JP2020156546A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing production cost by reducing the number of components and wirings, and enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a first performance part 510 which is movable in a linear state in a vertical direction; second performance parts 520L, 520R, third performance parts 530L, 530R, fourth performance parts 540L, 540R capable of rotating vertically. The first performance part 510, the second performance parts 520L, 520R, third performance parts 530L, 530R and fourth performance parts 540L, 540R are recognized as one first movable body 501. The second performance parts 520L, 520R, third performance parts 530L, 530R, fourth performance parts 540L, 540R are connected to the first performance part 510 and are rotatable in vertical and lateral directions according to an operation of the first performance part 510 in the vertical direction by the drive mechanism part 560.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, a slot machine, or the like as a game machine, a plurality of movable production units are provided, and each production unit moves from a predetermined position to a specific position, so that each production unit located at the specific position is one. Some are equipped with a production device that can be recognized as a movable body for production.

In this type of gaming machine, as a plurality of effect units, a first effect unit driven by the first drive unit and a plurality of second effect units driven by a second drive unit separate from the first drive unit are provided. Some of them have (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-1808048 JP-A-2017-47257

In the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since a plurality of effect units are operated by separate drive units, there is a problem that the number of parts and the number of wirings increase and the manufacturing cost increases.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing a production effect while suppressing a manufacturing cost by reducing the number of parts and the number of wirings.

The game machine of means 1
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first effect unit capable of operating in the first direction between a first predetermined position and a first specific position (for example, a linear movement in the vertical direction between a first origin position and a first effect position is possible. 1st production section 510) and
Between a second predetermined position and a second specific position, a plurality of second effect units (for example, between a second origin position and a second effect position) capable of operating in a second direction different from the first direction. 2nd effect unit 520L, 520R that can rotate in the vertical and horizontal directions, 3rd effect unit 530L, 530R that can rotate in the vertical and horizontal directions between the 3rd origin position and the 3rd effect position, 4th origin position 4th effect unit 540L, 540R) that can rotate up, down, left and right between the and 4th effect positions.
With
The first effect unit arranged at the first predetermined position and the plurality of second effect units arranged at the second predetermined position form a movable body for effect (for example, the first movable body 501). Recognizable and
A drive unit (for example, a first drive mechanism 560, a first effect motor 560L, 560R) for operating the first effect unit between the first predetermined position and the first specific position is provided.
The plurality of second effect units are connected to the first effect unit, and can operate in the second direction according to the operation of the first effect unit in the first direction by the drive unit (for example,. A plurality of second production units (second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, and fourth production units 540L, 540R) are connected to the first production unit 510 via a link member (shaft, arm, etc.). By being connected, the power of the first drive mechanism 560 is transmitted via the link member in response to the movement of the first effect unit 510 driven by the first drive mechanism 560 in the first direction (vertical direction). As a result, a portion that can rotate in a second direction (horizontal, horizontal, vertical direction) different from the first direction (vertical direction). See FIG. 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production cost can be reduced and the effect can be enhanced by reducing the number of parts and the number of wirings for driving the plurality of second effect units.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The plurality of second production units (for example, second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, fourth production units 540L, 540R) are the first production unit (for example, first production unit 510). Is connected to the link member (for example, the connecting member 523, the first shaft portions 541c, 542c of the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R, the first arm body 564, the second arm 565, the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R). The drive unit (for example, the first drive mechanism 560 and the first effect motors 560L and 560R) is transmitted from the first effect unit via the link member to operate (see FIG. 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the power of the drive unit can be suitably transmitted to a plurality of second production units.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
The first effect unit (for example, the first effect unit 510) has a light emitting means (for example, an LED substrate 514).
A power transmission member (for example, the first arm body 564) for transmitting the power of the drive unit (for example, the first drive mechanism 560, the first effect motor 560L, 560R) is provided to the first effect unit.
The power transmission member protects a wiring member (for example, wiring member 509) for electrically connecting the light emitting means and an electric component (for example, an effect control board 12) provided outside the first effect unit. Has a wiring cover (for example, wiring cover member 567) for the purpose of
The wiring cover is arranged in the connection portion so as to restrict the movement of the wiring member in the vicinity of the connection portion (for example, the connection portion 570) between the first effect unit and the power transmission member (FIG. See 35)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent disconnection due to pinching of the wiring member in the vicinity of the connection portion.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The plurality of second production units
The upper first movable portion and the upper second movable portion (for example, the second effect units 520L and 520R)
Below the lower first movable portion arranged below the upper first movable portion and the lower second movable portion (for example, the second effect portions 520L and 520R) arranged below the upper second movable portion. 3rd production unit 530L, 530R and 4th production unit 540L, 540R) located on the left right side,
Have,
The upper first movable portion and the upper second movable portion are referred to by the drive unit (for example, the first drive mechanism 560, the first effect motor 560L, 560R) in the first direction of the first effect unit. It can be contacted and separated by following the second direction according to the operation (for example, when the first effect unit 510 moves to the effect position, the second effect units 520L and 520R abut on the center side and are united. A part that can be detachably moved so as to be located at the second effect position. See FIG. 36),
The lower first movable portion and the lower second movable portion can be brought into contact with each other by being driven in the second direction according to the operation of the first effect unit in the first direction by the driving unit. (For example, when the first effect unit 510 moves to the effect position, the third effect units 530L, 530R and the fourth effect units 540L, 540R come into contact with each other or are brought into close contact with each other on the center side. A part that can be detached and connected so that it is located at the production position. See Fig. 36)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since one movable body for production is formed by combining a plurality of production units, it is possible to enhance the design.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to means 4.
The lower first movable portion and the lower second movable portion (for example, the third effect units 530L and 530R) are magnets (for example, permanent magnets 534) at the second predetermined position (for example, the third effect position). ) To each other (see FIG. 36)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the designability at a predetermined position can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
A display means (for example, an image display device 5) is provided.
At least a part of the first effect unit (for example, the first effect unit 510) is superimposed on the front side of the display means at the first predetermined position (for example, the first effect position).
The second production unit (for example, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, the fourth production unit 540L, 540R) is located at the second predetermined position (for example, the second to fourth production positions). At least a part of it is superimposed on the front side of the display means,
At least a part of the first effect unit arranged at the first predetermined position and the second effect unit arranged at the second predetermined position are overlapped with each other in the front-rear direction (for example, 2nd to 4th). A part of the production position is superimposed on the front side of the first production unit 510 located at the first production position. See FIG. 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a powerful effect using a movable body can be realized at low cost.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may have.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the way of transition of a game state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a KT state. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the 1st passage forming unit and the 2nd passage forming unit were removed from a game board. (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the first passage forming unit is viewed diagonally from the front right, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state viewed diagonally from the rear right. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the cover member was removed from the base member of the 1st passage forming unit. It is a vertical sectional view which shows the internal structure of the 1st passage forming unit. (A) is an explanatory diagram which shows the flow of a game ball in a low base state, and (B) is a big hit game state. (A) is an explanatory diagram which shows the flow of a game ball in a high base state, and (B) is a small hit game state. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 8, and FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. (A) is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 11 (A), and (B) is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 11 (B). (A) is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 8, and FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. (A) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the flow of the game ball in the first passage portion and the second passage portion as viewed from the front, and (B) is a state in which the flow of the game ball in the fourth passage portion is viewed from the front. It is a vertical sectional view which shows. (A) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the flow of the game ball in the second passage portion is viewed from above, and (B) is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the flow of the game ball in the fourth passage portion is viewed from above. is there. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of a game ball when the second start winning is generated, (B) is when the small hit symbol is stopped, and (C) is when the special winning opening is opened. (A) is a vertical sectional view showing an internal structure of the first passage forming unit, and (B) is an EE sectional view of (A). It is a rear view which shows the wiring state on the back surface of the 1st passage formation unit. It is a perspective view which shows the push button. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of a push button. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of an effect body. (A) is a front view showing an effect body, and (B) is a sectional view taken along line FF of (A). (A) is a right side view showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation non-detection position, and (B) is a right side view showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation non-detection position. (A) is a GG cross-sectional view of FIG. 22 (A), and (B) is a GG cross-sectional view showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation detection position. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line HH of FIG. 24 (A), and FIG. 24B is a sectional view taken along the line GG showing a state in which the rotating body is in the separated position. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 24 (A). (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining an operation example of the effect body. (A) to (G) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. (H) to (J) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. A) is a front view showing the first effect device and the second effect device before the operation, and (B) is a front view showing the first effect device after the operation and the second effect device before the operation. (A) is an explanatory view which shows the 2nd effect device before operation, and (B) is the front view which shows the 2nd effect device after operation. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the 1st effect apparatus and the 2nd effect apparatus. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the 1st effect device diagonally from the right front. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the 1st effect device from the diagonally right rear view. (A) is an explanatory view of the wiring cover member when the first effect device is in the origin position, and (B) is an explanatory view of the wiring cover member when the first effect device is in the effect position. (A) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the origin position, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the effect position state. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the 2nd effect device. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the 2nd movable body diagonally from the right front. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the 2nd movable body from the diagonally right rear view. (A) is a state when the second movable body is at the origin position, (B) is a state where the second movable body is in the process of moving to the first effect position, and (C) is a state where the second movable body is in the first effect position. (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the second movable body is in the process of moving to the second effect position, and (E) is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the second movable body is in the second effect position. ..

(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.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of 3. The game board 2 is formed with a game area Y having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by guide rails 2b. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) into the gaming area Y. Further, the game machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the game area Y can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area Y can be seen through the glass window 50a.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is made of a translucent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin, and is formed in a substantially square shape on the front surface. It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like (not shown), and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back surface side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 may be made of plywood.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area Y). A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing the above are provided. 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 symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

Further, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a right-handed display 26 for prompting a right-handed operation of aiming at the right side of the game area and performing a right-handed operation is provided. There is. The right-handed display 26 is composed of, for example, LEDs, and is lit and controlled by a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held is provided. In the present embodiment, the first hold display area 5A for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and the second hold display for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure are displayed. A hold display area 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-handed notification LED 37 for prompting a right-handed operation is provided. The right-handed notification LED 37 is lit and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of on hold storage. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

A passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a large winning opening 702A is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped large winning opening door 702B formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. As a result, the game ball can be placed in the first state (also referred to as the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the second state (also referred to as the closed state) in the large prize opening 702A located below the large winning opening door 702B. Change. The special variable winning ball device 7 is a big winning door 702B in a big hit game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The large winning opening door 702B is moved forward from the second state in which the door is moved backward toward the rear, and the opening control is executed in which the large winning opening 702A, which is the winning area, is set as the first state.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening 703A for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening are provided. As shown in 1, a special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the upper right of the special variable winning ball device 17. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped starting winning door 701B formed as the bottom surface of a flow path through which the game ball flows down, and a special By moving the winning door 703B forward and backward, a game ball can be won in the special winning door 703A located below the special winning door 703B and the second starting winning door located below the starting winning door 701B. The first state (also called the open state) and the second state (also called the closed state) in which the game ball cannot win a prize are changed.

The special variable winning ball device 17 is a special winning opening in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The special winning opening door 703B is moved backward from the second state in which the door 703B is moved forward, and the opening control is executed in which the special winning opening 703A, which is the winning area, is set as the first state. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the starting winning door 701B forward from the second state in which the starting winning door 701B is moved forward when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and the starting winning door 701B is moved backward. The opening control is executed so that the second start winning opening, which is the winning area, is set as the first state by moving backward toward the position.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed in such a manner that the large winning opening door 702B is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, the special variable winning ball device If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is in the second state, the game ball on the 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is placed on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B from the upper right to the lower left. Move towards. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed on the variable winning ball device 6B without winning a prize. If the large winning opening door 702B of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the first state, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening. The game ball does not flow toward the special variable winning ball device 17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening is not in the first state, the game ball moves on the large winning opening door 702B of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the large winning opening door 702B of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening 703A is in the first state, the game ball wins the special winning opening 703A. Further, if the special winning opening 703A is not in the first state, the game ball will pass over the large winning opening door 702B of the special variable winning ball device 17.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B have a plurality of regulations for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the large winning opening door 702B. Pieces are formed. In the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with the restricting pieces, so that they flow down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball meanders with the movement of the front-back component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case where there is no regulation piece.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. However, the special variable winning ball device 17 and When the large winning opening door 702B of the variable winning ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and the large winning opening door 702B is not retracted and is in the second state, the variable winning ball device Since the game ball is configured to flow from the 6B toward the special variable winning ball device 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device is provided. It can be said that 17 is provided on the downstream side.

A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the large winning opening 702A is provided in the large winning opening 702A. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is open-controlled and the large winning opening 702A is in the first state, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed and controlled and the large winning opening 702A is in the second state, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) through the large winning opening 702A to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage for the player.

A switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening 703A is provided in the special winning opening 703A. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special prize opening 703A which is in the first state in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of prize balls is larger than that when the game ball wins the large winning opening 702A. Although the number is small, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) through other prize openings such as the first starting prize opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is open-controlled and the special winning opening 703A is in the first state, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and controlled and the special winning opening 703A is in the second state, the special winning opening 703A cannot pass (enter) the game ball to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage for the player.

Further, in the second start winning opening of the variable winning ball device 6B, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Further, in the second start winning opening of the winning ball device 6C, a second starting opening switch 22C capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22C, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Hereinafter, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening 702A), a variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), a winning ball device 6C, and a special variable winning ball device 17 (Special winning opening 703A) is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in a big hit game or in a KT state (so-called small hit time), the player shoots at the right side of the game area. Perform an operation (so-called right-handed operation).

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations below the left and right of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended, by the number of LEDs lit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41, the passing gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the passage gate 41 also plays a role as an operating region because the game shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that plays the role of both a normal starting area and an operating area.

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 ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect LEDs 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. There is.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a first effect device 500 and a second effect device 800 having a movable body that operates according to the effect are provided.

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A push button 31 is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31 is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a push button 31 is provided as a detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but a detection means other than the push button 31 may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (so-called left-handed operation) aiming at the left side of the gaming area. When the player performs a left-handed operation by rotating the ball striking handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol is displayed. The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) as a confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "big hit". .. In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be configured to be a "small hit".

After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous for the player, provided that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening 702A formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 702A reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening 702A can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the large winning opening 702A is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening 702A. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening 702A and gaming states (normal state, probability change state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) after the big hit game state are prepared. However, the jackpot type is set according to these. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a probability variation state, a KT state, or a high base state according to the jackpot type.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

In the KT state, KT control is executed, which is more likely to be a small hit than in the normal state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than that in the big hit game state, but it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shorter than the normal state is executed (time saving state), and it is called "normal figure hit" in the normal figure game. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is also executed by improving the probability of becoming the game ball from the normal state. The high base state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

The probabilistic state, KT state, and high base state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. To do. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a probability variation state, a KT state, and a high base state, and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko game machine 1 controls the same as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (when a predetermined return process is not executed after the power is turned on, for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in a state of being reset.

When the jackpot game is completed and the game state is controlled to the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player performs a right-handed operation by rotating the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous for the player, provided that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening 703A formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed).

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening 702A) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.
(Progress of production, etc.)

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect LED 9 It may be performed by turning on / off the dots, operating the first effect device 500 or the second effect device 800, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, 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 (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as 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 figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like 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 the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes 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, which 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 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical 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 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) Detect signals (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) are taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach 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, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the grand prize opening door 702B. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 of the above and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening 703A.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling 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 a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening 702A, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

The effect control board 12 is equipped with 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.

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

The effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute the effect based on the detection signal from the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicating the operation content). Sometimes.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies 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, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further outputs a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image, and turns on / off the game effect LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37, so that the sound designation signal (the signal that specifies the sound to be output) is voiced. It is supplied to the control board 13 or an LED signal (a signal for designating an LED lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the LED control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 sends a signal for operating the effect body 302, the first movable body 501, and the second movable body 800L, 800R, which will be described later, to the effect body 302, the first movable body 501, and the second movable body 800L, 800R. Alternatively, the effect body 302, the first movable body 501, and the second movable body 800L, 800R are supplied to the drive circuit for driving.

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

The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37, drives the game effect LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and is designated by the LED signal. Depending on the mode, the game effect LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 are turned on / off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the LED.

Note that audio output, LED lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, LED signal supply, etc.), control of effect body 302, first movable body 501, second movable body 800L, 800R (effect body 302, first). The movable body 501, the supply of signals for operating the second movable bodies 800L, 800R, etc.) may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

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

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, LED signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

(Transition of game state)
Here, the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. First, in the present embodiment, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, a 10R probability variable big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 6R normal big hit mainly occurs.

(Explanation of KT state)
Next, the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, the gaming state in the present embodiment includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Further, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In this embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). When it is controlled to the first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and when it is controlled to the first KT state (high probability / first KT state) with high probability. In some cases, it is controlled to a high probability and a second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

Of the KT states, in the first KT state, as will be described later, small hits are likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in the first state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long and small. Even if a hit occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and is controlled to a high base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes long. Further, in the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, it is difficult for the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side to open, but when a small hit occurs, a game ball is sent to the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Is easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled so as to be difficult to open by being controlled to a state in which a small hit is likely to occur and a low base state.

In addition, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the first state will be higher in the KT state than in the normal state. When the first special symbol fluctuates, the proportion determined as a small hit is low, whereas when the second special symbol fluctuates, the proportion determined as a small hit is high (however, it will be described later). (Except in the case of forced loss), the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

The configuration for setting the KT state to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the first state per normal figure is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but the variation of the second special symbol By configuring the special figure fluctuation time (variable display time) of the fluctuation pattern selected at times to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time in the KT state is greater than in the normal state. It may be a game state in which the KT state becomes higher and the KT state is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time required from the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is set to be 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow path of the game ball. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the time required for the game to be played, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the first KT state, the one The game ball can be directly entered into the variable winning ball device 6B.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / low base state, it shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and then the next High probability / low base state is maintained until a jackpot occurs. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and until the next jackpot occurs. High probability / high base state is maintained. In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and whether the next jackpot occurs. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the end of 50 variable displays.

In the present embodiment, when the player has transitioned to the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area. To launch the game ball (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R probable big hit, a 6R probable big hit, a 2R probable big hit, or a 2R normal big hit mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state (high) after the end of the jackpot game. It shifts to the probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 6R probability variation jackpot is 50% in total, so once the high probability / high base state is reached, it is 50%. The high probability / high base state will loop at a rate. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 variable displays are completed.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state (high) after the end of the jackpot game. It shifts to the probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 variable displays are completed. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 2R normal jackpot is 35%, so once the low probability / high base state is reached, the ratio is 35%. The low probability / high base state will loop. When a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs and the probability / high base state is reached, and then 50 variable displays are completed without the next jackpot occurring, as shown in FIG. In addition, it shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

As shown in FIG. 3, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), a high probability / low base state (high probability / high base state) occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to the probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is 15 when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is%, once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), if the game ball enters the V region (not shown) during the jackpot game, the jackpot game ends. Later, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 variable displays are completed.

In addition, in FIG. 3, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is described, but the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed at a low rate. It could be done. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 3, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is executed at a low rate. It is possible that it will be done. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 3, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is executed at a low rate. It is possible that it will be done. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 3, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is executed at a low rate. It is possible that it will be done. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. Further, FIG. 4A shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 4B shows the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable in the second KT state. The opening pattern of the winning ball device 17 is shown.

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 4A. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the game ball launched to the right of the game area by the player passes through the passing gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 In, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed, and when it is determined that the normal symbol hits, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and when it is determined that the normal symbol hits, the normal symbol display 20 has the missed symbol. Derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), the variable display time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol and the missed symbol is 0.2 seconds. There is. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 0.1 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is put into the first state for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B.

