JP2020192134A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of holding down an increase in manufacturing costs and reducing a possibility of inconvenience because of operation failure.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: drive means (drive motor 312); control means (performance control CPU 120) for outputting a control signal for controlling operation of the drive means; drive control means (drive/light emission control driver 900) for outputting a drive signal on the basis of a control signal; and logic circuits (a game control circuit 901 and an integrated circuit 902) that receive a drive signal from the drive control means and can output a signal to the drive means. The logic circuits are circuits for outputting a signal to the drive means in the case of a logic (L level) for showing that a first signal drives the drive means on the basis of the first signal for showing drive of the drive means and a second signal differing from the first signal. Accordingly, a decrease in a possibility of inconvenience because of operation failure can be achieved inexpensively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display area, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display area, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

In addition, the game value means that the payout of the prize ball and the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine are advantageous for the player who can easily win the prize, and are advantageous for the player. It is to generate the right to become a state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the effect symbol (identification information) started in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If it is done, a "big hit" will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state that matches the specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Further, the drive means, the control means for controlling the operation of the drive means, and the drive control means for supplying a signal to the drive means in response to the control signal from the control means are provided, and an effect of driving the drive means can be executed. There is a game machine. In such a game machine, a signal output from the drive control means to the drive means is input in parallel, and the feedback signal output means for outputting a feedback signal corresponding to the state of the signal to the control means is provided. Based on this, the control means monitors the operation abnormality of the drive means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-104147 (Fig. 5)

However, the wiring for transmitting the feedback signal has become complicated, and the increase in the number of wirings has contributed to the rise in manufacturing costs.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an operation abnormality while suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and is a control means for outputting a driving means (for example, a vibration motor 312) and a control signal for controlling the operation of the driving means. (For example, the effect control CPU 120), the drive control means (for example, the drive / light emission control driver 900) that outputs the drive signal based on the control signal, and the drive signal is input from the drive control means, and the signal is sent to the drive means. A logic circuit capable of outputting (for example, a gate circuit 901 and an integrated circuit 902) is provided, and the logic circuit is different from the first signal (for example, the first signal) indicating the driving of the driving means and the first signal. It is a circuit that outputs a signal to the driving means when the first signal is a logic (for example, L level) indicating that the driving means is driven based on the second signal (for example, the second signal) (FIG. 5), the driving means is provided on a member (for example, the stick controller 31A) that the player can contact. According to such a configuration, it is possible to inexpensively realize the possibility of causing a defect due to an operation abnormality, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of a defect occurring due to an operation abnormality in a member touched by the player. ..

(Means 2) In the means 1, the logic circuit may be a circuit including a configuration in which NAND circuits are combined in a plurality of stages (see FIG. 4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to inexpensively realize the possibility of causing a defect due to an operation abnormality.

(Means 3) In means 1 or means 2, the second signal is a signal whose logic is fixed (for example, a signal fixed to H level) and is a signal output from the drive control means (see FIG. 4). ) May be. According to such a configuration, even when a problem occurs in the drive control means, it can be suitably dealt with.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to means 3, the driving means is driven when at least a notification advantageous to the player (for example, notification that there is a high possibility of a big hit) is given (for example). , The vibration motor 312 may be operated as a specific effect in the modified example). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to a malfunction of the driving means.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, there are a plurality of driving means, and among the plurality of driving means, a specific driving means having a higher operating voltage than the other driving means (for example, a vibration motor 312). A logic circuit capable of outputting a signal to (for example, a gate circuit 901 and an integrated circuit 902) is provided, and the logic circuit includes a first signal (for example, a first signal) indicating the driving of a specific driving means, and the first signal. When the first signal is a logic (for example, L level) indicating that a specific driving means is driven based on a second signal (for example, a second signal) different from the first signal, the specific driving means is used. It is a circuit that outputs a signal (see FIG. 5). According to such a configuration, it is possible to inexpensively realize the possibility of causing a defect due to an operation abnormality.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, the operating voltage of the driving means (for example, the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312: 18V) is the operating voltage of another electronic component (for example, the rotating motor 310). Operating voltage: 12V, operating voltage of drive / light emission control driver 900: 5V), and generating means (for example, voltage generation circuit) that generates operating voltage of drive control means (for example, 5V) from operating voltage of driving means. 702) may be provided (see FIG. 4). According to such a configuration, it can be operated suitably.

