JP6334637B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting device provided on the game board, a big hit determination is made and a special symbol is variably displayed on the display. At this time, the liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the game board is decorated. There is a known gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner. Here, when the special symbol is a jackpot, the corresponding decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is started.

  In such a gaming machine, an effect using an accessory or the like is performed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In particular, in the so-called fierce heat production, which suggests that there is a high possibility of being a big hit, there is an effect in which an accessory moves (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-023617 A

  However, in recent gaming machines, the movement of the movable accessory has become more complex and faster. Therefore, if wiring for operating the movable accessory is performed in a limited space in the gaming machine, the wiring is damaged due to the movement of the movable accessory, and power supply or signal transmission or reception cannot be performed. Will not work, and there is a concern that it will reduce the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of games.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following application examples. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

[Application Example 1]
The gaming machine (100) of the present invention is a gaming machine (100) provided with a movable accessory (109, 5802) that operates in front of the game board (102), and moves together with the movable accessory (109, 5802). In order to prevent the circuit board (7100), the wiring (7301, 7302) extending from the circuit board (7100), and the wiring (7301, 7302) from being bent, the connection point (7106) in the circuit board (7100) , 7107) and fixing means (7303, 7305) for fixing using an elastic body (7303b), and the fixing means is wired by the elastic force of the elastic body by tightening the fastening means through the holes at both ends. and having a plate member for fixing against the fixed position, Tei the plate member, the substrate and the movable role was set to be connected to fastened together by a fastening means It is summarized in that.
[Application Example 2]
The wiring (7301, 7302) is a flexible flat cable, and the fixing means (7303, 7305) presses the flat side of the flexible flat cable (7301, 7302) to the fixing position by the elastic force of the elastic body (7303b). And fix it.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a state in which a glass frame 150 and an inner frame 170 are opened with respect to an outer frame 160. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a main ROM 301b and a main RAM 301c of the main control board 300. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows various determination tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table T2 and the distribution ratio of the jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 in case the operation lever 180 exists in an origin position from the substantially lower front. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 in case the operation lever 180 exists in an origin position from the substantially lower right. It is a right side view of frame gimmick mechanism 195 when operation lever 180 is at the origin position. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 exists in the 1st operation position or the 2nd operation position, and the moving rotary body 190 exists in an origin position from the front substantially lower direction. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 exists in a 1st operation position and the moving rotary body 190 exists in an origin position from the lower right part. FIG. 11 is a right side view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is at the first operation position or the second operation position and the movable rotating body 190 is at the origin position. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 exists in the 1st operation position and the moving rotary body 190 exists in the advance position from the front substantially lower direction. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 exists in a 1st operation position and the moving rotary body 190 exists in an advance position from the lower right substantially. It is a right side view of frame gimmick mechanism 195 when operation lever 180 is in the first operation position and moving rotator 190 is in the advanced position. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 exists in a stowed position from the front substantially lower direction. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 exists in a stowed position from the lower right substantially. It is a right view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is in the storage position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the operation lever. It is explanatory drawing which shows the gear structure etc. which are connected with the right arm part 181 in detail. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a drive force transmission structure of a motor 2113. It is explanatory drawing which shows the gear structure etc. which are connected with the left arm part 182 in detail. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the light emission aspect of the holding part 183 of the operation lever 180, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the light extinction aspect of the holding part 183. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the holding part 183 of the operation lever 180. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the interlocking mechanism of the operation lever 180 and retractable 137. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the interlocking mechanism of the operation lever 180 and retractable 137. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the behavior of the operation lever 180 typically. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the behavior of the moving rotary body 190 and the operation lever 180. FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows typically the relationship between the operation lever 180 and the display area 2610, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows typically the storage position of the operation lever 180. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the lever sensor 2001 and a detection area. It is a general view of the moving rotator unit 2700 when the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position. It is a general view of the moving rotator unit 2700 when the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position. FIG. 28 is a right side view of moving rotator unit 2700 in FIG. 27 (when moving rotator 190 is in the advanced position). It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting state of the moving rotary body 190 when the 1st stop surface 3106 has stopped. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting state of the moving rotary body 190 when the 2nd stop surface 3107 has stopped. It is the typical front view and left view for demonstrating the production aspect of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic side view for explaining a rotation effect type of a moving rotator 190. It is a typical left view for demonstrating the rattling effect of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect (a) of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect (b) of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect (c) of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the related production | presentation by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotary body 190. FIG. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is located in an origin position from the top. It is the figure which looked at the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is located in the 1st operation position from the top. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining an operation locus of the operation lever 180. FIG. It is a figure explaining the light emission movement unit, Comprising: (A), (B) is a front view, (C) is a rear view. (A) is an exploded view of the left rotation light emitting unit, (B) is an enlarged view of the light guide plate, (C) is a cross-sectional view of 41B-41c of (B), and (D) is a left fixed light emitting unit. It is a figure explaining LED arrangement | positioning. It is a typical side view which shows the positional relationship of a main display apparatus, a right side rotation light emission part, and a left side rotation light emission part. (A)-(C) is a figure explaining the composite production | presentation by a right side gimmick and a left side gimmick, (D) is a schematic diagram explaining the orbit of light at the time of rotation. (A)-(C) is a figure explaining an effect pattern. (A)-(C) are front views of a sub display device and a sub display device decoration unit. (A)-(C) are side views which show a sub display apparatus and a sub display apparatus decoration unit typically. (A)-(I) are side views which show a main display apparatus, a sub display apparatus, and a sub display apparatus decoration unit typically. (A), (B) is a front view of a sub display device and a sub display device movable unit. It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 for explaining the movement of the sub display device. (A), (B) is a front view which shows typically a part of moving mechanism which moves a nail-like accessory. It is a figure explaining the mechanism which bends a nail | claw-shaped accessory, a 1st connection part, and a 2nd connection part, Comprising: (A) is a rear view of a 1st support part, (B), (C) is a rotary piece. It is an enlarged view. (A), (B) is a side view which shows a sub display apparatus and a sub display apparatus decoration unit typically, (C) is an enlarged view of a 1st connection part, (D) is a 2nd connection part. FIG. It is an external view of the 1st production button in the state where the button cover was removed. It is an external view of a button part and a button cover. It is an external view of a 1st board | substrate and a 2nd board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structure of a mechanism part. FIG. 11 shows how the first effect button 135 is activated. It is a figure which shows a mode that light injects into the cover from LED of a 2nd board | substrate. It is an external view when a face gimmick develops. It is a structural diagram of the operating mechanism that operates the face gimmick, It is a figure which shows the mode of operation | movement of a face gimmick. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed by a main control board 300. FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing details of the effect control board 320. FIG. 38 shows a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. It is a flowchart of an effect pattern determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating a display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example 1 of a cooperation with a display effect and an accessory movable effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example 2 of a cooperation with a display effect and an accessory movable effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a series of display effects including a resurrection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example 3 of a cooperation with a display effect and an accessory movable effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example 4 of a cooperation with a display effect and an accessory movable effect. It is the front view and back view of a circuit board. It is a schematic external view of a flexible flat cable. It is an enlarged view of the attachment part of a flexible flat cable. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the effect of the attachment member when an Aigimic act | operates.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 100 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[Configuration of gaming machine 100]
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a glass frame 150 and an inner frame 1 with respect to the outer frame 160.
1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine 100 showing a state in which 70 is opened. FIG. The gaming machine 100 fires a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, a pachinko game in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the win. Machine.

In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “X direction”, particularly, the right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “+ X direction”, and the left direction of the gaming machine 100 is referred to as “−X” as necessary. direction"
Also called. The up and down direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “Y direction”, in particular, the upward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “+ Y direction”, and the downward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “−Y direction”. Further, the depth direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “Z direction”, in particular, the direction toward the back side with respect to the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “+ Z direction”, and the direction toward the near side with respect to the gaming machine 100 is “ Also referred to as “−Z direction”.

The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 attached to an island facility of a game store, an inner frame 170 rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160, and a front side of the inner frame 170. The inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150 rotatably supported are provided. As shown in FIG. 2, a glass member 151 is detachably provided on the glass frame 150 from the back side. Further, a glass frame opening switch (not shown) for detecting that the glass frame 150 is opened is provided at a predetermined position of the glass frame 150, and that the inner frame 170 is opened at a predetermined position of the inner frame 170. An inner frame opening switch (not shown) for detection is provided.

The inner frame 170 is provided with main mechanisms constituting the gaming machine 100, various components, a board, and the like, and a gaming board 102 is detachably provided. Glass member 151 and game board 1
A game area 106 is provided between the game area and the game 02. The game area 106 includes a game ball flow area (not shown) through which game balls flow down, a display screen area of the main display device 131, and a display screen area of the sub display device 139.

On the lower side of the glass frame 150, an upper plate 128, a lower plate 129, and a firing handle device 103 are provided. The upper plate 128 is a plate for storing game balls to be launched into the game area 106. The lower plate 129 is a plate for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 128. The game balls stored in the upper plate 128 are led to a launch rail (not shown), and are guided to a guide rail (not shown) through the launch rail by a launch handle device 103 with a predetermined launch strength. Launched in area 106 (game ball falling area). In this case, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 due to the rotation operation of the launch handle device 103 by the player passes through the left route 106 a or the right route 106 b in the game ball flow-down area included in the game region 106. To do. Specifically, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively weakly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 can pass through the left route 106a. On the other hand, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 with a comparatively strong force, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 can pass through the right route 106b.

The upper plate 128 has a first effect button 1 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation.
35 and a second effect button 136 are provided. The first effect button 135 is mainly “
The second effect button 136 mainly functions as a “select button”. Details of the first effect button 135 will be described later.

On the other hand, on the upper front side of the glass frame 150, as shown in FIG. 1, an operation lever 180 that can be operated by the player, a movable rotating body 190 that can be moved and rotated, and left and right sides of the movable rotating body 190 are arranged. A pair of retractable 137 is provided which can be rotated in the directions indicated by arrows A and B in FIG. As will be described later, the operation lever 180 is a component of the operation lever unit 189, the moving rotator 190 is a component of the moving rotator unit 2700, and the retractable 137 is a component of the retractable unit 137u. . Operation lever unit 189, moving rotating body unit 2700, and retractable unit 13
7u is also referred to as “frame gimmick mechanism 195”.

A first starting device 112 having a starting area where a game ball can enter is provided in an area substantially below the center of the gaming area 106. The first starting device 112 is a general winning device type winning device. When a game ball is won, a big hit random number is acquired and a big hit determination is made, and a predetermined winning ball (for example, three) is paid out. .

Further, below the first starter 112, a second starter 115 having a starter region where a game ball can enter is provided. The second starter 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a pair of movable pieces 115b. The first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 115b is maintained in a closed state, and the pair of movable pieces 115b The second control is variably controlled in the open state. Note that when the second starter 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive a game ball (in FIG. 1, the second starter 115 is controlled to the first mode. Shown). On the other hand, when the second starting device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 115b function as a receiving tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting device 115 is facilitated. That is, when the second starting device 115 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.

When the game ball wins, the second starter 115 obtains a big hit random number and makes a big hit determination as in the first starter 112, and for example, the same award ball (three) as the first starter 112, for example. Will be paid out.

In the area on the left side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operation gate 113a having a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a hit random number is acquired and a hit determination is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

In the area on the right side of the game area 106, in order from the top, a normal symbol operation gate 113b having a normal area through which a game ball can pass, a big winning device 117 capable of entering a game ball, and a second game ball.
A guide plate 116 for guiding to the starter 115 is provided. Normal design gate 113
b has the same function as the normal symbol operation gate 113a.

The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that can be erected on the glass board side from the game board surface side, and the open / close door 117b is on the game board surface side. It is controlled to move between an open state standing up to a closed state and a closed state buried in the game board surface (FIG. 1 shows the time when the open / close door 117b is controlled in the open state). And the door 1
When 17b stands on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can win the big prize device 117. Further, when a game ball wins the grand prize winning device 117, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is paid out.

The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the region on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second starting device 115. Has a downward slope so as to be guided by rolling. That is, the guide plate 116 is the second starting device 1.
When 15 is in the second mode, it is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second starting device 115.

At the bottom of the game area 106, an out port 111 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first starter 112, the second starter 115, and the grand prize winning device 117. Yes.

A main display device 1 including a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 106.
31 is provided, and the main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is played, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Above all, the first starter 1
12. Based on the winning of the game ball of the second starter 115, a plurality of decorative symbols for informing the determination result of the jackpot are variably displayed, and a combination of specific decorative symbols (for example, 777) is stopped. By displaying the fixed stop, the jackpot is notified as a jackpot determination result.

In other words, the decorative symbol is a variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115. A variable display is performed in accordance with the display, and a stop display is performed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. In other words, the decorative symbol variation display by the main display device 131 and the special symbol variation display timing by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, during the display of this decorative design, you may win a jackpot by displaying various images, characters, etc., or by displaying a pre-reading effect of the reserved display related to the special design. The high expectation that is given to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a sub display device 13 is provided at a substantially central lower portion of the main display device 131.
9 is provided, and this sub-display device 139 provides an effect display of an auxiliary image of the display image of the main display device 131 in association with the image displayed on the main display device 131. Details of the sub display device 139 will be described later.

In this embodiment, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 are used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix. Alternatively, a display device such as a rotating drum may be used.

Further, the game area 106 includes a face gimmick 109, a right side gimmick 140, and a left side gimmick 141 as movable accessories that perform various effects by moving in a predetermined motion according to the progress of the game by the player. Is provided. The face gimmick 109, the right side gimmick 140, and the left side gimmick 141 are configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and the face gimmick 109 is positioned at the upper center of the game area 106 at the right side gimmick 140.
The left side gimmick 141 is provided on the right and left sides of the game area 106. The details of the face gimmick 109, the right side gimmick 140, and the left side gimmick 141 will be described later.

Here, a display 125 is provided below the guide plate 116 as shown in FIG.
The display 125 includes a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, a first special symbol hold indicator 123, and a second And a special symbol hold indicator 124. Details of the display 125 will be described later.

The main display device 131 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 102, and three decorative symbols are variably displayed and various effects are displayed. Such an effect displayed on the main display device 131 is executed based on an effect pattern described later. Hereinafter, the effect displayed on the main display device 131 is also simply referred to as “display effect”. In the present embodiment, the decorative design includes numerals 1 to 9 and a special design.

In the display effect in the main display device 131, when the jackpot determination to be described later is won, that is, in the case of a jackpot, finally, three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and a jackpot symbol array (for example, “ "7,7,7" or the like) is displayed. In the case of a display effect, if a win is determined in the jackpot determination to be described later, that is, in the case of a loss, finally, three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and a lost symbol array (for example, “
"2, 5, 1", etc.) are displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize the result of the jackpot determination.

When the player performs so-called “left strike” in which the launch handle device 103 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 106. Meanwhile, the player handles the firing handle device 103.
When the so-called “right strike” is performed to maintain the state where the ball is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 106. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 113b and the big winning device 117.

The first starter 112 is a starter that is always open. On the other hand, the second starter 11
5 is normally closed by the movable piece 115b. The movable piece 115b is connected to the gate 11
Based on the determination result on condition that the game ball enters 3a, 113b, the second starter 115
Is released. In this case, a state in which a game ball is easy to enter is created. The game ball is the first starter 1
When a game ball enters 12 or the second starter 115, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and the following four determinations can be executed.
(1) A determination as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot determination).
(2) Determination of a symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol) for notifying the result of the jackpot determination on the display device 125 (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol determination).
(3) In this jackpot determination symbol determination, in the case of a jackpot, a symbol representing the type of jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol) is determined.
(4) Determination of whether or not to perform reach in the display effect on the main display device 131 (hereinafter, also referred to as reach determination) Determination of which variation pattern among a plurality of variation patterns (hereinafter, Also called variation pattern judgment)

The “hit game” is a special game that opens the grand prize winning device 117.
“Reach” means that, in the main display device 131, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols to be variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and the two decorative symbols constitute a jackpot symbol array 3
A case where two of the two decorative symbols are configured. For example, in the main display device 131, two decorative symbols out of three decorative symbols to be variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and the two decorative symbols are in the same state. In this case, the decorative symbols constituting two of the three decorative symbols constituting the jackpot symbol arrangement are also referred to as reach symbols.
Further, in the following description, the above four determinations that are executed on condition that a winning game ball has passed through the first starting device 112 is also referred to as “first special symbol determination”. The above four determinations executed on the condition of winning are also referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

When the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, a normal symbol random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the movable piece 115b is opened. In the following, the gate 113a,
The determination executed on condition that the game ball passes to 113b is also referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning in normal symbol determination, that is, the movable piece 11
The probability of determining that 5b is to be released is a specification that changes depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100.

The big winning device 117 is opened according to the result of the jackpot symbol determination. Grand prize device 117
A plate for opening and closing the grand prize winning device 117 is provided at the opening. Grand prize device 11
7 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed in which the plate is operated to open the winning device 117. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing “right-handed” during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not performed.

[Description of Display 125]
The display 125 shown in FIG. 1 mainly displays information related to jackpot symbol determination and normal symbol determination. The first special symbol display 120, the second special symbol display 122, and the first special symbol hold display 1
23, a second special symbol hold indicator 124, a normal symbol indicator 118, and a normal symbol hold indicator 119.

When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display unit 120 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol on the first special symbol determination based on the stopped special display. Inform the results. On the first special symbol display 120, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot or a loss symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is displayed in a stopped manner. The

When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 122 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops the display. The special symbol displayed in the second special symbol determination determines the jackpot symbol determination in the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. On the second special symbol display 122, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot or a loss symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is stopped and displayed. .

By the way, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 112, such as during a special symbol variation display or a big hit game related to the special symbol determination, is triggered by this winning. 1 Special symbol determination and symbol variation display are not immediately executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function for holding the first special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the first special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The first special symbol hold indicator 123 displays the number of hold information for determining the first special symbol stored in this way.

Similarly, when the gaming machine 100 wins a new game ball in the second starting device 115, such as during a special symbol variation display or a big hit game related to the special symbol determination, the gaming machine 100 receives the second special symbol as a trigger. It is configured not to immediately execute determination and symbol variation display. Therefore, gaming machine 1
00 holds the second special symbol determination, and 4 pieces of random number information for the second special symbol determination are 1
A hold function for storing as a set of hold information is provided. The second special symbol hold indicator 124 is
The number of hold information for second special symbol determination stored in this way is displayed.

When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 118 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops the display, and notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination based on the stopped and displayed normal symbol. By the way, when the normal symbol display 118 is displaying the variation of the normal symbol, the game ball is moved to the gate 11.
Even if it passes 3a, 113b, it becomes the structure which does not immediately perform the fluctuation | variation display of the normal symbol which concerns on a normal symbol determination and a normal symbol determination. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 suspends the normal symbol determination,
A hold function is provided for storing normal symbol random number information for the normal symbol determination as hold information. The normal symbol hold indicator 119 displays the number of hold information for normal symbol determination stored in this way.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 100]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 3
00, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301. The one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. Also, the main control board 300
Has an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

The main control input port includes a gate detection switch 303 that detects that a game ball has entered the gates 113a and 113b, and a first starter that detects that a game ball has entered the first starter 112. A detection switch 304, a second starter detection switch 305 that detects that a game ball has entered the second starter 115, a winning device detection switch 306 that detects that a game ball has entered the big winning device 117, and The payout control board 310 is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

The main control output port displays a starter opening / closing solenoid 307 for opening / closing the movable piece 115b, a big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 for operating a plate for opening / closing the big winning device 117, a special symbol, and a normal symbol. Symbol displays 118, 120, 122, symbol hold indicators 119, 123, 124 for displaying the number of reserved information for special symbol determination and the number of reserved information for normal symbol determination, game information output for outputting an external information signal The terminal board 309, the payout control board 310, and the effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. Game information output terminal board 3
09 is connected to the main control board 300 by wiring, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main ROM 301 b and the main RAM 301 c of the main control board 300. 4A is a diagram for explaining storage information stored in the main ROM 301b, and FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining a storage area in the main RAM 301c.

The main ROM 301b stores game control programs and tables necessary for various games. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the main ROM 301b stores a jackpot determination table T1, a jackpot symbol determination table T2, a reach determination table T3, a variation pattern table T4, and a normal symbol determination table T5. ing.

The jackpot determination table T1 is a table for determining a jackpot based on a jackpot random number. The jackpot determination table T1 is two jackpot determination tables, that is,
It includes a non-probability change jackpot determination table T1A and a probability change jackpot determination table T1B.
The jackpot symbol determination table T2 is a table for performing jackpot symbol determination based on the jackpot symbol random number. The jackpot symbol determination table T2 includes two jackpot symbol determination tables, that is, a special one jackpot symbol determination table T2A and a special two jackpot symbol determination table T2B.

The reach determination table T3 is a table for performing reach determination based on the reach determination random number. The reach determination table T3 includes four reach determination tables (not shown), that is, a special 1 normal time reach determination table, a special 1 probability change reach determination table, a special 2 normal time reach determination table, and a special 2 probability change time. And reach determination table. These four reach determination tables are selected depending on the gaming state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in the display effect based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The special 1 probability change reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in a display effect based on entering the first starting device 112 in the probability change gaming state. The special 2 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in the display effect based on the ball entering the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The special 2 probability change reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach using a decorative symbol in a display effect based on the ball entering the second starter 115 in the probability change gaming state.
The details of various game states such as the non-probability change game state and the probability change game state will be described later.

The variation pattern table T4 is a table for performing variation pattern determination based on variation pattern random numbers. The fluctuation pattern table T4 includes four fluctuation pattern tables, that is, a special 1 normal fluctuation pattern table T4A and a special 1 positive fluctuation pattern table T.
4B, special 2 normal variation pattern table T4C, special 2 variable variation pattern table T
4D. These four variation pattern tables are selected according to the gaming state and the special symbol type. Specifically, the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variation gaming state. The special 1 variation pattern table T4B is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the probability variation gaming state. The special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C is in the non-probability variable gaming state, and the second starter 11
5 is a table for selecting a variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry to 5; Special 2
The probability variation time variation pattern table T4D is a table for selecting a variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 115 in the probability variation gaming state.

The normal symbol determination table T5 is a table for performing normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number.
Details of the jackpot determination table T1, the jackpot symbol determination table T2, the variation pattern table T4, and the normal symbol determination table T5 will be described later.

The main RAM 301c functions as a data work area when the main CPU 301a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 301
c, as shown in FIG. 4B, the hold information storage area 301cx and the hold information determination area 30
1 cy. Further, the main RAM 301c is a storage area (not shown) for storing various flags (probability changing game flag, short-time game flag, jackpot game flag, etc., which will be described later), various recorded values (variable K, constant Km, which will be described later) and the like. Z).

The hold information storage area 301cx has four hold information areas (first hold information area, second hold information area, third hold information area, and fourth hold information area) that can store hold information related to the first starter 112. And four on-hold information areas in which the on-hold information relating to the second starter 115 can be stored (first
A holding information area, a second holding information area, a third holding information area, and a fourth holding information area). In the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol in the hold information storage area 301cx, the hold information is stored in the first hold information area with the highest priority, and the hold information is stored in the first hold information area. If stored, then the second reserved information area is preferentially stored, the third reserved information area is preferentially stored, and finally the fourth reserved information area is stored. Selected. The same applies to the hold information area corresponding to the second special symbol.
The hold information determination area 301cy is a determination area in which special symbol determination is executed based on the hold information.

The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU detects a payout ball measuring switch 311 that detects whether or not a game ball has been paid out.
Based on the input signal from the door opening switch 312 and the timer, the program stored in the payout ROM is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, payout R
The AM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on various commands received from the main control board 300, the first effect button 135, the second effect button 136, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the change start command from the main control board 300, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 331, the operation lever unit 189, the moving rotating body unit 2700, the light emission. An effect pattern for determining the effect pattern for causing the moving unit 4000, the sub display device movable unit 4801, the sub display device decoration unit 4501, and the first effect button 135 to execute the game effect, and executing the effect pattern. A designation command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. Details of the determination of the effect pattern will be described later.

The sub ROM 320b stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a plurality of tables. Details of these tables will be described later.

