JP4956566B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, as one of gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a movable member having movement is arranged on the front surface of the symbol display device in order to increase the interest of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-13628

  However, in the conventional game machine, a drive mechanism for moving the movable member may press the space of the game machine, and there are limits to the members and devices that can be accommodated inside the game machine. In addition, since the conventional movable member repeats reciprocating motion linearly in the front-rear direction, the trajectory is monotonous and the moving distance is short, so that the overall operation is monotonous and the player tends to get bored.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and can effectively use the space of the game stand, and by increasing the moving distance of the movable member, An object is to provide a game stand that can perform attention and can enhance the interest of the game.

  (1) The present invention includes lottery means for performing lottery relating to a game, and a movable effect unit including a movable member and a moving mechanism for moving the movable member, and the moving mechanism is a result of the lottery performed by the lottery means. Accordingly, the movable member is circularly moved between a housing position in which the moving mechanism is housed in the movable member and a non-housing position in which at least a part of the moving mechanism is not housed in the movable member. A game machine characterized by moving along an arcuate trajectory.

  (2) The present invention also includes at least a first movable effect unit and a second movable effect unit different from the first movable effect unit, and the movable member of the first movable effect unit is in the shape of an arc. The first movable effect unit and the second movable effect unit are arranged close to each other at a position where the second movable effect unit does not interfere with the second movable effect unit when moving along a locus of It is a game stand as described in said (1).

  (3) The present invention is also characterized in that the storage position is a position where the movable member is closest to the game table, and the non-storage position is a position where the movable member is farthest from the game table. The game machine according to (1) or (2).

  (4) According to the present invention, the moving mechanism further includes a light source capable of emitting light, and the movable member is formed of a member capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source. It is a gaming machine according to any one of 1) to (3).

  (5) The game machine according to (4), further comprising light source control means for controlling turning on and off of the light source based on position information of the movable member.

  (6) The present invention also includes a first movement mechanism and a second movement mechanism different from the first movement mechanism, the color of the light source included in the first movement mechanism, and the second The gaming machine according to (4) or (5), wherein the color of the light source included in the moving mechanism is different.

  (7) The present invention also includes a first moving mechanism and a second moving mechanism disposed adjacent to the first moving mechanism, wherein the non-accommodating position includes the first moving mechanism. Although it is not accommodated inside, it is a position which accommodates at least one part of a said 2nd moving mechanism inside, It is a game stand in any one of said (1)-(6) characterized by the above-mentioned.

  (8) The present invention also includes a first movable member and a second movable member disposed adjacent to the first movable member, and the movable range of the first movable member and the first movable member. 2. The game table according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the movable ranges of the two movable members are different.

  (9) In the present invention, the moving mechanism may include a first arm portion that supports the movable member at a first fulcrum, a second arm portion that supports the movable member at a second fulcrum, and the first arm. And a link member that connects the second arm portion, and a surface of the movable member that is opposite to the moving mechanism is approximately when the movable member moves between the accommodation position and the non-accommodation position. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the game machine is moved in parallel.

  (10) The present invention further includes display means capable of displaying a result indicating the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and the moving mechanism changes the movement mode of the movable member in conjunction with the display by the display means. The game table according to (9) above, wherein

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively utilize the space of the gaming machine, and to increase the moving distance of the movable member, it is possible to produce an effect that draws the player's interest and attention than before, and the interest of the game Can be increased.

An external perspective view of the slot machine is shown. 3 is a block diagram of a main control unit 300. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a sub control unit 400. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a sub control unit 500. FIG. (A) It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled the side lamp. (B) It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled the side lamp. (A) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of a movable production | presentation unit exists in a 1st position (initial position). (B) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of a movable production | presentation unit exists in a 2nd position (intermediate position). (C) It is a sectional side view of a movable production unit when the lens part of a movable production unit exists in the 3rd position (final position). (A) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of the movable production | presentation unit which concerns on Example 2 exists in an initial position. (B)-(e) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit at the time of rotating the gear of a movable production | presentation unit 45 degree | times, 90 degree | times, 180 degree | times, and 270 degree | times from the initial position, respectively. (F) It is sectional drawing which follows the AA line in (b). (A) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of the movable production | presentation unit which concerns on Example 3 exists in a 1st position (initial position). (B) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of a movable production | presentation unit exists in a 2nd position (intermediate position). (C) It is a sectional side view of a movable production unit when the lens part of a movable production unit exists in the 3rd position (final position). It is the figure which showed the other example of the movable production | presentation unit which concerns on Example 3. FIG. (A) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of the movable production | presentation unit which concerns on Example 4 exists in a 1st position (initial position). (B) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of a movable production | presentation unit exists in a 2nd position. (C) It is a sectional side view of a movable production | presentation unit in case the lens part of a movable production | presentation unit exists in a 3rd position. (A) It is a side view of the slot machine which shows the state which hidden the movable production | presentation unit with the cover. (B) The side view of the slot machine which shows the state in which the movable production | presentation unit protruded from the cover. It is a schematic front view which shows the state which looked at the pachinko machine from the front (player side). It is the figure which showed the motion of the notification lamp in the pachinko machine.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an external perspective view of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 134. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. An effect device 190 is provided at the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided at the upper part of the effect device 190. The rendering device 190 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 disposed behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front surface (player side) of the slot machine 100. Moreover, the side lamps 700 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games (details of the side lamps 700 will be described later).

