JP4431662B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of gaming machines.

  Conventionally, many pachinko gaming machines notify a player of a hit by a symbol display device. In addition to simply notifying the winning / losing, an unusual effect such as a jackpot notice or super reach is displayed on the symbol display device to give the player a sense of expectation.

However, the display on the symbol display device alone has resulted in a similar display or unsatisfactory feeling.
Therefore, recently, there has been a game machine that provides a moving object on the game board and produces an effect that gives the player a greater sense of expectation due to the movement of the movable object when the fluctuation is expected to be a big hit (for example, JP 2002-239096 A). In addition, such a movable object is arranged near the symbol display device, and the movable object is moved in front of the symbol display device at the time of a specific change, and the movable object is moved in accordance with the effect display of the symbol display device ( There is also a link between display and movable objects). With such a configuration, it appears to the player that the display of the symbol display device is changed by the movable object, and the player is given a big jackpot expectation, a sense of harassment, and a feeling of pounding.

In addition, the impact is achieved just by providing a movable object, and differentiation from other game machines is also possible.
JP 2002-239096 (paragraphs 0042 and 0047, FIG. 8)

  When a movable object such as that described above is used, it is difficult to link the display of the symbol display device to the movable object unless the movable object is provided in the vicinity of the symbol display device. In some cases, the effect of providing a movable object is halved.

  A configuration (an example) that maximizes the effect of providing a movable object is a configuration in which the movable object is arranged in the vicinity of the symbol display device and moved in front of the symbol display device. However, even in this configuration, there is a limit to the pattern and it is difficult to differentiate from other game machines.

  What can be considered is that the movable object and the power supply unit are connected by wiring, causing the movable object to emit light, generating sound from the movable object, and providing a display device on the movable object to display characters and the like. Is to give change.

  However, if you want to show a small movable object in front of the symbol display device, for example, as if it is flying, only the part that you want to show as a movable object is formed and colored, and the other parts (arms that support the movable object) Etc.) uses a transparent material to make the display of the symbol display device transparent, but since the wiring must be connected, even if a transparent member is used to show it flying, the connected wiring Will make it look bad.

  Further, when the movable object is moved in a complicated manner, it may cause a failure such as entanglement of the wiring or disconnection of the wiring, and it becomes difficult to store the wiring.

The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable body includes a movable body having a variable relative position to the game board, and the movable body includes a battery and an electric component that operates using the battery as a power source. And a movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body by controlling the drive mechanism. The movable body is stopped at the origin position and separated from the origin position. The power supply from the battery to the electrical component is turned off when the battery is at the origin position, and the power supply from the battery to the electrical component is released when the battery is separated from the origin position. It is turned on .

  Since the movable body is equipped with a battery and an electric part that operates using the battery as a power source, the movable body emits light (equipped with an LED or a light bulb as an electric part), or emits sound from the movable body (as an electric part) Power supply for the movable body and the gaming machine main body when an electrical change such as providing a display device on the movable body to display characters (including a liquid crystal display as an electrical component) is provided. There is no need to connect the parts with wiring. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate all inconveniences caused by the wiring, such as the appearance of the movable body is deteriorated by the connected wiring, the wiring is entangled, and it is difficult to store the wiring.

In addition, it is possible to give an electric change to the movable body without a sense of incongruity, and it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation, a feeling of thrill, a feeling of pounding, etc. better.
In addition, since the power supply wiring is not connected to the movable body, the degree of freedom of movement of the movable body is increased, and complex movement is also possible. This further increases the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation.

  In addition, since the drive mechanism for moving the movable body and the movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body by controlling the drive mechanism are provided, the movement of the movable body is linked with the display on the symbol display device, for example, and the advance notice is given. It is suitable for making a jackpot notice.

In the present invention, the term “battery” means that electricity can be stored, and the shape and type of batteries, capacitors, etc. are not relevant.
In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the movable body is configured to stop at the origin position, and to move away from the origin position to change a relative position with the game board. Since the power supply from the battery to the electrical component is turned off at a certain time and the power supply from the battery to the electrical component is turned on when leaving the origin position, only when the movable body is moving, An electrical change caused by the electrical component is expressed.