A part of the game balls launched to the right of the game area in the first KT state can be won in the second start winning opening of the winning ball device 6C. That is, in the variable display of the second special symbol in the second KT state, the game ball wins the second start winning opening of the variable winning ball device 6B, and the game ball wins the second starting winning opening of the winning ball device 6C. It is executed by doing.

When the game ball wins in the second start winning opening when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the first state, or when the game ball wins in the winning ball device 6C, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. If it is decided to make a small hit, the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the first state for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball wins the special winning opening 703A. It will be in a possible state. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 4A, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds. The opening time is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 703A (for example, about one ball for every 100 variable displays).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 4A, after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened by the variable display of the next normal symbol. It is after at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the time 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. After 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the variable display time of the normal symbol of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time before opening the second start winning opening of 0.1 seconds, has passed, and the game ball Is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the state where the normal symbol is not changed until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Since it is shorter than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is already open. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B when the state is controlled. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed is likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 4 (B). As shown in FIG. 4B, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed. When it is determined to be a hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and when it is determined to be a hit, the missed symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. Since the second KT state in the present embodiment is also a low base state in which the time saving control is not executed, the variable display time of the normal symbol is 1 as compared with the first KT state which is also the high base state in which the time saving control is executed. It is set as long as 0.0 seconds, and the probability of hitting a normal symbol is set low (for example, 1/100). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the second KT state, it is extremely rare that a hit in the normal figure occurs, so that the variable winning ball device 6B is less likely to be in the first state as compared with the first KT state.

In the second KT state, as in the first KT state, a part of the game balls launched to the right of the game area can win a prize in the second start winning opening configured by the winning ball device 6C. That is, the second KT state is a state in which the game ball is easier to reach the special variable winning ball device 17 without winning the second starting winning opening of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the first KT state, and is mainly a winning ball device. The variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the game ball wins a prize in the second start winning opening formed by 6C. The variable display of the second special symbol is executed by winning the game ball to the second starting winning opening mainly composed of the winning ball device 6C, and when it is decided to make a small hit, the second special symbol is displayed. The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), the special variable winning ball device 17 is set to the first state for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball wins the special winning opening 703A. It will be in a possible state.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is set low as described above, and the variable display time of a normal symbol is as long as 1.0 second. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 4B, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the variable display time of the normal symbol is long, so that the downstream side is compared with the second KT state. It is easy for a game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 17 of the above, and it is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 703A.

(Prize unit 700)
Next, the winning unit 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 18. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first passage forming unit and the second passage forming unit are removed from the game board. 6A and 6B are perspective views showing a state in which the first passage forming unit is viewed from diagonally right front and FIG. 6B is a state in which the first passage forming unit is viewed from diagonally right rear. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member is removed from the base member of the first passage forming unit. FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the first passage forming unit. 9A and 9B are explanatory views showing the flow of a game ball in a low base state and FIG. 9B is a jackpot game state. 10A and 10B are explanatory views showing the flow of a game ball in a high base state in FIG. 10A and a small hit game state in FIG. 11A and 11B are a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 8 and FIG. 11B is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 12A is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 11A, and FIG. 12B is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 11B. 13A is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 8, and FIG. 13B is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 14A and 14B are vertical cross-sectional views showing a state in which the flow of game balls in the first passage portion and the second passage portion is viewed from the front, and FIG. 14B shows the flow of game balls in the fourth passage portion from the front. It is a vertical sectional view which shows the seen state. 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views showing a state in which the flow of a game ball in the second passage portion is viewed from above, and FIG. 15B shows a state in which the flow of the game ball in the fourth passage portion is viewed from above. It is a cross-sectional view. 16A and 16B are explanatory diagrams showing the flow of a game ball when (A) is a second start winning prize, (B) is when the small hit symbol is stopped, and (C) is when the special winning opening is opened. is there. 17A and 17B are a vertical sectional view showing an internal structure of the first passage forming unit, and FIG. 17B is an EE sectional view of FIG. 17A. FIG. 18 is a rear view showing a wiring state on the back surface of the first passage forming unit. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. It will be explained as a standard. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the winning unit 700 includes a variable winning ball device 6B, a winning ball device 6C, a special variable winning ball device 7, and a special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B, special A plurality of winning passages including a game ball passage 710 that guides a game ball so that it can enter the variable winning ball device 7 and a special variable winning ball device 17, and a winning ball passage 711 that guides a winning ball that has entered the winning ball device 6C. The first passage forming unit 700A forming the winning ball passage and the second passage forming unit 700B forming the winning ball passage for guiding the game ball winning in each winning opening to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the back side of the game area Y. And is composed of.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first passage forming unit 700A is attached to the game board 2 by a plurality of screws N1 so as to be inserted from the front into the hole 2H formed in the lower right side of the game board 2. The passage forming unit 700B is attached to the game board 2 from the front side of the game board 2 by a plurality of screws N2. By attaching the first passage forming unit 700A and the second passage forming unit 700B to the game board 2, the game ball passage 710 and the winning ball passage 711 are arranged on the front side of the game board 2 and the first passage is formed. Various winning openings on the unit 700A side and the winning ball passage on the second passage forming unit 700B side communicate with each other, and the first passage forming unit 700A and the second passage forming unit 700B are integrated.

(1st passage forming unit 700A)
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the first passage forming unit 700A is composed of a base member 721 attached to the game board 2 by a screw N1 and a cover member 731 arranged on the front surface side of the base member 721. Will be done. The base member 721 and the cover member 731 are transparent members made of a translucent synthetic resin material. An inflow port 723 through which game balls can flow in is formed in the upper part of the first passage forming unit 700A, and a winning ball device 6C (second starting winning opening) is formed on the left side thereof. Further, an outflow port 724 through which the game ball can flow out is formed on the left side portion of the first passage forming unit 700A.

The game ball that has entered the first passage forming unit 700A via the inflow port 723 is guided by the game ball passage 710, and if no prize is won in any of the winning openings, it flows out to the left side through the outflow port 724. Will be done. The game ball that has entered the winning ball device 6C (second starting winning opening) is guided by the winning ball passage 711, and after being detected by the second starting opening switch 22C, is guided toward the second passage forming unit 700B.

The base member 721 includes a plate-shaped rear wall portion 721A arranged along the game board surface (front surface) of the game board 2, and a regulation portion 721B projecting from the back surface of the rear wall portion 721A. Through holes 725A to 725E for guiding the game balls that have won various prizes to the back side, starting prize doors 701B, large prize doors 702B, and special prize doors 703B can be inserted into the rear wall portion 721A. A plurality of through holes are formed. An LED substrate 726 provided with a plurality of winning unit LEDs 201 on the front surface is attached to the lower portion of the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A. Further, on the front right side of the LED board 726, a display unit 727 in which a right-handed notification LED 37, a first special drawing LED 211, a second special drawing LED 212, a first holding LED 221 and a second holding LED 222 are unitized. Is installed. Further, the solenoids 81 to 83 are attached to the regulation unit 721B, and a guide wall or the like for guiding the game ball entering from the through holes 725A to 725E toward the second passage forming unit 700B is formed.

The cover member 731 is projected from the plate-shaped front wall portion 731A arranged along the game board surface (front surface) of the game board 2 and the back surface of the front wall portion 731A to form a passage wall or the like of each game ball passage. It consists of the regulation unit 731B.

Then, by combining the base member 721 and the cover member 731, a game ball passage through which the game ball can pass and various prizes are provided between the front wall portion 731A of the cover member 731 and the rear wall portion 721A of the base member 721. The mouth is formed. These game ball passages and various winning openings are arranged in the game area Y.

As shown in FIG. 8, between the rear wall portion 721A and the front wall portion 731A of the first passage forming unit 700A, a game ball passage 710 for guiding the game ball flowing into the inflow port 723 and a winning ball device 6C. A winning ball passage 711 that guides the game ball that has entered (the second starting winning opening) diagonally downward to the left toward the through hole 725B is formed.

The game ball passage 710 guides the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 723 downward to the left side so that it can flow out from the outflow port 724. Specifically, a first passage portion 710A for guiding the game ball flowing into the inflow port 723 downward and a second passage portion 710A provided on the downstream side of the first passage portion 710A for guiding the game ball diagonally downward to the left. It is provided on the downstream side of the passage portion 710B and the second passage portion 710B, and is provided on the downstream side of the third passage portion 710C and the third passage portion 710C for guiding the game ball downward, and the game ball is obliquely left. It has a fourth passage portion 710D that guides downwards.

On the left side in the middle of the first passage portion 710A facing in the vertical direction, the large winning opening 702A of the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided so as to open on the right side. Further, the grand prize opening door 702B is movable in a direction intersecting the flow direction of the game ball, and is arranged so as to incline downward toward the left side. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a first state (easy entry state) in which the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening 702A by projecting the large winning opening door 702B toward the first passage portion 710A, and a large winning opening. When the door 702B retracts from the first passage portion 710A to the game board 2 side, it can be changed to a second state (difficult to enter state) in which the game ball becomes difficult to enter the large winning opening 702A.

Further, a branch passage portion 710E is formed on the downstream side of the first passage portion 710A, and some of the game balls that have flowed down the first passage portion 710A are passed through the through hole 725E. 2 Guide to the passage forming unit 700B. That is, the entrance of the branch passage portion 710E forms an out port.

The bottom wall of the second passage portion 710B facing in the left-right direction is provided so that the second start winning opening 701A of the variable winning ball device 6B opens upward, and the second starting winning opening 701A is a game ball. It can be moved in a direction intersecting the flow direction, and can be opened and closed by a start winning door 701B arranged so as to incline downward toward the left side. The variable winning ball device 6B is in the first state (easy entry state) in which the starting winning opening door 701B retracts from the first passage portion 710A to the game board 2 side so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 701A. Then, the start winning entrance door 701B protrudes toward the second passage portion 710B, which makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning entrance 701A, and the game ball faces the upper surface of the starting winning entrance door 701B to the left side. It can be changed to the second state (difficult to enter state) where it can flow down. In this way, the start winning door 701B constitutes a part of the bottom wall of the second passage portion 710B in the second state.

The third passage portion 710C facing in the vertical direction has a predetermined length, and forms a step for arranging the third passage portion 710C below the second passage portion 710B.

The bottom wall of the fourth passage portion 710D facing in the left-right direction is provided so that the special winning opening 703A of the special variable winning ball device 17 opens upward, and the special winning opening 703A is provided in the flow direction of the game ball. It can be moved in the direction of intersection, and can be opened and closed by the special winning opening door 703B, which is arranged so as to incline downward toward the left side. The special variable winning ball device 17 has a first state (easy entry state) in which the special winning opening door 703B retracts from the fourth passage portion 710D to the game board 2 side so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 703A. As the special winning opening door 703B protrudes toward the 4th passage portion 710D, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the special winning opening 703A, and the game ball can flow down to the left side on the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B. It is possible to change to the second state (difficult to enter state). As described above, the special winning opening door 703B constitutes a part of the bottom wall of the fourth passage portion 710D in the second state.

Further, on the facing surfaces of the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A in the first passage portion 710A to the fourth passage portion 710D, a delay for delaying the movement of the game ball when the game ball passes through the passage portion is delayed. A plurality of regulatory units are formed as means. The regulation section will be described later.

In the first passage forming unit 700A (winning unit 700) configured in this way, as shown in FIG. 9A, the game ball flowing into the inflow port 723 in the low base state is a variable winning ball device. 6B, when the special variable winning ball device 7 and the special variable winning ball device 17 are all controlled in the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball passage 710 is set in the first passage portion 710A, the second passage portion 710B, It passes through the third passage portion 710C and the fourth passage portion 710D in this order, and flows out from the outlet 724. In addition, some game balls enter the out port and pass through the branch passage portion 710E.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the first state (easy entry state) of the game ball flowing into the inflow port 723 in the big hit game state, and the variable winning ball device 6B And when the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to the second state (difficult to enter state), it is guided to the left side by the large winning opening door 702B while flowing down the first passage portion 710A, and the large winning opening 702A It becomes possible to enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the first state (easy entry state) of the game ball flowing into the inflow port 723 in the high base state, and the special variable winning ball device 7 And when the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball passage 710 is passed through the first passage portion 710A and the second passage portion 710B in this order, and the second passage portion It becomes possible to enter the second start winning opening 701A while flowing down the 710B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the special variable winning ball device 17 controls the special variable winning ball device 17 to the first state (easy entry state) of the game ball flowing into the inflow port 723 in the small hit game state, and the special variable winning ball. When both the device 7 and the variable winning ball device 6B are controlled in the second state (difficult to enter state), the game ball passage 710 is divided into the first passage portion 710A, the second passage portion 710B, the third passage portion 710C, and the third passage portion 710C. It passes in the order of the 4 passages 710D, and can enter the special winning opening 703A while flowing down the 4th passage 710D.

(1st passage 710A)
Next, the first passage portion 710A will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 13 and 14. As shown in FIGS. 7, 13 and 14, there are a plurality of restricting portions extending in the left-right direction on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A in the portion corresponding to the upstream side of the large winning opening door 702B of the first passage portion 710A. The 740B is vertically formed so as to project toward the aisle side, and the left and right sides of the front wall portion 731A in the portion corresponding to the upstream side of the first passage portion 710A from the large winning opening door 702B. The regulating portion 740F extending in the direction is formed up and down so as to project toward the passage side. The front and rear regulating portions 740F and 740B are arranged so as to be offset from the positions facing each other in the flow direction of the game ball.

That is, the front and rear regulating portions 740F and 740B are alternately arranged in the flow direction of the game ball, and the game balls falling downward with the first passage portion 710A are alternately arranged in the front and rear regulating portions 740F and 740B. Upon contact, the game ball is caused to flow down so that the game ball meanders (so-called zigzag operation) with the movement of the component in the front-rear direction, and the flow speed of the game ball is reduced. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from falling vigorously on the upper surface of the large winning opening door 702B and damaging the large winning opening door 702B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the vicinity of the inflow port 723 in the first passage portion 710A, the guide wall portion 741 that guides the game ball falling from above toward the right side is inclined diagonally downward to the right. It is formed. Further, on the lower right side of the large winning opening door 702B in the first passage portion 710A, a guide wall portion 742 that guides a game ball falling from above toward the second passage portion 710B on the left side is inclined diagonally downward to the left. It is formed to do.

Therefore, since the game ball flowing in from the left side of the inflow port 723 is guided to the right side by the guide wall portion 741, it is easy to be guided to the upper right side of the upper surface of the big prize opening door 702B, that is, the inclined upper side in the big hit game state. There is. Further, the game ball that has passed through the right side of the grand prize opening door 702B is guided diagonally downward to the left by the guide wall portion 742.

As shown in FIGS. 7, 13 and 14, a regulation portion 743 extending in the left-right direction protrudes toward the passage side between the large winning opening door 702B and the guide wall portion 742 in the rear wall portion 721A. The game ball, which is guided diagonally downward to the left by the guide wall portion 742, can be guided toward the front wall portion 731A.

(2nd passage 710B)
Next, the second passage portion 710B will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. As shown in FIGS. 11 (A), 12 (A), 13 (B) and 14 (A), the second passage portion 710B is directed from the first passage portion 710A toward the third passage portion 710C on the left side. It is formed by a bottom wall portion 745 arranged so as to incline downward, and a front wall portion 731A and a rear wall portion 721A. A second starting winning opening 701A that opens upward is formed on the downstream side of the bottom wall portion 745, and the second starting winning opening 701A can be opened and closed by the starting winning opening door 701B.

As shown in FIG. 12A, a recess 746 is formed in a portion of the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A corresponding to the second passage portion 710B, and the front-rear dimension L1 (passage width dimension) of the second passage portion 710B. However, the length is longer than the front-rear dimension L2 of the first passage portion 710A, the third passage portion 710C, and the fourth passage portion 710D (L1> L2).

As shown in FIGS. 12A and 14, a plurality of regulating portions 751, 752, 753 are formed at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball on the front surface of the recess 746 in the rear wall portion 721A, and the front A plurality of regulation portions 761, 762, 763 are formed at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball in the portion corresponding to the recess 746 on the back surface of the wall portion 731A.

With reference to FIGS. 12A, 14 and 7, the regulation portion 751 is composed of a pair of upper and lower triangular plate portions having a substantially triangular shape in a plan view, and only the lower triangular plate portion flows down on the bottom wall portion 745. It is arranged so that it can come into contact with the game ball. The regulation portion 752 is composed of four triangular plate portions that form a substantially triangular shape in a plan view and are arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction and a vertically long plate portion that extends in the vertical direction so as to connect these four triangular plate portions. Therefore, only the lower two triangular plate portions and the lower portion of the vertically elongated plate portion are arranged so as to be in contact with the game ball flowing down on the bottom wall portion 745. The regulation portion 753 is composed of a vertically elongated plate portion extending along the left side of the recess 746. Further, the protruding dimensions of the recesses 746 of the regulation portions 751, 752, 753 from the front surface are longer in the order of the regulation portion 751, the regulation portion 753, and the regulation portion 752.

On the other hand, the regulation portion 761 is composed of a vertically elongated plate portion having a substantially trapezoidal shape as a side view. The regulation portion 762 is composed of a triangular plate portion having a substantially triangular shape in a plan view and a horizontally long plate portion arranged above the triangular plate portion and facing the left-right direction. The regulation portion 763 is composed of a triangular plate portion having a substantially triangular shape in the side view. Further, the protrusion dimension of the front wall portion 731A of the regulation section 761,762,763 from the back surface is longer in the order of the regulation section 761, the regulation section 763, and the regulation section 762.

Of these regulation parts 751, 752, 753 and regulation parts 761, 762, 763, the protrusions of the regulation part 752 and the regulation part 762 are the same, and the protrusions are longer than those of the other regulation parts 751, 753, 761, 763. The size is L5.

The front and rear regulation portions 751, 752, 753 and the regulation portions 761, 762, 763 are arranged so as to be offset from the positions facing each other in the flow direction of the game ball. That is, the front and rear regulation units 751, 752, 753 and the regulation units 761, 762, 763 are alternately arranged in the flow direction of the game ball. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), at least the front-rear distance between the front and rear regulation portions 752 and the regulation portion 762, which have the longest protrusion length, is set to be shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball. Yes (2R> L3).

Therefore, the game ball flowing down the second passage portion 710B to the left alternately contacts the front and rear in the order of the regulation portion 761, 751, 762, 752, 763, 753, and meanders with the movement of the front-rear component. Since it flows down in a so-called zigzag manner (so-called zigzag operation), the flow speed (movement speed) of the game ball is reduced as compared with the case where the game ball flows linearly toward the left side (Fig.). 15 (A)).

Therefore, the front and rear regulation units 751, 752, 753 and the regulation unit 761, 762, 763 are downstream from the upstream side of the second start winning opening 701A to the downstream on the upper surface of the starting winning opening door 701B in which the game ball is in the second state. The time required to flow down the second passage portion 710B extending to the vicinity of the side end, that is, the first delay means for delaying the movement of the game ball when the game ball passes over the upper surface of the start winning door 701B. It is configured.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 14 (A), the regulation portion 761 arranged on the most upstream side is guided by the guide wall portion 742 toward the diagonally downward left side and is guided by the regulation portion 743 on the front wall. Since it is possible to contact the game ball guided toward the portion 731A, it is possible to guide the contacted game ball to be pushed back to the upstream side. Therefore, not only the game balls flowing into the second passage portion 710B can be more retained, but also some game balls are guided so as to be able to flow into the branch passage portion 710E from the outlet on the upstream side. Further, since the protruding piece 747 is projected from the upstream end edge of the bottom wall portion 745, that is, the lower side of the out opening, the game ball flowing in from the first passage portion 710A is in the second passage portion rather than the out opening. It is designed to be induced toward 710B at a higher rate.

