JP5555210B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a rendering device having a base portion, and a first movable portion and a second movable portion that are movable with respect to the base portion.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a movable part (so-called accessory) driven by a driving source such as a motor or solenoid is provided so as to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions, and by moving the movable part, etc. There are proposals to improve the production.

  Among gaming machines having this type of movable part, there are those in which a plurality of movable parts can be driven by a single drive motor. For example, a driving force transmission gear that is rotated by a driving motor is engaged with a plurality of gears that transmit driving force to the second movable portion and the third movable portion, and a conversion member that transmits the driving force to the first movable portion. When a pin that slides in an arc-shaped guide hole formed in the projection protrudes and rotation of the driving force transmission gear is started by the driving motor, the plurality of gears rotate to rotate the second movable portion and the third movable portion. The part moves. At this time, since the pin provided on the driving force transmission gear slides in the guide hole, the first movable portion does not move, but the driving force transmission gear continues to rotate after reaching the one end of the guide hole. Pushes down the conversion member, whereby the first movable portion is movable (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-99237 A (pages 17-18, FIGS. 11-15)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the first to third movable parts can be moved by one drive motor, but the driving force of the drive motor is initially set to the second movable part and It is transmitted only to the third movable part and then transmitted to the first movable part in addition to these second movable part and third movable part, and a plurality of movable parts can be moved in stages, A plurality of movable parts could not be moved separately.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a plurality of movable parts can be separately moved by one driving means.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A base part (base plate 304), a first movable part (first movable body 323, first link member 322 / first movable body 407) movable relative to the base part, and a second movable part (second movable part) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including a production device (production device 300 / movable unit 400) having a body 353, a second link member 352 / second movable body 408),
Drive means (drive motor 310) for driving the first movable part and the second movable part;
Abuts on the first actuated part (connection guide groove 330 / first link member 403) of the first movable part and the second actuated part (connection guide groove 360 / second link member 404) of the second movable part. Possible action portions (connection shafts 326, 356 / connection shafts 402a, 402b) are provided, and are rotated by the driving means, whereby the first movable portion and the second movable portion are moved to a first position (for example, A revolving member (a driven gear 321 and a revolving plate 350 / a revolving member 401) that is moved between a retreat position) and a second position different from the first position (for example, a superposition position),
The rotating member is
While the actuator is rotated by a predetermined angle in one direction (for example, clockwise) from a predetermined reference position (reference position A, A ′) (for example, while rotating in the right rotation range Z1, Z1 ′), The first movable portion is moved from the first position to the second position without moving the second movable portion by moving away from the second operated portion and contacting the first operated portion. Move (see, eg, FIGS. 13-15),
While the actuator is rotated by a predetermined angle in the other direction from the predetermined reference position (for example, while rotating in the left rotation range Z2, Z2 ′), the operating portion is separated from the first operated portion, and the first 2 by abuts on the operated portion without moving the first movable portion to move the second movable portion from the first position to the second position (e.g., see FIG. 16, FIG. 17) ,
While the first movable part moves from the first position to the second position, the action part continues to move away from the second actuated part of the second movable part,
While the second movable part moves from the first position to the second position, the action part continues to be separated from the first actuated part of the first movable part.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the rotating member is rotated in one direction from the reference position by the driving means, the first movable portion moves due to the action portion coming into contact with the first acting portion. The second movable part does not move because it does not contact the actuated part. Further, when the rotating member is rotated in the other direction from the reference position, the second movable part moves by the action part coming into contact with the second actuated part. The first movable part does not move. Therefore, the first movable part and the second movable part can be separately moved by one driving means.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The rotating member (the driven gear 321 and the rotating plate 350) is provided with a first protrusion (connection shaft 326) and a second protrusion (connection shaft 356) as the action part,
The first movable portion (first movable body 323) is provided so as to be rotatable about one end, and a first guide groove (connection guide groove 330) into which the first protrusion is slidably inserted is formed. A first link member (first link member 322),
The second movable portion (second movable body 353) is provided so as to be rotatable about one end, and a second guide groove (connection guide groove 330) into which the second protrusion is slidably inserted is formed. A second link member (second link member 352)
The first actuated part is one end part (near the right end part) of the first guide groove, and the second actuated part is one end part (near the left end part) of the second guide groove.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first movable part or the second movable part is not only moved from the first position to the second position, but also when the second movable part moves from the second position to the first position. Even when the first protrusion is guided, the first protrusion is guided by the first guide groove and the second protrusion is guided by the second guide groove, so that the first protrusion is stably supported.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The first movable part (first movable body 323) and the second movable part (second movable body 353) are front and rear as viewed from the player side when they are located at the first position (for example, the retracted position). Arranged in a direction,
In the rotating member (the driven gear 321 and the rotating disk 350), the first protrusion (connection shaft 326) and the first movable portion are disposed on one surface (front surface) side, and the second protrusion (connection shaft 356). ) And the second movable part are disposed on the other surface (back surface) side (see FIG. 5),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first protrusion corresponding to the first movable part and the second protrusion corresponding to the second movable part in the case where the first movable part and the second movable part are disposed to overlap in the front-rear direction. Can be separately disposed on both sides of the rotating member, so that interference between the first protrusion and the first acting part and the second protrusion and the second acting part can be avoided.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a perspective view which shows an effect production apparatus. FIG. It is a front view which shows a movable unit. It is a disassembled perspective view when the 1st movable unit is seen from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view when the 1st movable unit is seen from back diagonally. It is a rear view which shows a movable unit. It is a disassembled perspective view when the 2nd movable unit is seen from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view when the 2nd movable unit is seen from back diagonally. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is the schematic which shows the state in which the 1st movable body is in a retracted position, (b) is the state in which the 2nd movable body is in a retracted position. (A) is the schematic which shows the state in which the 1st movable body is in an intermediate position, (b) is the state in which the 2nd movable body is in a retracted position. (A) is the schematic which shows the state in which the 1st movable body is in a superposition position, (b) is the state in which the 2nd movable body is in a retracted position. (A) is the schematic which shows the state in which the 1st movable body is in a retracted position, (b) is the state in which the 2nd movable body is in an intermediate position. (A) is the schematic which shows the state in which the 1st movable body is in a retracted position, (b) is the state in which the 2nd movable body is in a superimposition position. It is the schematic which shows the movable unit as a modification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. ing. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 (lower plate) for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. . The game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102.