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, a sub control unit 400 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a sub control. And a sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the unit 400.

<Main control unit 300>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 16 MHz, the divided clock is 8 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a monitoring cycle for constantly monitoring the states of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a transmission cycle of motor drive pulses, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus.

  The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 47, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1. 504 ms.

  In addition, the CPU 310 has a control program data for controlling each IC, a lottery data used for internal winning lottery, a ROM 312 for storing reel stop positions, and a RAM 313 for storing temporary data. Is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 360 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces.

  The CPU 310 receives the medal acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, the medal insertion button sensor 323, the checkout switch sensor 324, the medal payout sensor 326, and the index sensor 325 via the input interface 360 every interruption time. Is detected and each sensor is monitored.

  Two medal acceptance sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the medal insertion slot 134 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever sensors 321 are installed on the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and detects the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The medal insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131, and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 313 is inserted as a game medal. For example, when the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 130 is at the L level, the CPU 310 electronically inserts one stored medal and the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 131 is at the L level. When it becomes, three stored medals are electronically inserted. When the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, two are inserted when the number of stored medals is two, and one is inserted when the number is one.

  The settlement switch sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  Specifically, the index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes L level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 for driving the reels, and a hopper motor driving for driving a motor of a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155). 331, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-game lamp 122, a reel panel lamp 123, a game medal insertable lamp 124, etc.), and a 7-segment display 341 ( Storage number display device 125, display device 126, payout number display device 127, etc.) are connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310. Used for various lottery processes including lottery. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes one random number counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316.

  Further, an output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310.

<Sub-control unit 400>
Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 is a CPU 410 that is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. The data bus and the address bus are provided, and the configuration described below is provided.

  The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock. Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the door 102 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and the CPU 410 excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Performing production processing and the like.

  A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input / output interface 470, and a clock IC 422 are connected. The CPU 410 can acquire the current time when the clock IC 422 is connected.

  Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the input / output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the input / output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 controls the effect lamp 430 (the lower lamp, the side lamp 144, the reel panel lamp 123, the title panel lamp, the tray lamp, etc.) according to the data received from the CPU 410. The title panel lamp is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162.

  In addition, the CPU 410 performs transmission / reception of signals to / from the sub control unit 500 via the input / output interface 470.

<Sub-control unit 500>
Next, the sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control unit 500 includes a CPU 510 which is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock. The CPU 510 receives a signal (control command) from the CPU 410 of the sub control unit 400 via the input / output interface 571 and controls the sub control unit 500 as a whole.

  A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, a ROM 512, a RAM 513, and a VDP (video display processor) 600 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The ROM 512 stores control program data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 500 and data for presentation. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. A crystal oscillator 516 is connected to the VDP 600, and further, a ROM 612 and a RAM 613 that store image data and color palette data for image data are connected via a bus. The VDP 600 reads out image data stored in the ROM 612 based on a signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM 613, and displays the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 via the D / A converter 614. Display an image. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the liquid crystal display device 157 so that the CPU 510 can adjust the luminance of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  The CPU 510 is connected to an input interface 560 for receiving an external signal. The input interface 450 includes a shutter sensor (right door 1) 550, a shutter sensor (right door 2) 551, a shutter sensor ( A left door 1) 552 and a shutter sensor (left door 2) 553 are connected. The shutter sensor (left door 1) 552 and the shutter sensor (left door 2) 553 are sensors for detecting the open / closed state of the left door 163b. The shutter sensor (right door 1) 550 and the shutter sensor (right door 2). Reference numeral 551 denotes a sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the right door 163a.

  An input / output interface 561 for receiving a control command from the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the CPU 510 via a data bus, and the CPU 510 executes the entire game based on the command received via the input / output interface 561. The effect process etc. which excite is performed.

  Similarly to the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, an address decode circuit 550 for selecting an external IC is connected to the CPU 510, and a command from the sub control unit 400 is connected to the address decode circuit 550. Are connected to an input / output interface 561 and an output interface 570.

  Further, a left door motor drive unit 522, a right door motor drive unit 523, and a dummy speaker motor drive unit 542 are connected to the output interface 570. The left door motor drive unit 522 drives the left door 163b in the horizontal direction. The right door motor drive unit 523 drives the right door 163a in the horizontal direction. In the present embodiment, the left door motor drive unit 522 and the right door motor drive unit 523 drive the left door 163b and the right door 163a based on a signal from the CPU 510 using a pulse motor. The movable effect unit motor drive unit 542 drives the movable effect unit 740 of the side lamp 700 described below.