3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a lottery means for lottery winning is determined due to a game ball entering a starting port provided in the game board, and a symbol display device for displaying a symbol indicating the result of the lottery. And a game machine comprising: a symbol control device that controls the symbol display device to display the symbols in a variable manner; and a movable body whose relative position is variable with respect to the game board, wherein the movable body includes a battery, and a power source for the battery. An LED that operates as a drive mechanism that moves the movable body, and a movable body control unit that controls the movement of the movable body by controlling the drive mechanism. The LED provided in the movable body Is characterized in that it emits light toward the player or toward the symbol display device.

Since the gaming machine according to the second aspect emits light from the LED provided on the movable body, the light emitting and non-light emitting forms are relatively simple and easy to understand.
A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the movable body is stopped at the origin position, and is separated from the origin position to change a relative position with the game board. The LED is turned off when the movable body is at the origin position, and emits light when the movable body leaves the origin position. In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the LED emits light only when the movable body is moving.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3 , wherein the battery is a storage battery.
When the primary battery is used, it must be replaced with a new battery if the electromotive force decreases. However, if the battery is frequently replaced with a new battery, a large cost is incurred. Moreover, since the replaced battery is discarded, it is not desirable from the viewpoint of resource saving.

However, in the gaming machine according to claim 4 , since the battery provided in the movable body is a storage battery (secondary battery), battery replacement is unnecessary and generation of waste can be suppressed to a minimum.
By the way, even if a rechargeable battery is used, if it is once removed and then charged, the same work as battery replacement is required. That is, even when the storage battery is removed for charging, the same operation as that for replacing the primary battery is required. If such work is performed during the game, it will be annoying to the player.

With respect to this problem, in the game machine according to claim 5 , that is, in the gaming machine according to claim 4 , when the movable body is at the origin position, charging means is provided for charging by supplying electricity to the storage battery. I can deal with it.

  If this configuration is adopted, it is not necessary to always supply electricity to the storage battery, so energy is also saved, and even if the storage battery is discharged and there is no electricity, there is no need to replace (remove) it. Since the battery is charged when is at the origin position, it is not necessary to interrupt the game for charging or to remove the battery.

  In addition, it is not always necessary to perform charging (every time) when the movable body is at the origin position. For example, the charging is performed every time the movable body leaves and returns from the origin position (number of movements) reaches the set number of times. It may be. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which charging is performed when the remaining amount of electricity of the storage battery is measured and lowered to a level that requires charging.

A gaming machine according to a sixth aspect is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect , wherein the charging means charges the storage battery by a non-contact charging method.
If the charging means and the storage battery (movable body) are connected by, for example, a plug-in type or a push button type, the appearance of the movable body may be unsightly. However, the non-contact charging does not impair the appearance of the movable body.

  In non-contact charging (contactless charging), for example, a coil is built in the origin position and inside the movable body, and when an alternating current is passed through the coil on the origin position side, electromagnetic induction occurs and current is applied to the coil on the movable body side. What is necessary is just to set it as the structure which makes it generate | occur | produce and charges the storage battery with the electric current which generate | occur | produced in this coil.

  There are various methods for changing the electric parts provided on the movable body. In the case of non-contact charging (non-contact charging) using a coil, for example, it is determined whether or not current is flowing through the coil of the movable body. Means can be provided in the movable body, and when the determination means determines that no current is flowing through the coil of the movable body, the electric parts of the movable body can be changed. That is, when the movable body is at the origin position, a current is always supplied to the coil at the origin position, and when the movable body moves, the current of the coil provided at the origin position is stopped. As a result, no current flows through the coil provided in the movable body, so that the determination means provided in the movable body detects that no current is flowing, and changes the electrical component.

7. The gaming machine according, in claims 1 to gaming machine according to any one of 6, the movable member control means is determined in accordance with the value of the random number counter when the game ball is finished in starting opening Since the movement of the movable body is controlled based on the movable pattern, similarly, the display operation is performed based on the variation pattern determined according to the value of the random number counter when the game ball wins the start opening. Very suitable for linking with display on the device.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described by way of examples of the present invention. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the following examples, and can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a game board 10 of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment (the entire configuration is in accordance with a known technique, and illustration and description thereof is omitted).
The game board 10 is formed with a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12.