  The game board 6 is made of a board surface plate (not shown) made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material having a game area 7 formed on the front surface, and a non-light-transmitting synthetic resin material having a predetermined thickness width. A variable display control unit (including an effect display device 9, an effect control board 80, etc.) is provided on the back side of the game board 6. A game board unit 260 to which game parts related to games such as not shown) are assembled is integrally assembled (see FIG. 2).

  The game board unit 260 is disposed on the back side of the game board 6 and the game board 6, and is attached to the back side of the decoration unit (not shown) for decorating the game board 6 from the back side. The variable display control unit including the device 9 and the effect control board 80 and the like are mainly configured and detachably attached to the game board 6.

  Returning to FIG. 1, in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display units each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). ing. The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, an effect device 300 described later is disposed on the back side of the game board 6 at a position below the effect display device 9.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a) after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13b) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning port 13a is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the first winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, photo sensor). The

A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 13b through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13a. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 13b (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 13b than the first starting winning port 13a. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 13b. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the detection results of the first starting port switch 14a and the first winning confirmation switch 14b and the detection results of the second starting port switch 15a and the second winning confirmation switch 15b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 13b. The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning port 13a is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. The winning rate of the second starting winning port 13b is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13a, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning port 13a is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning port 13a. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 13a.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reserved memory display section and the first special symbol reserved memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning slot 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning at the first starting winning port 13a and the starting memory number by winning at the second starting winning port 13b. May be four or more.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 13b is provided, but the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b are provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided for any of the winning openings 13b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened.

  Two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the grand prize opening are provided in the big prize opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, other game winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of two lamps, for example. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is lit (a state in which a game ball can win the second start winning opening 13b). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a and 29c are detected by the winning hole switch 30a and won in the winning holes 29b and 29d. The game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second start winning opening 13b, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

On the left side of the game area 7, there is provided a decoration member 25 having a decoration LED 25a that blinks and displays during the game, and there is an out port 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25a are examples of a decoration light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

Although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a prize ball lamp that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top frame LED 28a. A ball-out lamp that is sometimes lit is provided. Note that the award ball lamp and the out-of-ball lamp are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board when the award ball is being paid out or when the out-of-ball is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device, which will be described later, by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through a shot ball guide passage (not shown), and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative pattern (“reach” which has not been temporarily stopped yet when the decorative pattern temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbols") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, etc. Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31, a voice control board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are mounted are installed. ing. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 150.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply substrate 90 and a touch sensor substrate (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 90 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 91 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 91 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security An information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, gaming machine error status signals) is provided. Note that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, and reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 97a via the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 43 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 43 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 43 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 156 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 156 further includes a random number circuit 60 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 156 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a random number circuit 60. The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 60 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 60 when the start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 15a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 is used for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer) by serial communication. A serial communication circuit 61 is incorporated. The payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 156 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 156 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become inactive. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 156 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). Further, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 14a, the first winning confirmation switch 14b, the second starting opening switch 15a, the second winning confirmation switch 15b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and each winning opening switch 30a. , 30b, and an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal to the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and includes a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and the basic circuit. An output circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with the above command is also mounted on the main board 31, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 156 when the power is turned on, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state, etc. The information output signal of the hall computer via the terminal board 91 Information output circuit 64 to be output to the external device is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, an effect control CPU (not shown) operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives from the main board 31 inputted via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port in response to the embedded signal (effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  An effect control CPU (not shown) reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. An effect control CPU (not shown) outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the CPU for effect control.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 156 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). The effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port. The effect control CPU outputs a drive signal to the drive motor 310 via the output port. In addition, the effect control CPU inputs a signal from the drive sensor 316 via the input port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. In addition, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25a, the first decoration LED 333, and the second decoration LED 363 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the structure of the rendering device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the effect device. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the effect device. FIG. 6 is a front view showing the movable unit. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable unit as viewed from an oblique front. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable unit as viewed obliquely from behind. FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the movable unit. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the second movable unit when viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the second movable unit when viewed obliquely from behind. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. FIGS. 13A and 13B are schematic views showing a state in which the first movable body is at the retracted position, and FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a state in which the second movable body is at the retracted position. 14A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body is in an intermediate position, and FIG. 14B is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the second movable body is in a retracted position. 15A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body is in the overlapping position, and FIG. 15B is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the second movable body is in the retracted position. 16A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body is in the retracted position, and FIG. 16B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the second movable body is in the intermediate position. FIG. 17A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the first movable body is in the retracted position, and FIG. 17B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which the second movable body is in the overlapping position. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions will be described with reference to the state facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect device 300 is, for example, at a lower position between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 disposed on the back side of a see-through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 6 with a predetermined gap. A retracted position where a first movable body 323 and a second movable body 353, which will be described later, are retracted to a lower position on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and a superimposed position that is superimposed on the front side of the display screen And can be moved up and down.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, rendering device 300 includes a base plate 301, a cover plate 302 which is attached to the front side of the base plate 301, the upper surface is formed in a box shape opening by these base plates 301 A movable unit 303 is disposed between the cover plate 302 and the cover plate 302.