<Side lamp>
Next, the side lamp 700 will be described in detail. FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the side lamp 700 is disassembled, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the side lamp 700 is assembled.

  The side lamp 700 includes an elongated plate-shaped base member 702, four movable effect units 704 installed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the base member 702, and the four movable effect units 704 are individually partitioned. And a cover member 708 that is detachably attached to the partition member 706 so as to cover the entire four movable effect units 704. As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, one side lamp 700 is installed on each of the upper right side and upper left side of the slot machine 100.

  Four movable effect units 704 are installed on the base member 702 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. Note that the number, arrangement, size, orientation, and the like of the movable effect units 704 installed on the base member 702 are not limited to those illustrated. The partition member 706 includes three partition plates 706a for partitioning the internal space into four spaces. When the partition member 706 is attached to the base member 702, the four movable effect units 704 are provided inside the partition member 706. Each is accommodated in four spaces. The cover member 708 is made of a translucent member that allows the movable effect unit 704 to be viewed from the front of the slot machine 100, and is fixed to the front of the partition member 706 by mounting screws 710.

<Configuration of movable production unit>
Next, the configuration of the movable effect unit 704 will be described in detail. 6A is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 704 when the lens portion 716 of the movable effect unit 704 is in the first position (initial position), and FIG. 6B is a lens of the movable effect unit 704. FIG. 10C is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 704 when the portion 716 is at the second position (intermediate position), and FIG. 10C is a diagram illustrating the lens portion 716 of the movable effect unit 704 at the third position (final position). It is a sectional side view of movable effect unit 704 in a certain case.

  The movable effect unit 704 includes a base portion 709 fixed to the base member 702, a drive motor 710 installed in the base portion 709, and a power transmission portion 712 (712a for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor 710). 712c), a first arm portion 714 that is rotationally driven by the power transmission portion 712 (712a to 712c), and a link portion 715 for transmitting the power of the first arm portion 714 to the second arm portion 718, The second arm portion 718 driven by the link portion 715, the lens portion 716 moving within a predetermined range as the first arm portion 714 and the second arm portion 718 rotate, and toward the lens portion 716 And a plurality of LEDs 720 that emit light.

  The power transmission unit 712 includes a first gear 712a that meshes with the drive shaft of the drive motor 710, and a second gear 712b that is disposed on the same rotation shaft as the first gear 712a and can rotate integrally with the first gear 712a. The third gear 712c meshes with the second gear 712b.

  The first arm portion 714 is formed of a U-shaped member, and one end portion is rotatably connected to the link portion 715 and the other end portion is rotatably connected to the bottom end portion of the lens portion 716. Further, the first arm portion 714 is connected to the third gear 712c via the power transmission shaft 714a, and with the counterclockwise rotation of the third gear 712c, the end portion on the link portion 715 side becomes the base point. It is configured to be rotatable clockwise.

  The second arm portion 718 is made of an L-shaped member that is rotatably supported by the base portion 709 in the vicinity of one end portion, one end portion is rotatably connected to the link portion 715, and the other end portion is the lens portion 716. It is rotatably connected to the vicinity of the bottom center.

  The lens unit 716 is made of a transparent member (or translucent member) that can transmit the light emitted from the LED 720 disposed inside the movable effect unit 704 to the outside of the movable effect unit 704, and includes a base member 709 and a drive motor 710. , The power transmission part 712 (712a to 712c), the first arm part 714, the link part 715, the second arm part 718, and a box-like shape that can accommodate movement mechanisms such as the LED 720 therein. Further, the lens portion 716 is driven by the first arm portion 714 and the second arm portion 718, and is shown in a first position (initial position, accommodation position) shown in FIG. It moves between the third position (final position, non-accommodating position). Note that the adjacent movable effect units 704 are arranged with a distance sufficient to prevent the lens portions 716 from interfering with each other when the lens portions 716 are operated.

<Operation of movable production unit>
Next, the operation of the movable effect unit 704 will be described in detail. The movable effect unit is configured so that the movable member moves in an arcuate path in the front-rear direction facing the player according to the result of the lottery performed by the lottery unit. The main control unit 300 is for driving the movable effect unit 704 to the sub control unit 400 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific winning combination (for example, big bonus) is won internally). The sub-control unit 400 that has transmitted a control command and has received this control command transmits a similar control command to the sub-control unit 500. Receiving this control command, the sub-control unit 500 drives the drive motor 710 via the above-described movable effect unit motor drive unit 542.

  Accordingly, the movement of the movable member reflecting the result of the lottery can be realized, and the movable effect unit 704 moves not in a linear monotonous movement but in an arcuate locus, so that the player's attention is drawn. Can do. In addition, the player displays a device directly related to the progress and result of the game (for example, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) in which the lottery result is reflected, the lottery result, Although there is a tendency to pay attention to the liquid crystal display device 157 disposed on the back side of the shutter 163, this configuration makes it possible to collect the player's attention on the movable member. It can attract attention and interest and dramatically increase the interest of the player. In particular, as in this embodiment, when the movable effect unit 704 is on the side of the game stand (when it is slightly away from the reel or the liquid crystal display device), it is increasingly difficult to attract the player's attention. However, it is possible to collect the player's viewpoint in the movable effect unit 704 that is not a reel or a liquid crystal display device.

