .. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 8-24, FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the first movable body has moved to the first intermediate position, and FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E of FIG. It is a figure. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF of FIG. 8-24, FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the first movable body has moved to the first effect position, and FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 8-24. It is a figure. (A) shows a state in which the first movable body is located at the first origin position, (B) shows a state in which the first movable body has been moved to the first intermediate position, and (C) shows a state of the cable in a state in which the first movable position has moved. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows. (A), (B) is the schematic which shows the modification 1 of the characteristic part 097SG. (A), (B) is the schematic which shows the modification 2 of the characteristic part 097SG.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. The variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". In addition, the special symbol display device that variably displays the special symbol may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the tilted position of the movable wing piece (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device having the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can change between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door is a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, the winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays the normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and can be tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that the player can press. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, but the general education game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) while the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, In the case where the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" symbol and a big hit symbol. When a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" will occur.

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

The type of big hit is set in the "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the special winning opening is opened. Note that, similar to the big hit type, a "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

After the jackpot gaming state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, by shortening the average figure change time (the period during which figure changes) compared to the normal state, and improving the probability of "per figure" in the figure game from the normal state, The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the image display device 5, as the effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is an aspect in which is continuing.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7") is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" and the like) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is "small hit", the fixed decorative pattern (for example, "" which is a predetermined small hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to the small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit" A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach-miss") may be displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach-miss"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. Incidentally, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type with the following game state as a high-precision state) big hit game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

Further, for example, when the special drawing game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed in the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening of big winning opening, winning of prize, number of reserved memories, game status), command for designating error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The production control CPU 120 displays the execution of production based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control substrate 12, the sound control substrate 13, and the lamp control substrate 14, are also referred to as sub substrates. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on, the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized in the image display device 5, for example.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102, the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, and therefore the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (eg, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not a detection signal is received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a computer for hall management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (starting). Data such as the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “universal figure hit”. The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold indicator 25C is turned on to display the number of reserved figure symbols.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, processing for transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize thus set to be transmitted is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In the special symbol normal process, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and the big hit type when the "big hit" is set Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not reach etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of times of execution of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The big hit opening process is ended.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the big hit ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening pretreatment is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing for opening the small hitting ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S73, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 may be stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control content of the production operation using various production devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various types The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect processing during small hit in step S174 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command designating to end the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit midfield effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid-game production process, the CPU 120 for production control sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the contents of the production in the big hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description was a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game medium and gives points based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed in the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device 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 limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

It should be noted that, in the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it also includes the case where one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 023SG in the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the characteristic unit 023SG of the present embodiment will be described. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” is abbreviated as “S1” or “023SGS1”, “normal reach” is abbreviated as “N reach”, "Super reach" may be abbreviated as "S reach" or "SP reach". Further, the same reference numerals will be given to configurations having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description but different in form, arrangement position and the like, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the front side of FIG. 8-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1A, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the top, bottom, left, and right when the pachinko gaming machine 1A is viewed from the front side. The description will be made based on the direction. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1A in the present embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1A.

(Structure of pachinko machine)
Next, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1A used in the characteristic unit 023SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine used in the characteristic unit 023SG as seen from the front. FIG. 8-2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the pachinko gaming machine 1A used in the characteristic part 023SG of the present embodiment is provided between the gaming board 2 and the image display device 5 arranged on the back side of the gaming board 2, A rendering unit 500 having a first rendering device 300 and a second rendering device 400 is provided. The image display device 5 can display not only a two-dimensional (2D) image but also a three-dimensional (3D) image.

(Image display device 5)
Next, the image display device 5 used in the characteristic unit 023SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8C is a diagram showing the configuration of the image display device, the display state on the image display device, and the visual recognition state of a stereoscopic image by the player's both eyes.

The image display device 5 according to the present embodiment is capable of displaying 2D images as well as 3D images. Hereinafter, a configuration for displaying a stereoscopically visible 3D image on the image display device 5 will be briefly described.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the image display device 5 includes an image liquid crystal panel 900 that displays a 3D image that is a stereoscopic image (video) as a stereoscopically visible image, and a rear side of the image liquid crystal panel 900. A backlight (not shown) that emits planar light toward the front side, and a parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 that is provided on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900 at a predetermined distance from the image liquid crystal panel 900. And an image display device including a parallax barrier type naked-eye stereoscopic liquid crystal display device. The image display device 5 performs variable display of decorative symbols during the variable display period of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

The parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is a shutter that prevents the player's left eye from visually recognizing the right eye image displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 in the form of a vertically long strip, and prevents the player's right eye from observing the left eye image. A parallax barrier that displays a parallax barrier image having a vertical striped black portion and a transparent portion that enables the right eye of the player to visually recognize the image for the right eye and the left eye of the player to visually recognize the image for the left eye. The liquid crystal panel has a relatively high light transparency that enables an image display state and a transmissive display state in which all pixels are transparent portions without vertical stripe black portions.

That is, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the present embodiment includes a parallax barrier for preventing the player's left eye from visually recognizing the right eye image and also preventing the player's right eye from visually recognizing the left eye image. Display and full-transmissive display in which the parallax barrier is not displayed are possible.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the image display device 5 uses a liquid crystal display device as the image liquid crystal panel 900 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a device of the image liquid crystal panel 900 may be a CRT ( It may be configured by a display device of another image display form such as a Cathode Ray Tube), an FED (Field Emission Display), a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), a dot matrix LED, an organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panel.

In addition, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is fixedly provided on the rear side of the game board 2 and at the arrangement position on the player's front side overlapping the image liquid crystal panel 900.

The CPU 120 for effect control stores a CGROM (display control) that stores two-dimensional (2D) image data or stereoscopic (3D) image data for displaying a stereoscopic image composed of an image for the right eye and an image for the left eye according to the received effect control command. A command for reading out necessary data from the unit 123) is output to the VDP (display control unit 123).

8C, in the image liquid crystal panel 900, a predetermined width in the form of a vertical strip that forms a stereoscopic image read from the image data ROM based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 120 by the VDP. The image for the right eye (R) and the image for the left eye (L) are alternately displayed. In the present embodiment, the display widths of the right-eye image (R) and the left-eye image (L) are made uniform, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these display widths are set at the center of the screen. And the end may be different.

When the player's viewpoint position is, for example, X0, D0 which is the reference position, an image corresponding to X0, D0 is displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 as shown in FIG. 8C. As for the right eye, each left-eye image (L) displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 is hidden and blocked by the black band portion (shutter; also referred to as a non-transmissive portion), and each right-eye image ( Since R) is visually recognized through the non-black band portion (blank; also referred to as a transmissive portion), only the right-eye image (R) is provided to the right eye, while the left-eye image liquid crystal panel 900 is provided. The right-eye image (R) displayed on the screen is blocked by a black band portion (shutter; also called a non-transmissive portion) and blocked, and the left-eye image (L) is displayed on a non-black band portion (blank; blank; By being viewed through a transparent portion), only the image for the left eye (L) is provided to the left eye, so that the player can wear the polarizing glasses or the like and can wear the naked eye. You can view stereoscopic images.

In FIG. 8C, in order to facilitate understanding, the distance between the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 and the player's eyes is compared with the distance between the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. For convenience of illustration, since the length is shown to be significantly smaller than the actual length, the intersecting position where the line segments showing the lines of sight of the right eye and the left eye intersect is moved to the front side or the rear side of the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. However, the actual amount of movement of these intersecting positions is very small.

In the present embodiment, stereoscopic vision in which the depth is sensed is performed by utilizing the binocular parallax in the line-of-sight direction of the image seen by the right eye and the left eye. When the player visually recognizes the 3D image displayed on the image display device 5 with both eyes, the right eye and the left eye have different visual line directions when observing an arbitrary part in the 3D image, and this visual line direction difference ( The depth can be sensed by the amount of parallax). The position where the line-of-sight directions intersect is called the vergence position, and the angle formed by the line-of-sight directions at this vergence position is called the vergence angle. If this vergence angle is large, the player perceives the 3D image as being close to him, and if the vergence angle is small, the player perceives the 3D image as being far from himself. There is.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the 3D image displayed on the image display device 5 in the first movable body effect is projected to the front side (the side closer to the player) with respect to the image display surface of the image display device 5. Although the vergence position is set so that it can be seen, a vergence position A with a small apparent protrusion of the 3D image and a vergence position B with a large apparent protrusion of the effect image can be set, which will be described later. A distance corresponding to the rear part of the first movable body 301, a portion corresponding to a 3D image at a convergence distance A far from the player, and a distance corresponding to the front part of the first movable body 301, It may be possible to realize a portion in which a 3D image appears at a convergence distance B close to the person. As a result, in the first movable body 301, the apparent protrusion of the 3D image is different between the rear portion close to the display area and the front portion far from the display area, so that a more stereoscopic effect can be generated. Further, in addition to the above-mentioned convergence positions A and B, it is possible to execute an effect in which a plurality of convergence positions are set.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the 3D image displayed on the image display device 5 is projected to the front side (the side closer to the player) with respect to the image display surface of the image display device 5 so that the convergence position can be seen. Although it is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the convergence position is set so that the effect image is arranged on the back side (the side far from the player) of the display surface of the image display device 5. You may set it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the character image Z1 (see FIG. 8-17(A)) displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed in the state of being set to the convergence position B, and the convergence position B is moved to the first movable position. By performing control so as to be within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction of the body 301, the first movable body 301 at the close position and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 can be integrally viewed. Therefore, it is possible to perform a powerful production.

Further, when the first movable body 301 is located at a distant proximity position on the front side of the image display device 5, the first movable body 301 hides the display region of the image display device 5 and the player visually recognizes it with both eyes. In addition to the generation of a region that cannot be viewed, a region that the player can see with one eye but cannot be seen with the other eye will occur. When a 3D image is displayed in such an area that can be visually recognized only with one eye, the 3D image may not be stereoscopically viewed, and the 3D image may appear unclear and blurred. Therefore, the 3D image is not displayed (or is replaced with the 2D image and displayed) in the display area near the periphery of the first movable body 301, which is an area that can be visually recognized only by one eye, and is slightly separated from the first movable body 301. The 3D image may be displayed only in the display area that is visible to the player with both eyes. In particular, when the 3D image is a moving image and the 3D image moves together with the first movable body 301, it is effective to display the 3D image only in the display area that the player can see with both eyes.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which a 3D image can be displayed in the movable body effect by the first movable body 301 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body by the second movable body 401 is illustrated. A 3D image may be displayed in an effect or another effect (for example, a notice effect or a big hit effect), or a decorative pattern may be displayed in a 3D image.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stereoscopic image is displayed by the image display device including the parallax barrier type naked-eye stereoscopic display liquid crystal display device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lenticular lens system is used. Alternatively, a stereoscopic image may be displayed using a naked-eye stereoscopic liquid crystal display device of the integral imaging type. Further, the stereoscopic vision is not limited to the stereoscopic vision with the naked eye, and the stereoscopic vision may be performed by wearing deflection glasses or the like.

(Direction unit 500)
Next, the effect unit 500 used in the characteristic part 023SG of the present embodiment will be described. 8A shows a state in which the first movable body is located at the first origin position and the second movable body is located at the second origin position in (A), and the second movable body is located in the second position in (B). It is the front view which shows the state where it is located in the production position. FIG. 8-5 shows a state in which the first movable body is located at the first intermediate position and the second movable body is located at the second origin position in (A), and the first movable body is in the first position in (B). It is a perspective view showing a state in which the second movable body is located at the effect position and the second origin position.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 and FIG. 8-5, the effect unit 500 is a base body 501 which is fixed to the back side of the game board 2 and has a substantially downward U-shape, and a first body which is provided above the base body 501. It mainly has a rendering device 300 and a second rendering device 400 provided below the base body 501.

The first movable body 301 has a first origin position (see FIGS. 8-4(A) and (B)) located above the front side of the image display device 5 and the image display device 5 below the first origin position. Is movable up and down between the first effect position (see FIG. 8-5(B)) located in front of the display area of, and from the first origin position to the first effect position, or From the first origin position to the first intermediate position (see FIG. 8-5(A)) between the first origin position and the first advance position, it can be dropped (movable) by its own weight.

The second movable body 401 includes a second origin position (see FIG. 8-4A) located on the lower left side of the image display device 5 and a display region of the image display device 5 above the second origin position. And a second effect position (see FIG. 8-4(B)) located in front of, and is rotatable about a rotation axis facing the front-rear direction. There is.

(First rendering device 300)
Next, the details of the first effect device 300 will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 8-7 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 8A is a perspective view showing the upper rear side of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first origin position, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing a state where (A) is viewed from the opposite direction. It is a figure. 8A is a perspective view showing the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first intermediate position, and FIG. 8B is when the first movable body is at the first effect position. It is a perspective view which shows the back side of a cover body. FIG. 8-10 is an exploded perspective view showing a state of the structure of the first movable portion as seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 8-11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the first movable portion is viewed obliquely from behind. 8A is a rear view showing the first movable portion in the first intermediate corresponding position, and FIG. 8B is a rear view showing the first movable portion in the first effect corresponding position.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the first effect device 300 includes an operable first movable body 301 and a moving means 303L for moving the first movable body 301 upward. 303R and cover bodies 304L and 304R attached to the front side of the left and right side portions of the base body 501 and supporting the moving means 303L and 303R so as to cover the moving means 303L and 303R from the front side. The second effect device 400 has an operable second movable body 401 and a moving means 402 for moving the second movable body 401 in the vertical direction.

The moving means 303L and 303R rotate the guide shafts 306L and 306R around the axial center, and the guide shafts 306L and 306R whose upper and lower ends are rotatably supported by the cover bodies 304L and 304R. It is mainly configured by first lifting motors 308L and 308R and driving bodies 310L and 310R described later. The first lifting motors 308L, 308R and the guide shafts 306L, 306R are connected via a gear member (not shown), and the first lifting motors 308L, 308R drive the guide shafts 306L, 306R around the axis. It is designed to rotate. In addition, concave groove portions 321 are spirally formed on the peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R.

The guide shafts 306L and 306R have arms 309L and 309R located at the left and right ends of the first movable body 301, and the first movable body 301 that is arranged below the arms 309L and 309R and is located at the first origin position from the first effect position. The driving bodies 310L and 310R, which are moved to, are mounted so as to be able to move up and down.

Through-holes 331L and 331R are formed in the arms 309L and 309R and vertically penetrate the guide shafts 306L and 306R. 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 located 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 attached to the guide shafts 306L and 306R. In contrast, it can be moved vertically smoothly. In other words, the surface contact between the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L, 331R of the arms 309L, 309R and the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L, 306R is suppressed, and the frictional force causes the arms 309L, 309R (that is, the first movable body 301) to move. There is no obstacle to vertical movement.

As shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, the lower wall 319A, the upper wall 319B, the back wall 319C, and the inner wall 319D lock the outer side of each of the arms 309L and 309R to open rearward and left and right. Recesses 319L and 319R are formed. The lower wall 319A and the upper wall 319B are arranged vertically so that a gap having a separation dimension L1 is formed between the lower wall 319A and the upper wall 319B. Since the left and right moving means 303L and 303R have substantially the same structure, only the left moving means 303L is shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, and the right moving means 303R is omitted.

Through holes 332L and 332R penetrating in the vertical direction are formed in the driving bodies 310L and 310R that are substantially rectangular parallelepiped, and guide shafts 306L and 306R are inserted into the through holes 332L and 332R. The through holes 332L and 332R have inner diameters slightly larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 332L and 332R are engaged with the groove portion 321. (Not shown) is projected.

In addition, the left and right driving bodies 310L and 310R are integrated via the first movable body 301, and are arranged close to the back surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, so that the guide shafts 306L and 306R are fixed. It is guided in the vertical direction with the rotation about the center being restricted.

Therefore, when the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate, the drive bodies 310L and 310R are restricted from rotating around the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and the engaging portion (not shown) has the guide shafts 306L and 306R. By being fitted in the groove portion 321 of 306R, when the guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate in the first direction, the driving bodies 310L and 310R rise, and the guide shafts 306L and 306R move in the second direction opposite to the first direction. When it is rotated to, the driving bodies 310L and 310R descend.

First receiving portions 320A and 320B for receiving the dropped first movable body 301 are provided on the upper portions of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. The first receiving portions 320A and 320B are formed of, for example, an elastic member such as a rubber material, and can absorb the drop impact of the first movable body 301.

Further, locking members 340L and 340R that can be engaged with and disengaged from the locking recesses 319L and 319R of the arms 309L and 309R are provided upward on the outer sides of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. The locking members 340L and 340R have inward locking claws 340A at their upper ends, and are pivotable about a rotation shaft 341 whose lower ends are oriented to the front-rear direction and provided in the upper portions of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. It is supported. In addition, the locking members 340L and 340R are constantly urged by a coil spring (not shown) mounted on the rotating shaft 341 in a direction in which the locking claw 340A moves away from the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

Side walls 342L and 342R facing up and down are provided upright on the left side of the back surface of the cover body 304L and on the right side of the back surface of the cover body 304R. In addition, inclined walls 343L and 343R that incline inward downward are erected from substantially vertical center portions of the side walls 342L and 342R, and side walls 342L and 343R extend from the lower ends of the inclined walls 343L and 343R. Auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R that are substantially parallel to 342R are provided upright on the guide shafts 306L and 306R side with respect to the side walls 342L and 342R.

Therefore, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are located at the upper position corresponding to the first origin position of the first movable body 301, the locking members 340L and 340R are tilted by being biased by the coil springs (not shown). Since it comes into contact with the inner surfaces of the side walls 342L and 342R in the posture, it is released from the locking recesses 319L and 319R to be in the unlocked state (see FIG. 8-16). Further, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are located at the intermediate position corresponding to the first intermediate position of the first movable body 301, the locking members 340L and 340R are tilted by being biased by the coil spring (not shown). Since it comes into contact with the inner surfaces of the inclined walls 343L and 343R in the posture, it is in the unlocked state in which it is disengaged from the locking recesses 319L and 319R (see FIG. 8-9(A)). Further, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are located at the lower position corresponding to the first effect position of the first movable body 301, the locking members 340L and 340R are assisted by being biased by a coil spring (not shown). Although contacting the inner surfaces of the side walls 344L and 344R, the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R are closer to the driving bodies 310L and 310R than the side walls 342L and 342R, so that the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R are held in the upright posture without tilting and the locking recesses 319L and 319R. The lockable state becomes that which can be locked (see FIG. 8-9(B)).

As described above, the locking members 340L and 340R are unlocked in the tilted posture by switching the guide portions from the inclined walls 343L and 343R to the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R as the driving bodies 310L and 310R move downward. The state changes to the standing posture and the lockable state. On the other hand, by moving the driving bodies 310L and 310R upward, the guide portions are switched from the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R to the inclined walls 343L and 343R, so that the standing posture can be locked and the tilted posture can be unlocked. Change.

Therefore, in order to drop the first movable body 301 downward from the first intermediate position, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lowered from the intermediate position, and the locking recesses 319L and 319R of the first movable body 301 are locked to the locking members. When the locking claws 340A of the 340L and 340R enter and become in a lockable state, and the first movable body 301 does not drop for some reason, the locking claws 340A are locked to the lower wall 319A of the locking recesses 319L and 319R. Therefore, the first movable body 301 can be forcibly moved downward. That is, the driving bodies 310L and 310R having the locking members 340L and 340R, the guide shafts 306L and 306R for driving the driving bodies 310L and 310R, the first lifting motors 308L and 308R, the inclined walls 343L and 343R, and the auxiliary side walls 344L. , 344R constitute movement assisting means for assisting the movement (falling) of the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position.

Thus, the movement assisting means for assisting the movement of the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position is, for example, driving the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position. The first movable body 301 acts on the first movable body 301 at least at the timing when the first movable body 301 starts moving downward, not by the drive source or the drive mechanism that can be moved by force. Is to assist in promptly starting the descending operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8, in the vicinity of the inclined walls 343L, 343R on the back surface of the cover bodies 304L, 304R, when the driving bodies 310L, 310R move to near the intermediate position, the locking members 340L, 340R. Guide ribs 345L and 345R that can come into contact with the back surface of the ridge are projected. As a result, for example, even when a turning force centering on the guide shafts 306L and 306R is generated in the driving bodies 310L and 310R due to the impact of the first movable body 301 falling to the first intermediate position, the locking members 340L and 340R are The locking recesses 319L and 319R are held at positions where they can be locked.

In addition, inside the upper portions of the guide shafts 306L and 306R on the back surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, guide ribs that project so as to come into contact with the front surfaces of the arms 309L and 309R when the first movable body 301 is located at the first intermediate position. 346L and 346R are extended vertically. Accordingly, for example, when the first movable body 301 falls to the first intermediate position, the guide ribs 346L and 346R come into contact with the front surfaces of the arms 309L and 309R, so that the fall speed is slightly suppressed, and thus the driving body 310L, The impact on 310R can be mitigated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-9, in the vicinity of the lower portions of the guide shafts 306L and 306R on the back surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, when the drive bodies 310L and 310R move to the lower position, The second receiving portion 347 that can receive the lower portion is provided. The second receiving portion 347 is formed of, for example, an elastic member such as a rubber material, and can absorb the drop impact of the first movable body 301, so that the driving body 310L, The engagement portion (not shown) provided inside 310R and fitted into the groove portion 321 is prevented from being damaged.

First origin position detection switches 315L and 315R (see FIG. 8-2) for detecting the arms 309L and 309R are provided at the upper positions of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are detected at the middle position. First intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R (see FIG. 8-2) are provided, and first lower position detection switches 313L and 313R (see FIG. 8-2) that detect the driving bodies 310L and 310R are provided at the lower position. Is provided.

Above the cover bodies 304L and 304R, first effect solenoids 318L and 318R for holding the first movable body 301 at the first origin position are provided. As shown in FIG. 8-8, the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R include a locking member 318A that can move forward and backward. When the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are in the off state, the locking member 318A is in the advanced state in which it is projected rearward by the urging force of the compression spring (not shown). That is, when the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are in the off state, the first movable body 301 can be retained by the respective retaining members 318A at both ends thereof to hold the first movable body 301 at the first origin position. .. Further, when the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are in the ON state, the locking member 318A is in the retracted state in which it is retracted to the front side against the biasing force of the compression spring (not shown). That is, when the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are in the ON state, the locked state between the first movable body 301 and the locking member 318A is released (that is, the first movable body 301 is not held at the first origin position). In the released state), the first movable body 301 at the first origin position can be dropped by its own weight.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the first movable body 301 is different from the first movable portion 351 which is guided by the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the base body 501. It has a second movable portion 352 that is guided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and a third movable portion 353 that connects the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352.

The first movable portion 351 is a plate-shaped base portion 361 formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape in a front view, and a plurality of (four in this embodiment) movable members operably provided on the front surface side of the base portion 361. 362A to 362D and a rotating member 363 provided between the base portion 361 and the movable members 362A to 362D, and a first origin position corresponding to the first origin position of the first movable body 301 and a first origin position. It is possible to move in the vertical direction between the first effect corresponding position corresponding to the first effect position.

The base portion 361 includes a base member 361A made of a non-transmissive member and a cover member 361B made of a transmissive member that covers the front side of the base member 361A. Inside, a plurality of first effect LEDs 312A (FIG. 8). -2) is provided so that light can be emitted forward. A hole 364 is formed at a substantially central position of the cover member 361B, and the rotating member 363 rotatably provided in the hole 364 is driven by the first rotation motor 311 provided on the back surface of the base member 361A. It is rotatable about a rotary shaft (not shown) that faces the front-rear direction.

The base member 361A is formed with elongated holes 365A to 365D for movably guiding the movable members 362A to 362D so as to radially extend from a substantially central position in front view at positions corresponding to the movable members 362A to 362D. Interlocking shafts 370A to 370D projecting from the back surfaces of the movable members 362A to 362D are inserted into the long holes 365A to 365D from the front side so as to project to the rear side. On the other hand, in the cover member 361B, elongated holes 366A to 366D are formed so as to extend radially from the substantially central position in front view at positions corresponding to the movable members 362A to 362D. A pair of left and right guide shafts 371A to 371D protruding from the back surface of the members 362A to 362D are inserted from the front side.

A pair of left and right guide shafts 367A to 367D are respectively provided so as to protrude rearward on the upper left and right sides of the rear surface and the lower left and right sides of the base member 361A. Rotation shafts 368L and 368R are provided on the lower left and right sides of the rear surface of the base member 361A so as to project rearward. Arms 309L and 309R are attached to the left and right sides of the back surface of the base member 361A so as to project laterally, and guide rollers 369L and 369R that can contact the second movable portion 352 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper side of the base member 361A. Installed.

Interlocking members 380L and 380R for moving the movable members 362A to 362D in accordance with the vertical movement of the first movable portion 351 (base portion 361) are slidably movable on the left and right sides of the back surface of the base member 361A. It is provided.

The left interlocking member 380L includes a long hole 381A facing the left-right direction in which the guide shaft 367A of the base member 361A is inserted, a long hole 381B facing the left-right direction in which the guide shaft 367B of the base member 361A is inserted, and the movable member 362A. Slot 382A in the vertical direction into which the interlocking shaft 370A is inserted, an elongated hole 382B in the diagonal direction into which the interlocking shaft 370B of the movable member 362B is inserted, and an interlocking shaft 395L of the third movable portion 353 described later are inserted. And an elongated hole 383L that gently curves to the left and right in the vertical direction.

The right interlocking member 380R includes a long hole 381C facing the left and right direction in which the guide shaft 367C of the base member 361A is inserted, a long hole 381D facing in the left and right direction in which the guide shaft 367D of the base member 361A is inserted, and the movable member 362C. Slot 382C in which the interlocking shaft 370C is inserted in the vertical direction, an elongated hole 382D in which the interlocking shaft 370D of the movable member 362D is inserted, and an interlocking shaft 395R of the third movable portion 353 described later are inserted. And an elongated hole 383R that gently curves left and right in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 8-12, the left and right interlocking members 380L and 380R are adjacent to each other in a first interlocking position (see FIG. 8-12(A)) and a second interlocking position (see FIG. 8-12( It is slidable in the left-right direction with respect to (see B). Specifically, by being pushed in the left-right direction by the interlocking shafts 395L and 395R of the third movable portion 353, the guide shafts 367A to 367D of the base member 361A inserted into the long holes 381A to 381D are guided to move in the left-right direction. At the same time, the interlocking shafts 370A to 370D of the movable members 362A to 362D inserted into the elongated holes 382A to 382D are pressed to the left and right, so that the guide shafts 371A to 371D of the movable members 362A to 362D cover the cover members. The movable members 362A to 362D slide on the base portion 361 by being guided by the elongated holes 366A to 366D of the 361B.

The movable members 362A to 362D are configured by a transmissive member that can transmit the irradiation light from the first effect LED 312A built in the base portion 361 to the front, and the movable members 362A to 362D are different from the base portion 361. It is movable between an adjacent position (see FIG. 8-16(A)) and a separated position (see FIG. 8-18(A)) where the movable members 362A to 362D are radially separated from each other. Further, a predetermined decoration is applied to the front surface of each of the movable members 362A to 362D, and when each of the movable members 362A to 362D is in the close position, the decoration of each of the movable members 362A to 362D provides one decoration portion. (For example, a single letter or number) is formed. Then, each movable member 362A to 362D moves to the separated position and changes to the separated state, so that the one decorative portion can be made to appear disassembled.

Magnets 385A to 385H are provided on the sides of the back surfaces of the movable members 362A to 362D adjacent to other members and correspond to each other when the movable members 362A to 362D move to the close positions. The movable members 362A to 362D are maintained at the close positions by the magnetic force of the magnets 385A to 385H. Thereby, for example, due to the impact when the first movable portion 351 drops to the first intermediate corresponding position or the first effect corresponding position, the movable members 362A to 362D are moved from the close positions to move between the movable members 362A to 362D. A gap is suppressed from being generated.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the second movable portion 352 includes a base member 375A made of a non-transmissive member, and a cover member 375B made of a transmissive member that covers the front side of the base member 375A. And a plurality of first effect LEDs 312B (see FIG. 8-2) are provided inside so as to be able to emit light toward the front. The front surface of the cover member 375B is provided with a predetermined decoration.

Guide shafts 376L and 376R that face the left-right direction are projected from upper portions of the left and right sides of the base member 375A, and guide holes 377L and 377R that extend in the front-rear direction are provided above the base body 501 (see FIG. (See 6)). The guide holes 377L and 377R are inclined slightly upward toward the front (see FIG. 8-13(B)). Further, connecting members 378L and 378R are extended downward on the lower side of the second movable portion 352, and lower ends of these connecting members 378L and 378R are connected to the third movable portion 353. A connecting shaft 378A that faces the left-right direction is provided.

