JP6089673B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a picture display device that displays a variation of the picture triggered by entering a pitching section provided in the gaming area is provided, and various effects are displayed on the display screen of the picture display device. In some cases, the attention degree to the game is improved.

  In addition, for example, by providing an effect means composed of a light emitting part, a movable body, etc. around the display screen, and by giving a predetermined correspondence between the effect by the display of the variation of the pattern and the effect by the effect means, An improved gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-78904 A

  Here, with respect to what produces an effect using the movable effect means, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the effect by diversifying (complicating) the movement. However, in a configuration in which the production involves complicated movements, an effect of improving the degree of attention can be expected, but the risk of malfunction due to factors such as a failure also increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and in a gaming machine having movable presentation means, it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game, and to cause the occurrence of malfunction etc. due to it. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be suppressed.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
Providing an effect mechanism having an effect mechanism and a control device that executes a predetermined effect by driving and controlling the effect mechanism;
The production mechanism is
A rotating body that is displaceably provided at the first position and the second position, is visible from the front of the gaming machine in a state of being arranged at the second position, and performs the effect by rotating in the same state;
First driving means for displacing the rotating body from the first position to the second position by being driven and controlled by the control device;
By being controlled by the control device, the second driving unit that generates a driving force for rotating the rotating body, and the driving force from the driving unit by rotating based on the operation of the second driving unit. Second driving means having a plurality of transmission gears for transmitting to the rotating body;
The control device is configured to perform drive control of each driving unit so that the rotating body rotates in a predetermined direction in a state where the rotating body is arranged at the second position when the predetermined effect is executed. And
Each of the transmission gears has a plurality of teeth protruding along the outer periphery of each of the transmission gears, and is configured to function as a means for transmitting a driving force when adjacent transmission gears mesh with each other. And
Each transmission gear is configured such that a predetermined gap is formed in the rotation direction of each transmission gear between the tooth portions meshing with each other in adjacent transmission gears,
A first gear member and a second gear member as the plurality of transmission gears;
The first gear member is disposed so that its position does not change regardless of the displacement of the rotating body from the first position to the second position;
The positional relationship between the second gear member and the first gear member changes while maintaining the meshing with the first gear member as the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position. It is arranged at the position to
In the effect mechanism, when the rotating body is rotated in the predetermined direction in the predetermined gap, the ratio of the gap on the side where the tooth portions contact each other is from the first position to the second position of the rotating body. The second gear member is configured to decrease as the second gear member is displaced along the outer periphery of the first gear member in accordance with the displacement of the first gear member .

  In a gaming machine having movable presentation means, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game and to suppress the occurrence of malfunctions and the like due to it.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a back pack unit. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front view of a back block. (A) Front perspective view showing a third movable effect device, (b) Rear perspective view showing a third movable effect device. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable production device from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable production device from back. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing which shows the raising / lowering motion of a 3rd movable production | presentation apparatus. (A) Front view of central decorative body, (b) Rear view of central decorative body. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the central decoration body from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the central decoration body from back. It is the schematic which shows the flow of the production | presentation by a 3rd movable production | presentation apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the flow of the production | presentation by a 3rd movable production | presentation apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the principle of operation of the movable piece in a center decoration body. It is the schematic which shows the mode of a form change of a center decoration body. It is the schematic which shows the load added to the motion of each gear member, and the drive motor for rotation. It is the schematic which shows the change of the positional relationship of the gear at the time of the raising / lowering motion of a 3rd movable production | presentation apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the operation | movement principle of gap adjustment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area in the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame shape as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in an island facility or the like of the game hall.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 is disposed at the inner frame 13 as a base body, the front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and the rear of the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is provided. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine. Yes.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, in view of safety and security improvement, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp portion 27 is provided at the center of the annular illumination portion 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10 to light up when a failure such as an error occurs. A prize ball lamp unit 28 that is lit is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 to output sound effects, BGM, and the like according to the gaming state (see FIG. 3).

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper tray 33 and games that have not reached the game area PE (see FIG. 3) among the game balls launched by the game ball launching mechanism. When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a tray for storing the discharged game ball.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later. The game ball firing speed increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball launch handle 41 increases, and the game ball is played when the operation amount is adjusted to a predetermined amount by the player. The region PE is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a front door side upper tray passage that leads to the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage that leads to the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45, and the entrance portion of the front door side upper plate passage is formed by dividing the receiving port portion into left and right by a partition wall. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The upstream side of the front door side upper dish path and the front door side lower dish path are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish path are guided to the upper plate 33 and are moved to the lower side of the front door. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In FIG. 5, as in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be listed. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference.

  Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although illustration is omitted, the support fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and a bearing portion provided on the front door frame 14 is inserted into these shaft portions, so that the front door frame with respect to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the rotating front end side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end portion (vertical frame member to be described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door collar member 76 is disposed in a scattered manner in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, a slit for projecting to the front side of the inner frame 13 corresponding to each of the front door flange members 76 corresponds to the flange receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14. It is formed in this way. By engaging the front door eaves member 76 protruding through the slits with the front door eaves member 76 provided on the front door frame 14 in a one-to-one correspondence with each front door eaves member 76, The front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened. The locking device 75 has an inner frame collar member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  The inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75) is provided with a cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75. The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking units (each of the hook members 76 and 77, the interlocking hooks and the like) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is disposed adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the lock of the front door frame 14 on the inner frame 13 is released, and the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). The inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A housing recess 51 for housing the game board unit 80 is formed in the central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The housing recess is recessed to the rear of the gaming machine according to the outer shape of the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 is fixed to the housing recess 51 by a manual lock mechanism in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine. A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the housing recess 51, and the rear configuration of the game board unit 80 (a rear block 80 b described later) protrudes behind the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . The window hole 52 is almost entirely covered from the front of the gaming machine by the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
The game board unit 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 80a mainly composed of a plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and various game parts (variable display device, control device, movable type) described later. And a rear block 80b in which a decorative member capable of emitting light and the like is mounted on the base body 251, and the front portion of the rear block 80b is visible through the game board 80a.

  On the front surface of the game board 80a, the above-described game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed. As already described, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are the same in the game area PE. It is arranged so that it is not lined up back and forth at a point. Thereby, the ball blockage in the game area PE is suppressed. Note that the game board 80a (specifically, a plate) is not limited to being made of synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

  Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the game board unit 80, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 viewed from the front, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 viewed from the rear. In FIG. 7, the configuration that can be visually recognized through the game board 80 a is also displayed by a two-dotted line, and is in a state close to an overview when the game board unit 80 is actually viewed.

  The game board 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). As shown in FIG. 6, a general winning port 81, a variable winning device 82, operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are disposed in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ports 83a and 83b, the game balls are detected by detection sensors (not shown) provided corresponding to the respective winning portions, and the detection results thereof. Based on the above, a predetermined number of award balls (payout of game balls) and the like are given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 80a, and game balls that have not entered various ball entering parts and the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 89, the game ball entering the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operation ports 83a and 83b is also referred to as "winning". Express.

  In addition, in the game board 80a, a number of nails are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are arranged. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations such as nails and windmills, and is adjusted so that the winning to the above-described general winning opening 81 and the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  A central opening 85 is formed at the center of the game board 80a, and a transparent opening cover 86 is attached so as to cover the center opening 85 from the back side of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back block 80b is located behind the central opening 85, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be visually recognized through the central opening 85 (opening cover 86) from the front of the gaming machine. Yes. In FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the opening cover 86 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the variable display unit 252 is visible.

  Operating ports 83a and 83b, a through gate 84, and the like are disposed around the central opening 85. The operation ports 83a and 83b are configured by an upper operation port 83a disposed below the variable display unit 252, and a lower operation port 83b disposed directly below the upper operation port 83a. The (lottery opportunity entrance ball portion) 83b is provided with an electric accessory 91 as an open / close type entrance assist device (entrance assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 91 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces and a solenoid-type drive unit that drives the movable pieces, and an open state (auxiliary state) in which a ball can be easily or easily entered into the lower working port 83b. Then, it is possible to switch to a closed state (non-auxiliary state) in which the same ball cannot be or is difficult.

  The through gate 84 is disposed on the upstream side of the lower operating port 83b (specifically, on the side of the variable display unit 252), and winning is determined by a lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 84. In this case, the electric accessory 91 is switched from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  When a ball enters the upper operation port 83a, three game balls are paid out. When a ball enters the lower operation port 83b, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 83b with respect to the upper working port 83a, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower working port 83b larger than the number of payouts related to the upper working port 83a.

  The variable winning device (special winning device or special winning means) 82 is formed with a large winning opening leading to the back side of the game board 80a and an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the large winning opening. An open / close door is provided. The open / close door can be switched between an open state (assist state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state) in which the enter ball is impossible or difficult. The open / close door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80a. The open / close door is normally kept closed and is opened / closed in an internal lottery. When winning the transition to the execution mode (opening and closing execution state) (big win: when winning the transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state) will be switched to the open state Yes.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) is set as an upper limit. It is set so that the opening and closing of the door is repeated.

  Here, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 has a symbol display device 253 that variably displays symbols (variable display) using a winning at the operation ports 83a and 83b as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a big win is won, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (special game state or big win). Note that the symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or 7-segment display device.

  A center frame 95 is provided on the game board 80 a so as to surround the central opening 85. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) from the front side thereof, and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 is erected from the front surface of the game board 80a. The clearance dimension between 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball. This prevents the game ball flowing down the game area PE from colliding with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE moves the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95) to the right. The route is divided roughly into the route that detours from and the route that detours from the left side.

  On the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95, a stage portion is formed on which the game ball can roll left and right. The game balls that have flowed in from the inflow ports formed in the left and right frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage portion through a warp passage formed in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured so that the game ball that has reached the stage portion is relatively easy to flow into the upper operation port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage portion is improved. Contributing to

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the central opening 85 is covered by the transparent opening cover 86, so that the game ball reaching the stage portion does not move to the back block 80b (variable display unit 252) side. Is regulated.

  Further, a first reserved lamp portion 98a and a second reserved lamp portion 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first hold lamp portion 98a on the left side corresponds to the upper operation port 83a, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the upper operation port 83a is held up to a maximum of four times. It is displayed. The second holding lamp portion 98b on the right side corresponds to the lower operating port 83b, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the lower operating port 83b is held up to four times. Is displayed.

  The operation ports 83a and 83b are arranged at positions close to the central opening 85 (variable display unit 252). Since it is possible to shift to the special game state by using a winning at the operation ports 83a and 83b as a trigger, the player pays attention to whether or not the operation ports 83a and 83b are won, and grasps whether or not to shift to the special game state. Therefore, it is considered that the symbol display device 253 is noticed. Providing the operation ports 83a and 83b closer to the variable display unit 252 is a device for concentrating a portion that the player wants to focus on around the variable display unit 252.

  A game area partition member 99 that partitions the game area PE together with the guide rail 100 described later is disposed at the right end of the game board 80a (the rotation tip of the game board unit 80 described later). The game area partition member 99 is provided with a stopper member with which a game ball flying along the main display unit 87 and the guide rail 100 collides. The stopper member is a buffer member arranged near the tip of the guide rail 100, and the game ball that collides with the stopper member flows down the game area PE after the momentum is weakened. That is, the stopper member is provided with a depressing function that weakens the momentum of the game ball that has collided.

  Here, the main display unit 87 will be described supplementarily. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and a part of the main display unit 87 is arranged to face the glass unit 22. A main display portion on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main controller described later, and the display content of the main display unit is controlled by the main controller.

  The main display unit displays a lottery result based on a winning to the upper working port 83a, and a right working port displays a lottery result based on a winning to the lower working port 83b. And a display unit. In the lower working port display section, the display of the variation of the pattern is performed with the winning of the upper working port 83a as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working port 83a is performed. The result is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 83a is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the lower working port display section, and the stop result is predetermined. After the pattern is displayed, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the lower working port display unit, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower working port 83b as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working port 83b is performed. The result is specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower working port 83b is a winning result corresponding to the jackpot, the change display is stopped on the display unit for the right working port, and a predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result. After that, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode according to the result.

  Here, on the basis of winning in any one of the operation ports 83a and 83b, the display of variation is started at the corresponding operation port display unit, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the variation display is stopped. It corresponds to one time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning to any of the operation ports 83a and 83b occurs, the single game area In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped once in a state where a predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible.

  In addition to the two display units, the main display unit 87 has a through gate display unit for displaying a lottery result based on a winning to the through gate 84. In the through gate display unit, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 84 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 84 is clearly shown as the result of stopping the variation display. Is done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 84 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit, and the change display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 91 provided in the lower operation port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 84 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, but the reserved number is displayed on the main display unit of the main display unit 87. A holding number display section is provided.

  About the main display part explained in full detail above, while being visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, it is avoided that the game ball moves in front of these various display parts. Therefore, the visibility is ensured.

  Referring to FIG. 5 again, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. Below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50, a game ball is launched into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game Ball Launching Mechanism 110)
The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the inner frame base body 50, thereby The inner frame base body 50 is integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80a. The firing rail 112 is formed with a groove portion having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove portion.