  The movable unit 303 includes a base plate 304, a first movable unit 305 that is assembled on the front side of the base plate 304, and a second movable unit 306 that is assembled on the rear side of the base plate 304.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a notch recess 307 is formed at the upper end of the base plate 304, and the first guide grooves 308 a and 308 b facing upward and downward are formed on the left and right sides of the notch recess 307. Two guide grooves 309a and 309b are juxtaposed. The first guide grooves 308a and 308b are formed on the right side of the second guide grooves 309a and 309b, respectively.

  A drive shaft hole 311 of the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310 is formed on the left side of the first guide groove 308a and the second guide groove 309a, and the base plate 304 of the base plate 304 is faced so that the drive shaft 310a faces the front side. A drive motor 310 is attached to the back side.

  On the left side of the drive shaft hole 311 on the front surface of the base plate 304, a columnar first rotation shaft 312 facing in the front-rear direction is projected and corresponds to the first rotation shaft 312 on the back surface of the base plate 304. A column-shaped second rotation shaft 313 is projected at a place to perform.

  A rotation shaft hole 314 is formed on the right side of the first rotation shaft 312, and a substantially inverted C-shaped rotation in front view that is an arc centered on the rotation shaft hole 314 is formed around the rotation shaft hole 314. A regulation groove 315 is formed. A drive sensor 316 is attached between the rotation shaft hole 314 and the second rotation shaft 313 on the back surface of the base plate 304.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the first movable unit 305 includes a drive gear 320 fixed to the front end of the drive shaft 310 a protruding to the front surface side of the base plate 304, and a driven gear 321 that meshes with the drive gear 320. And a first link member 322 pivotally supported by the first pivot shaft 312 at the left end, and a first movable body 323 coupled to the right end of the first link member 322. ing.

  The driven gear 321 is pivoted to the base plate 304 around the connection rotation shaft 324 by inserting a connection rotation shaft 324 projecting at the center of the back surface and facing the front-rear direction into the rotation shaft hole 314. Supported as possible. A connection guide shaft 325 protrudes on the right side of the connection rotation shaft 324 on the back surface and is inserted into the rotation restriction groove 315. In addition, a connecting shaft 326 that projects in the front-rear direction is provided at a position eccentric from the center of the front surface. A rotating plate 350 (to be described later) is attached to and integrated with the back side of the driven gear 321 so that the driven gear 321 can rotate within the range of the rotation restricting groove 315.

  The first link member 322 is formed with a shaft hole 327 into which the first rotation shaft 312 is inserted at the left end, and the set screw 328 is inserted into the first rotation shaft 312 with the first rotation shaft 312 inserted. As a result, the shaft hole 327 is pivotally supported around the first rotation shaft 312. A connection guide groove 330 is formed in the vicinity of the shaft hole 327, and the connection shaft 326 is inserted into the connection guide groove 330.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the connection guide groove 330 extends along the lower portion of the circumference around the connection rotation shaft 324 of the driven gear 321 in a state where the first rotation shaft 312 is inserted into the shaft hole 327. An arcuate portion 330a having an arc shape that opens upward is provided, and a connecting portion 330b extending in the longitudinal direction of the first link member 322 is provided continuously from the right end of the arcuate portion 330a so as to be away from the center. Has been. By inserting the connecting shaft 326 into the connecting guide groove 330, the connecting shaft 326 is connected to the first link member 322 so as to be slidable in the connecting guide groove 330. A long hole 331 is formed in the right end portion of the first link member 322 in the longitudinal direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first movable body 323 is attached to the mounting plate 332, the front side of the mounting plate 332, the first LED substrate 334 provided with a plurality of first decorative LEDs 333 on the front surface, And a decorative lens member 335 having translucency provided so as to cover the front side of the 1LED substrate 334. The decorative lens member 335 has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front by being decorated like the sun.