  In addition, when the movable effect units 704 are arranged in close proximity to each other, an interlocking movable mode in which the other movable effect unit 704 moves in the same manner with a time difference in conjunction with the movement of one of the movable effect units 704. If it is configured to move, it is possible to express a large operation as a whole, and it is possible to attract attention other than the reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) and the liquid crystal display device 157.

  When the drive motor 710 is driven, the drive shaft of the drive motor 710 is rotated, and the first gear 712a meshing with the drive shaft is rotationally driven. When the first gear 712a is rotationally driven, the second gear 712b is rotationally driven through the rotational shaft of the first gear 712a, and then the third gear 712c meshing with the second gear 712b is rotationally driven. When the third gear 712c is rotationally driven, the power of the third gear 712c is transmitted to the first arm portion 714 via the power transmission shaft 714a, and the first arm portion 714 is rotationally driven. When the first arm portion 714 is rotationally driven, a part of the power of the first arm portion 714 is transmitted to the second arm portion 718 via the link portion 715, and the second arm portion 718 is rotationally driven. When the first arm portion 714 and the second arm portion 718 are driven to rotate counterclockwise in this way, the lens portion 716 supported by them is moved to the first position (initial stage) shown in FIG. The position is moved from the second position (intermediate position) shown in FIG. 3B to the third position (final position) shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the lens unit 716 is at the third position (final position) shown in FIG. 5C, the drive motor 710 is rotated in the reverse direction so that the first arm unit 714 and the second arm unit 718 are rotated clockwise. When driven to rotate, the lens unit 716 passes from the third position (final position) shown in FIG. 10C to the second position (intermediate position) shown in FIG. It moves to the 1st position (initial position) shown to a), drawing an arc-shaped track.

<Moving effect unit according to the second embodiment>
Next, the movable effect unit 750 according to the second embodiment will be described in detail. Since a part of the configuration of the movable effect unit 750 according to the second embodiment is the same as or similar to the configuration of the movable effect unit 704 described above, only the configuration different from the movable effect unit 704 will be described below.

  FIG. 7A is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 750 when the lens portion of the movable effect unit 750 according to the second embodiment is in the initial position. FIGS. 7B to 7E are movable effect units. 750 is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 750 when the 750 gears are rotated 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, and 270 degrees, respectively, from the initial position. FIG. 5F is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

  The movable effect unit 750 includes a gear 754 that meshes with a drive gear 752 of a drive motor (not shown), and a first arm connected to the gear 754 via a power transmission shaft 754a, as shown in FIG. Portion 756, link portion 758, second arm portion 760 and rotating body 762 connected to link portion 758 via power transmission shaft 760a, and lens connected to first arm portion 756 and second arm portion 760. Part 764.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8F, the first arm portion 756 and the second arm portion 760 are disposed at the same distance from the lens portion 764, but are shown in FIG. A state (a state in which the first arm portion 756 and the second arm portion 760 are rotated by about 90 degrees from the initial position), and a state shown in FIG. 5E (the first arm portion 756 and the second arm portion 760 are in the initial position) Including about 270 degrees after the rotation), and so that they do not interfere with each other even when they are rotated 360 degrees. In addition, the link portion 758 includes the first arm portion 756, the second arm portion 760, the gear 754, and the rotating body 762 so as not to interfere with the first arm portion 756, the second arm portion 760, the gear 754, and the gear. 754 and the rotating body 762 are disposed.

  When the drive motor is driven by a command from the control unit 500, the drive gear 752 of the drive motor is rotated, and the gear 754 meshing with the drive gear 752 is driven to rotate clockwise. When the gear 754 is rotationally driven, the power of the gear 754 is transmitted to the first arm portion 756 and the link portion 758 via the power transmission shaft 754a, and the first arm portion 756 is rotationally driven. Further, the power of the gear 754 is transmitted to the second arm portion 760 via the link portion 758, and the second arm portion 760 is rotationally driven. When the first arm portion 756 and the second arm portion 760 are rotationally driven in this way, the lens portion 764 supported by the first arm portion 756 and the second arm portion 760 is shown in FIG. While moving while drawing an arcuate trajectory in the order shown in FIG. 4E, the arcuate movement shown in FIG. 3A to FIG. 4E is continued while the drive motor is driven. As described above, since the movable effect unit 750 moves in an arcuate path instead of a linear monotonous movement, the player's attention can be drawn, and the player can make progress and results of the game. However, it is possible to collect the player's attention on the movable member.