  A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is on the game board 80a side, more specifically, the game. It is driven toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80a.

  The guide rail 100 partitions the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 that are arranged so as to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is formed by both the rails 101 and 102. Has been. The guide passage 103 includes an inlet portion 104 that is opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion 105 that is located above the gaming area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the guide rail 100 (the entrance portion 104 → the exit portion 105). In the game board 80a, on the front side of the exit portion 105, specifically, in the vicinity of the front end of the inner rail 101, a reversal prevention member 106 for preventing the reversal of the game ball reaching the game area PE into the guide passage 103 is attached. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered at a substantially central portion of the game area PE. For this reason, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102 due to the centrifugal force generated by itself. That is, when a game ball is launched so as to be delivered to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide passage 103 substantially constitutes a pass area (passage path) through which the game ball passes. However, the area along the inner rail 101 is an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 80a. Has been. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 80a. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 80a.

  A foul ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball path is formed integrally with the path forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball path leads to the front door side lower dish path, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball path are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled as a single unit during manufacturing or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors or the like.

  A through-hole penetrating the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14). A passage forming member 121 is disposed on the side. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50 and has a main body side upper dish path 122 and a main body side lower dish path 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123 communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, a receiving portion of a passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage 122, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage 123.

  An opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper dish path 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50. The opening / closing member 124 is urged to a front position that closes the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123. When the front door frame 14 is opened, each opening / closing member 124 is urged by this urging force. By being in the closed state, falling off of the game balls from the passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path 122 and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path 123 and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (the right side in FIG. 9) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing bracket 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 133. A plurality of fixing levers 134 are provided on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state.

  As already described, the bottom portion of the housing recess (game board housing portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various components such as a control device are mounted on the back of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80 b), and these various components are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 52. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board unit 80 will be described.

  As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back of the game board 80a. The back block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 opened to the game board 80a side, and the base board 251 is fixed to the back of the game board 80a, so that the game board 80a and the back block 80b are fixed. And are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area for a movable production mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling these various components and the variable display unit 252 (design display device). 253).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes toward the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 6) described above with respect to the protruding portion, and the symbol display device. A display control device for driving 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50). Furthermore, a notification / production control device 140 is mounted on the back surface of the base body 251 so as to be positioned behind the display control device.

  The notification / production control device 140 includes a notification / production control board that controls sound output, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with instructions from the main control device described later. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

  A main controller unit 160 is provided below the notification / production control device 140 so as to cover the base body 96 from behind. The main controller unit 160 includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the back block 80b), and a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. Yes. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a box sealing portion 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. However, by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole that forms the box sealing portion 164, the box sealing portion 164 can be applied. The base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, the sealing process can be performed again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking pin into at least one locking hole portion among the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, a connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the substrate box 163 main body. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, a locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected by a base seal part 165 so that they cannot be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin similarly to the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion so that the board box 163 and The mounting base 161 is coupled so as not to be separable. This makes it easier to grasp the fact that the substrate box 163 has been illegally removed.

  A portion of the front surface of the base body 251 facing the lower back of the game board 80a corresponds to the game board openings of the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b and on the downstream side. A collection passage (not shown) that collects in one place is formed. Thereby, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 81 etc. are gathered below the game board unit 80 through the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls won in various winning ports.

  A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 by the collection passage are led out into the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 89 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any winning port is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back block 80b includes a general winning opening detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning opening 81 as a detection sensor for each of the above-described winning portions, and a variable winning device. A variable winning device detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in 82 and an operation port detection sensor for detecting a game ball in the operation ports 83a and 83b are mounted, and a winning detection mechanism is provided by these various detection sensors. Is configured. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller 162, and detection information (detection signals) is output from the respective detection sensors to the main controller 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 11 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 11, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. 212. The protective cover part 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 10).

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate (not shown). Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board, and various signals are output to the management control device (hall computer) on the game hall side through these output terminals. As shown in FIG. 11, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearings provided on the inner frame 13 are the bearings. The back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixing levers 134 provided on the inner frame 13 are inserted, and the base portion 211 is contacted from the rear in a state where the fixing levers 134 are inserted through the insertion portions. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by contact.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. It is formed so that it communicates with the upper plate 33 through the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening communicates with the lower plate 34 through the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been.

  At the lower end portion of the base portion 211, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front and rear direction. In the discharge passage board, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and a payout control device 242 and a power supply / launch control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power / fire control device 243 has a power / fire control board accommodated in a board box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power source / launch control board, and further, control of launching of the game ball accompanying the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launching mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  Further, the power source / launch control device 243 is provided with a power switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched to the on state (on state) or the shut off state (off state).

  Here, this pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It can be done. For example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure as in the case of a game hall being closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and held. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the back side of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, when the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, these various switches cannot be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. In other words, the various switches are difficult to operate when the gaming machine main part 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a person who does not own the key for the locking device 75 (for example, a fraudster). Making it difficult.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the back block 80b in which various movable effect devices (hereinafter referred to as movable effect devices) and decorative members that emit light are mounted behind the transparent game board 80a. The rendering device and the like can be viewed through the game board 80a.

  In particular, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 12 (front view of the game board unit 80), a part of the back block 80b is located behind the game area PE. Thereby, it is possible to utilize the back of the game area PE where the game balls flow down as an execution area for various game effects. According to such a configuration, it is possible to contribute to improving the appearance of the game board unit 80 and widening the production execution area as compared with a game machine equipped with a conventionally known wooden game board.

  Also, by providing the back block 80b behind the game board 80a, the space between the variable display unit 252 and the game board 80a can be used as the installation area of the movable effect device, and the above-described conventional well-known above-described method. Compared to the above configuration, it is easy to increase the size of the movable production device and diversify the operation. In this Embodiment, it has the characteristic structure regarding this movable production | presentation apparatus.

  Here, with reference to FIG.13 and FIG.14, the main structure of the game board unit 80 is supplementarily demonstrated, and the said characteristic structure is demonstrated in detail after that. FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board 80a, and FIG. 14 is a front view of the back block 80b. In consideration of the fact that the game board 80a is transparent, in FIG. 12, a part of the back block 80b that is actually visible through the game board 80a is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  The game board 80a is provided with a function of mainly forming an area (game area PE) where game balls flow down. Here, when it is going to balance improvement of various decoration functions and presentation functions concerning a game, and securing of game area PE, game area PE is inevitably compressed by giving priority to the former. In this regard, as shown in FIG. 13, the minimum necessary configuration for securing the flow path of the game ball and securing the inlet is arranged on the front surface of the game board 80a, and an additional configuration for production and decoration is provided. By moving to the back block 80b side, it is avoided that the game area PE is compressed. That is, it is possible to secure the game area PE as wide as possible within the limited range of the front surface of the game board 80a (specifically, the plate).

  Next, the previously described back block 80b will be described with reference to FIG. As already described, the back block 80b has the base body 251 as a base on which various effect devices such as the variable display unit 252 and various control devices such as the notification / effect control device 140 are mounted.

  The base body 251 is formed by integrally forming a flat facing portion 255 facing the back of the game board 80a and a bulging portion 256 that bulges backward from the facing portion 255 from a transparent synthetic resin material. The outer shape is configured to be approximately the same size as the game board 80a (specifically, the vertical width is slightly smaller).

  The bulging portion 256 has a box shape opened to the front (the game board 80a side), and the facing portion 255 is constituted by a mounting flange formed along the opening edge. The game board 80a and the back block 80b are unitized by being screwed to the game board 80a in a state where the facing portion 255 is in contact with the back of the game board 80a.

  An open portion is formed at the bottom of the bulging portion 256 so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction, that is, communicate with the central opening 85 (see FIG. 13) of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 is attached to the back surface of the bulging portion 256 so as to close the opening, and the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253 is exposed to the front side of the gaming machine through the opening. In addition, the notification / production control device 140 and the display control device are stacked on the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the symbol display device 253) so that the latter is the front side and the former is the rear side. In view of the fact that the main controller 162 is attached to the bulging portion 256, the back surface portion of the bulging portion functions as an attaching portion for attaching various electrical configurations that do not affect the appearance (FIG. (See 8).

  A movable effect device is installed in each of the left frame portion 261, the right frame portion 262, the upper frame portion 263, and the lower frame portion 264 of the base body 251, and the display screen 253a is surrounded by these movable effect devices. Each movable effect device is accommodated in a recess formed by the bulging portion 256, and even when the back block 80b is carried alone during manufacturing or the like, the movable effect device is not limited to a jig or the like. Interfering with the configuration of is suppressed.

  A series of decorative members 271 are arranged so as to straddle the left and right frame portions 261 and 262 and the lower frame portion 264. The decorative member 271 is made of a colored transparent resin material and has a built-in light emitter such as an LED. These light emitters are connected to the notification / production control device 140, and the light emission control is performed by the notification / production control device 140 according to the game situation, so that the light emission effect is executed behind the game area PE. It will be.

  The decorative member 271 is formed with a collection passage 272 for collecting game balls that have flowed into the ball-entry portions such as the general winning port 81 and the operation ports 83a and 83b formed in the game board 80a. Communicates with each of the winning teams. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the ball-entry portion of the game board 80a is guided to the collection passage 272 of the back block 80b, and then returned to the island facility of the game hall through the discharge passage of the back pack unit 15. .

  Here, a supplementary explanation of the movable effect device will be given. The lower frame portion 264 is provided with a first movable effect device 273 having a decorative body that can be moved up and down and slidable left and right. The decorative body of the first movable effect device 273 protrudes to a position overlapping the display screen 253a and can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. On the other hand, the drive mechanism for moving the decorative body is covered with the decorative member 271 from the front and is configured to be invisible. This is a device for ensuring the appearance of the first movable effect device 273.

  Next, a second movable effect device 274 having a horizontally long opening / closing door 281 having a pair of left and right door members and a driving unit 282 for driving the opening / closing door 281 is disposed in the upper frame portion 263. ing. The second movable effect device 274 is disposed at a position that can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine through the plate material of the gaming board 80a or the central opening 85. The drive unit 282 is electrically connected to the notification / production control device 140, and the door 281 can be switched between an open state and a closed state when a drive signal is input from the notification / production control device 140. It has become.

  The second movable effect device 274 (specifically, the opening / closing door 281) is maintained in the closed state under the situation where the effect on the second movable effect device 274 is not executed. A third movable effect device 275 is disposed behind the second movable effect device 274 so as to overlap the second movable effect device 274. In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the third movable effect device 275 is characteristic. Therefore, the third movable effect device 275 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 15A is a front perspective view showing the third movable effect device 275, and FIG. 15B is a rear perspective view showing the third movable effect device 275.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the third movable effect device 275 includes a right attachment holder 301 that constitutes an attachment portion for the left frame portion 261 of the base body 251 and a left portion that constitutes an attachment portion for the right frame portion 262 of the base body 251. The third movable effect device 275 and the base body 251 are integrated by fixing the mounting holders 301 and 302 to the base body 251.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the third movable effect device 275 has arm portions 303 and 304 extending from the respective attachment holders 301 and 302 to the other holder side, and both arm portions 303 are formed by these arm portions 303 and 304. , 304 is supported by a central decorative body (intermediate structure or movable decorative body) 305 disposed at the boundary portion (connecting portion 310).

  The central decorative body 305 is behind the open / close door 281 of the second movable effect device 274 by rotating both arm portions 303 and 304 in opposite directions with respect to the attachment portions with respect to the attachment holders 301 and 302. It is displaced to a stand-by position (initial position) hidden behind and an effect position (displacement position) that is below the stand-by position and overlaps the center of the display screen 253a from the front (see FIG. 14).

  When such a displacement of the central decorative body 305 is to be realized using the two rotary arm portions 303 and 304, the distance between the rotary tip portions of the arm portions 303 and 304 changes. Become. Therefore, the arm portions 303 and 304 shown in the present embodiment are connected in a state in which the rotation tip portions can be relatively displaced by a connecting portion 310 provided at the rotation tip portion of the arm portions 303 and 304. Yes. Specifically, the connecting portion 310 provided at the rotating tip portion of each arm portion 303, 304 is a right arm portion as a link structure that allows a change in the distance between the rotating tip portions of both arm portions 303, 304. A link groove 331 formed in 303 and an engagement pin 381 formed in the left arm portion 304 and engaged with the link groove 331 are employed (see FIG. 15B). The link groove 331 extends in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the right arm portion 303. When the arm portions 303 and 304 rotate, the engagement pin 381 moves in the link groove 331, so that both arm portions The postures of the arm portions 303 and 304 are changed while the connection state of the 303 and 304 is maintained.

  The connecting portion 310 is located behind the central decorative body 305 and is configured to be invisible from the front of the gaming machine. Thus, the appearance of the third movable effect device 275 is reduced.

  Here, with reference to FIG.16 and FIG.17, the structure (especially support structure of the center decoration body 305) of the 3rd movable production | presentation apparatus 275 is demonstrated in detail. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable effect device 275 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable effect device 275 as viewed from the rear.