  The first LED substrate 334 is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the attachment plate 332, and a connecting shaft 336 that faces in the front-rear direction protrudes from the lower part of the front surface. With the connecting shaft 336 inserted into the long hole 331, a set screw 337 is screwed into the tip of the connecting shaft 336, so that the connecting shaft 336 is slidably supported in the long hole 331. In addition, guide portions 338a and 338b made of three bosses arranged in parallel in the vertical direction protrude from the lower left and right side positions of the mounting plate 332 and are inserted into the first guide grooves 308a and 308b. The attachment piece 339 is attached to the tip protruding to the back side by a screw 339a, so that the attachment plate 332 is supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base plate 304.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, the second movable unit 306 includes a drive gear 320 fixed to the tip of the drive shaft 310 a protruding to the front side of the base plate 304, and a driven gear 321 that meshes with the drive gear 320. A pivot board 350 that is integrally attached to the back side of the first link member, a second link member 352 that is pivotally supported by the second pivot shaft 313 at the left end, and a right end of the second link member 352. The second movable body 353 is mainly configured.

  The rotation board 350 is provided with a connecting boss 354 projecting in the front-rear direction at the center of the front surface, and a screw 354a (FIG. 12) from the back side with the connection rotation shaft 324 fitted to the front end of the connection boss 354. By screwing in (see), the connection rotation shaft 324 is connected. In addition, a connection guide boss 355 is provided on the right side of the connection boss 354 on the front surface, and the connection guide shaft 325 is fitted to the front end of the connection guide boss 355 so that a screw 355a (see FIG. ) To be coupled to the coupling guide shaft 325. Thus, the connecting rotation shaft 324 inserted into the rotation shaft hole 314 is connected to the connection boss 354, and the connection guide shaft 325 inserted into the rotation restriction groove 315 is connected to the connection guide boss 355. Thus, the driven gear 321 and the rotating board 350 are integrated with each other in a state where they are arranged on the front and rear sides with the base plate 304 interposed therebetween to constitute a rotating member. In addition, a connecting shaft 356 facing in the front-rear direction is provided at a position eccentric from the center on the back surface.

  A flange piece 359 is formed around the rotating plate 350, and a notch 359a is formed in a part of the flange piece 359. The flange piece 359 is provided so as to be detected by the drive sensor 316. When the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 are located at the retracted position, the notch 359a is located at a position corresponding to the drive sensor 316. It is arranged.

  The second link member 352 has a shaft hole 357 into which the second rotation shaft 313 is inserted at the left end, and the set screw 358 is inserted into the second rotation shaft 313 with the second rotation shaft 313 inserted. As a result, the shaft hole 357 is pivotally supported around the second rotation shaft 313. A connection guide groove 360 is formed in the vicinity of the shaft hole 357, and the connection shaft 356 is inserted into the connection guide groove 360.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the connection guide groove 360 has an arc shape that opens upward along the lower portion of the circumference centering on the connection boss 354 in a state where the second rotation shaft 313 is inserted into the shaft hole 357. An arc-shaped portion 360a is formed, and a continuous portion 360b extending in the longitudinal direction of the second link member 352 is continuously provided from the left end of the arc-shaped portion 360a so as to be away from the center. By screwing a set screw 356a into the rear end of the connecting shaft 356 inserted into the connecting guide groove 360, the connecting shaft 356 is slidably connected to the second link member 352 in the connecting guide groove 360. . A long hole 361 is formed in the right end portion of the second link member 352 in the longitudinal direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the second movable body 353 is attached to the mounting plate 362, the front side of the mounting plate 362, the second LED substrate 364 provided with a plurality of second decorative LEDs 363 on the front surface, And a decorative lens member 365 having translucency provided so as to cover the front side of the 2LED substrate 364. The decorative lens member 365 is decorated like a moon and is formed in a substantially crescent shape when viewed from the front.

  The second LED substrate 364 is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the attachment plate 362, and a connecting shaft 366 that projects in the front-rear direction protrudes from the lower part of the front surface. With the connecting shaft 366 inserted into the long hole 361, a set screw 367 is screwed into the tip of the connecting shaft 366, so that the connecting shaft 366 is slidably supported in the long hole 361. In addition, guide portions 368a and 368b made of three bosses arranged in parallel in the vertical direction protrude from the lower left and right positions of the front surface of the mounting plate 362 and are inserted into the second guide grooves 309a and 309b. An attachment piece 369 is attached to the front end protruding from the front side by a screw 369a, so that the attachment plate 362 is supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base plate 304.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 9 and 12, the movable unit 303 includes a base plate 304, a first movable unit 305 assembled on the front side of the base plate 304, and a second movable unit assembled on the back side. And a unit 306.

  The first movable body 323 is located above the retracted position where the decorative lens member 335 is located in front of the notch recess 307 and above the retracted position, and above the upper surface opening of the box made up of the base plate 301 and the cover plate 302. It is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between the overlapping position that overlaps with the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

Then, by driving the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310 clockwise in front view, the driven gear 321 is rotated counterclockwise in front view through the drive gear 320 and is connected through the connecting shaft 326. Since the first link member 322 rotates counterclockwise around the first rotation shaft 312, the first movable body 323 moves upward along the first guide grooves 308a and 308b. Further, by driving the drive shaft 310 a of the drive motor 310 counterclockwise when viewed from the front, the driven gear 321 rotates clockwise via the drive gear 320 and is connected via the connecting shaft 326. Since the first link member 322 rotates clockwise about the first rotation shaft 312, the first movable body 323 moves downward along the first guide grooves 308a and 308b.