<Moving effect unit according to Example 3>
Next, the movable effect unit 770 according to the third embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 8A is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 770 when the lens portion 764 of the movable effect unit 770 according to the third embodiment is at the first position (initial position), and FIG. FIG. 10C is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 770 when the lens unit 764 of the effect unit 770 is at the second position (intermediate position), and FIG. 10C is a third position of the lens unit 764 of the movable effect unit 770; It is a sectional side view of the movable effect unit 770 in the (final position).

  The movable effect unit 770 includes a first arm portion 772 and a second arm portion 774 that are longer in the longitudinal direction than the first arm portion 756 and the second arm portion 760 of the movable effect unit 750 described above. In the present embodiment, a plurality of such movable effect units 770 are arranged at a predetermined interval.

  When the drive motor of each movable effect unit 770 is driven by a command from the control unit 500, the lens portions 764 of each movable effect unit 770 are adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Is moved to above the other movable effect unit 770, and finally, as shown in FIG. 5C, the first position of the lens portion 764 of the adjacent other movable effect unit 770 (adjacent other movable effect unit 770). To the position where a part of the moving mechanism of the effect unit 770 is accommodated). Although not shown, the lens portion 764 is formed with a slit (escape) for preventing interference with the first arm portion 772 and the second arm portion 774 of the adjacent movable effect unit.

  With such a configuration, even when the lens portion 764 of the movable effect unit 770 moves and the light of its own light source cannot be emitted to the lens portion 764, the light source of the movable effect unit 770 arranged adjacent to it. Light can be emitted to the lens portion 764, other light sources can be used effectively, and there is no need to provide a new light source.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the sub-control unit 500 acquires the position information of the lens unit 764, and then coordinates the movement of the lens unit 764 with the lighting / extinguishing control of the LED. Only the LED located below is turned on, and other LEDs are turned off. With such a configuration, it is possible to make only the moving lens portion stand out from the other members, and it is possible to attract the player's interest. In addition, the player tends to pay attention to a device (for example, a reel or a liquid crystal display device) that is directly related to the progress or result of the game, but the player's attention can be collected in the movable effect unit 770. Become.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10C, the sub control unit 500 determines that the lens unit 764 has reached the third position (the first position of the lens unit 764 of another adjacent movable effect unit 770). In such a case, control is performed to turn on all the LEDs. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual state of the light by emitting the light from the light source without passing through the lens unit, and it is possible to further attract the player's interest.

  Note that if the color of the lens portion 764 is different from the color of light emitted by the LED, the color of light transmitted through the lens portion 764 and the color of light not transmitted through the lens portion 764 can be different. , The visual effect of light can be enhanced by changing the light viewing state.

  Moreover, even if the color of the light emitted by the LEDs of the movable effect units arranged adjacent to each other is changed, the effect effect by the light can be enhanced. For example, a red light emitting diode is applied as the first light source of the first movable effect unit, and a blue light emitting diode is used as the second light source of the second movable effect unit disposed adjacent to the first movable effect unit. Apply. And the decoration which becomes visible only by irradiation of the blue light emitting diode which is a 2nd light source is given to the lens part of a 1st movable production | presentation unit. With such a configuration, the decoration applied to the lens portion of the first movable effect unit is not visible while only the light of the first light source is irradiated, but the lens portion is the second movable Since the portion irradiated with the light from the second light source can be visually recognized among the decorations applied to the lens unit when moved to the effect unit, the player can be surprised.

  Further, like the movable effect unit 790b shown in FIG. 9, the game information related to the game (in this example, the word “outside” suggesting that the lottery is lost) is made invisible on the back side of the lens unit, and the lens unit May be configured to be movable between a position where the game information can be visually recognized (the position shown in FIG. 5B) and a position where the game information cannot be visually recognized (the position shown in FIG. 5A). With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a surprise by presenting the game information in addition to a surprise due to the movement of the lens unit or a change in light.

  Further, as in the movable effect unit 790c shown in FIG. 9, the game information (in this example, the letter “Ten” that suggests winning a lottery) is made invisible on the back side of the lens portion, and the lens portion is The position where the game information is not visible (the position shown in FIG. 5B) and the other game information where the game information is visible and applied to the adjacent movable effect unit (in this example, suggesting that the lottery is off You may comprise so that it can move between the positions (character of "outside") invisible (position of the figure (c)). With such a configuration, the game information to be presented can be changed, and the player can be further surprised.

<Moving effect unit according to Example 4>
Next, the movable effect unit 800 according to the fourth embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 10A is a side sectional view of the movable effect unit 800 when the lens portion 802 of the movable effect unit 800 according to the fourth embodiment is at the first position (initial position), and FIG. It is a sectional side view of movable production unit 800 when lens part 802 of production unit 800 is in the 2nd position, and the figure (c) is a case where lens part 802 of movement production unit 800 is in the 3rd position. 4 is a side sectional view of a movable effect unit 800.

  In this movable effect unit 800, instead of the first arm portion 772 and the second arm portion 774 of the movable effect unit 770 described above, a first arm portion 804 made of a single member, and a plurality (two in this example). And a second arm portion 806 formed by rotatably connecting these members. Although not shown, in this example, only the first arm 804 is rotationally driven by the drive shaft of the drive motor with the end on the opposite side of the lens 802 as a fulcrum.