  First, the mounting structure of the right arm portion 303 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the right side mounting holder 301 is formed by combining a rear case member 301 a and a front case member 301 b in the front and rear directions, and extends vertically along the right frame portion 262 (see FIG. 14) as a whole. It has a box shape. The right arm portion 303 is formed by integrating a long arm main body 306 formed by combining a pair of front and rear long plate-like members and a decorative cover member 308 that covers the arm main body 306 from the front of the gaming machine. The right end portion (that is, the end portion on the opposite side of the connecting portion 310) is accommodated in the right mounting holder 301 through a slit formed on the side surface of the right mounting holder 301 on the display screen 253a side.

  A shaft portion 332 that protrudes forward and backward from the arm body 306 is formed at the right end portion of the right arm portion 303, and a bearing portion 311 through which the shaft portion 332 is inserted is formed in each case member 301a and 301b. As a result, the right arm portion 303 is held in a state of being rotatable about the central axis of the shaft portion 332 (bearing portion 311). Hereinafter, the right end portion of the right arm portion 303 (arm main body 306) is referred to as a rotation base end portion, and the left end portion is referred to as a rotation tip end portion.

  The attachment structure of the left arm portion 304 is the same as the attachment structure of the right arm portion 303. The left mounting holder 302 is formed by combining a rear case member 302a and a front case member 302b in the front-rear direction, and has a vertically long box shape that extends along the left frame portion 261 (see FIG. 14) as a whole. The left arm portion 304 is formed by integrating a long arm body 307 formed by combining a pair of front and rear long plate members and a decorative cover member 309 that covers the arm body 307 from the front of the gaming machine. The left end portion (that is, the end portion on the side opposite to the connecting portion 310) is housed in the left mounting holder 302 through a slit formed on the side surface of the left mounting holder 302 on the display screen 253a side. A shaft portion 382 projecting forward and backward from the arm body 307 is formed at the left end portion of the left arm portion 304, and a bearing portion 361 through which the shaft portion 382 is inserted is formed in each case member 302a, 302b. As a result, the left arm portion 304 is held in a state of being rotatable about the central axis of the shaft portion 382 (bearing portion 361). Hereinafter, the left end portion of the left arm portion 304 (arm body 307) is referred to as a rotation base end portion, and the right end portion is referred to as a rotation tip end portion.

  Here, a drive mechanism that moves the central decorative body 305 up and down in the third movable effect device 275, that is, a drive mechanism that rotates the arm portions 303 and 304 will be described. The drive mechanism is concentrated in the right mounting holder 301.

  Specifically, an elevating drive motor 351 is attached to the lower part of the right attachment holder 301. The elevating drive motor 351 is connected to the notification / production control device 140, and when it is determined by the notification / production control device 140 to execute the production using the third movable production device 275, the drive signal is received. Is output. Specifically, the raising / lowering drive motor 351 rotates forward by outputting the lowering drive signal, and the raising / lowering drive motor 351 rotates reversely by outputting the raising drive signal.

  An output shaft 352 of the elevating drive motor 351 is inserted into the right mounting holder 301, and a drive gear 353 is fixed to the tip thereof. The right mounting holder 301 contains a disk-shaped driven gear 354 that meshes with the drive gear 353. The driven gear 354 is rotatably held by the right mounting holder 301 and rotates according to the movement of the drive gear 353.

  A cylindrical projection is provided on the plate surface of the driven gear 354, that is, a portion orthogonal to the rotation center axis of the driven gear 354 or a portion located between the tooth portion of the driven gear 354 and the rotation center portion. Yes. The protrusion is disposed at a position near the outer peripheral portion of the driven gear 354, and an abutting portion that contacts the protrusion from the outside in the radial direction of the driven gear 354 is formed on the arm body 306 of the right arm portion 303. Has been. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, the “projection” is referred to as “gear-side contact portion 355”, and the “contact portion” is referred to as “arm-side contact portion 333”.

  As described above, the arm side contact portion 333 is in contact with the gear side contact portion 355, whereby the right arm portion 303 is supported. That is, the gear-side contact portion 355 is provided with a support function for supporting the right arm portion 303, and thus the both arm portions 303 and 304, and the central decorative body 305.

  As the driven gear 354 rotates, the gear-side contact portion 355 is displaced in the rotation direction of the driven gear 354. Following this, the arm-side contact portion 333 is displaced, so that the right arm portion 303 is rotated and its posture is changed.

  Here, the right mounting holder 301 is provided with a stopper 312 that defines a lower limit of rotation of the right arm 303. When the protrusion 335 formed on the right arm portion 303 (specifically, the arm main body 306) is in contact with the stopper 312, further rotation is prevented. Note that the rotation limit position defined by the stopper 312 corresponds to the effect position of the central decorative body 305.

  The right mounting holder 301 has a built-in position detection sensor 359 that detects whether or not the right arm portion 303 is disposed at the standby position. The position detection sensor 359 is electrically connected to the notification / production control device 140. In the notification / production control device 140, the right arm unit is based on detection information (detection signal) from the position detection sensor 359. It is possible to grasp whether or not 303 is arranged at the standby position. For example, when the central decorative body 305 is returned from the effect position to the standby position, a predetermined drive signal is output to the lift drive motor 351. As a result, the right arm portion 303 returns to the standby position. If not, the configuration is such that the drive signal is re-output to urge the return to the standby position (retry).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18, the operation of the third movable effect device 275 by the drive mechanism will be described. 18 (1) is an operation explanatory view showing the up and down movement of the third movable effect device, and FIG. 18 (2) is a partially enlarged view of the connecting portion 310. FIG. 18 (1), a virtual straight line passing through the rotation center axis of both arms 303 and 304 is displayed by a one-dot chain line, and two lower boundaries of the second movable effect device 274 are displayed. It is indicated by a chain line.

  When a specific effect using the third movable effect device 275 is selected when the notification / effect control device 140 determines a reach effect or the like, FIG. 18 (a) → FIG. 18 (b) → FIG. As shown in (c), a lowering effect that lowers the central decorative body 305 may be executed.

  Both arm portions 303 and 304 and the central decorative body 305 constituting the third movable effect device 275 are arranged at the standby position at the normal time except when the specific effect is selected, and the second movable effect device 274 is provided. It is in a state hidden behind. Since the second movable effect device 274 is colored and opaque, in this state, it is difficult or impossible for the player to visually check the arms 303 and 304 and the central decorative body 305 from the front of the gaming machine. ing.

  In the state in which the central decorative body 305 is disposed at the standby position, the arms 303 and 304 as a whole have a shape that is convex upward with the central decorative body 305 (specifically, the connecting portion 310) as a center. Yes. In this state, the arm proximal end of the link groove 331 is in contact with the engaging pin 381. For this reason, the weight of the central decorative body 305 is easily distributed to the left arm portion 304 side through the link groove 331 → the engagement pin 381. Specifically, both arm portions 303 and 304 support each other, and the weight of the central decorative body 305 is divided into a downward force and a force toward the pivot center of each arm portion 303 and 304. . In this way, by distributing the weight to both arm portions 303 and 304, it is possible to prevent the load from being concentrated on one arm portion. Although the link groove 331 is configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the right arm portion 303, the above-described distribution function is further enhanced by a configuration extending from the rotation tip portion toward the rotation center portion of the right arm portion 303. It can be suitably exhibited.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the central decorative body 305 is to be supported at a position where the arm portions 303 and 304 are horizontal, the above-described force flow can be generated. It becomes difficult and the dispersion function can be lowered. This is not preferable for securing the support function and stabilizing the postures of the arms 303 and 304 and the central decorative body 305. In this respect, the configuration of the above-described convex shape at the standby position has technical significance such as ensuring the support function, stabilizing the posture, and ensuring the durability.

  Here, the relationship between the arm-side contact portion 333 and the gear-side contact portion 355 will be supplementarily described. In the state shown in FIG. The contact surface 334 is orthogonal to a straight line connecting the rotation center of the driven gear 354 and the center line of the gear side contact portion 355. That is, the force transmitted to the gear side contact portion 355 through the contact surface 334 is transmitted toward the rotation center of the driven gear 354. Thereby, it is suppressed that the weight of the center decoration body 305 acts so that the driven gear 354 may be rotated.

  Here, when a descent drive signal is output from the notification / production control device 140 to the lift drive motor 351, the driven gear 354 rotates clockwise (on the side away from the arm-side contact portion 333). As a result, as shown in FIG. 18 (a) → FIG. 18 (b) → FIG. 18 (c), the right arm portion 303 rotates downward, and the left arm portion 304 also rotates downward following this. To do. At this time, the distance between the rotating tip portions of both arm portions 303 and 304 is reduced, but the link groove 331 has such a length that allows such a change in distance, and moves toward the lower limit position. Will not be disturbed.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, when the rotation amount of the right arm portion 303 reaches a predetermined amount, the projection 335 of the right arm portion 303 hits the stopper 312 and further rotation is prevented. As a result, the central decorative body 305 reaches the effect position. In such a state, both the arm portions 303 and 304 and the central decorative body 305 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine by being displaced downward beyond the virtual straight line and the boundary line described above. Specifically, the central decorative body 305 is positioned at the center of the display screen 253a (see FIG. 14).

  In this state, the end portion on the arm tip side of the link groove 331 contacts the engagement pin 381, and the weight of the central decorative body 305 is not only the right arm portion 303 but also the connection portion 310 (link groove 331 → engagement pin 381. ) To the attachment portion (rotation base end portion) of the left arm portion 304. Thereby, the central decorative body 305 can be supported by both the right arm portion 303 and the left arm portion 304.

  As shown in the present embodiment, the central decorative body 305 is configured to be moved by the two arm portions 303 and 304 extending in the direction intersecting the moving direction of the central decorative body 305. It is possible to suppress an increase in the space for accommodating the configuration related to the movement in the vertical direction (movement direction of the central decorative body 305). In particular, even if the arm portions 303 and 304 constituting the main part of the driving mechanism are attached to the left and right decorative portions, the upper and lower rails (vertical rails) for raising and lowering the central decorative body 305 become unnecessary. The upward expansion of the symbol display device 253 can be promoted.

  In the present embodiment, as the above-mentioned specific effects, various actions are taken not only by raising and lowering the central decorative body 305, but also by rotating the central decorative body 305 itself or changing the form of the central decorative body 305. The production can be realized. In such a configuration, the weight of the central decorative body 305 tends to increase, and further, a mechanism for operating the central decorative body 305 needs to be disposed in the arm portions 303, 304, etc. The weight of 304 itself is also easily increased. Thus, by providing a load distribution function as described above in a configuration that is heavy in realizing diversification of effects and the like, the effect can be remarkably exhibited. That is, it can be said that the configuration in which the central decorative body 305 is supported by the two arm portions 303 and 304 described above, and further how to support the configuration, is a practically preferable configuration for a movable effect device having a configuration for realizing various movements. .

  As described above, the central decorative body 305 in the present embodiment is not fixed but movable (rotatable). Therefore, hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the operation of the central decorative body 305 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16, 17, and 19 to 21. 19A is a front view of the central decorative body 305, FIG. 19B is a rear view of the central decorative body 305, FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the central decorative body 305 viewed from the front, and FIG. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at from back.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the central decorative body 305 is attached to the rotating front end portion of the left arm portion 304 (arm main body 307). The central decorative body 305 has a case body 421 that is provided with a function as an attachment portion to the left arm portion 304 and is opened forward, a rotating body 422 that is partially incorporated in the case body 421, and the case body 421. And a cover body 423 that covers the front open portion of the case body 421. As shown in FIG. 19, the central decorative body 305 is formed so that a part of the above-described rotating body 422 protrudes from a region sandwiched between the case body 421 and the lid body 423, and the appearance imitates a flower. Yes.

  Here, an internal structure of the central decorative body 305 will be described with reference to FIGS. The case body 421 accommodates the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 in a state where the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 overlap each other (surface contact state). The front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 are arranged so as to be coaxial, and are held by the case body 421 and the lid body 423 so as to be rotatable about a rotation center axis extending in the front-rear direction. Note that a plurality of light emitters (specifically, LEDs) are embedded in the front surface of the lid body 423, and these light emitters are connected to the notification / production control device 140. That is, the light emission control of these light emitters is performed by the notification / production control device 140.

  A plurality of sliders 451 are embedded between the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 so as to be equidistant in the rotation direction of the gear members 431 and 441. Specifically, a plurality of receiving grooves 432 are formed in a portion of the front side gear member 431 facing the back side gear member 441 so as to correspond to the plurality of sliders on a one-to-one basis. A slider 451 is fitted to 432. By disposing the slider 451 between the two gear members 431 and 441, the slider 451 is prevented from falling off.

  Each receiving groove 432 extends in the radial direction from the center of rotation of the front side gear member 431, and the width and depth dimensions thereof are matched to the outer shape of the slider main body 452 (hereinafter simply referred to as the main body 452) having a rectangular parallelepiped shape. Is set. Thereby, the rotation of the slider 451 in the accommodation groove 432 is restricted, and the moving direction and moving range of the slider 451 are defined.