  The second movable body 353 has a retracted position in which the decorative lens member 365 is located behind the notch recess 307 and is above the retracted position, and is above the upper surface opening of the box made up of the base plate 301 and the cover plate 302. It is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between the overlapping position that overlaps with the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

Then, by driving the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310 clockwise when viewed from the front, the rotating plate 350 attached to the driven gear 321 via the drive gear 320 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Since the second link member 352 connected via the connecting shaft 356 rotates counterclockwise about the second rotating shaft 313, the second movable body 353 moves upward along the second guide grooves 309a and 309b. Move to. In addition, by driving the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310 counterclockwise when viewed from the front, the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 are rotated clockwise when viewed from the front via the drive gear 320, and the connecting shaft 356 is coupled. Since the second link member 352 connected via the second pivot member 352 rotates clockwise around the second pivot shaft 313, the second movable body 353 moves downward along the second guide grooves 309a and 309b.

  As described above, the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction with the base plate 304 interposed therebetween at the retracted position and the overlapping position. Further, the rotational force of the drive gear 320 fixed to the drive shaft 310 a of the drive motor 310 is transferred to the first link member 322 connected to the first movable body 323 via the driven gear 321 meshing with the drive gear 320. In addition to being transmitted, it is transmitted to the second link member 352 connected to the second movable body 353 via the rotating disk 350 integrated with the driven gear 321.

  That is, the drive motor 310, the drive gear 320, the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 constitute drive transmission means. Further, the first link member 322 and the first movable body 323 constitute a first movable part, and the second link member 352 and the second movable body 353 constitute a second movable part.

  As described above, the driving force of one drive motor 310 can be transmitted to both the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353, and the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310 is rotated clockwise in front view. Then, only the first movable body 323 moves upward, and when the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front, only the second movable body 353 moves upward. As described above, one of the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 is selectively moved upward in accordance with the rotation direction of the drive shaft 310a of the drive motor 310.

  Next, the operation | movement aspect of the movable unit 303 comprised in this way is demonstrated based on FIGS. 13 to 18 show the first movable unit 305 and the second movable unit 306 as viewed from the same front.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the first movable unit 305, when the first movable body 323 is in the retracted position, the first link member 322 is maintained in a substantially horizontal posture. The connecting portion 330b is disposed at a position below the connecting rotation shaft 324 so that the connecting portion 330b faces the right side, and the connecting shaft 326 formed on the driven gear 321 includes an arcuate portion 330a and a connecting portion 330b. It is located near the connecting part. The connecting shaft 336 is located at the left end of the long hole 331, and the connecting rotating shaft 324 and the first rotating shaft 312 are arranged on substantially the same horizontal line.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the second movable body 353 is in the retracted position, the second movable unit 306 is configured so that the second link member 352 is maintained in a substantially horizontal posture. The connecting portion 360b is disposed below the connecting boss 354 with the connecting portion 360b facing left, and the connecting shaft 356 formed on the turntable 350 is connected to the arcuate portion 330a and the connecting portion 330b. It is located near the installation. Further, the connecting shaft 336 is located at the left end portion of the long hole 331, and the connecting boss 354 and the second rotating shaft 313 are disposed on substantially the same horizontal line.

  Thus, although the connection guide groove 330 and the connection guide groove 360 have the same shape, when viewed from the front, the connection guide groove 360 is horizontally reversed with respect to the connection guide groove 330. The connecting shaft 326 of the first movable unit 305 is located near the connecting portion between the arc-shaped portion 330a and the connecting portion 330b, that is, near the right end portion, whereas it is connected to the arc-shaped portion 360a. It is located in the vicinity of the connecting portion with the portion 360b, that is, in the vicinity of the left end. In other words, the connecting shafts 326 and 356 are disposed at symmetrical positions with respect to a perpendicular passing through the center of the driven gear 321.

  In this way, the rotating member composed of the driven gear 321 and the rotating disk 350 has the connecting shaft 326 positioned at the reference position A in the vicinity of the connecting portion between the arcuate portion 330a and the connecting portion 330b, and the connecting shaft 356 has the connecting shaft 356. The reference position is a state where the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 are positioned at the retracted position, which is located at the reference position A ′ in the vicinity of the connection portion between the arc-shaped portion 360a and the connection portion 360b.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, when the drive gear 320 is driven to rotate clockwise by the drive motor 310, the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 start to rotate counterclockwise, and the connecting shafts 326, 366 are rotated. Rotates counterclockwise.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14A, the first link member 322 rotates the first rotation shaft 312 by rotating the connection shaft 326 upward while being positioned at the right end of the connection guide groove 330. Since the rotation starts counterclockwise as the center, the first movable body 323 starts to rise. Further, although the connecting shaft 326 rotates around the connecting rotation shaft 324, the connecting guide groove 330 does not rotate around the first rotation shaft 312. Get in.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, the connecting shaft 356 rotates counterclockwise from the left end portion of the connecting guide groove 360, but in a direction away from the left end portion of the connecting guide groove 360, the arcuate portion 360 a. Therefore, the second link member 352 is not rotated around the second rotation shaft 313.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the driven gear 321 continues to rotate, the connecting shaft 326 that has entered the connecting portion 330b starts to return to the first rotating shaft 312 and enters the arcuate portion 330a. . Next, the connecting shaft 326 is positioned at the rotation restricting position B slightly to the left of the connecting shaft 324. In this state, the first movable body 323 is located at the overlapping position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the connecting shaft 356 reaches the rotation restricting position B ′ at the right end of the arc-shaped portion 360a, but further rotates to rotate the second link member 352 to the second rotation. The shaft 313 is not rotated.

