JP5559659B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that includes a plurality of movable accessories on a game board and performs an effect using the movable accessories.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a gaming machine that draws a lottery by winning a game ball at a starting port on a game board and displays three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) on a variable display device. there were. When such a gaming machine is won in the big win lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) to be in the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the big winning opening on the game board is opened, and the player can acquire a large number of winning balls by winning the gaming balls in the big winning opening.

  In addition, some gaming machines try to enhance the player's expectation by performing various effects during the display of changes in symbols. For example, such a gaming machine produces a game by driving a movable accessory arranged in the game area. In recent years, in order to enhance the production effect, there is a gaming machine that includes a plurality of such movable accessories and drives these movable accessories (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2008-228824 A

  However, as described above, when a plurality of movable combinations are driven, the movement of the movable combination may be unstable or the movable combination may be damaged. For example, in recent years, the size of movable accessories has been increased in order to enhance the production effect. With the increase in the size of the movable accessory, the driving force required to operate the movable accessory increases, and the power required to generate this driving force also increases. For this reason, when trying to drive a plurality of movable accessories, a large amount of electric power is required temporarily, the supply of electric power is insufficient, and the necessary driving force cannot be generated, and the operation of the movable accessories Sometimes became unstable. In such a case, the movable accessory sometimes stops midway without moving to the designed position.

  In addition, as described above, in recent years, the size of the movable accessory has been increased. However, if a plurality of such movable actors are arranged in a limited area on the game board, each movable accessory is placed between them. If sufficient clearance cannot be secured and these are driven, the movable actors physically interfere and collide with each other, and as a result, the movable actors may be damaged.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can ensure proper operation of a movable accessory in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is arranged on a game board, each of which has a drive unit and is driven by the drive unit, and the plurality of movable combinations are positioned at respective retracted positions. Detecting means for detecting that the moving object is set, setting means for setting priority for driving the plurality of movable accessories, and a driving instruction for any of the plurality of movable accessories If there is, the drive unit of the plurality of movable accessories is controlled based on the detection result by the detection unit and the priority set by the setting unit, and the drive of the plurality of movable combinations is controlled. And a drive control means configured to move a movable accessory having a higher priority than a movable accessory to be driven instructed by the drive instruction from a retracted position of the movable accessory. If The driving of the movable object having a high priority is maintained and at least the driving of the movable object to be driven is not started until the driving is completed, while the movable object instructed by the driving instruction is movable. If a movable accessory having a lower priority than the accessory has advanced from the retracted position of the movable accessory, the driving of the movable accessory having the lower priority performed before the driving instruction is interrupted. After the movable accessory having the lower priority order is retracted to the retracted position of the movable accessory, driving of the movable accessory to be driven is started.

  Further, in the above invention, the drive control means retracts after moving any one of the plurality of movable accessories from the retracted position of the movable accessory to the effect position according to the effect. If the drive instruction is given during the effect drive of returning any position, and any of the movable actors is driven, the movable combination having a higher priority than the movable object to be driven instructed by the drive instruction. If the effect driving of the object is being performed, the effect driving is maintained, and at least the driving of the movable subject to be driven is not started until the effect driving is completed, while the driving target instructed by the driving instruction is movable. If the driving of a movable accessory having a lower priority than the accessory is being effected, the driving is interrupted and the movable accessory having the lower priority is retreated to the retracted position of the movable accessory, and then the driving is performed. Target movable role Characterized in that to start the effect driving.

  In the above invention, the plurality of movable accessories (130a, 130b) are driven from their current positions to the retracted positions when power is supplied, and the drive control means (404) sets the priority higher. The plurality of movable accessories are retracted to their retracted positions in the order in which they are provided.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that an appropriate operation of the movable accessory can be secured.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is a front view (the 1) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. It is a front view (the 2) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. It is a front view (the 3) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the lamp | ramp control part of this Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a movable accessory control process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine concerning Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a front view (the 1) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 2. It is a front view (the 2) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 2. It is a rear view (the 1) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 2. It is a rear view (the 2) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a lamp main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a movable accessory initial operation | movement process.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 392 in FIG. 3) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that operates based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 331 in FIG. 3) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 3) on which the first special symbol is displayed and a second special symbol display unit (reference symbol in FIG. 3) on which the second special symbol is displayed. 112b).

  Here, the first special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved balls”) is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the reserved ball number display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of held balls is indicated by turning on / off.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 354 in FIG. 3) that outputs sound.

  A first movable accessory 130a and a second movable accessory 130b are arranged at a position on the image display unit 104 that is the front as viewed from the player. The first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b are provided with a drive unit such as a solenoid or a motor (see reference numerals 200 and 230 in FIG. 2A), and are driven by the drive of the drive unit. .

  For example, the first movable accessory 130 a slides downward from above the image display unit 104 during the presentation using the first movable combination 130 a (hereinafter referred to as “first combination production”), and the front of the image display unit 104. (See Figure 2-2). In addition, the first movable accessory 130a is accommodated in an accommodation space provided above the image display unit 104 in a state other than the first accessory effect (the state shown in FIG. 1).