  A front-side slit 433 that penetrates in the thickness direction of the front-side gear member 431 is formed at the bottom of the accommodation groove 432. The front slit 433 extends in the same direction as the receiving groove 432, and a columnar front engagement protrusion 453 extending forward from the main body 452 of the slider 451 is inserted into the front slit 433.

  A back side decorative member 462 disposed between the lid body 423 and the front side gear member 431 is fixed to the front side engaging protrusion 453. The back side decoration member 462 is formed in the shape of a petal, and a plurality of back side decoration members 462 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the sliders 451. These back side decoration members 462 all have the same shape (and the same weight), and by arranging them so as to be arranged in the circumferential direction of the front side gear member 431, it is possible to avoid a deviation in weight balance. Yes. Further, a front side decorative member 461 disposed so as to cover the lid body 423 from the front is fixed to each back side decorative member 462. All the front side decorative members 461 have the same shape, and are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the back side decorative member 462. As a result, the above-described imbalance in weight balance is suppressed.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 again, a drive mechanism used when the central decorative body 305 is rotated will be described.

  A rotation drive motor 401 is attached to the left attachment holder 302 from the front of the gaming machine. An output shaft 402 of the rotation drive motor 401 projects into the left mounting holder 302, and a drive gear 403 is fixed to the projecting portion. The left mounting holder 302 incorporates a driven gear 404 that transmits a driving force by meshing with the driving gear 403.

  The driven gear 404 is rotatably held by the left mounting holder 302 and rotates following the movement of the drive gear 403. A plurality of transmission gears 383 that transmit the power from the driven gear 404 to the front side gear member 431 of the central decorative body 305 are incorporated in the arm main body 307 of the left arm portion 304. The transmission gear 383 is continuously provided along the left arm portion 304, and a transmission path for transmitting the driving force from the rotation drive motor 401 is constructed by the series of transmission gears 383.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific effect using the third movable effect device 275, a rotation effect in the central decorative body 305 is executed in addition to the above-described descent effect.

  Here, with reference to the schematic diagrams of FIGS. 22 and 23, the flow of the rotation effect in the third movable effect device 275 will be briefly described. When the rotation effect is executed, the third order in the order of FIG. 22 (a) → FIG. 22 (b) → FIG. 22 (c) → FIG. 23 (a) → FIG. 23 (b) → FIG. The movable effect device 275 operates.

  When the notification / effect control device 140 determines that the rotation effect is to be executed among the specific effects, the central decorative body 305 is first moved from the standby position shown in FIG. 22 (a) to the effect shown in FIG. 22 (c). Lower to position. Since the detailed operation mode at this time is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  After the central decorative body 305 is arranged at the effect position, the notification signal / effect control device 140 outputs a drive signal to the rotation drive motor 401, and the rotation drive motor 401 starts rotating. Thereby, the driving force from the rotation drive motor 401 is transmitted from the driven gear 404 to the transmission gear 383 to the front gear member 431 of the central decorative body 305, and the front gear member 431 starts to rotate (see FIG. 23A). ). Since the decorative members 461 and 462 are attached to the front side gear member 431 via the slider 451, the central decorative body 305 (for example, the decorative members 461 and 462) is played by the driving force from the rotation drive motor 401. It will rotate clockwise in front view.

  After the output of the drive signal to the rotation drive motor 401 is stopped and the rotation effect is stopped, the drive signal for reverse rotation is output to the lift drive motor 351. As a result, the central decorative body 305 returns from the effect position to the standby position.

  Here, in the present embodiment, two effect modes having different specifications are set as the rotation effect. Specifically, a first rotation effect in which the central decorative body 305 rotates while maintaining its shape (while the petals are closed), and the central decorative body 305 changes its shape (opens or opens the petals). As is) and a second rotation effect to rotate is set. Note that FIG. 23A illustrates the case where the second rotation effect is executed.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 again, the configuration for changing the form of the central decorative body 305 will be supplementarily described.

  As already described, the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 are stacked on the central decorative body 305. These two gear members 431 and 441 are configured such that a difference in rotation occurs when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, as described above, the housing groove 432 and the front slit 433 formed in the front gear member 431 have a linear shape extending in the radial direction from the rotation center of the front gear member 431. That is, the slider 451 can move in the radial direction of the front side gear member 431 along the accommodation groove 432 and the front side slit 433.

  The back side gear member 441 is also formed with a back side slit 442 corresponding to the accommodation groove 432 (front side slit 433) on a one-to-one basis. Although the back side slit 442 also penetrates in the thickness direction of the back side gear member 441, the shape thereof is different from the front side slit 433 (accommodating groove 432). Specifically, the rear slit 442 extends so as to intersect the front slit 433 (radial direction of the rear gear member 441). Specifically, the end near the outer periphery rather than the end near the rotation center extends so as to be on the front side in the direction (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined direction) in which the front gear member 431 rotates when performing the rotation effect. It is formed so as to form an arc as a whole. In particular, at the portion closer to the outer periphery, the direction is curved so as to follow the outer periphery of the back side gear member 441.

  A back side engaging protrusion 454 extending rearward from the main body 452 of the slider 451 is engaged with the back side gear member 441. The back side engaging protrusion 454 has a cylindrical shape and is formed to be coaxial with the front side engaging protrusion 453. For this reason, when a rotation difference is generated between the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441, it is located near the rotation center of the gear members 431 and 441 in a situation where no rotation difference occurs. The slider 451 moves radially outward (outer peripheral side) of the gear members 431 and 441. As a result, both decorative members 461 and 462 also move in the radial direction. As a result, the outer shape of the central decorative body 305 imitating a flower is enlarged, and a gap is formed between the front decorative members 461, giving an impression as if the petals are open. At this time, a part of the front surface of the lid body 423 is exposed from the gap between the front side decorative members 461, and the light from the light emitting body is irradiated forward. The light from the light emitter is diffused by the rotation of the front decorative member 461 and is displayed as if the central portion of the surface (cover 423) of the central decorative body 305 is shining as a whole.

  In the central decorative body 305 shown in the present embodiment, a resistance gear 471 that prevents rotation of the back side gear member 441 by meshing with the back side gear member 441 of both the gear members 431 and 441 as a means for inducing the above-described rotation difference. It is arranged. Note that the outer diameter of the back side gear member 441 is different from the outer diameter of the front side gear member 431 (specifically, it is set to be small), the meshing between the resistance gear 471 and the front side gear member 431, and the transmission gear 383 described above. And the back side gear member 441 are avoided.

  The resistance gear 471 is provided separately from the gear members 431 and 441 and is rotatably attached to the case body 421. More specifically, the resistance gear 471 is screwed to the pedestal member, and this pedestal member is fixed to the case body 421. However, the drag force by the resistance gear 471 can be adjusted by the tightening torque by the screw. Yes.

  Here, with reference to FIG.24 and FIG.25, the principle of the form change of the center decoration body 305 using the rotation difference of both the gear members 431 and 441 is demonstrated. FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation principle of the movable body (slider 451 and decorative members 461 and 462) in the central decorative body 305, and FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram illustrating how the central decorative body 305 changes in form.

  When a driving force is supplied from the rotation driving motor 401, the driving force is transmitted to the front side gear member 431 through the transmission gear 383. Thereby, as shown to Fig.24 (a), the front side gear member 431 starts rotation in the said predetermined direction. Here, since both the gear members 431 and 441 are laminated, a frictional force is generated between the gear members 431 and 441. The back side gear member 441 follows the front side gear member 431 by the friction force and starts to rotate. Since the rotation difference does not occur in the state in which both are rotating integrally, the slider 451 and the decorative members 461 and 462 constituting the movable body are in the initial position as shown in FIG. It will rotate with both the gear members 431 and 441 as it is.

  When the rotational torque generated in the front gear member 431 is lower than the static friction force generated between the gear members 431 and 441, the synchronous rotation is maintained. However, a resistance gear 471 is connected to the back side gear member 441, and the resistance to rotation is large on the front side gear member 431. This resistance difference helps to exceed the static friction force by increasing the rotational torque of the front side gear member 431, and the rotation of the back side gear member 441 is delayed by the rotational torque of the front side gear member 431 exceeding the static friction force. (See FIG. 24B). Thereby, a rotation difference (X1) is generated.

  Due to such a rotation difference, a phase difference is generated between the accommodation groove 432 (front side slit 433) and the back side slit 442. Due to such a phase difference, the slider 451 (specifically, the back side engaging protrusion 454) is pushed to the outer peripheral side by the back side gear member 441 (specifically, the back side slit 442) (see FIG. 25B). . At this time, the centrifugal force generated by the weight of the movable body also contributes to the movement of the slider 451 to the outer peripheral side, thereby making the movement of the movable body smoother.

  When the rotational difference between the gear members 431 and 441 increases and reaches a preset amount (X2) (that is, the phase difference between the receiving groove 432 (front side slit 433) and the back side slit 442 becomes a preset maximum value. The slider 451 contacts the end of the receiving groove 432, the front side engaging projection 453 contacts the end of the front side slit 433, and the back side engaging projection 454 contacts the end of the back side slit 442. (See FIG. 25C). Thereby, the shape change of the central decorative body 305 is completed.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the shape change is generated by using the rotation difference between the two rotating bodies arranged so as to be coaxial, even if a large number of sliders 451 are arranged in the circumferential direction, the slider 451 is moved. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an excessively complicated configuration.

  Here, the difference between the first rotation effect and the second rotation effect will be supplementarily described. In the first rotation effect, the driving force generated in the rotation driving motor 401 is set to be smaller than the predetermined value so as not to exceed the static friction force generated between the two gear members 431 and 441. Yes. In this case, since there is no rotational difference between the two gear members 431 and 441, the gear members 431 and 441 continue to rotate in complete synchronization.

  On the other hand, in the first rotation effect, the driving force is suppressed so that it looks like the first rotation effect at first glance, but the driving force generated in the rotation drive motor 401 at a predetermined timing is predetermined. The drive signal is set so as to be larger than this value. By doing so, a rotational difference is generated between the gear members 431 and 441, and the central decorative body 305 rotates in a state where the form of the central decorative body 305 is changed as shown in FIG.

  In the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the front gear member 431 is set larger (heavier) than the back gear member 441. For this reason, when the output of the drive signal to the rotation drive motor 401 is stopped, the inertia force generated in the gear members 431 and 441 is larger in the former than in the latter. Therefore, even after the output of the drive signal is stopped, the form change of the central decorative body 305 is maintained as shown in FIG. That is, the form of the central decorative body 305 does not return to the original state when the rotation is stopped. Thereby, the postponement of enjoying the reverberation is given even after the end of the specific effect, and it can be avoided that the player's attention to the specific effect decreases at a stretch with the stop of rotation.

  Note that the phenomenon that the rotation of the back gear member 441 is delayed from the rotation of the front gear member 431 due to the presence of the resistance gear 471 is continued even after the output of the drive signal is stopped. Therefore, it can be said that the presence of the resistance gear 471 also contributes to the maintenance of the rotation difference.

  However, if it is assumed that the third movable effect device 275 is repeatedly used, in the configuration in which such a rotation difference is maintained, the central decorative body 305 is prepared for the next rotation effect or descent effect after the specific effect is finished. Must be restored to its original form. Therefore, after the specific effect is completed, a reverse rotation drive signal is output from the notification / effect control device 140 to the rotation drive motor 401 to prompt the central decorative body 305 to return to the standby position (FIG. 23 (a) → FIG. 23 (b)). When the central decorative body 305 returns to the standby position in this manner, the fact is grasped based on the detection information from the position detection sensor 359, and the rotation / drive motor 401 is reversely rotated from the notification / production control device 140. A drive signal is output. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 23 (b) → FIG. 23 (c), the rotational difference generated between the two gear members 431 and 441 is eliminated, and the central decorative body 305 is restored to its original form. .

  In the central decorative body 305 shown in the present embodiment, the shape change itself of the central decorative body 305 is utilized as a means for obtaining the player's attention. In this case, if the morphological change is made too quickly, it is assumed that it is difficult to follow the change with the eyes or that the possibility of overlooking the morphological change process becomes high. In the present embodiment, a device for eliminating such inconvenience is provided. Hereinafter, the device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the gear members 431 and 441 and the load generated in the drive motor 401 for rotation.

  As already described, in the present embodiment, the gear members 431 and 441 are stacked and the frictional resistance generated between the gear members 431 and 441 is used, so that the initial movement of the back side gear member 441 can be performed on the front side. The gear member 431 is configured to follow. For this reason, both the gear members 431 and 441 rotate together from the timing t0 when the output of the drive signal is started to the timing t1 when the rotational torque of the front side gear member 431 exceeds the static frictional force. .

  After the static frictional force is exceeded at the timing t1, both the gear members 431 and 441 rotate asynchronously (specifically, the rotation of the back side gear member 441 starts to be delayed). However, even in this case, the back side gear member 441 is dragged by the dynamic friction force generated between the two gear members 431 and 441, and although the acceleration level of the back side gear member 441 is low, the rotational speed is increased. Will continue. After the rotation speed of the front side gear member 431 reaches the maximum at the timing t2, the state is maintained until the above-described rotation difference reaches the preset maximum amount, and the rotation difference becomes the maximum at the timing t3. Thus, the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 are linked via the slider 451, and the rotations of both the gear members 431 and 441 are synchronized again.