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 a block diagram which shows the signal flow in the drive / light emission control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the signal flow from a drive / light emission control driver to a vibration motor. It is explanatory drawing which shows the logic of the input / output signal of a gate circuit and an integrated circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the signal from the drive / light emission control driver to the effect LED. 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. 10 (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. 12A, and FIG. 12B is a sectional view taken along the line GG showing a state in which the rotating body is in a separated position. 12 (A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I. (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. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the light emission effect in the modification.

(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 ball striking device (not shown) into the game 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 7-segment LEDs and 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). Fluctuations 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 symbol 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 firing 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 variable display. 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). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 stored items on hold. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages 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 passing 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 first state (also referred to as the open state) in which the game ball can win the prize in the large prize opening 702A located below the large prize door 702B and the second state (also referred to as the closed state) in which the game ball cannot win the prize. 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 that reduce 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 regulation pieces, so that the regulation pieces 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 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 when 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 will be 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 winning opening 703A which is in the first state in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning 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 winning holes such as the first starting winning 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 Since (special winning opening 703A) is provided on the right side of the gaming area, the player shoots at the right side of the gaming area during a big hit game or in a KT state (so-called small hit time). 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 on the lower left and right sides 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 the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 pattern 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 held, 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 game 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 region and an operating region.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening 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 pressing 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 included 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 game is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition 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 variation 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 is executed in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. 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 reduction 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 reduction state). 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 strike operation on 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 drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The 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 game is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition 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 gaming 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 that 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 big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the 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 becomes 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces 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 accuracy state and the low accuracy 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, a drive / light emission 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 includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., 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 a 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 the 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 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 a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) is voiced. It is supplied to the control board 13 or an LED signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the LED) is supplied to the drive / light emission 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, it is supplied to the drive circuit that drives the effect body 302, the first movable body 501, and the second movable bodies 800L, 800R.

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

It should be noted that audio output, LED lighting / extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and LED signal, 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 drive / light emission 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.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a signal flow in the drive / light emission control board 14. When a control signal for driving the vibration motor 312 is output from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12, the drive / light emission control driver 900 to which the control signal is input is a logic circuit (gate circuit 901 and integrated). It is configured to output a drive signal to the circuit 902). The logic circuit (gate circuit 901 and integrated circuit 902) is a circuit for driving the vibration motor 312.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first signal and the second signal are gated from the drive / light emission control driver 900 in which the control signal for driving the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120. It is output to the circuit 901. The gate circuit 901 is configured by combining three NAND circuits. As shown in the figure, the first NAND circuit 901A is connected so that the first signal is input to both the input terminals A and B, and the second signal is connected so as to be input to the input terminal A. The second NAND circuit 902B connected so that the output signal of the 1 NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B, and the second NAND circuit 902B connected so that the output signal of the second NAND circuit 902B is input to both the input terminals A and B. A 3N NAND circuit 901C is provided. Then, the output signal of the third NAND circuit 901C is connected so as to be input to the integrated circuit 902, and the output signal of the integrated circuit 902 is connected so as to be input to the signal motor 312.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the logic of input / output signals of the NAND circuits 901A to 901C and the integrated circuit 902.

As shown in the figure, when the vibration motor 312 is not operated (specifically, when the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input to the drive / light emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120), the drive / light emission is performed. When the first signal of H level (“1” in the figure) is output from the control driver 900 and the vibration motor 312 is operated (specifically, the drive / light emission control driver 900 is used for vibration from the effect control CPU 120. When the control signal for operating the motor 312 is input), the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs the first signal of L level (“0” in the figure).

Further, when the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs a second signal fixed at the H level. When some kind of error occurs, such as a failure of the drive / light emission control driver 900, the L level second signal may be output from the drive / light emission control driver 900. That is, the second signal is a signal that exhibits behavior that is not related to the control signal from the effect control CPU 120.