  In addition, the second movable accessory 130b slides upward from below the image display unit 104 during an effect using the second movable accessory 130b (hereinafter referred to as “second accessory effect”), and the front surface of the image display unit 104. (See Figure 2-3). In addition, the second movable accessory 130b is accommodated in an accommodation space provided below the image display unit 104 in a state other than the second accessory effect (the state shown in FIG. 1). In addition, the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b are provided with a decorative lamp (reference numeral 221 in FIGS. 2-1 to 2-3), etc. You may make it light or blink at the time of effect production.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect symbol (for example, three columns of numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7. 7. 7 ”) stop the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

(Composition of movable accessory)
Next, the configuration of the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2-1 is a front view (No. 1) of the movable accessory of the first embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the first movable accessory 130a includes a first drive unit 200, a first slide gear 210, and a first decorative member 220. Here, the first drive unit 200 includes a drive motor 201, a drive gear 202, and a driven gear 203. The drive motor 201 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 202. The driven gear 203 is meshed with the drive gear 202 and rotated by the rotational force of the drive gear 202.

  The first slide gear 210 is engaged with the driven gear 203 and reciprocates the first movable accessory 130 a as the driven gear 203 rotates. In FIG. 2A, the first sensor S <b> 1 is provided above the first slide gear 210. When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is other than the first effect production, the position shown in FIG. 2A where one end of the first slide gear 210 is in contact with the first sensor S1 (hereinafter, this position is referred to as the first movable accessory 130a). The first movable accessory 130a is retracted until the "retracted position" of FIG. The retracted position can also be the origin position of the first movable accessory 130a. Here, an arbitrary position other than the retracted position of the first movable accessory 130a is referred to as an “advance position” of the first movable accessory 130a.

  In the above description, the first sensor S1 detects whether or not the first movable accessory 130a is in the retracted position by the contact of the first slide gear 210. However, a photosensor or the like is employed as the first sensor S1. Also good. Although a detailed description is omitted because of a known technique, the photosensor includes a light receiving element and a light emitting element facing in the same direction. The photo sensor applies light emitted from the light emitting element to the first slide gear 210 and detects the presence or absence of reflected light by the light receiving element, thereby determining whether or not the first movable accessory 130a is in the retracted position. Can be detected.

  A first decorative member 220 is fixed to the first slide gear 210. The first decorative member 220 is provided with a lamp 221 and the like, for example, is lit or blinked at the time of the first accessory effect. The first decorative member 220 is provided with a roller 222, and the roller 222 is movable along a guide rail 223 provided on a frame (not shown). In the illustrated example, the first decorative member 220 has a circular shape, but is not limited thereto, and may be an arbitrary shape.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the second movable accessory 130b includes a second driving unit 230, a second slide gear 240, and a second decorative member 250. Here, the second drive unit 230 includes a drive motor 231, a drive gear 232, and a driven gear 233. The drive motor 231 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 232. The driven gear 233 is meshed with the drive gear 232 and is driven to rotate by the rotational force of the drive gear 232.

  The second slide gear 240 is engaged with the driven gear 233 and reciprocates the second movable accessory 130b as the driven gear 233 rotates. In FIG. 2A, a second sensor S <b> 2 is provided below the second slide gear 240. When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the second role effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the position shown in FIG. 2-1 where one end of the second slide gear 240 contacts the second sensor S2 (hereinafter, this position is referred to as the second movable accessory 130b. The second movable accessory 130b is retracted until it is referred to as “retracted position”. The retracted position can also be the origin position of the second movable accessory 130b. Here, an arbitrary position other than the retracted position of the second movable accessory 130b is referred to as an “advance position” of the second movable accessory 130b.

  In the above description, the second sensor S2 detects whether or not the second movable accessory 130b is in the retracted position due to the contact of the second slide gear 240. However, as with the first sensor S1, the second sensor S2 May employ a photo sensor or the like.

  A second decorative member 250 is fixed to the second slide gear 240. The second decorative member 250 is provided with a lamp 221 and the like, for example, is lit or blinked during the second role effect. The second decorative member 250 is provided with a roller 252, and the roller 252 can move along a guide rail 253 provided on a frame (not shown). In the illustrated example, the shape of the second decorative member 250 is circular. However, the shape is not limited to this, and the second decorative member 250 may have any shape.

(Movement of the moving object)
Next, the operation of the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b will be described with reference to FIG. 2-1, which will be described later, and FIGS. 2-2 and 2-3 described later. FIG. 2-2 is a front view (No. 2) of the movable accessory of the first embodiment. FIG. 2-3 is a front view (part 3) of the movable accessory of the first embodiment.

  As described above, when the first movable accessory 130a is in the retracted position, it is stored in the storage space provided above the image display unit 104 and detected by the first sensor S1. When the first combination effect is performed, the first movable combination 130a slides downward in FIG. The first movable accessory 130a is located at a position where the lowermost portion of the first movable accessory 130a is on the dotted line A in FIG. 2-2 (hereinafter, this position is referred to as an “effect position” of the first movable accessory 130a). Move up. In the first role effect, as shown in FIG. 2-2, the first movable role 130a advances to the effect position that is the front surface of the image display unit 104 and effects the game. The first movable combination 130a slides upward in FIG. 2-2 when the first combination effect ends, and moves to the retreat position shown in FIG.