  In this way, by increasing the speed of the back side gear member 441 so as to follow the front side gear member 431 until the rotational difference becomes the maximum, the period required for the shape change of the central decorative body 305 can be extended (delayed). it can. This suppresses the occurrence of the various inconveniences described above.

  Here, when both the gear members 431 and 441 rotate together, the resistance of the resistance gear 471 can be a factor that increases the load of the rotation drive motor 401. In other words, the presence of the resistance gear 471 can receive the above-described various benefits, but there is a concern that the load generated during the rotation effect will increase. In this regard, in the present embodiment, since the slider 451 and the decorative members 461 and 462 move in the radial direction, the rotational difference between the two gear members 431 and 441 is maximized, and after shifting from asynchronous rotation to synchronous rotation. Increases the inertial force generated with the rotation. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the load generated in the rotation drive motor 401 due to the presence of the resistance gear 471 and to protect the rotation drive motor 401.

  As shown in the present embodiment, in the configuration in which the central decorative body 305 is not only raised and lowered by the third movable effect device 275, but the central decorative body 305 is rotated, the transmission gear 383 is provided to realize the rotational effect. In the case where a large number of transmission gears 383 are provided, the presence of these transmission gears 383 can be a factor that hinders the smooth raising and lowering movement of the central decorative body 305.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the transmission gear 383 from becoming an obstruction factor by setting a certain amount of play (so-called backlash) generated between the transmission gears 383 to some extent. However, the presence of such a backlash is beneficial in smoothly moving the central decorative body 305 up and down, but can be a handicap when a driving force is transmitted to the central decorative body 305. In other words, the larger the backlash, the greater the impact generated on the transmission gear 383, so that deformation or breakage is likely to cause malfunction. In addition, since the amount of rotation sufficient to pack backlash is essential for securing a transmission path for driving force, it is likely to cause a decrease in responsiveness when executing a rotation effect. That is, there is a concern that new problems such as malfunction and reduced responsiveness may be caused even if the backlash movement can be smoothed simply by increasing the backlash.

  In the present embodiment, a contrivance for simultaneously solving the various inconveniences that occur in improving the rendering function by various operations is provided. Hereinafter, the device will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing a change in the positional relationship of the transmission gear 383 during the up-and-down movement of the third movable effect device 275, and FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing the operating principle of the gap adjustment. In FIGS. 27 and 28, group (a) shows a state in which the central decorative body 305 is arranged at the standby position, and group (c) shows a state in which the central decorative body 305 is arranged at the effect position, The central decorative body 305 itself is not shown for convenience of explanation. Refer to FIGS. 22 and 23 for the position of the central decorative body 305.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the transmission gear 383 is roughly divided into a fixed gear 384 whose position does not change even when the left arm 304 is rotated, and a position of the transmission gear 383 as the left arm 304 is rotated. And a plurality of movable gears 385 that change (the mounting position does not change).

The fixed gear 384 is set to have an outer shape larger than that of the movable gear 385,
The rotation center line is arranged so as to be coaxial with the rotation center line of the left arm portion 304. Among the plurality of movable gears 385, the movable gear 385 meshing with the fixed gear 384 (hereinafter referred to as a specific movable gear 386) has a distance from the center of rotation of the left arm portion 304 to the outer peripheral portion of the fixed gear 384. It is arranged at a position equivalent to the radial dimension. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27A → FIG. 27B → FIG. 27C, the specific movable gear 386 moves along the outer periphery of the fixed gear 384 as the left arm portion 304 rotates. To do.

  Even when such a change in relative position occurs, the meshing of both gears 384 and 386 is ensured. However, according to such a change in the positional relationship, the meshing position of the tooth portion 391 formed on the outer peripheral portion of the fixed gear 384 and the tooth portion 395 formed on the outer peripheral portion of the specific movable gear 386 changes. It becomes.

  Here, the fixed gear 384 is connected to the rotation drive motor 401 via the driven gear 404 (positioned upstream of the movable gear 385 in the transmission path), and when the fixed gear 384 rotates. When the rotation resistance generated is compared with the rotation resistance generated when the movable gear 385 (specific movable gear 386) rotates, the former is larger than the latter.

  For this reason, when the specific movable gear 386 moves along the outer periphery of the fixed gear 384, the tooth portion 391 of the fixed gear 384 and the tooth portion 395 of the specific movable gear 386 are hooked, whereby the specific movable gear 386 has priority. Will rotate. As a result, the positional relationship between the tooth portion 391 of the fixed gear 384 and the tooth portion 395 of the specific movable gear 386 changes.

  More specifically, as shown in the group (1) of FIG. 28, the first contact surfaces 392 and 396 that come into contact with the tooth portions 391 and 395 when the central decorative body 305 is rotated in a predetermined direction (clockwise). And a second contact surface 393, 397 that contacts when rotating in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction (counterclockwise), and before the left arm portion 304 starts to rotate, backlash occurs. Does not exist between the second contact surfaces 393 and 397, but is biased to exist between the first contact surfaces 392 and 396. This deviation serves to facilitate the change in the positional relationship between the fixed gear 384 and the specific movable gear 386 when the left arm 304 is rotated downward, and is advantageous in making it difficult for the gears to be supported. Act on.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 28 (a1) → FIG. 28 (b1), when the left arm portion 304 is rotated downward, the tooth portion 395 of the specific movable gear 386 engages with the tooth portion 391 of the fixed gear 384. The posture changes (rotates) to maintain. Although this change itself is small, it is sufficiently large as compared with the above-described backlash. Therefore, the backlash bias is reduced as the posture of the specific movable gear 386 is changed. Specifically, a gap is generated between both the first contact surfaces 392 and 396 and between the second contact surfaces 393 and 397.

  After that, when the left arm 304 continues to rotate and reaches the maximum rotation position, the gap between the first contact surfaces 392 and 396 disappears as shown in FIG. As the gap moves between 393 and 397, the backlash is biased opposite to the standby position shown in FIG. Thus, when the first contact surfaces 392 and 396 are in contact with each other, preparation for power transmission is completed between the fixed gear 384 and the specific movable gear 386. In FIG. 28, the bias of the backlash changes slowly, and finally the bias of the backlash is maximized when the central decorative body 305 (see FIG. 23, etc.) reaches the effect position. Although it is displayed, in practice, the backlash bias is maximized in the operation process of FIG. 28A to FIG. 28C, and the effect position is reached while maintaining this state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the backlash between adjacent transmission gears 383 is set to be equal. Specifically, the size of the backlash generated between the fixed gear 384 and the specific movable gear 386 is set to be equal to the size of the backlash generated between the movable gears 385. For this reason, following the rotation of the specific movable gear 386 shown in the group (1) of FIG. 28, the other movable gear 385 also rotates, and the first contact surface 396 comes into contact with all the movable gears 385. . Thereby, a transmission path for driving force for rotating the central decorative body 305 in a predetermined direction is secured.

  Here, with reference to the group of FIG. 28 (2), the movement of the other movable gear 385 accompanying the rotation of the specific movable gear 386 and the change of the backlash provided between each movable gear 385 are illustrated. In the group (2) in FIG. 28, the movable gear 385 on the side (upstream side) close to the drive source (rotation drive motor 401) is provided on the upstream side movable gear 385A and directly downstream of the upstream side movable gear 385A. The movable gear 385 thus identified is distinguished as a downstream movable gear 385B. The tooth portions 395 and the contact surfaces 396 and 397 are similarly distinguished by adding “A, B” at the end of the reference numerals.

  In a situation where the central decorative body 305 is present at the standby position, as shown in FIG. 28 (a2), the second contact surface 397A of the tooth portion 395A of the upstream movable gear 385A and the tooth portion of the downstream movable gear 385B. The second contact surface 397B of 395B is in contact, and a gap exists between the first contact surfaces 396A and 396B of the movable gears 385A and 385B. That is, the backlash does not exist on the side where the central decorative body 305 is reversely rotated, and a transmission path for transmitting reverse rotation power is secured.

  Here, when the left arm portion 304 rotates downward and the specific movable gear 386 rotates, the movable gear 385 following the specific movable gear 386 rotates so as to maintain meshing with the specific movable gear 386. It will be. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (b2), the second contact surface 397A of the tooth portion 395A of the upstream movable gear 385A and the second contact surface 397B of the tooth portion 395B of the downstream movable gear 385B are separated from each other. Thus, the gap between the first contact surfaces 396A and 396B of the movable gears 385A and 385B is reduced.

  Further, in the state of FIG. 28 (c2) in which the left arm 304 continues to rotate and the central decorative body 305 reaches the effect position, the backlash is biased to the opposite side to FIG. 28 (a2). Specifically, the first contact surface 396A of the tooth portion 395A of the upstream movable gear 385A and the first contact surface 396B of the tooth portion 395B of the downstream movable gear 385B are in contact with each other, and the second of each movable gear 385A, 385B. A gap moves between the contact surfaces 397A and 397B. As a result, a transmission path for driving force for rotating the central decorative body 305 in a predetermined direction is secured.

  That is, when the central decorative body 305 reaches the effect position, the backlash is clogged to the drive side when the rotation effect is executed, and the driving force is immediately transmitted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconveniences such as the above-described malfunction and responsiveness degradation.

  On the other hand, for example, when the central decorative body 305 returns to the standby position after executing the second rotation effect described above, as shown in FIG. 28 (c) → FIG. 28 (b) → FIG. As the 386 moves up along the fixed gear 384, the specific movable gear 386 rotates in the opposite direction to that when the left arm 304 is lowered, and the backlash returns to the original state again. That is, the transmission path of the driving force is secured when the second contact surfaces 397 are in contact with each other and the central decorative body 305 is rotated in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction. As a result, even if a drive signal that rotates in the reverse direction is input to the rotation drive motor 401 in order to restore the form change of the central decorative body 305 to the original state, the restoration can be performed smoothly. . Then, in the state where the central decorative body 305 is restored to the original form based on the drive signal, the second contact surface 397A of the tooth portion 395A of the upstream movable gear 385A and the second portion of the tooth portion 395B of the downstream movable gear 385B. The contact surface 397B comes into contact with each other, and the gap is maintained while the gap is moved between the first contact surfaces 396A and 396B of the movable gears 385A and 385B.

  Incidentally, when the central decorative body 305 is returned from the production position to the standby position, the support of the transmission gear 383 is suppressed due to the backlash bias, so that the central decorative body 305 is prevented from being smoothly returned. it can.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually to the configuration in the above embodiment, or may be applied in combination with each other.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 constituting the “rotary body” are arranged in contact with each other (stacked arrangement), and the frictional force generated between the gear members 431 and 441 is generated. Is used to promote the rotation of the back side gear member 441 followed by the front side gear member 431 until the rotation difference (phase difference) generated between the gear members 431 and 441 reaches a predetermined amount. Is not to be done. It is sufficient that at least a difference in rotation can be generated between the gear members 431 and 441 with the rotation of the front side gear member 431. For example, the gear members 431 and 441 can be arranged apart from each other. .

  However, in such a configuration, the link portions suddenly collide with each other while the relative speed between the front side gear member 431 and the back side gear member 441 is increased. This not only increases the load generated in the link, but also shortens the period until the rotation difference reaches a predetermined amount, and it is assumed that the period required to change the form of the central decorative body 305 becomes extremely short. This not only makes it difficult to follow the movements of the decorative members 461 and 462 constituting the “movable body”, but also increases the possibility that the player misses the movement. Therefore, the production function is not performed well. For the above reasons, as shown in the above embodiment, it is preferable that the back side gear member 441 is also accelerated to some extent to delay the increase in the rotation difference.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the resistance gear 471 is used as the “delay means” and the resistance gear 471 makes it easy to generate a rotation difference. However, it is sufficient if it can contribute to the generation of the rotation difference, that is, by a link. It is sufficient if it can generate a resistance that acts only on one side between the engagement and the start of rotation together. For example, a rubber roller or the like may be used instead of the resistance gear 471. Is possible. Further, if sliding resistance is generated between the rear side gear member 441, the teeth of the rear side gear member 441 can be omitted to form a disk shape.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the “delay means” is provided separately from the gear members 431 and 441. However, a difference is generated in the frictional force generated between the bearing portion and the shaft portion of each gear member 431 and 441. It is good also as a structure which delays the back side gear member 441 by providing. Specifically, the frictional force generated in the back side gear member 441 may be set larger than the frictional force generated in the front side gear member 431.

  However, by providing a configuration corresponding to the “delay means” separately from the gear members 431 and 441 as shown in the above embodiment, it is easy to post-adjust the magnitude of the resistance. In particular, in a configuration that uses friction between the gear members 431 and 441, there may be a difference in the degree of friction due to individual differences during manufacturing, deterioration with time, and the like. In this respect, the configuration shown in this embodiment can be said to be a practically preferable configuration because the delay function can be secured by post-adjustment.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the slider 451 and the decorative members 461 and 462 constituting the “movable body” are displaced in the radial direction of the gear members 431 and 441. The direction is arbitrary, and for example, the movable body may be configured to move from the outer peripheral side of the gear members 431 and 441 to the rotation center side as the rotation difference increases. However, considering that the load on the rotation drive motor 401 is increased due to the presence of the resistance gear 471, it is preferable to reduce the load by moving the movable body to the outside and increasing the inertial force. .