A center case 14 is attached to the center of the game area 13.
As shown in FIG. 2, a display window 17 is opened at the center of the center case 14, and a display surface (LCD panel) 16 faces the display window 17 to display a symbol display device 15 (not shown). , See FIG. 7).

  A movable body 18 is disposed in front of the display surface 16. The movable body 18 has a shape imitating a small rocket, and LEDs 20 corresponding to electric parts are mounted on portions (two places) corresponding to the injection port. In addition, a drive mechanism 22 for driving the movable body 18 (for details, see FIGS. 3 and 4 to be described later) is disposed on the back surface of the center case 14.

  In addition to the movable body 18 and the drive mechanism 22, the center case 14 is provided with a warp inlet 23, a warp rod 24, a stage 25, a central drop port 26, and the like similar to known ones. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 23 flows out from the warp cage 24 onto the stage 25 and falls from the stage 25 via the central drop opening 26 or falls from a dent 27 provided obliquely above the central drop opening 26. Or

  Under the center case 14, a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 30 is installed. The ordinary electric accessory 30 serves as a starting port. The normal electric accessory 30 is released for a set time when it is won in the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 31 (when the normal symbol is displayed). In this embodiment, the set time is about 0.3 seconds during the normal probability, but is about 2.6 seconds during the high probability. However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time is not reached.

  Below the ordinary electric accessory 30 is a large winning device 34 having a large winning opening 32 opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 32a and left and right normal winning openings 33, and an out opening 35 is provided at the bottom of the board surface. It has been. In addition, a normal winning opening 33 is provided at the upper left and right of the big winning device 34. Further, a windmill 36 and a large number of game nails 37 are attached to the game board 10.

The drive mechanism 22 includes a horizontal drive unit 40 shown in FIG. 3 and a vertical drive unit 60 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the lateral drive unit 40 includes a left movable body motor 41 serving as a drive source, an eccentric cam 43 coupled to the output shaft 42 of the left movable body motor 41, and a cam receiver that houses the eccentric cam 43. 44, a slide plate 45 to which the lower end of the cam receiver 44 is connected, a swinging arm 46 that connects the slide plate 45 and the main body side of the center case 14, and a rib 47 that is erected on the slide plate 45 The right photo sensor 48, a guide frame 49 attached to the center of the slide plate 45, a guide pin 51 horizontally provided between the guide frame 49 and the slide plate 45, and a nose portion of the movable body 18 are attached to the lower end portion. A support member 55 made of a transparent resin, which includes a guide portion 53 through which the guide pin 51 passes and a drive arm 54 extending from below the long hole 52, and a drive arm 54. Upper end 5 Is constituted by a rotary plate 57 such that axially supports pivotably. The support member 55 and the rotating plate 57 are also components of the vertical drive unit 60.

  When the left movable body motor 41 is rotated, the lateral drive unit 40 rotates the eccentric cam 43 and moves the cam receiver 44 to the left and right. The movement of the cam receiver 44 is transmitted to the slide plate 45 and moves the slide plate 45 to the left and right. The movement of the slide plate 45 drives the guide portion 53 via the guide pin 51 and displaces the support member 55 in a pendulum shape with the upper end portion 56 of the drive arm 54 as a fulcrum. Thereby, the movable body 18 is displaced left and right. Further, as the slide plate 45 reciprocates, the rib 47 blocks (FIG. 3 (a)) and opens (FIG. 3 (b)) the optical path of the right photosensor 48. Therefore, based on the output of the right photosensor 48. The position of the slide plate 45 can be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the vertical drive unit 60 includes a right movable body motor 61 as a drive source, a first gear 63 connected to the output shaft 62, and a second gear 64 meshed with the first gear 63. , A third gear 65 that is coaxially engaged with the second gear 64 coaxially with the rotary plate 57 described above, and a cylindrical shape that is erected on the back surface of the rotary plate 57 and that has a slit 66 at one location. The upper photo sensor 68 for detecting the rib 67 and the slit 66, the support member 55, the rotating plate 57, and the like are included.