(Third passage part 710C)
Next, the third passage portion 710C will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 14 (B), the third passage portion 710C faces the fourth passage portion 710D downward from the downstream end of the second passage portion 710B. It is extended in the vertical direction. In the portion corresponding to the lower part of the third passage portion 710C on the back surface of the front wall portion 731A, the regulation portion 780 extending in the vertical direction is formed so as to project toward the passage side, and the falling game ball can be prevented. It is possible to reduce the flow speed while inducing the vehicle toward the rear wall portion 721A.

(4th passage 710D)
Next, the fourth passage portion 710D will be described with reference to FIGS. 11, 12, and 14. As shown in FIGS. 11 (B), 12 (B) and 14 (B), the fourth passage portion 710D is arranged so as to incline downward from the third passage portion 710C toward the left outlet 724. It is formed by a bottom wall portion 775, a front wall portion 731A, and a rear wall portion 721A. A special winning opening 703A that opens upward is formed on the downstream side of the bottom wall portion 775, and the special winning opening 703A can be opened and closed by the special winning opening door 703B.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the front-rear dimension L2 (passage width dimension) of the fourth passage portion 710D is the same as that of the first passage portion 710A and the third passage portion 710C, and the front and rear of the second passage portion 710B. It is shorter than the dimension L1 (L1> L2).

As shown in FIGS. 12B and 14, a plurality of regulating portions 771,772,773,774 are formed on the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball, and the front wall is formed. On the back surface of the portion 731A, a plurality of regulating portions 781, 782, 783 are formed at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball.

With reference to FIG. 12 (B) and FIGS. 14 and 7, the regulation portion 771, 772, 773, 774 is composed of a vertically elongated plate portion extending in the vertical direction. The regulation unit 781, 782, 783 has a substantially triangular shape in the side view, and is composed of a triangular plate portion whose vertical dimension is shorter than that of the regulation unit 771, 772, 773, 774. Further, the protrusion dimension from the front surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the regulation section 771,772,773,774 and the protrusion dimension from the back surface of the front wall portion 731A of the regulation section 781,782,783 are L6 having the same size. ..

The front and rear regulation units 771, 772, 773, 774 and the regulation units 781, 782, and 783 are arranged so as to be offset from the positions facing each other in the flow direction of the game ball. That is, the front and rear regulation units 771, 772, 773, 774 and the regulation units 781, 782, 783 are alternately arranged in the flow direction of the game ball. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, the distance distance L4 between the regulation unit 771,772,773,774 and the regulation unit 781,782,783 in the front-rear direction is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball. (2R> L4).

Therefore, the game ball flowing down the fourth passage portion 710D to the left alternately contacts the regulating portions 771, 781, 772, 782, 773, and 783 in the order of the regulation portion 771, 781, 772, 782, 773, 783, and meanders with the movement of the front-rear component. Since it flows down in a so-called zigzag manner (so-called zigzag operation), the flow speed (movement speed) of the game ball is reduced as compared with the case where the game ball flows linearly toward the left side (Fig.). 15 (B)).

Therefore, the regulation unit 771, 772, 773, 774 and the regulation unit 781, 782, 783 are the downstream ends on the upper surface of the special prize opening door 703B in which the game ball is in the second state from the upstream side of the special winning opening 703A. It constitutes a second delay means for delaying the time required to flow down the fourth passage portion 710D extending to the vicinity of the portion, that is, the movement of the game ball when the game ball passes over the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B. ing.

(Movement of game balls in the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D)
Next, the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D will be described with reference to FIGS. 12, 15, and 16. As shown in FIG. 15A, the second passage portion 710B is a passage extending from the upstream side of the second starting winning opening 701A to the downstream side of the second starting winning opening 701A. Then, when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the second state, the starting winning opening door 701B constitutes a part of the bottom wall portion 745, so that the game ball flows down toward the second starting winning opening 701A and then starts winning. It passes through the upper surface of the door 701B and is guided to the downstream side. When the variable winning ball device 6B is in the first state, the starting winning opening door 701B retracts and the second starting winning opening 701A is opened, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 701A.

Then, in the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A corresponding to the second passage portion 710B, the regulation portions 751, 752, 753 and the regulation portions 761, 762, 763 as the first delay means in the flow direction of the game ball are formed. Are alternately provided, so that the movement of the game ball when moving on the bottom wall portion 745 on the upstream side of the second starting winning opening 701A is delayed, and the variable winning ball device 6B is in the second state. Occasionally, the movement of the game ball when moving the upper surface of the start winning door 701B is delayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, the fourth passage portion 710D is a passage extending from the upstream side of the special winning opening 703A to the downstream side of the special winning opening 703A on the downstream side of the second passage portion 710B. Is. Then, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the second state, the special winning opening door 703B forms a part of the bottom wall portion 775. Therefore, the game ball flows down toward the special winning opening 703A and then the special winning opening. It passes through the upper surface of the door 703B and is guided to the downstream side. When the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the first state, the special winning opening door 703B retracts and the special winning opening 703A is opened, so that the game ball can enter the special winning opening 703A.

Then, in the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A corresponding to the fourth passage portion 710D, the regulation portion 771, 772, 773, 774 and the regulation portion 781, 782 as the first delay means in the flow direction of the game ball are formed. , 783 are alternately provided, so that the movement of the game ball when moving on the bottom wall portion 745 on the upstream side of the special winning opening 703A is delayed, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the second state. At some point, the movement of the game ball when moving the upper surface of the special winning door 703B is delayed.

Here, the time T1 required for the game ball to flow down the distance L11 of the passage portion including the second starting winning opening 701A from the upstream position to the downstream position in the second passage portion 710B and the upstream position in the fourth passage portion 710D. The distance L12 of the passage portion including the special winning opening 703A from the to the downstream position is compared with the time T2 required for the game ball to flow down.

The distance L11 and the distance L12 are the same, and the inclination angle of the starting winning entrance door 701B and the bottom wall portion 745 with respect to the horizontal plane and the inclination angle of the special winning entrance door 703B and the bottom wall portion 775 with respect to the horizontal plane are the same. However, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the front-rear dimension L1 (passage width dimension) of the second passage portion 710B is longer than the front-rear dimension L2 of the fourth passage portion 710D (L1>. L2), and of the regulating section 751, 752, 753 and the regulating section 761, 762, 763 of the second passage section 710B, the regulating section 752 having the largest protruding dimension and the protruding dimension L5 of the regulating section 762 are the fourth passage section. The protrusions of the regulation parts 771,772,773,774 and the regulation parts 781,782,783 of the 710D are longer than the protrusion size L6 (L5> L6), and the maximum front and rear regulation parts in the second passage part 710B are connected to each other. The front-rear distance distance L3 is shorter than the front-rear distance distance L4 between the maximum front-rear restricting portions in the fourth passage portion 710D (L3 <L4).

That is, the second passage portion 710B provided with the variable winning ball device 6B has a longer front-rear dimension (passage width dimension) of the passage than the fourth passage portion 710D provided with the special variable winning ball device 17. , The maximum protrusion dimension of the regulation unit 751, 752, 753, 761, 762, 763 constituting the first delay means is determined by the regulation unit 771, 772, 773, 774, 781, 782, 783 constituting the second delay means. Since it is longer than the maximum protrusion dimension, the swing width in the front-rear direction when the game ball flows down to the left side in each passage is large, and at least a pair of front-rear and front-rear parts adjacent to each other in the flow-down direction among a plurality of regulating portions Because the frontage when passing between the regulation parts is narrow, it will flow down to the left side while meandering greatly back and forth, so the moving speed of the game ball passing through the second passage part 710B is the fourth passage part. Not only is it slower than the moving speed of the game ball passing through the 710D, but the moving distance is also lengthened due to the increase in the front-rear direction component.

Therefore, the degree of delay in the movement of the game ball by the regulation units 751, 752, 753 and 761, 762, 763 constituting the first delay means is higher than the regulation unit 771, 772, 773, 774 which constitutes the second delay means. , 781,782,783, so that the time T1 required for the game ball to flow down the distance L11 is larger than the time T2 required for the game ball to flow down the distance L12. It becomes longer (T1> T2). The degree of delay means that when the game ball flows down the upper surface of the starting winning opening door 701B or the special winning opening door 703B toward the third passage portion 701C on the downstream side, it flows down linearly without meandering back and forth. It is the ratio of the movement speed and the time required for movement when the first delay means and the second delay means meander and flow down while meandering back and forth with respect to the movement speed and the time required for movement.

As described above, the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D have different front-rear dimensions of the passage and the protrusion dimensions from the wall portion of the regulation portion constituting the first delay means and the second delay means, respectively. The moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes through the variable winning ball device 6B (upper surface of the starting winning door 701B) is higher than that of the special variable winning ball device 17 (upper surface of the special winning door 703B). It is configured to be slower than the moving speed of the game ball when passing.

(Flowing mode of the game ball in the second KT state)
Next, the flow-down mode of the game ball in the game ball passage 710 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16A, when the player plays a right-handed game, the game balls can flow into the inflow port 723 of the winning unit 700 and the winning ball device 6C, and the game balls flowing into the inflow port 723 After flowing down the game ball passage 710, it flows out from the outflow port 724. When most of the game balls launched at regular intervals (for example, at intervals of 0.6 seconds) by the player's right-handed operation flow into the inflow port 723 in sequence, the first delay means (regulation unit) enters the second passage portion 710B. 751, 752, 753 and regulation section 761, 762, 763) are provided, and second delay means (regulation section 771, 772, 773, 774 and regulation section 781, 782, 783) are provided in the fourth passage section 710D. As a result, the moving speed of the game ball in each passage portion is compared with the moving speed when the game ball linearly moves toward the third passage portion 710C regardless of the first delay means or the second delay means. descend.

Therefore, a plurality of game balls flow down all at once, but the degree of delay in which the first delay means delays the movement of the game balls is larger than the degree of delay in which the second delay means delays the movement of the game balls. Therefore, there are many situations in which more game balls are flowing down in the second passage portion 710B than in the fourth passage portion 710D. Here, when the game ball is won in the winning ball device 6C when the game state is the second KT state, the variable display of the second special symbol is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, two pieces are displayed in the fourth passage portion 710D. The game balls P1 and P2 flow down the upper surface of the special winning door 703B, and for example, four game balls P3 to P6 flow down into the second passage portion 710B.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the special winning opening door 703B is opened based on the stop display of the small hit symbol, the game balls P1 and P2 on the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B fall. Then, the special winning opening 703A is entered (winning), but the subsequent game balls P3 to P6 are delayed in movement by the first delay means, so that these game balls P3 to P6 are specially won together with the game balls P1 and P2. Since it becomes difficult to enter the mouth 703A, it is possible to prevent excessive prizes from being generated due to a large number of game balls entering all at once when the special winning door 703A is opened based on the occurrence of small hits. ..

That is, in one game ball passage 710 in which two variable winning ball devices are arranged on the upstream side and the downstream side, the movement of the game ball is delayed by the first delay means provided in the second passage portion 710B. Since the degree is larger than the degree of delay in the movement of the game ball by the second delay means provided in the fourth passage portion 710D, the moving speed of the game ball passing through the upper surface of the start winning door 701B is higher. Since the moving speed of the game ball passing through the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B is slower, the game ball is more likely to stay in the second passage portion 710B than in the fourth passage portion 710D.

Further, since the movement of the game balls P1 and P2 on the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B is delayed by the second delay means, a plurality of games are played when the special winning opening 703A is opened based on the occurrence of a small hit. While the balls P1 and P2 can be made to win the special winning opening 703A all at once, the movement of the game ball flowing down the second passage portion 710B on the upstream side of the fourth passage portion 710D is delayed by the first delay means. As a result, when the special winning opening 703A is opened, it is possible to suppress excessive winning of the following balls P3 to P6 in addition to the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B. It is possible to optimize the degree of delay of the game ball in each of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side and the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side.

Further, between the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D, a third passage for guiding the game ball in the front-rear direction intersecting the flow direction (for example, diagonally downward to the left) of the game ball in these passage portions. Since the portion 710C is provided, it takes a long time for the succeeding ball flowing down the second passage portion 710B to reach the fourth passage portion 710D. Therefore, when the special winning opening 703A is opened, the special winning opening 703A is opened. It is possible to prevent the game ball from winning excessively in the winning opening 703A.

Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of delay in the movement of the game ball by the first delay means provided in the second passage portion 710B is larger than that of the game ball by the second delay means provided in the fourth passage portion 710D. When the special winning opening 703A is opened, the following balls P3 to P6 and the like are excessively won in addition to the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B because the movement is delayed. However, for example, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the second starting winning opening 701A is formed smaller than the special winning opening 703A, so that the first delay means is used. By making the degree of delay in the movement of the game ball larger than the degree of delay in the movement of the game ball by the second delay means, when the second start winning opening 701A is opened, the upper surface of the starting winning opening door 701B flows down. It is possible to prevent an excessive number of game balls from being won.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the portions corresponding to the second passage portion 710B, the third passage portion 710C, and the fourth passage portion 710D on the back surface of the rear wall portion 721A of the first passage forming unit 700A (FIG. 17 and the region shown by halftone dots in FIG. 18) are formed in an uneven shape and a light diffusing portion 790 is formed.

The LED substrate 726 is attached to the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A at positions below the second passage portion 710B, the third passage portion 710C, and the fourth passage portion 710D between the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A. It is arranged substantially in parallel with each other, and a plurality of winning unit LEDs 201 are provided on the front surface thereof. The LED 201 for a plurality of winning units is an angle LED capable of emitting light of seven colors and irradiating light along the front surface of the LED substrate 726, and is a part of the regulation portion 731B of the cover member 731. The walls of the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D are provided so as to be able to irradiate from below. Further, a concave-convex light diffusion portion 791 is also formed on the wall portion of the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D, which are a part of the regulation portion 731B.

Therefore, when the winning unit LED 201 emits light, the light from the winning unit LED 201 enters the wall portion of the second passage portion 710B or the fourth passage portion 710D, which is the regulation portion 731B, and is diffused by the light diffusing portion 791. Then, the wall portions of the second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D emit light, and the light incident on the rear wall portion 721A from the regulation portion 731B is reflected forward by the light diffusion portion 790 and diffused forward. Since the light is emitted, the second passage portion 710B, the third passage portion 710C, the fourth passage portion 710D, the second starting winning opening 701A, and the special winning opening 703A can be made to emit light. ..

Further, when the winning unit LED 201 is arranged on the back side of the rear wall portion 721A so that light can be irradiated from the rear to the front, the wiring member C20 or the like described later may be an obstacle, whereas the game LED 201 for winning unit by utilizing the space below the passage formed between the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A in order to provide the game ball passage 710 in the game area Y formed on the front side of the board 2. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize a light emitting effect while increasing space efficiency.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, on the back side of the rear wall portion 721A, a wiring member C1 for electrically connecting the LED substrate 726 and the effect control substrate 12 is provided in a portion corresponding to the light diffusion portion 790. It is wired in a substantially inverted C shape in the rear view from the bottom to the upper left along the line. In this way, even when the wiring member C1 is wired on the back side of the rear wall portion 721A made of the transmissive member, the wiring member C1 is wired along the back side of the uneven light diffusing portion 790. Since the light diffusing portion 790 impairs the visibility from the front, it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the wiring member C1 through the rear wall portion 721A, so that the deterioration of the design can be suppressed.

Further, the wiring member C2 for electrically connecting the solenoid 81 and the effect control board 12, the wiring member C3 for electrically connecting the solenoid 82 and the effect control board 12, the solenoid 83 and the effect control board 12 The wiring member C4 for electrically connecting the wires, the second start port switch 22C and the effect control board 12, the wiring member C5 for electrically connecting the second start port switch 22C, and the first count switch 23 and the effect control board 12 are electrically connected. The wiring member C6 for connecting to the wiring member C6 and the wiring member C7 for electrically connecting the second count switch 24 and the effect control board 12 are gathered on the wiring member C1 on the back side of the light diffusing unit 790. Since the wiring members C1 to C7 are converged by the binding member B at a plurality of places, a unit in which a plurality of winning openings are arranged can be realized, and the wiring space can be consolidated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, an LED substrate 726 having a plurality of winning unit LEDs 201 for causing the game ball passage 710 to emit light is attached to the first passage forming unit 700A of the winning unit 700. Therefore, only by attaching the first passage forming unit 700A to the game board 2, the LED 201 for the winning unit for these effects can be provided to the game board 2 together. Further, since the display unit 727 having the display unit is attached to the first passage forming unit 700A of the winning unit 700, various types different from the passage can be obtained only by attaching the first passage forming unit 700A to the game board 2. A display unit 727 capable of displaying information can also be provided on the game board 2.

(Push button 31)
Next, the push button 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 29. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a push button. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the push button. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the effect body. 22A is a front view showing an effect body, and FIG. 22B is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 22A. 23A and 23B are right side views showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation non-detection position and FIG. 23B is a state in which the operating body is in the operation non-detection position. 24A and 24B are a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 22A, and FIG. 24B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation detection position. 25 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line HH of FIG. 24A, and FIG. 25B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG showing a state in which the rotating body is in a separated position. FIG. 26 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 24 (A). 27 (A) to 27 (E) are diagrams for explaining an operation example of the effect body. 28 (A) to 28 (G) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. 29 (H) to 29 (J) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the push button 31 includes a base body 301 fixed below the glass window 50a in the glass door frame 50, an effect body 302 supported by the base body 301, and the base body 301 and the base body 301. The front cover 303 attached to the base body 301 so as to cover the front side of the effect body 302, and the left cover 304L and the right cover attached to the base body 301 so as to cover the left and right sides of the base body 301 and the effect body 302. It mainly has 304R. The front cover 303, the left cover 304L, and the right cover 304R are made of a non-permeable synthetic resin material.

The base body 301 includes a horizontal base portion 301A arranged substantially horizontally, left and right support portions 301L and 301R extending diagonally forward and upward from the left and right sides of the horizontal base portion 301A, and a horizontal base portion 301A. It mainly has an inclined base portion 301B which is arranged so as to be inclined so that the rear side is located above the front side in the upper part.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 22 to 24, the rotary motor 310 is fixed at a lower position on the left side surface of the right support portion 301R, and is fixed to the drive shaft 310A of the rotary motor 310. The drive gear 320, the driven gear 321 that meshes with the drive gear 320, the driven gear 322 that meshes with the driven gear 321 and the driven gear 323 that meshes with the driven gear 322 can rotate about a rotation axis that faces in the left-right direction. It is provided in.

On the other hand, on the right side surface of the support portion 301L on the left side, a driven gear 331 connected coaxially with the driven gear 321 via a connecting shaft 324, a driven gear 332 meshing with the driven gear 331, and a driven gear 322 The driven gears 323 that mesh with each other are rotatably provided about a rotation axis that faces the left-right direction. Therefore, when the drive gear 320 is rotated by the rotation motor 310, the driven gears 321 to 323 rotate, and the driven gears 331 to 333 rotate in conjunction with each other via the connecting shaft 324.

For convenience of explanation, the driven gears 323 and 323 are provided on the effect body 302 side in FIG. 20 (see FIG. 21 for the driven gear 323), but they are actually rotatably provided on the support portions 301L and 301R. There is.

Support shafts 340A to 340C for guiding the operating body 350, which will be described later, so as to be movable in the diagonally vertical direction are erected diagonally forward and upward at the front left and right positions and the rear side center position of the inclined base portion 301B. A compression spring 341 for urging the operating body 350 upward is mounted on the outer circumference of each of the support shafts 340A to 340C. Further, the tilt base portion 301B is provided with a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) for detecting the operation of the operating body 350.