In the second movable portion 352 configured as described above, the guide shafts 376L and 376R are located behind the guide holes 377L and 377R of the base body 501 at the first origin corresponding position corresponding to the first origin position of the first movable body 301. And the front surface of the cover member 375B is in a rearward tilted posture facing upward and rearward. Then, the guide shafts 376L, 376R rotate about the guide shafts 376L, 376R while being guided forward by the guide holes 377L, 377R in accordance with the downward movement of the first movable portion 351 to move the first movable body 301. At the first intermediate corresponding position corresponding to the first intermediate position, the guide shafts 376L, 376R are located on the front side of the guide holes 377L, 377R of the base body 501, and the front surface of the cover member 375B is in a standing posture in which it faces the front.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the third movable portion 353 includes a plate-shaped base portion 390A made of a transparent member and a three-dimensional shape formed on the upper side and the left and right side edges of the front surface of the base portion 390A. It has a decorative portion 390B. Bearing parts 391L and 391R are formed on the front upper side of the base part 390A, and the connecting shafts 378A of the left and right connecting members 378L and 378R of the second movable part 352 are rotatable in these bearing parts 391L and 391R. Is supported by.

On the left and right sides of the lower side of the base portion 390A, connection arms 394L and 394R for connecting with the first movable portion 351 are provided. The connecting arms 394L and 394R have a first arm portion 394A pivotally supported by a lower side portion of the base portion 390A about a pivot shaft 393 whose upper end faces the front-rear direction, and a lower end of the first movable portion 351. A second arm portion 394B that is rotatably supported by the rotation shafts 368L and 368R. The lower end of the first arm portion 394A and the upper end of the second arm portion 394B are interlocking shafts that face the front-rear direction. It is rotatably connected via 395L and 395R. The interlocking shafts 395L and 395R project forward and are inserted into the long holes 383L and 383R of the interlocking members 380L and 380R. Further, in the second arm portion 394B, the interlocking shafts 395L, 395R are maintained at the lower end sides of the long holes 383L, 383R by the coil spring 396 mounted on the rotating shafts 368L, 368R of the first movable portion 351. It is biased downward.

The first movable body 301 configured as described above includes a first movable portion 351 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction, a second movable portion 352 movable in the front-rear direction, and rotatable. A third movable portion 353 that connects the movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352, and the first movable portion 351 drops from its first origin corresponding position to the first intermediate corresponding position by its own weight, While the second movable portion 352 is pulled out forward, it rotates about the guide shafts 376L and 376R to change from the backward tilted posture to the standing posture, and the third movable portion 353 and the first movable portion 351 correspond to the first origin corresponding position. To the first intermediate corresponding position.

Further, when the first movable portion 351 falls from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 is pulled out to the first intermediate corresponding position, so that the first movable portion 351. Only the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 move downward. By this descending operation, the movable members 362A to 362D are moved from the close position to the separated position by the interlocking members 380L and 380R, so that the first movable portion 351 is deformed from the combined state to the separated state.

(Operation mode of the first movable body 301)
Next, an operation mode of the first movable body 301 will be described based on FIGS. 8-13 to 8-20. 8A is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first origin position, and FIG. 8B is a schematic right side view. FIG. 8-14 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first origin position. 8A is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first intermediate position, and FIG. 8B is a schematic right side view. FIG. 8-16 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first intermediate position. 8A is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first effect position, and FIG. 8B is a schematic right side view. FIG. 8-18 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first effect position. 8A illustrates a state in which the first movable portion is dropped from the first origin corresponding position and stopped at the first intermediate corresponding position in FIG. 8A, and the first movable portion is in the lowering direction of the driving body in FIG. 8B. Accordingly, FIG. 9C is a schematic diagram showing a state of dropping from the first intermediate corresponding position, and (C) showing a state in which the first movable portion and the driving body are stopped at the first effect corresponding position. 8A shows a state in which the first movable portion drops from the first origin corresponding position and stops at the first intermediate corresponding position in FIG. 8A, and the first movable portion causes the driving body to descend in FIG. 8B. Even if it does not fall from the first intermediate corresponding position, (C) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the first movable portion and the driving body are stopped at the first effect corresponding position.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 raises the first movable body 301 by the driving bodies 310L and 310R and holds the first movable body 301 at the first origin position, and then uses the first lifting motors 308L and 308R to guide the guide shafts 306L and 306R. Is rotated in the second direction to lower the driving bodies 310L and 310R to an intermediate position (position indicated by a two-dot chain line in the figure). That is, in the initial state, the first movable body 301 is maintained at the first origin position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are maintained at the intermediate position. In the initial state, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are held at the upper position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lowered before the falling timing of the first movable body 301 to be held at the intermediate position or the lower position. You may

In addition, in the movable body effect of dropping the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first origin position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R receive the first movable body 301 at the first intermediate position and then drive it. By moving the bodies 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position, the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first intermediate position to the first effect position.

In addition, in the following, in the movable body rendering, a mode in which the first movable body 301 dropped from the first origin position is received at the first intermediate position and then dropped (moved) to the first rendering position is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the movable body rendering, the first movable body 301 dropped from the first origin position is not received at the first intermediate position but directly dropped to the first rendering position ( It may be moved), or after the first movable body 301 dropped from the first origin position is received at the first intermediate position, it may not be dropped (moved) to the first effect position.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 and 8-14, in the initial state in which the first movable body 301 is located at the first origin position, the first movable portion 351 is visible to the player, Since the arms 309L and 309R are locked by the locking member 318A, they are held at the first origin-corresponding position. In the second movable portion 352, the guide shafts 376L and 376R are located on the rear side of the guide holes 377L and 377R, and the connecting shaft 378A is located on the front upper side of the guide shafts 376L and 376R. It is tilted backwards with the back side overlapping. The third movable portion 353 is held in an upright posture in an overlapping state on the back side of the first movable portion 351. That is, since the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 overlap on the back side of the first movable portion 351, it is difficult for the player to see (not visible).

Further, the locking members 340L and 340R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R are in a tilted posture when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are located at the intermediate position, and contact the inner surfaces of the inclined walls 343L and 343R of the cover bodies 304L and 304R. Since they are in contact with each other, they are in the unlocked state in which they are not locked by the locking recesses 319L, 319R of the arms 309L, 309R.

Next, based on that the fall condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined fall timing is reached during execution of the movable body effect), the effect control CPU 120 moves the first movable body 301 from the first origin position to the first origin position. When dropping to one intermediate position, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are held at the intermediate positions (the detection signals from the first intermediate position detection switches 314L and 314R). Is received), the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are turned on to retract the locking member 318A. As a result, the first movable body 301 drops from the first origin position to the first intermediate position.

Specifically, the first movable portion 351 has a lower half portion that overlaps the display area of the image display device 5 at the first origin-corresponding position. By being received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B, the first receiving portions 320A and 320B stop at the first intermediate corresponding position. Then, at the first intermediate corresponding position, the entirety overlaps the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5.

When the first movable portion 351 drops from the first origin-corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 rotates while being pulled forward from the first origin-corresponding position via the third movable portion 353, and the first movable portion 351. At the first intermediate corresponding position on the first origin corresponding position side (upper side) than the first origin corresponding position, they are held in a standing posture side by side above the first movable portion 351. At this time, the second arm portion 394B of the connecting arms 394L and 394R connecting the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 directs the interlocking shafts 395L and 395R to the lower ends of the elongated holes 383L and 383R by the coil spring 396. Since the second arm portion 394B does not rotate even if the first movable portion 351 falls due to being urged, the third movable portion 353 is pulled down together with the first movable portion 351. That is, the biasing force of the coil spring 396 has a magnitude necessary to pull down the third movable portion 353 and the second movable portion 352 in accordance with the lowering of the first movable portion 351.

Next, when the first movable body 301 is further dropped from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 and 8-18, the guide shafts 306L, 308L are driven by the first lifting motors 308L, 308R. 306R is rotated in the second direction to move the driving bodies 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position. Here, an operation mode of the locking members 340L and 340R accompanying the lowering of the driving bodies 310L and 310R will be described below. 8-19 and 8-20, the left and right moving means 303L and 303R have the same structure, and therefore only the left moving means 303L will be shown below and the right moving means 303R will be described below. Illustration is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8-19(A), when the driving members 310L and 310R are positioned at the intermediate positions, the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are turned on to retract the locking member 318A. The first movable portion 351 drops from the first origin corresponding position and is stopped at the first intermediate corresponding position by being received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B of the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate corresponding position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-19(B), the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated in the second direction by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R, so that the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved from the intermediate position to the lower position. When the movement toward the start is started, the first movable portion 351 falls by its own weight from the first intermediate corresponding position in accordance with the lowering of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. That is, while being received by the first receiving portions 320A, 320B of the driving bodies 310L, 310R, the driving bodies 310L, 310R descend (move downward) together with the driving bodies 310L, 310R.

When the driving bodies 310L, 310R descend from the intermediate position, the locking members 340L, 340R are guided by the inclined walls 343L, 343R to rotate about the rotation shaft 341 and contact the auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R. Then, the posture changes to the standing posture, and the locking claw 340A enters into the locking recesses 319L and 319R to be in the lockable state. At this time, since the locking claw 340A is located at a substantially central position between the lower wall 319A and the upper wall 319B of the locking recesses 319L and 319R, a predetermined gap L10 is formed between the lower wall 319A and the locking claw 340A. Occurs. That is, the lockable state is a state in which the locking claw 340A is not locked to the lower wall 319A but can be locked.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19(C), after the locking members 340L, 340R are changed to the lockable state, while the driving bodies 310L, 310R descend to the lower position, the locking members 340L, 340R. While the first movable portion 351 is lowered together with the driving bodies 310L and 310R while being maintained in the lockable state, the first movable portion 351 is moved to the first movable portion 351 in response to the driving bodies 310L and 310R stopping at the lower position. 1 Stop at the production corresponding position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-20(A), the first movable portion 351 is received by the first receiving portions 320A, 320B of the driving bodies 310L, 310R at the first intermediate corresponding position, whereby the first intermediate portion 351 is received. A case will be described in which the first movable body 301 does not fall for some reason at the intermediate position when the first movable portion 351 is lowered by its own weight from the stopped state at the corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position.

Specifically, the first movable portion 351 is received from the first origin position by its own weight, and is received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B of the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate position. Bounces or vibrates due to impact. Further, the inner diameters of the through holes 331L and 331R of the arms 309L and 309R are set to be larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L and 306R so that the first movable portion 351 can be smoothly dropped. That is, since the relatively large play is provided between the guide shafts 306L and 306R and the through holes 331L and 331R, the first movable portion 351 guides when it is bounced or vibrated due to the impact received. It may tilt back and forth or left and right with respect to the shafts 306L and 306R. When tilted in this way, the upper and lower portions of the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L and 331R are pressed against the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L and 331R and the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R are formed. A frictional resistance occurs between the first and second movable parts 351 and the guide shafts 306L and 306R are caught by the first movable part 351.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the first movable portion 351 drops to the first intermediate corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 also move to the first intermediate corresponding position. 352 and the third movable portion 353 are movable between the first origin corresponding position and the first intermediate corresponding position, and do not move further via the first intermediate corresponding position. Therefore, when the first movable portion 351 drops from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 do not descend, and the connecting arms 394L and 394R rotate. This allows the first movable portion 351 to fall (see FIGS. 8-12). However, the coil spring 396 exerts a biasing force on the connecting arms 394L and 394R, which is required to lower the first movable portion 351 as well as the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 to the first intermediate corresponding position. Therefore, if the load of the first movable portion 351 and the biasing force of the coil spring 396 are balanced, the first movable portion 351 may not drop from the first intermediate corresponding position by its own weight. Further, the first movable portion 351 may not be able to drop from its first intermediate corresponding position due to its own weight even if the connecting arms 394L, 394R and the interlocking members 380L, 380R do not operate smoothly.

In this way, when the first movable portion 351 is not dropped from its first intermediate corresponding position by its own weight due to the reason as described above, as shown in FIG. 8-20(B), the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved downward from the intermediate position. Even if the movement toward the position is started, the first movable portion 351 remains stopped at the first intermediate corresponding position, so that the driving bodies 310L and 310R are separated from the first movable portion 351 downward. However, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are separated from the first movable portion 351 by the predetermined distance L11, the locking members 340L and 340R are guided by the inclined walls 343L and 343R to rotate about the rotation shaft 341. By moving and contacting the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R and changing to the standing posture, the locking claw 340A enters into the locking recesses 319L and 319R in the vicinity of the lower wall 319A and becomes a lockable state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-20(C), when the driving bodies 310L, 310R are further lowered, the locking claws 340A are locked by the lower wall 319A to be in the locked state, so that the driving bodies 310L are not weighted. , 310R, the first movable portion 351 is forcibly pulled down. That is, since the movement assisting means including the driving bodies 310L and 310R, the locking members 340L and 340R, and the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R can assist the downward movement of the first movable portion 351, the above-described movement assisting means can be used. For this reason, the driving bodies 310L and 310R can be appropriately lowered even when they do not fall from the first intermediate corresponding position.

More specifically, the timing at which the locking members 340L and 340R are in the lockable state is the timing at which the first movable portion 351 is received by the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate corresponding position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Is not the timing immediately after starting to descend from the intermediate position, but is the timing at which the driving bodies 310L and 310R are separated from the first movable portion 351 by the predetermined distance L11. If the locking claw 340A is not locked to the lower wall 319A when it can be dropped from the intermediate corresponding position by its own weight, the first movable portion 351 can be smoothly dropped by its own weight, while the first movable part 351 can be dropped. Only when the part 351 cannot be dropped from the first intermediate corresponding position by its own weight for some reason, the locking claw 340A is auxiliary locked by the lower wall 319A and can be forcibly lowered.

Therefore, since it is not necessary to lock the locking claw 340A to the lower wall 319A every time it is lowered, it is possible to suppress wear and deterioration of the members such as the locking claw 340A and the lower wall 319A. Further, in order to improve the accuracy of the locking timing, the locking members 340L and 340R are brought into the unlocked state and the lockable state by utilizing the lowering operation without driving the locking members 340L and 340R by the drive source. Can be changed to.

Returning to FIGS. 8-17 and 8-18, when the first movable body 301 falls from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, the first movable portion is different from the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353. When only 351 descends, the first movable portion 351 is separated downward from the second movable portion 352 as compared to when it is at the first intermediate corresponding position, and thus the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 are separated from each other. The third movable portion 353 (specific effect portion) appears so as to be visually recognizable by the player through the gap generated therebetween.

At the timing when the third movable portion 353 appears, the effect control CPU 120 causes the character image Z1 as the specific effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in a portion corresponding to the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353. Is displayed as a stereoscopically viewable 3D image, so that the player can see through the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353 that appears between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352, and the image is displayed. The character image Z1 that is stereoscopically displayed in the display area of the display device 5 can be visually recognized. Further, the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 are emphasized except for the portion corresponding to the base portion 390A in the display area of the image display device 5 (around the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353, etc.). The effect image Z4 to be displayed is displayed as a 2D image.