The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area at the time of the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 320a, and includes a gaming state, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a count counter, and
The firing operation information and the like are stored. The sub RAM 320c is provided with a plurality of storage areas. Details of these storage areas will be described later.

The image control board 330 includes an image CPU (not shown), a control ROM, a control RAM, a CGROM, a VRAM, and a VDP for performing image display control of the main display device 131, an audio CPU,
An audio ROM and an audio RAM are provided. The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and a main display device 131, a sub display device 139, and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area when the image CPU performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation based on the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the main display device 131. The image CPU executes a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time as reading, predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is developed in the VRAM, and the image data developed in the VRAM is controlled to be displayed on the main display device 131, thereby realizing a display effect.

The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time, audio output control is performed in the audio output device 331 to realize audio production.

The lamp control board 340 controls lighting or blinking of lighting devices 342 such as a panel lamp 122 provided on the game board 102 and a frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101 to realize an illumination effect. The lamp control board 340 controls the operation of the driven unit (movable body) by controlling the operation of the operation lever unit 189, the light emission moving unit 4000, the sub display device movable unit 4801, and the sub display device decoration unit 4501. ) Can be moved.

The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the firing handle device 103, and the player can use the firing handle device 1.
When touching 03 is detected, a touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to the firing control board 350.

The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, the production control board 32
At 0, it becomes possible to detect the launch of a game ball.

The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and the gaming machine 100
Supply the power supply voltage. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power interruption detection signal is sent to the main control board 3.
Output to 00. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 30
1a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a enters an operation stop state. The backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, but may be a battery, for example.
A capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Description of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables and the like. Specifically, FIG. 5 (A) shows a non-probability change jackpot determination table T1A, and FIG. 5 (B) shows a probability change jackpot determination table T1A.
1B, and FIG. 5C shows a normal symbol determination table T5.

In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming state relating to the jackpot determination can be set to “non-probability changing gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state”. Further, in the gaming machine 100, the game state relating to the normal symbol determination can be set to “non-short game state” or “time-short game state”.
These gaming states will be described below.

[Explanation of non-probability game state and probability change game state]
In the jackpot determination in the non-probability variable gaming state, the non-probability variable jackpot determination table T1A shown in FIG. 5A is used. In the non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, the jackpot value determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to three numerical values “0” to “2”. In the jackpot determination using the non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, a jackpot random number (a numerical value of “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 is obtained. If it is one of the above three jackpot values, it is determined as “big hit”, and if it is not any of them, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the case of the non-probability variable gaming state, the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot (also referred to as a jackpot probability) is 1/400.

In the jackpot determination in the probability variation state, the probability variation jackpot determination table T shown in FIG.
1B is used. In the probability change jackpot determination table T1B, the jackpot value determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to 20 numbers from “0” to “19”. In jackpot determination using the jackpot determination table T1B at the time of probability change, the first starter 112 or the second starter 11
The jackpot random number (any number from “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering 5
If it is any of the above 20 jackpot values, it is determined as “big hit”, and if it is not any of them, it is determined as “lost”. That is, the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state is 1/60.

Therefore, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability in the jackpot determination is set higher than that in the non-probability variation gaming state, and is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability variation gaming state. In the case of the probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”, and in the case of the non-probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Further, the transition from the non-probability change gaming state to the probability change game state or the transition from the probability change game state to the non-probability change game state may be executed after the end of the jackpot game.

[Explanation of non-short-time gaming state and short-time gaming state]
As shown in FIG. 5C, in the normal symbol determination table T5, in the normal symbol determination in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning value determined to be a winning is set only to “0”, and the normal symbol determination in the time-saving gaming state. Then, the hit value determined to be win is 655 from “0” to “65534”.
Set to 35.

In the normal symbol determination in the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value of “0” to “65535”) acquired when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b is the only hit value “1”. When it is “0”, it is determined as “winning”, and when it is not “0”,
It is determined as “losing”. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 1/65536.

On the other hand, in the normal symbol determination in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value of “0” to “65535”) acquired when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b is the hit value of the above 65535. When it is either, it is determined as “winning”, and when it is neither, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 65535 / 65536≈1 / 1.00002.

In the non-short-time gaming state, after the normal symbol determination is executed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gates 113a and 113b, the variation time from the start of the normal symbol change to the stop display is 12 The movable piece 115 is set to a relatively long time and is won when winning.
The opening control time for moving b to open the second starter 115 is set to be relatively short, 0.2 seconds. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 118, and the normal symbol that is variably displayed is Stop display 12 seconds after starting the variable display. If the determination result is a win, the second starter 115 is opened for 0.2 seconds by the movement of the movable piece 115b after the normal symbol stop display.

On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, after performing the normal symbol determination that is performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gates 113a and 113b, the variation time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol to the stop display Is set to be relatively short as 3 seconds, and the opening control time for moving the movable piece 115b to open the second starter 115 when the winning is won is set as relatively long as 2.5 seconds. That is, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 118, and the normal symbol displayed in a variable manner is changed. Stop display 3 seconds after the display starts.
If the determination result is a win, the second starting device 115 is opened for 2.5 seconds by the movement of the movable piece 115b after the normal symbol stop display.

As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol determination is set to be relatively low as 1/65536, and the variation time of the normal symbol is set to be relatively long as 12 seconds, and
The opening control time of the movable piece 115b is set to be relatively short as 0.2 seconds.
On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination hit probability is set to a relatively high value of 65535/65536, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a relatively short value of 3 seconds, and the movable piece 115b is opened. The control time is set relatively long as 2.5 seconds.

Therefore, when the same number of game balls have passed through the gates 113a and 113b, the time-short game state is more easily controlled to the open state than the non-time-short game state. Thereby, in the short-time gaming state, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed during the progress of the game, and the game can proceed more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state. In the short-time game state, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in the non-short-time game state, the short-time game flag is “OFF”. In addition, transition from non-time-saving gaming state to time-saving gaming state, or
The transition from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state can be executed after the jackpot game ends.

In the short-time gaming state of the above embodiment, compared to the non-short-time state, the probability of normal symbol determination is high, the variation time of the normal symbol is short, and the opening control time of the movable piece 115b is set long. Although the consumption of game balls is suppressed in the progress of the game, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the short-time gaming state, as compared with the non-short-time gaming state, at least one of the normal symbol determination hit probability, the normal symbol variation time, and the opening control time of the movable piece 115b suppresses the consumption of the game ball. It may be set to be. For example, in the short-time gaming state, in order to suppress the consumption of the game ball, it may be set so that only the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

Hereinafter, a gaming state that is a non-probability changing gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. A gaming state that is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state is also referred to as a low-probability short-time gaming state. A gaming state that is a probable gaming state and a short-time gaming state is also referred to as a high-probability short-time gaming state.
Also, the short-time gaming state can be continuously performed for a predetermined number of fluctuations. The number of fluctuations in which the short-time gaming state is performed in this way is also referred to as a time-short fluctuation number.

[Description of jackpot game]
The jackpot game is executed when the jackpot game flag is ON, the opening effect until the first prize winning device 117 is first opened, a plurality of round games in which the first prize winning device 117 repeats opening and closing, and the first prize winning device. And an ending effect until the next change of the special symbol is started. The round game refers to a single opening period of the grand prize winning device 117, and includes a round game with a long opening and a round game with a short opening.

In a long open round game, a prescribed number (9 in the present embodiment) is assigned to the grand prize winning device 117.
When one game ball enters, one round game ends. Even if the specified number of game balls do not enter, one round game ends when the specified number of seconds (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. In such a long open round game, it is easy for a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 117 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning game.
A large amount of prize balls can be obtained.

On the other hand, in a round game with a short opening, for example, the grand prize winning device 117 is released for 0.1 second, and one round game is completed. This is an open mode called “Paka”, which is an open mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter. Therefore, when the short is opened, it is not possible to expect a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 117, and almost no prize ball can be expected.
Such a “big hit game” is digested by so-called “right-handed”. Even if it is short-opening, if a game ball enters, a winning ball is played, so “right-handed” may be instructed.

[Explanation of jackpot type]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot symbol determination table T2 and the distribution ratio of the jackpot type. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B, and FIG.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of jackpot type.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A and the special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B in the present embodiment, “special symbol A”, “specific symbol B” and “Specific symbol C” is set. In these jackpot symbol determination tables T2A and T2B, random numbers (numerical values) 0 to 9 are assigned to the specific symbols A to C, and the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol is determined by the number of assigned random numbers (numerical values). ing.
Below, each jackpot symbol (jackpot type) and its selection ratio will be described.

(1) Specific symbol A: 16R probability variable jackpot The specific symbol A is a jackpot in which 16 long-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a big win with the specific symbol A, in the display effect on the main display device 131, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with a flat eye so that the big hit with the specific symbol A is notified. Further, when the big win is made with the specific symbol A, the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the big winning game is finished. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 2/10 because the winning value is “1, 7”. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “0, 1, 4, 6, 7, 9”, so it is selected at a ratio of 6/10.
(2) Specific symbol B: 4R probability variable jackpot The specific symbol B is a jackpot in which four long-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a big win with the specific symbol B, in the display effect on the main display device 131, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with a flat eye so that the big hit with the specific symbol B is notified. In addition, when the big win is made with the specific symbol B, the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the big winning game is finished. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. FIG.
As shown in (A) and (B), when the first special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “0, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9”, so it is selected at a ratio of 6/10 Is done. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “2, 5, 8”, so it is selected at a ratio of 3/10.
(3) Specific symbol C: 2R probability variable jackpot The specific symbol C is a jackpot in which two short-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. When the special symbol C is a big win, the special symbol stops at the middle symbol of the decorative symbol in the display effect in the main display device 131, and the big bonus at the specific symbol C is notified. The special symbol is, for example, a symbol described as “probability change”. In addition, when the big win is made with the specific symbol C, the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the big winning game is finished. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), when the first special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “3, 6”, so 2/1
Selected at a rate of zero. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is "3
Therefore, it is selected at a ratio of 1/10.
In the following, specific symbol A is “special A”, specific symbol B is “special B”, and specific symbol C is “special C”.
Also called.

As shown in FIG. 6 (C), the distribution ratio of the jackpot type is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the first special symbol, the probability of being allocated to the 16R probability variation jackpot is “20%
"The probability of allocating to 4R probability variation jackpot" is "60%", and the probability of allocating to 2R probability variation jackpot is "20%", whereas in the second special symbol, the probability of allocation to 16R probability variation jackpot is " 60% ", the probability of being distributed to 4R probability variation jackpot is" 30% "
Probability of being distributed to 2R probability variation jackpot is “10%”

[Explanation of variation pattern table]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A. First, Special 1
The normal fluctuation pattern table T4A will be described, and then the other fluctuation pattern tables T4B, T4C, and T4D will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, the special normal variation pattern table T4A includes ten variation patterns (
Variation patterns 1 to 10). These fluctuation patterns 1 to 10 will be described.
[Variation pattern 1]
The variation pattern 1 is a variation pattern for executing a normal lose effect. This variation pattern 1 has a variation time of 5 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 21/30 in the case of loss. This normal loss effect is a lost symbol array (for example, “2” “5” “1” indicating that the main display device 131 does not perform the reach formation effect to form a reach and the result of the big hit determination is a loss. )) Is formed.

[Variation pattern 2]
The variation pattern 2 is a variation pattern for executing a normal reach (losing) effect. This fluctuation pattern 2 has a fluctuation time of 10 seconds and is selected by 4/30 in the case of loss. The normal reach (losing) effect is displayed on the main display device 131 after the reach formation effect for forming the reach is performed, and the development effect is not performed, and the decorative pattern that is being changed is stopped and displayed in a pattern different from the reach design. Lost symbol arrangement (for example, “7” “6” “7
)) Is formed.

[Variation pattern 3]
The variation pattern 3 is a variation pattern when a normal reach (per special C) effect is executed. This variation pattern 3 is selected when the variation time is 10 seconds and the jackpot of the specific symbol C is made. In this normal reach (per special C), after the reach formation effect is executed, the development effect is not performed, and the changing decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol C Is an effect that is formed.

[Variation pattern 4]
The variation pattern 4 is a variation pattern for executing an SP reach (losing) effect.
This variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 30 seconds and is selected by 3/30 in the case of loss. The SP reach (losing) effect is an effect in which, after the reach formation effect is executed, the SP reach effect, which is one of the super reach effects, is executed as the development effect, thereby forming a lost symbol array.

[Variation pattern 5]
The variation pattern 5 is a variation pattern for executing the SP reach (special A, per special B) effect. This variation pattern 5 has a variation time of 30 seconds, and is selected at 5/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. The SP reach (special A, special B per) effect is executed after the reach formation effect is executed, and then the SP reach effect is executed, and a jackpot symbol array (for example, “7” representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B). "" 7 "" 7 ").

[Variation pattern 6]
The variation pattern 6 is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (losing) effect 1. This variation pattern 6 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 1/30 of the case of loss. In SPSP reach (losing) production 1, after the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed, the SPSP reach production, which is one of the super reach productions, is executed as the development production, and a lost symbol array is formed. Production.

[Variation pattern 7]
The variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 1. This variation pattern 7 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 10/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. SPSP reach (special A, per special B) effect 1 is executed after the reach formation effect and the SP effect are executed, the SPSP reach effect is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is It is an effect that is formed.

[Variation pattern 8]
The variation pattern 8 is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (losing) effect 2. This variation pattern 8 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 1/30 of the loss. In SPSP reach (losing) production 2, after the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed, the SPSP reach production, which is one of the super reach productions, is executed as the development production, and the lost symbol array is formed. Production. In the SPSP reach effect when this variation pattern 8 is selected, an automatic operation lever effect described later is executed.

[Variation pattern 9]
The fluctuation pattern 9 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 2. This variation pattern 9 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 10/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. SPSP reach (special A, per special B) effect 2 is executed after the reach formation effect and the SP effect are executed, the SPSP reach effect is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is It is an effect that is formed. In the SPSP reach effect when this variation pattern 8 is selected, an automatic operation lever effect described later is executed.

[Variation pattern 10]
The fluctuation pattern 10 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach revival (per special A, special B) effect. This variation pattern 10 has a variation time of 80 seconds, and is selected at 5/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. SPSP reach revival (special A
, Special B) production, reach formation production, SP production, SPSP reach production,
Once the temporary stop display is made in the lost symbol arrangement, the revival effect for re-changing the decorative symbol is executed, and the jackpot symbol arrangement representing the big hit in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is formed.

In the present embodiment, as a display effect based on the variation pattern, an expectation degree in which the SP reach effect is performed is larger than the normal reach effect (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot expectation factor). ) Is set so as to increase the variation pattern. In addition, the selection rate of the variation pattern is set so that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the SPSP reach effect is performed than when the SP reach effect is performed.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern table T4B at the time of the special 1 probability variation has ten variation patterns (variation patterns 11 to 20), and the variation pattern 12 of these variation patterns.
˜20 are respectively the same as the nine variation patterns (variation subpatterns 2 to 10) of the special normal variation pattern table T4A. Special 1 variation pattern table T4
The variation pattern 11 possessed by B is a variation pattern for executing a normal loss effect similar to the variation pattern 1 possessed by the special variation pattern table T4A during normal time. The fluctuation time is set to 10 seconds.

Further, the special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C has 10 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 21 to 30), and these fluctuation patterns 21 to 30 have 10 fluctuation patterns 21 to 30 which the special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A has. The variation patterns (variation patterns 1 to 10) are the same.

Further, the special two-variable variation pattern table T4D has ten variation patterns (variation patterns 31 to 40). Among these variation patterns, variation patterns 32 to 40 are nine variation patterns (variation pattern 2) included in the special normal variation pattern table T4A.
To 10). The variation pattern 31 included in the variation pattern table T4D at the time of the special 2 probability variation is a variation pattern for executing a normal loss effect similar to the variation pattern 1 included in the variation pattern table T4A during the normal 1 time. Thus, the variation time is short and the variation time is set to 2 seconds.
[Operation of frame gimmick mechanism]
Next, the operation of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 including the operation lever unit 189, the movable rotating body unit 2700, and the retractable unit 137u will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the frame gimmick mechanism 195 is provided on the upper side of the gaming machine 100 and on the upper front side of the glass frame 150, and when in a predetermined gaming state, the operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190, The retractable 137 performs a predetermined related operation.

The operation lever 180 is operated based on a player's operation, and is configured to be movable between an upper position, an origin position, a first operation position, a second operation position, and a storage position, which will be described later. The moving rotator 190 is configured to be movable between an origin position described later and an advanced position. The retractable 137 is configured to be movable between a closed position (origin position), which will be described later, and an open position (advance position).

First, a case where the operation lever 180 is at the origin position will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position, and FIG. 9 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 1 when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position.
FIG. 10 is a right side view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position.

In a state where the operation lever 180 is located at the origin position, as shown in the figure, the movable rotating body 190
Is fixed at the origin position, and the retractable 137 is fixed at the closed position. Moreover, the origin position of the operation lever 180 is diagonally forward and upward of the moving rotator 190,
In the closed position of the retractable 137, the front end side of the retractable 137 substantially covers both end portions of the moving rotator 190 when viewed from the front.

That is, the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the retractable 1 in this state
37 is a position where the operation lever 180 and the retractable 137 prevent the moving rotary body 190 from moving forward. However, even when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position and the retractable 137 is at the closed position, the movement rotator 190 is allowed to move to the predetermined position toward the advance position, and the movement rotator 190 is moved to the origin position. Is not completely fixed. Note that the operation lever 180 located at the origin position is located outside the glass frame 150 when viewed from the front.

8 and 10, the operation lever 180 can be moved to an upper position above the origin position. Using this upper position, an operation lever turning effect described later is performed.

Next, a case where the operation lever 180 is in the first operation position or the second operation position and the moving rotator 190 is in the origin position will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is at the first operation position or the second operation position and the movable rotating body 190 is at the origin position, and FIG. Lever 180
Is the first operation position, and the frame gimmick mechanism 19 when the moving rotator 190 is at the origin position
FIG. 13 is a right side view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is at the first operation position or the second operation position and the movable rotating body 190 is at the origin position. It is.

The operation lever 180 is in the first operation position (the position of the solid operation lever 180 in FIGS. 11 and 13) or the second operation position (the position of the two-dot chain operation lever 180 in FIGS. 11 and 13;
In the state of being omitted) in FIG. 12, the retractable 137 is fixed in the open position as shown in the figure. The movable rotating body 190 has the operation lever 180 as the first.
When located at the operation position or the second operation position, an arbitrary position from the origin position to the advance position can be taken (the origin position is shown in FIGS. 11 to 13).

Here, the second operation position is the maximum movement position when the player pulls the operation lever 180 downward, and the first operation position is the second operation position where the player releases the hand from the operation lever 180. In some cases, the operation lever 180 automatically returns. That is, the play between the first operation position and the second operation position is play on the stroke of the operation lever 180. When the player operates the operation lever 180, the operation lever 180 is temporarily stopped at the second operation position. After that, it stops at the first operation position.

When the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position, the first operation position of the operation lever 180 is in front of the lower part of the moving rotator 190, and the opening position of the retractable 137 is the front end side of the retractable 137 when viewed from the front. It is spaced apart from both ends of 190 in the front left and right direction. Further, the second operation position of the operation lever 180 is positioned approximately two positions below the first operation position by about two operation levers 180.

That is, the positional relationship among the operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190, and the retractable 137 in these states is such that the operation lever 180 and the retractable 137 are moved to the moving rotator 19.
It is a position that does not hinder the advance of 0. The operation lever 180 located at the first operation position or the second operation position is located within the glass frame 150 when viewed from the front.

Next, a case where the operation lever 180 is in the first operation position and the movable rotating body 190 is in the advanced position will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is in the first operation position and the movable rotating body 190 is in the advanced position, and FIG. 15 is a view of the operation lever 180 in the first position. FIG. 16 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 in the operation position when the moving rotator 190 is in the advanced position, as viewed from the lower right. FIG. 16 shows the operation lever 180 in the first operation position and the moving rotator 190. It is a right view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when is in the advanced position.

In the state where the operation lever 180 is located at the first operation position, as described above, the retractable 137 is fixed at the open position, and the moving rotator 190 can take any position from the origin position to the advanced position (FIG. 14). ~ 16 shows the advance position). When the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position, the first operating position of the operation lever 180 is positioned substantially below the moving rotator 190 so as to be in parallel with the moving rotator 190. The sides are spaced from the left and right ends of the moving rotator 190.

That is, the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the retractable 1 in this state
37 is a position where the operation lever 180 and the retractable 137 do not prevent the moving rotary body 190 from moving backward. In addition, the moving rotary body 190 located in the advance position is located outside the glass frame 150 when viewed from the front.

Next, a case where the operation lever 180 is in the storage position will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is in the retracted position, as viewed from substantially below the front. FIG. 18 illustrates the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is in the retracted position. FIG. 19 is a right side view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is in the storage position.

In the state where the operation lever 180 is located at the storage position, as shown in the figure, the movable rotating body 190
Is fixed at the origin position, and the retractable 137 is fixed at the closed position. That is, the positional relationship between the movable rotating body 190 and the retractable 137 in this state is the same as in the case of FIGS.

Here, the storage position is to prevent the operation lever 180 from protruding out of the way when the gaming machine 100 is packed or transported, and is below the second operation position below the movable rotating body 190. As shown in FIG. 19, it is a position that does not protrude forward from the tip of the retractable 137. Moreover, it is located below the origin position.

The operation lever 180 is moved to the storage position by operating a later-described switch provided on the back side of the gaming machine 100. Thereby, the operation lever 180 is fixed to the storage position by the lock mechanism. Therefore, the operation lever 180 does not move to the storage position while the gaming machine 100 is in operation. Further, in order to move the operation lever 180 from the storage position to the origin position side, the lock is released by applying a load to the origin position side. Needless to say, the operation lever 180 positioned at the storage position is positioned inside the glass frame 150 when viewed from the front.

[Structure of control lever 180]
Next, the structure of the operation lever unit 189 will be described. Operation lever unit 189
Includes a control lever 180, a right gear unit 2101 (see FIGS. 21 and 22) including a motor 2113, which will be described later, a left gear unit 2301 (see FIG. 23), and a lever sensor 2001. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 20, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 is referred to as “X direction”, the up-down direction of the gaming machine 100 is referred to as “Y direction”, and the depth direction of the gaming machine 100 is “ It is called “Z direction”.

20 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the operation lever 180, and FIG.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the gear structure etc. which are connected to in detail. FIG. 22 is an explanatory view schematically showing a structure for transmitting the driving force of the motor 2113, and FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing in detail a gear configuration connected to the left arm portion 183. Furthermore, FIG. 24 shows the grip 18 of the operation lever 180.
3 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the gripping part 183. FIG. FIG.
-1 and FIG. 26-2 are explanatory views showing an interlocking mechanism between the operation lever 180 and the retractable 137, and FIG. 26-3 is an explanatory view schematically showing the behavior of the operation lever 180. FIG.
6-4 is explanatory drawing which shows typically the behavior of the moving rotary body 190 and the operation lever 180. FIG. FIG. 26-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the relationship between the operation lever 180 and the display area 2610, and FIG. 26-5 (B) is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the storage position of the operation lever 180. is there. FIG. 26-6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the relationship between the lever sensor 2001 and the detection area.

The operation lever 180 includes a right arm portion 181, a left arm portion 182, and a grip portion 183.
(See FIG. 20 and the like).
[Right arm 181]
The right arm portion 181 further includes a shaft support portion 181a, an extension portion 181b extending from the shaft support portion 181a, and a tip end portion 181c extending further from the extension portion 181b.

As shown in FIG. 20, the extending portion 181b extends obliquely so as to bend inward from the shaft supporting portion 181a. And the front-end | tip part 181c is further extended from the extension part 181b so that it may become parallel with the axial support part 181a.