  When the vertical drive unit 60 rotates the right movable body motor 61, the rotation is transmitted to the first gear 63, the second gear 64, and the third gear 65, and the rotating plate 57 rotates. Then, the upper end portion 56 of the driving arm 54 rotates together with the rotating plate 57, so that the support member 55 moves up and down. Thereby, the movable body 18 is displaced up and down. In addition, the cylindrical rib 67 blocks the optical path of the upper photosensor 68 (FIG. 4D) and opens (FIG. 4C) with the rotation of the rotating plate 57, so that it rotates based on the output of the upper photosensor 68. The rotational position of the plate 57 can be determined.

  The detailed structure of the movable body 18 is as shown in FIG. 5 and includes a substrate 71 on which the LED 20 is mounted, a button battery 72, a switch 73, and the like. Although illustration of wiring is omitted, wiring is performed such that when the button battery 72 and the switch 73 come into contact with each other, the LED 20 is energized from the button battery 72.

  Corresponding to the contact portion between the button battery 72 and the switch 73, a notch 74 is provided. The notch 74 has an insulating blocking member 76 provided on the main body side of the center case 14 (FIG. 6). Can be inserted. The opening of the notch 74 is chamfered so as to be a guide surface when the blocking member 76 is inserted (see FIG. 6D).

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when the blocking member 76 is inserted into the notch 74, the button battery 72 and the switch 73 are disconnected, so that the LED 20 is not supplied with power (the LED 20 is turned off). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the blocking member 76 is removed, the button battery 72 and the switch 73 come into contact with each other to supply power to the LED 20 (the LED 20 is lit).

  The position where the blocking member 76 is inserted into the notch 74 is the origin position of the movable body 18, and as shown in FIG. 6A, when the movable body 18 is stopped at the origin position, the blocking member is inserted into the notch 74. 76 is inserted and the LED 20 is turned off. As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the movable body 18 is detached from the origin position, the blocking member 76 is pulled out from the notch 74. LED20 lights up. In FIG. 6, the support member 55 made of transparent resin is not shown.

The control system of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG.
This pachinko machine includes a main control device 81, a payout control device 82, a firing control device 83, a sound control device 84, a lamp control device 85, and a symbol control device 86. Although illustration of details is omitted, each of these control devices includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Further, the main control device 81 is provided with random number counters (plural) used for various lotteries and selections, and the sound control device 84 is provided with a sound source IC.

  The main control device 81 includes a full tank switch (full tank SW) that detects that the lower plate is full, a ball switch (ball switch SW) that detects that the ball tank is empty, A first type start port switch (first type start port SW) 30a for detecting a winning ball to the electric accessory 30 and a normal symbol operation switch (normal symbol operation SW) 31a for detecting that a game ball has passed the gate 31 , A V switch (VSW) for detecting that a game ball has passed through a specific area provided inside the big prize opening 32, a count switch (count SW) for detecting a winning ball to the big prize opening 32, a normal prize A detection signal such as a prize ball payout switch (prize ball payout SW) for detecting a winning ball to the mouth 33 is input.

  The main control device 81 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and issues a payout control device 82, a launch control device 83, a sound control device 84, It outputs to the lamp control device 85 and the symbol control device 86, and also the ordinary electric accessory solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 30, the V solenoid that opens and closes a specific area of the big winning device 34, and the big prize that drives the opening and closing plate 32a. Controls the operation of the mouth solenoid and outputs information such as winnings and jackpots to the outside (hall computer) via the board external connection terminal device.

  The payout control device 82 operates the prize ball motor in accordance with the command sent from the main control device 81 to pay out the prize ball. Also, when a prepaid card unit (CR unit) is attached, it accepts lending request and settlement request operation signals via the CR settlement display device, sends and receives data to and from the CR unit, and ball rental solenoids according to the lending request signal , And pay out the rental balls. The payout of the rented ball is accurately performed by monitoring the detection signal of the ball lending sensor that detects the rented ball. The payout controller 82 also controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit.

  In the launch control device 83, a signal from the launch handle indicating the amount of rotation of the launch handle, a signal of a launch stop switch (launch stop SW) operated by the player, and the player contacts (operates) the launch handle. The touch switch (touch SW) signal for detecting this is input, and the firing control device 83 controls the firing motor in accordance with these signals and a command sent from the main control device 81 via the payout control device 82. Then, the launch and stop of the game ball are controlled.

The sound control device 84 generates a sound signal in response to a command sent from the main control device 81, and drives the speaker with the sound signal to output sound.
Detection signals from the right photosensor 48 and the upper photosensor 68 are input to the lamp control device 85.