Further, the connecting arms 394L and 394R are rotated by lowering only the first movable portion 351 with respect to the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353, which causes the interlocking members 380L and 380R to move from the first interlocking position to the first interlocking position. By slidingly moving to the 2 interlocking position, each of the movable members 362A to 362D moves from the close position to the separated position with respect to the base portion 361, and the first movable portion 351 changes (deforms) from the combined state to the separated state. At the same time, when the movable members 362A to 362D are moved to the separated positions, the rotating member 363 that is rotated by the first rotation motor 311 appears in the center of the base portion 361.

Although not particularly shown, when the first movable body 301 is raised from the first effect position to the first origin position, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated in the first direction by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R. The driving bodies 310L and 310R are raised from the lower position to the upper position. By the driving bodies 310L and 310R rising from the lower position to the intermediate position, only the first movable portion 351 rises from the first effect corresponding position to the first intermediate corresponding position, and each movable member 362A to the base portion 361. Each 362D moves from the separated position to the close position and returns to the combined state.

Next, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are raised from the intermediate position to the upper position, so that the first movable portion 351 is raised from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first origin corresponding position. At this time, the third movable portion 353 also rises as the first movable portion 351 rises, and the guide rollers 369L and 369R of the third movable portion 353 contact the lower portion of the second movable portion 352 to cause the second movable portion 352 to move. The portion 352 is pushed up and the guide shafts 376L and 376R move to the rear side of the guide holes 377L and 377R, whereby the standing posture is changed to the tilted posture.

Then, the arms 309L and 309R of the first movable portion 351 are locked by the locking member 318A, whereby the first movable body 301 is held at the first origin position. After the first movable body 301 is detected by the first origin position detection switches 315L and 315R, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R to move the driving bodies 310L and 310R from the upper position to the intermediate position. By lowering to the position, the initial driving state is restored.

(Movable body effect by the first movable body 301)
Next, an example of the movable body effect by the first movable body 301 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8A to 21F are diagrams showing an example of the production operation of the first movable body in the movable body production.

In the following, in the variable display based on the jackpot super reach variation pattern, a case where the movable body effect is performed by the first movable body 301 at a predetermined timing in the super reach effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-21(A), the effect control CPU 120, at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R, FIG. As shown in FIG. 21(B), after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is changed to the predetermined reach mode, the super reach effect is started. Next, at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the super reach effect, an image Z2 imitating the stick controller 31A and a character image Z3 of "withdraw!" are displayed as shown in FIG. Then, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the stick controller 31A is performed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the stick controller 31A within the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A, or at the timing when the operation valid period elapses without detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A. As shown in -21(D), the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are turned on, and the first movable body 301 is dropped from the first origin position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-21(E), after the first movable body 301 stops at the first intermediate position, the guide shafts 306L, 306R are rotated by the first lifting motors 308L, 308R to drive the driving bodies. When the first movable body 301 drops (moves) from the first intermediate position to the first effect position by lowering 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position, the movable member 362A to the base portion 361 is moved. Each of the 362D moves from the combined position to the separated position, the first movable portion 351 deforms from the combined state to the separated state, and the third movable portion 353 appears between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352. To do. Then, the character image Z1 is displayed as a stereoscopic 3D image in the display area of the image display device 5 through the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353 that has appeared.

Next, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated in the first direction by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first movable body 301 moved to the first effect position, and the driving body By raising 310L and 310R from the lower position to the upper position, the arms 309L and 309R of the first movable body 301 are locked by the locking member 318A and held at the first origin position. In addition, the uniform symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R to notify that a big hit has occurred.

(First invention)
As described above, this embodiment includes the following first invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine provided with an operable movable body, the movable body is moved from a first position to a first position below the first position, as described in, for example, JP-A-2017-140239. Some of them dropped to the 2nd position by their own weight. The gaming machine described in the above patent publication has a problem that the movable body may not be appropriately dropped when the game machine is dropped further from the second position. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine in which a movable body can be suitably moved, the gaming machine of the means 1 of the first invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A),
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 301, a first movable portion 351, a second movable portion 352, a third movable portion 353) that is movable from a first position (for example, a first origin position, a position corresponding to the first origin). Equipped with
After stopping the movable body that has moved from the first position at a second position below the first position (for example, a second intermediate position, a first intermediate corresponding position), below the second position. Can be moved to the third position (for example, the first effect position, the first effect corresponding position) (for example, in the movable body effect of dropping the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301 The first movable body 301 is moved (moved) from the first origin position and received by the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate position, and then the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved from the intermediate position to the lower position. (1) Drop (move) from the intermediate position to the first effect position),
Movement assisting means for assisting the movement of the movable body from the second position to the third position (for example, locking members 340L and 340R and auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R, driving bodies 310L and 310R, guide shafts 306L and 306R, First lifting motors 308L, 308R) (see FIGS. 8-19 and 8-20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body can be suitably moved to the third position even after being stopped at the second position.

Specifically, after dropping the first movable body 301 from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lowered to drop (fall) the first movable body 301 to the first effect position. At this time, even if the first movable body 301 does not drop due to its own weight for some reason, the locking members 340L, 340R as the movement assisting means are locked in the locking recesses 319L, 319R, so that the driving bodies 310L, 310R. At the same time, since the first movable body 301 is lowered, that is, the downward movement of the first movable body 301 is assisted, the first movable body 301 can be appropriately lowered to the first effect position.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The movable body (for example, the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301, the first movable body 308L, 308R) that can be moved by a predetermined drive source and has moved from the first position (for example, the first origin position). 1 movable part 351) is provided with a driving body (for example, driving bodies 310L, 310R) capable of receiving
After the movable body is received by the drive body at the second position (for example, the first intermediate position or the first intermediate corresponding position), the movable body is moved downward to move the movable body to the third position. (For example, the first effect position, the first effect corresponding position) becomes possible,
At least a part of the movement assisting means is provided on the driving body (for example, on the outer side of the driving bodies 310L and 310R, the locking recesses 319L and 319R of the arms 309L and 309R can be engaged and disengaged. The members 340L and 340R are provided upward, see FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movement of the movable body from the second position to the third position can be assisted by using the driving body.

Specifically, the first movable body 301 can be forcibly lowered by utilizing the lowering operation of the driving bodies 310L and 310R for raising the first movable body 301 which can be dropped by its own weight. Since it is not necessary to separately provide a drive source or the like for assisting the descent of the, the structure can be simplified.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine described in means 2,
The movement assisting means is
The driving body (for example, the first movable body 301 and the locking concave portions 319L and 319R of the first movable portion 351) that can be locked and unlocked can be changed to the driving body (for example, A locking portion (for example, a locking claw 340A of the locking member 340L, 340R) provided on the driving body 310L, 310R),
After the movable body is received at the second position (for example, the first intermediate position, the first intermediate corresponding position), when the driving body is moved downward, it acts on the locking portion, so that An action portion (for example, inclined walls 343L, 343R and auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R) for changing the stop release state to the lockable state;
(See FIGS. 8-8, 8-19, and 8-20)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the locking portion can be changed to the lockable state by utilizing the downward movement of the driving body.

Specifically, the lowering operation of the driving bodies 310L and 310R can be used to change the locking members 340L and 340R between the lockable state and the unlocked state, and to change the locking members 340L and 340R. Since it is not necessary to separately provide a drive source for the above, the structure can be simplified.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine described in means 3,
The driving body (for example, the driving bodies 310L and 310R) biases the locking portion (for example, the locking claw 340A of the locking members 340L and 340R) to the unlocked state ( For example, a coil spring (not shown) is provided.
According to this feature, the locking portion can be easily brought into the unlocked state when the movement assistance is unnecessary.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4,
First guide means (for example, a guide shaft 306L) that vertically guides one side of the movable body (for example, the first movable body 301);
Second guide means (for example, guide shaft 306R) for guiding the other side of the movable body in the vertical direction,
Equipped with
The drive body is provided in both the first guide means and the second guide means (for example, drive bodies 310L and 310R that are substantially rectangular parallelepiped have through holes 332L and 332R penetrating in the vertical direction. The guide shafts 306L and 306R are inserted into the through holes 332L and 332R (see FIGS. 8-13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body can be moved stably.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5,
The locking portions (for example, locking claws 340A of the locking members 340L and 340R) while the driving bodies (for example, driving bodies 310L and 310R) receive the movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 301). Is changed to the lockable state, a predetermined gap (for example, a gap) between the lock portion and the locked portion of the movable body (for example, the lower wall 319A of the lock recesses 319L and 319R). L10) is provided (see FIG. 8-19(B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the locking portion can be suitably changed to the lockable state, and when the movable body does not move when the driving body moves downward, the locking portion engages with the locked portion. Since it is stopped, the movement of the movable body from the second position to the third position can be suitably assisted.

Specifically, when it is not necessary to lock the locking claw 340A to the lower wall 319A of the locking recesses 319L and 319R, that is, when the first movable body 301 normally drops, the locking claw 340A is the lower wall. When it is necessary to lock the locking claw 340A to the lower wall 319A of the locking recesses 319L and 319R without being locked by the 319A, that is, when the first movable body 301 does not fall normally, The locking claw 340A is locked to the lower wall 319A. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the locking claw 340A from being locked by the lower wall 319A every time the first movable body 301 is dropped and to prevent the member from being worn, while it is suitable when the first movable body 301 does not normally drop. The first movable body 301 can be appropriately lowered because the first movable body 301 is locked.

(Second invention)
Further, the above-described embodiment includes the following second invention. That is, in a gaming machine conventionally provided with an operable movable body, for example, as described in JP-A-2017-140239, a first movable portion visible to a player at a first position, By moving a movable body that has a second movable portion that is difficult or invisible to the player to overlap behind the first movable portion at the first position from the first position to the second position, There has been a device in which the movable part appears on the first position side of the first movable part and becomes visible to the player. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, the moving mode of the movable body is monotonous only by the appearance of the second movable section when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position. There was a problem that I could not. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine in which the interest can be enhanced by the movable body, the gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A),
A movable body (for example, the first movable body 301) having a first movable section (for example, the first movable section 351) and a second movable section (for example, the second movable section 352) different from the first movable section. Prepare,
The movable body is
From the first position (for example, first origin position, first origin corresponding position) to the second position (for example, first intermediate position, first intermediate corresponding position), to third position (for example, first effect position, It is possible to move to the first effect corresponding position) (for example, in the movable body effect of dropping the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first origin position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are used. After being received at the first intermediate position by, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved from the intermediate position to the lower position to drop (move) the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position. ),
At the first position, the first movable portion is visible to the player, and the second movable portion overlaps with the rear side of the first movable portion, making it difficult or invisible to the player (FIG. 8- 13),
By moving from the first position to the second position, the second movable portion appears on the first position side of the first movable portion and becomes visible to the player (see FIG. 8-15),
By moving from the second position to the third position, the first movable portion moves to a position away from the second movable portion (see FIGS. 8-17),
When the movable body moves to the third position, a specific effect part appears between the first movable part and the second movable part (for example, the first movable part 301 moves from the first intermediate position to the first intermediate position). When falling to the 1st production position, only the 1st movable part 351 descend|falls with respect to the 2nd movable part 352 and the 3rd movable part 353, so that the 1st movable part 351 is more than when it is in the 1st intermediate corresponding position. Since it moves away from the second movable portion 352 downward, the third movable portion 353 (specific effect portion) appears visually from the player through the gap formed between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352. (See Figures 8-17)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the second movable portion appears due to the movement of the movable body, the specific effect portion appears further, so that the player can be surprised.

More specifically, the first movable portion 351 drops from the first origin corresponding position to the first intermediate corresponding position, so that the second movable portion 352 that cannot be visually recognized by the player is overlapped on the back side of the first movable portion 351. In addition to appearing, the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, so that the gap generated between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352. A new third movable portion 353 (specific effect portion) appears so that the player can visually recognize it.

In addition, after the second movable portion 352 appears at the first timing in response to the movement of the first movable portion 351, the third movable portion 352 separate from the second movable portion 352 at the second timing after the first timing. 353 (specific rendering unit) appears. That is, rather than a plurality of effect parts appearing at once, new effect parts appear in stages, so that it is possible to give the player unexpectedness.

A gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The movable body (for example, the first movable body 301) is a third movable portion different from the first movable portion (for example, the first movable portion 351) and the second movable portion (for example, the second movable portion 352). (For example, the third movable portion 353),
When the movable body is moved to the third position (for example, the first effect position, the first effect corresponding position), the first effect part and the second effect part are provided as the specific effect part between the first movable part and the second movable part. 3. Make 3 movable parts appear (see Figure 8-17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be surprised.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
Display means (for example, the image display device 5) provided on the rear side of the movable body (for example, the first movable body 301),
When the movable body moves to the third position (for example, the first effect position, the first effect corresponding position), effect display is performed in a portion corresponding to the specific effect unit in the display area of the display unit ( For example, at the timing when the third movable portion 353 appears, the effect control CPU 120 causes the character image Z1 as the specific effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 at a portion corresponding to the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353. Is displayed as a stereoscopically viewable 3D image (see FIG. 8-17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the stereoscopically visible image is displayed on the specific effect part, the player can be surprised.

Specifically, when the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the gap between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 causes the third movable portion to move. Not only does 353 (specific effect part) appear visually from the player, but the character image Z1 displayed on the image display device 5 can also be viewed through the base part 390A of the third movable part 353. Thus, it is possible to realize an effect by the first movable portion 351 and the image displayed by the image display device 5.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The first movable portion (for example, the first movable portion 351) is configured such that the movable body (for example, the first movable body 301) moves from the second position (for example, the first intermediate position, the first intermediate corresponding position) to the first movable portion. When moving to three positions (for example, the first effect position and the first effect-corresponding position), the first state (for example, the combined state) is changed to the second state (for example, the separated state) different from the first state. Yes (see Figure 8-15 and Figure 8-17)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first movable portion 351 is deformed according to the movement of the first movable portion 351, so that the player can be surprised.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine described in means 4,
The first movable portion (for example, the first movable portion 351) is a special effect portion (for example, which appears when the first movable portion (for example, the combined state) is transformed into the second state (for example, the separated state). A rotary member 363) (see FIGS. 8-17)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the special effect part can be viewed only when the first movable part 351 is deformed, so that the player can be surprised.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The first movable portion (for example, the first movable portion 351) is
A base portion (eg, base portion 361),
A plurality of movable members (for example, movable members 362A to 362D) operable with respect to the base portion,
Have
It is transformable into a first state (for example, a united state) in which the plurality of movable members approach each other and a second state (for example, a separated state) in which the plurality of movable members are separated,
It is characterized by having a suction means (for example, magnets 385A to 385H) for maintaining the plurality of movable members in the first state.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from being deformed to the second state when not intended.