  (5) In the above embodiment, all the sliders 451 have the same operation mode and reach the same timing maximum displacement position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation mode may be changed by setting a plurality of full lengths such as the back side slit 442, or reaching the maximum displacement position by setting a plurality of full lengths and directions of the receiving grooves 432 (front side slits 433). It is also possible to vary the timing.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the static frictional force generated between the gear members 431 and 441 is used to combine the two gear members 431 and 441 at the beginning of rotation or the back gear member 441 is the front gear member 431. However, it is not necessary to provide a period for rotating integrally. That is, if there is a rotational difference between at least the two gear members 431 and 441, the back side gear member 441 starts rotating when the gear members 431 and 441 are locked via the slider 451. Is also possible.

  (7) In the above embodiment, one of the plurality of transmission gears 383 is a fixed gear 384, and the specific movable gear 386 moves along the fixed gear 384, thereby adjusting the bias of backlash. However, as long as the backlash in the driving direction can be eliminated at the start of rotation of the central decorative body 305, for example, a biasing means such as a spring or rubber for biasing the specific movable gear 386 in the driving direction may be provided. Is possible. However, it should be noted that the presence of such an urging means causes a restriction on the rotational speed. Further, the specific movable gear 386 and the like may be urged so as to eliminate the above-mentioned bias by its own weight, but in such a configuration, the center of the specific movable gear 386 is always biased due to the bias. There is a high possibility that the operation of the decorative body 305 will be hindered. Therefore, when making such a change, the urging function due to its own weight is changed from the state disabled by the downward rotation of the arm portions 303 and 304 to the enabled state. A separate contrivance is required, such as controlling the posture of the specific movable gear 386 at the end of attachment or rotation effect.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the specific movable gear 386 is disposed at a position that moves along the outer periphery of the fixed gear 384 in accordance with the movement of the left arm portion 304 when the left arm portion 304 rotates. The above arrangement is not necessarily required as long as the engagement between at least the tooth portion 391 of the fixed gear 384 and the tooth portion 395 of the specific movable gear 386 can be ensured. That is, the fixed gear 384 can be arranged so as to be shifted from the rotation center of the left arm portion 304.

  (9) In the above embodiment, by making the outer diameter of the fixed gear 384 larger than the outer diameter of the specific movable gear 386, the amount of rotation of the specific movable gear 386 accompanying the rotation of the left arm portion 304 is unnecessarily large. However, the magnitude relationship between the gears 384 and 386 may be arbitrarily changed. However, in order to promote the rotation of the specific movable gear 386 while suppressing the rotation of the fixed gear 384, it is preferable to make the outer diameter of the fixed gear 384 larger than the outer diameter of the specific movable gear 386.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the central decorative body 305 is displaced up and down, but the displacement direction is not limited to up and down, and may be left and right or back and forth. However, in order to distribute the weight of the central decorative body 305 to the two arm portions 303 and 304 so that the supporting function can be performed well, the rotation center portions of the arm portions 303 and 304 are separated from each other to the left and right. It is preferable to configure so as to be opposite to each other. If this point is taken into consideration, it is technically significant to place the arms 303 and 304 for the central decorative body 305 left and right. In other words, when the support load is distributed by the two arm portions 303 and 304, the arrangement of the arm portions 303 and 304 shown in the above embodiment is such that the moving direction of the central decorative body 305 is up and down or front and rear. It is a suitable configuration.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the central decorative body 305 is fixed to the left arm portion 304 and both the arm portions 303 and 304 are directly connected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By connecting the arm portions 303 and 304 to the central decorative body 305, the central decorative body 305 may function as a connecting portion.

  It is possible to arrange the central decorative body 305 as the right arm portion 303, but in this case, the power transmission mechanism may be complicated. Therefore, when the change is made, the inconvenience can be solved by transplanting the transmission mechanism and the drive motor to the right arm portion 303 together. However, when such a change is made, the configuration for moving the central decorative body 305 up and down and the configuration for rotating the central decoration body 305 are concentrated on one arm portion side, and the bias of the weight balance becomes large. This causes a decrease in the support function and causes enlargement of one arm part. For the above reasons, it is preferable to separately provide the above functions to the left and right arm portions 303 and 304 as shown in the above embodiment.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the arms 303 and 304 are displaced from the position protruding upward as a whole to the position protruding downward. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The movable range of the arm parts 303 and 304 is arbitrary. However, in order to secure the support function, it is preferable to avoid that both arm portions 303 are in a straight line at least in the standby position.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the arm portions 303 and 304 and the central decorative body 305 are hidden behind the second movable effect device 274 when the third movable effect device 275 is in the standby state. It is not limited to this. As long as the arm portion is configured to displace the central decorative body 305 by rotating in a long shape, it may be configured to extend in a direction intersecting the displacement direction of the central decorative body 305. For example, in the case where a surrounding portion surrounding the display screen 253a is separately provided, a configuration corresponding to the arm portion or the central decorative body is arranged behind the frame portion extending in a direction intersecting the moving direction of the central decorative body 305 in the surrounding portion. It is also possible to do.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the arm side contact portion 333 and the gear side contact portion 355 of the right arm portion 303 are in contact with each other while the central decorative body 305 is held at the standby position, and the load transmission direction is The driven gear 354 having the gear-side contact portion 355 is oriented toward the center of rotation. However, at least when the gear (motor) is restricted from rotating when it is held at the standby position, it is sufficient to be arranged at the standby position. In some cases, it is possible to employ a configuration having a restricting portion that restricts the rotation of the driven gear 354.

  (15) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as paying out medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window after the reel stops. Can be applied.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
The following feature A group is, “For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko game machine, a picture display device is provided that displays a change in picture when triggered by a ball entering a ball-throwing unit provided in the game area. There are things that are aimed at improving the degree of attention to the game by performing various effects on the display screen of the device. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which a degree of attention is further improved by providing a predetermined correspondence between an effect produced by the display of the change of the pattern and an effect produced by the effecting means (see, for example, JP-A-2002-78904). In recent years, the display screen tends to increase in size, and the increase in the size of the display screen makes it difficult to secure an arrangement area, an operation area, and the like for the production means. This can be a factor that makes the production using the production means obsolete, which is contrary to the purpose of providing the production means, and is not preferable for the arrangement of the production structure and the production function in the same configuration. Such a problem does not occur only in the vicinity of the display screen, but may also occur in the case where a configuration corresponding to the above-described effecting means is disposed in a place where a spatial restriction is likely to occur between peripheral parts and the like. This has been made in view of the background and issues such as.

Feature A1. An effect unit (first decoration unit 305) that produces an effect by performing a predetermined action in accordance with the game situation, and an effect means (first drive motor 401 for rotation) that operates the effect mechanism (first rotation drive motor 401). 3 movable effect device 275),
The effect mechanism is disposed so as to be coaxial with the first rotating body (front-side gear member 431) that rotates based on the driving force from the effect driving unit, and the first rotating body includes the first rotating body. A second rotating body (back side gear member 441) rotatably provided so that a rotation difference is generated between the first rotating body and the first rotating body, and the first rotating body and the second rotating body. And a movable body (decorative members 461 and 462 fixed to the slider 451) that are displaced according to the rotation difference when a rotation difference occurs between them, and rotation by rotation of at least one of the two rotation bodies. A gaming machine configured to execute an effect and to execute a specific effect based on the displacement of the movable body.

  According to the feature A1, the movable body for specific effects is displaced by the rotation difference between the two rotating bodies. For this reason, in realizing both the rotation effect and the specific effect, the drive source can be shared. Therefore, various effects can be realized while simplifying the drive system. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game while suppressing the enlargement of the structure that occurs when trying to realize various effects (while suppressing spatial constraints).

  Feature A2. The first rotating body and the second rotating body are arranged so as to contact each other, and the second rotating body is rotatable by friction generated between the first rotating body and the first rotating body. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized by:

  In the configuration in which the movable body is operated based on the rotation difference, when the rotation difference suddenly reaches a desired amount, the player is more likely to miss the movement of the movable body. Moreover, the sudden displacement of the movable body becomes a factor that makes it appear as if the specific production has started simultaneously with the start of the rotation of the rotating body, making it difficult to distinguish between the two productions. That is, it is not preferable that the generation of the rotation difference (specifically, the rotation difference reaches a predetermined amount) is too rapid, because it may be an obstacle to the performance of the specific effect.

  In this regard, according to this feature, the rotating bodies are arranged in a stacked manner (arranged so as to be in contact with each other), and the second rotating body is rotated by friction until a desired rotational difference occurs. It takes a certain period of time. Thereby, a space can be given to the displacement of the movable body, and the presentation function can be exhibited well.

  Feature A3. Delay means (for example, a resistance gear 471) that generates the rotation difference by generating a resistance that prevents the rotation of the second rotating body and delaying the rotation of the second rotating body with respect to the rotation of the first rotating body. A gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A3, by providing the delay means (brake) that prevents the rotation of the second rotator, the rotation difference between the first rotator and the second rotator shown in the feature A1 can be easily generated.

  In particular, in the combination with the feature A2, when the friction generated between the two rotating bodies becomes large, the period during which the both rotating bodies rotate together by the static frictional force becomes uselessly long. Therefore, by actively generating resistance using the delay means, it is possible to prevent the period during which the rotation is integrally performed due to the static frictional force from being extended.

  In addition, it is preferable that the delay unit is provided separately from the second rotating body and the drag is generated while being in contact with the second rotating body. Since the magnitude of the frictional force generated between the two rotating bodies can easily change due to individual differences during manufacturing, etc., such individual differences can be complemented on the delay means side by making the delay means separate. This is because it becomes easy.

  Further, it is preferable that the resistance generated by the “delay means” is set smaller than the static frictional resistance generated between the first rotating body and the second rotating body. This is beneficial in avoiding that when the resistance due to the delay means is larger than the static frictional resistance, the resistance becomes dominant and the two rotating bodies are separated immediately.

  Feature A4. The movable body is configured to follow the rotation of the first rotating body and the second rotating body and rotate around the rotation center of both rotating bodies, and a rotation difference between the rotating bodies is generated. Accordingly, the gaming machine according to feature A3, wherein the gaming machine is displaced to the side away from the center of rotation.

  In the configuration having the delay means shown in the feature A3, on the other hand, the above-mentioned various effects can be expected, but the load generated in the effect driving unit becomes large. In this respect, according to the combination with the configuration in which the movable body is displaced away from the center of rotation of the rotating body with the occurrence of the rotation difference, the inertial force generated in the rotating body due to the displacement of the movable body due to the rotation difference is large. Become. Since this inertial force acts so as to cancel or reduce the resistance caused by the delay means, it is possible to suppress an increase in the load generated in the effect drive unit.

Feature A5. The first rotating body and the second rotating body are provided with guide portions (slits 433 and 442) for guiding the movable body,
The guide part is
A first guide portion (front side slit 433) provided on one of the first rotating body and the second rotating body and extending in a radial direction of the both rotating bodies;
Provided on the other of the first rotator and the second rotator and extending in a direction intersecting the radial direction of both rotators, with one end near the center of the rotator and the other end of the rotator The second guide part (back side slit 442) formed so as to be closer to the outer peripheral part of the
The movable body is
A first engaging portion (front side engaging protrusion 453) that engages with the first guiding portion and is movable along the first guiding portion while maintaining the engaged state;
A second engaging portion (back side engaging protrusion 454) that engages with the second guiding portion and is movable along the second guiding portion while maintaining the engaged state;
Due to the rotation difference between the first rotating body and the second rotating body, a phase difference is generated between the first guide portion and the second guide portion, and due to the occurrence of the phase difference, the engaging portions are moved by the guide portions. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein the movable body is guided to a side away from a rotation center portion of the rotating body by being pushed to the outer peripheral side.

  According to the feature A5, the movable body can be guided to the outer peripheral portion side by the phase difference between the guide portions provided in each rotating body. Thereby, for example, the player can be given an impression as if the rotating body has become large, and the degree of attention to the specific effect can be improved.

  Further, according to this feature, the upper limit of the rotation difference of the rotating body can be defined by the engaging portion of the movable body and the guide portion of the rotating body. However, when such a limiting function is provided, an impact is likely to occur in the engaging portion and the guide portion at the timing when the increase in the rotation difference is limited. The occurrence of such an impact increases as the difference in rotational speed between the two rotating bodies increases. In this regard, as shown in the feature A2, etc., in the configuration that allows the second rotating body to rotate by the frictional force generated between the both rotating bodies, the difference in the rotation speed can be reduced, and the result As described above, it is possible to make it difficult to cause inconveniences such as deformation and breakage due to the occurrence of the impact described above.

  Feature A6. The gaming machine according to Feature A5, wherein the other end portion on the outer peripheral portion side of the second guide portion is formed along the outer peripheral portion.