  The lamp control device 85 controls the operation of the left movable body motor 41 (lateral drive unit 40) and the right movable body motor 61 (vertical drive unit 60), that is, the drive mechanism 22 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 81. However, the movable body 18 can be stopped at the origin position by referring to the detection signals of the right photosensor 48 and the upper photosensor 68 at that time.

The lamp control device 85 also controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps according to a command sent from the main control device 81.
The symbol control device 86 is integrated with the symbol display device 15, and controls the display of the symbol display device 15 according to a command sent from the main control device 81. In addition, the symbol control device 86 can send a command to the sound control device 84 and the lamp control device 85 to instruct a control operation or notify the display state of the symbol display device 15.

Next, the operation of this pachinko machine will be described.
When the main control device 81 detects a winning to the ordinary electric accessory 30 based on the detection signal of the first type start port switch 30a, the random number for success / failure, the random number for determining the winning symbol, the random number for determining the reach, the random number for determining the variation pattern Various random numbers such as are read from the corresponding counter. Although known hold storage is performed, the description is omitted because it is not related to the present invention.

  Next, if the determination probability is set to the normal probability, the normal determination table is selected, and if the determination probability is set to the high probability, the high probability determination table is selected, and the read / write random number read above is It is determined whether or not it is a big hit by checking whether or not it matches any of the winning values recorded in the selected determination table.

  If the success / failure random number matches the winning value, that is, if it is a big hit, select a big hit symbol (for example, a so-called three-digit set such as 777) based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol, and select the variation time based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern To do.

  When the judgment is wrong, a missed symbol (other than the jackpot symbol) is selected by a missed symbol random number. At this time, when the reach determination random number is a win, a missed symbol that is missed through reach display is selected. Then, the variation time is selected based on the variation pattern determining random number.

The command for designating the jackpot symbol or the off symbol and the variation time is sent to the symbol control device 86, the sound control device 84, and the lamp control device 85 as a symbol variation command.
The symbol control device 86 controls the display of the symbol display device 15 in accordance with the symbol variation command to display a known variation display, and in accordance with the symbol confirmation command, a confirmed symbol (a jackpot symbol designated by the symbol variation command or a missed symbol) Display the symbol).

  When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, a special game is executed. Since the jackpot game of the present embodiment is the same as the well-known first type pachinko machine, the description is omitted. Note that the contents and form of the special game performed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed are not limited to this, and may be any state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

At the time of displaying the symbols in a variable manner, an effect using the movable body 18 is performed although not always, and some examples will be described. The lamp control device 85 drives the drive mechanism 22 (movable body 18) in accordance with a variation pattern specified by the symbol variation command sent from the main control device 81 (more precisely, the movable pattern included in the variation pattern). To control. Further, since data indicating a change in the display screen and the like is sent from the symbol control device 86, such data is also used for controlling the movable body 18.
[Reach notice]
FIG. 8 (a) shows a case where no reach notification is made, and the symbol change display is started (1), and the left symbol (3 in this example) and the right symbol (5) are stopped. The reach is not reached (2), the middle symbol (4 in this example) is also stopped and the off symbol is fixedly displayed (3). In this example, the movable body 18 is at the origin position from the start of change until the confirmation display, and the switch 73 is turned off by the blocking member 76 (see FIG. 5), so the LED 20 remains off.

  On the other hand, when the reach notice is performed (FIG. 8B), the movable body 18 leaves the origin position and starts moving at an appropriate timing (all symbols are changing) after the start of the symbol change display (1). ). Then, since the blocking member 76 is removed and the switch 73 is turned on (see FIG. 5), the LED 20 is turned on. The start of movement of the movable body 18 (lighting of the LED 20) is a reach notice, and the left symbol and the right symbol (both 5 in this example) stop and often reach (2). In addition, if there is a reach notice, it will not necessarily be reach.

When reaching reach, the symbol display is displayed in a reduced state, for example, at the lower corner of the LCD panel 16, and the action of the character or the like (in this example, an aerial battle scene by fighters F and E) is displayed (in this example). 3). Moreover, since the movable body 18 has completed the role of reach notice, the movable body 18 is returned to the origin position and the LED 20 is turned off.
[Specific reach production]
An example in which the movable body 18 is used for a specific reach production is shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the change display of the symbol is started (1), reach is reached (2), and when the movable body 18 leaves the origin position and the LED 20 lights up (3), a specific reach effect is started. become.