  Further, as described above, when the second movable accessory 130b is in the retracted position, it is stored in a storage space provided below the image display unit 104 and detected by the second sensor S2. When the second accessory effect is performed, the second movable accessory 130b slides upward in FIG. Then, the second movable accessory 130b is located at a position where the uppermost portion of the second movable accessory 130b is on the dotted line B in FIG. 2-3 (hereinafter, this position is referred to as an “effect position” of the second movable accessory 130b). Move up. In the second combination effect, as shown in FIG. 2-3, the second movable combination 130b advances to an effect position that is the front surface of the image display unit 104, and produces a game. The second movable accessory 130b slides downward in FIG. 2-3 when the second accessory effect ends, and moves to the retracted position shown in FIG. 2-1.

  Incidentally, since the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b are increased in size so as to enhance the production effect, the dotted line B is above the dotted line A in FIG. . For this reason, when both the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b move to the effect position, the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b physically interfere with each other. This physical interference may lead to mechanical damage between the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the drive of the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b is controlled so as to avoid this physical interference.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 301 that controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100 and an effect control unit that controls the contents of the production performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. 302 and a prize ball control unit 303 that controls the payout of prize balls performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 313, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 311 executes various programs relating to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as main control processing (see FIG. 5). The ROM 312 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 311 to execute the above processing, various tables used when executing the programs, and the like. The RAM 313 functions as a work area for the CPU 311. The data set in the RAM 313 by the CPU 311 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 301 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 301 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 312 while the CPU 311 uses the RAM 313 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 301 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 301 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a prize winning port 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, The second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW321 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW322 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 323 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 324 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 325 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 301.

  Detection results by the respective SWs (321 to 325) are input to the main control unit 301. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW325 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 331 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 332 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 301. The main control unit 301 controls driving of the solenoids (331, 332). For example, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 331 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 332 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 301 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 301 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first big hit lottery is performed. Then, after the predetermined period, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first big hit lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 301 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second jackpot lottery is performed, and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Let

  Further, the main control unit 301 is also connected to the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 301 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 301 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 302. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped display), the current gaming state, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variable time”). ")" Is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 301 detects a game ball won in each winning opening (starting ports 105 and 106, large winning port 109, and normal winning port 110), it transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 303. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / audio control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c, and has a function of controlling production contents of production performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 302a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 302 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 301. The image / sound control unit 302b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 302a. The lamp control unit 302c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 302a will be described. The production control unit 302a includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 344, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 341 executes various programs for controlling the entire effect control unit 302, such as effect control processing (see FIG. 7). The ROM 342 stores a program necessary for the CPU 341 to execute the above processing. The RAM 343 functions as a work area for the CPU 341. The data set in the RAM 343 when the CPU 341 executes the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 302b and the lamp controller 302c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 302a functions to control the entire effect control unit 302 by executing a program stored in the ROM 342 while the CPU 341 uses the RAM 343 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 302a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 302.

  The RTC 344 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 344 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 344 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 344 is arranged in the production control unit 302 such as the production control unit 302a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 301. Further, the RTC 344 may be arranged alone and clock and output real time to the effect control unit 302 and the main control unit 301.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 302a. For example, when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, a corresponding input signal is input to the effect control unit 302a. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 3, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control part 302a. The cross key 120 inputs an input signal corresponding to the key selected by the player to the effect control unit 302a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 302b will be described. The image / audio control unit 302b includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 351 executes a program for performing processing related to display control of the image display unit 104 and processing related to audio output from the speaker 354. The CPU 351 executes a program for setting a valid period. ROM 352 stores a program for performing the above-described processing, presentation data such as image data such as a background image, a design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “production design”), and a character image necessary for the processing. Yes. The RAM 353 functions as a work area of the CPU 351, and temporarily stores display data of an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data output from the speaker 354. For example, the RAM 353 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data representing an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 302b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 302a by executing the program stored in the ROM 352 while the CPU 351 uses the RAM 353 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 354.

  For example, the CPU 351 controls a display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 354 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 302a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 351 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 352 and writes them in the RAM 353.

  Image data such as background images and effect designs written in the RAM 353 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 302b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the effect design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. When the background image overlaps with the effect design at the same position, the effect design is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of the display data of each image by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. It is stored in the RAM 353.

  The audio data written in the RAM 353 is output to the speaker 354 connected to the image / audio control unit 302b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 354.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 302c will be described. The lamp control unit 302c includes a CPU 361, a ROM 362, a RAM 363, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 361 performs a movable accessory control process (see FIG. 8) for driving the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b, the effect light unit 116, the panel lamp 364, the first movable accessory 130a, and the second movable accessory. Processing (not shown) for turning on the lamp 221 provided on the accessory 130b is executed. The ROM 362 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data necessary for the processing (for example, drive control data for the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b, and lamp lighting. The lamp lighting control data to be used) is stored. The RAM 363 functions as a work area for the CPU 361.