  When the drive motor of the movable effect unit 800 is driven by a command from the control unit 500, the lens unit 802 of the movable effect unit 800 is driven by the first arm portion 804, and as shown in FIG. After being tilted to the left at the position (2), as shown in FIG. 2 (c), it is moved to the third position while slightly changing the tilt angle.

  With such a configuration, the lens unit can be moved while changing the tilt angle of the lens unit, so that the angle of the lens unit with respect to the light source can be changed. Therefore, the angle of the light transmitted through the lens unit can be changed with the movement of the lens unit, and the visual state of the light given to the player can be changed. In this way, the movable production unit 800 is not a linear monotonous movement, but moves while drawing an arcuate locus while inclining, so that the player's attention can be drawn. Although there is a tendency to pay attention to a device (for example, a reel or a liquid crystal display device) that is directly related to the progress or result, it is possible to collect the player's attention in the movable effect unit 800.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a first position (position shown in FIG. 11A) in which the movable effect unit 810 is visible from the side of the slot machine by projecting the movable effect unit 810 from the cover 812. Further, the cover 812 may be configured to be movable between a second position (a position shown in FIG. 5B) where the movable effect unit 810 is invisible from the side of the slot machine. With such a configuration, it may be possible to give the player an impression that the movable effect unit suddenly appeared, and to give the player a surprise.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a lottery means for performing lottery relating to a game, a movable member (for example, the lens unit 716), and a moving mechanism (for example, a drive motor 710, A movable effect unit (e.g., a movable effect unit 704) including a power transmission unit 712 (712a to 712c), a first arm unit 714, a link unit 715, and a second arm unit 718, and the moving mechanism includes In accordance with the result of the lottery by the lottery means, the movable member is placed inside the movable member (e.g., the initial position in FIG. 6A) and the movable member. An idle trajectory is moved between a non-accommodating position that does not accommodate at least a part of the moving mechanism (for example, the final position in FIG. 6C). A trapezoidal.

  According to the slot machine of the present embodiment, since the moving mechanism for moving the movable member is accommodated in the movable member at a predetermined position, the space secured in the game table for arranging the effect device is reduced. can do. In addition, by making the trajectory when the moving mechanism moves the movable member in an arc shape, it becomes possible to earn a moving distance rather than linear motion, and the movement of the movable member is conspicuous while realizing space saving. It becomes possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the space of the game table, and by increasing the moving distance of the movable member, it is possible to produce an effect that draws the player's interest and attention than before, and to enhance the interest of the game. Further, a player often plays a game by paying attention to a device (for example, a liquid crystal display device or a reel) that is directly related to the progress and result of the game. Since it can be collected in the movable member, the player's attention and interest may be attracted, and the player's interest may be dramatically enhanced. Moreover, since the operation mode of the movable member can be changed according to the result of the lottery, the player who is interested in the result of the lottery can pay attention to the movement of the movable body.

  In addition, at least a first movable effect unit and a second movable effect unit different from the first movable effect unit are provided, and the movable member of the first movable effect unit moves along the arc-shaped locus. In this case, the first movable effect unit and the second movable effect unit may be arranged close to each other at a position that does not interfere with the second movable effect unit.

  With such a configuration, even if a malfunction occurs in the control and the operation of the movable member causes an unexpected operation, the movable member is not damaged by the contact, and the control burden of the movable member can be reduced. .

  Further, the storage position may be a position where the movable member is closest to the game table, and the non-storage position may be a position where the movable member is farthest from the game table.

  With such a configuration, the movable member can be moved between a position away from the player and a position close to the player, and a powerful effect in which the movable member approaches the player can be saved. It can be realized in space.

  The moving mechanism further includes a light source (for example, LED 720) capable of emitting light, and the movable member is formed of a member (for example, a transparent or translucent member) capable of transmitting light emitted from the light source. It may be configured.

  With such a configuration, when the movable member moves by the moving mechanism, the distance between the movable member and the light source relatively changes, so that the visual state of the light source visually recognized through the movable member can be changed. In some cases, since the light source is not provided on the movable member side, the life of the movable member can be extended by reducing the weight of wiring and moving the movable member.

  Moreover, you may further provide the light source control means which controls lighting and light extinction of the said light source based on the positional information on the said movable member.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to produce effects in various lighting modes in accordance with the movement of the movable member, and it is possible to further enhance the effect of the production due to the movement of the movable member.

  In addition, the first moving mechanism and a second moving mechanism different from the first moving mechanism, the color of the light source (for example, a red light emitting diode) included in the first moving mechanism, and the first The colors of the light sources (for example, blue light emitting diodes) included in the two moving mechanisms may be different.

  With such a configuration, the movable member can be made more conspicuous, and when the moving mechanism is housed in another movable member, the color combination of the movable member and the light of the light source changes. The state changes, and it becomes possible to attract the player's attention.