As shown in FIG. 21A, the shaft support portion 181a is rotatably supported by the right gear unit 2101 fixed to the glass frame 150, as shown in FIG. Specifically, right gear unit 2
101 is based on the right sheet metal 2102, and a support shaft 2103 protruding from the right sheet metal 2102.
have. The shaft support portion 181a is rotatably supported by the support shaft 2103 together with the circular stopper 2104. The stopper 2104 has a protrusion 2105 that protrudes toward the right metal plate 2102 at the edge thereof, and the rotation of the shaft support 181 a is restricted by the protrusion 2105 being immersed in the groove 2102 a of the right metal plate 2102. It is supposed to be. As shown in FIG. 21C, the end portion of the shaft support portion 181a has a circular shape in side view, and a gear 181d is formed around the end portion. Further, the spiral spring 181f biases it in a predetermined rotational direction. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the retractable 13 is provided at the end of the shaft support portion 181a.
A ridge portion 181g projecting to the side for opening and closing 7 is formed.

The gear configuration in the right gear unit 2101 will be described later.
[Left arm 182]
The left arm portion 182 shown in FIG. 20 includes a shaft support portion 182a, an extension portion 182b extending from the shaft support portion 182a, and a tip end portion 182c extending further from the extension portion 182b, like the right arm portion 181. Have.

As shown in FIG. 20, the extending portion 182b extends obliquely so as to bend inward from the shaft support portion 182a. And the front-end | tip part 182c is further extended from the extension part 182b so that it may become parallel to the axial support part 182a.

As shown in FIG. 23A, the shaft support portion 182a is rotatably supported by the left gear unit 2301 fixed to the glass frame 150, as shown in FIG. Specifically, left gear unit 2
Reference numeral 301 denotes a left metal plate 2302 as a base, and a support shaft 2303 protruding from the left metal plate 2302.
have. The shaft support 182a is rotatably supported by the support shaft 2303. Similarly to the right shaft support portion 181a, the rotation of the left shaft support portion 182a is restricted by a stopper (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, the end portion of the shaft support portion 182a has a circular shape in a side view, and a gear 182d is formed. Also, gear 182d
A small groove 182e is formed in the vicinity of. Further, like the shaft support portion 181a, a spiral spring 182f is provided and is urged in a predetermined rotational direction. In addition, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3 (A), like the shaft support portion 181a, a mountain portion 182g projecting sideways for opening and closing the retractable 137 is formed.

[Rotation restriction by right sheet metal 2102 and left sheet metal 2302]
As described above, the rotation of the operation lever 180 is restricted at the second operation position in the relationship between the right sheet metal 2102 and the stopper 2104.

The right metal plate 2102 and the left metal plate 2302 are weaker than the connecting portion between the outer frame 160 and the inner frame 170 and the connecting portion between the inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150. That is, the operation lever 18
When a large load is generated at the second operation position with respect to 0, the right sheet metal 2102 and the left sheet metal 230 are ahead of the connecting portion between the outer frame 160 and the inner frame 170 and the connecting portion between the inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150.
2 is deformed. Therefore, when a large load is generated at the second operation position (
For example, when hanging on the operation lever 180), the inner frame 170 supported by the outer frame 160 or the glass frame 150 supported by the inner frame 170 is not released. Although the origin position, the first operation position, the second operation position, and the storage position of the operation lever 180 may be shifted downward due to the deformation of the right sheet metal 2102 and the left sheet metal 2302, the right sheet metal 2102 and the left sheet metal 2302, respectively. Depending on the degree of deformation, the game can be continued. In addition,
In the present embodiment, the operation lever 180 is movable upward from the origin position,
This position is referred to as an “upward position”.

[Grip part 183]
The grip portion 183 shown in FIG. 20 has a rod shape extending in the X direction that is easy for a player to grip. The grip portion 183 is supported by the distal end portion 181c of the right arm portion 181 and the distal end portion 182c of the left arm portion 182, and connects both the distal end portions 181c and 182c.

[Right gear unit 2101]
As shown in FIG. 21A, the right metal plate 2102 includes a first gear shaft 21 in addition to the support shaft 2103.
06, the second gear shaft 2107 is provided so as to protrude. The first gear shaft 2106 includes
Clutch gear 2108 and gear 2109 are rotatably supported. The second gear shaft 21
In 07, the gear 2110 is rotatably supported.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory view schematically showing the arrangement of the motor 2113.
As shown in FIG. 21B, a circular depression is formed on the right side of the gear 2110 as viewed from the side. In this recess, as shown in FIG. 22, a drive gear 2115 attached to the motor shaft 2114 of the motor 2113 is arranged. The driving force of the motor 2113 is transmitted from the driving gear 2115 to the gear 2110. Here, the motor shaft 2114 is provided with a torque limiter 2116, and a torque greater than a predetermined value from the gear 2110 is applied to the drive gear 2115.
When it acts on the motor shaft 2114, it slides so as not to rotate the motor shaft 2114.

When the driving force of the motor 2113 is transmitted from the driving gear 2115 to the gear 2110, the driving force is transmitted to the gear 181d of the shaft support portion 181a via the gear 2109. Thereby, the movement of the operation lever 180 is realized.
Such movement of the operating lever 180 is detected by a lever sensor 2001 shown in FIG. The detection range of the lever sensor 2001 will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, the gear 181d of the shaft support portion 181a is provided with a missing portion 181e having no gear. Thus, both the clutch gear 2108 and the gear 2109 are engaged with the gear 181d from the origin position to the first operation position. However, only the clutch gear 2108 is the gear 181d between the first operation position and the second operation position. Will be engaged. On the other hand, the clutch gear 2108 is a one-way clutch, and the gear 2109
Is rotated together with the gear 2109 with respect to clockwise rotation of the right side view (rotation of the operation lever 180 away from the origin position), but counterclockwise rotation of the right side view (operation lever 180
Is rotated with respect to the gear 2109. Therefore, the motor 21 in a direction to return to the origin position between the first operation position and the second operation position.
The driving force 13 is not transmitted to the shaft support 181a.

Further, at the end of the shaft support 181a, as shown in FIG.
Is provided. As a result, the shaft support portion 181a is counterclockwise when viewed from the right side (the operation lever 1).
80 is always energized in the direction toward the origin position). Therefore, when there is no driving force by the motor 2113 between the first operation position and the second operation position, the shaft support portion 181 returns to the first operation position by the biasing force of the spiral spring 181f. At this time, when the first operation position is reached, not only the clutch gear 2108 but also the gear 2109 meshes with the gear 181d. Since the biasing force of the spiral spring 181f is smaller than the predetermined value of the torque limiter described above, the rotation of the shaft support portion 181a is restricted at the first operation position. Further, since the clutch gear 2108 is engaged with the gear 181d between the first operation position and the second operation position, the gear 2109 is smoothly engaged with the gear 181d at the first operation position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B and the like, on the far side in the Z direction of the right gear unit 2101,
A switch 2111 is provided. The switch 2111 rotates with respect to the axis 2112 in the X direction and is operated upward. The switch 2111 can be operated from the back side of the glass frame 150 with the glass frame 150 opened. When the switch 2111 is operated upward, the rotation restriction at the second operation position of the shaft support portion 181a is released. It has become. As a result, the operation lever 180 can be pulled down from the second operation position to the storage position.

The storage position is used when the gaming machine 100 is transported and the gripping portion 183 of the operation lever 180 is used.
Is a position closer to the game board 102 than the tip of the retractable 137 in the Z direction. Therefore, the forward protruding distance is reduced. Moreover, it is located below the origin position and the upward projecting distance is reduced.

[Left gear unit 2301]
As shown in FIG. 23A, the left metal plate 2302 includes a first gear shaft 23 in addition to the support shaft 2303.
04, the second gear shaft 2305, and the third gear shaft 2306 are provided so as to protrude. A gear 2307 is rotatably supported on the first gear shaft 2304, a gear 2308 is rotatably supported on the second gear shaft 2305, and a gear 2309 is rotatably supported on the third gear shaft 2306.

The left gear unit 2301 mainly functions in the storage position.
When the operation lever 180 is moved from the second operation position to the storage position, the gear 182d of the shaft support portion 182a shown in FIG. Then, the gear 2309 rotates counterclockwise via the gear 2308. The gear 2309 is provided with a torque limiter (not shown), and holds the operation lever 180 biased toward the second operation position side toward the storage position side. Further, the gear 2307 is caught in the small groove 182e shown in FIG. 23B, and the operation lever 180 is locked at the storage position. When the operation lever 180 locked in the storage position is operated to the second operation position side, the gear 2307 caught in the small groove 182e is released, and the operation lever 180 is operated with a force exceeding the predetermined value of the torque limiter provided in the gear 2309. Thus, when the gear 2307 is disengaged from the gear 182d of the shaft support portion 182a, it returns to the first operation position by the biasing force of the spiral spring 182f.

[Grip part 183]
As described above, the grip portion 183 connects the right arm portion 181 and the left arm portion 182 and has a rod shape.

FIG. 24 is a front view of the grip portion 183 (viewed in the Z direction). As shown in FIG.
83 has a cylindrical main body 2401. The main body portion 2401 is made of a resin whose surface is painted, and has a display portion 2402 at a part thereof. The display portion 2402 is a transparent resin with a color such as blue, for example, and “SUPER” is written on it.

The distal end portion 181c of the right arm portion 181 and the distal end portion 182c of the left arm portion 182 have ring-shaped fixing portions (not shown) that are slightly larger in diameter than both ends of the main body portion 2401.
The main body portion 2401 is held by the fixing portion. A first decorative portion 2403a is attached from the outside so as to cover the fixed portion. The 1st decoration part 2403a is truncated cone shape, and the diameter is large so that it may spread outside from the main-body part 2401. FIG. Furthermore, the 2nd decoration part 2403b is attached to the outer side. The second decorative portion 2403b has a truncated cone shape whose diameter gradually decreases from the end of the first decorative portion 2403a. A light emitting unit 2404 is attached to the outside of the second decorative portion 2403b. The light emitting unit 2404 has an egg shape, and is formed of a colored transparent resin such as red.

A cylindrical transparent cover 2405 having a larger diameter than the main body part 2401 is provided outside the main body part 2401. The transparent cover 2405 is not fixed and the main body 2
401 is attached to be rotatable.

[Internal configuration of gripping portion 183]
FIG. 25 is an explanatory view showing the cylindrical main body 2401 by cutting it out. Here, the transparent cover 2405 is omitted. Inside the cylindrical main body 2401 is a printed circuit board 24.
06 is arranged. The printed circuit board 2406 has a length equivalent to that of the main body portion 2401 and a width slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the main body portion 2401. And it arrange | positions so that the surface may face diagonally downward, seeing from the front (to Z direction). This is because the surface of the printed circuit board 2401 is generally opposed to the player as viewed from the player. The display unit 2402 described above is formed in accordance with the surface of the printed circuit board 2401 and faces the player's line of sight. A plurality of LEDs 2407 are arranged on the surface of the printed circuit board 2406. Further, a side L having directivity in the horizontal direction (X direction) is provided at the end of the printed circuit board 2406.
An ED 2408 is provided.

By turning on the LED 2407, as shown in FIG. 24A, the display portion 2402 of the main body portion 2401 shines brightly, and the characters “SUPER” emerge. An effect that changes the LED 2407 from the unlit state to the lit state is referred to as a “lit effect”. On the other hand, by turning off the LED 2407, the display portion 2402 of the main body portion 2401 becomes dark as shown in FIG.
The characters “UPER” are inconspicuous. An effect of turning the LED 2407 from the on state to the off state is referred to as a “light off effect”. Further, an effect in which the LED 2407 is turned on and off is referred to as a “flashing effect”.

When the side LED 2408 is turned on, the light emitting unit 2404 becomes brighter, and the side LED
By turning off 2408, the light emitting portion 2404 becomes dark.
[Retractable 137 Opening / Closing Mechanism]
FIGS. 26A and 26B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an opening / closing mechanism of the retractable 137. FIGS.

The retractable unit 137u includes a retractable 137 (see FIG. 8 and the like) and an opening / closing mechanism 137k. The opening / closing mechanism 137k includes a shaft rod 2601 and a rotating piece 260.
2, a spring 2604, a mounting portion 2605, and an extruding piece 2606.

The glass frame 150 has a pair of shaft rods 2601 on the upper left and right. Only the structure on the right is shown here. The structure on the left side is the same.
The shaft rod 2601 is fixed to the glass frame 150, and its axial direction is the vertical direction (Y direction). A rotating piece 2602 is rotatably supported by the shaft rod 2601. The rotating piece 2602 is a member that is supported by the lower portion of the shaft 2601 and has a substantially triangular shape in a top view and protrudes to the front side (Z direction). And the protrusion part 2603 which protrudes upwards is formed in the protrusion part which protrudes to the front side. A spring 2604 is disposed below the rotating piece 2602. Further, the mounting portion 2605 to which the retractable 137 is attached has a shaft rod 260.
1 is rotatably supported. The attachment portions 2605 are disposed on the upper and lower portions of the shaft 2601, respectively. The attachment portion 2605 has an attachment surface and is screwed to a predetermined location of the retractable 137 to support the retractable 137. The lower mounting portion 2605 is
The rotating piece 2602 is rotated together with the rotating piece 2602.

It has already been described that the peak portions 181g and 182g for opening and closing the retractable 137 are formed on the shaft support portions 181a and 182a of the right arm portion 181 and the left arm portion 182. When the peak portion 181g of the shaft support portion 181a reaches a predetermined position, the extruded piece 2606 is pushed out to the side. The pushing piece 2606 is slidable in the lateral direction (X direction) and is pushed out in accordance with the operation of the operation lever 180. Specifically, the maximum displacement is from the first operation position to the second operation position.

Thereby, at the origin position, the rotating piece 2602 is urged clockwise by the spring 2604 as viewed from above. As a result, the retractable 137 is in a closed state. When the operation lever 180 approaches the first operation position from the origin position, the pushing piece 2606 shown in FIG. 26A is pushed out to the side by the mountain portion 181g of the shaft support portion 181a. This extruded piece 26
06 pushes the protrusion 2603 of the rotating piece 2602 outward to rotate the rotating piece 2602 counterclockwise as viewed from above. As a result, the retractable 137 is opened. Since the pushing piece 2606 has the maximum displacement from the first operation position to the second operation position, the retractable 137 is also most opened from the first operation position to the second operation position. When the second operation position is exceeded, the height of the peak portion 181g of the shaft support portion 181a becomes small.
The rotating piece 2602 returns to the original position, and the retractable 137 is closed again.

[Behavior of control lever 180]
FIG. 26C is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the behavior of the operation lever 180. FIG.
6-3 (A) and (B) are cases where the operation lever 180 is at the origin position, and FIG.
Corresponds to FIG. FIGS. 26-3 (C) and (D) show a case where the operation lever 180 is in the first operation position or the second operation position, and corresponds to FIGS. 11 to 16 described above. Figure 26-
3 (E) shows a case where the operation lever 180 is in the storage position, and corresponds to the above-described FIGS.

[Operating lever strike effect]
FIG. 26-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an operation lever turning effect. The operation lever 180 is
At the origin position, it is possible to move further upward. Then, with the driving force of the motor 2113, an operation lever turning effect that reciprocates between the origin position and the upper position is realized. FIG. 26-4 (A) schematically illustrates the operation lever turning effect from the front. The reciprocating movement of the operation lever 180 is also referred to as “swing”.

[Manual operation of control lever 180]
FIG. 26-3 (B) shows a case where the operation lever 180 is at the origin position. FIG. 26C illustrates the case where the operation lever 180 is in the second operation position. Figure 26-
4 (B) shows a state in which the operation lever 180 is moved from the origin position to the second operation position. For example, when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position,
A lever effect may be performed during SPSP. This effect is to display a message such as “Pull the lever!” On the main display device 131. This SPSP lever production is
An effective period is set, and when the player moves the operation lever 180 during this effective period, an effect related to the operation lever 180 is performed. For example, as will be described later, the moving rotating body 1
It is possible to perform an effect of moving 90 to the advance position (rotating body popping effect) (FIG. 26).
-4 (B)).

The operation lever 180 is movable with the support shaft 2103 of the right gear unit 2101 and the support shaft 2303 of the left gear unit 2301 as axes. Accordingly, when the gripper 183 moves from the origin position to the second operation position, it moves to the lower side (Y direction) of the gaming machine 100 and also moves to the front side (Z direction) of the gaming machine 100. In the second operation position, the shaft support 181a.
The movement is restricted by the stopper 2104 on the inner side.
Further, in the manual operation of the operation lever 180, a force for rotating the drive gear 2115 of the motor shaft 2114 is applied, but the motor shaft 2114 is provided with a torque limiter 2116.
A load is not applied to the motor 2113.
On the contrary, when the operation lever 180 is moved manually from the second operation position to the origin position by the player, the motor 2113 is not loaded by the torque limiter 2116 described above.

[Operation lever fastening operation]
When the player releases the hand at the second operation position, the operation lever 180 is a spiral spring 181f.
, 182f returns to the first operation position. However, when the moving rotator 190 has moved to the advanced position, there is a possibility of interfering with the moving rotator 190 when returning to the first operation position. Therefore, while the moving rotator 190 is moving to the advanced position, the motor 21
With the drive force of 13, the operation lever fastening operation for fastening the operation lever 180 to the second operation position is performed.

[Automatic lever operation effect]
As described above, in the SPSP lever effect, an effective period in which manual operation of the operation lever 180 is effective is set. If the player does not move the operation lever 180 during this effective period, an automatic lever operation effect that moves the operation lever 180 from the origin position to the second operation position using the driving force of the motor 2113 under the control of the effect control board 320. Can be done. Even when an automatic lever operation effect is performed, it is possible to perform a rotating body pop-out effect (described later) (FIG. 26-4 (B)). Further, even after the automatic lever operation effect, the operation lever 1 is driven by the driving force of the motor 2113 while the moving rotator 190 moves to the advanced position.
An operation lever retaining operation for retaining 80 at the second operation position is performed.

[Operation lever vibration effect]
FIG. 26-4 (C) is an explanatory view showing an operation lever vibration effect. An effect of vibrating the operation lever 180 moved to the second operation position is an operation lever vibration effect. The operation lever 180 can be vibrated by repeating forward and reverse rotations of the motor 2113 within a short time. The vibration is realized, for example, by performing forward rotation and reverse rotation of the motor 2113 30 times per second. That is, the operation lever vibration effect is an effect in which the operation lever 180 moves in small increments compared to the above-described operation lever turning effect. Note that, for example, another motor that generates vibration in the grip portion 183 or the like may be provided. At this time, the printed circuit board 24
It is conceivable to drive the motor using an LED driver or the like provided in 06. Further, the operation lever vibration effect may be performed at a position other than the second operation position.

[Return action by biasing force]
FIG. 26-3 (D) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where the operation lever is in the first operation position. When the movable rotating body 190 returns to the origin position, the operation lever fastening operation is finished. Then, operation lever 1
80 is moved from the second operation position to the first operation position by the biasing force of the spiral springs 181f and 182f. FIG. 26-4 (D) shows the return operation by the urging force from the second operation position indicated by the two-dot chain line to the first operation position indicated by the solid line.

[Operation lever return effect]
An operation lever return effect for returning the operation lever 180 is performed from the first operation position shown in FIG. 26-3 (D) to the origin position shown in FIG. 26-3 (B). The timing of the operation lever return effect is determined based on the effect of the moving rotator 190, for example. Therefore, when the operation lever 180 is moved to the second operation position, the operation lever return effect execution timing is determined between the case where the moving rotator 190 moves to the advanced position and the case where the moving rotator 190 remains at the origin position. Is different. The operation lever return effect may be determined based on various effects related to the operation lever 180, and may be based on effects other than the effect of the moving rotator 190. For example, it may be based on a display effect.

[Operation of operation lever 180 not related to production]
When the operation lever 180 is moved from the origin position to the second operation position regardless of the effect, when the player releases the grip 183 of the operation lever 180, the spiral springs 181f and 182f are immediately attached. Return to the first operating position by the force. At this time, the operation lever 18
After detecting that 0 is not at the origin position, the control lever return effect is executed after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed.

[Operation lever 180 and display area]
FIG. 26-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the second operation position of the operation lever 180 and the display area 2610. A visible area of the main display device 131 in the gaming area of the gaming machine 100 is defined as a display area 2610. At this time, since the operation lever 180 moves in the Y direction of the gaming machine 100, the operation lever 180 moves in a direction approaching the display area 2610. In the second operation position, the grip 183 of the operation lever 180 is located in the vicinity of the display area 2610. However, display area 2
The display of 610 is not hindered. Therefore, the operation lever 180 is manually operated and the second
The display effect is not hindered even when it is moved to the operation position or when it is moved to the second operation position by the automatic lever operation effect.

[Storage position of operation lever 180]
The operation lever 180 has a stopper 210 inside the shaft support portion 181a at the second operation position.
The movement is regulated by 4. As described above, the movement restriction by the stopper 2104 is released by operating the switch 2111. When the restriction at the second operation position is released, the operation lever 180 can be moved to the storage position.
FIG. 26-3 (E) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where the operation lever 180 is in the storage position. At this time, the distance by which the grip 183 of the operation lever 180 protrudes forward and upward is smaller than when the operation lever 180 is in another position. At this time, FIG. 26-5 (B
), The grip portion is located on the front side of the display area 2610 when viewed in the Z direction.

[Lever sensor 2001 and detection area]
The detection area of the lever sensor 2001 will be described with reference to FIG.
The lever sensor 2001 includes a lever sensor 2001a and a lever sensor 2001b.
The lever sensor 2001a is turned on when the operation lever 180 is located in the upper region including the upper position and the origin region including the origin position. That is, the lever sensor 2001a is turned on when the operation lever 180 is at the upper position or the origin position.
On the other hand, the lever sensor 2001b is turned on when the operation lever 180 is located in the origin area including the origin position and the lower area including the first operation position, the second operation position, and the storage position. That is, the lever sensor 2001b is turned on when the operation lever is at the origin position, the first operation position, the second operation position, or the storage position.
Therefore, in the above-described manual operation of the operation lever 180, it is determined whether or not the operation lever 180 has moved from the origin area to the lower area during the above-described effective period. Also in the automatic lever operation effect, it is determined whether or not the operation lever 180 has moved from the origin area to the lower area.

“Manual operation of the operating lever 180 before the effective period”
If the operation lever 180 is moved to the second operation position before the effective period described above, the operation lever 180 is positioned in the lower area from the beginning during the effective period, and the movement from the origin area to the lower area is not performed. I can't judge. At this time, the operation lever 1 is used at the beginning of the above-mentioned effective period.
It is assumed that 80 is moved to the second position, and the same effect is performed.

[Processing when the power is turned on in the storage position]
When the operation lever 180 is moved to the storage position, it is assumed that the gaming machine 100 is being transported or the like, and the power supply is cut off. Further, the return from the storage position is performed by manual operation toward the second operation position. Therefore, the operation lever 18 is turned on when the gaming machine 100 is turned on.
If 0 is in the storage position, it cannot be automatically restored. Therefore, when it is detected that the operation lever 180 is not at the origin position when the power is turned on, an error notification regarding the operation lever 180 is performed.

[Configuration of moving rotating unit]
The configuration of the moving rotator unit 2700 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 28 is an overall view of the moving rotator unit 2700 when the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position, and FIG. 28 is an overall view of the moving rotator unit 2700 when the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position. FIG.

The moving rotator unit 2700 includes a moving rotator 190 that can be displaced between an origin position (position in FIG. 28) and an advanced position (position in FIG. 27), and a support member 2 that supports the moving rotator 190.
702.

The support member 2702 is formed in a substantially U shape by a metal plate or the like, and includes a basic plate 2704 attached in parallel to the front side (outside) of the glass frame 150, and the glass frame 15.
Side plates 2706a and 2706b are provided on the left and right sides of the basic plate 2704 so as to stand on the front surface side (outside) of 0 and support the moving rotator 190.

As shown in FIG. 27, the basic plate 2704 is provided with a movement control mechanism for controlling the movement of the moving rotator 190 (movement between the origin position and the advance position). And a motor mechanism 2710 provided substantially at the center of the basic plate 2704 and wire tension adjusting mechanisms 2720a and 2720b provided on the left and right sides of the motor mechanism 2710. The configurations of the motor mechanism 2710 and the wire tension adjusting mechanisms 2720a and 2720b will be described later.

In the figure, reference numeral 2725 is connected to the lamp control board 340 (see FIG. 3) and the gaming machine 10
A moving rotator control board that inputs movement information of 0 and controls movement of the moving rotator 190 in a predetermined manner. The mechanism 2720b is provided so as to substantially cover it.
, 28, the left wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720b is connected to the movable rotating body control board 272.
5 is almost hidden.