Here, the enemy fighter E is displayed on the screen (4), and a scene (5) in which the missile M is launched aiming at the movable body 18 and a scene (6) in which the movable body 18 launches the missile M are displayed.
When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, as shown in FIG. 10A, the movable body 18 is returned to the origin position after the launching scene of the missile M, the LED 20 is turned off, and the missile launched from the movable body 18. The scene where M hits the enemy fighter E is displayed (7). Subsequently, the character “big hit” is displayed (8), and the big hit symbol (555 in this example) is displayed (9).

  When the off symbol is confirmed and displayed, as shown in FIG. 10B, the movable body 18 returns to the origin position, the LED 20 is turned off, and the enemy fighter E avoids the missile M launched from the movable body 18. A scene is displayed (10). Subsequently, when the enemy fighter E escapes, the off symbol is displayed (11), and finally the off symbol (545 in this example) is confirmed and displayed (12).

  As described above, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is provided with the button 72 battery and the LED 20 that operates using the button battery 72 as a power source in the movable body 18 whose position relative to the game board 10 is variable. The movable body 18 can emit light (giving an electrical change) without connecting the power supply unit 18 to the power supply unit on the pachinko machine main body side by wiring. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate all inconveniences caused by the wiring, such as the appearance of the movable body 18 is deteriorated by the connected wiring, the wiring is entangled, and it is difficult to store the wiring.

Further, it is possible to give the movable body 18 an electrical change without a sense of incongruity, and it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation, a feeling of pounding, a feeling of pounding, etc. better.
In addition, since the power supply wiring is not connected to the movable body 18, the degree of freedom of movement of the movable body 18 is increased, and complex movement is also possible. This further increases the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation.

  The movable body 18 is stopped at the origin position and moves away from the origin position. When the movable body 18 is at the origin position, the power supply from the button battery 72 to the LED 20 is turned off. Since the LED 20 is supplied with power from 72 and is lit, an electrical change is manifested only when the movable body 18 is moving.

An electrical change caused by the LED 20 that is an electrical component appears in a relatively simple and easy-to-understand form of light emission and no light emission.
Since the movement of the movable body 18 is controlled by controlling the drive mechanism 22 that moves the movable body 18 by the lamp control device 85, the movement of the movable body 18 is linked with, for example, the display on the symbol display device 15, and a reach notice or a big hit Suitable for making notices.

The ramp control device 85 controls the movement of the movable body 18 based on a variation pattern (movable pattern) determined by the main control device 81 according to the value of the random number counter when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 30. Therefore, it is very suitable for linking with the display on the symbol display device 15 in which the display operation is similarly performed based on the variation pattern.
[Modification 1]
In the embodiment, an electrical change of the LED 20 is controlled by inserting and removing a blocking member 76 between the button battery of the movable body and the switch 73. However, as shown in FIG. The center case 14 is provided with a switch pressing member 78 instead of the blocking member 76. When the movable body 18 comes to the origin position, the switch pressing member 78 pushes the switch 77 to turn off the LED 20. Is also possible. With this configuration, the switch 77 only needs to abut on the switch pressing member 78. Therefore, even if the accuracy is lower than when the blocking member 76 is inserted and removed, the movable body 18 does not stop at the origin position accurately. Also)
[Modification 2]
In the embodiment, the LED 20 is installed at the rear part of the movable body 18 to emit light toward the player. However, as shown in FIG. 12, the light emitting member 20a is installed on the head of the movable body 18 to display the screen of the LCD panel 16. You may make it emit light toward. In addition, it is more preferable to use the light emitting member 20a that emits light stronger than a normal LED.