As shown in FIG. 24, the effect body 302 has an operation non-detection position (see FIG. 23 (A)) above the base body 301 and an operation detection position (FIG. 23 (B)) rearward and lower than the operation non-detection position. The operating body 350, which constitutes a displacement portion that is movably supported in the diagonally vertical direction with respect to (see), the fixed body 360 fixed to the base body 301, and the fixed body 360 by the rotation of the driven gears 323 and 323. It is mainly composed of a rotating body 380 that can rotate around it.

As shown in FIGS. 21 to 26, the operation body 350 is formed in a substantially spherical shape by the operation base 351 and the operation cover 352 assembled on the upper part of the operation base 351. Insertion holes 353A to 353C are formed in the operation base 351, and support shafts 340A to 340C of the horizontal base portion 301A are inserted into these insertion holes 353A to 353C from below. A compression spring 341 is ringed between the operation base 351 and the horizontal base portion 301A on the support shafts 340A to 340C, and the heads of the support shafts 340A to 340C move the operation base 351 upward from the operation detection position. Is regulated so that the operating body 350 is always maintained at the operation detection position by the urging force of the compression spring 341.

Further, since the support shafts 340A to 340C are provided below the rotating body 380, they are arranged at positions that do not overlap or intersect the rotating body 380 (see FIG. 24). Further, a vibration motor 312 is attached to the operation base 351.

The operation cover 352 is transparently formed of a translucent synthetic resin material, and the fixed body 360 and the rotating body 380 arranged inside the operation body 350 can be visually recognized through the operation cover 352. Further, in the state where the push button 31 is assembled to the glass door frame 50, the operation cover 352 is exposed to the outside without being covered by the front cover 303, the left cover 304L, and the right cover 304R, and the game is played. An operation unit that can be pressed by a person is configured (see FIG. 19).

Further, semicircular notches 352L and 352R are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the operation cover 352 so as to avoid interference with the support portions 301L and 301R of the base body 301.

The fixed body 360 includes a fixed base 361, a fixed cover 362 assembled on the upper portion of the fixed base 361, a substrate base 363 arranged between the fixed base 361 and the fixed cover 362, and a plurality of effect LEDs 313 on the upper surface. Is provided so as to be able to irradiate light upward, and is mainly composed of an LED substrate 364 fixed to the upper surface of the substrate base 363.

The fixed base 361 has a drive mechanism portion 361A and shaft portions 361L and 361R extending laterally from the drive mechanism portion 361A. An opening / closing motor 311 is attached to the lower surface of the drive mechanism unit 361A. On the upper surface of the drive mechanism unit 361A, a drive gear 365 fixed to a drive shaft (not shown) of the opening / closing motor 311 protruding upward and a rotation shaft oriented in the vertical direction to the left and right of the drive gear 365 can be rotated. The driven gears 366L and 366R that are arranged in the above and mesh with the drive gear 365, and the upper surfaces of the drive mechanism portion 361A and the shaft portion 361L and 361R are provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction so that the rotating body 380 can be slid in the left-right direction. The slide members 367L and 367R are provided.

A connecting shaft 366A is projected at an eccentric position on the upper surface of each of the driven gears 366L and 366R, and the connecting shaft 366A is inserted into a long hole 367A formed in the slide members 367L and 367R and facing the front-rear direction. Further, the slide members 367L and 367R are guided so as to be movable in the left-right direction between the fixed base 361 and the upper substrate base 363. Therefore, the drive gear 365 and the driven gears 366L and 366R are rotated in the forward and reverse directions by the opening / closing motor 311, so that the slide members 367L and 367R are separated from each other in close proximity to each other (see FIG. 25A). It moves in the left-right direction from the position (see FIG. 25B).

The fixed cover 362 is transparently formed of a translucent synthetic resin material, and has a hemispherical portion 362A and shaft portions 362L and 362R extending laterally from the hemispherical portion 362A. The surface of the hemisphere portion 362A is formed in a diamond-cut shape, and the back surfaces of the hemisphere portion 362A and the shaft portions 362L and 362R are formed with an uneven light diffusing portion 368 (see FIG. 26). Since the hemisphere portion 362A is provided so as to cover the front surface side of the LED substrate 364, the light from the effect LED 313 can be diffused and emitted to the outside. Further, a part of the light incident on the hemisphere portion 362A from the effect LED 313 is guided to the shaft portions 362L and 362R side, and is diffused to the outside by the light diffusing portion 368 formed on the back surface of the shaft portions 362L and 362R. It is said that it can be emitted.

The substrate base 363 has a substrate portion 363A on which the LED substrate 364 is arranged and a wiring cover portion 363B extending to the right side from the substrate portion 363A, and is arranged between the fixed base 361 and the fixed cover 362. The space formed by the fixed base 361 and the fixed cover 362 is divided vertically. Therefore, a space for arranging drive mechanisms such as slide members 367L and 367R is formed on the lower surface side of the substrate base 363, while the LED substrate 364 and the effect control substrate 12 are provided on the upper surface side of the substrate base 363. A wiring space is formed in which the wiring member C20 for connection can be wired (see FIG. 26).

The wiring member C20 to which one end is connected is arranged along the wiring space formed by the wiring cover portion 363B and the shaft portion 362R of the fixed cover portion 362, and is routed from the right end portion of the wiring cover portion 363B to the right side. Will be done. Further, since the light diffusing portion 368 is formed on the inner surface of the shaft portion 362R, it is difficult to visually recognize the internal wiring member C20 from the outside of the fixed cover 362.

The rotating body 380 is formed by a rotating portion 381L, 381R having a shape obtained by dividing a hollow spherical body into left and right, a shaft portion 361L, 361R of a fixed base 361, and a shaft portion 362L, 362R of a fixed cover 362. It has movable rings 382L, 382R and connecting rings 383L, 383R rotatably mounted on a substantially cylindrical shaft portion (hereinafter, referred to as a shaft portion 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R) facing the above.

The rotating portions 381L and 381R are made of a synthetic resin material having transparency and colored in a predetermined color (for example, red), and an uneven light diffusing portion 385 is formed on the inner surface. Further, a hole 384 that can be inserted into the shafts 361L, 362L, 361R, and 362R is formed on the side surface, and the driven gear 323 and 333 of the base body 301 and the connecting ring 383L are formed around the hole 384. Insertion holes 387 through which a connecting shaft 386 for connecting and fixing the 383R can be inserted are formed at two positions.

The movable rings 382L and 382R are formed with a circular opening 389 into which the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R can be inserted. The end portions 367B of the slide members 367L and 367R are arranged in the opening 389, and the movable rings 382L and 382R are rotatable with respect to the slide members 367L and 367R and are locked to the outside so as not to be detached. The movable rings 382L and 382R are fastened to the rotating portions 381L and 381R via screws so as to sandwich the end portions 367B of the slide members 367L and 367R arranged in the opening 389 with the rotating portions 381L and 381R from the left and right sides. To.

Further, the movable rings 382L and 382R have two insertion holes 388 formed in the peripheral edge of the opening 389, and by inserting these insertion holes 388 into the connecting shaft 386, the movable rings 382L and 382R can be moved in the left-right direction by the connecting shaft 386. You will be guided. That is, the movable rings 382L and 382R and the rotating portions 381L and 381R integrated with the movable rings 382L and 382R are guided by the connecting shaft 386 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction.

Since the driven gears 323 and 333 integrated with the connecting rings 383L and 383R via the connecting shaft 386 are formed with circular openings 334 into which the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R can be inserted, the shaft portion is formed. It is supported by the left and right support portions 301L and 301R of the base body 301 so as to be rotatable around 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R.

As shown in FIGS. 23 to 26, in the fixed body 360, the left and right shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R are fixed to the through holes 335 formed in the support portions 301L, 301R so as to be relatively non-rotatable. It is fixed to the base body 301, and the ends of the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, and 362R are laterally exposed through the through holes 335. Further, since an opening is formed in the right end surface of the right shaft portions 361R and 362R, the wiring member C20 can be routed to the outside of the support portion 301R.

Further, rotating portions 381L, 381R, movable rings 382L, 382R, connecting rings 383L, 383R, and driven gears 323, 333 are rotatably inserted into the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R facing in the left-right direction. There is. Therefore, the driven gears 323 and 333 are rotated by rotating the rotation motor 310, so that the movable rings 382L and 382R inserted into the two connecting shafts 386 parallel to the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R. And the rotating portions 381L and 381R rotate around the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R.

Further, the drive gear 365 and the driven gears 366L and 366R are rotated in the forward and reverse directions by the opening / closing motor 311 so that the slide members 367L and 367R are moved to the close position (see FIG. 25 (A)) and the separated position (see FIG. 25 (B)). ), As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the left and right rotating portions 381L and 381R are in contact with each other or in close proximity to each other to form a spherical body (origin position). , As shown in FIG. 25B, the left and right rotating portions 381L and 381R are separated from each other and slide in the left-right direction with the separation position where the spherical body is separated to the left and right.

(Operation example of push button 31)
Next, an operation example of the push button 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 27. The push button 31 includes a base body 301, an operating body 350 displaceable with respect to the base body 301, a fixed body 360 fixed to the base body 301, and a rotating body 380 rotatable with respect to the fixed body 360. A hollow rotating body 380 is arranged inside the hollow operating body 350, and a fixed body 360 is arranged inside the rotating body 380.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the push button 31, the operation body 350 in the effect body 302 has an upper operation non-detection position (see FIGS. 23 (A) and 24 (A)) and a lower operation detection position. (See FIG. 23 (B) and FIG. 24 (B)), it is possible to move diagonally in the vertical direction. Normally, it is maintained in the operation non-detection position by the urging force of the compression spring 341, and moves to the operation detection position by pressing the operation cover 352 downward. When the push sensor 35B detects a detected portion (not shown) provided on the operation base 351 at the operation detection position, the pressing operation (operation) by the player is detected. When the hand is released, the compression spring 341 is urged to the non-operation detection position by the urging force.

As shown in FIG. 24, the operation body 350 is restricted from moving upward when the operation base 351 comes into contact with the heads of the support shafts 340A to 340C at the operation detection position, and the operation base 351 is restricted at the operation detection position. The downward movement is restricted by the predetermined portion 351A coming into contact with the predetermined portion 301T of the inclined base portion 301B of the base body 301. On the other hand, the operation cover 352 that can be operated by the player is provided so as not to come into contact with other members such as the support portions 301L and 301R at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, a gap S is formed between the support portions 301L and 301R and the notch portions 352L and 352R of the operation cover 352 at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. So don't touch.

Therefore, even if an impact is applied by the player pressing down the operation cover 352 strongly, the operation cover 352 is less likely to be damaged, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being injured. Since the gap S is covered by the left cover 304L and the right cover 304R, the player's finger pinching is prevented.

Further, in the operating body 350, the operating base 351 is movably guided by the three support shafts 340A to 340C with respect to the inclined base portion 301B of the base body 301, and is urged upward by the urging force of the compression spring 341. It is maintained at the operation non-detection position, and the insertion holes 353A to 353C of the operation base 351 are formed to have a diameter larger than that of the support shafts 340A to 340C. Therefore, it is possible to vibrate by the vibration motor 312. Specifically, the operation body 350 is moved back and forth by the operation base 351 moving diagonally up and down along the support shafts 340A to 340C and the play between the support shafts 340A to 340C and the insertion holes 353A to 353C. Includes reciprocating movements such as tilting left and right.

Further, the vibration by the vibration motor 312 is transmitted to the base body 301 via the support shafts 340A to 340C, so that the base body 301 not only the fixed body 360 and the rotating body 380 but also the glass door frame 50 and the game. Since it is also transmitted to the machine frame 3, etc., the entire pachinko gaming machine 1 can vibrate. Further, the vibration can be transmitted to the player via the ball striking operation handle 30.

Further, among the effectors 302, only the operating body 350 is displaced (moved) with respect to the base body 301 according to the operation of the player, and the fixed body 360 and the rotating body 380 are displaced (moving) with respect to the operation body 350 according to the operation of the operating body 350. Since it does not operate, it is possible to prevent disconnection, failure, etc. from occurring due to the direct transmission of external force by the player's operation to the rotating body 380 capable of rotational operation and the fixed body 360 to which the driving mechanism thereof is assembled. .. Further, since the wiring member C20 is routed on the upper surface side of the wiring cover portion 363B in the right shaft portions 361R and 362R, the rotating body 380 is not affected by the operation of the operating body 350.

As shown in FIG. 25, the rotating body 380 can be vertically rotated around the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R supported by the base body 301 in the left-right direction by the rotating motor 310, and is for opening and closing. The motor 311 slides the slide members 367L and 367R between the proximity position and the separation position in the left-right direction, so that the rotating portions 381L and 381R are combined with each other (see FIG. 25A) and separated positions (FIG. 25). (See (B)) and slides to the left and right. As described above, the rotating body 380 has a vertical rotation operation by the rotation motor 310, a slide movement operation in the left-right direction by the opening / closing motor 311, and a vertical rotation operation and a slide movement operation by the rotation motor 310 and the opening / closing motor 311. Can be executed respectively.

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the effect body 302 configured in this way operates the operating body 350 in a state where the rotating portions 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are located at the united position which is the origin position. The internal rotating body 380 is visible through the cover 352, but the internal fixed body 360 of the rotating body 380 is difficult to see.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect body 302 has a slide operation (first direction) in which the rotating portions 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are linearly slid in the left-right direction (first direction) by the opening / closing motor 311. 1 operation) and, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) and 27 (D), a rotational operation (second operation) in which the rotating portions 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are rotated in the vertical direction (second direction) by the rotating motor 310. As shown in FIG. 27 (E), the vibrating motor 312 enables the operating body 350 to reciprocate in the three-dimensional directions of up and down, front and back, and left and right by vibration (third operation). There is.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) and 27 (D), the effect control CPU 120 rotates a plurality of effect LEDs 313 clockwise (front view) when the rotating portions 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are rotating vertically. Or counterclockwise), that is, a hemispherical fixed cover that emits the light of these effect LED 313s to the outside by performing light emission control in which the lights are sequentially turned on in a horizontal rotation direction different from the vertical rotation direction which is the second direction. It is possible to perform a light emitting effect that makes the 362 appear to be rotating. That is, by simultaneously performing the rotation operation of the structure by the rotating portions 381L and 381R and the rotation light emission control by the effect LED 313, the rotation operation can be made to look more preferable, which improves the interest.

Further, in addition to the rotation operation of the rotating body 380 and the rotation light emission control by the effect LED 313, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), the operating body 350 can be reciprocated in the three-dimensional direction by the vibration motor 312.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 has a sliding operation (first operation) of the rotating body 380 in the effect body 302 in the left-right direction (first direction) and a vertical direction (second operation) different from the first direction of the rotating body 380. The rotation operation (second operation) in the direction (direction) and the reciprocating operation (third operation) different from the first operation and the second operation of the operating body 350 can be individually executed, and the first operation and the first operation can be executed. At least two or more of the two operations and the third operation can be combined and executed.

(Examples of various effects during variable display)
Next, based on FIG. 28, an operation example in various effects executed by the effect control CPU 120 during execution of the variable display of the super reach will be described by taking the variable display of the super reach as an example.

As shown in FIG. 28 (A), for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the super reach is started, the variable display mode becomes the normal reach and the normal reach effect is produced as shown in FIG. 28 (B). To be started. Next, at the timing before the timing of switching from the normal reach to the super reach, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect control CPU 120 starts the operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the push button 31.

In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image Z1 including a button image imitating the push button 31, a time gauge image showing the operation validity period, and a character image of "press!" Is displayed for a predetermined period. At this time, the push button 31 does not reciprocate (third operation) while the operating body 350 is maintained at the operation non-detection position, and the rotating body 380 slides (first operation) at the united position (origin position). And the rotation operation (second operation) is not performed, and the effect LED 313 is in the non-light emitting state. Next, as shown in FIGS. 28 (D) and 28 (E), a super reach effect in which the ally character Z2 and the enemy character Z3 confront each other is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (F), at the timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect, the rotating body 380 in the push button 31 is started in response to the start of the reduced display of the effect image Z4. Is separated to the left and right by the first operation. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), the rotating body 380 separated to the left and right starts vertical rotation by the second operation, and the rotating light emitting effect by the effect LED 313 is started.

Further, at the timing when the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), the decision operation effect for notifying whether or not the hit is a big hit is started, and the operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 31 is started. Will be done. Here, the operation promotion image Z5 composed of a button image larger than the button image in FIG. 28C is displayed for a predetermined period. The operation promotion image Z5 is a button that imitates (corresponds to) the push button 31 in which the rotating body 380 separated to the left and right by the first operation rotates vertically by the second operation while the rotating light emitting effect is performed by the effect LED 313. It is said to be an image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (I), when the variable display result is a big hit, the ally character Z2 becomes the enemy character Z3 at the timing when the operation of the push button 31 is detected or the operation valid period elapses without the operation being detected. The jackpot notification image Z6 that notifies that the battle has been won by defeating is displayed, and at the push button 31, the rotating body 380 separated to the left and right by the first operation is used for directing while rotating vertically by the second operation. Along with the rotational light emission effect by the LED 313, it is notified that the variable display result has become a big hit by the operating body 350 reciprocating in the three-dimensional direction by the third operation, that is, by vibrating.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29 (J), when the variable display result is out of alignment, the ally character Z2 becomes the enemy character Z3 at the timing when the operation of the push button 31 is detected or the operation valid period elapses without the operation being detected. The image Z7 for notification of loss is displayed, which notifies that the player has been defeated in the battle. Along with this, in the push button 31, the second operation, the third operation, and the rotation light emission effect are stopped, and the rotating body 380 is returned to the united position by the first operation, so that the variable display result is out of order. Is notified.

In this way, in the super reach effect, the player operates (displaces) the operation body 350 of the push button 31 from the non-operation detection position to the operation detection position, so that the operation (operation) of the player is a push sensor. Based on the detection by 35B, a plurality of operations such as the second operation (vertical rotation) of the rotating body 380 and the third operation (vibration) of the operating body 350 by the vibration motor 312 are combined in the push button 31. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest.

(About each production device)
The first effect device 500 and the second effect device 800 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32. 30A and 30B are front views showing a first effect device and a second effect device before operation, and FIG. 30B is a front view showing a first effect device after operation and a second effect device before operation. .. 31A and 31B are explanatory views showing a second effect device before operation, and FIG. 31B is a front view showing a second effect device after operation. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view showing the first effect device and the second effect device.

As shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, the first effect device 500 is operably provided on the base frame body 550 fixedly installed between the image display device 5 and the game board 2 and the base frame body 550. It has a plurality of first production units 510, second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, and fourth production units 540L, 540R, and the origin position located at the upper part of the base frame 550 and the above. A first movable body 501 that can be moved to and from an effect position (see FIG. 30 (B)) below the origin position (see FIG. 30 (A)) is provided, and the first movable body 501 is produced from the origin position. By moving to the position, one structure (predetermined in the present embodiment) by the first effect unit 510, the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R. The head of the character) is configured.

The second effect device 800 has second movable bodies 800L and 800R operably attached to both the left and right sides of the base frame body 550, and directs the second movable bodies 800L and 800R from the origin position (see FIG. 30). The image display device 5 is an effect position from the origin position (see FIG. 30) or is moved toward the front side of the image display device 5 toward the center side of the image display device 5 which is the position (see FIG. 31 (A)). It is possible to move the image display device 5 toward the center side of the image display device 5 and to tilt the decorative members 803 and 803 so as to face each other (FIG. 31 (B)). reference).