In FIG. 27, basic coil springs 273 are disposed at the left and right ends of the basic plate 2704.
Cylindrical fastening members 2732a, 27 to which the lower ends (ends on the origin side) of 0a, 2730b are fastened.
A restricting plate 2736a, 2736b for restricting the movement of the auxiliary coil springs 2735a, 2735b to the origin side is provided on the front side of the fastening members 2732a, 2732b. These fastening members 2732a and 2732b and regulating plates 2736a and 273
6b is formed on the advancing position side by a predetermined distance from the basic plate 2704, and the buffer members 2737a, 2 formed of rubber or the like at the approximate center of the surface of the regulating plates 2736a, 2736b.
737b is provided. The basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b and the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are formed in parallel so as to overlap each other in the front and rear, the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are located on the front side, and the basic coil on the rear side. The springs 2730a and 2730b are provided so as to be positioned.

As shown in FIG. 29, a groove 2940a is formed in the side plate 2706a in parallel with the direction in which the movable rotating body 190 advances. FIG. 29 shows the moving rotator unit 27.
FIG. 28 is a right side view of FIG. 27 (when the movable rotating body 190 is located at the advanced position). Further, although the left side view of the movable rotating body unit 2700 is omitted, the side plate 27
06b is also provided with a groove 2940b similar to the groove 2940a. Further, on the side plates 2706a and 2706b, the second guide member 2741a parallel to the grooves 2940a and 2940b, that is, parallel to the direction in which the movable rotating body 190 advances, is formed on the inner surfaces of the grooves 2940a and 2940b in FIG. , 2741b.

The side cover 2902a, which is the right end portion of the moving rotator 190, is provided with a first guide member 2945a that is parallel to the groove 2940a, that is, parallel to the direction in which the moving rotator 190 advances. Further, as shown in FIG. 29, there is a covering member 2948a having a first stopper portion 2946a and a second stopper portion 2947a in a stepped shape (position where the first stopper portion 2946a is high) from the upper side to the lower side of the side cover 2902a. Is provided. And
Below the first stopper portion 2946a is a first storage groove 2943a for storing a first slide member 2951a described later, and below the second stopper portion 2947a is a second storage for storing a second slide member 2952a described later. Each groove 2944a is formed. Further, on the lower side of the side cover 2902a, a fastening portion 2749a having a hollow inside for fastening the upper end portion of the auxiliary coil spring 2735a is provided. Similarly, the side cover 2902b, which is the left end portion of the moving rotator 190, has a first storage groove 2943b, a second storage groove 2944b, and a first storage groove 2944b.
A cover member 2948b having a guide member 2945b, a first stopper portion 2946b, and a second stopper portion 2947b and a fastening portion 2749b are provided.

In the figure, reference numerals 2950a and 2950b denote slide mechanisms.
2950b connects the moving rotator 190 and the support member 2702 (basic plate 2704 and side plates 2706a, 2706b). That is, the slide mechanism 2950a
, 2950b has a function for defining the advancing direction of the moving rotator 190 and its moving range.

The slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b include first slide members 2951a and 2951b that are engaged with the first guide members 2945a and 2945b provided on the movable rotating body 190, and second guide members 2741a and 2741a that are provided on the side plates 2706a and 2706b. 2741b
And second slide members 2952a and 2952b that are engaged with each other.

As shown in FIG. 29, the first slide members 2951a and 2951b and the second slide member 2
952a and 2952b are integrally formed in a step shape (a position where the first slide members 2951a and 2951b are high), and the first slide members 2951a and 2951b are located on the front side of the second slide members 2952a and 2952b. Yes. Also, the first slide member 2951a
, 2951b are engaged with the first guide members 2945a, 2945b facing inward, and the second guide members 2741a, 2741b of the second slide members 2952a, 2952b.
The surface to be engaged with faces outward. Further, the end of the first slide member 2951a, 2951b opposite to the engagement surface with the first guide member 2945a, 2945b is protruded outward and is slidably fitted into the grooves 2940a, 2940b. Slide protrusion 295
3a and 2953b are projected. The slide protrusions 2953a and 2953b are the first
The slide member 2951a, 2951b and the second slide member 2952a, 2952b have a function for defining the moving range in the advancing direction, that is, a function for defining the moving range of the moving rotating body 190.

A plate-like fastening member 275 that protrudes inward to fasten the lower ends of the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b is attached to the lower ends (ends on the origin side) of the first slide members 2951a and 2951b.
4a and 2754b are provided. Accordingly, the auxiliary coil springs 2735a, 273
5b is fixed at both ends by fastening portions 2749a and 2749b and fastening members 2754a and 2754b, and the side covers 2902a and 2902b of the moving rotator 190 and the slide mechanism 2 are fixed.
950a and 2950b.

In addition, between the fastening portions 2749a and 2749b and the fastening members 2754a and 2754b,
Round rod-like connecting members 2755a and 2755b that connect the fastening portions 2749a and 2749b and the fastening members 2754a and 2754b are provided in parallel with the advancing direction of the movable rotating body 190, and inside the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b, These connecting members 2755a, 275
5b is loosely inserted. That is, the connecting members 2755a and 2755b have a function of stably guiding the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b in the advancing direction of the moving rotator 190 to expand and contract.

At the upper ends (end portions on the advancing side) of the second slide members 2952a and 2952b, plate-like fastening members 275 projecting inward to fasten the upper ends of the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b.
6a and 2756b are provided. Therefore, the basic coil springs 2730a, 273
0b is fixed at both ends by fastening members 2732a and 2732b and fastening members 2756a and 2756b, and the left and right ends of the basic plate 2704 and the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b.
It is passed over.

In addition, between the fastening members 2732a and 2732b and the fastening members 2756a and 2756b, round bar-like connecting members 2757a and 2757b that connect the fastening members 2732a and 2732b and the fastening members 2756a and 2756b are movable rotators 190. In parallel with the advance direction of
Inside the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b, there are connecting members 2757a and 2757a.
757b is loosely inserted. That is, the connecting members 2757a and 2757b have a function of stably guiding the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b in the advancing direction of the moving rotator 190 to expand and contract.

In the figure, reference numerals 2760a and 2760b denote wires, and the side cover 29 of the movable rotating body 190.
Fixing members 2761a and 2761b for fixing one end (advancing side end) of the wires 2760a and 2760b are provided in the lower part (origin side part) on the back side of 02a and 2902b. Also,
The motor mechanism 2710 provided on the basic plate 2704 includes wires 2760a and 276.
The other end (origin side end) of 0b is fixed. Also, the fastening members 2761a, 2
Between the wire 761b and the motor mechanism 2710, wire tension adjusting mechanisms 2720a and 2720b are provided. That is, the wires 2760a and 2760b are connected to the wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720.
a and 2720b are fixed to the left and right ends of the movable rotating body 190 and the motor mechanism 2710.

With reference to FIG. 27, the configuration of the motor mechanism 2710 will be described here. The motor mechanism 2710 includes a motor 2770, a worm gear 2773 including a worm 2771 and a worm gear 2772, and a wire winding unit 2774. The motor 2770 is a stepping motor, and is connected to the moving rotator control board 2725 by a harness 2775. Based on a command from the moving rotator control board 2725, the motor 2770 rotates in a predetermined number of steps in both directions (forward rotation and reverse rotation). Controlled as possible. Note that the moving rotator control board 2725 has a harness 277.
6 is connected to the lamp control board 340 to input game information of the gaming machine 100, and issues a command to the motor 2770 based on the input game information.

The worm 2771 is a helically toothed screw-shaped gear attached to the motor shaft of the motor 2770, and rotates in both directions (forward rotation and reverse rotation) in conjunction with the rotation of the motor shaft. The worm 2771 meshes with the worm gear 2772 to form a worm gear 2773, and rotates the worm gear 2772 by its own rotation.

The worm gear 2772 is a disk-shaped gear having a large number of teeth meshing with the worm 2771, and rotates in both directions (forward rotation and reverse rotation) in conjunction with the rotation of the worm 2771. In addition,
The shaft angle between the motor shaft of the motor 2770 (the shaft of the worm 2771) and the shaft of the worm gear 2772 is approximately 90 degrees.

In FIG. 27, the wire winding portion 2774 is provided below the worm gear 2772,
In normal times, it rotates in both directions (forward and reverse) in conjunction with the rotation of the worm gear 2772. The wire take-up portion 2774 is formed in two upper and lower stages, and in this embodiment, the right wire 2760a is taken up at the upper stage, and the left wire 2760b is taken up at the lower stage. That is, the wire 27
The other end (origin side end) of 60a is fixed to the upper stage side of the wire winding portion 2774, and the other end (origin side end) of the wire 2760b is fixed to the lower stage side of the wire winding portion 2774. In addition, wire winding part 2
On the contrary, 774 may be configured to wind up the left wire 2760b in the upper stage and the right wire 2760a in the lower stage.

Here, a torque limiter (not shown) is provided between the worm gear 2772 and the wire take-up portion 2774, and even when the worm gear 2772 rotates further when the torque limiter is operated, the worm gear 2772 is connected to the wire. Further torque transmission to the winding unit 2774 is cut off, and the wire winding unit 2774 does not rotate and maintains the stopped state. Further, a clutch mechanism (not shown) is provided between the worm gear 2772 and the wire winding portion 2774, and the clutch mechanism causes the worm gear 2772 to the wire winding portion 2774.
Controls the intermittent transmission of power. The clutch mechanism may be mechanically configured using, for example, a one-way clutch, or may be electrically configured using magnetism.

Next, the configuration of the wire tension adjusting mechanisms 2720a and 2720b will be described with reference to FIG. The wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720a and the wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720b are:
Since the configuration is similar, here, the wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720a will be described as a representative.

The wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720a includes a vertical pulley 2780 as two fixed pulleys.
It has a horizontal pulley 2781, a first pulley 2782 and a second pulley 2783 as two moving pulleys.

In FIG. 27, a vertical pulley 2780 is a pulley that is rotatably provided in the vertical direction, and is disposed on the left side of a fastening member 2732a to which a lower end of a basic coil spring 2730a is fastened. A wire 2760a extending from the landing member 2761a is locked on the lower side of the vertical pulley 2780, and is guided to the horizontal pulley 2781 by changing the direction by approximately 90 degrees. The wire 2760a located between the vertical pulley 2780 and the fastening member 2761a.
Is stretched in substantially the same direction as the moving-out direction of the moving rotator 190.

The horizontal pulley 2781 is a pulley that is rotatably provided in the horizontal direction, and is disposed on the rear side of the vertical pulley 2780. The wire 2760a extending from the vertical pulley 2780 is locked on the rear side of the horizontal pulley 2781. The direction is changed by 180 degrees and guided to the first pulley 2782.

The first pulley 2782 is a pulley that is rotatably provided in the lateral direction, and is disposed on the left side of the horizontal pulley 2781, and a wire 2760 a that extends from the horizontal pulley 2781 is connected to the first pulley 2781.
It is locked at the front side of the pulley 2782 and guided to the second pulley 2783.

The second pulley 2783 is a pulley that is rotatably provided in the lateral direction, and is disposed on the left side of the first pulley 2782, that is, on the right side of the wire winding portion 2774.
A wire 2760a extending from 82 is locked on the rear side of the second pulley 2783, and is guided to the upper stage side of the wire winding portion 2774 from the front side of the wire winding portion 2774.

With the above configuration, the wire 2760 extending from the fastening member 2761a of the moving rotator 190 is provided.
a is guided to the upper stage side of the wire winding portion 2774 through the vertical pulley 2780, the horizontal pulley 2781, the first pulley 2782, and the second pulley 2783. Vertical pulley 2
780, the lateral pulley 2781, the first pulley 2782, and the second pulley 2783 are provided with insertion holes for inserting the wire 2760a. Therefore, even when the wire 2760a is loosened, Vertical pulley 2780, horizontal pulley 2781
, The first pulley 2782 and the second pulley 2783 are not separated from each other.

Here, in FIG. 27, two round rod-shaped first slide shafts 2785 and second slide shafts 2786 that are installed in the front-rear direction in FIG. 27 are arranged side by side on the basic plate 2704. On the right side, the second slide shaft 2786 is arranged on the left side. But
The first slide shaft 2785 is loosely fitted with a first pulley 2784 and a first coil spring 2787 that constantly urges the first pulley 2784 forward, and the second slide shaft 2786 has a second pulley 2783 and A second coil spring 2788 that normally biases the second pulley 2783 to the rear side is loosely fitted.

Accordingly, the first pulley 2882 is provided so as to be movable on the first slide shaft 2785, and the second pulley 2783 is provided so as to be movable on the second slide shaft 2786. That is, the first slide shaft 2785 and the second slide shaft 2786 are connected to the first coil spring 2.
787 and the second coil spring 2788 are stably guided in the axial direction of the basic plate 2704 to expand and contract, and the first pulley 2782 and the second pulley 2783 are expanded and contracted.
4 has a function of moving stably.

The wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720b provided on the left side of the motor mechanism 2710 is further provided with one lateral pulley (fixed pulley) 2795 in addition to the above four pulleys. The horizontal pulley 2795 is connected to the wire 2760b from the rear side of the wire winding portion 2774.
The horizontal pulley 2795 is used to wind the wire 2760b.
Has sufficient tension.

Further, the side plate 2706b is provided with an origin position detection sensor (not shown) for detecting whether or not the moving rotator 190 is at the origin position.
It is arranged on the rear side of the second guide member 2741b and in the vicinity of 2732b where the lower end of the basic coil spring 2730b is fastened. The origin position detection sensor is composed of an optical sensor,
When the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position, a light shielding member (not shown) provided at the lower end of the covering member 2948b enters between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the optical sensor to block the light. Then, it is detected whether or not the moving rotator 190 is at the origin position. The origin position detection sensor is connected to the moving rotator control board 2725 and the harness 2789, and outputs a detection result, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the moving rotator 190 is at the origin position to the moving rotator control board 2725. . The origin position detection sensor may be composed of other sensors such as a magnetic sensor.
The origin position detection sensor may be provided on the side plate 2706a.

Further, the movable rotating body control board 2725 includes a flexible flat cable (FFC) 2.
One end of 790 is connected, and the other end is shown in FIG.
It is connected to a relay board 3020 shown at 0. In the figure, reference numeral 2791 denotes a protective member for protecting the flexible flat cable 2790. The protective member 2791 is formed into a thin hollow shape from a material such as a resin, and the flexible flat cable 2790 is formed inside the protective member 2791.
Is inserted loosely.

The protection member 2791 has a lower hinge 2792 formed at the lower end (origin end) connected to the basic plate 2704 and an upper hinge formed at the upper end (advance end) connected to the moving rotator 190. 2793 and a middle hinge 2794 formed between the lower hinge 2792 and the upper hinge 2793 are provided, and these three hinges are moved in accordance with the movement of the movable rotating body 190 (movement between the origin position and the advanced position). By rotating 2792, 2793, 2794, the protective member 2791 bends or extends in the shape of a "<" at the middle hinge 2794 location,
It is designed to expand and contract. Moreover, between the hinges, that is, the lower hinge 2792 and the middle hinge 2
794 and between the upper hinge 2793 and the middle hinge 2794 are formed in a substantially wave shape, and the flexible flat cable 2790 is similarly fixed in the wave shape in the protective member 2791. The protective member 2791 configured in this way prevents the flexible flat cable 2790 from being damaged as the moving rotator 190 moves.

[Configuration of moving rotating body]
Next, the configuration of the moving rotator 190 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the moving rotator 190, and FIG. 31-1 shows the first stop surface 3.
FIG. 31-2 is an explanatory diagram showing the lighting state of the moving rotator 190 when 106 is stopped.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting state of the moving rotary body 190 when the 2nd stop surface 3107 has stopped.

The moving rotator 190 includes a main body 3000, a main body cover 3001, and the side cover 2 described above.
902a and 2902b. The main body cover 3001 is formed outside the main body 3000 in a substantially cylindrical shape with a large diameter at the center, and the main body 3000 is built inside the main body cover 3001. The main body cover 3001 is formed of a material such as resin so as to be transparent so that the internal main body 3000 can be visually recognized, and the side covers 2902a and 2902b are fixed to the left and right ends thereof.

The main body 3000 includes an outer 3003 and a drive mechanism unit 3005. The outer 3003 has substantially the same shape as the main body cover 3001 described above, and is formed slightly smaller than the main body cover 3001. The outer 3003 is provided with a first stop surface 3106 shown in FIG. 31-1 on the half of the surface, and a second stop surface 3107 shown in FIG. 31-2 on the opposite side (front half) of the first stop surface 3106. Yes.

The first stop surface 3106 includes a lens 3108 that forms a round shape in the center, and a lens 3108.
Are provided with star lenses 3110 including lenses 3109a and 3109b symmetrically forming a substantially triangular shape on both left and right sides of the first stop surface 3107.
A logo lens 3114 including lenses 3111, 3112, and 3113 that form a character shape “C” is provided. These star lens 3110 and logo lens 3114 emit light in a predetermined manner by an LED 3021 shown in FIG. In FIG. 31A, (A) shows a case where the first stop surface 3106 emits light, and (B) shows a case where the first stop surface 3106 is turned off. In FIG. (A) shows the case where the second stop surface 3107 emits light, and (B) shows the case where the second stop surface 3107 is extinguished. Also,
In FIGS. 31-1 and 31-2, the side covers 2902a and 2902b are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 30, the drive mechanism unit 3005 is provided inside the outer 3003, and a base plate 3016 is provided at the approximate center thereof. The base plate 3016 is fixed to the side covers 2902a and 2902b at both left and right ends. Note that FIG. 30 shows the moving rotating body 1.
90, the front half of the main body cover 3001 and outer 3003 is removed.

The base plate 3016 is provided with a motor 3017 on the right end side and a relay board 3020 on the near side. In the figure, reference numeral 3018 denotes a motor shaft of a motor 3017. Rotating wheels 3019a and 3019b are attached to both ends of the motor shaft 3018. The peripheral edges of the rotating wheels 3019a and 3019b are attached along the peripheral walls at both ends of the outer 3003.

Therefore, when the motor shaft 3018 rotates by driving the motor 3017, the rotating wheels 3019a and 3019b rotate in conjunction with the rotation. That is, in the moving rotator 190, the outer 3003 having the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop surface 3107 rotates (swings) about the motor shaft 3018. The motor 3017 is a stepping motor, and is connected to the moving rotating body control board 2725 via the relay board 3020 and a flexible flat cable 2790. Based on a command from the moving rotating body control board 2725, the motor 3017 is bidirectional (forward rotation). , Reverse rotation) is controlled to be able to rotate a predetermined number of steps.

On the front side of the relay substrate 3020, a star lens 3110 (first stop surface 3) of the outer 3003 is provided.
106) and a plurality of LEDs to correspond to the logo lens 3114 (second stop surface 3107).
3021 (e.g., full color LEDs) are provided and these LEDs 3021 are
The moving rotating body control board 2725 and the flexible flat cable 2790 are connected via the relay board 3020, and lighting control is performed in a predetermined manner based on a command from the moving rotating body control board 2725. Although not shown, a reflector lens is provided between the relay substrate 3020 and the outer 3003, and the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop surface 3107 can efficiently emit light by the reflector lens. Yes.

Further, a rotational position detection sensor (not shown) for detecting whether or not the outer 3003 is in a predetermined position is provided at the left end portion of the base plate 3016.
When the outer 3003 is located at a predetermined position, the rotating wheel 30
A light shielding member (not shown) provided in 19b enters between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the optical sensor to block the light, thereby detecting whether or not the outer 3003 is in a predetermined position. For example, four light shielding members are provided on the rotating wheel 3019b at intervals of 90 degrees, and the origin position of the outer 3003 (for example, the position stopped at the first stop surface 3106) and the rotation position every 90 degrees from the origin position are set. You may make it detect. In this way, the rotation control of the outer 3003 can be executed with higher accuracy by the number of steps of the motor 3017 and the rotational position detection sensor. The rotational position detection sensor is connected to the movable rotating body control board 2725 via the relay board 3020 and the flexible flat cable 2790.
That is, a signal indicating whether or not the outer 3003 is at a predetermined position is sent to the moving rotor control board 27.
To 25. The rotational position detection sensor may be composed of other sensors such as a magnetic sensor.

[Operation of moving rotating body]
Next, the main operation of the moving rotator unit 2700 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27, 28, and 29 in connection with the movement of the moving rotator 190 between the origin position and the advanced position. As shown in FIG. 28, the movable rotating body 190 is normally located at the origin position, and the wires 2760a and 2760b are turned into the wire winding portions 2774 by the torque of the motor 2770 and the worm gear 2773 (worm 2771 and worm gear 2772). Is wound up to the maximum.

In a state where the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position, the slide protrusions 2953a, 2953
53b is in contact with the lower ends of the grooves 2940a and 2940b, and the basic coil spring 273 is provided.
0a, 2730b and auxiliary coil springs 2735a, 2735b are most contracted. In this state, the lower end portions of the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are in contact with the restricting plates 2736a and 2736b (buffer members 2737a and 2737b), and the first stopper portions 2946a and 2946b are in contact with the upper ends of the first slide members 2951a and 2951b. The second stopper portions 2947a, 2947b come into contact with the upper ends of the second slide members 2952a, 2952b, and the first slide members 2951a, 2951b and the second slide members 2952a, 2
Reference numeral 952b denotes first storage grooves 2943a and 2943b and second storage grooves 2944a and 2944b.
Is roughly stored. Thereby, the further movement to the origin side of the moving rotator 190 is restricted.

Further, in a state where the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position, the first coil spring 2787 and the second coil spring 2788 are contracted in the right wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720a as shown in FIG. 2782 is a first coil spring 27
The second pulley 2783 is positioned on the front side of the first pulley 2782 against the urging force of the second coil spring 2788 against the urging force of 87. That is, the wire 2760a extending from the horizontal pulley 2781 is the first in the shortest distance.
The wire take-up unit 2 is formed in a substantially “<” shape via the pulley 2882 and the second pulley 2783.
774 is guided to the upper side. The same applies to the left wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720b.

Further, in a state where the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position, the protection member 2791 is in the most contracted (bent) state, and the origin position detection sensor is turned on by the light shielding member of the moving rotator 190, It is detected that the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position. Further, the moving rotator 190 is stopped at the first stop surface 3106 having the star lens 3110, the rotation position detection sensor is turned on by the light shielding member of the rotating wheel 3019b, and the outer 3003 is stopped at the first stop surface 3106. It is detected that

Thus, when the motor 2770 rotates in the reverse direction with the moving rotating body 190 positioned at the origin position, the worm gear 2773 (the worm 2771 and the worm gear 2772) rotates in reverse with the reverse rotation of the motor 2770, and in conjunction with it. The wire winding unit 2774 also rotates in the reverse direction.
Then, the wires 2760a and 2760b, the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b, and the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 273 are equivalent to the amount of reverse rotation of the wire winding unit 2774.
5b extends, and the moving rotator 190 moves from the origin position to the basic coil springs 2730a, 27
30b and auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are extended by the extended position side (
(Hereinafter also referred to as the first position). If the motor 2770 rotates forward in this state, the moving rotator 190 moves again to the origin position side by the reverse action. When this operation is repeated in a short time, the moving rotator 190 repeatedly moves (oscillates) between the origin position and the first position.
The so-called “rattling effect” is executed, and the origin position detection sensor is repeatedly turned on and off.

Next, when the motor 2770 further reversely rotates with the moving rotator 190 positioned at the first position, that is, when the moving rotator 190 rotates reversely a predetermined number of steps from the state where the moving rotator 190 is positioned at the origin position, the clutch mechanism Transmission of power from the worm gear 2772 to the wire winding unit 2774 is cut off, and the wire winding unit 2774 is in a freely rotatable state. Then, the wire 276
As shown in FIG. 27, the moving rotator 190 moves from the first position to the advanced position at once by the urging forces of the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b and the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b. At this time, the first pulley 2
782 and the second pulley 2783 are moved to the foremost side by the urging force of the first coil spring 2787 and the second coil spring 2788, and the second pulley 2783 is moved to the rearmost side.