With this configuration, the link between the display on the LCD panel 16 (design display device 15) and the movable body 18 can be made interesting. For example, the missile M shown in FIG. 9 (6) is a picture displayed on the symbol display device 15, but the missile (or leather beam, etc.) is expressed by light emission from the movable body 18 without using the picture of the missile M. This can improve the fun.
[Modification 3]
As shown in FIG. 13, in this example, a temporary stop position (insertion members 79a and 79b) is provided in addition to the origin position (blocking member 76), and the movable body 18 is temporarily stopped by the insertion members 79a and 79b. . Although the insertion members 79a and 79b are shown at one place on the left and right sides of the display surface 16 in the drawing, a plurality of insertion members 79a and 79b are actually provided on the left and right sides, respectively.

  The LED 20 of the movable body 18 is a full color LED, and the plurality of insertion members 79a and 79b have different conductivity. For this reason, when the movable body 18 stops at the temporary stop position and the insertion members 79a and 79b are inserted into the notches 74, the emission color of the full color LED changes. That is, the emission color or brightness can be changed according to the stop position of the movable body 18.

  With this configuration, a plurality of patterns with different degrees of expectation can be set. For example, normally, the light is not emitted at the origin position, and light is emitted yellow at the temporary stop position 1 (insertion member 79a), and light is emitted red at the primary stop position 2 (insertion member 79b). However, depending on the case, there is a case where no light is emitted at the stop position 1 or blue light is emitted at the stop position 2. In this way, many patterns are possible, and multiple expectations can be expressed.

Further, in this example, the configuration in which full-color LEDs are used to emit light in different colors has been exemplified, but the same can be achieved only by changing the brightness using single-color LEDs.
In this example, the ejection port of the movable body 18 is configured to emit light. However, as in Modification 2, a configuration in which a laser is emitted from the movable body 18 toward the display surface 16 may be used. That is, using a light emitting member that is stronger than a normal LED and emitting light toward the display surface 16, it appears that the movable body 18 is firing leather. In addition, if the leather hits the enemy fighter E on the screen and blows up, it will be a big hit, or if the intensity of the laser is expressed by the difference in the light emission color, something more interesting will be possible.
[Modification 4]
As a fourth modification, an example in which a storage battery is used will be described.

  The button battery 72 of this example is chargeable (for example, a nickel-cadmium battery). As shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 14 (c), both surfaces (+ polarity, −polarity) of the button battery 72 face the notch 74, and the switches 73 are also arranged on both sides of the button battery 72. .

  Two blocking members 76 are also provided corresponding to the notches 74. The blocking member 76 itself is insulative, but the inner surface (the surface that contacts the button battery 72 when inserted through the notch 74) 76a is made conductive by, for example, plating. One of the conductive surfaces 76a is connected to a positive pole of a power supply unit (not shown) on the pachinko machine body side, and the other is connected to a negative pole.

  For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D, when the blocking member 76 is inserted through the notch 74, the conduction between the button battery 72 and both switches 73 is blocked (the LED 20 is turned off). The button battery 72 is charged from the conductive surface 76a (charging means). Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the movable body 18 is detached from the blocking member 76, the conduction between the button battery 72 and both switches 73 is restored, and the LED 20 is turned on.

  If the button battery 72 is a primary battery, the electromotive force is lost at some point, so it is necessary to replace it with a new battery. Further, even if it is a secondary battery, if it cannot be charged while attached to the movable body 18, it must be similarly replaced or removed and charged. If it is frequently replaced with a new battery, a large amount of money will be generated, and if it is replaced during the game, it will be annoying to the player. In order to charge, the battery must be removed and another battery must be used during charging.

  However, if charging is possible with the movable body 18 being mounted as in this example, it is not necessary to always supply electricity to the button battery 72, so energy is saved, and the button battery 72 is discharged and discharged. It is not necessary to replace (remove) this even if it disappears, and since charging is performed when the movable body 18 is at the origin position (the blocking member 76 is inserted into the notch 74), the game is interrupted for charging. Thus, the button battery 72 need not be removed.

  It is not always necessary to perform the charging when the movable body 18 is at the origin position (every time). For example, the charging is performed every time the movable body 18 leaves the origin position and returns (the number of movements) reaches the set number. You may make it the structure to perform. Alternatively, the remaining amount of electricity may be measured and charging may be performed when the level drops to a level that requires charging.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described according to the examples and the like, the present invention is not limited to these examples and can be implemented in various ways.
For example, in the embodiment, the variation pattern (including the movable pattern) is determined according to the variation pattern determination extracted when winning the ordinary electric accessory 30, but the variation pattern is determined first. Thus, one movable pattern may be determined from a plurality of movable patterns based on the variation pattern.