The vibration motor 312 incorporates a circuit that converts an input signal into inverse logic and a drive portion that is driven by a signal from the circuit, and when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at L level. It is a motor configured to operate (vibrate) and stop when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at H level.

The integrated circuit 902 is a circuit that outputs an L-level signal when an H-level signal is input and outputs an H-level signal when an L-level signal is input. Further, in the integrated circuit 902, as shown in FIG. 4, the operating voltage related to the input is 5 V, while the operating voltage related to the output is 18 V.

As shown in FIG. 5, whether or not the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 are input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900. Four patterns of control are performed depending on the combination of whether or not the driver is used.

First, a first pattern will be described in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900.

When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the H level first signal is output from the drive / light emission control driver 900. 1 An H-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, an H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902.

Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

Next, a second pattern in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900 will be described. To do.

When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs an L-level first signal. An L-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the L level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902.

Since the L-level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 operates (vibrates).

Further, a third pattern will be described in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is out of order and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900.

When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the H level first signal is output from the drive / light emission control driver 900. 1 An H-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, an H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902.

Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

Finally, a fourth pattern will be described in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is out of order and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900.

When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs an L-level first signal. An L-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, an H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902.

Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

In this way, only when the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input to the drive / light emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120 for vibration Since the motor 312 operates, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an operation abnormality of the vibration motor 312.

Here, the operating voltage of each effect member will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 700 that supplies the power supply voltage to each member is connected to the voltage generation circuit 701 provided in the effect control board 12, and the voltage generation circuit 701 is the power supply supplied from the power supply board 700. The operating voltage (18V) of the vibration motor 312 is generated from the voltage. The operating voltage (18V) of the vibration motor 312 is supplied to the vibration motor 312 via the integrated circuit 902.

Further, the voltage generation circuit 702 provided on the drive / light emission control board 14 generates the operating voltage (5V) of the drive / light emission control driver 900 from the voltage of 18V supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701.

Further, the voltage generation circuit 703 provided on the drive / light emission control board 14 generates the operating voltage (12V) of the rotation motor 310 from the voltage of 18V supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701. The operating voltage (12V) of the rotary motor 310 is supplied to the rotary motor 310 via the integrated circuit 903.

In this way, the operating voltage of the drive / light emission control driver 900 and the rotating motor 310 is generated from the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when a control signal for causing the effect LED 313 to emit light is output from the effect control board 12, the drive / light emission control driver 900 to which the control signal is input emits light to the effect LED 313. It is configured to output a control signal.

As shown in FIG. 6, the effect LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED composed of a red light emitting element 313A, a blue light emitting element 313B, and a green light emitting element 313C. As shown in FIG. 6, a red light emitting element 313A and a blue light emitting element 313B are connected to the drive / light emitting control driver 900. Further, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs an R control signal for causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit light and a B control signal for causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit light, and the R control signal is sent to the red light emitting element 313A. It is input and the B control signal is connected so as to be input to the blue light emitting element 313B.

Further, the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to the drive / light emitting control driver 900, but is connected to the ground. If the input terminal of the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to any of them, it is conceivable that a current flows into the input terminal due to static electricity and the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements are damaged. .. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, by connecting the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C to the ground, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage. Further, although the current flow and damage can be prevented by connecting the green light emitting element 313C to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the terminals of the drive / light emission control driver 900 are used for other effect members. You will not be able to do it. Therefore, by connecting the green light emitting element 313C to the ground, the terminal of the drive / light emitting control driver 900 can be effectively used (other effect members can be connected), and current flow and damage can be prevented. ..

As described above, the effect LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED, but is used in an effect in which only the red light emitting element 313A emits light and an effect in which only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light. That is, it is configured so that only one of red and blue can emit light. Even when the red light emitting LED and the blue light emitting LED, which can execute only red light emission, are provided as separate members without providing the full color LED, only one of red and blue can emit light. However, the cost increases by providing a plurality of light emitting members, and the installation space increases by connecting a plurality of members (for example, the number of lands on the substrate when soldering increases, and the members are connected to each other). Since it is expected that this will lead to an increase in the interval to prevent short circuits), by using the effect LED 313 as a full-color LED, while suppressing the increase in cost and the installation space of the effect member, the red color and It is possible to execute the light emission effect of any single color of blue.