  Further, since the connecting shaft 326 is positioned slightly to the left of the connecting rotation shaft 324 at the overlapping position, the load of the first movable body 323 is applied to the right end portion of the first link member 322, thereby causing the connecting shaft 326 to move. Although a counterclockwise force is applied, rotation is restricted by the connecting shaft 356 being locked to the right end of the arcuate portion 360a.

  In other words, since the load of the first movable body 323 is applied, the connecting shaft 326 does not easily move to the right side over the connecting rotation shaft 324, so even if the excitation of the drive motor 310 is released, the first movable body 323 can be maintained at the overlapping position by its own weight.

  Next, an operation mode when the second movable body 353 is moved up and down will be described with reference to FIGS. 13, 16, and 17.

  From the state shown in FIG. 13, when the drive gear 320 is driven to rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front by the drive motor 310, the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 start to rotate clockwise, and the connecting shafts 326 and 366 rotate clockwise. Rotate to.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16B, the second link member 352 rotates the second rotation shaft 313 by rotating the connection shaft 356 upward while being positioned at the left end portion of the connection guide groove 360. Since the rotation starts counterclockwise as the center, the second movable body 353 starts to rise. Further, although the connecting shaft 356 rotates around the connecting boss 354, the connecting guide groove 360 does not rotate around the second rotating shaft 313, and therefore enters the connecting portion 360b at a substantially intermediate position.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16A, the connecting shaft 326 rotates clockwise from the right end portion of the connecting guide groove 330, but turns to the arcuate portion 330 a in a direction away from the right end portion of the connecting guide groove 330. Therefore, the first link member 322 is not rotated about the first rotation shaft 312.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), continuing further rotation driven gear 321, connecting shaft 356 that enters the arcuate portion 360a starts to return to the second pivot shaft 313 side enters the continuously provided portion 360b . Next, the connecting shaft 356 is positioned at the rotation restricting position C ′ slightly to the left of the connecting boss 354. In this state, the second movable body 353 is located at the overlapping position.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the connecting shaft 326 reaches the rotation restricting position C at the left end of the arcuate portion 330a, but further rotates to move the first link member 322 to the first rotating shaft. There is no rotation around 312.

  In addition, when the connection shaft 356 is positioned slightly to the left of the connection boss 354 at the overlapping position, when the load of the second movable body 353 is applied to the right end portion of the second link member 352, the connection shaft 356 is opposed to the connection shaft 356. Although a clockwise force is applied, the rotation is restricted by the connecting shaft 326 being locked to the left end of the arcuate portion 330a.

That is, since the load of the second movable body 353 is applied, the connecting shaft 356 does not easily move to the right side over the connecting boss 354, so that even if the excitation of the drive motor 310 is released, the second movable body 353 is moved. The superposition position can be maintained by its own weight.

  Thus, from the reference position where the connecting shaft 326 is located at the reference position A and the connecting shaft 356 is located at the reference position A ′, the connecting shaft 326 is located at the rotation restricting position B, and the connecting shaft 356 is restricted from turning. In the right rotation range Z1, Z1 ′ to the rotation restriction position located at the position B ′, only the connection shaft 326 contacts the right end portion of the connection guide groove 330 and is moved through the first link member 322. While the body 323 is moved up and down, the connecting shaft 356 simply moves along the arcuate portion 360a of the connecting guide groove 360, and the second movable body 353 is not moved up and down via the second link member 352.

  Further, from the reference position where the connecting shaft 326 is located at the reference position A and the connecting shaft 356 is located at the reference position A ′, the connecting shaft 326 is located at the rotation restricting position C, and the connecting shaft 356 is located at the restricting rotation position C. In the left rotation range Z2 and Z2 'up to the rotation restriction position positioned at', only the connecting shaft 356 contacts the left end portion of the connecting guide groove 360 and the second movable body 353 via the second link member 352. The connecting shaft 326 only moves along the arcuate portion 330a of the connecting guide groove 330, and does not move the first movable body 323 up and down via the first link member 322.

  Here, if only the first link member 322 and the second link member 352 are raised by the connecting shafts 326 and 356, straight elongated holes are formed in the first link member 322 and the second link member 352, The connecting shafts 326 and 356 may be inserted into the long holes. However, since the connecting shafts 326 and 356 move on the circumference around the connecting rotation shaft 324 and the connecting boss 354, the connecting shafts 326 and 356 are linear long holes. When one of the first link member 322 and the second link member 352 is rising, the other is also swung up and down.