Specifically, when the first movable body 301 drops to the first intermediate position, the impact of the drop causes the plurality of movable members 362A to 362D to move from the close position to the separated position, thereby causing the movable members 362A to 362A to 362A. It is possible to prevent a gap from being generated between the 362D.

Although the characteristic part 023SG of the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. However, it is included in the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 of the first movable body 301 as a movable body corresponds to the first origin corresponding position (first position) and the first effect correspondence below the first origin corresponding position. Although the form that can be moved in the vertical direction between the position (the second position) has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left-right direction and the front-back direction are between the first position and the second position. It may be movable to.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 301 as a movable body can be dropped by its own weight from the first origin position to the first effect position via the first intermediate position. Is not limited to this, and may be vertically movable by a predetermined drive source. That is, the movement assisting means in the first invention is not limited to the one that assists the movement of the first movable portion 351 that can be dropped by its own weight when moving downward from the first intermediate corresponding position. The first movable portion 351 may assist the movement when moving downward from the first intermediate corresponding position by a predetermined drive source.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 301 as a movable body has the first movable portion 351, the second movable portion 352, and the third movable portion 353, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the first invention and the third invention, it suffices to have at least one movable part. Moreover, in the said 2nd invention, it should just have at least two movable parts.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first movable body 301 as the movable body, the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 are movable in the vertical direction, while the second movable portion 352 is in the front-back direction. Although the form which is movable and rotatable at the front position is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation mode of the second movable part 352 and the third movable part 353 is the first movable part. The operation mode of the unit 351 may not be the same.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second movable portion 352 moves from the rear first origin corresponding position to the front first center corresponding position in response to the movement of the first movable portion 351 to the first center corresponding position. Although the second invention is not limited to this, the second movable portion 352 can be visually recognized by the player according to the movement of the first movable portion 351 to the first center corresponding position. If it appears in the above, it may be fixed immovably in advance at the first central corresponding position or the like. Further, if the third movable portion 353 is adapted to appear visibly from the player in response to the movement of the first movable portion 351 from the first central corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the first central portion is displayed. It may be fixed to the corresponding position in advance so as not to be movable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 of the first movable body 301 is exemplified to be vertically guided by the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of one, the guide may be moved and guided by only one of the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R. Further, although the guide shafts 306L and 306R also serve as guide means for moving and guiding the driving bodies 310L and 310R in the vertical direction, they are separate from the guide shafts 306L and 306R for moving and guiding the drive bodies 310L and 310R in the vertical direction. You may make it guide the 1st movable part 351 with a guide means.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the driving bodies 310L and 310R as the receiving means that receives the first movable portion 351 at the first intermediate corresponding position and the first effect corresponding position move the moving means 303L that raises the first movable portion 351. , 303R has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a receiving means that receives the first movable portion 351 at the first intermediate corresponding position or the first effect corresponding position, and The moving means 303L and 303R for raising the first movable part 351 may be separately provided. As the receiving means for receiving the first movable portion 351 at the first intermediate corresponding position or the first effect corresponding position, for example, a locking member 318A operated by the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movement assisting means includes the locking members 340L and 340R (locking means) provided on the driving bodies 310L and 310R, and the locking member 340L according to the operation of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. , 340R contacting the auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R has been described as an example in which the unlocked state changes to the lockable state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the locking members 340L, 340R are The lock release state may be changed to the lockable state by a predetermined drive source. Further, the locking members 340L and 340R may be provided on a moving body or the like provided separately from the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Further, the first movable portion 351 may be provided with the locking members 340L and 340R, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R may be provided with the locking concave portions 319L and 319R.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the locking members 340L and 340R as the movement assisting means provided on the descendable driving bodies 310L and 310R are locked and coupled to the first movable portion 351 to drive the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Although the form in which the movement of the first movable portion 351 from the first center corresponding position is assisted is illustrated by pulling it down together, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, in the guide shafts 306L and 306R. A movement assisting member may be provided above the arms 309L and 309R, and the movement assisting member may push down the first movable portion 351 from above to assist the movement of the first movable portion 351 from the first center corresponding position. Good.

Further, the movement assisting means applies some impact to the first movable portion 351 (for example, vibrates the first movable portion 351 and the guide shafts 306L and 306R by a vibration motor, or causes other members to move the first movable portion 351). 351) and the like) to eliminate the catch of the first movable portion 351 by contacting the first movable portion 351 and the like. Therefore, the movement assisting means may be provided at a place other than the driving bodies 310L and 310R (for example, the first movable portion 351 and the cover bodies 304L and 304R).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the locking members 340L, 340R as the movement assisting means move the first movable portion 351 at the first intermediate corresponding position between the first origin corresponding position and the first effect corresponding position. Although the form that assists the movement when moving to the first effect corresponding position after the stop is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first origin corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position is obtained. It may be one that assists the movement when moving.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, so that the first movable portion 351 moves from the gap generated between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 to the first movable portion 352. Although the 3 movable part 353 (specific effect part) not only appears visually from the player but also the character image Z1 is displayed through the base part 390A of the 3rd movable part 353, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and from the gap generated between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 as the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position. If the specific effect unit appears, the effect image such as the character image Z1 may not be displayed. That is, the specific effect part may be a structure such as the third movable part 353 or a specific part of the display area of the image display device 5 capable of displaying the character image Z1 and the like.

Further, when the specific effect part is the specific part of the display area of the image display device 5, the first movable part 351 is not arranged at the position corresponding to the specific part without disposing the transparent member such as the third movable part 353. The specific portion may be directly visible through a gap formed between the second movable portion 352 and the second movable portion 352. Further, as long as it is a production part that can be visually recognized from the gap formed between the first movable part 351 and the second movable part 352, it can operate like the third movable part 353 interlocking with the first movable part 351. It does not have to be a movable body.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 has been illustrated as being configured to be deformable from the combined state to the separated state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable portion 351 is not limited to this. May not be deformable. Further, the modified mode is also optional, and the separated state and the united state as exemplified in the above-described embodiment may be modified into different modes.

(Description of Characteristic Part 097SG in the Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the characteristic part 097SG of the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 8-22 to 8-32. FIG. 8-22 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first movable body is located at the first origin position as seen obliquely from behind, and FIG. 8-22 is a first intermediate body in the first intermediate position. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state of being positioned at a position as viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 8-23 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first movable body is located at the first effect position, as seen obliquely from behind. FIG. 8-24 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is located at the first effect position. 8A is a perspective view showing a state where the cable is connected to the back surface of the first movable portion, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing a state where the cable is fixed to the back surface of the third movable portion. 8-C is a perspective view showing a state where the cable is connected to the back surface of the base body, and FIG. 8-D is a perspective view showing a state where the cable is connected to the board-side connector. 8-27 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 8-24. 8-28 is a rear view showing a state where the cable is fixed to the back surface of the third movable portion, (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of (A), and (C) is shown at (B) of FIG. It is a'-B' sectional view. 8-29 is a rear view showing a state in which the cable is fixed to the back surface of the base body, (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of (A), and (C) is C'- of (A). It is a C'sectional view. 8-30 is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 8-24, FIG. 8B is a sectional view showing a state in which the first movable body has moved to the first intermediate position, and FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of 24. FIG. 8-31 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 8-31 taken along the line FF of FIG. 8-24, (B) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first movable body has moved to the first effect position, and (C) is shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a GG sectional view of FIG. 8-32, (A) shows a state where the first movable body is located at the first origin position, (B) shows a state where the first movable body has moved to the first intermediate position, and (C) shows a state where the first movable position has moved. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the state of the cable in a state. 8-22 and 8-23, the cable is shown in a schematic shape.

(Wiring structure in the first rendering device 300)
As shown in FIGS. 8-22 to 8-26, a relay board 510 is provided on the upper right side of the back surface of the base body 501, and a relay board 511 is provided on the first movable portion 351. These relay boards 510 and 511 are boards that relay wiring connections between the effect control board 12 and electronic components such as the first rotation motor 311 and the first effect LED 312A mounted on the first movable portion 351. .. The relay board 511 is arranged on the lower left side of the relay board 510 when the first movable body 301 is located at the first origin position.

On the relay board 510 of the base body 501, a board-side connector KCN1 to which one end of a cable C that connects the relay board 510 and the relay board 511 is connected, and a cable that connects the relay board 510 and the performance control board 12 ( A board-side connector KCN2 to which a board (not shown) is connected and a board-side connector KCN3 to which a cable (not shown) that connects the relay board 510 and other electronic components are connected are provided on the back surface.

Electronic components such as the first rotation motor 311 and the first effect LED 312A are connected to the relay board 511 of the first movable portion 351, and a board-side connector KCN11 to which the cable C is connected is provided on the back surface. ing.

The board-side connectors KCN1, 11 are provided so that the connecting portions CN1, 11 of the cable C can be connected from below, and although not particularly shown, the connecting portions CN1, 11 of the cable C are inserted with the back side lid portion open. After that, the lid is closed to electrically connect.

The cable C is an electric cable for supplying electric power or a signal, and is a flexible flat cable (FFC) that has elasticity (flexibility) and is deformable. For example, an insulating base sheet (not shown). And a plurality of conductors (not shown) arranged in parallel on the insulating base sheet at the same constant pitch as the connection terminals on the board-side connector KCN1, 11 side, and on the insulating base sheet with the plurality of conductors sandwiched therebetween. And an insulating cover film (not shown) adhered to the substrate. The plurality of conductors correspond to the connection terminals of the board-side connectors KCN1 and 11, respectively. A connecting portion CN1 for electrically connecting to the board-side connector KCN1 is provided at one end of the cable C, and a connecting portion CN11 for electrically connecting to the board-side connector KCN11 is provided at the other end. Is provided. In the connecting portions CN1 and CN11, the insulation cover film is removed so that a part of the conductor inside is exposed with a constant length (see FIGS. 8-25(A) and 8-26(D)). ..

The flexible flat cable is a flat cable in which a plurality of covered wires are arranged and fused, or a flat cable in which a plurality of flat conductors are arranged at equal intervals and are collectively covered with insulating sheets sandwiched from both sides. It may be a single wire, a stranded wire, or a twisted pair wire.

As shown in FIGS. 8-22 to 8-24, in the cable C, one connection portion CN1 is connected to the board-side connector KCN1, the other connection portion CN11 is connected to the board-side connector KCN11, and the connection portion is The third movable portion 353 is fixed between CN1 and the connecting portion CN11. That is, the board-side connector KCN1 provided on the relay board 510 of the base body 501 and the board-side connector KCN11 provided on the relay board 511 of the first movable portion 351 are pulled so as to pass through the third movable portion 353. Turned and connected. The front and back surfaces of the cable C are flat portions, and are routed in the front-rear direction, the up-down direction, and the left-right direction with both of these flat surface portions facing the front-rear direction.

The wiring path of the cable C is provided on the back surface of the base body 501, the wiring path K2 provided between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353, and the back surface of the third movable portion 353. It has a wiring route K3, a wiring route K4 provided between the third movable portion 353 and the first movable portion 351, and a wiring route K5 provided on the back surface of the first movable portion 351. In the wiring routes K1 to K5, the wiring routes K1, K3, and K5 are fixed so that the cables C are not displaced, and in the wiring routes K2 and K4, the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 move. Accordingly, the cable C can be deformed.

The wiring paths K1 to K5 are provided on the back side of the base body 501, the first movable portion 351, and the third movable portion 353, so that the first movable body 301 has the first origin position and the first effect. At any position between the position and the position, since it is difficult to visually recognize from the player side (front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1A), the appearance is not deteriorated.

The cable C has a length that can be wired along these wiring routes K1 to K5, that is, a predetermined length that is equal to or greater than the sum of the distances of the respective wiring routes K1 to K5. Especially, regarding the distances of the wiring routes K2 and K4, The cable C has a distance that does not hinder the movement of the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 when the first movable body 301 moves from the first origin position to the first effect position. That is, the length of the cable C impedes the movement of the first movable body 301 between the first origin position and the first effect position, and is unreasonable for the connection portion with the cable C and the board-side connectors KCN1, 11. It has a predetermined length with some allowance so that no load is applied.

It is also conceivable to manufacture the cable C having a predetermined length. However, if the cable C is obtained from a cable manufacturer, if there is no cable having a predetermined length, a cable having a length equal to or longer than the predetermined length is obtained, and the obtained cable C is obtained. After connecting the connection portion CN11 on one end side to the board-side connector KCN11 and then routing the wiring portions to each of the wiring paths K1 to K5, the surplus portion of the cable C is adjusted by folding it as described later, and the other end portion The connection portion CN1 is connected to the board-side connector KCN1.

Next, the structure of the wiring paths K1 to K5 and the wiring method will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in FIGS. 8-25 to 8-26, reference numerals A to C added to the breaks of the cable C show connections of the cable C between the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 8-25 to 8-26, in the cable C, first, the connection portion CN11 is inserted into the board-side connector KCN11 of the first movable portion 351 to be connected, and the wiring route K5→K4→K3→K2→ After routing in the order of K1, the surplus portion is folded to adjust the length, and then the connecting portion CN1 is inserted into the board side connector KCN1 of the base body 501 to be connected. In this way, by adjusting the length of the cable C on the side of the base body 501 which does not move, when the first movable body 301 moves, the cable C in the excess portion comes into contact with surrounding members and becomes an obstacle. Can be prevented.

As shown in FIGS. 8-25(A) and 8-31, an opening 527 is formed at a position corresponding to the board-side connector KCN11 on the back surface of the first movable portion 351, and the cable is opened through the opening 527. The connecting portion CN11 of C can be connected to the board-side connector KCN11. Below the opening 527, a guide member 530 is provided for guiding the cable C connecting the connector CN11 to the board-side connector KCN11 downward.

The guide member 530 includes a curved first wall portion 530A arranged below the opening 527, a flat second wall portion 530B extending downward from the first wall portion 530A, and a second wall portion 530B. A curved third wall portion 530C disposed below the first wall portion 530A, a holding portion 530D disposed above the first wall portion 530A so as to close the opening 527, a first wall portion 530A and a second wall portion 530B. And a side wall 530E standing upright on the left and right sides of the wiring path, and forming a wiring path K5 having a U-shaped cross section with the rear side open.