  In addition, the first movement mechanism, and a second movement mechanism disposed adjacent to the first movement mechanism, the non-accommodating position does not accommodate the first movement mechanism inside, The position which accommodates at least one part of a said 2nd moving mechanism inside may be sufficient.

  With such a configuration, the movable member and the adjacent moving mechanism can be combined, and a novel effect may be able to be performed.

  A first movable member; and a second movable member disposed adjacent to the first movable member, wherein the movable range of the first movable member and the movement of the second movable member. The possible ranges may be different.

  With such a configuration, even if a malfunction occurs in the control and the operation of the movable member causes an unexpected operation, the control member is not damaged by the contact, and the control burden of the movable member can be reduced.

  The moving mechanism includes a first arm portion (for example, a first arm portion 709) that supports the movable member at a first fulcrum, and a second arm portion (for example, a first arm portion that supports the movable member at a second fulcrum). A second arm portion 714), and a link member (for example, link member 715) for connecting the first arm portion and the second arm portion, and a surface of the movable member opposite to the moving mechanism (for example, a game) The person-side surface may be moved substantially in parallel when the movable member moves between the accommodation position and the non-accommodation position.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to transmit the driving force generated by the operation of one driving device to a plurality of members, and it is possible to move the movable member while maintaining parallelism. It becomes possible to make a player visually recognize one side of the member.

  The moving mechanism further includes lottery means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined profit (for example, an internal winning of a big bonus game in which the number of medals to be paid out is larger than that of a normal game) to the player. The moving mode of the movable member (for example, the position, orientation, moving speed, etc. of the movable member) may be changed according to the lottery result by the lottery means.

  With such a configuration, since it is possible to give the player a novel impression that has never been seen before, it is possible to produce an effect that attracts the player's interest than before, and to enhance the interest of the game. There is a case.

  The moving mechanism further comprises display means capable of displaying a result indicating the result of the lottery by the lottery means (for example, displaying a character such as “high probability” indicating that the big bonus has been won internally). The movement mode of the movable member may be changed in conjunction with the display by the display means.

  With such a configuration, since it is possible to give the player a novel impression that has never been seen before, it is possible to produce an effect that attracts the player's interest than before, and to enhance the interest of the game. There is a case.

  In addition, the structure of the game stand which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the game stand which concerns on the said Example, For example, the movable production | presentation unit may be comprised including two or more arm parts.

  The present invention also provides a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) each having a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch (for example, a start lever 135) for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, A lottery is provided to determine whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations and a stop switch (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided for each of the reels and individually stopping the rotation of the reels. Determining whether to win the winning combination based on whether the combination of the symbols displayed by the internal lottery means and the symbols displayed by the plurality of reels when stopped is the symbol combination of the winning combination won by the internal lottery means However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball). Also, such as the game media and the slot machines and pachinko machine, which can be applied.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic front view showing a state where the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front (player side). The pachinko machine 100 includes a game board (board surface) 102 disposed on the back side of a front door (not shown) made of glass and a glass frame so as to be visible through the glass. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 110 and a notification lamp 200 (details will be described later) are arranged at substantially the center of the game area 102. The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying various images used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 110 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device.

  The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are on hold. In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held.

  Further, the game area 102 is provided with a general winning opening 122, a normal start opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130. In this embodiment, two general winning ports 122 are arranged on the left and right sides. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 122 (in the general winning port 122). In the case of winning, the payout device is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a winning ball to a storage tray 144 described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 144 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the prize ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 124 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area. In this embodiment, one is provided on the left side. is doing. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts the usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, the payout device is driven and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls is used as a prize ball to be described later. At the same time as discharging to 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with a wing that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and when the wing is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When stopped, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, the payout device is driven, and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, five balls) of balls are stored as will be described later as storage balls 144. The special figure display device 114 starts a special figure changing game. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game board 102. This variable winning opening 130 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, the payout device is driven and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a winning ball to a storage tray 144 described later. . The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In addition, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom, any winning opening or starting opening is provided. After guiding a ball that has not won a prize to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out port 136 for discharging to the amusement island side is provided.

  Below the game board 102, an operation handle 148 for launching a ball toward the game board 102, a storage tray 144 for temporarily storing the ball, and a player can perform a pressing operation. A chance button 146 is provided for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 or the like when the operation is detected at the time.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position, drives the launch motor with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the player's operation handle 148, and launches it on the game board 102. . Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game board 102 falls downward while changing the direction of travel by the hitting direction changing member 132 or the like, and receives a winning opening (general winning opening 122, variable winning opening 130) or starting opening (first special feature). The start port 126 and the second special figure start port 128) are won, or any winning port or start port is not won, or the out port 136 is reached only by passing through the normal start port 124.

<Notification lamp>
Next, the notification lamp 200 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the movement of the notification lamp 200.