That is, when the moving rotator 190 moves from the origin position to the advanced position, first, the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b (first slide members 2951a and 2951b and second
The slide members 2952a and 2952b) do not move, only the moving rotator 190
Basic coil springs 2730a, 2730b, auxiliary coil springs 2735a, 27
The first guide members 2945a and 2945b are moved to the first slide member 29 by the urging force of 35b.
By sliding in the advance direction on 51a and 2951b, the lead moves to the advance position side (hereinafter also referred to as the second position), and the wires 2760a and 2760b extend accordingly.

The second position is closer to the advanced position than the first position, and the auxiliary coil spring 2
735a and 2735b are in the most extended state and the urging force toward the advance position side is almost lost, and the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b maintain the urging force toward the advance position side by extending about half. ing. In the second position, the slide protrusions 2953a and 2953b
Is in contact with the lower ends of the grooves 2940a and 2940b, and the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 273
Although the lower end portion of 5b is in contact with the restriction plates 2736a and 2736b (buffer members 2737a and 2737b), the first stopper portions 2946a and 2946b are separated from the first slide members 2951a and 2951b, and the second stopper The portions 2947a and 2947b are separated from the second slide members 2952a and 2952b, and the first slide members 2951a and 2951b are separated.
The second slide members 2952a and 2952b are not stored in the first storage grooves 2943a and 2943b and the second storage grooves 2944a and 2944b.

From the second position, the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b are moved to the second slide members 2952a and 2952 by the biasing force of the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b.
When b slides on the second guide members 2741a and 2741b in the advance direction, it moves to the advance position side. Due to the movement of the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b to the advance position side, the movable rotating body 190 moves to the advance position side. Further, the slide protrusions 2953a and 2953b are moved into the grooves 2940a and 2940 by the movement of the movable rotating body 190 from the second position to the advanced position side.
The auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are spaced from the lower end of b, and the restricting plate 2736
a, 2736b.

When the slide protrusions 2953a and 2953b come into contact with the upper ends of the grooves 2940a and 2940b, the moving rotator 190 stops moving to the advance position side. Thereby, the moving rotator 190 is completely moved to the advanced position, and the wires 2760a and 2760b are in the most extended state. And in this advance position, the auxiliary coil spring 2 that has already extended most
In addition to 735a and 2735b, the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b are also in the state where they are most extended and the urging force toward the advanced position is almost lost.

Further, almost simultaneously with the completion of the movement of the movable rotating body 190 to the advanced position, the first coil spring 2787 and the second coil spring 2788 are most extended, and the first pulley 278 is extended.
2 is located on the foremost side by the urging force of the first coil spring 2787, and the second pulley 27
83 comes to the rearmost position by the urging force of the second coil spring 2788. That is, the wire 2760a extending from the lateral pulley 2781 has the longest distance and the first pulley 27
It is guided to the upper stage side of the wire winding portion 2774 in a substantially “N” shape via the second pulley 2783 and the second pulley 2783. The same applies to the left wire tension adjusting mechanism 2720b. Thereby, even if it is a case where the wire winding part 2774 will be in a rotation free state with the movement to the advance position of the movement rotary body 190, the wires 2760a and 2760b do not loosen. Furthermore, in this state, the protection member 2791 is in the most extended state, and the origin position detection sensor is turned off.

When the moving rotator 190 moves from the advanced position to the origin position, the operation is substantially the reverse of the above-described movement of the movable rotator 190 from the origin position to the advanced position. That is, when the motor 2770 rotates forward with the moving rotator 190 positioned at the advanced position, the motor 277
The worm gear 2773 (the worm 2771 and the worm gear 277 are interlocked with the positive rotation of 0.
2) rotates in the forward direction, and the wire winding unit 2774 also rotates in conjunction with the rotation. The motor 27
When 70 rotates in the forward direction, the clutch mechanism starts from the worm gear 2772 to the wire winding unit 277.
The power transmission to 4 is always executed.

When the wire winding unit 2774 rotates forward at the advanced position, first, the wires 2760a and 2760 are used.
As b is wound, the first coil spring 2787 and the second coil spring 2788 are reduced accordingly. Then, the first pulley 2782 and the second pulley 2783 move to the rear side and the front side, and the wires 2760a and 2760b are reduced from the substantially “N” shape to the substantially “<” shape.

After the wires 2760a and 2760b are reduced to a substantially “<” shape, the wire winding portion 27 is further reduced.
When 74 rotates forward, the moving rotator 190 moves from the advanced position to the second position. In this case, the wires 2760a and 2727 are caused by the torque of the motor 2770 (worm gear 2772).
60b is wound, the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b are reduced, and the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b are configured such that the second slide members 2952a and 2952b slide on the second guide members 2741a and 2741b in the direction of the origin. Move to position 2 Due to the movement of the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b to the second position side, the movable rotating body 190 is moved.
Moves to the second position side. Note that the moving speed of the moving rotating body 190 may be changed by changing the rotating speed of the motor 2770.

Further, as the moving rotary body 190 moves from the advanced position to the second position side, the slide projection 29
53a and 2953b are spaced apart from the upper ends of the grooves 2940a and 2940b. When the slide protrusions 2953a and 2953b come into contact with the lower ends of the grooves 2940a and 2940b, the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b stop moving to the origin position side. Thereby, the moving rotator 190 is moved to the second position.

Here, at the second position when the motor 2770 is rotating forward, the state of the moving rotator unit 2700 appears to be the same as when the moving rotator 190 reaches the second position from the origin position. However, the torque of the motor 2770 (worm gear 2772) exerts a force that moves the movable rotating body 190 toward the origin position against the urging force of the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b toward the advanced position. .

Next, when the motor 2770 further rotates forward with the moving rotator 190 positioned at the second position, the slide mechanisms 2950a and 2950b do not move, and the first guide is driven by the torque of the motor 2770 (worm gear 2772). When the members 2945a and 2945b slide on the first slide members 2951a and 2951b in the direction of the origin, the wires 2760a and 2945
760b is wound, and the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b and the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are reduced, so that only the moving rotator 190 moves to the origin position side. The lower end portions of the auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b are the restriction plates 27.
By reaching 36a, 2736b (buffer members 2737a, 2737b), the movement of the moving rotator 190 toward the origin position is stopped, and the movement of the moving rotator 190 to the origin position is completed.

When the moving rotator 190 reaches the origin position, the origin position detection sensor is turned on to stop the normal rotation of the motor 2770. However, if the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position, the motor 2770 further moves. In the case of normal rotation, the worm gear 2773 (worm 27
71 and the worm gear 2772) rotate in the direction of winding the wires 2760a and 2760b. In this case, however, the torque limiter is activated, the torque transmission from the worm gear 2772 to the wire winding portion 2774 is interrupted, and the wire winding Part 2774 does not rotate.

As is clear from the above description, in the moving rotator unit 2700, the moving rotator 1
When 90 moves from the origin position to the advanced position, the initial movement of the moving rotating body 190 with a large load is performed by a plurality of elastic members, that is, basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b and auxiliary coil springs 2735a and 2735b. ing. Then, when the moving rotator 190 advances from the origin position to a predetermined position (second position), the subsequent operation with a small load, that is, the moving operation of the moving rotator 190 from the second position to the advanced position is single. This is performed only by the elastic member, that is, the basic coil springs 2730a and 2730b.

Conversely, when the moving rotator 190 moves from the advanced position to the origin position, the initial motion of the moving rotator 190 with a large load is changed to a single elastic member, that is, the basic coil spring 2730.
The motor 2770 is driven against only the urging force of a and 2730b. When the moving rotator 190 moves backward from the advanced position to the predetermined position (second position), there are a plurality of operations after the movement starts with a small load, that is, the moving rotator 190 moves from the second position to the origin position. Elastic member, ie, basic coil spring 2730a
2730b, motor 2 against the biasing force of auxiliary coil springs 2735a, 2735b
770 is driven by driving.

Thereby, in the moving rotator unit 2700, it is possible to move the moving rotator 190 between the origin position and the advanced position with smaller power, and as a result, the motor 2770 having a smaller driving force is used. This makes it possible to reduce costs.

The wire tension adjusting mechanisms 2720a and 2720b are configured to stop the movable rotating body 190 at a predetermined position by the torque of the motor 2770, rotate the wire winding unit 2774, and wind the wires 2760a and 2760b. When the rotary body 190 moves to the advanced position, the wire winding portion 2774 becomes free to rotate and the wires 2760a and 2760b are released and extended, so that the elastic members, that is, the first coil spring 2787 and the second
The first pulley 27 as a tension roller is urged by the urging force of the coil spring 2788.
82 and the second pulley 2783 to constantly apply a predetermined tension to the wires 2760a and 2760b.
To give to.

As a result, the moving rotator 190 can be smoothly moved by the wires 2760a and 2760b. As a result, the wires 2760a and 2760b are loosened and the moving rotator 1 is moved.
There is no hindrance to the movement of 90. In addition, it is possible to prevent troubles and troubles caused by the wires 2760a and 2760b being caught by other parts.

Further, the motor 2770 uses a stepping motor that can be rotationally controlled by a predetermined number of steps, and further includes an origin position detection sensor that detects the origin position of the moving rotator 190. The moving rotator control board 2725 is provided with the motor 2770. Whether or not the moving rotator 190 has moved to the origin position is detected based on the number of steps and the detection signal of the origin position detection sensor.

As a result, the movement of the moving rotator 190 to the origin position can be detected with higher accuracy from the number of steps of the motor 2770 and the detection signal of the origin position detection sensor. It is possible to perform the production related to more reliably. For example,
When the motor 2770 is rotated by a predetermined number of steps to move the moving rotator 190 to the origin position, the origin position detection sensor is turned on when the origin position detection sensor is off even if the motor 2770 is rotated by the predetermined number of steps. Until that time, it is possible to perform further control for adjusting the step of the motor 2770. The same applies to the motor 3017 and the rotation position detection sensor for controlling the rotation of the outer 3003 to a predetermined position.

In addition, exchange of control signals and the like between the moving rotator control board 2725 and the moving rotator 190 is performed by a flexible flat cable 2790. The flexible flat cable 2790 includes three hinges 2792, 2793, and 2794. It is inserted into a wave-shaped protective member 2791 and protected.

As a result, the flexible flat cable 2790 can be prevented from coming into contact with a player or other components, and as a result, damage to the flexible flat cable 2790 can be prevented. Further, the protective member 2791 is expanded or contracted by bending or extending in the shape of a “<” as the moving rotating body 190 moves, and the hinges are formed in a wave shape. Maintains a wavy posture in the protective member 2791 against the movement of the moving rotator 190 and is prevented from excessively expanding and contracting. As a result, the durability of the flexible flat cable 2790 is improved. In other words, by protecting the flexible flat cable 2790 with the protective member 2791, it is possible to more reliably produce an effect related to the movement of the movable rotating body 190.

In the above description, the rattling effect is obtained by repeatedly moving (swinging) the moving rotator 190 between the origin position and the first position when the moving rotator 190 moves from the origin position to the advanced position side. Although the case where it carries out was demonstrated, this can be performed according to the above even when the moving rotator 190 moves from the advanced position to the origin position. Further, when the moving rotator 190 moves to the origin position side, the rattling effect can be executed regardless of the position of the moving rotator 190. The reason for this is that when the moving rotator 190 moves to the origin position side, the wires 2760a and 2760b are not released, and the wire take-up portion 2 is removed from the worm gear 2772.
This is because power transmission to 774 is always performed.

By the way, as described above, the moving rotator control board 2725 inputs the game information of the gaming machine 100 and controls the motor 3017 and the LED 3021 based on the input game information, so that the origin position of the moving rotator 190 is reached. In relation to the movement between the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop surface 3107, the outer 3003 is rotationally controlled in a predetermined manner.
Or the star lens 3110 (first stop surface 3106) or the logo lens 3114 (second stop surface 3107) is controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner.

Accordingly, the rotating mode of the movable rotating body 190 is such that only the outer 3003 having the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop surface 3107 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the motor shaft 3018 of the motor 3017. That is, even if the outer 3003 rotates, the base plate 3016 positioned inside the outer 3003 does not rotate, so the relay board 3020 provided on the base board 3016 and the LED 3021 provided on the relay board 3020 do not rotate. ing.

That is, an LED 3021 as a light emitting means that is disposed inside the movable rotating body 190 on one side of the relay substrate 3020 provided so as not to rotate and can irradiate the first stop surface 3106 or the second stop surface 3107 of the outer 3003. Is provided. As a result, the first stop surface 3106 (star lens 3110) and the second stop surface 3107 (outside of the outer 3003 whose rotation is controlled are controlled.
The logo lens 3114) can be made to emit light easily and reliably, and as a result, it is possible to more reliably produce effects related to the light emission of the movable rotating body 190. Furthermore, the relay board 30
Since 20 is fixed without rotating, wiring of the driving mechanism 3005 can be easily performed, and troubles and troubles associated with rotation can be avoided.

In addition, although the example which performs the switching of the stop surface in the moving rotator 190 by rotating in the above-described example is shown, this is not limited, for example, the second stop on the front side of the moving rotator 190. A shutter member provided with a surface 3107 may be provided, and the first stop surface 3106 stops when the shutter member is open, and the second stop surface 3107 stops when the shutter member is closed. .

Moreover, the rotation aspect of the moving rotary body 190 (outer 3003) can be variously considered.
The speed and range of rotation, the direction of rotation, the rotation time, etc. can be changed. Similarly, the moving rotator 19
Various light emission modes of 0 (outer 3003) are conceivable. For example, the lighting type such as lighting, blinking, and extinguishing, the time, blinking speed, lighting color, luminance (illuminance), and the like can be changed. That means
The moving rotator 190 changes the movement mode, the rotation mode, and the light emission mode according to the gaming state in relation to the swing between the origin position and the advance position and the stop position, and further, the voice is accompanied accordingly. Various effects can be performed by changing.
Below, the production | presentation aspect of the main moving rotary body 190 is demonstrated.

[Direction of moving rotating body]
The moving rotator 190 performs various effects in conjunction with the operation lever 180 and the retractable 137 when the gaming machine 100 enters a predetermined state. As described above, the moving rotator 190
Is a movable body that is provided on the upper front side of the glass frame 150 and is displaceable and rotatable between the origin position and the advance position, and is always located at the origin position as shown in FIG. Then, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, the advance position is reached as shown in FIG. 32 (B) by parallel movement from the origin position toward the upper front side.

As shown in FIG. 32A, the moving rotator 190 does not protrude upward from the upper end of the gaming machine 100 (glass frame 150) as shown in FIG. 32A, and as shown in FIG. In addition, at least a part of the gaming machine 100 (glass frame 150) protrudes from the upper end (when viewed from the front, above the upper end of the frame, and from the side and from the front when viewed from above).
32A and 32B are a schematic front view and a left side view for explaining an effect mode of the moving rotator 190. FIG. 32A shows a case where the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position. ) Shows a case where the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position.

That is, the moving rotator 190 is used in the gaming machine 1 in the case of, for example, reaching or jackpot.
It operates to jump out from 00 toward the player side, and rotates or emits light in the process. Such an unprecedented presentation aspect in which the frame gimmick jumps out of the frame makes it possible to remarkably increase the orientation of the presentation related to reach and jackpot, and to greatly enhance the interest of the game.

Below, the production elements of the basic moving rotator 190 will be described.
(1) The moving rotator 190 produces a rotation effect at the origin position as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 32A, and a rotation effect at an advanced position as shown by an arrow B in FIG. There are cases. The types of rotation effects are as follows: “round rotation effect” shown in FIG. 33 (A), “small rotation effect” shown in FIG. 33 (B), and “large step” shown in FIG. 33 (C). Rotation effect "
There are three types, and a non-rotating effect as an effect that does not swing.

As shown by an arrow D in FIG. 33A, the round rotation effect is rotated in one clockwise direction, and in a counterclockwise direction as indicated by an arrow E in FIG. There is something to do. As shown by the arrow F in FIG. 33B, the small rotation effect is a small angle α (eg 2
The rotation in the clockwise and counterclockwise directions is repeated in a short time T1 at intervals of 0 degrees. As shown by an arrow G in FIG. 33 (C), the large increment rotation effect rotates clockwise and counterclockwise for a short time T2 (T2) at intervals of an angle β (for example, 90 degrees) relatively larger than the angle α. It repeats with ≧ T1).

The relationship of the movable range of various rotation effects is: round rotation effect> large rotation effect> small rotation effect> no rotation effect. Then, the round rotation effect, the large rotation effect, the small rotation effect, and the rattling effect described above make it possible to execute the rotating body effect by swinging the moving rotary body 190. FIG. 33 is a schematic side view for explaining the type of rotation effect of the moving rotator 190. (A) is a round rotation effect, (B) is a small rotation effect, and (C) is , Shows a large rotation effect.

(2) The moving rotator 190 rattles at the origin position as shown by the arrow H in FIG. 34 (A) and at the advanced position as shown by the arrow I in FIG. 34 (B). There is a case to produce. FIG. 34 is a schematic left side view for explaining the rattling effect of the moving rotator 190. FIG. 34A shows a case where the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position.
) Shows a case where the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position.

The above (1) and (2) are also applicable when the moving rotator 190 is stopped between the origin position and the advance position, or when it is moving between the origin position and the advance position. Applicable. Also,
When the rotation of the moving rotator 190 stops, the first stop surface 3106 or the second stop surface 3107
Stop at. In this case, the first stop surface 3106 is stopped at different stop probabilities between the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop surface 3107, and the reach and jackpot reliability (expected degree of a game state advantageous to the player) are stopped. It may be different depending on the case and the case where the second stop surface 3107 is stopped. For example, the stop probability (for example, 9/10) of the first stop surface 3106 is the second stop surface 310.
When the stop probability is higher than 7 (for example, 1/10), the player has high expectation when the second stop surface 3107 stops. Furthermore, the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop surface 3107 can emit light in a predetermined light emission mode.

Below, specific production modes of the moving rotator 190 are listed.
(A) As shown in FIG. 35A, after stopping at the first stop surface 3106 at the origin position, it moves to the advance position while producing a non-rotation effect or a small rotation effect (rotating body popping effect). Then, at the advancing position, after making a round rotation effect or a large rotation effect, the second stop surface 3107 is stopped.
That is, the moving rotator 190 moves from the origin position to the advanced position in the first movable mode, and moves in the second movable mode having a larger movable range than the first movable mode at the advanced position.

(B) As shown in FIG. 35-2, after a rattling effect at the origin position, it moves to the advancing position while making a round rotation effect or a large rotation effect. It moves to the origin position while rotating round or round. That is, the moving rotator 190 moves in a predetermined movable manner during the movement of the origin position, the advance position, and the origin position to the advance position or the origin position to the origin position. Further, the moving rotator 190 swings between the origin position or the advance position and a predetermined position different from the origin position and the advance position.

(C) As shown in FIG. 35-3, after performing a rattling effect or a small rotation effect at the origin position,
The first stop surface 3106 is lit in a lighting / flashing state (for example, high blue brightness) (lighting effect)
. At this time, the moving rotator 190 does not move to the advance position side (rotating body holding effect).
. Then, the first stop surface 3106 is temporarily turned off (light-off effect) or the luminance (illuminance) is lowered (
(Luminance reduction effect), immediately move to the advance position, lighting / blinking (flashing effect) state at the advance position (
For example, after the rotation effect or the large rotation effect is made in red (high brightness of the lighting color change effect), it stops at the second stop surface 3107. That is, the moving rotator 190 oscillates at the origin position and then emits light in the first light emission mode, and when moving from the origin position toward the advanced position, the first light emission mode at the origin position is changed to the first light emission mode. The second light emission mode having a lower luminance than the mode or the effect of turning off the light is executed for a predetermined period.

35A is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode (a) of the moving rotator 190, FIG. 35-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode (b) of the mobile rotator 190, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect (c) of the moving rotary body 190. FIG. In addition, the production modes of the moving rotator 190 are (a) to (
The present invention is not limited to c), and the following effects can also be executed.

(1) When the moving rotator 190 jumps from the origin position to the advancing position and performs an effect of rotating at the advancing position, if a predetermined error (error related to the popping out of the moving rotator 190) has occurred, the movement The rotating body 190 is changed to an effect that rotates at the origin position without jumping to the advance position. Thereby, even if a predetermined error has occurred, the moving rotator 190
It becomes possible to perform.

(2) The stop surface of the moving rotator 190 may be changed in relation to the gaming state.
For example, the moving rotating body 190 mainly stops at the first stop surface 3106 at the origin position and stops at the second stop surface 3107 at the advanced position in the normal gaming state (non-probability variable gaming state and non-time-saving gaming state). In the high-probability short-time gaming state (probability-changing gaming state and short-time gaming state), the vehicle is mainly stopped at the origin position at the first stop surface 3106 or the second stop surface 3107 (for example, the first stop surface 3106 and the second stop state). The stop surface 3107 is alternately stopped). Thereby, it is possible to increase the reliability of the effect at the advance position of the moving rotator 190 and the stop at the second stop surface 3107. Furthermore,
It is also possible to suppress the useless movement of the rotating body 190 from jumping to the advanced position in the highly accurate time-short gaming state.

(3) The rotation effect of the moving rotator 190 (the round rotation effect, the large rotation effect, and the small rotation effect) may be changed in relation to the position of the moving rotator 190. For example, the rotation is slow at the origin position (and moving) and fast at the advance position (and moving). Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the reliability with respect to the effect at the advance position of the moving rotator 190. Furthermore, this rotational speed may be changed in relation to the gaming state. For example, the rotation speed is increased in the normal gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state with a low jackpot probability, and the rotation speed is decreased in the probability-changing gaming state or the high-probability short-time gaming state with a high jackpot probability. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the reliability of the effect of the moving rotator 190 in the normal gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state.

Furthermore, the rotation effect of the round and round rotation may be changed in relation to the gaming state. For example, when the game state reaches reach or jackpot, it rotates clockwise as shown by an arrow D in FIG. 33A, and when it becomes out of reach or reach, FIG.
) To rotate counterclockwise as indicated by arrow E. Thereby, when it rotates clockwise in a round and round effect, it becomes possible to raise a player's expectation degree.

(4) In the rattling effect of the moving rotator 190, the moving speed and the moving width may be changed in relation to the gaming state. For example, in the normal gaming state with a low jackpot probability or the low-probability short-time gaming state, the movement speed is increased and the movement width is increased, and in the probability-changing gaming state or the high-probability short-time gaming state with a high jackpot probability, the movement speed is decreased and the movement width is increased. Make it smaller. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the reliability of the effect of the moving rotator 190 in the normal gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state.

(5) The light emission mode of the moving rotator 190 may be changed in relation to the movable mode of the moving rotator 190. For example, when the moving state of the moving rotator 190 is performed only with a rattling effect or a rotation effect, the low-brightness lighting / flashing (low-speed blinking) is performed, and when it is performed with both the rattling effect and the rotation effect, the high-brightness lighting is performed. Set to / blink (fast blink). Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the reliability with respect to the production performed in both the rattling production and the rotation production.

In the rotation effect, the lighting / flashing luminance is changed from high luminance to low luminance in the order of round rotation effect, large rotation effect, small rotation effect, and non-rotation effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the reliability in the order of round rotation effect, large rotation effect, small rotation effect, and non-rotation effect. Furthermore, the light emission mode of the moving rotator 190 may be changed in relation to the position of the moving rotator 190. For example, the light emission at the origin position decreases or turns off the luminance, the light emission at the advance position increases the luminance, and the light emission during movement increases the luminance or decreases the luminance or turns off the light. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the reliability with respect to the effect at the advance position of the moving rotator 190. In addition, in the light emission of the moving rotator 190, if the luminance is higher, the lightness / saturation emission color is higher, and when the high luminance effect is performed in the rotation effect, the player's expectation is further increased. Is possible.

In addition, the moving rotator 190 is lit / flashes or extinguished immediately before moving, or is lit / moved while moving.
It can also be blinked or turned off. Further, it is turned off at the origin position → lit at the advance position, lit at the origin position, lit at the advance position, lit at the origin position, turned off at the origin position, turned off at the origin position, and extinguished at the origin position. It is also possible to turn off at the advance position, turn off at the advance position, turn on at the origin position, turn on at the advance position, turn on at the origin position, turn on at the advance position, turn off at the origin position, turn off at the advance position, and turn off at the origin position.