The board-side connector KCN11 is provided so that the cable C can be connected from below, and is fixed (retained) so that the lower position in the vicinity of the board-side connector KCN11 in the cable C is pressed by the pressing portion 530D from the back surface to the relay board 511. (See Fig. 8-31). Thus, the holding portion 530D constitutes a fixing means for fixing the cable C so as to hold the cable C against the back surface of the first movable portion 351.

In this way, in the wiring path K5, the cable C that is connected to the board-side connector KCN11 and that is pulled out to the back side from the opening 527 is routed downward by the guide member 530. The portion where the cable C drawn out to the back side from the opening 527 is bent downward is guided by the first wall portion 530A so as to be bent in a curved shape, so that bending is prevented. Further, since the side walls 530E are formed on the left and right sides of the first wall portion 530A and the second wall portion 530B, the positional displacement of the cable C routed downward to the left and right sides is prevented.

The cable C routed downward by the guide member 530 in this manner is bent backward and then folded back upward and routed to the wiring route K3 of the third movable portion 353 via the wiring route K4. To be done.

As shown in FIG. 8-25(B), in the lower left portion of the rear surface of the third movable portion 353, an upper wall 540A facing the left-right direction, a lower wall 541 facing the left-right direction at a position lower than the upper wall 540A, and an upper wall. Inclined walls 540B and 540C extending obliquely downward from the left and right ends of 540A are erected. Further, an extending portion 542 that hangs downward is formed on the lower left side of the third movable portion 353, and side walls 543 and 544 are erected on the left and right sides of the extending portion 542.

Pressing pieces 545A and 545B for pressing the cable C from the rear side are provided on the lower surfaces of the left side inclined wall 540B and the upper wall 540A so as to project. Further, a curved portion 546 that curves toward the front side is provided so as to project immediately below the inclined wall 540B on the lower side of the third movable portion 353.

A cover member 550 is attached to the lower left portion of the back surface of the third movable portion 353 with a plurality of screws N1. The cover member 550 includes a first cover portion 551A that faces the left-right direction, a second cover portion 551B that extends downward from the left end of the first cover portion 551A, and a curved portion whose front surface bends downward and rearward. And 552. Further, cutout portions 546A and 546B for accommodating the pressing pieces 545A and 545B are formed at positions corresponding to the pressing pieces 545A and 545B in the first cover portion 551A. Further, the second cover portion 551B is formed in a U-shape in a plan view, which is opened forward by the side walls 553A and 553B protruding from the left and right sides of the base wall.

The first cover portion 551A is disposed between the upper wall 540A and the inclined walls 540B, 540C and the lower wall 541 on the back surface of the third movable portion 353, so that the back surface of the third movable portion 353, the upper wall 540A, The wiring path K3 is configured with the inclined walls 540B and 540C and the lower wall 541. Further, the second cover portion 551B is arranged corresponding to the position away from the back surface of the guide member 530 of the first movable portion 351, so that the wiring path K4 is provided between the guide member 530 and the second cover portion 551B. Make up.

As shown in FIG. 8-25(B) and FIG. 8-28, in the cable C folded upward from the wiring route K4, the portion corresponding to the inclined wall 540B has a routing direction of the cable C of about 90 degrees from above. In order to switch to the right direction at the angle of, the bent portion CR1 is bent (returned) so as to be inverted toward the right side. Further, in the cable C, the portion corresponding to the inclined wall 540C is bent so as to be inverted downward (folded back) in order to switch the routing direction of the cable C to the downward direction at an angle of about 90 degrees from the right direction. The bent portion CR2.

In the bent portions CR1 and CR2, both sides of the fold line CF in the cable C are bent so as to overlap front and back. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-28(B) and (C), in particular, since the folding angle is less than 180 degrees so that the conductor of the cable C is not broken by the fold CF, both sides of the fold CF are A predetermined space S1 is formed between the cables overlapping in the front and rear.

When fixing the cable C provided with the bent portions CR1 and CR2 to the back surface of the third movable portion 353, the bent portions CR1 and CR2 are placed between the back surface of the third movable portion 353 and the pressing pieces 545A and 545B. After that, the cover member 550 is fixed to the back surface of the third movable portion 353 with the screw N1 so that the space between the bent portion CR1 and the bent portion CR2 of the cable C is fixed to the cover member 550. The first cover portion 551A presses and fixes the back surface of the third movable portion 353.

By attaching the cover member 550, the cable C is prevented from being detached from the back surface of the third movable portion 353, and the folds CF of the left and right bent portions CR1 and CR2 are arranged inside the inclined walls 540B and 540C. Since the cable C is disposed at the position, the positional deviation of the cable C in the left-right direction (the routing direction) is restricted.

In addition, at the bent portions CR1 and CR2, the cover member 550 is attached by applying a force that causes the elastic return force of the insulating base sheet, the insulating cover film, or the like to move back and forth on both sides of the fold CF in the cable C. In the state, the cable C is pressed against the back surface of the third movable portion 353 on the front side and the cover member 550 on the rear side, so that the cable C is preferably fixed. In this way, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550 constitutes a fixing means for fixing the bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C so as to be pressed against the back surface of the third movable portion 353.

Further, since the cover member 550 is attached, the second cover portion 551B of the cover member 550 is positioned on the rear surface side of the guide member 530 of the first movable portion 351, as shown in FIGS. Therefore, the cable C laid between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 is sandwiched between the front guide member 530 and the second cover portion 551B on the rear side from the front and rear, and the side view is omitted. It is maintained in a U shape. In particular, the front and rear sides of the folded-back portion CU1 that is folded back in a substantially U-shape when viewed from the side of the cable C tries to spread in the front-rear direction due to the elastic restoring force of the insulating base sheet, the insulating cover film, or the like. By being sandwiched between the member 530 and the second cover portion 551B on the rear side from the front and rear, the guide is guided from above to below in a substantially straight line shape in a side view, so that the front and rear sides of the folded-back portion CU1 of the cable C spread forward and backward. The contact with the image display device 5 or the like provided on the back side of the first movable body 301 is prevented.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-31(A) and (B), when the first movable body 301 moves between the first intermediate position and the first effect position, the first movable body 353 moves in the first movable direction. The vertical position of the portion 351 changes, and the position of the folded portion CU1 in the longitudinal direction of the cable C changes accordingly. That is, the portion of the cable C corresponding to the wiring path K4 between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 is a deforming portion that deforms according to the movement of the first movable body 301. Further, when the position of the folded-back portion CU1 in the longitudinal direction of the cable C changes according to the movement of the first movable body 301, the front and rear sides of the folded-back portion CU1 have a U-shaped guide member 530 in plan view and a second cover portion 551B. By being guided by, the positional displacement of the cable C in the left-right direction is prevented, and the front and rear sides of the folded portion CU1 in the cable C are guided in the vertical direction in a straight line in a side view, so that the expansion in the front-back direction is achieved. Is prevented.

Further, depending on the up-and-down movement of the first movable body 301, the position of the folded portion CU1 in the longitudinal direction of the cable C moves closer to or away from the bent portion CR1, and the first movable body 301 moves or moves. Although the folded portion CU1 may vibrate due to the impact when dropped, a load may be applied to the bent portion CR1 of the cable C, but the fixed position of the bent portion CR1 prevents displacement of the cable C. To be done.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-25(B), the cable C bent downward by the bent portion CR2 is bent rearward and then folded back upward, and is routed upward through the wiring route K2. It is routed to the wiring route K1 of 501.

As shown in FIG. 8-26(C), in the lower left portion of the back surface of the base body 501, an upper wall 560A facing in the left-right direction, an inclined wall 560B extending obliquely downward from the left end of the upper wall 560A, and an upper wall At a lower position of 560A, a lower wall 561A facing in the left-right direction and an inclined wall 561B extending obliquely upward from the right end of the lower wall 561A are provided upright. Further, a plurality of groove portions 562 are formed along the upper wall 560A and the inclined wall 560B in a portion corresponding to the upper wall 560A and the inclined wall 560B on the back surface of the base body 501.

A cover member 570 is attached to the lower left portion of the back surface of the base body 501 with a plurality of screws N2. The cover member 570 has a first cover portion 571A facing the left-right direction and a second cover portion 571B extending downward from the left end of the first cover portion 571A. The second cover portion 571B is formed in a U-shape in a plan view, which is opened forward by the side walls 555A and 555B protruding from the left and right sides of the base wall.

A protruding piece 573 is provided so as to project upward at the right end of the upper side of the first cover portion 571A. The protruding piece 573 is composed of a first pressing portion 573A extending upward and a second pressing portion 573B extending rearward from an upper end of the first pressing portion 573A. The first pressing portion 573A and the second pressing portion 573B. It is formed in a curved shape with respect to 573B. In addition, a wiring retainer 574 that retains other wirings is provided on the upper left end of the first cover portion 571A so as to protrude upward.

The first cover portion 571A is disposed between the upper wall 560A and the inclined wall 560B on the back surface of the base body 501 and the lower wall 561A and the inclined wall 561B, so that the back surface of the base body 501, the upper wall 560A, and the inclined wall. 560B, the lower wall 561A, and the inclined wall 561B form a lower portion of the wiring path K1. In addition, the second cover portion 571B is arranged corresponding to the left side of the rear surface of the third movable portion 353 and the position apart from the extended portion 542, so that the second cover portion 571B is connected to the left side of the rear surface of the third movable portion 353 and the extended portion 542. The wiring path K2 is configured with the second cover portion 571B.

As shown in FIGS. 8-26(C) and 8-29, in the cable C folded upward from the wiring route K2, the portion corresponding to the inclined wall 560B has a cable C routing direction of about 90 degrees from above. In order to switch to the right direction at the angle of, the bent portion CR3 is bent (folded back) so as to be inverted toward the right side. Further, in the cable C, the portion corresponding to the inclined wall 560B is bent (turned back) so as to be inverted toward the upper side in order to switch the routing direction of the cable C to the upper direction at an angle of about 90 degrees from the right direction. ) The bent portion is CR4.

At the bent portions CR3 and CR4, both sides of the fold of the cable C are bent so as to overlap front and back. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29(B) and (C), in particular, the folding angle is set to less than 180 degrees so that the conductor of the cable C is not broken by the fold CF. A predetermined space S1 is formed between the cables overlapping in the front and rear.

When fixing the cable C provided with the bent portions CR3 and CR4 to the back surface of the base body 501 as described above, after the bent portions CR3 and CR4 are arranged along the inclined walls 560B and 561B, the cover member is screwed with the screw N2. By fixing 570 to the back surface of the base body 501, the space between the bent portions CR3 and CR4 of the cable C is pressed and fixed to the back surface of the base body 501 by the cover member 570.

By attaching the cover member 570, the cable C is prevented from being detached from the back surface of the base body 501, and the folds CF of the left and right bent portions CR3 and CR4 are arranged inside the inclined walls 560B and 561B. Therefore, the positional displacement of the cable C in the left-right direction (routing direction) is restricted.

Further, in the bent portions CR3 and CR4, a force that tends to separate front and back acts on both sides of the fold CF in the cable C due to the elastic restoring force of the insulating base sheet or the insulating cover film, so that the cover member 570 is attached. In the above, the cable C is pressed against the back surface of the front base body 501 and the rear cover member 570, so that the cable C is preferably fixed. In this way, the first cover portion 571A of the cover member 570 constitutes a fixing means for fixing the bent portions CR3 and CR4 of the cable C so as to be pressed against the back surface of the base body 501.

Further, by attaching the cover member 570, as shown in FIGS. 8-30(A) and (B), the second cover portion 571B of the cover member 570 is located on the rear surface side of the extending portion 542 of the third movable portion 353. Since it is located, the cable C that is bridged between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353 is sandwiched from the front and the rear by the front extension portion 542 and the rear second cover portion 571B, and is not shown in a side view. It is maintained in a U shape. In particular, the front and rear sides of the folded-back portion CU2 that is folded back in a substantially U-shape in the side view of the cable C tries to spread in the front-rear direction due to the elastic restoring force of the insulating base sheet, the insulating cover film, or the like, but extends in the vertical direction. By being sandwiched from the front and rear by the installation portion 542 and the second cover portion 571B, the guide portion is guided from above to below in a substantially straight line shape in a side view, so that the front and rear sides of the turnback portion CU2 of the cable C are expanded in the front and rear directions. The contact with the image display device 5 or the like provided on the back side of the movable body 301 is prevented.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-30(A) and (B), when the first movable body 301 moves between the first origin position and the first intermediate position, the third movable portion 353 with respect to the base body 501. The position of the folded portion CU2 in the longitudinal direction of the cable C changes accordingly. That is, the portion of the cable C corresponding to the wiring path K2 between the base body 501 and the first movable portion 351 is a deforming portion that deforms in accordance with the movement of the first movable body 301. Further, when the position of the folded-back portion CU2 in the longitudinal direction of the cable C changes according to the movement of the first movable body 301, the front and rear sides of the folded-back portion CU2 have a U-shaped extending portion 542 in plan view and the second cover portion 571B. By being guided by and, the positional displacement of the cable C in the left-right direction is prevented, and the front and rear sides of the folded portion CU2 of the cable C are guided in the vertical direction in a straight line in a side view, so Spread is prevented.

Further, depending on the vertical movement of the first movable body 301, the position of the folded portion CU2 in the longitudinal direction of the cable C is deformed by approaching or leaving the folded portions CR2, CR3, or the position of the first movable body 301 is changed. The folded portion CU2 may vibrate due to the impact when it is moved or dropped, and the folded portions CR2 and CR3 of the cable C may be loaded. However, since the folded portions CR2 and CR3 are fixed, the cable Position shift of C is prevented.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-26(C), the cable C bent upward by the bent portion CR4 is bent rearward and then folded back upward, and is routed above the base body 501. It

As shown in FIG. 8-26(D), a cover member 580 is attached by a plurality of screws N3 below the relay board 510 on the left side of the rear surface of the base body 501. The cover member 580 includes a curved portion 580A that guides the cable C routed backward by the second pressing portion 573B of the protruding piece 573 upward, and a cable C that is guided upward by the curved portion 580A. And a holding portion 580B for holding the portion between the holding portion and the holding portion 580B.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-27, when the cover member 580 is attached to the base body 501, the holding portion 580B is arranged so as to correspond to the rear surface side of the board-side connector KCN1 of the relay board 510. .. The pressing portion 580B is elastically deformable, and is arranged so as to be pressed against the back surface of the board-side connector KCN1.