(Push button 31)
Next, the push button 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 17. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a push button. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the push button. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the effect body. 10A and 10B are a front view showing an effect body, and FIG. 10B is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 11A and 11B are right side views showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation non-detection position and FIG. 11B is a state in which the operating body is in the operation non-detection position. 12A and 12B are a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 10A, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG showing a state in which the operating body is in the operation detection position. 13A is a sectional view taken along the line HH of FIG. 12A, and FIG. 13B is a sectional view taken along the line GG showing a state in which the rotating body is in a separated position. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 12 (A). 15A to 15E are diagrams for explaining an operation example of the effect body. 16 (A) to 16 (G) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. 17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, 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. 8 and 10 to 12, a rotary motor 310 is fixed at a lower position on the left side surface of the right support portion 301R, and is fixed to a 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. 8 (see FIG. 9 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 periphery 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. 12, the effect body 302 has an operation non-detection position (see FIG. 11 (A)) above the base body 301 and an operation detection position (FIG. 11 (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. 9 to 14, 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. 12). 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. 7).

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

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, there is a drive gear 365 fixed to a drive shaft (not shown) of the opening / closing motor 311 protruding upward, and a rotation shaft that faces up and down 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, and the rotating body 380 is slid and moved 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. 13A). It moves in the left-right direction from the position (see FIG. 13B).

The fixed cover 362 is transparently formed of a translucent synthetic resin material, and has a hemisphere portion 362A and shaft portions 362L and 362R extending laterally from the hemisphere 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. 14). Since the hemisphere portion 362A is provided so as to cover the front surface side of the LED substrate 364, it is possible to diffuse the light from the effect LED 313 and emit it 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. 14).

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. Two insertion holes 387 are formed through which a connecting shaft 386 for connecting and fixing the 383R can be inserted.

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 at 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. 11 to 14, 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. 13A) and the separated position (see FIG. 13B). ), As shown in FIG. 13 (A), the left and right rotating portions 381L and 381R come into contact with each other or come close to each other to form a spherical body (origin position). , As shown in FIG. 13B, 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 spheres are 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. 11 to 15. 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. 11 and 12, in the push button 31, the operation body 350 in the effect body 302 has an upper operation non-detection position (see FIGS. 11A and 12A) and a lower operation detection position. (See FIG. 11 (B) and FIG. 12 (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. 12, 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. 11, 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 unlikely 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 transmitted to the machine frame 3 and the like, 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 and failure from being directly transmitted to the rotating body 380 capable of rotational operation and the fixed body 360 to which the driving mechanism thereof is assembled by the operation of the player. .. 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. 13, 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. 13A) and separated positions (FIG. 13). (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. 15A, 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. 15B, 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. 15 (C) and 15 (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. 15 (E), the vibration 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. 15C and 15D, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the 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 rotational operation of the rotating body 380 and the rotational light emission control by the effect LED 313, as shown in FIG. 15 (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. 16, 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. 16 (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. 16 (B). To be started. Next, as shown in FIG. 16C, the effect control CPU 120 starts an operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the push button 31 at the timing before the timing of switching from the normal reach to the super reach.

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. 16D and 16E, 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. 16 (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. 16 (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. 17 (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 the button image larger than the button image in FIG. 16C 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. 17 (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. 17 (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.

(First invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes the first invention shown below. That is, in a pachinko game machine, a slot machine, or the like as a game machine, in a game 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 non-electrically variable means that change from the first state to the second state by rotating the acting 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 first invention
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first motion in the first direction (for example, a sliding 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. 15, see FIG. 16)
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 first 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. 15 (C) and 15 (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 first 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. By performing light emission control to sequentially turn on the effect LED 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, the light of these effect LEDs 313 is emitted. 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. 15 (C) and 15 (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 first 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 (for example, 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 drive 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. 11 and 14).
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 means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to 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. 14).
It is characterized by that.

According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the design while improving the space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first 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 as to be able to transmit light from the light emitting means.
The light emitting cover member is provided with a light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 368) (see FIG. 14).
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 first 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 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 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. 12)
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 first 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. 11, 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 of the operation on the displacement portion.