  The lamp control unit 302c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, the first movable accessory 130a, and the second movable accessory 130b. Output data. Thereby, the lamp control unit 302c functions to control the driving of the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b, and to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like. To do.

  In the first embodiment, the production control unit 302 is configured such that the production control unit 302a, the image / sound control unit 302b, and the lamp control unit 302c are provided as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 303 will be described. The prize ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 381, a ROM 382, a RAM 383, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 381 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 382 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 383 functions as a work area for the CPU 381.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 391, a launch unit 392, a fixed position detection SW393, a payout ball detection SW394, a ball presence detection SW395, and a full tank detection SW396. .

  The winning ball control unit 303 controls the paying unit 391 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 391 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 303 applies the game balls won to the winning units 391 to the winning ports (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  Further, the prize ball control unit 303 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 392 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 392 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the award ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 392, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 393, a payout ball detection SW 394, a ball presence detection SW 395, a full tank detection SW 396, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  The main control unit 301, the effect control unit 302, and the prize ball control unit 303 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 303 may be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 301.

  In addition, a panel external information terminal board 397 is connected to the main control unit 301, and various information executed by the main control unit 301 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 303 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 398, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 303 to the outside.

(Functional configuration of lamp control unit)
Next, a functional configuration of the lamp control unit 302c that performs drive control of the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the lamp control unit according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the lamp control unit 302 c includes a reception unit 401, a detection unit 402, a determination unit 403, and a drive control unit 404.

  For example, the functional units such as the receiving unit 401, the detecting unit 402, the determining unit 403, and the drive control unit 404 described below are executed by the CPU 361 of the lamp control unit 302c executing a program stored in the ROM 362. Realize its function.

  The receiving unit 401 has a function of receiving a drive instruction for a movable accessory (the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b in the first embodiment). For example, the receiving unit 401 receives a drive instruction command for instructing driving of the first movable combination 130a or the second movable combination 130b from the production control unit 302a. When receiving the drive instruction command, the reception unit 401 outputs information based on the drive instruction command to the determination unit 403.

  The detection unit 402 has a function of detecting the position of the movable combination (in the first embodiment, the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the detection unit 402 is connected to the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2. And the input of the detection signal from 1st sensor S1 and 2nd sensor S2 is received, and it is detected whether the 1st movable combination 130a and the 2nd movable combination 130b are a retracted position.

  Although not shown in the first embodiment, a sensor that detects whether or not each of the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b is the production position may be connected to the detection unit 402. Good. In this case, the detection unit 402 can detect whether or not each of the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b is an effect position.

  The detection unit 402 may be connected to the first drive unit 200 and the second drive unit 230 to detect the drive states of the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b. Specifically, the detection unit 402 detects the rotation of the drive motors 201 and 231 with a rotary encoder or the like. Accordingly, the detection unit 402 can detect whether the first driving unit 200 and the second driving unit 230 are driven, how much they are driven, and the like. When detecting the position and the driving state as described above, the detection unit 402 outputs the detection result to the determination unit 403.

  The determination unit 403 has a function of determining whether to drive the movable subject to be driven instructed by the drive instruction based on the detection result by the detection unit 402 when the drive instruction is given. For example, the determination unit 403 determines the driving target when another movable accessory different from the movable subject to be driven is not the effect position of the movable accessory (for example, the retracted position of the movable accessory). It is determined that the movable accessory is driven. Further, for example, the determination unit 403 may determine that the movable object to be driven is not driven when the other movable combination is the effect position of the movable combination.

  When the detection unit 402 detects the driving state of the movable combination, the determination unit 403 determines that the movable combination to be driven is driven when the other movable combination is not being driven. When the combination is being driven, it may be determined that the movable combination to be driven is not driven. When the determination unit 403 determines whether to drive the movable object to be driven as described above, the determination unit 403 outputs the determination result to the drive control unit 404.

  When the determination unit 403 determines to drive the movable object to be driven, the drive control unit 404 drives the movable object to be driven (the first driving unit 200 and the second driving unit 200 in the first embodiment). The drive unit 230) is controlled to drive the movable accessory. For example, if the movable combination to be driven is the first movable combination 130a, the drive control unit 404 controls the first drive unit 200 to drive the first movable combination 130a. If the movable object to be driven is the second movable object 130b, the drive control unit 404 controls the second drive part 230 to drive the second movable object 130b.

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the lamp control unit 302 c may include a setting unit 405 that sets a priority order for driving each movable accessory. For example, the setting unit 405 sets priorities set in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the first movable combination 130a is set as the first priority (priority), and the second movable combination 130b is set as the second priority (non-priority).

  Moreover, the setting part 405 may set a priority for every production. For example, in this case, the setting unit 405 sets “first priority: first movable accessory 130a, second priority: second movable accessory 130b” in the first accessory effect, and the second accessory effect. Then, “first priority: second movable combination 130b, second priority: first movable combination 130a” is set. For example, the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 or the like determines in advance how to set the priority in each production. The setting unit 405 outputs the priority order of each movable accessory to the determination unit 403.