Therefore, when the cable C has a surplus portion CA when connecting the connection portion CN1 to the board-side connector KCN1 by drawing the cable C in the order of the wiring paths K5→K4→K3→K2→K1, the surplus portion of the cable C is generated. In CA, the cable C is bent so as to invert to the upper side or the lower side in order to switch the routing direction of the cable C downward at an angle of about 180 degrees from the upper direction or upward at an angle of about 180 degrees from the lower direction ( A plurality of bent portions CR5, CR6 and the like (which are folded back) are provided, and a surplus portion CA folded back and forth is inserted between the board-side connector KCN1 and the holding portion 580B.

In the bent portions CR5 and CR6, both sides of the fold of the cable C are bent so as to overlap front and back. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29(B) and (C), in particular, the folding angle is set to less than 180 degrees so that the conductor of the cable C is not broken by the fold CF. A predetermined space S1 is formed between the cables overlapping in the front and rear.

As described above, by providing the bent portions CR5 and CR6 and inserting the surplus portion CA folded back and forth between the board-side connector KCN1 and the holding portion 580B, the bent portion CR5 and the bent portion CR6 of the cable C are formed. The folded surplus portion CA is pressed against and fixed to the back surface of the board-side connector KCN1 by the holding portion 580B of the cover member 580, so that the positional deviation of the cable C in the longitudinal direction is restricted. In this way, the holding portion 580B of the cover member 580 constitutes a fixing means for fixing the bent portions CR5 and CR6 of the cable C so as to be pressed against the back surface of the board-side connector KCN1.

Further, since the excess portion CA is pressed against the back surface of the board-side connector KCN1 by the pressing portion 580B, the opening of the lid portion (not shown) of the board-side connector KCN1 is restricted, so that the board-side connector of the connection portion CN1 of the cable C is restricted. Departure from KCN1 is prevented.

Further, even if the cable C is deformed by changing the position of the folded-back portion CU2 of the cable C according to the upward movement of the first movable body 301, the area between the bent portions CR3 and CR4 of the cable C is covered. Since the cable C is fixed by the member 570 and the position in the vicinity of the connection portion between the connection portion CN1 and the board-side connector KCN1 in the cable C is fixed by the holding portion 580B, the cable C is less likely to be displaced upward. Since the connection portion between the connection portion CN1 and the board-side connector KCN1 at C is not bent by an unreasonable load, disconnection is unlikely to occur.

Next, the situation of the cable C when the first movable body 301 moves from the first origin position to the first effect position will be described based on FIG. 8-32.

As shown in FIG. 8-32(A), the cable C includes a board-side connector KCN1 provided on the back surface side of the base body 501 and a board-side connector KCN11 provided on the back surface of the first movable portion 351. It is connected via the third movable portion 353, and has a folded-back portion CU1 in a portion that is bridged between the third movable portion 353 and the base body 501 on the back side thereof, and has a folded portion CU1. The folded-back portion CU2 is provided in a portion that is bridged with the third movable portion 353 on the back surface side. Further, the folded-back portion CU1 as the first deformable portion is arranged behind the folded-back portion CU2 as the second deformable portion and displaced to the left of the folded-back portion CU2 (see FIGS. 8-24).

In this way, the folded-back portion CU1 and the folded-back portion CU2 that are folded back to overlap in the cable C are arranged at different positions in the left-right direction so that they do not overlap in the front-rear direction, so that the folded-back portion CU1 and the folded-back portion CU2 When one of them is deformed, it is possible to suppress the influence such as contact with the other.

As shown in FIG. 8-32(B), the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 are separated from each other by the movement of the first movable body 301 from the first origin position to the first intermediate position. To descend together. That is, since the positional relationship between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 does not change and only the third movable portion 353 descends with respect to the base body 501, the cable C is connected to the base body 501 and the third movable portion. The position of the folded-back portion CU1 changes in the direction away from the board-side connector KCN1 by deforming the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 that is bridged between the wiring portion 353 and 353.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32(C), only the first movable portion 351 has the third movable portion 353 and the base in response to the movement of the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position. It descends with respect to the body 501. That is, the positional relationship between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353 does not change, and only the first movable portion 351 descends with respect to the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353. Therefore, the cable C is the first movable portion. By deforming only the portion corresponding to the wiring path K2 spanned between the 351 and the third movable portion 353, the position of the folded-back portion CU2 changes in the direction toward the board-side connector KCN11.

In this way, when the first movable body 301 moves from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, the cable C corresponds to the wiring route K4 spanned between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353. When the portion to be deformed and moved from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, only the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 spanned between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 is deformed. .. That is, the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 and the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 are deformed at different timings. Therefore, when one of the folded portion CU1 and the folded portion CU2 is deformed, the load due to the deformation of one of the folded portion CU1 and the folded portion CU2. Can be prevented from reaching the other.

Further, second cover portions 551B and 571B are provided on the back side of the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 and the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 in the cable C, and the cable C is moved according to the movement of the first movable body 301. In the range in which the positions of the folded-back portions CU1 and CU2 change, the second cover portions 551B and 571B are always located on the back side of the folded-back portions CU1 and CU2, so that the cable C spreads backward and contacts the image display device 5. Doing etc. is suppressed.

Further, when the first movable body 301 is deformed, it is guided in the vertical direction by the second cover portions 551B and 571B, the guide member 530, and the extending portion 542, so that the first movable body 301 moves up and down. Since the cable C is always deformed in the same manner, it is possible to prevent the cable C from being broken due to a load due to twisting.

Further, in the cable C, portions corresponding to the wiring paths K1 and K3 fixed by the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550 and the first cover portion 571A of the cover member 570 are the moving direction of the first movable body 301. By being routed in the left-right direction, which is a direction substantially orthogonal to the up-down direction, the cable C is displaced upward or downward depending on the vertical movement of the first movable body 301, or is fixed at the cable C. It is possible to preferably prevent the vibration and the like generated in the portions corresponding to the wiring paths K2 and K4 that are not provided from spreading in the longitudinal direction of the cable C.

(Third invention)
As described above, this embodiment includes the following third invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine provided with a movable body operable with respect to a base body and a flexible flat cable spanning between the base body and the movable body, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-170738. As described above, the empty terminal is provided on the connection terminal of the base body, and among the multiple conductors exposed at the connection part of the flexible flat cable with the connection terminal of the base body, it corresponds to the empty terminal of the base body. By covering the conductor with an insulating cover film, even if the flexible flat cable was inserted at an angle, it was possible to prevent serious accidents such as ignition due to a short circuit between the power supply terminal and the ground terminal. .. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, it is difficult to use a general-purpose product of a flexible flat cable, so that there is a problem in that not only processing is time-consuming but also manufacturing cost increases. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of suitably fixing a flexible flat cable,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the third invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A),
A first member (for example, a base body 501) and a second member (for example, a first movable portion 351),
A flexible flat cable (for example, a cable C) connected to the first member and the second member,
Equipped with
At least one of the first member and the second member is operable (for example, the first movable portion 351 has a first origin corresponding position corresponding to a first origin position of the first movable body 301 and a first effect). It is possible to move up and down with respect to the first effect corresponding position corresponding to the position.),
The flexible flat cable is
A deformable portion that deforms according to the operation of at least one of the first member and the second member (for example, a portion corresponding to the wiring path K4 between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 in the cable C). Or a portion of the cable C corresponding to the wiring path K2 between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353).
A bent portion (for example, a bent portion CR1) that is bent in order to switch the routing direction of the flexible flat cable from a predetermined direction (for example, an upward direction) to a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, a right direction). ~ CR6),
A fixing means for fixing the flexible flat cable (for example, a first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550, a first cover portion 571A of the cover member 570, a holding portion 580B of the cover member 580, screws N1, N2, N3, etc.). When,
Have
The fixing means fixes the flexible flat cable so as to press the flexible flat cable at the bent portion (for example, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550 includes the bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C at the third movable portion 353). The first cover portion 571A of the cover member 570 is fixed so that the bent portions CR3 and CR4 of the cable C are pressed against the rear surface of the base body 501. The holding portion 580B of the cover member 580 is , The portions of the cable C overlapping front and rear on both sides of the fold line CF of the bent portions CR5, CR6 are fixed so as to be pressed against the back surface of the board-side connector KCN1 (see FIGS. 8-27 to 8-29).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by fixing the flexible flat cable at the bent portion where the pulling direction is switched, it is possible to preferably prevent the displacement due to the deformation of the deformable portion.
Specifically, by fixing the bent portions CR1 to CR6 of the cable C so as to be pressed, the deformation corresponding to the wiring paths K2 and K4 of the cable C according to the vertical movement of the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353. Since the bent portions CR1 to CR6 do not move even when the parts are deformed, the bending portions CR1 to CR6 are repeatedly bent each time the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 move up and down. It is possible to preferably suppress disconnection.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The flexible flat cable is bent at the bent portions (for example, the bent portions CR1 to CR6) so that both sides of the fold (for example, the fold CF) overlap (see FIGS. 8-27 to 8-29).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the thick portion is fixed by overlapping the both sides of the fold, it is possible to preferably suppress the positional deviation due to the deformation of the deformable portion.
More specifically, the elastic restoring force of the insulating base sheet or the insulating cover film acts on both sides of the fold line CF in the cable C to open the front and back, so that when the cover members 550, 570, and 580 are attached, Since the cable C is pressed against the cover members 550, 570, 580, the cable C can be fixed so as to be pressed.
When the portion of the cable C that is not the bent portion is pressed and fixed, the cable C is flat and thin, and therefore the cover members 550 and 570 are used to regulate the positional displacement of the cable C in the longitudinal direction. , 580, the cover members 550, 570, 580 may have a complicated mounting structure or may be pressed by the cover members 550, 570, 580 via a rubber material or the like. By utilizing the elastic force generated in the bent portions CR1 to CR6 provided for routing the cable C, the cable C is suitable without pressing the cover members 550, 570, 580 strongly or using a rubber material or the like. It can be fixed to the position to prevent displacement.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
Guide means (for example, a second cover) that guides the flexible flat cable (for example, the cable C) bent at the bent portions (for example, the bent portions CR1 to CR4) in a direction different from the predetermined direction. It is characterized by including the portions 551B and 571B and the extending portion 542).
According to this feature, the bent flexible flat cable can be routed in a direction different from the predetermined direction.
More specifically, since the cover members 550, 570, and 580 can fix the bent portions CR1 to CR4 to the periphery thereof, the cable C can be preferably prevented from being displaced.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The bent portion is
A first bent portion (for example, bent portions CR3, CR4) closer to the first member than the deformed portion of the flexible flat cable;
A second bent portion (for example, bent portions CR1, CR2) on the second member side of the deformed portion of the flexible flat cable;
Have
The fixing means is
First fixing means for fixing the first bent portion of the flexible flat cable (for example, the first cover portion 571A of the cover member 570, the screw N2, etc.);
Second fixing means for fixing the second bent portion of the flexible flat cable (for example, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550, the screw N1, etc.),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a load from being applied to the connecting portion of the flexible flat cable with the first member or the second member due to the deformation of the deforming portion.
More specifically, since both sides of the deformed portion of the cable C are fixed by the cover members 550 and 570, it is possible to prevent the vibration or the like generated in the deformed portion from spreading to the periphery.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The bent portions (for example, the bent portions CR5 and CR6) are connected to one of the first member and the second member (for example, the base body 501) of the flexible flat cable (for example, the cable C). Provided near the section (see Fig. 8-27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a load from being applied to the connecting portion of the flexible flat cable with the first member or the second member due to the deformation of the deforming portion.
Specifically, even when the deformed portions of the cable C corresponding to the wiring paths K2 and K4 are deformed in accordance with the vertical movement of the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353, the connection portions with the board-side connectors KCN1 and 11 are connected. It is possible to prevent the connection from being disconnected due to the transmission of vibration or the like generated in the deforming portion.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Deformation guide means (for example, in the cover member 550) that guides the deformation portion to deform into a predetermined shape (for example, a substantially U-shape in a side view) according to the operation of at least one of the first member and the second member. The second cover portion 551B, the second cover portion 571B in the cover member 570, and the like) are provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the deformation portion from being deformed into an unintended shape.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
A contact avoidance guide that guides the deformable portion in a direction that avoids contact with the predetermined portion (for example, the image display device 5) of the gaming machine according to the operation of at least one of the first member and the second member. Means (for example, the second cover portion 551B of the cover member 550, the second cover portion 571B of the cover member 570, etc.) are provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to avoid the deformation portion from coming into contact with a predetermined portion of the gaming machine.
The predetermined location of the game machine is not limited to the image display device 5, and for example, the first movable portion 351, the second movable portion 352, the third movable portion 353, the base body 501, or the first effect device 300. Includes various components such as other structures around the.

A gaming machine of means 8 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
At least one of the first member and the second member (for example, the first movable portion 351) can be dropped by its own weight (for example, the first movable portion 351 moves from the first origin corresponding position to the first intermediate corresponding position). Up to its own weight (see Figure 8-15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the flexible flat cable due to the impact of dropping at least one of the first member and the second member.
More specifically, it is difficult for vibration generated when the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 drop to be transmitted to the board-side connector KCN1 via the cable C. It is possible to prevent disconnection and the like due to load on the connecting portion.