(Explanation of Modifications and Applications of the First 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, it is in a non-operating state as shown in FIG. 16C, 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 to this. Instead, 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 production device 500 or the second production 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.

Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and controls the operation of the driving means (in this example, the vibration motor 312) and the driving means. Control means for outputting the control signal (in this example, the effect control CPU 120), drive control means for outputting the drive signal based on the control signal (drive / light emission control driver 900 in this example), and drive control means. A logic circuit (in this example, a gate circuit 901 and an integrated circuit 902) capable of inputting a drive signal from the drive means and outputting the signal to the drive means is provided, and the logic circuit is a first signal (main signal) indicating the drive of the drive means. In the example, the logic (in this example) indicating that the first signal drives the driving means based on the first signal) and the second signal (second signal in this example) different from the first signal. , L level), it is a circuit that outputs a signal to the driving means (see FIG. 5). As a result, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility that a problem will occur due to an operation abnormality.

For example, as in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-104147, a signal output from the drive control means to the drive means is input in parallel, and a feedback signal corresponding to the state of the signal is controlled by the control means. If the feedback signal output means for outputting to is provided and the control means (for example, the effect control CPU) is configured to monitor the operation abnormality of the drive means based on the feedback signal, the wiring for transmitting the feedback signal is provided. Although it becomes complicated and the number of wirings increases, as described above, for example, a circuit that does not operate the vibration motor 312 even if the drive / light emission control driver 900 fails (gate circuit 901, integrated circuit 902). By providing the above, it is possible to prevent an operation abnormality of the vibration motor 312 (for example, runaway or heat generation of the vibration motor 312) without transmitting a feedback signal. Therefore, while suppressing the increase in manufacturing cost, there is a possibility that a malfunction may occur due to an operation abnormality (specifically, a malfunction may occur in the operation of the effect member due to an operation abnormality of the vibration motor 312, or a component may be damaged due to heat generation (for example,). Deformation due to melting of the resin, malfunction of signal transmission / reception due to disconnection of wiring), discomfort to the player due to heat generation, or damage to the player himself or the property of the player due to excessive heat generation. It is possible to reduce the possibility that it will end up.

Further, in the configuration in which the feedback signal is transmitted from the feedback signal output means to the control means, the feedback signal is a relatively long distance from the feedback signal output means provided around the drive means to the control means (for example, the effect control CPU). Since it is necessary to draw the wiring of, there is a high risk that noise will occur and malfunction will occur, but the operation abnormality of the vibration motor 312 without transmitting the feedback signal (due to the failure of the drive / light emission control driver 900) By preventing runaway and heat generation of the vibration motor 312), the risk of malfunction can be reduced.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and the operation of a plurality of drive means (in this example, a vibration motor 312, a rotation motor 310, etc.) and the drive means is operated. A control means that outputs a control signal to be controlled (in this example, the effect control CPU 120), a drive control means that outputs a drive signal based on the control signal (in this example, the drive / light emission control driver 900), and drive control. A logic circuit (in this example) in which a drive signal is input from the means and a signal can be output to a specific drive means (in this example, a vibration motor 312) having a higher operating voltage than the other drive means among the plurality of drive means. , Gate circuit 901 and integrated circuit 902), and the logic circuit includes a first signal (first signal in this example) indicating the driving of a specific driving means, and a second signal different from the first signal. Based on (in this example, the second signal), the signal is output to the specific driving means when the first signal is the logic (L level in this example) indicating that the specific driving means is driven. It was decided to be a circuit (see FIG. 5). As a result, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility that a problem will occur due to an operation abnormality.

Further, according to this embodiment, the logic circuit is a circuit including a configuration in which NAND circuits are combined in a plurality of stages (see FIG. 4). As a result, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility that a problem will occur due to an operation abnormality.

Further, according to this embodiment, the second signal is a signal whose logic is fixed (in this example, a signal fixed to the H level), and is a signal output from the drive control means (FIG. 4). See). As a result, even when a problem occurs in the drive control means, it can be suitably dealt with.