(First production device 500)
Next, the first effect device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 32 to 36. FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device as viewed diagonally from the front right. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device as viewed from diagonally right rear.

As shown in FIGS. 30 and 32, the first effect device 500 has a base frame body 550, a first origin position (see FIG. 30 (A)), and a first effect position (see FIG. 30 (B)). Of the first effect unit 510, which can move in the vertical direction between the first effect unit 510, and between the second origin position (see FIG. 30 (A)) and the second effect position (see FIG. 30 (B)). The first between the second effect units 520L and 520R, which can move in a direction different from the moving direction, and the third origin position (see FIG. 30 (A)) and the third effect position (see FIG. 30 (B)). The third effect units 530L and 530R, which can move in a direction different from the moving direction of the effect unit 510, and the fourth origin position (see FIG. 30 (A)) and the fourth effect position (see FIG. 30 (B)). The first movable body 501 having the fourth effect units 540L and 540R that can move in a direction different from the moving direction of the first effect unit 510 and the first effect unit 510 are placed at the first origin position and the first effect position. A base frame that holds the first drive mechanism 560 that operates between the two, a control board (not shown) that controls the first drive mechanism 560, the first effect motors 560L, 560R, etc. of the first drive mechanism 560. It is mainly composed of a base holding frame 559 arranged on the upper back side of the 550, and a first effect unit 510, a second effect unit 520L, 520R, and a third effect unit arranged at each effect position. The 530L, 530R and the fourth effect units 540L, 540R make it recognizable as one structure (in the present embodiment, the head of a predetermined character) (see FIG. 30B).

The second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R are directly or indirectly connected to the first production unit 510, and the first production unit 510 by the first drive mechanism 560. The second effect units 520L and 520R move from the second origin position to the second effect position, and the third effect units 530L and 530R move from the third origin position to the third effect position according to the movement from the first origin position to the first effect position. The effect position, the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R can be moved from the fourth origin position to the fourth effect position.

As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the base frame 550 has first slits 552L and 552R that penetrate in the front-rear direction and extend in an oblique direction in order from the upper side, and first shaft portions 551L and 551R that project forward. The guide rails 553L, 553R (see FIG. 32) fixed to the left side or the right side and extending in the vertical direction, the second shaft portions 554L, 554R protruding forward, and an arc-shaped penetrating in the front-rear direction. It has a second slit 555L, 555R and a third shaft portion 556L, 556R protruding forward.

As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the first effect unit 510 is arranged on the front side of the base frame 550, the movable member 511, the decorative member 512 arranged on the front side of the movable member 511, and the movable member. A plurality of first effect unit LEDs 514A (see FIG. 2) arranged between the movable member 511 and the decorative member 512 and the shaft member 513 fixed to the lower end of the 511 and projecting to the front side of the decorative member 512. It is mainly composed of an LED substrate 514 (see the inside of the alternate long and short dash line frame of FIG. 34) and a wiring holder 515 (see the inside of the alternate long and short dash line frame of FIG. 34) attached to the back side of the movable member 511.

The movable member 511 has first effect rails 511a and 511b extending in the vertical direction, first slits 511c and 511d penetrating in the front-rear direction and extending in the diagonal direction, and extending in the left-right direction through the front-rear direction. It has second slits 511e and 511f (see the inside of the alternate long and short dash line frame in FIG. 34). The first effect unit rails 511a and 511b are slidably provided along the guide rails 553L and 553R of the base frame body 550.

The decorative member 512 has a translucent portion made of a transparent resin, and the light emitted from the LED 514A for the first effect portion of the LED substrate 514 can be transmitted through the translucent portion. Further, a through hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the central portion of the shaft member 513.

The second effect units 520L and 520R have a connecting member 523 that rotatably connects the second effect units 520L and 520R. Since the left and right second effect units 520L and 520R have substantially the same configuration, the description of the second effect unit 520R will be simplified.

A first shaft portion 521a is projected on the right side of the back surface of the second effect portion 520L, and a through hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the central portion of the first shaft portion 521a (see FIG. 34). A second shaft portion 521b is projected from the left end portion of the back surface of the second production portion 520L. The second shaft portion 521b is inserted into the first slit 552L of the base frame body 550 and is slidable along the first slit 552L.

Similar to the second effect portion 520L, the first shaft portion 522a and the second shaft portion 522b are formed on the back surface of the second effect portion 520R, and the second shaft portion 522b is the second of the base frame body 550. It is inserted into the 1st slit 552R and can slide along the 1st slit 552R.

A pair of left and right first shaft portions 523a and second shaft portions 523b projecting rearward are formed in the central portion of the connecting member 523 in the left-right direction on the back surface side (see FIG. 34). The first shaft portion 523a is inserted through the through hole of the first shaft portion 521a of the second effect portion 520L, and the second shaft portion 523b is inserted through the through hole of the first shaft portion 522a of the second effect portion 520R. There is. As a result, the second effect unit 520L is rotatable around the first shaft portion 523a, and the second effect unit 520R is rotatable around the second shaft portion 523b. Further, since the size of the first shaft portion 523a in the front-rear direction is longer than that of the first shaft portion 521a of the second effect portion 520L, the rear end side protruding from the first shaft portion 521a of the second production portion 520L. The portion is fixed to the through hole of the shaft member 513. That is, the second effect units 520L and 520R are connected to the shaft member 513 of the first effect unit 510 via the first shaft portion 523a of the connecting member 523.

The third effect units 530L and 530R are arranged on the front side of the first effect unit 510 and below each of the second effect units 520L and 520R, and have fourth gears 533L and 533R. Since the third effect unit 530L and 530R have substantially the same configuration, the description of the third effect unit 530R will be simplified.

On the back surface side of the third effect unit 530L, a first shaft portion 531a formed on one end side (upper side) and protruding rearward, and a second shaft portion 531a located on the lower side of the first shaft portion 531a and projecting rearward. It has a biaxial portion 531b and a permanent magnet 534 fixed to the other end (lower side) (see FIG. 34). Similar to the third effect unit 530L, the third effect unit 530R has a first shaft portion 532a, a second shaft portion 532b, and a permanent magnet 534 (see FIG. 34).

The fourth production units 540L and 540R are arranged between the first production unit 510 and the third production units 530L and 530R and below each of the second production units 520L and 520R, and are arranged with the third arms 543L and 543R. It has fourth arms 544L and 544R. Since the fourth effect unit 540L and 540R have substantially the same configuration, the description of the fourth effect unit 540R will be simplified.

The fourth effect unit 540L is formed with a through hole 541a penetrating in the front-rear direction and an arc-shaped slit 541b penetrating in the front-rear direction. Further, on the back surface side of the fourth effect portion 540L, a first shaft portion 541c and a second shaft portion 541d projecting rearward are formed. The first shaft portion 531a of the third effect unit 530L is inserted into the through hole 541a of the fourth effect unit 540L. Since the size of the first shaft portion 531a in the front-rear direction is longer than that of the through hole 541a, the rear end portion protruding from the through hole 541a is fixed to the fourth gear 533L. The second shaft portion 531b of the third effect portion 530L is inserted into the slit 541b of the fourth effect portion 540L so that the second shaft portion 531b can slide along the slit 541b. The first shaft portion 541c is inserted through the first slit 511c of the movable member 511 and is slidable along the first slit 511c, and the length dimension in the front-rear direction is longer than that of the first slit 511c. Therefore, the rear end portion protrudes from the first slit 511c and is rotatably attached to the first through hole 543a of the third arm 543L. That is, the fourth effect unit 540L is connected to the movable member 511 of the first effect unit 510 via the first shaft unit 541c and the third arm 543L.

Similar to the fourth effect unit 540L, the fourth effect unit 540R is formed with a through hole 542a, a slit 542b, a first shaft portion 542c, and a second shaft portion 542d. The first shaft portion 532a of the third effect portion 530R is inserted into the through hole 542a of the fourth effect portion 540R, and the rear end portion of the first shaft portion 532a protruding from the through hole 541a is connected to the fourth gear 533R. It is fixed. The second shaft portion 532b of the third effect unit 530R is inserted into the slit 542b of the fourth effect unit 540R so that the second shaft portion 532b can slide along the slit 542b. The first shaft portion 542c of the fourth effect portion 540R is inserted into the first slit 511d of the movable member 511 and is slidable along the first slit 511d, and the back side protruding from the first slit 511d. The end portion is rotatably attached to the first through hole 543a of the third arm 543R. That is, the fourth effect unit 540R is connected to the movable member 511 of the first effect unit 510 via the first shaft unit 542c and the third arm 543R.

The third arms 543L and 543R have a first through hole 543a penetrating in the front-rear direction at one end (upper end) and a second through hole 543b penetrating in the front-rear direction at the other end (lower end). ing. The third arm 543L is rotatable around the second shaft portion 554L by inserting the second shaft portion 554L of the base frame body 550 into the second through hole 543b. The third arm 543R has a second shaft portion 554R of the base frame body 550 inserted into the second through hole 543b so that the third arm 543R can rotate around the second shaft portion 554R.

The fourth arms 544L and 544R have a gear portion 544a protruding forward at one end (upper end), a through hole 544b penetrating the other end (lower end) in the front-rear direction, and a central portion in the vertical direction on the back side. A shaft portion 544c projecting rearward is formed, and a through hole penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the gear portion 544a. The fourth arm 544L has a second shaft portion 541d of the fourth effect portion 540L inserted into the through hole of the gear portion 544a so that the fourth arm 544L can rotate around the second shaft portion 541d, and the gear portion 544a It is meshed with the 4th gear 533L. Further, the fourth arm 544L is rotatable about the third shaft portion 556L by inserting the third shaft portion 556L of the base frame body 550 into the through hole 544b. Further, the shaft portion 544c of the fourth arm 544L is inserted into the second slit 555L of the base frame body 550 and is slidable along the second slit 555L.

The fourth arm 544R has a second shaft portion 542d of the fourth effect portion 540R inserted into a through hole of the gear portion 544a so that the fourth arm 544R can rotate around the second shaft portion 542d, and the gear portion 544a It is meshed with the 4th gear 533R. Further, the fourth arm 544R is rotatable around the third shaft portion 556R by inserting the third shaft portion 556R of the base frame body 550 into the through hole 544b. Further, the shaft portion 544c of the fourth arm 544R is inserted into the second slit 555R of the base frame body 550 and is slidable along the second slit 555R.

Further, the third arm 543L and the fourth arm 544L attached to the base frame body 550 and the fourth effect portion 540L are arranged substantially parallel to each other, and the first through hole 543a and the fourth arm 544L of the third arm 543L are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The line segment between the through holes of the gear portion 544a and the line segment between the second through hole 543b of the third arm 543L and the through hole 544b of the fourth arm 544L are substantially parallel to each other. That is, the base frame body 550, the fourth effect unit 540L, the third arm 543L, and the fourth arm 544L form a parallel link.

Further, the third arm 543R and the fourth arm 544R attached to the base frame body 550 and the fourth effect portion 540R are arranged substantially parallel to each other, and the first through hole 543a and the fourth arm 544R of the third arm 543R are arranged substantially in parallel with each other. The line segment between the through holes of the gear portion 544a and the line segment between the second through hole 543b of the third arm 543R and the through hole 544b of the fourth arm 544R are substantially parallel to each other. That is, the base frame body 550, the fourth effect unit 540R, the third arm 543R, and the fourth arm 544R form a parallel link.

Further, the third production unit 530L is connected to the fourth production unit 540L and 540R via the first shaft portion 531a and the second shaft portion 531b and the fourth gear 533L, and the third production unit 530R is connected to the fourth production unit 530R. The 1st shaft portion 532a and the 2nd shaft portion 532b are connected to each other via the 4th gear 533R. That is, the third effect units 530L and 530R are connected to the first effect unit 510 via the fourth effect units 540L and 540R.

The first drive mechanism 560 includes the first effect motors 560L and 560R connected to the control board described above, and the first gears 561L and 561R attached to the drive shafts of the first effect motors 560L and 560R (see FIG. 34). ), The second gears 562L, 562R (see FIG. 33) that mesh with the first gears 561L, 561R, the third gears 563L, 563R (see FIG. 33) that mesh with the second gears 562L, 562R, and the third gear. It follows the rotation of 563L and drives the rotation of the first arm body 564 and the third gear 563R for transmitting electricity used for the operation of the first production motors 560L and 560R to the first production unit 510. It is mainly composed of a second arm 565 and the like. The third gears 563L and 563R have a shaft portion 563a that protrudes from the outer diameter side end portion to the radial outer diameter side and protrudes to the front-rear direction front side (see FIG. 33).

The first arm body 564 includes an effect control including a first arm member 566, a relay board attached to the first arm member 566 and provided on an LED substrate 514 and an external substrate holding frame 559 of the first effect unit 510. It is mainly composed of a wiring cover member 567 for protecting the wiring member 509 for electrically connecting the substrate 12 and the substrate 12.

The first arm member 566 has a first shaft portion 566a (see FIG. 33) that projects forward in order from one end (right end) side, and an arc shape that is formed on the back surface side of the first shaft portion 566a and projects rearward. A second shaft portion 566b (see FIG. 34), a slit 566c penetrating in the front-rear direction and extending along the longitudinal direction, and a through hole 566d penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed. The first shaft portion 566a is inserted into the second slit 511e of the movable member 511 and is slidable along the second slit 511e. The shaft portion 563a of the third gear 563L is inserted into the slit 566c so that the shaft portion 563a can relatively slide along the slit 566c. Further, the first arm member 566 is rotatable about the first shaft portion 551L by inserting the first shaft portion 551L of the base frame body 550 into the through hole 566d.

A circular eaves 567a is formed at one end of the wiring cover member 567 arranged on the center side in the left-right direction, and the outer diameter side end of the eaves 567a projects forward in the front-rear direction. An arc-shaped rising portion 567b extending concentrically with the eaves portion 567a is formed.

The first arm body 564 has a hollow portion that communicates between the first arm member 566 and the wiring cover member 567 from one end side (eaves 567a side) to the other end side (through hole 566d side). The wiring member 509 can be arranged in the hollow portion (see FIG. 35).

The second arm 565 has a first shaft portion 565a (see FIG. 33) that protrudes forward in order from one end (left end), a slit 565c that penetrates in the front-rear direction and extends along a long direction, and a front-rear direction. A through hole 565d and a through hole 565d are formed. The first shaft portion 565a is inserted into the second slit 511f of the movable member 511 and is slidable along the second slit 511f. A shaft portion 563a of the third gear 563R is inserted into the slit 565c so that the shaft portion 563a can relatively slide along the slit 565c. Further, the second arm 565 is rotatable around the first shaft portion 551R by inserting the first shaft portion 551R of the base frame body 550 into the through hole 565d.

(Operation example of the first effect device 500)
Next, an operation example of the first effect device 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. 35A and 35B are explanatory views of the wiring cover member when the first effect device is in the origin position, and FIG. 35B is an explanatory view of the wiring cover member when the first effect device is in the effect position. 36A and 36B are explanatory views showing a state in which the first movable body is at the origin position and FIG. 36B is an explanatory view showing the effect position state of the first movable body. Note that FIG. 36 is a schematic explanatory view for explaining the operation of each effect unit.

As shown in FIG. 36, the first effect device 500 drives the first effect motors 560L and 560R of the first drive mechanism 560, so that the first effect unit 510 moves from the first origin position to the first effect position. With the movement of the first effect unit 510, the second effect units 520L and 520R are moved from the second origin position to the second effect position, and the third effect units 530L and 530R are moved from the third origin position to the second effect position. It is moved to the three production positions, the fourth production units 540L and 540R are moved from the fourth origin position to the fourth production position, and each of these production units causes one structure (in the present embodiment, the head of the character). It is composed. Hereinafter, the operation of the first movable body 501 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the first movable body 501 is located at the origin position, a part of the first effect unit 510 is superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5 at the first origin position. , The second effect unit 520L, 520R partially overlaps the front side of the image display device 5 at the second origin position, and the third effect unit 530L, 530R partially overlaps the image display device 5 at the third origin position. The fourth effect units 540L and 540R are partially superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5 at the fourth origin position. Further, the first effect unit 510 arranged at the first origin position, the second effect units 520L and 520R arranged at the second origin position, the third effect units 530L and 530R arranged at the third origin position, and the first At least a part of the fourth effect units 540L and 540R arranged at the four origin positions overlap each other in the front-rear direction.

By driving the first effect motors 560L and 560R, the first gears 561L and 561R, the second gears 562L and 562R, and the third gears 563L and 563R are driven. At this time, the shaft portion 563a of the third gear 563L rotates in the clockwise direction and slides relatively from the left side to the right side along the slit 566c of the first arm body 564. Along with this, the first arm body 564 rotates clockwise around the first shaft portion 551L of the base frame body 550. Similarly, the shaft portion 563a of the third gear 563R that rotates counterclockwise moves relatively from the right side to the left side along the slit 565c of the second arm 565. Along with this, the second arm 565 rotates clockwise around the first shaft portion 551R of the base frame body 550.

At the right end of the first arm body 564, the movement in the left-right direction is absorbed by the first shaft portion 566a moving back and forth in the second slit 511e of the movable member 511. Similarly, at the left end portion of the second arm 565, the movement in the left-right direction is absorbed by the first shaft portion 565a reciprocating in the second slit 511f of the movable member 511. As a result, the first arm body 564 and the second arm 565 linearly move the first effect unit 510 downward from the first origin position toward the first effect position.

Further, the wiring member 509 is routed from the rotation center side of the first arm body 564 toward the tip portion, and then pulled toward the lower wiring holder 515 so as to wrap around the upper side of the second shaft portion 566b. It is being turned. Then, as shown in FIG. 35, the wiring member 509 is sandwiched by the wiring cover member 567 in the vicinity of the connection portion 570 between the first arm body 564 and the base frame body 550 in accordance with the rotation of the first arm body 564. It is prevented from breaking.

Specifically, when the first arm body 564 rotates downward, the wiring member 509 tends to bend on the right end side (the eaves portion 567a side) of the wiring cover member 567 (see FIG. 35 (B)). That is, the wiring member 509 has a length with a margin in advance so as not to hinder the rotation of the first arm body 564, and the first shaft portion 565a of the first arm body 564 is the first effect unit. The wiring member 509 can be fixed at the connecting portion 570 between the first arm body 564 and the first effecting portion 510 by being rotatably connected to the second slit 511e of the 510 in the left-right direction. Therefore, when the first arm body 564 rotates downward, the wiring member 509 is bent in the vicinity of the connecting portion 570. Therefore, the eaves portion 567a of the wiring cover member 567 is arranged so as to cover the vicinity of the connection portion 570 from the back surface side, so that the wiring member 509 is restricted from bending backward and the rising portion 567b. The wiring member 509 is restricted from protruding outside the eaves portion 567a. As a result, the wiring member 509 greatly protrudes to the back side, so that the first movable body 501 may be sandwiched between the first arm body 564 and the base frame body 550 when returning from the effect position to the origin position. It is prevented.

Further, since the first arm member 566 can support the wiring member 509 by the second shaft portion 566b and prevents the wiring member 509 from hanging down at an unintended position, the wiring member hangs down at an unintended position. It is prevented that the 509 is sandwiched between the first arm body 564 and the base frame body 550.

Further, the eaves portion 567a of the wiring cover member 567 has a circular shape centered on the second shaft portion 566b, and is formed so as to widely cover the periphery of the connecting portion 570 composed of the second shaft portion 566b and the second slit 511e. Therefore, even if the wiring member 509 is greatly deformed and bent in response to the rotation of the first arm body 564, it is restricted from popping out to the back side, so that the first arm body 564 and the base frame body 550 are restricted. It is prevented from being sandwiched between and.