  Therefore, like the connection guide grooves 330 and 360, the arc-shaped portions 330a and 360a centering on the rotation axis of the rotation member are formed, so that when one link member is raised, the other is It can be prevented from moving.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer can use the effect display device 9 and the effect device 300 to perform a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, a big hit effect that indicates that the game state is a big hit, or the like. As an example of the effect using the effect device 300 by the effect control microcomputer, for example, when the first effect image (for example, the daytime sky) is displayed on the effect display device 9, for example, By moving the first movable body 323 to the superimposition position or moving the second movable body 353 simulating the moon to the superposition position while displaying the second effect image (for example, the night sky), It is possible to carry out a combined effect of the display image displayed on the effect display device 9 and the movable bodies 323 and 353 which are mechanical structures moved to the overlapping position superimposed on the front surface thereof.

  Moreover, the aspect of such an effect image and a movable body (what is called an accessory) can be changed variously. By performing a composite effect that superimposes the body, a warrior appears and develops into super reach, or a movable object that imitates a microphone on the front side of the effect image of the character displayed on the effect display device 9 An intro notice or the like may be generated by performing a composite effect to be superimposed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 are rotated from the reference position to the right in the front view by the drive motor 310, the connecting shaft Since the first movable body 323 moves upward via the first link member 322 when the 326 contacts the right end portion of the connection guide groove 330, the connection shaft 356 is separated from the right end portion of the connection guide groove 360. Therefore, the second movable body 353 does not move upward via the second link member 352.

  In addition, when the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 are turned leftward from the reference position in the front view, the connection shaft 356 comes into contact with the left end portion of the connection guide groove 360, so that the second link member 352 is used to 2 The movable body 353 moves upward, but the connection shaft 326 does not contact with the left end portion of the connection guide groove 330 during that time, so the first movable body 323 does not move upward via the first link member 322. .

  That is, not only the first movable body 323 can be moved without moving the second movable body 353, but also the second movable body 353 can be moved without moving the first movable body 323. Therefore, the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 can be separately moved by one drive motor 310.

  Further, the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 are provided with a connecting shaft 326 as a first protrusion and a connecting shaft 356 as a second protrusion, and the first movable portion is provided to be rotatable around one end. The first link member 322 is formed with a connection guide groove 330 into which the connection shaft 326 is slidably inserted. The second movable portion is provided to be rotatable about one end, and the connection shaft 356 is slid. A second link member 352 having a connection guide groove 330 to be movably inserted is formed, and the connection shaft 326 contacts the right end portion of the connection guide groove 330 to rotate the first link member 322 to be connected. The shaft 356 is in contact with the left end of the connection guide groove 360 to rotate the second link member 352, so that the first movable body 323 or the second movable body 353 is moved only from the retracted position to the overlapping position. Not Even when descending from the overlapping position to the retracted position or when the other movable body is moving, the connecting shaft 326 is guided by the connecting guide groove 330 and the connecting shaft 356 is guided by the connecting guide groove 360, respectively. Supported.

  In this embodiment, the connecting shafts 326 and 356 are inserted into the connecting guide grooves 330 and 360 and surrounded by the peripheral edge. For example, only a part of the peripheral edge of the connecting guide grooves 330 and 360 is formed. The connecting shafts 326 and 356 may only be brought into contact with the peripheral edge from below.

  The first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 are disposed so as to overlap in the front-rear direction when viewed from the player side when positioned at the retracted position, and the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350 are connected to each other. Since the shaft 326 and the first movable body 323 are disposed on the front surface side, and the connecting shaft 356 and the second movable body 353 are disposed on the back surface side, the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 are arranged. In the case where the front and rear are overlapped, the connecting shaft 326 corresponding to the first movable body 323 and the connecting shaft 356 corresponding to the second movable body 353 are disposed on the front and rear surface sides of the driven gear 321 and the turntable 350. Since they can be disposed separately, interference between the connecting shaft 326 and the first movable body 323 and the connecting shaft 356 and the second movable body 353 can be avoided.

  Further, the rotation axes 312 and 313 of the first link member 322 and the second link member 352 are the same in order to move the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 up and down in the same position in the front-rear direction. In the case where they are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction as described above, by disposing them in the front-rear direction of the rotating member, the connection shafts 326, 356 and the first shaft are arranged. Interference of the connection between the link member 322 and the second link member 352 can be avoided.

  In addition, since the second movable body 353 in which the effect portion has a crescent shape at the retreat position is disposed so as to overlap the back side of the first movable body 323 in which the effect portion has a sun shape, the second movable body 353 is disposed. Will not be visible from the front side. That is, for example, the second movable body 353 having a circular shape that is substantially the same shape as that of the first movable body 323 having a sun-shaped outer shape and a partially crescent-shaped second movable body 353 at the retracted position. By arranging the first movable body 323 on the front surface side, the rendering portion of the first movable body 323 on the back surface thereof is not visible, so the second movable body 353 is behind the first movable body 323. The player can be given an impression of suddenly rising from a position that cannot be visually recognized.