Further, according to this embodiment, the operating voltage of the driving means (in this example, the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312: 18V) is the operating voltage of other electronic components (in this example, the operating voltage of the rotating motor 310). A generation means (voltage in this example) that is higher than the voltage: 12V, operating voltage of the drive / light emission control driver 900: 5V) and generates the operating voltage of the drive control means (5V in this example) from the operating voltage of the driving means. It was decided that the generation circuit 702) was provided (see FIG. 4). As a result, it can be operated favorably.

For example, the possibility that the drive means runs out of control causes heat generation increases as the operating voltage of the drive means increases, but the drive means that is likely to generate heat by connecting as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 However, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a problem will occur due to an abnormal operation.

Further, when a plurality of electronic components having different operating voltages are provided, different wiring is required for each voltage, but in the drive / light emission control board 14, the drive / light emission control driver is based on the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312. By generating the operating voltage of 900, it is not necessary to separately provide the wiring of the vibration motor 312 and the wiring of the drive / light emission control driver 900, so that the number of wirings can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. be able to.

In the present embodiment, the integrated circuit 902 is connected between the gate circuit 901 and the vibration motor 312, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312 is 5V, and the vibration motor 312 is a motor that operates (vibrates) when the input signal is H level and stops when the input signal is L level, Even if the output signal of the gate circuit 901 is directly input to the motor without providing the integrated circuit 902, it is possible to inexpensively realize the possibility of causing a malfunction due to an operation abnormality.

Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the first light emitting element (in this example, the red light emitting element 313A) which is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and has different emission colors. , A light emitting means (in this example, an effect LED 313) composed of a second light emitting element (in this example, a blue light emitting element 313B) and a third light emitting element (in this example, a green light emitting element 313C), and light emitting. A light emitting control means (in this example, a drive / light emitting control driver 900) for controlling light emission of the means is provided, and the light emitting control means can be electrically connected to each of a plurality of light emitting elements in the light emitting means, and can be electrically connected to each other. It is possible to individually control the light emission of each of the connected light emitting elements (see FIG. 6), and among the light emitting elements of the specific light emitting means, the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element are connected to the light emitting control means, while It was decided that the third light emitting element was not connected to the light emitting control means but was connected to the ground (see FIG. 6). As a result, damage due to static electricity can be prevented even when some light emitting elements are not used.

In this example, the drive / emission control driver for driving the red light emitting element 313A and the blue light emitting element 313B is capable of executing the effect of causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit red light and the effect of causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit blue light. It was decided to connect to the 900 and to connect the green light emitting element 313C to the ground, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the red light emitting element 313A and the green light emitting element 313C are connected to the drive / light emitting control driver 900 in order to enable the effect of causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit red light and the effect of causing the green light emitting element 313C to emit green light. At the same time, the blue light emitting element 313B may be ground-connected. Alternatively, the blue light emitting element 313B and the green light emitting element 313C are connected to the drive / light emitting control driver 900 in order to enable the effect of causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit blue light and the effect of causing the green light emitting element 313C to emit green light. At the same time, the red light emitting element 313A may be ground-connected.

In this example, the vibration motor 312 and the effect LED 313 are provided on the push button 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modified examples. The same description as in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided instead of the push button 31. The stick controller 31A is an operating member attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area and capable of being grasped and tilted by the player. The push button 31B is an operating member attached to a predetermined position (near the stick controller 31A) of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area and capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The surface portion of the stick controller 31A held by the player is plated for decoration.

As shown in FIG. 18, the vibration motor 312 in the modified example may be provided inside the stick controller 31A, and the effect LED 313 may be provided inside the push button 31B. The method of sending the control signal and the circuit configuration are the same as those shown in FIGS. 3 to 6. As described above, since the surface portion of the stick controller 31A gripped by the player is plated, it is assumed that an electric current due to static electricity is generated from the skin of the player to the gripped portion of the stick controller 31A. Since the effect LED 313 is provided in the vicinity of the stick controller 31A, if the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C is not connected to any of them, a current flows into the terminal due to static electricity. It is conceivable that the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements are damaged. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, by connecting the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C to the ground, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage.