In the embodiments and modifications, the example of emitting light as an electrical change has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound may be generated or an image may be displayed.
In the examples and modifications, the button battery is used as the battery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape and type of the battery and the capacitor are not limited as long as they can store electricity. Further, in Modification 4, a nickel-cadmium battery is illustrated as a rechargeable button battery, but a mercury battery, a nickel battery, a lithium ion battery, a small sealed lead-acid battery, or the like can also be used.

  The charging of the storage battery is not limited to the contact method described in the embodiments and modifications, and a non-contact method can also be adopted. When connected by a plug-in type or a push button type as in the embodiment, the appearance of the movable body may be unsightly, but if it is non-contact charging, the appearance of the movable body is not impaired.

  It is possible to send a command to the movable body by a wireless method to give an electrical change, but this method also increases the cost, and in a pachinko machine where a lot of game balls flow down, it can malfunction due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves It is not suitable because of its high properties.

  In addition, the embodiment is configured to control the driving mechanism of the movable body by the lamp control device, but is only an example, and may be controlled by the main control device, the symbol control device, or the sound control device, or the movable body. A dedicated control device for controlling the system may be newly provided.

The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of an Example. The perspective view of a center case. Explanatory drawing of the horizontal drive part in a drive mechanism. Explanatory drawing of the vertical drive part in a drive mechanism. Structure explanatory drawing of a movable body. Explanatory drawing of the position and light emission state of a movable body. The electric block diagram of the pachinko machine of an Example. Illustration of reach notice. Explanatory drawing of a specific reach production (the first half). Explanatory drawing of a specific reach production (second half). Explanatory drawing of the modification 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the modification 2. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the modification 3. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the modification 4. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 ... Game board,
13 ... Game area,
14 ... Center case,
15 ... Symbol display device,
16 ... LCD panel (display surface),
18 ... movable body,
20 ... LED (electric parts),
22 ... Drive mechanism,
30: Ordinary electric accessory,
30a ... First type start port switch,
32 ... Big prize opening,
40: Lateral drive unit,
41 ... Left movable body motor,
48 ... right photo sensor,
55 ... support member,
60 ... vertical drive unit,
61 ... right movable body motor,
68: Upper photo sensor,
72 ... button battery,
73 ... switch,
74 ... Notches,
76 ... blocking member,
81 ... main controller,
85... Lamp control device (movable body control means),
86: Symbol control device.

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine having a movable body whose relative position with the game board is variable,
The movable body includes a battery and an electrical component that operates using the battery as a power source.
A drive mechanism for moving the movable body;
A movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body by controlling the drive mechanism ;
The movable body is configured to stop at the origin position, change from the origin position, and change the relative position with the game board,
The gaming machine , wherein power supply from the battery to the electrical component is turned off when the battery is at the origin position, and power supply from the battery to the electrical component is turned on when the battery leaves the origin position . A lottery means for lottery winning due to a game ball entering a start port provided on the game board, a symbol display device for displaying a symbol indicating the result of the lottery, and controlling the symbol display device In a gaming machine equipped with a movable body whose variable relative position between the symbol control device and the game board can be displayed in a variable manner,
The movable body includes a battery and an LED that operates using the battery as a power source.
A drive mechanism for moving the movable body;
Movable body control means for controlling movement of the movable body by controlling the drive mechanism;
Provided,
The gaming machine, wherein the LED provided in the movable body emits light toward the player or toward the symbol display device . In the gaming machine according to claim 2 ,
The movable body is configured to stop at the origin position, change from the origin position, and change the relative position with the game board,
The gaming machine, wherein the LED is turned off when the movable body is at the origin position, and emits light when the movable body leaves the origin position . In the gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3,
A gaming machine , wherein the battery is a storage battery . The gaming machine according to claim 4 ,
A gaming machine comprising charging means for charging by supplying electricity to the storage battery when the movable body is at the origin position . The gaming machine according to claim 5,
The gaming machine, wherein the charging means charges the storage battery by a non-contact charging method . The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The game machine characterized in that the movable body control means controls the movement of the movable body based on a movable pattern determined according to a value of a random number counter when a game ball wins a starting opening .

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