  In this case, when the determination unit 403 determines that the movable object to be driven is not driven, the determination unit 403 determines whether or not to move another movable object from the effect position based on the priority set by the setting unit 405. judge. For example, the determination unit 403 compares the priorities of the movable object to be driven with other movable objects at the production position. Then, if the priority order of the other movable combination is lower than the priority order of the movable combination to be driven, it is determined that the other movable combination is retracted from the effect position. On the other hand, if the priority order of the other movable combination is higher than the priority order of the movable combination to be driven, it is determined that the other movable combination is not retracted from the effect position.

  Then, when it is determined that the other movable accessory is retracted from the effect position, the drive control unit 404 controls the drive unit of the other movable accessory so as to retract the movable accessory from the effect position. Then, the movable subject to be driven is driven.

(Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 301 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process performed by the main control unit 301 described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 executes a program stored in the ROM 312.

(Main control processing)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the main control processing. For example, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 100, the main control unit 301 starts the main control process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the main control process, the main control unit 301 first performs a winning process (step S501). Although detailed description of the processing content is omitted because it is a known technique, in the winning process, the main control unit 301 uses the first start port SW321 and the second start port SW322 to perform the first start port 105 and the second start port. A game ball won in the mouth 106 is detected. Further, when a game ball won in the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is detected, the main control unit 301 acquires a random number (for example, a random number used for the big hit lottery) necessary for the progress of the game, and this random number. Is stored as a holding ball corresponding to the right to receive a jackpot lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 301 determines whether there is a holding ball (step S502). If there is no holding ball (step S502: No), the main control unit 301 returns to step S501. If there is a holding ball (step S502: Yes), a big hit lottery is performed, and a special symbol control process for indicating the lottery result is performed (step S503). The contents of the special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 301 determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed in the special symbol control process is a jackpot (step S504). If it is not a big hit (step S504: No), the process returns to step S501. If it is a big hit (step S504: Yes), a winning game control process for performing a predetermined action for the big hit is performed (step S505), and the process returns to step S501. Although detailed description of the processing contents is omitted because it is a well-known technique, in the winning game control process, the main control unit 301, for example, opens the big winning opening 109 according to the winning jackpot or ends the jackpot The gaming state at the time is set (for example, the probability changing gaming state is set at the end of the jackpot).

(Special symbol control processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol control process shown in step S503 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol control process. As shown in FIG. 6, in the special symbol control process, the main control unit 301 first performs a big hit lottery process (step S601). For example, in the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 301 uses the jackpot lottery table stored in the ROM 312 to store the jackpot lottery random numbers acquired at the time of winning the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 as “big hit”. It is determined whether or not it matches the predetermined value. Assume that if they match, you win the jackpot, and if they don't match, you win the jackpot.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 301 performs a variation pattern determination for determining a period during which the special symbol is variably displayed (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) (step S602). For example, in the variation pattern determination, the main control unit 301 uses the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 312 to store the variation pattern determination random numbers acquired when winning the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. It is determined which variation pattern matches the predetermined value. Here, the variation pattern defines a variation time. A variation pattern having a predetermined value that matches the variation pattern determination random number is determined as the variation time of the special symbol of this time.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 301 starts a variation display of the special symbol (step S603), and transmits a variation start command to the effect control unit 302 (step S604). Here, the change start command may be a command including information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in step S601, the change pattern determined in step S602, and the like.

  The main control unit 301 continues to display the special symbol variation until the variation time defined by the variation pattern selected in step S602 has elapsed (step S605: No loop), and when the variation time has elapsed (step S605: No loop). In step S605: Yes), the special symbol is stopped and displayed (step S606). In step S606, the main control unit 301 stops and displays the special symbol so that the symbol corresponds to the lottery result of the big hit lottery in step S601.

(Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, a process performed by the production control unit 302a of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The processing performed by the production control unit 302a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 341 of the production control unit 302a executes a program stored in the ROM 342.

(Production control processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect control process. As shown in FIG. 7, in the production control process, the production supervision unit 302a first waits until a change start command is received from the main control unit 301 (step S701: No loop). If the variation start command is received (step S701: Yes), the received variation start command is analyzed (step S702), and information indicating the lottery result or variation pattern of the big hit lottery included in the variation start command is acquired. .

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 302a performs production pattern determination for determining the production content of the production to be performed (step S703). For example, in the production pattern determination, the production supervision unit 302a determines which production pattern is specified by the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the variation pattern in the production pattern determination table stored in the ROM 342. Here, the production pattern defines production contents of the production to be performed. The effect pattern designated by the lottery result of lottery lottery and the variation pattern is determined as the effect content of the effect to be performed this time.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 302a transmits an effect start command to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c (step S704), and determines whether it is an effect effect (step S705). If it is a combination effect (step S705: Yes), a drive instruction command for driving the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b is transmitted to the lamp control unit 302c (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S701. Return. If it is not an effect effect (step S705: No), it will return to step S701 as it is.