(6) The sound may be changed in relation to the movable mode of the moving rotator 190. This sound change is performed by the above-described image control board 330 controlling the sound output device 331. For example, when the moving rotator 190 is located at the origin position or stopped at the first stop surface 3106, the sound output is reduced, and when it is located at the advanced position or stopped at the second stop surface 3107, Increase the audio output. Thereby, it is possible to increase the reliability of the effect at the advance position of the moving rotator 190 and the stop at the second stop surface 3107.

In the rotation effect, the sound output is changed from large to small in the order of round rotation effect, large rotation effect, small rotation effect, and non-rotation effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the reliability in the order of round rotation effect, large rotation effect, small rotation effect, and non-rotation effect. Furthermore,
When the moving mode of the moving rotator 190 is performed only with a rattling effect or a rotation effect, the audio output is reduced, and when it is performed with both the rattling effect and the rotation effect, the audio output is increased. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the reliability with respect to the production performed in both the rattling production and the rotation production.

As mentioned above, although the detail of the production | presentation aspect of the moving rotator 190 was demonstrated, the production | presentation aspect of the movement rotator 190 is not limited to (1)-(6), Furthermore, the gaming state is a big hit. In some cases, it can be appropriately changed. For example, jackpot opening, during the round,
The presentation mode of the moving rotator 190 may be changed according to the above by ending, every round, or depending on the type of jackpot (probable jackpot, normal jackpot, etc.).

In addition, the gaming machine 100 includes a winning game area (2) that includes a winning area (probability changing determination V area) for shifting to the probability changing gaming state, or a winning area (2
In the type 1 and 2 type mixing machine equipped with the seed big hit V area), when the game ball passes the V area in the big hit gaming state, the effect mode of the moving rotator 190 is changed according to the above. Also good. For example, when the game ball passes through the V region (probability change determination V region, type 2 hit V region), the moving rotator 190 jumps from the origin position to the advance position, and at the advance position, the rotation speed is fast, clockwise, high What is necessary is just to perform the rotation effect of brightness lighting / flashing (high-speed flashing) or / and sound output large (high volume). In this way, when a game ball passes through the V region,
The performance that gives the player great joy and satisfaction can be executed, and the entertainment of the game is greatly improved.

[Related effects by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotating body 190 (including the effect)
FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining a related effect by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190. FIG. 36 shows the positional relationship between the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 in the player's view when the operation lever 180 is located at the first operation position and the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position. ing. That is, FIG. 36 corresponds to a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 in FIG.

Using the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 can execute a related effect in which the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 are entangled with each other. Hereinafter, three examples of the related effects will be described.

Related production 1:
In the related effect 1, as shown in FIG. 36, when the operation lever 180 is located at the first operation position and the moving rotator 190 is located at the advanced position, the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 are adjacent to each other. It is realized by arranging.

Related production 2 (skill production):
The related effect 2 is an operation lever turning effect that swings the operation lever 180 (see FIG. 26-3).
This is realized by executing a rotating body turning effect (rattle effect, small rotation effect, large rotation effect, round rotation effect: see FIGS. 33 and 34) that swings the moving rotating body 190. As described above, the operation lever turning effect by the operation lever 180 and the rotating body turning effect by the moving rotating body 190 are collectively referred to simply as the turning effect. This related production 2 (skill production)
This is executed when the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 are each at the origin position, or when the operating lever 180 is at the first operation position and the moving rotator 190 is at the advanced position. The related effect 2 can be executed in various cases, and the related effect 2 (
(Spinning effect) is a case where the operation lever 180 is between the origin position and the first operation position,
It may be executed when the moving rotator 190 is at the origin position. In addition, this related production 2 is
The related effect 2 (swing effect) may be executed when the operation lever 180 is at the first operation position and the moving rotator 190 is between the origin position and the advance position.

Related production 3:
The related effect 3 is a lighting effect that causes the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 to blink, or that the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 are lit from an unlit state (FIG. 2).
4, see FIG. 31-1, FIG. 31-2).
The related effects 1 to 3 may be combined into one related effect. For example, the blinking effect or the lighting effect in the related effect 3 may be executed during the roaring effect as the related effect 2.

By the way, in the related effects, when the moving rotator 190 is disposed adjacent to the operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190 produces a rotating body effect (a rattling effect, a small rotation effect, a large rotation effect, a round rotation effect). When the flashing effect and the lighting effect are executed by the moving rotator 190, the stop mode of the moving rotator 190 (outer 3003) is the first stop surface 3106 (logo lens 3114 side). And the second stop surface 31
This is realized by two patterns, which is 07 (star lens 3110 side).

The related effects may be any effects that the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 perform in a related or integrated manner, and are concepts including various effects. For example, a design may be formed using the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190, and an effect of interlocking control of the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 may be used as a related effect. Specifically, one or more characters are formed on the operation lever 180, one or more characters are formed on the moving rotator 190, and one sentence or , Idioms may be formed. Alternatively, a part of characters may be formed on the operation lever 180, a part of characters may be formed on the moving rotator 190, and one character may be formed by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190. Further, a part of the character is formed on the operation lever 180, and the moving rotator 190 is formed.
Alternatively, a part of the character may be formed, and one character may be formed by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190. Further, a part of the symbol mark is formed on the operation lever 180, a part of the symbol mark is formed on the moving rotator 190, and one symbol mark is formed by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190. Also good. Also,
A part of the picture may be formed on the operation lever 180, a part of the picture may be formed on the moving rotator 190, and one picture may be formed by the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190.

In the above, the related effect is executed using the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the related effect is executed using the operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190, and the main display device 131. You may make it do. For example, the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 19
The related effect 2 or the related effect 3 is executed with 0, and the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 are operated.
Are adjacent to the main display device 131 and the operation lever 18 is operated on the main display device 131.
A display effect that suggests a related effect by 0 and the moving rotator 190 (such as a display effect that shows the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 moving to the main display device 131) may be executed. Further, one design may be formed by using three devices including the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the main display device 131. Specifically, one or more characters are formed on the operation lever 180, one or more characters are formed on the moving rotating body 190, one or more characters are formed on the main display device 131, and the operation is performed. Lever 180 and moving rotating body 1
90 and the main display device 131 may form one sentence or idiom. Further, a part of the character is formed on the operation lever 180, a part of the character is formed on the moving rotator 190, and a part of the character is formed on the main display device 131. The operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190, and the main One character may be formed by the display device 131.
Further, a part of the character is formed on the operation lever 180, a part of the character is formed on the moving rotator 190, a part of the character is formed on the main display device 131, the operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190, and the main One character may be formed by the display device 131. Further, a part of the symbol mark is formed on the operation lever 180 to move the moving rotating body 1.
90, a part of the symbol mark is formed, a part of the symbol mark is formed on the main display device 131, and one symbol mark is formed by the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the main display device 131. May be. Further, a part of the picture is formed on the operation lever 180, a part of the picture is formed on the moving rotator 190, and a part of the picture is formed on the main display device 131. The operation lever 180, the moving rotator 190, and the main One picture may be formed by the display device 131. In the above, the example in which the related effects are executed by the three devices of the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the main display device 131 is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main display device 131 and the operation lever 180, or The related effects as described above may be executed by the main display device 131 and the moving rotator 190.

In the above description, the related effect is executed using the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190. In this case, the main display device 131 is used to execute the display effect that suggests the execution of the related effect. Also good.

The related effects are executed outside the game area, that is, outside the game area. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the related effect while visually recognizing the movement of the game ball, and as a result, can enjoy both the interest by the motion of the game ball and the interest by the related effect.

[Rotating body popping out effect by operating lever 180 and moving rotating body 190]
When the operation lever 180 is operated to the first operation position during an effect based on an effect pattern, which will be described later, the sub CPU 320a performs a rotating body pop-out effect that controls the movable rotating body 190 from the origin position to the advanced position (FIG. 14). To FIG. 16). Sub C
The PU 320a performs a rotating body holding effect (FIGS. 11 to 13) that keeps the moving rotator 190 at the origin position even though the operation lever 180 is operated to the first operation position during the effect based on the effect pattern described later. Can be executed. The rotating body pop-out effect and the rotating body holding effect are included in the effects based on the effect pattern 1 described later. However, the rotating body popping effect and the rotating body holding effect are not executed at the same time.
When the rotating body popping-out effect appears during the effect based on the effect pattern, the jackpot expectation is set higher than when the rotating body holding effect appears.

When the operation lever 180 is located between the origin position and the first operation position, the movable rotating body 190 jumps out (advances) from the origin position to the advance position.
It cannot be configured. In other words, the movable rotating body 190 is connected to the operation lever 18.
When 0 is located between the origin position and the first operation position, the operation lever 180 is in a state where pop-out is suppressed, that is, a fixed state.

The gaming machine 100 is configured to execute a rotary body pop-out effect in which the moving rotary body 190 jumps from the origin position to the advanced position based on the operation lever 180 being operated to the first operation position. Therefore, when the operation lever 180 is located at the first operation position at the time of the rotation body pop-out effect, the moving rotation body 190 is located at the advance position. ) Can be performed.

In the rotating body holding effect, the moving rotator 190 does not pop out even when the operation lever 180 is operated. In this case, the rotating rotator 190 may be used to execute a rotating effect. In this way, the effect of executing the round effect using the moving rotator 190 in the rotary body hold effect is also referred to as the rotary effect of the rotary body hold.

In the gaming machine 100, a rotating body retry process for determining whether or not the moving rotating body 190 is at the origin position is executed as needed. By the way, even if it is determined to execute the above-described rotating body popping-out effect based on the after-mentioned effect pattern, the moving rotating body 19 is obtained by the rotating body retry process.
If it is determined that 0 is not at the origin position, that is, it is determined that a retry error has occurred, instead of executing the above-described rotating body popping-out effect, a rotating effect that rotates around the rotating body may be executed instead of the rotating body popping-out effect. . In the rotating body retry process, a predetermined number of times (for example, 40
Times) If the moving rotator 190 is not continuously at the origin position, a retry error is determined.

[Relationship between the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the retractable 137]
The moving rotator 190 can move from the origin position to the advanced position by operating the operation lever 180 to the first operation position. Therefore, the sub CPU of the effect control board 320
320a, when performing an effect based on the effect pattern described later, the operation lever 180 is operated to the first operation position, and when the predetermined timing based on the effect pattern is reached, the moving rotator 190 is advanced from the origin position. The movable control. In other words, the sub CPU 320
It can be said that “a” movably controls the position of the moving rotator 190 based on the position of the operation lever 180.

The retractable 137 is mechanically moved gradually from the origin position to the advanced position when the operation lever 180 is gradually operated from the origin position to the first operation position. In other words, the operation lever 180 controls the movable position of the retractable 137 based on the position of the operation lever 180.

The movable rotator 190 can be moved from the origin position to the advance position by the retractable 137 being moved from the origin position to the advance position by operating the operation lever 180 to the first operation position. Therefore, when the sub CPU 320a executes an effect based on the effect pattern described later, the retractable 137 is moved from the origin position to the advanced position by operating the operation lever 180 to the first operation position, and based on the effect pattern. When the predetermined timing is reached, the movable rotating body 190 is controlled to move from the origin position to the advanced position. In other words, the sub CPU 320a is based on the position of the retractable 137.
It can be said that the position of the moving rotator 190 is controlled to be movable.

In addition, in the relationship between the operation lever 180, the movable rotating body 190, and the retractable 137,
It can also be expressed as follows. That is, the operation lever 180 can also be expressed as restricting the movement of the movable rotating body 190 until it is operated to the first operation position. The retractable 137 can also be expressed as restricting the movement of the movable rotating body 190 until it can move to the advanced position.

[Positional relationship between operation lever 180 and first effect button 135]
FIG. 37 is a top view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is located at the origin position. In other words, FIG. 37 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 viewed from the Y direction when the operation lever 180 is located at the origin position.

FIG. 38 is a top view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 when the operation lever 180 is located at the first operation position. In other words, FIG. 38 is a view of the frame gimmick mechanism 195 viewed from the Y direction when the operation lever 180 is located at the first operation position.

FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram for explaining an operation locus of the operation lever 180. Specifically, FIG. 39 is a diagram of the gaming machine 100 viewed from the lateral direction (X direction). 37 and 39, an XY plane x that is a plane parallel to the gaming board 102 of the gaming machine 100 (a plane parallel to the X direction and the Y direction).
y1 is shown between the player and the gaming machine 100. 38 and 39 show an XY plane x which is a plane parallel to the gaming board 102 of the gaming machine 100 (a plane parallel to the X direction and the Y direction).
y2 is shown between the player and the gaming machine 100. Further, FIG. 39 shows an operation locus area SKR representing an operation locus when the operation lever 180 is operated from the origin position to the storage position. The operation lever 180 can be operated along a semicircular orbit centered on a predetermined fulcrum. As shown in FIG. 39, the operation locus region SKR is a semicircular region when viewed from the X direction. expressed.

In the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position, the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 pass through the XY plane xy1. And a first effect button 135 are arranged. In other words, when the operation lever 180 is at the origin position, the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 are arranged so that the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 overlap when viewed from above the gaming machine 100. Has been placed.

In the gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. 38, when the operation lever 180 is in the first operation position, the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 pass through the XY plane xy2. And a first effect button 135 are arranged. In other words, when the operation lever 180 is at the first operation position, the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 overlap each other so that the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 overlap when the gaming machine 100 is viewed from above.
An effect button 135 is arranged.

In other words, in the gaming machine 100, the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 are arranged so that the operation trajectory region SKR of the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 pass through the XY plane xy1 and the XY plane xy2. Has been placed.
Note that the gaming machine 100 is not limited to this, and any configuration may be used as long as the first effect button 135 is disposed on a predetermined XY plane that passes through at least a part of the operation locus region SKR of the operation lever 180.

In the gaming machine 100, the operation locus area SKR of the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 13 are displayed.
5 and the operation lever 180 so as to pass through the XY plane xy1 and the XY plane xy2.
The effect button 135 is arranged, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the operation lever 180 is at the origin position, the first effect button 135 is placed on a predetermined XY plane passing through the approximate center (center axis) of the operation lever 180. May be arranged. In this case, in the first effect button 135, when the first effect button 135 is viewed from the Y direction (upward), the area on the player side relative to the predetermined XY plane is the first effect button 135 in the Y direction. The operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 may be arranged so as to be larger than half of the area when viewed from above. With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player the impression that the first effect button 135 is closer to the player side than the operation locus region SKR of the operation lever 180, and the effect by the first effect button 135 is given. Can stand out.

The operation lever 180 of the gaming machine 100 can be operated along a semicircular track centered on a predetermined fulcrum, but is not limited thereto, and can be operated along a plane parallel to the game board 102. It is good. In this case, the operation trajectory region is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the X direction (lateral direction).

Further, in the gaming machine 100, the operation lever 180 and the first effect button 135 are the game board 10
2 is arranged so as to pass through a YZ plane which is a plane perpendicular to 2 and parallel to the vertical direction of the gaming machine 100 (a plane parallel to the Y direction and the Z direction). The YZ plane is a plane that passes through a substantially central region of the game board 102. However, the YZ plane is not limited to this, and the YZ plane is an area other than the substantially central area of the game board 102 (the right area of the game board 102 or the game board 1).
A plane that passes through the left-hand region of 02).

[Light emission moving unit]
Based on FIGS. 40-44, the light emission movement unit 4000 provided with the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 is demonstrated.

[Configuration of right side gimmick 140 and left side gimmick 141]
40A to 40C are front views of the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141. For the purpose of facilitating understanding, other components in the gaming machine 100 are not shown.

The right side gimmick 140 includes a right support 4001, a right rotating light emitting unit 4002, a right fixed light emitting unit 4003, a right moving mechanism unit 4004 that moves the right rotating light emitting unit 4002, and a right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and a right fixed light emitting unit 4003. A right side light emission control unit (not shown) for controlling the light emission of the provided LED is provided.

A right fixed light emitting unit 4003, a right moving mechanism unit 4004, and a right light emission control unit are attached to the right support unit 4001. The right support 4001 is fixed with respect to the game board 102.

The right rotation light emitting unit 4002 is a plate-like member whose main surface is arranged substantially parallel to the game board 102, and in the state of FIG. 40A (an adjacent state described later), the center of the game area 106 is the center. It has a length in the circumferential direction. An LED is disposed inside the right-hand rotating light emitting unit 4002.

The right fixed light emitting unit 4003 is a plate-like member whose main surface is arranged substantially parallel to the game board 102, and an LED is arranged inside.
The right moving mechanism unit 4004 rotates the right connecting member 4005 that connects the right supporting unit 4001 and the right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the right connecting member 4005 with respect to the right supporting unit 4001 about the right first rotation shaft 4006. Right first motor 4007 for generating the driving force to be generated
The right rotation light emitting unit 4002 is connected to the right connection member 40 about the right second rotation shaft 4008.
And a second right motor 4009 that generates a driving force to be rotated with respect to 05, and a plurality of gears that transmit the driving force of each motor. A detailed description of the gear is omitted.
In addition, all the motors used in the light emission moving unit 4000 are step motors.

The right connecting member 4005 is a plate-like member having a length. The right connecting member 4005 is
One end is supported by the right support 4001 so as to be rotatable about the right first rotation shaft 4006, and the right rotation light emitting portion is rotatable about the right second rotation shaft 4008 at the other end. 4
002 is supported.

The first right rotation shaft 4006 is provided below the right support 4001. Right connecting member 4
When 005 rotates around the right first rotation shaft 4006, the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 connected to the right connection member 4005 moves.

The left side gimmick 141 includes a left support portion 4011, a left rotation light emission portion 4012, a left fixed light emission portion 4013, a left movement mechanism portion 4014 that moves the left rotation light emission portion 4012, a left rotation light emission portion 4012, and a left fixed light emission portion 4013. A left side light emission control unit (not shown) for controlling the light emission of the provided LED is provided.

The left support light emitting unit 4013, the left moving mechanism unit 4014, and the left light emission control unit are attached to the left support unit 4011. The left support portion 4011 is fixed to the game board 102.

The left rotation light emitting unit 4012 is a plate-like member whose main surface is arranged substantially parallel to the game board 102, and in the state of FIG. 46A, it is long in the circumferential direction centered on the center of the game area 106. Have An LED is disposed inside the left-side rotating light emitting unit 4012.

The left fixed light emitting unit 4013 is a plate-like member whose main surface is arranged substantially parallel to the game board 102, and an LED is arranged inside.
The left moving mechanism 4014 rotates the left connecting member 4015 that connects the left supporting part 4011 and the left rotating light emitting part 4012 and the left connecting member 4015 with respect to the left supporting part 4011 around the first left rotation shaft 4016. Left first motor 4017 that generates the driving force to be generated
The left rotation light emitting unit 4012 is connected to the left connection member 40 about the second left rotation shaft 4018.
15 includes a second left motor 4019 that generates a driving force to be rotated with respect to 15, and a plurality of gears that transmit the driving force of each motor. A detailed description of the gear is omitted.

The left connecting member 4015 is a plate-like member having a length. The left connecting member 4015 is
One end is supported by the left support 4011 so as to be rotatable about the left first rotation shaft 4016, and the left rotation light emitting portion is rotatable about the left second rotation shaft 4018 at the other end. 4
012 is supported.

The left first rotary shaft 4016 is provided on the left support portion 4011. Left connecting member 4
As 015 rotates about the left first rotation shaft 4016, the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 connected to the left connection member 4015 moves.

Next, an embodiment of the light emission moving unit 4000 will be described.
In FIG. 40A, the right side gimmick 140 is in an adjacent state in which the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 is located on the right side and adjacent to the right fixed light emitting unit 4003. Left side gimmick 14
Reference numeral 1 denotes an adjacent state in which the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 is located on the left side and is adjacent to the left fixed light emitting unit 4013.

The right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the right fixed light emitting unit 4003 form a significant shape connected in the vertical direction in the adjacent state. In the present embodiment, the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the right fixed light emitting unit 4003 constitute one plate-like member having a length in the circumferential direction centered on the center of the game area 106 when viewed from the player. Left rotation light emitting unit 4012 and left fixed light emitting unit 40
13 is the same.

The adjacent state is a result of the player visually recognizing a plurality of members approaching a predetermined distance or less.
It is in a state where they are close enough to assume two connected objects. The predetermined distance is individually determined depending on the shape and size of the member. For example, the interval in the direction in which the two objects are arranged is 1/10 of the length in the direction when the two objects are viewed as one form. It can be considered that it is preferably 1/20.

In FIGS. 40B and 40C, the right side gimmick 140 is in a separated state in which the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 is moved to the left and the distance from the right fixed light emitting unit 4003 is larger than the adjacent state. Further, the left side gimmick 141 is in a separated state in which the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 is moved to the right, and the distance from the left fixed light emitting unit 4013 is larger than the adjacent state.

The right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 are configured to be able to transition between an adjacent state and a separated state.
[Light emission mechanism of light emission moving unit 4000]
Next, the internal configuration of the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 41A is an exploded view of the left rotation light emitting unit 4012. The left rotation light emitting unit 4012 includes a light emitting substrate 4101, a light guide plate 4102, and a cover 4103.
A plurality of LEDs are arranged on the light emitting substrate 4101. Illustrations of circuits and chips other than LEDs are omitted.

LEDs can be roughly classified into two types. One is an outer edge LED 4111 which is arranged at an interval on the edge of the light emitting substrate 4101 and emits light in a direction orthogonal to the light emitting substrate 4101.
The other is a central LE that emits light in a direction along the surface of the light emitting substrate 4101 (in the direction of the arrow in the figure).
D4112. In the following description in this section (explanation of the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141), the term “LED” includes both of them.

As shown by a broken line on the light emitting substrate 4101 in FIG. 41A, the light guide plate 4102 covers the central LED 4112 and the outer edge LED 411 when assembled to the light emitting substrate 4101.
1 is not covered. The cover 4103 covers the entire light emitting substrate 4101 and the light guide plate 4102.

The outer edge LED 4111 emits light toward the above-described orthogonal direction, in other words, toward the player. Since the light does not pass through the light guide plate 4102, diffusion of light by the light guide plate 4102 is suppressed. As a result, the outer edge LED 4111 can strongly emphasize the light emitting region. In this section, the emphasis by the LED means that the area appears bright to the player when irradiated with light.

The edge of the light emitting substrate 4101 on which the outer edge LED 4111 is disposed is the left rotation light emitting unit 401.
It corresponds to the edge of 2. When the outer edge LED 4111 emits light, the player can turn left side light emitting unit 4.
A region strongly emphasized at the edge of 012 can be visually recognized.

The central LED 4112 is covered with the light guide plate 4102 and is configured to illuminate the light guide plate 4102. The light guide plate 4102 is divided into a plurality of regions 4114 by ribs 4113 formed along the length direction of the light guide plate 4102.

The shape of the light guide plate 4102 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. On the lower surface of the region 4114 described above, the position where the central LED 4112 is disposed (in this section, simply the LED
A plurality of grooves 41 concentrically with the LED position as the center between the emphasis region 4115 that is a region from the position to the position of the next central LED 4112 arranged in the light irradiation direction.
16 is formed. As the groove 4116 is closer to the LED position, the radius of the circle is smaller and the groove 4116 is smaller.
Therefore, the irradiated light is greatly diffused in the vicinity of the LED position. On the other hand, the degree of diffusion decreases with distance from the LED position.

By such a light guide plate 4102, the central LED 4 in the above-described emphasis region 4115.
The area 112 is emphasized while appropriately diffusing the light 112. The light guide plate 4102 has a central LED
An emphasis region 4115 corresponding to each of 4112 is provided. Therefore, central LED4
By controlling the light emission of 112 individually, the presence or absence of emphasis is controlled in the emphasis region 4115 unit.

The cover 4103 is a translucent member and is colored, and has unevenness and inclined surfaces for light diffusion.
FIG. 41D shows an LED arrangement of the left fixed light emitting unit 4013. The left fixed light emitting unit 4013 has a light emitting substrate, a light guide plate, a cover, and the like, similar to the left rotating light emitting unit 4012, although the detailed description is omitted.

Note that the right rotation light-emitting unit 4002 and the right fixed light-emitting unit 4003 are also provided on the left rotation light-emitting unit 401.
2 and the left side fixed light emitting unit 4013, the detailed description is omitted.
[Positional relationship between right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and left rotation light emitting unit 4012]
42 shows the main display device 131, the right side rotation light emitting unit 4002, and the left side rotation light emitting unit 40.
12 is a schematic side view showing a positional relationship with FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 is positioned in front of the main display device 131 and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 is positioned in front of the right rotation light emitting unit 4002. ing. That is, the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 are separated from each other in the front-rear direction (Z direction).