As an effect that is advantageous to the player (for example, a fluctuating effect that notifies that it is a big hit, or a fluctuating effect that notifies that it is likely to be a big hit), the vibration motor 312 is operated and used for the effect. It may be possible to execute a specific effect of emitting the LED 313. For example, inside the push button 31B, a first sheet in which the letters "chance" emerge when blue light is incident, and a second sheet in which the letters "extreme heat" emerge when red light is incident. Is provided, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect LED 313 emits blue light (only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light and the red light emitting element 313A does not emit light), and the word "chance" is displayed. Either the first pattern to be generated or the second pattern in which the effect LED 313 emits red light (only the red light emitting element 313A emits light and the blue light emitting element 313B does not emit light) and the characters "extreme heat" are displayed. In this pattern, it may be possible to execute a specific effect of integrally performing an operation instruction effect for prompting the operation of the push button 31B and a vibration effect for operating the vibration motor 312. Hereinafter, the effect LED 313, the first sheet, and the second sheet may be collectively referred to as a "specific effect device".

Further, the specific effect of the second pattern may be more advantageous to the player than the specific effect of the first pattern (for example, the reliability of controlling the jackpot is high).

Further, the image display device 5 may also perform an operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B in accordance with the execution of the operation instruction effect. For example, an operation promotion display that displays an operation promotion image imitating a specific effect device may be performed.

In that case, if the specific effect of the first pattern is being performed, the operation promotion display that displays the operation promotion image imitating the specific effect device executing the specific effect of the first pattern is performed, and the specific effect of the second pattern is being performed. If so, the operation promotion display may be performed to display the operation promotion image imitating the specific effect device executing the specific effect of the second pattern.

Alternatively, the operation promotion display in a common mode may be performed even during the specific production of any pattern.

According to this modification, the driving means is provided on a member (in this example, the stick controller 31A) that the player can contact. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a malfunction will occur due to an operation abnormality in the member touched by the player.

Specifically, if the driving means provided on the member that the player can contact causes an operation abnormality, there is a high possibility that the heat generated causes some damage to the player or the player's property. Even in such a game machine, by connecting as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, it is possible to inexpensively realize the possibility of causing a malfunction due to an operation abnormality.

Further, according to this modification, the driving means is driven at least when a player is notified that it is advantageous (in this example, a notification that it is a big hit or a notification that it is likely to be a big hit). (In this example, the vibration motor 312 is operated as a specific effect in the modified example). As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to a malfunction of the drive means.

Other advantageous notifications for the player include notification of transition to a high probability state (for example, a probabilistic state) in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal state, and a small hit that is less valuable than the jackpot gaming state. It may be a notification that the game state is controlled.

Further, according to this modified example, a light emitting effect device (in this example, the specific effect device in the modified example) capable of changing the display mode by causing a specific light emitting means to emit light is provided, and the display mode of the light emitting effect device is as follows. The first display mode (first pattern in this example) that can be displayed by outputting the first light emitting element of the specific light emitting means and the display possible by outputting the second light emitting element of the specific light emitting means. Therefore, it is decided to include a second display mode (in this example, a second pattern) different from the first display mode. Thereby, a suitable light emitting effect can be executed.

Further, according to this modification, it is determined that a conductive member having conductivity (in this example, a plating-treated member) is provided in the vicinity of the substrate provided with the specific light emitting means. As a result, damage can be suitably prevented even in a portion where there is a high possibility of damage due to static electricity.

Further, according to this modification, the conductive member is provided on a member that the player can contact (in this example, the surface portion of the stick controller 31A that the player grips). As a result, damage can be suitably prevented even in a portion where there is a high possibility of damage due to static electricity.

The driving means is not limited to the vibration motor 312, and may be, for example, a motor for operating a movable body.

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 is not limited to a pachinko game machine or a slot machine, but may be a general game 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)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
Drive means and
A control means that outputs a control signal that controls the operation of the drive means,
A drive control means that outputs a drive signal based on the control signal, and
A logic circuit capable of inputting the drive signal from the drive control means and outputting the signal to the drive means is provided.
The logic circuit is driven when the logic indicates that the first signal drives the driving means based on the first signal indicating the driving of the driving means and the second signal different from the first signal. It is a circuit that outputs a signal to the means.
The driving means is provided on a member that the player can contact.
A game machine characterized by that.

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