(Processing performed by the lamp control unit of the first embodiment)
Next, processing performed by the lamp control unit 302c according to the first embodiment will be described. The processing performed by the lamp control unit 302c described below is performed by the CPU 361 of the lamp control unit 302c executing a program stored in the ROM 362.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the movable accessory control process. As shown in FIG. 8, in the movable accessory control process, the lamp controller 302c first waits until a drive instruction command is received (step S801: No loop). When the drive instruction command is received (step S801: Yes), the received drive instruction command is analyzed (step S802), and various information included in the drive instruction command is acquired. Thereby, the lamp control unit 302c indicates information indicating whether the effect is the first accessory effect or the second accessory effect (whether the first movable accessory 130a is driven or the second movable accessory 130b is driven). Can be obtained.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 302c determines whether or not the movable accessory to be driven in the present accessory effect is a movable accessory with a high priority (here, the first movable accessory 130a) ( Step S803). If the movable combination has a high priority (Step S803: Yes), the lamp controller 302c causes the movable combination (in this case, the second movable combination 130b) with a low priority to be in the retracted position. It is determined whether or not there is (step S804). If the movable accessory whose priority is set low is in the retracted position (step S804: Yes), the process proceeds to step S806.

  If the movable combination with a low priority is not in the retracted position (step S804: No), the lamp control unit 302c returns the movable combination with the low priority to the retracted position (step S805). ), The movable accessory having a high priority is driven (step S806), and the process returns to step S801.

  On the other hand, in step S803, if the driving target is not a movable accessory having a high priority (step S803: No), the lamp control unit 302c determines that the driving target has a low priority. And it is determined whether or not the movable accessory having a high priority is in the retreat position (step S807). If the movable accessory with a high priority is not in the retracted position, it waits for the predetermined driving to be completed and the movable accessory with a high priority returned to the retracted position (step S807: When the movable accessory having a higher priority is returned to the retracted position (step S807: Yes), the movable accessory having the lower priority is driven (step S808), and the process returns to step S801. To do. For example, in step S808, the second movable combination 130b is driven after the first movable combination 130a returns to the retracted position due to the end of the first combination effect. In this case, it is the timing for ending the second accessory effect before ending the first accessory effect, and when the second accessory effect is ended, the lamp control unit 302c moves the second movable accessory 130b. The second accessory effect may be terminated as it is without being driven.

  In the first embodiment described above, the example using the two movable combinations of the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are three or more movable combinations. May be provided. Even in such a case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 preferentially drives a movable accessory having a high priority. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is driving a movable accessory having a lower priority than the movable accessory when it is time to drive a movable accessory having a higher priority. If there is, the movable accessory is retracted, and the movable accessory having a high priority is driven. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a state where a movable combination with a higher priority than the movable combination is being driven when the movable combination with a lower priority is driven. Then, the driving of the movable accessory having a low priority is made to wait.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment, when driving the first movable accessory 130a or the second movable accessory 130b, remains as it is according to the state of the other movable accessory. Drive or wait for driving. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can drive the first movable combination 130a and the second movable combination 130b one by one, for example, and prevents a shortage of power supplied to drive them simultaneously. The operation of the movable accessory can be stabilized.

  In addition, when driving the first movable accessory 130a or the second movable accessory 130b, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is driven as it is or depending on the position of the other movable accessory. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not drive the other movable accessory when one movable accessory has advanced to the production position, and the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b are not driven. It is possible to prevent physical interference and prevent damage to the first movable accessory 130a and the second movable accessory 130b.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the following second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 9 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 900 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 9 includes a first movable accessory 910 and a second movable accessory 920. For example, it is assumed that the first movable accessory 910 and the second movable accessory 920 are in the positions shown in FIG. 9 when the pachinko gaming machine 900 is powered off.

  Here, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 900, the pachinko gaming machine 900 performs a predetermined initial operation. In this initial operation, the pachinko gaming machine 900 returns the first movable accessory 910 and the second movable accessory 920 to a predetermined retraction position (for example, each origin position). At this time, for example, in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 900 is driven in the direction indicated by the arrow A in order to return the first movable accessory 910 to the origin position. In this case, the first movable combination 910 interferes with the second movable combination 920 at the position indicated by the dotted line B.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 900, the priority order of the second movable combination 920 is set higher than that of the first movable combination 910. In the initial operation, first, the second movable combination 920 having a high priority is driven in the direction indicated by the arrow C, and the second movable combination 920 is retreated to the retreat position. Thereafter, the first movable combination 910 having a low priority is driven in the direction indicated by the arrow A, and the first movable combination 910 is retreated to the retreat position. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 900 can be prevented from interfering with the first movable accessory 910 and the second movable accessory 920, and can be smoothly retracted to the respective retracted positions.

(Configuration of movable accessory of embodiment 2)
Here, the structure of the movable accessory of Embodiment 2 is demonstrated. FIG. 10A is a front view (No. 1) of the movable accessory of the second embodiment. FIG. 10-2 is a front view (No. 2) of the movable accessory of the second embodiment. 10-1 and 10-2 show the first movable accessory 910 of the second embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2, the first movable accessory 910 includes a first drive unit 1010, a first guide plate 1020, a second guide plate 1030, and a first decorative member 1040. Prepare.

  The first drive unit 1010 includes a drive motor 1011 and a drive gear 1012. The drive motor 1011 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 1012.