  The notification lamp 200 includes a base portion 202 having an LED on the back surface, a first arm portion 204 and a second arm portion 206 rotatably supported by the base portion 202, and the first arm portion 204 and the second arm portion 204. A lens portion 208 that is rotatably connected to an end portion of the arm portion 206 and can accommodate the base portion 202, the first arm portion 204, and the second arm portion 206 therein, and the first arm portion 204 and the second arm portion. Four movable effect units 210 each having a drive unit (not shown) for driving 206 to rotate are provided. Each of the base portions 202 of the four movable effect units 210 is provided with a picture of a different character. In addition, each of the lens units 208 of the four movable effect units 210 is made of a translucent member, and “large”, “board”, “vibration”, “dance” "Is given as a whole, and it is the word" large board behavior "(information suggesting that the player is given a profit (for example, a special jackpot game)).

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 operates the notification lamp 200 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a special jackpot game is given). Specifically, by driving the drive motor of the movable effect unit 210 and rotating the first arm part 204 and the second arm part 206, the four lens parts 208 are decorated from the initial position on the base part 202. An arc-shaped trajectory is drawn and moved in the direction of the symbol change device 110. At this time, the LED arranged on the back surface of the base unit 202 is turned off to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the word “large board behavior”. At the same time, the decorative symbol variation device 110 is used to display characters such as “re-lottery!” To notify that a lottery game lottery will be performed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4B, the control unit turns on the LEDs arranged on the back surface of the base unit 202 while moving the four lens units 208 in the direction of the decorative symbol variation device 110, thereby The picture is changed so that it can be easily seen by the player. At the same time, the decorative symbol variation device 110 is used to display a character such as “I pay attention to the top!” To make the player pay attention to the movement of the movable effect unit 210.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 5C, the control unit completely moves the four lens units 208 to the position just above the decorative design changing device 110, and the lens unit 208 is caused by the light emitted from the decorative design changing device 110. Is illuminated from the back so that the word “large board behavior” is easily visible to the player. At the same time, the decorative symbol variation device 110 is used to display characters such as “successful change promotion success!” To inform the player that a profit is to be given. The number of characters that can be visually recognized may be changed according to the expected level of profit given to the player. For example, when the probability of winning a jackpot game is 1%, the character applied to the base portion If the probability of winning a jackpot game lottery is 25%, two of the characters on the base are visible and the probability of winning a jackpot game lottery is 50% or more. The light source may be turned on / off so that all the characters applied to the base can be visually recognized.

  The present invention provides such a launching device (e.g., launch motor, launcher 138, launcher 140) that launches a ball into a predetermined game area (e.g., game board 102), and a ball launched from the launcher. A winning opening configured to be able to enter a ball (for example, the first special figure starting port 126), a detecting means for detecting a ball that has entered the winning opening (for example, a ball detecting sensor), and the detecting means detects the ball. In this case, a payout means (for example, a payout device) for paying out a ball and a variable display device (for example, a special figure display device 114) for variably displaying predetermined identification information (for example, a special figure) are provided. This is also suitable for a pachinko machine 100 "in which the variable display device stops the display after changing the symbol and notifies the game state transition when the winning is entered.

  According to such a pachinko machine 100, since the moving mechanism for moving the movable member is accommodated in the movable member at a predetermined position, the space secured in the game table for arranging the effect device is reduced. be able to. In addition, by making the trajectory when the moving mechanism moves the movable member in an arc shape, it becomes possible to earn a moving distance rather than linear motion, and the movement of the movable member is conspicuous while realizing space saving. It becomes possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the space of the game table, and to increase the moving distance of the movable member, it is possible to produce an effect that attracts the player's interest more than before, and to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, the player tends to focus on a device (for example, a variable display device) that is directly related to the progress and result of the game, but the player's attention can be collected on the movable member.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by slot machines, pachinko machines, and the like.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 157 Liquid crystal display device 300 Main controller 400, 500 Sub controller

Claims (2)

A determination unit for determining whether or not the game is correct;
A movable member;
A movable effect unit including a moving mechanism for moving the movable member;
A game machine equipped with
The moving mechanism is capable of moving the movable member while drawing an arcuate locus from one of the accommodation position and the non-accommodation position to the other,
Including the case where the moving mechanism causes the movable member to perform the movement according to the result of the determination of success or failure;
The accommodation position is a position where the moving mechanism is accommodated in the movable member,
The non-accommodating position is a position where at least a part of the moving mechanism is not accommodated in the movable member,
The second moving mechanism of the moving mechanisms is disposed adjacent to the first moving mechanism of the moving mechanisms,
When the movable member is located at the non-accommodating position, the first moving mechanism is not accommodated in the movable member, and at least a part of the second moving mechanism is accommodated in the movable member. To be
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
A first control unit including at least the success / failure determination unit;
A second control unit capable of controlling the moving mechanism,
The first control unit transmits a control command according to the result of the determination of success / failure,
The second control unit controls the moving mechanism based on the control command, and causes the movable member to perform the movement.
A game stand characterized by that.