  Further, by making the second movable body 353 superimposed on the back side of the first movable body 323 at the retracted position smaller and lighter than the first movable body 323, the second movable body 353 is not visually recognized at the retracted position. The burden can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the retracted position, one connecting shaft 326 is positioned at one end of the connecting guide groove 330 and the other connecting shaft 356 is positioned at the other end of the connecting guide groove 360. If the first link member 322 or the second link member 352 starts to rise as soon as it rotates in either the left or right direction from the reference position, one of the first acting parts is the first acted part. When the second working part is in contact with the second working part, the other second working part may not be in contact with the second working part.

  Next, a movable unit 400 as a modification of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is a schematic view showing a movable unit as a modified example.

  The movable unit 303 according to the embodiment is connected to the front and rear surfaces of the rotating member including the driven gear 321 and the rotating plate 350 for transmitting the rotational force of the driving motor 310 to the first link member 322 and the second link member 352. The shafts 326 and 356 are projected, and the first link member 322 and the second link member 352 are disposed so as to overlap with each other with a rotating member including the driven gear 321 and the rotating plate 350 interposed therebetween. However, the first link member 322 and the second link member 352 may not be separately provided on the front and rear sides of the rotating member.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the movable unit 400 includes two connecting shafts 402 a and 402 b on the front surface of a rotating member 401 provided to be rotated around the central axis 401 a by the drive motor 310. While projecting, the connecting shaft 402 a is connected to the lower side of the first link member 403, and the connecting shaft 402 b is connected to the lower side of the second link member 404. One end of the first link member 403 is pivotally supported by a base portion (not shown), and the first movable body 407 is connected to the other end. One end of the second link member 404 is pivotally supported by a base portion (not shown), and the second movable body 408 is connected to the other end. The first link member 403 and the second link member 404 are juxtaposed in the left-right direction at the retracted position.

  In the movable unit 400 configured as described above, when the rotating member 401 is rotated to the right, the first movable body 407 is not moved and only the second movable body 408 is raised, and when the rotating member 401 is rotated to the left, the second movable body is moved. Only the first movable body 407 moves up without moving 408. That is, the first link member 403 and the second link member 404 do not have to be arranged in the front-rear direction, and the first movable body 407 and the second movable body 408 are disposed at different positions in the left-right direction. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the connecting shafts 326 and 356 are connected to the first link member 322 and the second link member 352 to which the first movable body 323 and the second movable body 353 are connected. It may be directly connected to a mounting plate of H.323 or the second movable body 353.

  In the above-described embodiment, the driven gear 321 and the rotating disk 350 as the rotating member are formed of a disk-shaped member. However, for example, the connecting shafts 326 and 356 as the action parts are the center of the rotating member. The disc-shaped member is not necessarily required as long as it rotates about the axis.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the connection shafts 326 and 356 as the action portions protrude from the driven gear 321 as the rotation member and the rotation plate 350, and the first link member 322 and the second link member 322 included in the first movable portion are provided. Although the connection guide grooves 330 and 360 are formed in the second link member 352 included in the movable part, the connection guide groove as the action part is formed on the rotating member side, and the first movable part and the second movable part. You may connect and form the connection axis | shaft as a to-be-acted part in the side.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the drive motor was applied as an example of a drive means, other drive mechanisms, such as an electromagnetic solenoid and a link member driven by it, may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 1st movable body 323 and the 2nd movable body 353 were provided so that it could move to an up-down direction between a retracted position and a superimposition position, the arrangement | positioning position of the production apparatus 300, a movement A direction is not limited to this, For example, you may arrange | position in the position away from the production | presentation display apparatus 9, and a movable body may move to the left-right direction or the front-back direction.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. There may be.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, so that one game is completed and a prize is generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine that has been made possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 300 Production | presentation apparatus 303 Movable unit 304 Base board 305 1st movable unit 306 2nd movable unit 310 Drive motor 321 Driven gear 322 1st link member 323 1st movable body 326 Connection shaft 330 Connection guide groove 350 Turning board 352 Second link member 353 Second movable body 354 Connection boss 355 Connection guide boss

Claims (1)

A gaming machine including a rendering device having a base portion, and a first movable portion and a second movable portion movable relative to the base portion,
Driving means for driving the first movable part and the second movable part;
An action portion capable of contacting the first acting portion of the first moving portion and the second acting portion of the second moving portion is provided, and the first moving portion is rotated by the driving means. And a rotating member that moves the second movable part between a first position and a second position different from the first position,
The rotating member is
While the actuator is rotated by a predetermined angle in one direction from a predetermined reference position, the operating portion moves away from the second operated portion and contacts the first operated portion, thereby moving the second movable portion. Without moving the first movable part from the first position to the second position,
The first movable part is moved by the action part moving away from the first actuated part and abutting against the second actuated part while rotating by a prescribed angle in the other direction from the predetermined reference position. Without moving the second movable part from the first position to the second position ,
While the first movable part moves from the first position to the second position, the action part continues to move away from the second actuated part of the second movable part,
While the second movable part moves from the first position to the second position, the action part continues to be separated from the first actuated part of the first movable part.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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