  In the first guide plate 1020, a gear portion 1021 is provided on the surface facing the drive motor 1011, and the gear portion 1021 is meshed with the drive gear 1012. In the first guide plate 1020, a slider 1022 is erected on the surface facing the second guide plate 1030, and the slider 1022 is fitted into the second guide hole 1031 of the second guide plate 1030. The first guide plate 1020 is formed with a first guide hole 1023 into which the slider 1041 provided on the first decorative member 1040 is fitted.

  The second guide plate 1030 is fixed to the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 900 by a fixing portion (not shown). The second guide plate 1030 is formed with the above-described second guide hole 1031 so as to extend in the longitudinal direction of the second guide plate 1030. As the slider 1022 slides along the second guide hole 1031, the first guide plate 1020 reciprocates in the left-right direction in FIG. 10-1 (the longitudinal direction of the second guide plate 1030) with respect to the second guide plate 1030. Operation is possible.

  Further, a third guide hole 1032 is formed in the second guide plate 1030, and a slider 1041 provided in the first decorative member 1040 is fitted in the third guide hole 1032. Further, the second guide plate 1030 is provided with a bearing portion 1033, and the bearing portion 1033 supports the shaft portion J1 provided on the first decorative member 1040.

  In the first decorative member 1040, the shaft portion J1 and the slider 1041 described above are erected on the surface facing the second guide plate 1030. The shaft portion J1 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 1033, and the first decorative member 1040 is rotatable with respect to the second guide plate 1030 with the shaft portion J1 as an axis. The slider 1041 is fitted into the first guide hole 1023 through the third guide hole 1032. That is, the operation of the slider 1041 is restricted by both the first guide hole 1023 and the third guide hole 1032.

  In FIG. 10A, when the drive motor 1011 rotates counterclockwise and the first guide plate 1020 moves to the right, the slider 1041 slides along the third guide hole 1032 and the first guide hole 1023. For this reason, the 1st decoration member 1040 rotates toward the position shown to FIGS. 10-2 centering on the axial part J1. In the second embodiment, the position shown in FIG. 10A is the retracted position of the first movable accessory 910. Although not shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2, a first sensor S1 is provided in the vicinity of the first movable accessory 910, and the first sensor S1 is in the retracted position. 910 can be detected.

  FIG. 11A is a rear view (part 1) of the movable accessory of the second embodiment. FIG. 11-2 is a rear view (part 2) of the movable accessory of the second embodiment. FIGS. 11A and 11B show the second movable accessory 920 of the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the second movable accessory 920 of the second embodiment includes a second driving unit 1110 and a second decorative member 1120.

  The second drive unit 1110 includes a drive motor 1111, a rotating plate 1112, a slide gear 1113, a drive gear 1115, and a drive gear 1116. The drive motor 1111 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and rotates the rotating plate 1112 by rotating the rotating shaft J2.

  A protrusion 1112 a is erected on the surface of the rotating plate 1112 facing the slide gear 1113. The protrusion 1112 a is fitted into an opening 1114 formed in the slide gear 1113. Accordingly, when the rotating plate 1112 rotates, the protrusion 1112 a transmits a driving force to the slide gear 1113 through the opening 1114 to drive the slide gear 1113.

  The drive gear 1115 includes a gear 1115a that meshes with the gear portion 1113a of the slide gear 1113, and a gear 1115b that meshes with the gear portion 1120a of the second decorative member 1120. The gear 1115a and the gear 1115b are integrally formed, and when one rotates, the other also rotates.

  The drive gear 1116 includes a gear 1116 a that meshes with the gear portion 1113 b of the slide gear 1113 and a gear 1116 b that meshes with the gear portion 1120 b of the second decorative member 1120. The gear 1116a and the gear 1116b are integrally formed, and when one rotates, the other also rotates.

  The second decorative member 1120 is provided with a gear portion 1120a and a gear portion 1120b along the driving direction of the second decorative member 1120 (vertical direction in FIG. 11-1). Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the lamp | ramp etc. are provided in the front surface (back surface of the surface shown in FIG. 11-1) of the 2nd decoration member 1120.

  In FIG. 11A, when the drive motor 1111 rotates counterclockwise or clockwise, and the rotating plate 1112 also rotates in accordance with this rotation, the slide gear 1113 moves downward in FIG. When the slide gear 1113 moves downward, the drive gear 1115 rotates clockwise and the drive gear 1116 rotates counterclockwise. Thereby, the 2nd movable accessory 920 moves toward the position shown in Drawing 11-2. In the second embodiment, the position shown in FIG. 11A is the retracted position of the second movable accessory 920. Although illustration is omitted in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a second sensor S <b> 2 is provided in the vicinity of the second movable accessory 920, and the second sensor S <b> 2 is in the retracted position. 920 can be detected.

(Processing performed by the lamp control unit 302c of the second embodiment)
Next, processing performed by the lamp control unit 302c according to the second embodiment will be described. The processing performed by the lamp control unit 302c described below is performed by the CPU 361 of the lamp control unit 302c executing a program stored in the ROM 362.