The range in which the right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotating light emitting unit 4012 are displaced also takes the positional relationship shown in FIG. That is, the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 is positioned between the adjacent state and the separated state in front of the range in which the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 is displaced between the adjacent state and the separated state and the range in which the right rotation second rotational shaft 4008 is rotationally displaced. And the left second rotation axis 4018
A range that is rotationally displaced around is located. Note that the front in the game area 106 is the direction of the player.

[Example of production by light emission moving unit 4000]
43 (A) to 43 (C), the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 are used.
The combined production by will be described. This effect is executed by the lamp control board 340 that controls the right side movement mechanism unit 4004, the right side light emission control unit, the left side movement mechanism unit 4014, and the left side light emission control unit. 43A to 43C show the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 14.
1 is a front view of FIG.

In the period during which the lighting effect is executed, the combined effect is (i) an adjacent state, (ii) a separated state,
(Iii) The right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 rotate in the separated state, (iv) the rotation stops in the separated state, and (v) the adjacent state (i) ) To (v).

The light emission effect is an effect obtained by executing turning on, turning off, and blinking of LEDs in a predetermined order. The state in which the light emission effect is not executed does not indicate only the state in which the LED is not emitting light, but also includes a state in which light emission other than a predetermined pattern is performed as the light emission effect.

FIG. 43A shows a state in which a light emission effect is performed in the adjacent state of (i) above.
FIG. 43B shows a state in which the transition to the separated state (ii) is made. The right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the right fixed light emitting unit 4003 and the left rotating light emitting unit 4012 and the left fixed light emitting unit 4013 are separated from each other, but the light emission effects are continued, and the L provided in each is provided.
The ED continues to be lit in a predetermined pattern.

FIG. 43 (C) shows a right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and a left rotation light emitting unit 401 in (iii) above.
2 shows an example of the timing when the two rotate together and a part of them rotate in the front-rear direction (Z direction). As described above, the rotating regions of the right-hand rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the left-hand rotating light emitting unit 4012 are separated in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the right side rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the left side rotating light emitting unit 40.
There is no contact even if 12 rotates together.
In the present embodiment, the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 rotates counterclockwise and the left rotation light emission unit 4012 rotates clockwise. However, the direction of rotation is not limited to this example.
The right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 may rotate in the same direction.
Moreover, you may change the rotational speed of any one or both of the right side rotation light emission part 4002 and the left side rotation light emission part 4012. FIG. For example, it may be configured to repeat high speed rotation and low speed rotation (or stop).

After the above (iii), the rotation of the right side rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the left side rotating light emitting unit 4012 is stopped to be in the state (iv). This state is the same as the state (ii) shown in FIG.
After the above (iv), the state transits to the adjacent state to become the state (v). This state is shown in FIG.
(I) shown in FIG.
Incidentally, the lamp control board 340 moves from the adjacent state of FIG. 43A to the separated state of FIG. 43B, that is, the right first motor 4007 is driven and the right connecting member 4005 is driven.
Is rotated to move the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 to the center side of the game area 106, the right second motor 4009 is energized to enter an excited state and generate static torque. By generating the static torque in this way, the right rotation light emitting unit 40 is rotated when the right connection member 4005 rotates.
02 is prevented from swinging with respect to the right connecting member 4005. Similarly, when returning from the separated state to the adjacent state, static torque is generated.
When the right second motor 4009 is driven to rotate the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 as shown in FIG. 43C, the lamp control board 340 energizes the right first motor 4007 to enter an excited state and generates a static torque. Let me. By generating the static torque in this way, the right connecting member 4005 is prevented from shaking with respect to the right support 4001 when the right rotating light emitting unit 4002 rotates.
In the left side gimmick 141 as well, as in the case of the right side gimmick 140 described above,
The lamp control board 340 generates a static torque by exciting the motor, so that the left side rotating light-emitting unit 401 when the separated state is changed to the separated state and when the separated state is changed to the adjacent state.
2 swaying movement (flickering) with respect to the left side connection member 4015, and the left rotation light emitting unit 401.
The swinging motion (staggering) of the left connecting member 4015 with respect to the left support portion 4011 when 2 rotates is suppressed.
In addition, when generating a static torque as an excitation state, it can be considered to be two-phase excitation.

A modified example of the composite effect will be described. The composite effect can be in various modes including an operation of changing from the adjacent state to the separated state and returning to the adjacent state within the period of executing the light emission effect.
For example, an effect in which (iii) and (iv) described above are not executed, that is, a right-handed rotation light emitting unit 400
2 and the left rotation light emission part 4012 may be the effect which does not rotate.
Moreover, the effect which performs operations other than rotational operation like (iii) mentioned above may be sufficient. For example, after the above (ii), the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 moves in the XY plane direction, and then (
An effect such as v), an effect such that the right-hand rotating light emitting unit 4002 is disassembled into a plurality of parts after (ii), and then integrated again as (v) can be considered. The same applies to the left rotation light emitting unit 4012.

Further, some effect may be added before (i) or after (v). For example,
When the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 are rotating, the light emission effect is started, and then the rotation is stopped while the light emission effect is continued to enter the adjacent state (i), and then (ii) to (ii) You may perform the effect which changes to the state of v) in order.

Further, as described above, the light emission effects are the right rotation light emitting unit 4002, the right fixed light emitting unit 4003,
The illuminant group including the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 and the left fixed light emitting unit 4013 is not limited to the effect of continuing to turn on or blink, and any LED of the illuminant group is turned off for a certain period, or the illuminant group is It is good also as the effect which light-emits in order.
For example, the right fixed light emitting unit 40 at the timing of performing the rotation operation (iii) described above.
03 and the left fixed light emitting unit 4013 can be emphasized by rotating the right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotating light emitting unit 4012. Alternatively, the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 may emit light alternately.
In addition, for example, in the lighting effect, one or both of the LEDs of the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 may have a timing to turn off, or at least one LED is lit during the lighting effect. It may be configured as shown.

FIG. 43D shows a left rotation light emitting unit 401 while performing a light emitting effect as in (iii) above.
2 schematically shows a trajectory of light seen by a player when 2 rotates. Outer edge LED
Since 4111 emits strong light, a clear trajectory can be confirmed. Central LED
A part of the plurality of emphasis areas 4115 emphasized by 4112 is an emphasis area 41 arranged in the width direction.
The arrangement in the length direction of 15 (enhancement regions 4115a or enhancement regions 4115b) is aligned. Therefore, the emphasis region 4115 (enhancement region 411 aligned in the length direction).
The trajectories of 5a and the emphasis region 4115b) do not overlap, and the player can recognize each light emission individually.

Other effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 (A) to 44 (C).
FIG. 44 (A) is an explanatory diagram of effects in which the right connecting member 4005 and the left connecting member 4015 operate in small increments. In this effect, the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotation light emitting unit 401 are used.
2 trembles between the adjacent state and the position of the broken line. The right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the right fixed light emitting unit 4003, and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 and the left fixed light emitting unit 4013 form one shape in the adjacent state. New interests can be given.

FIG. 44B is an explanatory diagram of the effect of moving the lighting of the LED up and down. Since the right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the right fixed light emitting unit 4003 are long and arranged as a whole, changing the light emitting position up and down throughout the whole can give the player a new interest. The same applies to the left side gimmick 141.

When both the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 emit light together, the light emission positions may be moved in the same direction, but the vertical direction may be different. Since each of the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 has a length in a circumferential shape, it can be shown to the player as if the light emission position is rotated by causing the top and bottom to emit light differently.

FIG. 44C is an explanatory diagram of the effect of moving the lighting of the LED in the left-right direction. In the case where both the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 are caused to emit light, the light emission positions may be changed in the same direction, but the left and right sides may be different.

In addition, although the effect demonstrated in FIG.43 and FIG.44 illustrated what the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 perform together, you may perform only in either one of right and left. Further, the light emission of the right side gimmick 140 and the left side gimmick 141 may be executed so as to be point symmetric or line symmetric, or completely different light emission control may be performed on the left and right.

Further, the movement of the right rotation light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotation light emitting unit 4012 by rotating the right connection member 4005 and the left connection member 4015 may be executed at the same time or at different timings. For example, the right rotating light emitting unit 4002 and the left rotating light emitting unit 4012 may be operated alternately.
[Sub display device decoration unit and sub display device movable unit]
The sub display device decoration unit 4501 and the sub display device movable unit 4801 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Movement mode of the claw-like accessory of the sub display device decoration unit]
45A to 45C show a sub display device 139 and a sub display device decoration unit 4501.
FIG. Since the form visually recognized by the player changes as the positional relationship between the sub display device 139 and the sub display device decoration unit 4501 changes, the possible forms will be described here.

The sub display device 139 has a display screen 4502 and displays an image in accordance with a control signal from the image control board 330.
The sub-display device decoration unit 4501 includes three nail-like objects 4503 and a nail-like object 4503.
And a moving mechanism for moving. The moving mechanism will be described later.

FIG. 45A shows a claw-like accessory 4503 behind the sub display device 139, in other words, on the back side.
It is a front view which shows the state by which is arrange | positioned. Hereinafter, this position of the claw-shaped accessory 4503 is referred to as a back position. At this back position, the claw-like accessory 4503 is not visually recognized by the player.

FIG. 45 (B) is a front view showing a state where the claw-like accessory 4503 has moved upward by a certain distance from the back surface position. Hereinafter, this position of the claw-shaped accessory 4503 is referred to as a halfway position. In this halfway position, the player can visually recognize a part (the back side) of the claw-shaped accessory 4503 above the sub display device 139.

FIG. 45C is a front view showing a state in which a part of the claw-like accessory 4503 has moved so as to be positioned in front of the sub display device 139. Hereinafter, this position of the claw-shaped accessory 4503 is referred to as a front surface position. At the above-described back position and halfway position, the claw-like accessory 4503 is the sub display device 1.
The display screen 4502 of 39 is not hidden at all. On the other hand, at the front position, a claw-like accessory 4503 is used.
Covers part of the display screen 4502.
Note that the three claw-like objects 4503 are provided at intervals, so that the display screen 4502 is not hidden too much even at the front surface position.

In addition, if described in a confirming manner, the above-described back position, halfway position, and front position are the nail-like accessory 4
The position is based on the sub display device 139 503. The front-rear direction is the Z direction described above, and the direction in which the player is located is the front.

46A to 46D show a sub display device 139 and a sub display device decoration unit 4501.
46A is a side view schematically showing a part of FIG. 46A, and FIG. 46A shows a state in which the nail-like accessory 4503 is in the back position, and FIG. 46B shows that the nail-like accessory 4503 is in the halfway position. State (FIG. 46 (
FIG. 46C shows a state in which the nail-like object 4503 has moved slightly forward from the midway position.
D) is a state in which the nail-like accessory 4503 is at the front surface position.

In FIGS. 46A to 46D, a solid line and a broken line are separately used for each part in order to facilitate understanding of the positional relationship of each component. Therefore, there are a portion that is hidden by other parts but indicated by a solid line, and a portion that is not hidden but indicated by a broken line. The same applies to FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D, the sub display device decoration unit 4501 has a plurality of parts that support the claw-like accessory 4503. Specifically, it has a base portion 4601, a first connecting portion 4602, and a second connecting portion 4603. One base 4601 to 3
A first connecting portion 4602 and a second connecting portion 4603 are provided, and a claw-like accessory 4503 is provided at the tip of each of the three sets. Since these three sets operate in the same way, one is shown as a representative.

As shown in FIG. 46A, at the back position, the base portion 4601, the first connecting portion 4602, and the second connecting portion 4603 are in a positional relationship such that they are aligned vertically (Y direction).
As shown in FIG. 46 (B), the base portion 4601 and the first connecting portion 4602 even in the middle position.
And the positional relationship of the 2nd connection part 4603 is the same as a back surface position. That is, the claw-like accessory 4503 moves in the range from the back surface position to the halfway position in the same manner.

As shown in FIG. 46C, when the base portion 4601 moves slightly upward from the halfway position,
The 1st connection part 4602 and the 2nd connection part 4603 incline ahead with respect to the base 4601, and the nail | claw-shaped accessory 4503 inclines ahead rather than them.

As shown in FIG. 46D, at the front position, the base 4601 is located further above the halfway position. The first connecting portion 4602 and the second connecting portion 4603 are inclined forward more than in the state of FIG. The claw-like accessory 4503 has its tip folded back downward and turned downward.

As described above, the claw-like accessory 4503 moves in a range including the above-described back surface position to the front surface position with the sub display device 139 as a reference. When the claw-like accessory 4503 moves from the back position to the front position, the base 4601 moves upward. The claw-like accessory 4503 only moves upward in the range from the back surface position to the halfway position, but when it is located on the front surface side from the halfway position, the claw-like object 4503 is largely inclined toward the front side. That is, the nail-like object 450
3 performs the operation | movement of 2 steps | paragraphs of the motion which raises and the motion bent forward.

By moving the nail-like object 4503 in this way, it seems to the player that the nail-like object 4503 that has been hidden suddenly appears at a position covering the display screen 4502 from the rear of the sub display device 139.
Also, the nail-like object 4503 is an effect that moves only within the range of FIGS. 46A to 46C, that is, an effect that moves in a state where only the back side is visible from the player, and FIGS. An effect of moving only in the range of (D), that is, an effect of moving in a state in which the player can always see the nail-like object 4503 is also possible. In addition, it is possible to produce an effect that the nail-like object 4503 operates without bending in the range of FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B).

[Movement mode of sub display device and claw-like accessory]
Next, the sub display device 139 and the claw-like accessory 4503 with the main display device 131 as a reference.
The movement will be described.

47A to 47I show the main display device 131 and the sub display device decoration unit 450.
It is a side view which shows a part of 1 typically. The main display device 131 does not move, and only the sub display device 139 and the sub display device decoration unit 4501 change their positions.
FIG. 47A is a side view showing a state where the sub display device 139 is positioned in front of the lower portion of the main display device 131. Hereinafter, this position of the sub display device 139 is referred to as a lower position.
In FIG. 47A, the claw-like accessory 4503 is located at the back surface position.

FIG. 47B is a side view showing a state in which the sub display device 139 is positioned relatively higher than the lower position. Hereinafter, this position of the sub display device 139 is referred to as an intermediate position. In FIG. 47 (B), the claw-like accessory 4503 is located at the back surface position.
FIG. 47C is a side view showing a state in which the sub display device 139 is positioned relatively higher than the intermediate position. Hereinafter, this position of the sub display device 139 is referred to as an upper position. In FIG. 47C, the claw-like accessory 4503 is located at the back surface position.

FIG. 47D is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the sub display device 139 is in the lower position and the nail-like accessory 4503 is in the halfway position.
FIG. 47E is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the sub display device 139 is at the intermediate position and the claw-like accessory 4503 is located at the midway position.
FIG. 47F is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the sub display device 139 is in the upper position and the nail-like object 4503 is in the halfway position.

FIG. 47G is a schematic diagram showing a state where the sub display device 139 is in the lower position and the nail-like accessory 4503 is located in the front position.
FIG. 47H is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the sub display device 139 is at the intermediate position and the claw-like accessory 4503 is located at the front surface position.
FIG. 47 (I) is a schematic diagram showing a state where the sub display device 139 is in the upper position and the nail-like accessory 4503 is located in the front position.

When the sub display device 139 is located in any region between the lower position and the upper position, the claw-like object 4503 can freely move from the back position to the front position. Further, the sub display device 139 can freely move from the lower position to the upper position when the claw-like accessory 4503 is located in any region between the back surface position and the front surface position.

In other words, the sub display device 139 and the claw-like object 4503 can be moved separately, and can be moved without being restricted by one of the positions.
With the sub display device 139 and the claw-like accessory 4503 that can be moved in this way, the following effects are possible.

(I) When the sub display device 139 is located in any region between the lower position and the upper position, an effect (nail appearance effect) that appears at a position where the hidden nail-like object 4503 can be visually recognized by the player Is possible.
For example, in FIG. 47, (A) (D) (G), (B) (E) (H), (C) (
F) Effects that transition in the order of (I) and effects that transition in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D) in FIG. 46 correspond to the effects.

(Ii) When the sub display device 139 is located in any region between the lower position and the upper position, the effect of hiding the nail-like object 4503 that existed at a position that can be visually recognized by the player (nail disappearance) Production) is possible.
For example, in FIG. 47, (G) (D) (A), (H) (E) (B), (I) (
F) An effect that transitions in the order of (C) corresponds to the effect.

(Iii) When the nail-like object 4503 is present at the front surface position or a position visible from the player, an effect of moving the sub display device 139 is possible.
Specifically, for example, the nail-like accessory 4503 appears at a position where it can be seen from a hidden position, and the nail-like accessory 4503 does not move from that state, and only the sub display device 139 moves downward (nail The pressing effect, (C), (F), (I), (H), and (G) can be changed in this order in FIG. In this nail pressing effect, the player can visually recognize the effect that the sub display device 139 has moved by the nail-like accessory 4503.

Further, it is possible to produce an effect in which the claw-like object 4503 does not move and transitions in the order of (I), (H), and (G) in FIG.
Further, the sub display device 139 may move upward before the nail pressing effect. That is, FIG.
(A) (B) (C) (F) (I) (H) (G)

(Iv) It is possible to produce an effect in which the sub display device 139 and the claw-shaped accessory 4503 move together.
Both the start and stop of the movement of the sub display device 139 and the claw-shaped accessory 4503 may be simultaneous, or the timing of either one or both of the start and stop may be different.

Specifically, for example, while the sub display device 139 moves from the lower position to the upper position, the effect that the claw-like accessory 4503 moves from the back position to the front position and returns to the back position can be considered. That is, in FIG. 47, an effect that transitions in the order of (A), (H), and (C) can be considered.
In FIG. 47, the claw-like object 4503 moves from the back position to the front position during the transition from (A) to (H), and moves from the front position to the back position during the transition from (H) to (C). To do.

By the way, the movement range and form of the sub display device 139 and the claw-shaped object 4503 described above are merely examples. Various configurations can be employed within a range in which the form visually recognized by the player changes by moving within a certain range.

For example, the configuration in which the claw-like accessory 4503 moves to the back position is illustrated, but the claw-like accessory 4503 is illustrated.
Does not have to move to a position where it cannot be completely seen by the player. Claw-shaped object 450
3 changes the size of the area visually recognized by the player, or the area that is visually recognized itself changes, thereby changing the form of the sub display device 139 and the sub display device decoration unit 4501 as a whole. It is desirable to be able to improve the interest of the elderly.

Note that the sub-display device 139 and the claw-shaped accessory 4503 can move slightly within their movement range, or return to their original positions immediately after the movement. For example, it is possible to produce an effect of repeatedly repeating the movement of the claw-shaped accessory 4503 moving from the front surface position toward the halfway position and immediately returning to the front surface position.

[Movement of Sub Display Device 139 by Sub Display Device Moving Unit]
Next, the sub display device movable unit 4801 will be described. In the drawings used for the following description, parts not related to the movement of the sub display device 139 may not be shown. The driving of the motor that appears in the following description is controlled by the lamp control board 340. That is, the movement of the sub display device 139 and an effect using the sub display device 139 are controlled by the lamp control board 340.

FIGS. 48A and 48B are front views of the sub display device movable unit 4801 for moving the sub display device 139. FIG. 48A shows a state when the sub display device 139 is in the above-described lower position, and FIG. 48-1B shows a state when the sub display device 139 is in the above-described upper position. Show.

Since the claw-like accessory 4503 is provided in the sub-display device 139 together with the sub-display device decoration unit 4501, the claw-like accessory 4503 moves when the sub-display device 139 moves. "
The state “provided in the sub display device 139” means that the sub display device decoration unit 4501 has a portion fixed to the sub display device 139, and if the sub display device 139 moves, the nail-like accessory is obtained. 4503 means a state of moving with the sub display device 139.

The sub-display device movable unit 4801 is a board surface fixing part 4 fixed to the game board 102.
802 and a plate-like first support portion 4803 that is fixed to the sub display device 139 and supports the sub display device 139.

The panel surface fixing portion 4802 includes a motor (not shown) and a first arm portion 480 driven by the motor.
4 and a plurality of gears (not shown) that transmit the driving force of the motor to the first arm portion 4804 are provided.

The first arm portion 4804 is a rod-shaped member, and rotates around the rotation shaft 4805. A long hole 4806 is formed in the vicinity of the tip of the first arm portion 4804 spaced from the rotation shaft 4805. A projection 4807 provided on the first support portion 4803 is inserted into the long hole 4806.

The first arm 4804 rotates as the motor rotates. The first arm portion 4804 is as shown in FIG.
As shown in (A), the tip moves between a position where the tip is below and a position where the tip is relatively above as shown in FIG. 48-1 (B).

When the tip of the first arm portion 4804 is on the lower side, the protrusion 4807 is also positioned on the lower side. When the tip of the first arm portion 4804 moves upward, the first arm portion 4804 pushes up the protrusion 4807 inserted in the elongated hole 4806 upward.

As a result, the entire first support portion 4803 moves upward together with the sub display device 139. First
When the tip of the arm portion 4804 moves downward, the sub display device 139 together with the first support portion 4803.
Also move downwards.
FIG. 48-2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 for explaining a state where the sub display device 139 has moved. The sub display device 139 when in the upper position is indicated by a solid line (partially broken line), and the sub display device 139 when in the lower position is indicated by a two-dot chain line. Sub display device 139
Is positioned closer to the center of the main display device 131 when in the upper position than when in the lower position. For this reason, the player is more likely to be noticed, and the effects such as the effect of the screen display and the effect using the nail-like object 4503 are enhanced. FIG. 1 shows a case where the sub display device 139 is in the lower position and the claw-like accessory 4503 is in the rear position.

[Movement mechanism of sub display unit decoration unit]
49 to 51, a claw-like accessory 4503 in the sub display device decoration unit 4501 is used.
A moving mechanism for moving the will be described. The sub display device decoration unit 4501 has a mechanism for moving the claw-like accessory 4503 up and down, and a mechanism for bending the claw-like accessory 4503 along with the movement. The driving of the motor that appears in the following description is controlled by the lamp control board 340. That is, the movement of the claw-like object 4503 and the effect using the same are controlled by the lamp control board 340.

First, a mechanism for moving the claw-like object 4503 up and down will be described.
49A and 49B are front views showing a part of a moving mechanism for moving the claw-like accessory 4503. FIG. FIG. 49A shows a state when the nail-like accessory 4503 is in the above-described back position, and FIG. 49B shows a state when the nail-like accessory 4503 is in the above-described front position. Yes. In FIGS. 49A and 49B, the claw-like object 4503 is indicated by a broken line regardless of its position in order to facilitate understanding of the positional relationship of each component.

The sub display device decoration unit 4501 is provided in the sub display device 139. More precisely, the sub display device decoration unit 4501 is connected to the sub display device 1 via the first support 4803.
39, and moves up and down in accordance with the up and down movement of the sub display device 139.

The sub display device decoration unit 4501 includes a motor gear 4901 provided on a rotation shaft of a motor (not shown), and a pair of second arm portions 4903 that rotate as the motor gear 4901 rotates.
4903L, 4903R) and a second support 4904 that moves up and down. Each of the pair of second arm portions 4903L and 4903R is a rod-like member, and rotates in the reverse direction around the rotation shafts 4911L and 4911R adjacent in the left-right direction (X direction).

In addition, the motor gear 4901 and other gears described above, the rotation shafts 4911L, 4911R
Is provided in a gear box (not shown) fixed to the first support portion 4803.
The position does not change with respect to the support portion 4803.

Protrusions 4912 are formed in the vicinity of the ends of the second arm portions 4903L and 4903R spaced from the rotation shafts 4911L and 4911R.
The second support 4904 is formed with a long hole 4913 having a length in the left-right direction. The protrusion 4912 is inserted into the long hole 4913. The second support 4904 is the first support 4
It moves up and down along a guide hole 4914 having a length in the vertical direction provided in a pair of left and right at 803.

Further, the second support portion 4904 is connected to a base portion 4601 located on the opposite side to the side where the second support portion 4904 is located with respect to the first support portion 4803 through the guide hole 4914.