Returning to FIG. 36, when the first effect unit 510 moves from the first origin position to the first effect position, the second effect units 520L and 520R move downward in accordance with the first effect unit 510. .. Along with this, the second shaft portions 521b and 522b of the second effect portions 520L and 520R are guided from the left and right end sides to the center end side along the first slits 552L and 552R of the base frame body 550.

As a result, when the second effect units 520L and 520R move from the second origin position to the second effect position, the first shaft portions 521a and 522a of the second effect units 520L and 520R move downward while moving downward. The second effect units 520L and 520R rotate in opposite directions in front of each other around the first shaft portion 523a and the second shaft portion 523b and come into contact with each other.

Further, when the first effect unit 510 moves from the first origin position to the first effect position, the first axis units 541c and 542c of the fourth effect units 540L and 540R follow the movement of the first effect unit 510. It moves along the first slits 511c and 511d of the first effect unit 510. As the first shaft portions 541c and 542c move, the third arms 543L and 543R rotate around the second shaft portions 554L and 554R of the base frame body 550, and the fourth arms 544L and 544R also rotate around the base frame. It rotates around the third shaft portions 556L and 556R of the body 550. As a result, the fourth effect units 540L and 540R rotate while maintaining the posture when they are at the fourth origin position.

Further, when the first effect unit 510 moves from the first origin position to the first effect position, the third effect units 530L and 530R move together with the fourth effect units 540L and 540R, and the fourth gears 533L and 533R move. It is rotated according to the rotation of the gear portion 544a of the fourth arms 544L and 544R.

As a result, the third effect units 530L and 530R rotate around the first shaft portions 531a and 532a in response to the movement of the fourth effect units 540L and 540R, so that the lower ends of the third effect units 530L and 530R are moved. At the third effect position, they are attracted to each other by the permanent magnets 534 and 534 and come into contact with each other.

In this way, the first movable body 501 includes a first effect unit 510 that can be moved in the first direction (vertical direction) by the first drive mechanism 560, and a plurality of movable bodies 501 that can be moved in a second direction different from the first direction. It has a directing unit (second directing section 520L, 520R, third directing section 530L, 530R, and fourth directing section 540L, 540R), and the second directing section 520L, 520R has a first axis with respect to the first directing section 510. The fourth production unit 540L, 540R is connected to the first production unit 510 via the third arm 543L, 543R, and the third production unit 530L, 530R is connected via the unit 523a and the second shaft unit 523b. By being connected to the fourth production unit 540L, 540R via the first shaft portions 531a, 532a, the first production unit 510 is indirectly connected to the first production unit 510 via the fourth production unit 540L, 540R. The second effect units 520L and 520R and the fourth effect units 540L and 540R are connected to the first effect unit 510 in which one end is movable and to the base frame body 550 in which the other end is fixed.

Therefore, by moving the first effect unit 510 in the first direction (vertical direction) by the first drive mechanism 560, the second effect units 520L and 520R move up and down in accordance with the first effect unit 510 in the front-rear direction. The fourth production unit 540L, 540R rotates in the second direction (left, right, up and down direction) around the first shaft portion 523a and the second shaft portion 523b facing the front-rear direction, and the second shaft portions 554L, 554R and the second The third production unit 530L, 530R rotates in the second direction (left, right, up and down direction) around the three shaft portions 556L, 556R, and the third production unit 530L, 530R faces the front-rear direction while rotating according to the fourth production unit 540L, 540R. It rotates in the second direction (left, right, up and down direction) around the uniaxial portions 531a and 532a.

That is, the plurality of second production units (second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, and fourth production units 540L, 540R) have link members (shafts, arms, etc.) attached to the first production unit 510. By being connected via the link member, the power of the first drive mechanism 560 is moved via the link member in response to the movement of the first effect unit 510 driven by the first drive mechanism 560 in the first direction (vertical direction). By being transmitted, it is possible to rotate in a second direction (horizontal and vertical directions) different from the first direction (vertical direction), and it is not necessary to provide a drive mechanism for each of the plurality of second production units. The manufacturing cost can be reduced by reducing the number of parts and the number of wirings for driving the second effect unit.

More specifically, the first effect unit 510 driven by the first effect motors 560L and 560R is provided with an LED substrate 514 having an LED 514A for the first effect unit, which is an electric component, and the LED substrate 514 and the effect control board 12 The wiring member 509 connecting the and 509 is wired by using the first arm body 564 for transmitting the power from the first effect motor 560L to the first effect unit 510.

That is, the first movable body 501 has a predetermined weight due to the arrangement of electric components such as the LED substrate 514, while the first effect unit 510 is driven by the first effect motors 560L and 560R, while being electrically operated. The other second production units (second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, and fourth production units 540L, 540R) on which parts and the like are not mounted are at least lighter than the first production unit 510. Since it is configured to be driven by the movement of the first effect unit 510, the number of parts and the number of wirings for driving the plurality of second effect units can be reduced, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. It should be noted that the electric component exerts the same effect not only by a light emitting means such as an LED but also by a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid.

Further, while the first effect unit 510 can operate in the first direction (vertical direction), the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R are the first. By being able to operate in a second direction (horizontal and vertical directions) different from the direction (vertical direction), the first directing section 510, the second directing section 520L, 520R, the third directing section 530L, 530R and the fourth directing section Since the operation is more complicated than those in which all of the 540L and 540R move in the same direction, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, while the first effect unit 510 moves linearly in the vertical direction, the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R rotate. That is, the operation mode of the first production unit 510 is different from the operation mode of the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R. Since the movement of is more complicated, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R are each composed of a pair of left and right members arranged on the left and right sides of the first production unit 510, and the first production unit. When the unit 510 is located at the origin position, the second effect units 520L, 520R are located on the left and right sides, and the third effect units 530L, 530R and the third effect units 530L, 530R and the third effect units 530L, 530R are located on the lower left and right sides of the second effect units 520L, 520R, respectively. 4 Directing units 540L and 540R are located. That is, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the first effect unit 510 is located at the origin position, they are located at the second to fourth origin positions separated from each other to the left and right, while FIG. 36 (B) As shown in the above, when the first effect unit 510 moves to the effect position, the first effect unit 510 operates so as to be positioned at the second to fourth effect positions where the first effect unit 510 is in contact with or close to each other on the center side.

Therefore, when the first movable body 501 is located at the origin position, the first effect unit 510, the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R are arranged separately. As a result, it is difficult to recognize the first movable body 501 as one effect movable body (first movable body 501), while the first movable body 501 is located at the effect position. It is easy to recognize as one movable body for production (first movable body 501) by the production unit 510, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R. Therefore, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and to enhance the design in the production.

Further, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R are located on the front side of the first production unit 510 located at the first production position in the second to fourth production positions. By superimposing a part, the sense of unity can be further emphasized. Further, the first production unit 510, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R are located at the first to fourth origin positions in the first to fourth production positions. A powerful effect can be realized by making the overlapping area with the image display device 5 in the front-rear direction larger than when it is positioned.

Further, the second effect unit 520L and 520R rotate upward around the first shaft portion 523a and the second shaft portion 523b located at the center position in the left-right direction of the first effect unit 510, and the third effect unit 530L, The 530R rotates downward around the first shaft portion 531a and the second shaft portion 531b located on the left and right sides of the first effect portion 510, so that the upper second effect units 520L and 520R and the lower third Since the effect units 530L and 530R perform the opposite operations, the movements can be made more complicated.

Further, the third effect unit 530L and the third effect unit 530R are attracted to each other by the permanent magnets 534 and 534 at the third effect position, so that the third effect unit is at the third effect position due to play of gears and the like. Since the tip portions of the 530L and the third effect unit 530R are suppressed from being separated from each other, the designability at the third effect position can be enhanced.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a highlighted image (for example, an effect image) around the first movable body 501 in the display area of the image display device 5 when the first movable body 501 moves to the effect position. By doing so, a more powerful production can be realized.

Further, such a movable body effect that moves the first movable body 501 from the origin position to the effect position is developed into a super reach in the variable display period of the effect symbol, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, for example. At various timings such as the timing (for example, the timing of FIG. 28 (D)), the timing of the determined effect (for example, the timing of FIG. 29 (I)), or the timing until the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. It is feasible. Further, it may be possible to execute the symbol other than the variable display period (for example, during the execution period of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the demo production period, etc.). Further, it may be possible to execute the push button 31 together with the first operation, the second operation, the third operation, and the like of the effect body 302.

(Second production device 800)
Next, the second effect device 800 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30, 31, and 37 to 39. FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view showing the second effect device. FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view of the second movable body as viewed diagonally from the front right. FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the second movable body as viewed from diagonally right rear.

As shown in FIGS. 30, 31, and 37, the second effect device 800 has a base body 810 fixedly installed under the base frame body 550 between the image display device 5 and the game board 2. The second movable bodies 800L and 800R are operably attached to the left and right sides of the base body 810. The second movable bodies 800L and 800R are between the origin position on the lower front side of the base body 810 (see FIG. 30) and the first effect position (see FIG. 31 (A)) above the origin position, and the origin position. And the second effect position (see FIG. 31 (B)), which is above the origin position and different from the first effect position, can be moved. That is, the second movable bodies 800L and 800R can move by passing the origin position between the first effect position and the second effect position.

The base body 810 includes a base body side base member 811, a base body side cover member 812 attached to the front side of the base body side base member 811, and base body side drive mechanisms 820L and 820R provided at both left and right ends of the base body 810. It is mainly composed of and. The base body side base member 811 is composed of side members 811L and 811R arranged on the left and right, respectively, and a center member 811C connecting the side members 811L and 811R. Similarly, the base body side cover member 812 is composed of side members 812L and 812R arranged on the left and right, respectively, and a center member 812C connecting the side members 812L and 812R, respectively. The left side configuration (side member 811L of the base body side base member 811, the side member 812L of the base body side cover member 812, the second movable body 800L, the base body side drive mechanism 820L) and the right side configuration (base body side base member 811). Since the side member 811R, the side member 812R of the base body side cover member 812, the second movable body 800R, and the base body side drive mechanism 820R) have almost the same configuration, only the configuration on the right side will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the base body side drive mechanism 820R is arranged on the front side of the side member 811R and the second effect motor 821 arranged on the back side of the side member 811R of the base body side base member 811. The first gear 822 installed and attached to the drive shaft of the second production motor 821 and the second gear 822 that meshes with the first gear 822 and is rotatably attached to the shaft portion of the side member 812R of the base body side cover member 812. It is mainly composed of a gear 823 and a third gear 824 that meshes with the second gear 823 and is rotatably attached to a recess of the side member 812R.

The second movable body 800R is provided on the front side of the second movable body side base member 801 and the second movable body side cover member 802 attached to the front side of the second movable body side base member 801 and the second movable body side cover member 802. Decorative members 803, first arm 804 and second arm 805 rotatably attached to the base body 810, second movable body side base member 801 and second movable body side cover member 802. It is mainly composed of a second movable body side drive mechanism 850 for relatively rotating the 803.

An arc-shaped slit 801a that penetrates in the front-rear direction and extends concentrically with the shaft portion to which the fifth gear 852 described later is attached is formed in the lower portion of the second movable body side base member 801. An arc-shaped groove 801b that is recessed rearward and extends concentrically with the recess 802a of the second movable body side cover member 802, which will be described later, is formed in the upper portion of the 801. Further, a second decorative LED substrate 840 having a plurality of second effect LEDs 840A is provided on the upper front side of the second movable body side base member 801 (see FIG. 38).

On the upper front side of the second movable body side cover member 802, a recess 802a recessed on the back side and a slit 802b extending concentrically with the recess 802a on the outer diameter side of the recess 802a are formed (see FIG. 38). ), The slit 802b is aligned with the groove portion 801b of the second movable body side base member 801.

On the upper back side of the decorative member 803, a first shaft portion 803a projecting to the back side and a second shaft having a diameter smaller than that of the first shaft portion 803a projecting to the back side on the side of the first shaft portion 803a. A portion 803b is formed, and the second shaft portion 803b has a longer dimension in the front-rear direction than the first shaft portion 803a (see FIG. 39). The first shaft portion 803a of the decorative member 803 is rotatably attached to the recess 802a of the second movable body side cover member 802, and the second shaft portion 803b is inserted into the slit 802b of the second movable body side cover member 802. The back end portion of the second shaft portion 803b is inserted into the groove portion 801b of the second movable body side base member 801 and slides along the groove portion 801b. It is possible.

A shaft portion 804a projecting to the back surface side is formed on the back surface side of the upper end portion of the first arm 804 (see FIG. 39), and a recess 804 b recessed to the back surface side is formed on the front surface side of the lower end portion of the first arm 804. It is formed (see FIG. 38). The first arm 804 is arranged on the front side of the side member 812R of the base body side cover member 812, and the shaft portion 804a passes through the through hole penetrating the side member 812R in the front-rear direction, and the shaft portion 804a is the third gear 824 of the base body side drive mechanism 820R. The recess 804b is rotatably attached to the lower end of the second movable body side base member 801 and is arranged on the back surface side of the second movable body side base member 801.

A shaft portion 805a projecting to the back surface side is formed on the back surface side of the upper end portion of the second arm 805 (see FIG. 39), and a recess 805 b recessed to the back surface side is formed on the front surface side of the lower end portion of the second arm 805. It is formed (see FIG. 38). The second arm 805 is arranged on the front side of the side member 812R of the base body side cover member 812, and the shaft portion 805a is rotatably attached to the upper end portion of the side member 812R, and the back side of the second movable body side base member 801. The recess 805b is rotatably attached to the lower end of the second movable body side base member 801 by using a retaining member 854.

Further, the side member 812R of the base body side cover member 812 and the first arm 804 and the second arm 805 attached to the second movable body side base member 801 are arranged substantially parallel to each other, and the shaft portion 804a of the first arm 804 The line segment between the shaft portion 805a of the second arm 805 and the line segment between the recess 804b of the first arm 804 and the recess 805b of the second arm 805 are substantially parallel to each other. That is, the side member 812R, the second movable body side base member 801 and the first arm 804 and the second arm 805 form a parallel link.

The second movable body side drive mechanism 850 is arranged on the front surface side of the second movable body side base member 801 and is fixed to the recess 804 b of the first arm 804 via a through hole penetrating the second movable body side base member 801 in the front-rear direction. The fourth gear 851 is engaged with the fourth gear 851, and the fifth gear 852 rotatably attached to the shaft portion of the second movable body side base member 801 is connected to the fifth gear 852 and the decorative member 803. The crank member 853 and the second movable body side base member 801 are arranged on the front side and fixed to the recess 805b of the second arm 805 through a through hole penetrating the second movable body side base member 801 in the front-rear direction. It is mainly composed of a retaining member 854 and a coil spring 855 that connects the decorative member 803 and the second movable body side base member 801.

On the back side of the fifth gear 852, a fan-shaped groove 852a that is recessed toward the front side in the front-rear direction and extends concentrically with the fifth gear is formed (see FIG. 39).

At the lower end of the crank member 853, a first shaft portion 853a (see FIG. 38) protruding to the front side and a second shaft portion 853b (see FIG. 39) protruding to the back side are formed, and the crank is formed. A through hole 853c that penetrates in the front-rear direction is formed at the upper end of the member 853. The first shaft portion 853a of the crank member 853 is inserted into the groove portion 852a of the fifth gear 852 and is slidable along the groove portion 852a, and the second shaft portion 853b of the crank member 853 is second movable. It is inserted into the slit 801a of the body side base member 801 and can slide along the slit 801a, and the through hole 853c of the crank member 853 is rotatably attached to the second shaft portion 803b of the decorative member 803. ing.

The coil spring 855 is a pull spring, and the right end portion is locked to the shaft portion of the second movable body side base member 801 and the left end portion is locked to the shaft portion of the decorative member 803.

(Operation example of the second production device 800)
Next, an operation example of the second effect device 800 will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In FIG. 40, (A) is a state when the second movable body is at the origin position, (B) is a state where the second movable body is in the process of moving to the first effect position, and (C) is a state where the second movable body is in the process of moving to the first effect position. The state when the first effect position is present, (D) indicates the state in which the second movable body is in the process of moving to the second effect position, and (E) indicates the state when the second movable body is in the second effect position. It is explanatory drawing. Note that FIG. 40 is partially simplified by omitting the illustration of the second movable body side cover member 802.

As shown in FIG. 40, in the second movable body 800R, the second movable body side base member 801 and the second movable body side cover member 802 and the decorative member 803 are positioned from the origin position (see FIG. 40 (A)) to the first effect position. (Refer to FIG. 40 (C)), or the rotation is possible from the origin position to the second effect position (see FIG. 40 (E)). Further, when the second movable body 800R moves to the second effect position, the decorative member 803 can be tilted toward the opposite second movable body 800L (see FIG. 31 (B)). Hereinafter, the operation of the second movable body 800R will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 40 (A), in the second movable body 800R at the origin position, both the first arm 804 and the second arm 805 are located in substantially vertical directions, and the shaft portions 804a and the second arm 804 of the first arm 804 are located. The shaft portion 805a of the arm 805 is located above the recess 804b of the first arm 804 and the recess 805b of the second arm 805. As a result, most of the second movable body side base member 801 is arranged on the front side of the side member 812R.

Further, the first shaft portion 853a of the crank member 853 is separated from both ends in the circumferential direction in the groove portion 852a of the fifth gear 852. Similarly, the second shaft portion 853b of the crank member 853 is in contact with the circumferential counterclockwise side end portion in the slit 801a of the second movable body side base member 801. Further, the second shaft portion 803b of the decorative member 803 is in contact with the circumferential clockwise side end portion in the groove portion 801b of the second movable body side base member 801.

Further, in the second movable body 800R, since the decorative member 803 is connected to the second movable body side base member 801 via the coil spring 855, it is prevented from unintentionally tilting with respect to the second movable body side base member 801. Has been done.

When the second effect motor 821 is rotated forward from the state where the second movable body 800R is in the origin position, the first gear 822 rotates in the clockwise direction (first direction), and the second gear 823 rotates counterclockwise. It rotates in the direction (second direction), and the third gear 824 rotates in the clockwise direction.

The shaft portion 804a of the first arm 804 rotates clockwise in accordance with the rotation of the third gear 824, so that the concave portion 804b side end (other end) of the first arm 804 rotates clockwise. Moving. Further, the second movable body side base member 801 moves in the clockwise direction in accordance with the movement of the concave portion 804b side end portion of the first arm 804. Further, following the movement of the second movable body side base member 801, the concave portion 805b side end portion of the second arm 805 moves in the clockwise direction, and the shaft portion 805a of the second arm 805 rotates in the clockwise direction. (See FIGS. 40 (B) and 40 (C)).

Further, since the side members 812R of the second movable body side base member 801, the first arm 804, the second arm 805, and the base body side cover member 812 form a parallel link, the second movable body side base member 801 and the second movable body side base member 801 and the first 2 The movable body side cover member 802 rotates clockwise while maintaining the posture at the origin position and moves to the first effect position (see FIG. 40 (C)).

Further, when the first arm 804 rotates clockwise around the shaft portion 804a, the recess 804b of the first arm 804 rotates relative to the second movable body side base member 801 in the clockwise direction. The fourth gear 851 rotates clockwise and the fifth gear 852 rotates counterclockwise in accordance with the recess 804b of the first arm 804. Along with this, the groove portion 852a of the fifth gear 852 rotates relative to the first shaft portion 853a of the crank member 853 in the counterclockwise direction. At this time, the groove portion 852a of the fifth gear 852 has a configuration in which the end portion on the circumferential clockwise direction side does not come into contact with the second shaft portion 853b of the crank member 853 until the rotation of the fifth gear 852 is stopped. It has become. As a result, the decorative member 803 rotates to the first effect position while maintaining the posture at the origin position.