(Ramp main processing)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the lamp main processing. When power is supplied to the lamp control unit 302c (to the pachinko gaming machine 900), the lamp control unit 302c starts the lamp main process shown in FIG. 12, and continuously performs this lamp main process while the power is being supplied. Do it.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the lamp main process, the lamp controller 302c first performs a movable accessory initial operation process (step S1201), and thereafter repeats the movable accessory control process of FIG. 8 (step S1202). ).

(Movable accessory initial motion processing)
Next, the processing content of the movable accessory initial operation processing shown in step S1201 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the movable accessory initial operation process. As shown in FIG. 13, in the movable accessory initial operation process, the lamp control unit 302c first waits until an initial setting command is received (step S1301: No loop). When the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 900, the initial setting command is transmitted from the main control unit 301 to the production control unit 302a and the like. When receiving the initial setting command, the production control unit 302a transmits the initial setting command to the lamp control unit 302c.

  When the lamp control unit 302c receives the initial setting command (step S1301: Yes), the lamp control unit 302c refers to the priority order of the movable accessory (step S1302). For example, the ROM 362 of the lamp control unit 302c stores in advance a priority order table that determines the priority order of each movable accessory. In step S1302, the lamp control unit 302c refers to the priority order table.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 302c determines whether the movable object having a high priority, that is, the second movable object 920 in the second embodiment is the origin position (for example, the retracted position of the second movable object 920). Is determined (step S1303). If the second movable accessory 920 is the origin position (step S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1305. If the second movable combination 920 is not the origin position (step S1303: No), the second movable combination 920 is returned to the origin position (step S1304), and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  If the movable combination with a high priority is the origin position, the lamp control unit 302c then determines that the movable combination with a low priority, that is, the first movable combination 910 in the second embodiment. It is determined whether it is the origin position (for example, the retracted position of the first movable accessory 910) (step S1305). If the first movable accessory 910 is the origin position (step S1305: Yes), the movable accessory initial operation process is terminated. If the first movable combination 910 is not the origin position (step S1305: No), the first movable combination 910 is returned to the origin position (step S1306), and the movable combination initial operation process is terminated.

  Here, an example has been described in which the pachinko gaming machine 900 includes the two movable combinations of the first movable combination 910 and the second movable combination 920, but is not limited thereto. The pachinko gaming machine 900 may include three or more movable accessories. In this case, each movable accessory is returned to the origin position (for example, the retracted position of each movable accessory) in descending order of priority. To go.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 900 is set with a high priority when the first movable accessory 910 or the second movable accessory 920 is returned to the origin (retracted to the retracted position) during the initial operation. By retreating in order from the movable combination, the first movable combination 910 and the second movable combination 920 can be smoothly retreated while preventing interference.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the driving control of the movable accessory is performed using the priority order. However, the control may be further performed by adding a control condition. Specifically, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 (900) performs drive control of each movable accessory based on the priority order when advancing, and a plurality of movable actors all at once without referring to the priority order when retracting. May be evacuated.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to ensure an appropriate operation of the movable accessory.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 101 Game board 301 Main control part 302 Effect control part 302a Effect control part 302b Image | voice sound control part 302c Lamp control part

Claims (3)

A plurality of movable objects arranged on the game board, each having a driving unit and driven by the driving unit;
Detecting means for detecting that the plurality of movable accessories are located at respective retracted positions;
Setting means for setting a priority order for driving the plurality of movable accessories;
When there is an instruction to drive any one of the plurality of movable accessories, the plurality of movable combinations is based on the detection result by the detection unit and the priority set by the setting unit. Drive control means for controlling the drive of the plurality of movable accessories,
With
The drive control means includes
In the case where a movable accessory having a higher priority than the movable accessory to be driven instructed by the drive instruction has advanced from the retracted position of the movable accessory, the priority order that has been given before the drive instruction is given. while high to maintain the driving of the movable role product with, it does not initiate the driving of the movable role of the driven object at least until the drive is completed,
In the case where a movable accessory having a lower priority than the movable subject to be driven instructed by the drive instruction has advanced from the retracted position of the movable accessory, the priority order that has been given before the drive instruction is given. interrupt the drive of the lower movable won game of the lower movable combination product with those the priority order after backing to the retracted position of the movable won game, characterized Rukoto to start the driving of the movable role of the driven A pachinko game machine. The drive control means includes
In accordance with the production, perform the production drive to return to the retracted position after moving any of the movable actors from the retracted position of the movable actor to the production position,
If there is the drive instruction during the effect driving of any movable accessory, if it is during the effect driving of the movable accessory having a higher priority than the movable object to be driven instructed by the drive instruction, while maintained the effect driving, does not initiate the driving of the movable role of the driven until at least the effect driving is completed,
If than the movable role of driven instructed by the drive instruction is being effect driving of lower movable won game priority, the lower priority mobile won game the movable combination thereof to interrupt the effect driving after retracted to the retracted position, pachinko machine according to claim 1, characterized in Rukoto to initiate the effect driving of the movable role of the driven object. The plurality of movable accessories are driven from their current positions to the retracted positions when power is supplied,
3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the drive control means retracts the plurality of movable accessories to respective retracted positions in an order in which the priority order is set high.

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