(4th invention)
In addition, the present invention includes the following fourth invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine provided with a movable body operable with respect to a base body and a flexible flat cable spanning between the base body and the movable body, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-170738. As described above, the empty terminal is provided on the connection terminal of the base body, and among the multiple conductors exposed at the connection part of the flexible flat cable with the connection terminal of the base body, it corresponds to the empty terminal of the base body. By covering the conductor with an insulating cover film, even if the flexible flat cable was inserted at an angle, it was possible to prevent serious accidents such as ignition due to a short circuit between the power supply terminal and the ground terminal. .. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, it is difficult to use a general-purpose product of a flexible flat cable, so that there is a problem in that not only processing is time-consuming but also manufacturing cost increases. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of suitably fixing a flexible flat cable,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the fourth invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A),
A first member (for example, base body 501), a second member (for example, first movable portion 351) and a third member (for example, third movable portion 353),
A flexible flat cable (for example, a cable C) connected to the first member and the second member via the third member,
Equipped with
At least one member of the first member, the second member, and the third member is operable (for example, the first movable portion 351 corresponds to the first origin position of the first movable body 301 and corresponds to the first origin position). The third movable part 353 is movable from the first origin corresponding position together with the first movable part 351 between the origin corresponding position and the first effect corresponding position corresponding to the first effect position. 1 Moves down to the intermediate position.),
The flexible flat cable is
A first deformable portion that deforms in accordance with the operation of at least one of the first member and the third member (for example, in the wiring path K2 between the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353 of the cable C). The corresponding part.),
A second deforming portion that deforms in accordance with the operation of at least one of the third member and the second member (for example, a wiring path between the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 of the cable C). The part corresponding to K4.),
Between the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion, the routing direction of the flexible flat cable is switched from a predetermined direction (for example, upward direction) to a direction different from the predetermined direction (for example, right direction). A bent portion (for example, bent portions CR1 and CR2) that is bent for
Fixing means for fixing the flexible flat cable (for example, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550, the screw N1, etc.),
Have
The fixing means fixes the flexible flat cable so as to press the flexible flat cable at the bent portion (for example, the first cover portion 551A of the cover member 550 has the bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C at the third movable portion 353). (See Figure 8-28).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by fixing the flexible flat cable at the bent portion whose routing direction is switched, it is possible to preferably prevent the positional displacement due to the deformation of the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion.
Specifically, by fixing the bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C so as to be pressed, the deformation corresponding to the wiring paths K2 and K4 of the cable C according to the vertical movement of the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353. Since the bent portions CR1 and CR2 do not move even when the parts are deformed, the bending is repeated at the bent portions CR1 and CR2 every time the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 move up and down. It is possible to preferably suppress disconnection.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The flexible flat cable is bent at the bent portions (for example, the bent portions CR1 and CR2) so that both sides of the fold (for example, the fold CF) overlap (see FIGS. 8-28).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the thick portion is fixed by overlapping the both sides of the fold, it is possible to preferably suppress the positional deviation due to the deformation of the deformable portion.
Specifically, the cable C covers the cable C with the cover member 550 attached thereto by the elastic restoring force of the insulating base sheet, the insulating cover film, or the like acting on both sides of the fold line CF in the cable C to open it back and forth. Since it is pressed against the member 550, the cable C can be fixed so as to be pressed.
Further, when the portion other than the bent portion of the cable C is pressed and fixed, the cable C is flat and thin, and therefore the cover member 550 is stronger than the cover member 550 in order to prevent the positional displacement of the cable C in the longitudinal direction. Since it is necessary to press the cover member 550, the mounting structure becomes complicated, or it may be pressed by the cover member 550 via a rubber material or the like. However, the bent portion CR1 provided for routing the cable C , CR2 is used, the cable C can be preferably fixed and the positional deviation can be prevented without strongly pressing the cover member 550 or using a rubber material or the like.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The first deformable portion deforms in accordance with an operation of at least one member of the first member and the third member,
The second deformable portion deforms in accordance with an operation of at least one member of the third member and the second member,
The first deforming portion and the second deforming portion are deformed at different timings (for example, when the first movable body 301 moves from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, the cable C and the base body 501 are deformed). When the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 spanned between the third movable portion 353 and the third movable portion 353 is deformed and moves from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 are separated from each other. Only the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 spanned therebetween is deformed. That is, the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4 and the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 in the cable C are deformed at different timings.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the deformation of one of the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion from affecting the other.
Specifically, when the portion of the cable C corresponding to the wiring route K4 is deformed as the first movable body 301 moves from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, the portion corresponding to the wiring route K2 is deformed. Or, when the portion of the cable C corresponding to the wiring route K2 is deformed in response to the movement of the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, the portion corresponding to the wiring route K4. Since it can be prevented from deforming, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a position shift or the like due to the deformation of a portion that does not need to be deformed.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
In the flexible flat cable (for example, the cable C), the wiring direction is changed from the predetermined direction to the predetermined direction in the vicinity of the connection portion of one of the first member and the second member (for example, the base body 501). Has special bent portions (for example, bent portions CR5 and CR6) that are bent to switch to different directions,
Special fixing means for fixing the flexible flat cable at the special bent portion (for example, a holding portion 580B of the cover member 580, a screw N3, etc.) is provided (see FIGS. 8-27).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a load from being applied to the connection portion of the flexible flat cable with the first member or the second member due to the deformation of the first deformable portion or the second deformable portion.
Specifically, even when the deformed portions of the cable C corresponding to the wiring paths K2 and K4 are deformed in accordance with the vertical movement of the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353, the connection portions with the board-side connectors KCN1 and 11 are connected. It is possible to prevent the connection from being disconnected due to the transmission of vibration or the like generated in the deforming portion.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
According to the operation of at least one of the first member, the second member, and the third member, the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion have a predetermined shape (for example, a substantially U shape in a side view). It is characterized in that it is provided with a deformation guide means (for example, the second cover portion 551B in the cover member 550, the second cover portion 571B in the cover member 570, etc.) that guides so as to deform.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion from being deformed into an unintended shape.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
According to the operation of at least one member of the first member, the second member, and the third member, the first deformable portion and the second deformable portion are provided at predetermined locations (for example, image display) of the gaming machine. It is characterized by comprising contact avoidance guide means (for example, the second cover portion 551B in the cover member 550, the second cover portion 571B in the cover member 570, etc.) that guides the device 5) in a direction to avoid contact with the device 5).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion from coming into contact with a predetermined portion of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
At least one member (for example, the first movable portion 351) of the first member, the second member, and the third member can be dropped by its own weight (for example, the first movable portion 351 corresponds to the first origin). From the position to the first intermediate corresponding position, it falls by its own weight (see Fig. 8-15).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the flexible flat cable due to the impact of dropping the first member, the second member, or the third member.
More specifically, it is difficult for vibration generated when the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 drop to be transmitted to the board-side connector KCN1 via the cable C. It is possible to prevent disconnection and the like due to load on the connecting portion.
Further, in the third invention and the fourth invention, the bent portion is, like the bent portions CR1 to CR6 of the cable C, switched from a predetermined direction to a direction different from the predetermined direction. Therefore, it is not limited to a portion that is inverted and bent (folded back).

(Modification 1)
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-33(A) as a modified example 1 of the characterizing portion 097SG of the above-described embodiment, the routing direction of the cable C is switched from a predetermined direction to a direction different from the predetermined direction. It may be a bent portion that is bent without being inverted (for example, a portion that is bent in a convex shape along the convex portion 700A formed on the base portion 700), and such a bent portion is fixed. You may make it fix so that it may be pressed down by means 701 or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-33(B), a bent portion (for example, a base portion) that is bent without being inverted to switch the routing direction of the cable C from a predetermined direction to a direction different from the predetermined direction. The bent portion may be a curved portion along the curved portion 710A formed in 710), and such a bent portion may be fixed so as to be held by the fixing means 711 or the like.

Further, the bent portion includes not only the fold CF of the cable C and a portion in the vicinity thereof, but also a portion where the cable C overlaps the front and rear sides of the fold CF. For example, the bent portion fixed by the cover member 580 includes not only the bent portions CR5 and CR6 and the positions in the vicinity thereof, but also a portion in which the cable C overlaps between the bent portions CR5 and CR6 in the front and rear. You may stay.

In addition, these fixing means 701 and 711 are preferably formed of elastic members having a spring property in order to fix the cable C so as to press it against the base portions 700 and 710 with elastic force.

(Modification 2)
Next, a modified example 2 of the characteristic part 097SG of the above-described embodiment will be described based on FIG. 8-34. FIGS. 8-34 (A) and (B) are schematic diagrams showing Modification Example 2 of the characteristic part 097SG.

In the characteristic portion 097SG, the bent portions CR1 to CR6 of the cable C are fixed by the cover members 550, 570 and 580 so as to be pressed, but the present invention is not limited to this and the cable C is not limited thereto. It may have a fixing means for fixing so as to press a portion other than the bent portions CR1 to CR6.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-34(A) and (B), first position fixing means 611 for fixing the first position between the folded-back portion CU1 (first deformable portion) and the base body 501 in the cable C. And a second position fixing means 612 for fixing the second position between the folded-back portion CU2 (second deforming portion) of the cable C and the first movable portion 351. The first position fixing means 611 and the second position fixing means 612 are fixing means for fixing a flat surface portion of the cable C different from the bent portions CR1 to CR6.

Further, in the first position fixing means 611 and the second position fixing means 612 that fix the cable C by pressing it without bending or deforming it as in the first modification, for example, with respect to the cable C, It may be fixed by elastically pressing through a rubber material or the like. That is, the fixing means or the base portion and the cable are connected to the cable C by forming the contact portion with the cable C by a high friction member such as a rubber material, or by forming the contact portion by an uneven portion. Due to the frictional resistance generated between the cable C and the cable C, the positional displacement of the cable C in the longitudinal direction can be preferably prevented. The fixing means 701 and 711 of Modification 1 may be applied as the first position fixing means 611 and the second position fixing means 612. The first position fixing means 611 and the second position fixing means 612 may be fixed at different locations.

Further, by forming the contact portion of the cover members 550, 570, 580 of the above-described embodiment with the cable C with a high-friction member such as a rubber material or with an uneven portion, It may be possible to preferably prevent the positional displacement of the cable C in the longitudinal direction by providing frictional resistance therebetween. That is, a frictional resistance imparting means for imparting a frictional resistance between the fixing means and the cable C may be provided.

That is, the gaming machine of means 8 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
First position fixing means for fixing a first position between the first deforming portion (for example, the folded portion CU1) and the first member (for example, the base body 501) of the flexible flat cable (for example, the cable C). (For example, the first position fixing means 611),
A second position fixing unit (for example, a second position fixing unit that fixes a second position between the second deforming portion (for example, the folded-back portion CU2) and the second member (for example, the first movable portion 351) in the flexible flat cable. 2 position fixing means 612),
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It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the base body 501 (first member) and the first movable portion 351 (second) of the flexible flat cable C are deformed by the deformation of the folded portion CU1 (first deformed portion) and the folded portion CU2 (second deformed portion). It is possible to prevent a load from being applied to the connection portion with the member.

Although the characteristic part 097SG of the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. However, it is included in the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the cable C as the flexible flat cable is exemplified as being connected to the base body 501 and the first movable portion 351 via the third movable portion 353, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, in the third invention, the base body 501 and the first movable portion 351 may be connected to each other without passing through the third movable portion 353.

Further, it may be connected to the base body 501 and the third movable portion 353 via the first movable portion 351, or may be connected to the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 via the base body 501. It may be connected.

Further, as an example in which the cable C is connected to the first member and the second member via the third member, the base body 501 (for example, the first member) and the first movable portion 351 (for example, the second member). Although the form in which the first movable member 353 and the second movable member 353 are connected to each other via the third movable portion 353 (for example, the third member) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first member and the second member are connected to each other. It may be the same member (for example, the base body 501 or the first movable portion 351). That is, in the case where the cable C is connected to the first part and the second part of the predetermined effect device via the third part, the first part and the second part are provided in one member. Good. Further, the third part may have a plurality of parts.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the first movable body 301 that is movable in the vertical direction is applied is illustrated as an example of the operable member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable body 301 is not limited thereto. The movable body 301 may be movable in the left-right direction and the front-back direction.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the cable C is illustrated as a form in which the front and back flat surfaces are routed in the front-back direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be routed and wired in the state of being oriented in the left-right direction.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the bent portions CR1 to CR6 of the cable C are fixed by the cover members 550, 570 and 580 so as to be pressed against the back surface of each member, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the bent portions CR1 to CR6 of the cable C may be pressed and fixed so as to be sandwiched from the front and back sides by a fixing means having a bifurcated fixing portion such as a clamp.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of bent portions (for example, bent portions CR1, CR2, CR3, CR4, etc.) of the cable C are fixed by one cover member 550, 570 so as to be pressed against the back surface of each member. Although the form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and one bent portion may be individually fixed by one fixing means or a plurality of fixing means, or three or more bent portions may be provided. You may fix with one fixing means.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the surplus portion CA of the cable C is fixed by the inoperable base body 501 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the surplus portion CA of the cable C is It may be fixed by the inoperable first movable portion 351, second movable portion 352, third movable portion 353, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the two bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C are fixed by the third movable portion 353 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the third movable portion is not limited thereto. Only one of the two bent portions CR1 and CR2 of the cable C needs to be fixed at the portion 353.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the cover members 550, 570 exemplify a form in which the cable C routed in the left-right direction is fixed between the bent portions CR1, 2 and the bent portions CR3, 4 of the cable C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may fix a predetermined length portion of the cable C routed in the up-down direction, the front-back direction, the diagonal direction, or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the vicinity of the connection portion of the cable C with the board side connector KCN1, the pressing portion 530D of the guide member 530 presses and fixes the flat portion which is the non-bent portion. The present invention is not limited to this, and the bent portion may be fixed by the pressing portion 530D of the guide member 530 in the vicinity of the connection portion of the cable C with the board-side connector KCN1.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the bent portions CR1 to CR4, the cable C is routed in different directions at an angle of about 90 degrees from the predetermined direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the directions may be switched at an angle of less than 90 degrees or 91 degrees or more. The bending (folding) angle may be any angle within the range of about 90 to 180 degrees.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the bent portions CR3, 4 and the bent portions CR5, 6 are provided between the wiring route K2 and the connecting portion CN1 of the cable C, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the bent portions CR3, 4 and the bent portions CR5, 6 may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the surplus portion CA of the cable C is folded and fixed in the vicinity of the board-side connector KCN1 in the base body 501 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the cable is not limited thereto. It may be fixed at an arbitrary position in C (for example, a predetermined position of the first movable portion 351 or the third movable portion 353). If there is no excess portion CA, it is not necessary to fold and fix the cable C at a position near the board-side connector KCN1. Further, the number of foldings and the length of the surplus portion CA can be variously changed according to the wiring path and the length of the cable C.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1, 1A is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls can be used. The number of game balls used for the game is circulated inside the gaming machine, and the number of balls lent out according to the player's request for lending and the number of prize balls awarded according to the prize are added. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which is subtracted and stored. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is ended by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which winning is possible.

In the case of a slot machine, the game area of the present invention corresponds to, for example, a variable display area in which variable display of symbols by a variable display device such as a reel is executed. Further, the display device of the present invention corresponds to a variable display device (for example, a reel or a liquid crystal display device) having the above-mentioned symbol.

1,1A Pachinko machine 5 Image display device 120 CPU for production control
301 1st movable body 351 1st movable part 352 2nd movable part 353 3rd movable part 550,570,580 Cover member C Cable KCN1, KCN11 Board side connector

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing,
A first member, a second member and a third member,
A flexible flat cable connected to the first member and the second member via the third member;
Equipped with
At least one member of the first member, the second member, and the third member is operable,
The flexible flat cable is
A first deformable portion that deforms in accordance with the operation of at least one of the first member and the third member;
A second deformable portion that deforms in accordance with the operation of at least one of the third member and the second member;
Between the first deforming portion and the second deforming portion, a bent portion that is bent to switch the routing direction of the flexible flat cable from a predetermined direction to a direction different from the predetermined direction,
A fixing means for fixing the flexible flat cable,
Have
The gaming machine is characterized in that the fixing means fixes the flexible flat cable so as to press it at the bent portion.

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