The second movable body 800R rotated to the first effect position rotates to the origin position in the reverse procedure of moving from the origin position to the first effect position by rotating the second effect motor 821 in the reverse direction. Can be moved.

When the second effect motor 821 is driven in the counterclockwise direction from the state where the second movable body 800R is in the origin position, the first gear 822 rotates in the counterclockwise direction and the second gear 823 rotates in the clockwise direction. It moves and the third gear 824 rotates counterclockwise.

The shaft portion 804a of the first arm 804 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in accordance with the rotation of the third gear 824, so that the concave portion 804b side end portion of the first arm 804 moves in the counterclockwise direction. Further, the second movable body side base member 801 moves in the counterclockwise direction in accordance with the movement of the concave portion 804b side end portion of the first arm 804. Further, following the movement of the second movable body side base member 801, the concave portion 805b side end portion of the second arm 805 moves in the counterclockwise direction, and the shaft portion 805a of the second arm 805 rotates in the counterclockwise direction. It works (see FIGS. 40 (D) and 40 (E)).

The second movable body side base member 801 and the second movable body side cover member 802 rotate in the counterclockwise direction while maintaining the posture at the origin position in the same manner as when the second effect motor 821 is rotated forward. It moves to the second effect position (see FIG. 40 (E)). At this time, the second movable body side base member 801 and the second movable body side cover member 802 are located at positions close to the first effect position.

Further, when the first arm 804 rotates counterclockwise about the shaft portion 804a, the recess 804b of the first arm 804 rotates relative to the second movable body side base member 801 in the counterclockwise direction. .. Following the recess 804b of the first arm 804, the fourth gear 851 rotates counterclockwise, and the fifth gear 852 rotates clockwise. Along with this, the groove portion 852a of the fifth gear 852 rotates relative to the first shaft portion 853a of the crank member 853 in the clockwise direction, and the end portion on the circumferential counterclockwise direction side is the crank member 853. Abuts on the second shaft portion 853b of the above (see FIG. 40 (D)).

When the end portion of the groove portion 852a of the fifth gear 852 on the counterclockwise direction side in the circumferential direction comes into contact with the second shaft portion 853b of the crank member 853, and then the rotation of the fifth gear 852 in the clockwise direction further progresses, The first shaft portion 853a of the crank member 853 is pressed in the clockwise direction by the fifth gear 852, and the crank member 853 moves downward with respect to the second movable body side base member 801. At this time, at one end of the crank member 853 on the first shaft portion 853a and the second shaft portion 853b side, the second shaft portion 853b is guided to the slit 801a of the second movable body side base member 801 and the crank member 853 At the other end on the through hole 853c side, the second shaft portion 803b of the decorative member 803 inserted through the through hole 853c is guided to the groove portion 801b of the second movable body side base member 801. That is, the decorative member 803 inserted through the through hole 853c is moved downward while being guided by the groove portion 801b of the second movable body side base member 801 so that the decorative member 803 is moved to the second movable body side base member 801. Against the spring force of the connected coil spring 855, it rotates relative to the second movable body side base member 801 in the counterclockwise direction about the first shaft portion 803a of the decorative member 803. In this way, the decorative member 803 is moved to the second effect position in a state in which the upper end portion thereof is tilted toward the opposite second movable body 800L (see FIG. 40 (E)).

The second movable body 800R that has moved to the second effect position is moved to the origin position by rotating the second effect motor 821 in the forward direction in the reverse procedure of moving from the origin position to the second effect position. be able to. At this time, the decorative member 803 is moved to the origin position by the restoring force of the coil spring 855.

Further, although not shown, since a translucent portion made of transparent resin is formed at the upper end portion of the decorative member 803, it is decorated by lighting each second effect LED 840A of the second movable body 800R. A light emitting effect that causes the member 803 to emit light is executed.

As described above, the second effect device 800 can move the second movable bodies 800L and 800R from the origin position to the first effect position and the second effect position, and when moving to the second effect position, left and right. It is possible to tilt the decorative members 803 and 803 of the above so as to face each other.

As described above, the rotation direction is different between the operation mode when the second movable bodies 800L and 800R rotate from the origin position to the first effect position and the operation mode when the second movable bodies 800L and 800R rotate from the origin position to the second effect position. However, since the rotation operation is the same and the first effect position and the second effect position are close to each other, the decorative member 803 does not tilt when rotated to the first effect position. It is possible to give the player unexpectedness by the second aspect in which the decorative member 803 is tilted when it is rotated to the effect position.

Further, while rotating to the second effect position, only the decorative member 803, which is a part of the second movable bodies 800L and 800R, can be tilted, so that the process can be rotated to the first effect position. Since it rotates in the same manner halfway as when it is rotated to the second effect position, it is possible to give more unexpectedness.

Further, by rotating the first second effect motor 821 in the forward direction or the reverse direction, the second movable bodies 800L and 800R can be selectively rotated to either the first effect position or the second effect position. Since the drive mechanism for the first effect position or the second effect position can be omitted, it is possible to diversify the effect while simplifying the configuration.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can be the second movable body 800L, 800R because the mode is different depending on whether the second movable bodies 800L, 800R are rotated to the first effect position and the second effect position. The first effect pattern for rotating the second effect position to the first effect position and the second effect pattern for rotating the second movable bodies 800L and 800R to the second effect position are executed at different ratios according to the display result of the variable display. Since it is possible to make it possible, it is possible to diversify the production.

Further, since the second effect device 800 is provided with the base body side drive mechanisms 820L and 820R in the second movable bodies 800L and 800R, respectively, the effect control CPU 120 places only the second movable body 800R in the first effect position. 1st effect pattern that rotates only the 2nd movable body 800R to the 2nd effect position, 3rd effect pattern that rotates only the 2nd movable body 800L to the 1st effect position, 1st The fourth effect pattern that rotates only the two movable bodies 800L to the second effect position, the fifth effect pattern that rotates both the second movable bodies 800L and 800R to the first effect position, and the first effect of the second movable body 800L. A sixth effect pattern that rotates the second movable body 800R to the second effect position, and a seventh effect pattern that rotates the second movable body 800R to the second effect position to the first effect position. Since the effect can be executed by any of the eighth effect patterns in which the second movable bodies 800L and 800R are both rotated to the second effect position, the effect can be diversified.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 moves the second movable bodies 800L and 800R between the origin position and the first effect position, between the origin position and the second effect position, and between the first effect position and the second effect position. By reciprocating with the above, for example, it is possible to perform an effect that encourages the possibility that the variable display result will be a big hit.

Further, the second effect device 800 lights the LEDs for each movable body of the second decorative LED substrate 840 attached to the second movable body side base members 801 of the second movable bodies 800L and 800R, respectively, thereby lighting the decorative member 803. Since it is possible to produce with the light transmitted through the translucent part of the above, it is possible to enhance the interest of the production.

Further, in the embodiment of the above embodiment, the second effect device 800 illustrates a mode in which the decorative members 803 of the second movable bodies 800L and 800R are tilted so as to face each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The decorative members 803 of the second movable bodies 800L and 800R may be tilted in opposite directions or in the same direction. Further, the rotation is not limited to the tilting.

Further, the movable body effect of moving the second movable bodies 800L and 800R from the origin position to the effect position is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, to the super reach in the variable display period of the effect symbol. (For example, the timing of FIG. 28 (D)), the timing of the determined effect (for example, the timing of FIG. 29 (I)), or the timing until the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. It can be executed at the timing. Further, it may be possible to execute the symbol other than the variable display period (for example, during the execution period of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the demo production period, etc.). Further, it may be possible to execute the push button 31 together with the first operation, the second operation, the third operation, the movable body effect by the first movable body 501, and the like of the effect body 302.

(First invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the first invention shown below. That is, the movable member retracts and the large winning opening is opened so that the game medium can easily enter the large winning opening, and the movable member advances and the large winning opening is closed. In a game machine equipped with a variable means (variable winning device) that can be changed to a difficult-to-enter state in which the game medium is difficult to enter into the large winning opening and the game medium can pass over the movable member in the difficult-to-enter state. For example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-184938, the first variable means and the second variable means provided on the downstream side of the first variable means are provided, and the second variable means on the downstream side is provided. On the upper surface of the movable member of the above, a plurality of guide surfaces are formed to guide the game medium to pass over the movable member while meandering back and forth toward the left in the difficult-to-enter state. In some cases, the degree of delay when the game medium passes over the movable member is higher in the second variable means than in the first variable means. However, in the case where two variable means are provided on the upstream side and the downstream side, it is necessary to optimize the degree of delay of the game medium in each of the first variable means on the upstream side and the second variable means on the downstream side. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of optimizing the degree of delay of the game medium in each of the first variable means on the upstream side and the second variable means on the downstream side.
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), a special state that is different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and a first specific state (for example, a high base state). A KT state in which a game value (for example, a prize ball) is more likely to be given by the special state than in the first specific state (for example, a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state (low probability / non-KT state)). A game machine that can be controlled by (for example, pachinko game machine 1).
An easy-to-enter state (for example, the first state) in which the game medium (for example, the game ball) can easily enter the first predetermined area (for example, the second start winning opening 701A) and a difficult-to-enter state (for example, the second state) in which the game medium (for example, the game ball) can easily enter. ) And the first variable means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B),
An easy-to-enter state (for example, the first state) in which the game medium is provided on the downstream side of the first variable means and is easy for the game medium to enter the second predetermined area (for example, the special winning opening 703A) different from the first predetermined area. A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed to a difficult-to-enter state (for example, a second state),
The first delay means for delaying the movement of the game medium when the game medium passes through the first variable means (for example, the regulation unit 751,752,753 and the regulation unit 761,762,763 as the first delay means). )When,
The second delay means for delaying the movement of the game medium when the game medium passes through the second variable means (for example, the regulation unit 771,772,773,774 and the regulation unit 781,782 as the second delay means). , 783),
With
In response to being controlled to the special state, the second variable means is set to an easy-to-enter state (for example, the CPU 103 controls to open the special winning opening 703A when the display result is a small hit display result. Part. See Figure 10 (B)),
In the first specific state, the first variable means is more likely to change to an easily accessible state than in the second specific state (for example, in the high base state, the average special figure fluctuation time (period for changing the special figure)). The second of the variable winning ball device 6B is that the control (time saving control) is executed to shorten the time from the normal state (time saving state), and the probability of becoming a "normal drawing hit" in the normal drawing game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the starting winning opening are also executed. Part. See FIG. 10 (A).
The degree of delay in the movement of the game medium by the first delay means is larger than the degree of delay in the movement of the game medium by the second delay means (for example, the regulation units 751, 752, 753 constituting the first delay means, The degree of delay in the movement of the game ball by 761,762,763 is larger than the degree of delay in the movement of the game ball by the regulatory units 771,772,773,774, 781,782,783 constituting the second delay means. Part. See Figure 15)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to optimize the degree of delay between the first variable means on the upstream side and the second variable means on the downstream side, and the game to the second variable means on the downstream side in the first specific state. It is possible to suppress the excessive entry of the game medium into the second variable means in the second specific state while restricting the flow of the medium.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1.
The game value given when the game medium enters the second predetermined area of the second variable means is greater than when the game medium enters the first predetermined area of the first variable means (). For example, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 703A, 10 prize balls are given, and when a game ball enters the second starting winning opening 701A, one prize ball is given).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the degree of delay can be optimized according to the magnitude of the game value.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
A first game medium passage (for example, a second passage portion 710B) for allowing the game medium to pass through the first variable means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B).
A second game medium passage (for example, a fourth passage portion 710D) for allowing the game medium to pass through the second variable means, and
With
The first delay means has a plurality of first projecting portions (for example, regulating portions 751, 752, 753 and regulating portions 761) projecting from the side wall of the first game medium passage so that the game medium passes while meandering. , 762,763)
The second delay means is regulated with a plurality of second protrusions (for example, regulation portions 771, 772, 774, 774) projecting from the side wall of the second game medium passage so that the game medium passes while meandering. It is composed of parts 781, 782, 783).
The passage width dimension (for example, L1) in the first game medium passage is larger than the passage width dimension (for example, L2) in the second game medium passage (L1> L2).
The protrusion dimension from the side wall (for example, the protrusion dimension L5) in the first protrusion is larger than the protrusion dimension (for example, the protrusion size L6) from the side wall in the second protrusion (L5> L6, see FIG. 12). )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to optimize the degree of delay while improving space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
A first game medium passage (for example, a second passage portion 710B) for allowing the game medium to pass through the first variable means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B) is provided.
The first delay means projects from the side wall of the first game medium passage (for example, the back surface of the front wall portion 731A), and comes into contact with the game medium passing through the first game medium passage to bring the game medium. Includes a special protrusion (eg, regulatory section 761) that can be guided towards the upstream side (see FIG. 14 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the degree of delay of the game medium passing through the first game medium passage can be further increased. In addition, it is possible to suppress the accidental entry of the game medium that is flipped by contacting other members.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
The game medium is provided in a special area (for example, a large winning opening 702A) that is provided on the upstream side of the first variable means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B) and is different from the first predetermined area and the second predetermined area. A special variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed into an easy-to-enter state (for example, a first state) and a difficult-to-enter state (for example, a second state) is provided.
Corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state, the special variable means is likely to change to an easy-to-enter state (for example, the CPU 103 controls to open the big winning opening 702A when the display result is a big hit display result. Part to be done, etc. See Fig. 9 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the time to reach the third variable means of the game medium is shortened, so that the control of the advantageous state can be shortened.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
A game having the first variable means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B) and the second variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 17) so as to be able to enter the first predetermined area of the first variable means. A first game medium passage for guiding the medium (for example, the second passage portion 710B) and a second game medium passage for guiding the game medium so as to be able to enter the first predetermined region of the second variable means (for example, a fourth). A passage forming unit (for example, a first passage forming unit 700A) for forming the passage portion 710D) is provided.
The passage forming unit is
It has a front wall (for example, front wall portion 731A) arranged on the front side of the first game medium passage and the second game medium passage and a rear wall (for example, rear wall portion 721A) arranged on the rear side.
The rear wall is provided with a light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 790) for concealing a wiring member (for example, wiring member C20) routed on the rear side of the rear wall (FIG. 17, see FIG. 18)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in a limited space, the wiring member can be routed on the rear side of the rear wall without being concealed by a seal or the like, and deterioration of design can be suppressed. In addition, space efficiency can be improved on the rear wall while ensuring the visibility of the game medium on the front wall.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 6.
The passage forming unit (for example, the first passage forming unit 700A) includes a light emitting means (for example, LED 201 for a winning unit) capable of emitting light along the rear wall (for example, the rear wall portion 721A).
The light diffusing unit can emit light from the light emitting means forward (see FIG. 17B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to dispose the light emitting means on the rear side of the rear wall, so that it is possible to preferably realize the light emitting effect while improving the space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 6 or 7.
The passage forming unit (for example, the first passage forming unit 700A) is
A third predetermined area (for example, a winning ball device 6C (second starting winning opening)) different from the first predetermined area (for example, the second starting winning opening 701A) and the second predetermined area (for example, the special winning opening 703A). )When,
A detection means (for example, a second start port switch 22C) capable of detecting a game medium that has entered the third predetermined region, and
With
A wiring member (for example, wiring member C5) from the detection means and another wiring member (for example, wiring members C1 to C4 and C6 to C7) are bound on the rear side of the rear wall (see FIG. 18). )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to realize a unit in which a plurality of areas are arranged, and it is possible to consolidate the wiring space.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the First Invention)
Further, in the above embodiment, in one game ball passage 710, a first delay means corresponding to the variable winning ball device 6B provided on the upstream side and a special variable winning ball provided on the downstream side of the variable winning ball device 6B. In a configuration in which a second delay means corresponding to the ball device 17 is provided and the degree of delay between the upstream variable winning ball device 6B and the downstream special variable winning ball device 17 is different, these two variable winning ball devices 6B are provided. And the special variable winning ball device 17, and the first delay means and the second delay means corresponding to each are integrally provided in one winning unit 700, so that each variable winning ball device and the delay means are provided. Since the delay degree between the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 is less likely to vary as compared with the case where the above is individually provided on the game board 2, it becomes easier to optimize.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the regulation unit 751, 752, 753 and the regulation unit 761, 762, 763 as the first delay means can open and close the second start winning opening 701A in the second passage portion 710B. Although the embodiment provided not only in the region corresponding to the door 701B but also in the region on the upstream side of the start winning opening door 701B has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a first delay means. The regulation unit 751, 752, 753 and the regulation unit 761, 762, 763 may be provided at least in the area corresponding to the start winning door 701B.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the regulation unit 771, 772, 773, 774 and the regulation unit 781, 782, 783 as the second delay means can open and close the special prize opening 703A in the fourth passage portion 710D. Although the embodiment provided not only in the area corresponding to the door 703B but also in the area on the upstream side of the special winning opening door 703B is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a second delay means. The regulation unit 771, 772, 773, 774 and the regulation unit 781, 782, 783 may be provided at least in the area corresponding to the special winning opening door 703B.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first delay means for delaying the movement of the game ball when the game ball passes through the variable winning ball device 6B, or when the game ball passes through the special variable winning ball device 17. As a second delay means for delaying the movement of the game ball, the regulation portions 751, 752, 753, 761 projecting from the front wall portion 731A and the rear wall portion 721A of the game ball passage 710 so as to come into contact with the game ball. , 762,763 and the regulation part 771,772,773,774, 781,782,783 are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball passes through the variable winning ball device. If it is possible to delay the movement of the game ball at the time of playing, for example, the upper surface of the starting winning door 701B or the special winning door 703B, or upstream of the starting winning door 701B or the special winning door 703B. A delay means consisting of a concave or convex guide surface formed on the bottom surface of the passage on the side, an inclined surface capable of guiding the game ball in the front-rear direction, a step on which the game ball can ride, and an upper wall of the game ball passage 710. It may be a delay means provided in the above, or a regulation means provided so as to be able to enter and leave the game ball passage 710 at regular intervals.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the inclination angle of the upper surface of the starting winning door 701B with respect to the horizontal plane and the inclination angle of the upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B with respect to the horizontal plane are substantially the same. By making the inclination angle of the upper surface of the special winning entrance door 703B with respect to the horizontal plane larger than the inclination angle of the upper surface of the starting winning entrance door 701B with respect to the horizontal plane, the game ball can move on the upper surface of the starting winning entrance door 701B. The moving speed of the game ball when passing may be delayed from the moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes over the upper surface of the special winning door 703B. In addition, the shape, size, arrangement position, number of arrangements, and the like of the regulation portion can be changed in various ways.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special variable winning ball device 17 and the first delay means for delaying the moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes through the variable winning ball device 6B. The second passage portion 710B and the fourth passage portion 710D have a second delay means for delaying the moving speed of the game ball, and the variable winning ball device 6B (the upper surface of the starting winning door 701B) is used as a game ball. The moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes is slower than the moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes through the special variable winning ball device 17 (upper surface of the special winning door 703B). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second delay means may not be provided as long as the first delay means is provided.

Further, the moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes through the variable winning ball device 6B (upper surface of the starting winning door 701B) and the special variable winning ball device 17 (upper surface of the special winning door 703B) is simply a game. Instead of the speed at which the ball flows down the upper surface of the movable member such as the start winning door 701B or the special winning door 703B, the game ball moves from the upstream side to the downstream side through the starting winning door 701B or the special winning door 703B. Because of the required transit time, for example, even if the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the starting winning door 701B is faster than the flowing speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the special winning door 703B, the variable winning ball device The distance and time that 6B meanders back and forth, or the flow distance from the upstream end to the downstream end is longer than that of the special variable winning ball device 17 (for example, the length of the game ball in the flow direction at the starting winning door 701B). Is longer than the length of the game ball in the flow direction of the special winning door 703B. The starting winning door 701B is larger than the special winning door 703B.) Therefore, the variable winning ball device 6B has a special variable winning. It includes a device in which the moving speed of the game ball when the game ball passes is slower than that of the ball device 17.