  According to the feature A6, the movable body can be held at a position closer to the outer periphery of the rotating body in a situation where the movable body reaches the other end of the second guide portion. Specifically, even when the supply of driving force to the rotating body is stopped, the movable body is prevented from being displaced toward the center of rotation due to its own weight, and the movable body returns to its original position. By doing, it can avoid that a phase difference (rotational difference) becomes small. As a result, when the rotation of the rotating body is stopped, the specific effect can be continued even after the rotating body is stopped while suppressing the appearance of the effect mechanism from being distorted.

  In view of the technical significance of this feature, the “second guide portion” is referred to as “maintenance means” that maintains the rotational difference between the rotating bodies even when the rotation of the rotating bodies is stopped. Is also possible.

  Feature A7. The gaming machine according to Feature A5 or Feature A6, wherein a plurality of the movable bodies are arranged at equal intervals along the outer periphery of the first rotating body or the second rotating body.

  The rotation difference between the two rotating bodies does not occur only in a part of the rotating body but occurs in the whole. Therefore, by providing a plurality of guide portions side by side in the circumferential direction of the rotating body, the movable body can be displaced by each guide portion.

  In particular, in the configuration in which the displacement of the movable body based on the rotational difference between the two rotating bodies is realized using the guide portion and the engaging portion as shown in the feature A5, the occupied area of the configuration in which the movable body is displaced Expansion can be suppressed. In other words, even if a configuration including a plurality of movable bodies is provided, it is difficult to cause a problem in arranging a configuration for realizing the displacement on the rotating body. Therefore, a combination of the configuration shown in the feature A5 and the configuration shown in this feature can realize a preferable configuration for improving the degree of attention to the specific effect.

  Moreover, by having a plurality of movable bodies, the load reducing function by the inertial force shown in the feature A4 can be more suitably exhibited. In particular, it is possible to stabilize the behavior at the time of rotation by arranging them at equal intervals along the outer periphery of the rotating body.

  Each rotating body is preferably configured so that the weight including the movable body is uniform in the circumferential direction. By setting it as the said structure, the said load reduction function and rotation stabilization function can be exhibited more suitably.

  Feature A8. Any one of features A1 to A7, wherein the inertial force generated in the first rotary body at the end of the rotation is greater than the inertial force generated in the second rotary body. The gaming machine described in one.

  According to the feature A8, even when the supply of the driving force is stopped and both the rotating bodies are decelerated → stopped, the rotation difference is easily maintained. Thus, by maintaining the rotation difference, it is possible to continue the specific effect even after the end of the rotation effect.

Feature A9. The stage drive unit is configured to be rotatable in both forward and reverse directions,
The effect means is a drive control means for controlling the drive so that the effect drive unit rotates forward when the rotation effect is executed, and for performing the drive control so as to reversely rotate the effect drive unit after the end of the rotation effect. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A9, it is possible to eliminate the rotation difference that has occurred in both rotating bodies by rotating the effect driving unit in the reverse direction. As a result, the effect mechanism can be returned to a standby state in which the next rotation effect or the like can be executed after execution of the rotation effect or the specific effect.

<Feature B group>
The following feature group B is, “For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a pattern display device that displays a variation of a pattern triggered by a ball entering a ball-entry unit provided in a game area. There are things that are aimed at improving the degree of attention to the game by performing various effects on the display screen of the device. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which a degree of attention is further improved by providing a predetermined correspondence between an effect produced by the display of the change of the pattern and an effect produced by the effecting means (see, for example, JP-A-2002-78904). Here, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the production by diversifying (complicating) the movement of the production using the movable production means. Naga , Although in the configuration with a complex motion to the effect that can be expected attention improvement, the risk of failure such as operation due to factors such as a failure increases. "That has been made in view of the background and issues like.

Feature B1. An effect unit having an effect mechanism (third movable effect device 275) and a control device (notification / effect control device 140) that executes a predetermined effect by driving and controlling the effect mechanism,
The production mechanism is
A rotating body (center decoration) that is provided at the first position and the second position so as to be displaceable, and is visible from the front of the gaming machine in the state where it is disposed at the second position. Body 305),
A first driving means (elevating drive motor 351) for displacing the rotating body from the first position to the second position by being controlled by the control device;
By being driven and controlled by the control device, the second drive unit (rotation drive motor 401) that generates a driving force for rotating the rotating body, and the rotation based on the operation of the second drive unit Second driving means having a plurality of transmission gears (transmission gears 383) for transmitting the driving force from the driving unit to the rotating body;
The control device is configured to perform drive control of each driving unit so that the rotating body rotates in a predetermined direction in a state where the rotating body is arranged at the second position when the predetermined effect is executed. And
Each of the transmission gears has a plurality of tooth portions (for example, tooth portions 391 and 395) projecting along the outer peripheral portion of each of the transmission gears, and means for transmitting a driving force when the adjacent transmission gears mesh with each other. Is configured to function as
Each of the transmission gears is configured such that a predetermined gap (backlash) is formed in the rotation direction of each of the transmission gears between the tooth portions engaged with each other in the adjacent transmission gears.
The effect mechanism rotates the rotating body in a predetermined direction in the predetermined gap by rotating any of the plurality of transmission gears according to the displacement of the rotating body from the first position to the second position. Gap adjustment means for reducing the ratio of the gap on the side where the tooth portions come into contact with each other when rotating (the positional relationship between the fixed gear 384 and the specific movable gear 386 is changed based on the power from the lifting drive motor 351. A gaming machine characterized by having a function).

  As shown in the feature B1, in the configuration in which the effect function is exhibited by utilizing the displacement of the position of the rotating body and the rotation of the rotating body, the predetermined gap (so-called “backlash” is provided between the teeth of each transmission gear. )), It is possible to suppress the displacement of the rotating body between the first position and the second position from being smoothly performed by the support of the transmission gear or the like.

  Here, intentionally giving a clearance (play) to the meshing of the transmission gear is beneficial for smooth displacement of the rotating body between the first position and the second position. However, such a clearance may cause a large impact between the transmission gears when rotating the rotating body (when transmitting power), or may cause a decrease in responsiveness when performing the performance. obtain. In particular, the occurrence of such an impact is assumed to increase the load generated in the transmission gears and cause deformation or breakage of the transmission gears. This is not preferable because it causes a malfunction of the effect mechanism.

  In this regard, according to this feature, when the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position to rotate the rotating body in a predetermined direction among the predetermined gaps, there is a gap on the side where the tooth portions contact each other. The proportion occupied is reduced (that is, the positional relationship between the meshing tooth portions is deviated in the operation direction). Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the impact mentioned above can be suppressed, a 2nd drive means can be aimed at, or the fall of responsiveness can be suppressed, and it can contribute to the guarantee of a production function.

  For the reasons described above, it is possible to reduce the risk of malfunction and the like that may occur along with various effects.

  As for the “gap adjusting means”, the rotational position of the transmission gear is changed in accordance with the displacement of the rotating body from the first position to the second position, and the rotating body of the predetermined gap is changed. If attention is paid to the function of reducing the gap on the side where the tooth portions come into contact with each other when rotating in a predetermined direction, it can also be referred to as “variable means” or the like that generates a bias in the gap while maintaining the predetermined gap itself. It is. The “gap adjusting means” may be “a means for adjusting so as to eliminate the gap before rotating the rotating body in a predetermined direction”.

  Feature B2. The gap adjusting means rotates the transmission gears when the rotary body is rotated in a predetermined direction in the predetermined gap as the rotary body is displaced from the first position to the second position. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein when the gap in the direction is rotated in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction, the gap is adjusted to be smaller than the gap in the direction in which each transmission gear rotates.

  According to the feature B2, the rotation direction of each transmission gear when rotating the rotating body in a predetermined direction (also referred to as “first rotation direction”) and each transmission gear when rotating the rotating body opposite to the predetermined direction. When the sizes of the gaps are compared with each other in the rotation direction (also referred to as “second rotation direction”), the gap between the surfaces contacting by rotating in the first rotation direction rotates in the second rotation direction. This is smaller than the gap between the contacting surfaces. Thereby, it is possible to suitably reduce the impact generated when the rotating body is rotated, and to appropriately exhibit the effect shown in the feature B1.

  Feature B3. The gap adjusting means causes the teeth of the transmission gears to contact each other by rotating any of the transmission gears in accordance with the displacement of the rotating body from the first position to the second position. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, wherein a transmission path for driving force when rotating the rotating body in a predetermined direction is secured.

  According to the feature B3, when the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position (for example, the position where the rotation effect is performed), the tooth portions of the transmission gears come into contact with each other, and the transmission path for the driving force is secured. Thus, it can avoid that tooth parts collide vigorously by closing the clearance gap between tooth parts. Therefore, the occurrence of the impact shown in the feature A1 can be more suitably suppressed. Moreover, according to the structure shown to this characteristic, it can suppress that operation | movement of a rotary body is delayed with respect to operation | movement of a drive part, and can improve the response of the operation | movement of a rotary body with respect to a drive part.

Feature B4. A first gear member (for example, a fixed gear 384) and a second gear member (for example, a specific movable gear 386) as the plurality of transmission gears;
The first gear member is disposed so that its position does not change regardless of the displacement of the rotating body from the first position to the second position;
The positional relationship between the second gear member and the first gear member changes while maintaining the meshing with the first gear member as the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position. It is arranged at the position to
The gap adjusting means rotates the rotating body in a predetermined direction in the predetermined gap by rotating the second gear member in accordance with a change in a relative position between the second gear member and the first gear member. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein a ratio of a gap on a side where the tooth portions come into contact with each other is reduced.

  According to the feature B4, the meshing point (contact portion of each tooth portion) is changed by changing the relative position between the first gear member and the second gear member. By using such a movement, it becomes possible to cause the change (bias) of the gap shown in the feature B1 while suppressing the complexity of the configuration.

Feature B5. A first gear member (for example, a fixed gear 384) and a second gear member (for example, a specific movable gear 386) as the plurality of transmission gears;
The second gear member moves along the outer periphery of the first gear member while maintaining meshing with the first gear member as the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position. Is configured as
The gap adjusting means is configured to rotate the second gear member around the central axis of the second gear member when the second gear member moves along the first gear member, whereby the predetermined gap The game according to any one of features B1 to B3, characterized in that when the rotating body is rotated in a predetermined direction, the ratio of the gap on the side where the tooth portions contact each other is reduced. Machine.

  According to the feature B5, the meshing point (contact portion of each tooth portion) is changed by changing the relative position between the first gear member and the second gear member. By using such a movement, it becomes possible to cause the change (bias) of the gap shown in the feature B1 while suppressing the complexity of the configuration.

  In particular, the second gear member moves along the outer periphery of the first gear member while maintaining meshing with the first gear member as the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position. For this reason, it is possible to avoid the degree of meshing from becoming loose or strong, and it is possible to stably exhibit the power transmission function of the second drive unit.

  In each configuration shown in the feature B4 and the feature B5, the second gear member is displaced in a state where the first gear member is stopped (non-driven state of the first drive unit). The rotation of the gear member can be preferably induced.

Feature B6. A base body (base body 251 or mounting holder 302) on which the effect mechanism is mounted;
The base body is provided with a holding portion (bearing portion 361) for holding the rotating body,
The holding portion is attached to the base body so as to be rotatable, and the rotating body is displaced to the first position and the second position when the holding portion rotates. And
The drive unit is attached to the base body,
The first gear member is arranged such that its rotation center axis is located on the same axis as the rotation center axis of the holding portion,
The feature B4 or feature B5 is characterized in that the second gear member is attached to the holding portion so that the rotation center axis thereof and the rotation center axis of the holding portion are not located on the same axis. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature B6, the rotating body is displaced to the first position / second position by rotating the holding portion. Here, the first gear member is provided at the rotation base end portion of the holding portion so as to be positioned on the same axis as the rotation center axis of the holding portion, and the second gear member is disposed from the rotation center axis of the holding portion. By providing it at a distant position, the function shown in the feature B4 or the feature B5 can be exhibited with a simple configuration.

  Desirably, the outer diameter of the first gear member may be configured to coincide with the track so that the outer peripheral portion of the second gear member passes as the holding portion rotates.

Feature B7. The holding portion has a long shape, and the rotating body is disposed at a rotating tip portion thereof.
In the holding portion, a plurality of gear members including the second gear member as the transmission gear are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the holding portion between the rotation base end portion of the holding portion and the rotating body. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein:

  As shown in the feature B7, if a plurality of gear members are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the holding portion, it is possible to prevent the holding portion from becoming unnecessarily wide while securing a power transmission path, and the production mechanism Can contribute to the improvement of the appearance.

  Further, the larger the number of gear members, the larger the total backlash, but the individual backlash between adjacent gear members does not become excessively large. For this reason, it is possible to pack individual backlashes without greatly changing the positional relationship between the first gear member and the second gear member.

Feature B8. The form of the rotating body is changed from the first form to the second form by rotating the rotating body in the predetermined direction, and the form is changed to the second form by rotating in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction. Is configured to return to the first form,
The gap adjusting means rotates each transmission gear in accordance with the displacement of the rotating body from the second position to the first position, thereby causing the rotating body to rotate in a direction opposite to a predetermined direction in the predetermined gap. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B7, wherein a ratio of a gap on a side where the tooth portions come into contact with each other when the teeth are rotated is reduced.