Further, since the moving speed is reduced by the first delay means or the like on the upstream side of the starting winning door 701B, the variable winning ball device 6B is more game-playing when the game ball passes than the special variable winning ball device 17. The moving speed of the sphere may be slowed down. That is, the first delay means and the second delay means are not necessarily provided in the area corresponding to the variable winning ball device 6B (upper surface of the starting winning opening door 701B) and the special variable winning ball device 17 (upper surface of the special winning opening door 703B). Not only those, but those provided on the upstream side that does not correspond to the variable winning ball device 6B (upper surface of the starting winning door 701B) and the special variable winning ball device 17 (upper surface of the special winning door 703B). May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the starting winning opening door 701B of the variable winning ball device 6B is located upstream via the third passage portion 710C facing vertically with respect to the special winning opening door 703B of the special variable winning ball device 17. Moreover, the form provided at the upper position, that is, the form in which the step portion is formed between the starting winning opening door 701B and the special winning opening door 703B has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, the start winning door 701B and the special winning door 703B may be arranged on an inclined surface having no step.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an easy-to-enter state (for example, the first state) in which the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening 702A and a difficult-to-enter state (for example, the first state) in which the game ball easily enters the large winning opening 702A are located upstream of the variable winning ball device 6B. Although the embodiment in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided as the special variable means that can be changed to the second state) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B. It may be arranged on the side.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the winning ball device 6C constituting the second starting winning opening is provided separately from the variable winning ball device 6B is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The winning ball device 6C (second starting winning opening) does not necessarily have to be provided separately from the variable winning ball device 6B.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state by being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot gaming state is not limited to this. The special variable winning ball device 17 may be in the first state by being controlled by. Further, in this case, in the case where the jackpot type can be controlled to a plurality of types of jackpots including the first jackpot and the second jackpot having a larger number of rounds than the first jackpot, a special variable winning ball is controlled when the first jackpot is controlled. When the device 17 is in the first state and is controlled by the second big hit, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be in the first state. Alternatively, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be in the first state when controlled by the first big hit, and the special variable winning ball device 17 may be in the first state when controlled by the second big hit.

(Second invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes the second invention shown below. That is, in a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like as a gaming machine, in a gaming machine provided with an operation unit that can be operated by a player, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189184, a predetermined Some have a non-electric variable means that changes from the first state to the second state by rotating the action member by the game ball that has entered the operating port due to the weight of the game ball. However, although it is possible to perform an effect in which the movable body rotates according to the operation of the player, there is a problem that the rotation motion of the movable body is not sufficient, so that the motion of the movable body improves the interest. For the purpose of providing a game machine that can
The gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first motion in the first direction (for example, a slide motion in the left-right direction), a second motion in a second direction different from the first direction (for example, a vertical rotation motion), the first motion, and the above. A movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) capable of performing a third movement (for example, a reciprocating movement in three-dimensional directions of up / down / front / back / left / right) different from the second movement,
Motion detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) that can detect the motion of the player, and
With
Depending on the movement of the player, at least two or more of the first movement, the second movement, and the third movement by the movable body can be combined and executed, and vibration can be generated ( For example, the operation (movement) of the player is detected by the push sensor 35B by pressing the operating body 350 of the push button 31 by the player and moving (displacement) from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position. Based on this, in the push button 31, a portion in which a plurality of operations such as a second operation (vertical rotation) of the rotating body 380 and a third operation (vibration) of the operating body 350 by the vibration motor 312 are performed in combination. 27, see FIG. 28)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the player moves, a plurality of movements of the movable body are performed and vibration is generated, so that the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1.
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) has a light emitting means (for example, the effect LED 313).
An effect executing means capable of executing a light emitting effect in which the light from the light emitting means moves in a direction different from the second direction (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a rotating unit 381L of the rotating body 380, When the 381R is rotating vertically, light emission control is performed to sequentially light a plurality of effect LEDs 313 in a front-view clockwise direction (or counterclockwise direction), that is, in a horizontal rotation direction different from the vertical rotation direction which is the second direction. By doing so, the hemispherical fixed cover 362 that emits the light of these effect LEDs 313 to the outside can perform a light emission effect as if it were rotating. See FIGS. 27 (C) and 27 (D).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 2.
The second operation is a rotation operation.
The effect executing means can execute the light emitting effect during the execution of the second operation (for example, a plurality of effect control CPU 120s are used when the rotating portions 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are rotating vertically. The light of these effect LEDs 313 is emitted by controlling the light emission of the effect LEDs 313 in the front view clockwise (or counterclockwise), that is, in the horizontal rotation direction different from the vertical rotation direction which is the second direction. A portion in which a hemispherical fixed cover 362 that emits outwards can perform a light emitting effect that makes it appear as if it is rotating. See FIGS. 27 (C) and 27 (D).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second operation can be emphasized, and the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 2 or means 3.
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
A fixed portion (eg, fixed body 360) supported by a base portion (for example, base body 301) and
A rotating portion (for example, a rotating body 380) that is rotatably supported around the fixed portion via a rotation driving member (for example, a driven gear 323, a movable ring 382L, 382R, a connecting shaft 386, etc.) with respect to the base portion. When,
Have,
The fixed part is
A first fixed portion (for example, a substrate portion 363A or a hemispherical portion 362A) provided with the light emitting means and
A second fixing portion (for example, a wiring cover portion 363B or a shaft portion 362L, 362R) that is supported by the base portion by inserting the inside of the rotation driving member from the first fixing portion.
Have,
The second fixing portion can route the wiring member (for example, the wiring member C20) from the light emitting means to the outside of the fixing portion (see FIGS. 23 and 26).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the wiring member from the light emitting means can be routed out of the fixed portion in a space-efficient manner.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 4.
The fixed portion (for example, fixed body 360) is a light emitting cover member (for example, fixed cover 362) capable of transmitting light from a light emitting base member (for example, fixed base 361) and the light emitting means (for example, an effect LED 313). Consists of
A light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 368) is provided at a position corresponding to the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion in the light emitting cover member (see FIG. 26).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress deterioration of design while improving space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
It has a fixed portion (for example, a fixed body 360) supported by a base portion (for example, a base body 301) and provided with the light emitting means (for example, an effect LED 313).
The fixed portion has a light emitting cover member (for example, a fixed cover 362) that covers the light emitting means so that light from the light emitting means can be transmitted.
The light emitting cover member is provided with a light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 368) (see FIG. 26).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the light emitted from the light emitting means can be suitably diffused, so that the design can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
A displacement portion (for example, the operating body 350) that can be displaced with respect to the base portion (for example, the base body 301) according to the operation,
A support portion (for example, support shafts 340A to 340C erected on the inclined base portion 301B) that displaceably supports the displacement portion with respect to the base portion.
A rotating portion (for example, a rotating body 380) that is rotatably supported with respect to the base portion separately from the displacement portion.
Have,
The support portion is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the rotating portion (for example, the support shafts 340A to 340C are provided below the rotating body 380 so that they do not overlap or intersect the rotating body 380. The part arranged at the position. See FIG. 24)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the impact of the operation on the displacement portion can be suitably absorbed.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7.
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
A displacement portion (for example, the operating body 350) that can be displaced with respect to the base portion (for example, the base body 301) according to the operation,
A support portion (for example, an inclined base portion 301B) that supports the displacement portion in a displaceable manner with respect to the base portion.
A rotating portion (for example, a rotating body 380) that is rotatably supported with respect to the base portion separately from the displacement portion.
Have,
The displacement portion is provided so as not to come into contact with the rotating portion when displaced (for example, the operation cover 352 that can be operated by the player is a support portion at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. It is provided so as not to come into contact with other members such as 301L and 301R. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the support portion 301L, 301R and the operation cover 352 are provided at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. Since a gap S is formed between the notch portions 352L and 352R, they do not come into contact with each other)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the rotating portion from being damaged by the impact caused by the operation on the displaced portion.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the Second Invention)
In the above-described embodiment, the first operation (sliding operation) of the rotating body 380 is completed and the second operation (vertical rotation) is executed before the push button 31 is operated by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push button 31 by the player responds to the operation of the first operation (sliding operation) and the second operation (vertical rotation) of the rotating body 380 and the vibration motor 312. It suffices that at least two or more of the third operation (vibration) of the operating body 350 according to the above is executed in combination.

For example, until the push button 31 is operated by the player, the non-operating state is as shown in FIG. 28 (C), and the push button 31 by the player responds to the operation by the first operation of the rotating body 380. (Sliding operation), the second operation (vertical rotation), and the third operation (vibration) of the operating body 350 by the vibration motor 312 may be executed in combination. Further, according to the operation of the push button 31 by the player, the first operation and the second operation are executed, the first operation and the third operation are executed, and the second operation and the third operation are executed. You may try to do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first operation (sliding operation) of the rotating body 380 is completed and the second operation (vertical rotation) is executed before the push button 31 is operated by the player. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third operation (vibration) may be executed before the push button 31 is operated by the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation of the effect body 302 of the push button 31 are executed during the execution of the variable display of the super reach. The present invention is not limited, and the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation of the effector 302 may be executed during the execution of the variable display other than the super reach, or other than the variable display period of the symbol (for example, a big hit). It is possible to execute the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation of the effect body 302 during the execution period of the game state, the small hit game state, the demo effect period, and the like).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first operation in the first direction is a slide operation in the left-right direction, the second operation in the second direction different from the first direction is a vertical rotation operation, and the first operation and the first operation. An example is shown in which a third motion different from the second motion is a reciprocating motion in three-dimensional directions of up and down, front and back, and left and right, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first motion, the second motion, and so on. The operation mode and operation direction of the third operation can be changed in various ways.

Further, in the embodiment, the first motion in the first direction, the second motion in the second direction different from the first direction, the first motion, and the first motion according to the motion of the player. As an example of a movable body capable of performing a third movement different from the two movements, a form in which the effect body 302 of the push button 31 that can be operated by the player is applied has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. However, depending on the movement of the player, the first movement in the first direction, the second movement in the second direction different from the first direction, and the first movement and the second movement different from the second movement are different. If it is a movable body capable of three movements, for example, a movable body provided on the game board 2 side such as the first effect device 500 or the second effect device 800, or a frame side of the pachinko game machine 1 such as the glass door frame 50. A movable body or the like provided may be applied.

(Third invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes the following third invention. That is, in a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like as a gaming machine, a plurality of movable effect units are provided, and each effect unit moves from a predetermined position to a specific position, so that each effect unit located at the specific position In a gaming machine provided with an effect device that can be recognized as one movable body for effect, as a plurality of effect units, for example, as described in JP-A-2014-1808048 and JP-A-2017-47257. Some have a first effect unit driven by the first drive unit, and a plurality of second effect units driven by a second drive unit separate from the first drive unit. However, since a plurality of production units are operated by separate drive units, there is a problem that the number of parts and the number of wirings increase and the manufacturing cost increases. Therefore, the production costs are suppressed by reducing the number of parts and the number of wirings. For the purpose of providing a game machine that can enhance the effect
The gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first effect unit capable of operating in the first direction between a first predetermined position and a first specific position (for example, a linear movement in the vertical direction between a first origin position and a first effect position is possible. 1st production section 510) and
Between a second predetermined position and a second specific position, a plurality of second effect units (for example, between a second origin position and a second effect position) capable of operating in a second direction different from the first direction. 2nd effect unit 520L, 520R that can rotate in the vertical and horizontal directions, 3rd effect unit 530L, 530R that can rotate in the vertical and horizontal directions between the 3rd origin position and the 3rd effect position, 4th origin position 4th effect unit 540L, 540R) that can rotate up, down, left and right between the and 4th effect positions.
With
The first effect unit arranged at the first predetermined position and the plurality of second effect units arranged at the second predetermined position form a movable body for effect (for example, the first movable body 501). Recognizable and
A drive unit (for example, a first drive mechanism 560, a first effect motor 560L, 560R) for operating the first effect unit between the first predetermined position and the first specific position is provided.
The plurality of second effect units are connected to the first effect unit, and can operate in the second direction according to the operation of the first effect unit in the first direction by the drive unit (for example,. A plurality of second production units (second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, and fourth production units 540L, 540R) are connected to the first production unit 510 via a link member (shaft, arm, etc.). By being connected, the power of the first drive mechanism 560 is transmitted via the link member in response to the movement of the first effect unit 510 driven by the first drive mechanism 560 in the first direction (vertical direction). As a result, a portion that can rotate in a second direction (horizontal, horizontal, vertical direction) different from the first direction (vertical direction). See FIG. 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production cost can be reduced and the effect can be enhanced by reducing the number of parts and the number of wirings for driving the plurality of second effect units.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1.
The plurality of second production units (for example, second production units 520L, 520R, third production units 530L, 530R, fourth production units 540L, 540R) are the first production unit (for example, first production unit 510). Is connected to the link member (for example, the connecting member 523, the first shaft portions 541c, 542c of the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R, the first arm body 564, the second arm 565, the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R). The drive unit (for example, the first drive mechanism 560 and the first effect motors 560L and 560R) is transmitted from the first effect unit via the link member to operate (see FIG. 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the power of the drive unit can be suitably transmitted to a plurality of second production units.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
The first effect unit (for example, the first effect unit 510) has a light emitting means (for example, an LED substrate 514).
A power transmission member (for example, the first arm body 564) for transmitting the power of the drive unit (for example, the first drive mechanism 560, the first effect motor 560L, 560R) is provided to the first effect unit.
The power transmission member protects a wiring member (for example, wiring member 509) for electrically connecting the light emitting means and an electric component (for example, an effect control board 12) provided outside the first effect unit. Has a wiring cover (for example, wiring cover member 567) for the purpose of
The wiring cover is arranged in the connection portion so as to restrict the movement of the wiring member in the vicinity of the connection portion (for example, the connection portion 570) between the first effect unit and the power transmission member (FIG. See 35)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent disconnection due to pinching of the wiring member in the vicinity of the connection portion.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The plurality of second production units
The upper first movable portion and the upper second movable portion (for example, the second effect units 520L and 520R)
Below the lower first movable portion arranged below the upper first movable portion and the lower second movable portion (for example, the second effect portions 520L and 520R) arranged below the upper second movable portion. 3rd production unit 530L, 530R and 4th production unit 540L, 540R) located on the left right side,
Have,
The upper first movable portion and the upper second movable portion are referred to by the drive unit (for example, the first drive mechanism 560, the first effect motor 560L, 560R) in the first direction of the first effect unit. It can be contacted and separated by following the second direction according to the operation (for example, when the first effect unit 510 moves to the effect position, the second effect units 520L and 520R abut on the center side and are united. A part that can be detachably moved so as to be located at the second effect position. See FIG. 36),
The lower first movable portion and the lower second movable portion can be brought into contact with each other by being driven in the second direction according to the operation of the first effect unit in the first direction by the driving unit. (For example, when the first effect unit 510 moves to the effect position, the third effect units 530L, 530R and the fourth effect units 540L, 540R come into contact with each other or are brought into close contact with each other on the center side. A part that can be detached and connected so that it is located at the production position. See Fig. 36)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since one movable body for production is formed by combining a plurality of production units, it is possible to enhance the design.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 4.
The lower first movable portion and the lower second movable portion (for example, the third effect units 530L and 530R) are magnets (for example, permanent magnets 534) at the second predetermined position (for example, the third effect position). ) To each other (see FIG. 36)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the designability at a predetermined position can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
A display means (for example, an image display device 5) is provided.
At least a part of the first effect unit (for example, the first effect unit 510) is superimposed on the front side of the display means at the first predetermined position (for example, the first effect position).
The second production unit (for example, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, the fourth production unit 540L, 540R) is located at the second predetermined position (for example, the second to fourth production positions). At least a part of it is superimposed on the front side of the display means,
At least a part of the first effect unit arranged at the first predetermined position and the second effect unit arranged at the second predetermined position are overlapped with each other in the front-rear direction (for example, 2nd to 4th). A part of the production position is superimposed on the front side of the first production unit 510 located at the first production position. See FIG. 36).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a powerful effect using a movable body can be realized at low cost.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the Third Invention)
In the above-described embodiment, the first effect unit 510 that can operate in the first direction (vertical direction) between the first origin position and the first effect position is applied as the first effect unit. The invention is not limited to this, and the moving direction of the first effect unit is not limited to the vertical direction, and may be a left-right direction or a front-back direction.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a plurality of second effect units that can move in a second direction different from the first direction between the second to fourth origin positions and the second to fourth effect positions, the second direction ( An embodiment in which the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R that can rotate in the left-right and up-down directions is applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is limited thereto. However, the moving direction of the plurality of second effect units is not limited to the vertical direction, and may be a vertical direction or a front-rear direction as long as the direction is different from the first direction. Further, as long as at least a part of the moving direction of the second effect unit includes a second direction different from the first direction, the first direction may be partially included.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, three second production units 520L, 520R, a third production unit 530L, 530R, and a fourth production unit 540L, 540R are applied as the plurality of second production units. The invention is not limited to this, and may have only two second effect units, or may have four or more second effect units.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode of movement of the first effect unit in the first direction is linear movement, and the mode of movement of the second effect unit in the second direction is rotation, that is, the first effect. Although the mode in which the operation mode of the unit and the second effect unit is different is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the first effect unit and the second effect unit are straight lines if at least the moving directions are different. The operation mode may be the same, such as being movable or both are rotatable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first production unit 510, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R move to the first to fourth production positions, An example is illustrated in which the first production unit 510, the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R are combined to be recognized as one movable body for production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of production units do not necessarily have to be united as long as the production units can be recognized as one movable body for production by being close to each other. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R rotate all at once in response to the movement of the first effect unit 510. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as at least one of the plurality of effect units moves in response to the movement of the first effect unit 510. Further, the timing at which the operation of each effect unit starts in response to the movement of the first effect unit 510 may be simultaneous, or the operation start timing of each effect unit may be shifted back and forth.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first effect unit 510, the second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R have the first to fourth origin positions and the first to fourth effects. An example is an example in which the second production unit 520L, 520R, the third production unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth production unit 540L, 540R operate according to the operation of the first production unit 510 when moving to and from the production position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only when the advance operation is performed from the first to fourth origin positions to the first to fourth effect positions, or from the first to fourth effect positions to the first to fourth effect positions. The second effect unit 520L, 520R, the third effect unit 530L, 530R, and the fourth effect unit 540L, 540R may operate according to the operation of the first effect unit 510 only when the evacuation operation is performed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the game machine. The number of rented balls that are circulated and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored. In these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

The game machine capable of playing a game may be at least one that plays a game, and may be a general game machine as well as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 6C winning ball device 6B variable winning ball device 7 special variable winning ball device 17 special variable winning ball device 31 push button 350 operating body 380 rotating body 500 first effect device 501 first movable body 510 first effect unit 520L , 520R 2nd production unit 530L, 530R 3rd production unit 700 Winning unit 710 Game ball passage 751 to 753 Regulation unit 761-763 Regulation unit

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A first effect unit capable of operating in a first direction between a first predetermined position and a first specific position,
A plurality of second production units capable of operating in a second direction different from the first direction between the second predetermined position and the second specific position, and
With
The first effect unit arranged at the first predetermined position and the plurality of second effect units arranged at the second predetermined position can be recognized as one movable body for effect.
A drive unit for operating the first effect unit between the first predetermined position and the first specific position is provided.
The plurality of second effect units are connected to the first effect unit and can operate in the second direction according to the operation of the first effect unit in the first direction by the drive unit. A game machine to be.

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