  According to the feature B8, by returning from the second position to the first position, the positional relationship between the meshing tooth portions changes so that the predetermined gap is biased to the opposite side. Thereby, even if the second drive unit is reversely rotated when the rotator is returned from the second form to the first form, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a large impact on the transmission gear.

  Feature B9. The rotating body is configured to be invisible from the front of the gaming machine when placed in the first position and to be visible from the front of the gaming machine when placed in the second position. The gaming machine according to Feature B8, wherein:

  According to the feature B9, it is possible to return to the first form in a situation where the rotating body is not visible after returning to the first position. When the rotating body that has become the second form at the second position returns to the first form on the spot, the effect of the effect using the effect mechanism is weakened. In this regard, according to the present feature, it is possible to return to the first position while maintaining the second form, and to return to the first form, so that it is possible to suppress a reduction in the impact of the production.

  In particular, as shown in the feature B8, since the preparation for switching to the first form is completed by the return to the first position, the switching operation can be smoothly performed.

  It is also possible to apply the technical idea shown in the feature A group and the technical idea shown in the later-described feature C group to the feature B group described in detail above.

<Feature C group>
The following feature C group is, “For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine includes a picture display device that displays a change in picture when triggered by a ball entering a pitching portion provided in a game area. There are things that are aimed at improving the degree of attention to the game by performing various effects on the display screen of the device. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which a degree of attention is further improved by providing a predetermined correspondence between an effect produced by the display of the change of the pattern and an effect produced by the effecting means (see, for example, JP-A-2002-78904). Here, it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the production by diversifying (complicating) the movement of the production using the movable production means. Naga , Although in the configuration with a complex motion to the effect that can be expected attention improvement, the risk of failure such as operation due to factors such as a failure increases. "That has been made in view of the background and issues like.

Feature C1. An effect mechanism (third movable effect device 275) having a decorative portion (central decorative body 305) that can be displaced at the first position and the second position, and a base portion (base body 251) on which the effect mechanism is mounted. A gaming machine,
The effect mechanism is provided with a first arm part (right arm part 303) and a second arm part (left arm part 304) that are rotatably attached to the base part and support the decoration part.
The decorative portion is disposed so as to be positioned between a rotation base end portion of the first arm portion and a rotation base end portion of the second arm portion, and the first arm portion and the second arm portion are arranged. The arm portion is configured to displace the decoration portion to the first position and the second position by rotating in opposite directions of rotation,
The first arm portion and the second arm portion are pivot tips of the respective arm portions while maintaining the support function of the decoration portion when the decoration portion is displaced to the first position and the second position. A gaming machine that is directly or indirectly connected such that the distance between the parts is allowed to change.

  According to the feature C1, by supporting the decorative portion by the two arm portions arranged on both sides of the decorative portion, the support function of the decorative portion can be suitably exhibited. In recent years, many game machines have adopted a configuration in which a decorative portion is cantilevered. However, in such a configuration, there is a concern that the support function is deteriorated by repeating the effect using the decorative portion which is heavy in weight. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present feature, the weight of the decoration portion can be distributed to the two arm portions, and the use of a large-sized or movable decoration portion that easily increases in weight can be promoted.

  By rotating both the arm portions in the opposite directions, the decoration portion can be displaced in a direction intersecting with an imaginary line connecting the both rotation base end portions. When realizing such movement of the decorative portion, the distance between the two arm portions changes and interferes with each other, so that one arm portion can be a factor that hinders the movement of the other arm portion. In this regard, in this feature, both arm portions maintain the support function of the decorative portion, and the distance between the rotating tip portions of each arm portion is allowed to change directly or indirectly. Because it is connected, such inconvenience does not occur. Thereby, as described above, it is possible to secure the effect function due to the displacement of the decoration part while improving the support function of the decoration part. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the effect using the effect mechanism in a gaming machine having a movable effect mechanism, and to suppress the risk of occurrence of malfunction due to the attention.

Feature C2. The first arm portion and the second arm portion are disposed such that the pivot base end portions of the arm portions are separated from each other left and right, and the pivot tip portion of the first arm portion is pivoted of the second arm portion. The base end side is configured such that the rotation tip end portion of the second arm portion faces the rotation base end side of the first arm portion,
The portion connecting the first arm portion and the second arm portion is connected to the first arm portion and the second arm portion as a whole in a state where the decoration portion is disposed at the first position. The first arm portion and the first arm portion in a state where the convex portion is convex on one side with a virtual straight line connecting the rotation base end portions of the arm portions around the portion, and the decorative portion is disposed at the first position. The second arm portion as a whole allows a change in the distance between the rotating tip portions of both arm portions in a range that protrudes to the other side across the virtual straight line with the connecting portion as a center. The gaming machine according to Feature C1.

  According to the feature C2, it is displaced so as to be in the first position (convex upward) and the second position (convex downward) via a state in which the distance between the tip ends of both arm portions is closest. Thereby, not only the movement distance between the first position and the second position is earned, but also when the player visually recognizes the position of the decoration portion, the difference between the positions can be clarified.

Feature C3. The first arm portion and the second arm portion are disposed such that the pivot base end portions of the arm portions are separated from each other left and right, and the pivot tip portion of the first arm portion is pivoted of the second arm portion. The base end side is configured such that the rotation tip end portion of the second arm portion faces the rotation base end side of the first arm portion,
The portion connecting the first arm portion and the second arm portion is connected to the first arm portion and the second arm portion as a whole in a state where the decoration portion is disposed at the first position. The first arm portion and the second arm portion as a whole protrude downward with the joint portion as a whole in a state where the decorative portion is arranged at the first position. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein a change in the distance between the rotating tip portions of both arm portions in a range is allowed.

  According to the feature C3, the first and second positions (convex upward) and the second position (convex downward) are displaced through a state in which the distance between the tip ends of both arm portions is closest. Thereby, not only the movement distance between the first position and the second position is earned, but also when the player visually recognizes the position of the decoration portion, the difference between the positions can be clarified.

  In the first position and the second position, both arm portions are substantially U-shaped. As a result, the weight of the decorative portion can be distributed from the lower side to the right and left sides while waiting at each position. Thereby, it can suppress that the load to a specific direction (for example, downward) on a support part begins to increase greatly. For example, it is possible to perform the support function well compared to the case where each arm portion is in a straight line at either the first position or the second position.

  Feature C4. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the connected portion is disposed behind the decorative portion.

  The exposure of the connected part (mechanism part) in realizing the configuration shown in the feature C1 and the like can be a factor of deteriorating the appearance of the production mechanism. Therefore, as shown in this feature, it is possible to suppress deterioration in appearance by hiding the mechanism portion behind the decorative portion. In particular, according to the configuration in which the decorative portion is supported by the two arm portions as described above, it is possible to employ a large decorative portion. Therefore, the mechanism part can be easily hidden.

Feature C5. The effect mechanism has first drive means (lifting drive motor 351) for rotating the first arm part,
The connected portion is a link portion (connecting portion 310) that rotates the second arm portion in conjunction with the movement of the first arm portion based on the driving force from the first driving means. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4.

  In the configuration in which the decorative portion is supported by the two arm portions as shown in the feature C1 or the like, the displacement of the decorative portion may not be smoothly performed unless the movements of the two arm portions are synchronized. If two drive means are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with both arm portions, there is a possibility that the above synchronization will not be realized well. On the other hand, if the driving force from the first driving means is transmitted to the second arm part without going through the first arm part, the structure for transmitting the driving force becomes complicated. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if one arm portion is driven by one drive source, the portion connecting both arm portions is a link structure, and the other arm portion is interlocked, the above various types The occurrence of inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

Feature C6. The decorative part can be switched between a first form and a second form,
The effect mechanism is provided on the second arm portion side and outputs a driving force for switching the form of the decorative portion; and provided on the second arm portion, and the driving force from the driving portion is applied to the decorative portion. The game machine according to C5, further comprising second drive means (rotation drive motor 401) including a drive force transmission unit that switches the form of the decoration unit by transmitting to the drive.

  According to the feature C6, by arranging the configuration for displacing the decoration portion to the first position and the second position and the configuration for changing the form of the decoration portion separately for each arm portion, various types can be obtained. It is possible to suppress the bias of the configuration necessary for realizing the operation. Thereby, it can suppress that the weight balance of each arm part is biased too much, and it can be made to make compatible improvement of a production function and collateral of a support function suitably.

Feature C7. A pattern display unit (design display device 253) for variably displaying the pattern;
An enclosure (second movable effect device 274 of the center frame 95 or the back block 80b) that is disposed in front of the pattern display section and surrounds the pattern display area (for example, the display screen 253a) in the pattern display section from above.
The upper part of the surrounding part is formed in a long shape extending left and right, and the back thereof is configured to be invisible or difficult to view from the front of the gaming machine,
The first arm portion and the second arm portion are disposed sideways so as to overlap behind the upper portion of the surrounding portion in a state where the decoration portion is disposed at the first position,
The decorative portion is configured to be displaced to the second position overlapping the picture display area from the front by rotating both the arm portions downward. The features C1 to C6 are characterized in that The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature C7, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the design display area by surrounding the design display area due to the presence of the surrounding portion. Here, by hiding the arm part behind the upper part of the enclosing part, the configuration for securing the stroke when the decorative part is displaced up and down is a factor that presses the design display part (design display area). Can be suppressed. In other words, when the vertical displacement of the decoration portion is realized, it is possible to reduce the occupied area of the effect mechanism in the vertical direction (specifically, the configuration related to the stroke collateral) as compared to the case of using only the rails extending vertically. it can. Therefore, the production mechanism and the picture display unit can coexist suitably.

  It is also possible to apply the technical idea shown in the feature A group and the feature B group to the feature C group described in detail above.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball path (guidance rail 100) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area and game parts (nails, etc.) arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion (general prize opening) among these game parts 81 etc.) and a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player when the game ball passes.

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 80 ... Game board unit, 80a ... Game board, 80b ... Back block, 140 ... Notification / production control device, 251 ... Base body, 252 ... Variable display unit, 253 ... Symbol display device, 253a ... display screen, 274 ... second movable effect device as enclosure, 301, 302 ... mounting holder, 303 ... right arm as first arm, 304 ... left arm as second arm, 305 ... Decorative body constituting rotating body, 310: connecting portion as connecting portion, 311: bearing portion as holding portion, 331 ... link groove, 351 ... elevating drive motor, 361 ... bearing portion, 381 ... engaging pin, 383 ... Transmission gear, 384 ... Fixed gear, 385 ... Movable gear, 386 ... Specific movable gear, 391 ... Tooth part, 392 ... First contact surface, 393 ... Second contact surface, 39 ... tooth part, 396 ... first contact surface, 397 ... second contact surface, 401 ... driving motor for rotation, 422 ... rotating body, 431 ... front side gear member, 432 ... receiving groove, 433 ... front side slit constituting guide part 441 ... Back side gear member, 442 ... Back side slit constituting the guide portion, 451 ... Slider, 453, 454 ... Engagement pin constituting the engagement portion, 461, 462 ... Decoration member, 471 ... Resistance gear, PE ... Game Area, S ... Gap.

Claims (2)

Providing an effect mechanism having an effect mechanism and a control device that executes a predetermined effect by driving and controlling the effect mechanism;
The production mechanism is
A rotating body that is displaceably provided at the first position and the second position, is visible from the front of the gaming machine in a state of being arranged at the second position, and performs the effect by rotating in the same state;
First driving means for displacing the rotating body from the first position to the second position by being driven and controlled by the control device;
By being controlled by the control device, the second driving unit that generates a driving force for rotating the rotating body, and the driving force from the driving unit by rotating based on the operation of the second driving unit. Second driving means having a plurality of transmission gears for transmitting to the rotating body;
The control device is configured to perform drive control of each driving unit so that the rotating body rotates in a predetermined direction in a state where the rotating body is arranged at the second position when the predetermined effect is executed. And
Each of the transmission gears has a plurality of teeth protruding along the outer periphery of each of the transmission gears, and is configured to function as a means for transmitting a driving force when adjacent transmission gears mesh with each other. And
Each transmission gear is configured such that a predetermined gap is formed in the rotation direction of each transmission gear between the tooth portions meshing with each other in adjacent transmission gears,
A first gear member and a second gear member as the plurality of transmission gears;
The first gear member is disposed so that its position does not change regardless of the displacement of the rotating body from the first position to the second position;
The positional relationship between the second gear member and the first gear member changes while maintaining the meshing with the first gear member as the rotating body is displaced from the first position to the second position. It is arranged at the position to
In the effect mechanism, when the rotating body is rotated in the predetermined direction in the predetermined gap, the ratio of the gap on the side where the tooth portions contact each other is from the first position to the second position of the rotating body. The gaming machine is configured to decrease as the second gear member is displaced along the outer periphery of the first gear member in accordance with the displacement of the first gear member . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is any one of a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and a ball-cylinder spinning machine.

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