The second arm portion 4903 rotates with the rotation of the motor. The second arm portion 4903 has a protrusion 491.
As shown in FIG. 49A, 2 is rotated between a position below and a position where the protrusion 4912 is relatively above as shown in FIG. 49B. With the protrusion 4912 below, the left second arm 4903L is rotated clockwise using the motor as a driving force, and the right second
When the arm portion 4903R is rotated counterclockwise, the protrusion 4912 moves upward. This protrusion 49
With the movement of 12, the second support portion 4904 moves upward.

When the second support portion 4904 moves upward, the base portion 4601 also moves upward, and the claw-like object 450 is moved.
3 also moves upward. When the motor is rotated in the reverse direction to that described above, the protrusion 4912 moves downward, and accordingly, the base 4601 also moves downward.

Next, a mechanism for bending the claw-like accessory 4503, the first connecting portion 4602, and the second connecting portion 4603 will be described. As described above, the claw-like accessory 4503, the first connecting portion 4602, and the second
Three sets of connection portions 4603 are provided. Since these three sets operate in the same manner, only one will be described.

FIG. 50A is a rear view of the first support portion 4803. As shown in FIG. 50A, the first support portion 4803 has three elongated holes 5001 other than the guide holes 4914. A rotating piece 5003 that rotates around a rotating shaft 5002 having a length in the normal direction of the plate-like first support portion 4803 is disposed on the base portion 4601. The rotating piece 5003 has a rotating shaft 50.
A protrusion 5004 is provided at a position spaced from 02, and the protrusion 5004 is a long hole 500.
1 is inserted.

The elongated hole 5001 is formed in a straight line in the vertical direction at a predetermined height above the lower end,
It is bent at a predetermined height, and its upper part is formed in a straight line inclined with respect to the vertical direction. Hereinafter, the range from the lower end to the bent portion 5001a will be described as the first range, and the upper side from the bent portion 5001a will be described as the second range.

FIG. 50B is an enlarged view of the rotating piece 5003 when the protrusion 5004 exists in the first range, and FIG. 50C is an enlarged view of the rotating piece 5003 when the protrusion 5004 exists in the second range. It is.

While the protrusion 5004 is in the first range, the rotating piece 5003 is not displaced even if the base portion 4601 moves up and down. However, when the base portion 4601 moves upward and the protrusion 5004 enters the second range, the position of the protrusion moves along the elongated hole 5001 because the elongated hole 5001 is inclined. Thereby, the rotating piece 5003 rotates around the rotating shaft 5002.

The rotating piece 5003 is provided with an engaging portion 5012 that engages with a pressing piece 5011 provided in the first connecting portion 4602. The push piece 5011 moves in the vertical direction as the rotary piece 5003 rotates.

51A and 51B show a base portion 4601, a first connecting portion 4602, a second connecting portion 4603.
It is a side view which shows typically the nail | claw-shaped accessory 4503.
The 1st connection part 4602 and the 2nd connection part 4603 are connected with respect to each of the base 4601 and the nail | claw-shaped accessory 4503 so that rotation is possible.

The first connecting portion 4602 is rotatably connected to the base portion 4601 with the first main rotating shaft 5101 as the center, and is connected to the claw-like accessory 4503 with the second main rotating shaft 5102 as the center. Has been.

The second connecting portion 4603 is rotatably connected to the base portion 4601 around the first sub-rotating shaft 5111, and is rotatable relative to the claw-like accessory 4503 around the second sub-rotating shaft 5112. It is connected.

That is, the base portion 4601, the first connecting portion 4602, the second connecting portion 4603, and the claw-like accessory 450
3 constitutes a four-bar linkage mechanism in which the base portion 4601 is fixed. This four-bar link is configured such that when the first connecting portion 4602 rotates forward about the first main rotating shaft 5101, the claw-like accessory 4503 rotates forward with respect to the first connecting portion 4602. .

The first connecting portion 4602 is provided with the pressing piece 5011 as described above. Pushing piece 5
When 011 moves upward from below as the rotating piece 5003 rotates, that is, FIG.
50C, the first connecting portion 4602 rotates forward about the first main rotation shaft 5101. As a result, the claw-like accessory 4503 also rotates forward.

As described above, in the sub display device decoration unit 4501, the second support 4904 is moved up and down by the rotation of the motor. Since the base portion 4601 is fixed to the second support portion 4904 with the first support portion 4803 interposed therebetween, if the second support portion 4904 moves up and down, it moves up and down accordingly.

When the base portion 4601 moves upward and the projection 5004 passes over the bent portion 5001a of the elongated hole 5001 (when entering the second range from the first range of the elongated hole 5001), the rotating piece 5003 rotates and the first connecting portion 4602 is rotated. Rotate forward. At this time, the first connecting portion 4602 is inclined forward, but the claw-like accessory 4503 is rotated more forward than the first connecting portion 4602 by the four-bar link. When the base portion 4601 moves to the upper end of the movable range, the tip of the claw-like accessory 4503 appears to be folded downward.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 51C and 51D, the first connecting portion 4602 and the second connecting portion 4 are used.
A region between the claw-like accessory 4503 and the base portion 4601 in 603 is formed in a concave shape in which the front side, that is, the sub display device 139 side is recessed rearward.

51C and 51D are enlarged views of the first connecting portion 4602 and the second connecting portion 4603. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 51 (C), the deepest part of the concave portion 5121 provided on the side close to the sub display device 139 in the first connecting portion 4602 is the first main rotating shaft 5101 and the second main rotating shaft 5102. It is in the position beyond the line connecting

As shown in FIG. 51D, the deepest part of the recess 5122 provided on the side close to the sub display device 139 in the second connecting portion 4603 is the first sub rotary shaft 5111 and the second sub rotary shaft 5112. It is in the position beyond the line connecting

Since the concave portion is formed in this way, the first connection portion 4602 and the second connection portion 460 are provided.
As a result, the first connecting portion 4602 and the second connecting portion 4603 can be disposed closer to the sub display device 139 (FIGS. 46C and 46C).
D)). As a result, the claw-shaped accessory 4503 can be bent or the like at a position closer to the sub-display device 139, and the claw-shaped accessory 4503 is attached to the sub-display device 139.
It can be visually recognized as if it was slid.

[Configuration of the first effect button]
Next, based on FIGS. 52-57, the structure of the 1st effect button 135 is demonstrated.
Based on FIG. 52, first, a schematic configuration of the first effect button 135 will be described. FIG.
FIG. 4B is a schematic external view of the first effect button 135 with the button cover 5207 removed.

The first effect button 135 includes a base 5200 (see FIG. 52), a mechanism unit 5201 (see FIG. 55), a first substrate 5202 (see FIG. 54), a lens plate 5203 (see FIG. 57), and a button unit 5.
204, a second substrate 5205 (see FIG. 54), and a button cover 5207. A mechanism portion 5201, a first substrate 5202, a lens plate 5203, and a second substrate 5205 are arranged inside the button portion 5204.
The base 5200 is formed of a resin material such as acrylic in a substantially cylindrical shape. The mechanism portion 5201 is disposed inside the cylinder, and the second substrate 5205 is placed on the end surface of the cylinder.
The base 5200 is provided with a button sensor (not shown) that detects that the upper movable plate 5505 is positioned at the lower end. This button sensor is an optical sensor, and, as will be described later, is turned on when light is blocked by a protrusion provided on the lower surface of the upper movable plate 5505, and turned off when light is detected. That is, when the upper movable plate 5505 is pushed down to the lower end when the button portion 5204 is pushed down by the player, it is detected that the light sensor is turned on by the protrusion and the button portion 5204 is still pushed down. It has become.

Next, the configuration of the button unit 5204 and the button cover 5207 will be described with reference to FIG. 53A is an external view of the button portion 5204, and FIG. 53B is an external view of the button cover 5207.
As shown in FIG. 53 (a), the button portion 5204 is formed by forming a transparent resin such as acrylic into a cylindrical shape having a ceiling surface 5300, and the side surface 5301 is colorless and transparent.
Tortoise-like lens processing is applied to widely scatter light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 5400 on the substrate 5202 to the outside of the side surface 5301. Further, the ceiling surface 5300 is colorless and transparent, and is provided with unevenness for suppressing scattering of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 5400 (see FIG. 54) of the first substrate 5202 with respect to the upper surface.

Further, a colored transparent cover 5302 such as red is attached to the upper surface of the surface of the ceiling surface 5300 where the uneven surface is formed. The cover 5302 is embossed to suppress light scattering, and is further provided with a pattern such as a logo mark (“AA” mark in the present embodiment) for improving the entertainment of the production. .

In addition, a flange 5303 is provided on the end face of the opening of the button portion 5204, and a downward projection 5306 is provided outside the flange 5303 at a position facing the LED of the second substrate 5205. On the inner side of the portion 5306 (the base of the flange 5303), a hole that fits into the protruding portion of the upper movable plate 5505 (see FIG. 55) is provided. The button 5204 is prevented from rotating by fitting the hole and the protrusion of the upper movable plate 5505.

As shown in FIG. 53 (b), the button cover 5207 is formed by forming a resin material such as button-transparent acrylic into a cylindrical shape with a ceiling surface 5304. The ceiling surface 5304 and the side surface (cylindrical surface) 5305 are formed to be smooth curved surfaces so as not to have corners. In other words, when light is incident from the end surface of the cylindrical opening surface of the button cover 5207, the incident light is formed so as not to be refracted at the boundary between the ceiling surface 5304 and the side surface 5305. As a result, the entire button cover 5207 is illuminated by the light incident from the end face of the opening surface of the button cover 5207.

In addition, on the back surface of the ceiling surface 5304 of the button cover 5207, a logo mark (“ABC” in the present embodiment) and a pattern that improve the interest of the player when viewed from the front surface are applied by embossing or the like. Light incident on the portion is scattered.
Further, the diameter of the opening surface of the button cover 5207 is such that the end of the opening surface is the button portion 5204.
It is a size to be placed on the flange portion.

Next, the configuration of the first substrate 5202 and the second substrate 5205 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54A is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the first substrate 5202, and FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a second substrate 5205.

As shown in FIG. 54A, the first substrate 5202 is a circuit board formed in a disk shape, and the upper movable plate 5505 is attached to two columns 5503 (see FIG. 55) attached to the base 5200. In the attached state, it is attached and fixed to the tips of the two columns 5503 with bolts. A plurality of LEDs 5400 are arranged radially on the upper surface of the first substrate 5202.

A lens plate 5203 (see FIG. 57) is attached on the upper side of the first substrate 5202. The lens plate 5203 is made of a resin material such as acrylic so that the outer shape is circular. On the plane portion, light incident from the lower side is collected in a predetermined pattern on the upper side, and the upper side is focused. The upper side is formed to be convex so as to radiate.
Accordingly, light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 5400 arranged on the first substrate 5202 is irradiated onto the ceiling surface 5300 of the button portion 5204 in a predetermined pattern.

As shown in FIG. 54B, the second substrate 5205 is a circuit board formed in a hollow disk shape, and is placed on the upper end surface of a substantially cylindrical base 5200 and fixed with bolts. Second
On the upper surface side of the substrate 5205, a plurality of LEDs 5401 are arranged at positions facing a plurality of transparent protrusions provided on the flange 5303 of the opening of the button portion 5204.

The second substrate 5205 is covered with a second substrate cover (not shown). The second substrate cover is formed of a thin resin material such as polypropylene in a hollow disk shape so as to cover the surface of the second substrate 5205, and the end surface protrudes downward over the entire circumference. Yes. As a result, the surface and side surfaces of the second substrate 5205 are covered so that moisture and the like do not penetrate into the second substrate 5205.

Next, the configuration of the mechanism unit 5201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 shows the mechanism unit 5.
It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of 201 (FIG. 55 (a): front view, FIG.55 (b): top view).
In FIG. 55, the actual configuration is simplified for easy understanding.

As shown in FIG. 55, the mechanism portion 5201 includes a motor 5500, a gear 5501, and a cylindrical cam 5.
502, a support 5503, a coil spring 5504, and an upper movable plate 5505 are provided.

A pinion gear 5500b is attached to the tip of the rotation shaft 5500a of the motor 5500, and the rotation of the motor 5500 is rotated by the upper gear 55 of the gear 5501 via the pinion gear 5500b.
01a is transmitted.

The gear 5501 has a double structure of an upper gear 5501a having a larger radius and a lower gear 5501b having a smaller radius than the upper gear 5501a. The upper gear 5501a is a motor 550.
0 pinion gear 5500b is engaged, and lower gear 5501b is engaged with gear 5502a of cylindrical cam 5502. The rotation of the motor 5500 causes the upper gear 550 of the gear 5501 to rotate.
It is transmitted to the cylindrical cam 5502 via 1a and the lower gear 5501b.

The cylindrical cam 5502 is formed of a resin material such as plastic in a cylindrical shape. A gear 5502 a is formed on the circumference of the lower end portion, and meshes with a lower gear 5501 b of the gear 5501. In addition, a first groove 5502b having a length about half the circumference is formed in the circumferential direction at the lower end portion at a position opposite to the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and spirally extends from one end to the upper end of the first groove 5502b. The second groove 5502c is formed.

As for the 2nd groove | channel 5502c, one wall surface which forms a groove | channel is inclined seeing from the side surface. The inclination angle of the wall surface (hereinafter also referred to as the inclined wall surface) is not constant, the inclination angle of about one third of the lower part is small (the inclination is small), and the inclination angle of the remaining two thirds of the upper part is large ( The slope is large). Further, the change point of the inclination angle is formed smoothly so that the roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 fitted in the second groove 5502c can smoothly contact and move.
Further, the other wall surface (hereinafter also referred to as a vertical wall surface) forming the second groove 5502 c is formed so as to be parallel to the central axis of the cylindrical cam 5502.
The roller 55 of the upper movable plate 5505 with respect to the first groove 5502b and the second groove 5502c.
When 05a contacts and moves, it operates as a cam when the cylindrical cam 5502 rotates.

The columns 5503 are metal bars such as SUS material, and are provided in total at two positions facing the cylindrical cam 5502 from the bottom surface of the base 5200, with the upper movable plate 5505 at the tip.
Is attached with a bolt (not shown).
Coil springs 5504 are inserted on the outer sides of the two columns 5503. The length of the coil spring 5504 is longer than that of the column 5503, and when the upper movable plate 5505 is attached to the column 5503, the coil spring 5504 is compressed and acts to push the upper movable plate 5505 upward.

The upper movable plate 5505 is a plate member in which a resin material such as plastic is formed in a hollow disk shape, and is arranged at two opposing positions on the upper plane so that the rotation shaft is oriented in the diameter direction of the hollow portion. A roller 5505a is provided.
The two rollers 5505a are formed by the first groove 5502b and the second groove 55 of the cylindrical cam 5502.
The upper movable plate 5505 is held at a certain height when the cylindrical cam 5502 is rotated by the motor 5500 and when the upper movable plate 5505 is pushed up by the biasing force of the coil spring 5504. Or move up and down.

Further, in the upper movable plate 5505, the support columns 55 are provided at two positions corresponding to the support columns 5503.
A hole for passing 03 is provided. The diameter of the hole is large enough to allow the support 5503 to pass through but the spring to be held down by the lower surface of the upper movable plate 5505.

The upper movable plate 5505 is provided with a hole 5506 at a position where the protrusion 5306 provided on the flange 5303 of the button portion 5204 is fitted, and the button portion 5204 is provided inside the hole.
Protrusions that fit into holes provided in the flange 5303 are provided. This hole 5506
Is a position opposite to the position of the LED 5401 disposed on the second substrate 5205.
Further, on the lower surface of the upper movable plate 5505, a thin plate-like projection (not shown) having the circumferential direction as the longitudinal direction is provided. This projection is a button sensor (provided on the base 5200).
It is for turning on (blocking) and turning off by blocking the light of the optical sensor.

[Operation of first effect button 135]
Next, the operation of the first effect button 135 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 56 (a)
Is the mechanism portion 5201 when the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207 are at the lower end position.
FIG. 56B is a view when the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207 are at the upper end position, and FIG. 56C is a view showing the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207. It is a figure in the case of descent or vibrating up and down.

As shown in FIG. 56A, when the upper movable plate 5505 (that is, the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207) is at the lower end position, the roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 is fitted in the first groove 5502a of the cylindrical cam 5502. Accordingly, the roller 5505a is held from the top, the upper movable plate 5505 is stationary at the lower end position, and the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207 are also stationary at the lower end position.

In this state, when the motor 5500 is operated and the roller 5505a is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from above, the first groove 5502a moves along the roller 5505a, and the position of the roller 5505a is set to the position of the vertical wall surface of the second groove 5502c. When it reaches, there is nothing to suppress the roller 5505a from above, so the upper movable plate 5505 is lifted by the urging force of the coil spring 5504 supported by the column 5503, and accordingly the button portion 5204 and the button cover 520 are lifted.
7 also rises. If the operation of the motor 5500 is stopped in this state, the upper movable plate 5505 is used.
Then, the button cover 5207 stops at the upper end position (see FIG. 56B).

In this state, when the motor 5500 is further operated to rotate the roller 5505a counterclockwise as viewed from above, the roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 is moved to the second groove 5502c of the roller 5505a.
The roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 is lowered along the inclined wall surface while being pressed against the inclined wall surface by the urging force of the coil spring 5504, and the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207. Will also descend (Fig. 56 (c))
reference).

When the roller 5505a is further rotated counterclockwise, the roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 is rotated.
Is fitted into the first groove 5502a of the roller 5505a, becomes the lower end position, and the button cover 52
07 is also the lower end position (see FIG. 56A).
In this manner, by rotating the roller 5505a counterclockwise, the upper movable plate 5505, the button portion 5204, and the cam portion configured by the first groove 5502a, the second groove 5502c of the roller 5505a, and the roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 are provided. The button cover 5207 moves up and down.

Further, the roller 5505a of the upper movable plate 5505 is replaced with the second groove 5502c of the roller 5505a.
When the roller 5505a is rotated in the left-right direction by operating the rotation of the motor 5500 in the forward / reverse rotation direction while being pressed against the inclined wall of the roller 550, the roller 550 of the upper movable plate 5505 is moved.
Since 5a moves up and down along the inclined wall surface, the upper movable plate 5505, the button portion 5204, and the button cover 5207 also move up and down (see FIG. 56C).

[Description of light guide]
Next, how light emitted from the LEDs 5401 of the first substrate 5202 and the second substrate 5205 is guided and radiated will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57A is a diagram showing a state of light guide when the button cover 5207 is at the lower end position, and FIG.
) Is a diagram showing a state of light guide when the button cover 5207 is separated from the lower end position.

As shown in FIG. 57A, when the button cover 5207 is at the lower end position, light emitted from the LED 5401 disposed on the second substrate 5205 is provided on the flange 5303 of the button portion 5204. The light enters from the lower end of the colorless and transparent protrusion 5306.
At this time, since the opening end of the button cover 5207 is in close contact with the upper end of the protruding portion 5306 of the button portion 5204, the light incident on the protruding portion 5306 is projected as shown by an arrow in FIG. The light passes through 5306 and enters the opening end of the button cover 5207.

As described above, since the button cover 5207 is colorless and transparent and does not cause refraction of the boundary surface light between the ceiling surface 5304 and the side surface 5305, the light incident on the opening end of the button cover 5207 is as shown in FIG.
As shown by arrows in (a), the side surface 5305 and the ceiling surface 5 of the button cover 5207 are used as they are.
The pattern or logo mark transmitted to the ceiling surface 5304 is illuminated. That is, light emitted from the LED 5401 of the second substrate 5205 is guided to the ceiling surface 5304 of the button cover 5207 using the button cover 5207 as a light guide.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 57B, the button cover 5207 is separated from the lower end position (for example, the player pulls the button cover 5207 while the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207 are lowered). ), The light emitted from the LED 540 of the second substrate 5205 is projected from the protrusion 530 of the button portion 5204 as indicated by an arrow in FIG.
6, the projection 5306 and the opening end of the button cover 5207 are separated from each other, so that the amount of light incident on the opening end of the button cover 5207 from the projection 5306 is very small.
Therefore, when the button cover 5207 is separated from the lower end, the amount of light guided to the ceiling surface 5304 of the button cover 5207 is very small.

As shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b), the LE arranged on the first substrate 5202.
The light emitted from D5400 is condensed into a predetermined pattern by the lens plate 5203, and
It is emitted to the back surface of the ceiling surface 5300 of the button portion 5204. At this time, the button cover 520
7, the position of the LED 5400 on the first substrate 5202 and the position of the button portion 5204 do not change. Therefore, when the LED 5400 emits light, a certain amount of light is emitted from the button portion 5204.
The back surface of the ceiling surface 5300 is irradiated.
In addition, the effect performed using the 1st effect button 135 which performs the above operation | movement and light guide is called a button operation effect.

[Button activation effect]
The button operation effect performed by the operation shown in FIG. 56 will be described. The button operation effect is performed by a button normal effect, a button raising effect, and a button swing effect.
In the normal button production, the button cover 5297 is illuminated by turning on or off the LED 5401 of the second substrate 5205 with the curved portion of the ceiling surface 5304 of the button cover 5297 protruding from the upper plate surface. I do not let it glow. Also, the button cover 529
7 with the curved portion of the ceiling surface 5304 protruding from the upper plate surface.
The ED 5400 is caused to emit light or extinguish, and the ceiling surface 5304 of the button cover 5297 is displayed.
May or may not shine red.

The button up effect is an effect of transitioning from the state of FIG. 56 (a) to the state of FIG. 56 (b). For example, when the big hit is confirmed effect in the SP reach state, the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5297 are moved. This is an effect of raising and projecting from the upper surface of the upper plate 128.
Since the button cover 5207 and the button part 5204 are both raised when the button raising effect is performed, the button cover 5207 has the second substrate 5 in the same manner as the button normal effect.
The button cover 5297 is illuminated or not illuminated by turning on / off the LED 5401 of 205.
Further, in a state where the button portion 5204 protrudes from the upper plate surface, the side surfaces of the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5297 appear. At this time, since the ceiling surface 5300 of the button portion 5204 (and the ceiling surface 5304 of the button cover 5207) and the first substrate 5202 are separated from each other, the first substrate 5
The light emitted from the LED 5400 of 202 is scattered on the side surface 5301 on which lens processing has been performed,
Radiated from the side of the button cover 5297.
Thus, in the button up effect, the ceiling surface 5300 and the side surface 5301 of the button portion 5204 are displayed.
The ceiling surface 5304 and the side surface 5305 of the button cover 5207 can be illuminated or not illuminated by the light emitted from the button cover 5207.

In the button swing effect, as shown by an arrow in FIG. 56C, the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5297 are being lowered, that is, the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5297.
This is an effect of swinging up and down while slightly protruding from the upper plate.
When the button swing effect is produced, the button portion 5204 and the button cover 5207 are raised and lowered, so that the distance between the ceiling surface 5300 (and the button cover 5304) of the button portion 5204 and the LED 5400 of the first substrate 5202 is increased. Change.
Accordingly, the intensity and incident direction of light that is emitted from the ceiling surface 5300 and the side surface 5301 of the button portion 5204 and shines on the ceiling surface 5304 and the side surface 5305 of the button cover 5207 change.
In the button swing effect, the LE of the first substrate 5202 is utilized by utilizing the change in the intensity of light and the incident direction.
D5400 and the LED 5401 of the second substrate 5205 can be turned on / off to produce an effect.

[Features of gaming machines]
According to the gaming machine 100 including the first effect button 135 as described above, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, the first effect button 135 is operated in accordance with the operation of another movable accessory (for example, the operation lever 180) or the effect displayed on the main display device 131.
For example, when the reach display is made on the main display device 131, the first effect button 1
35. When the button cover 5207 is swung up and down and the LED 5401 blinks and an effect suggesting that the operation lever 180 is pulled is displayed on the main display device 131, the button cover 5207 is projected to the upper end position, and the LED 5401 is displayed. And so on.

In this way, the operation of another movable accessory (for example, the operation lever 180) or the main display device 131 is performed.
The entertainment of the game can be improved by operating the first effect button 135 in accordance with the effect displayed on the screen.

[Composition of face gimmick 109]
Next, the configuration of the face gimmick 109 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 58 (a): Front view, FIG. 58 (b): Side view, FIG. 58 (c): Back view when the face gimmick 109 is unfolded. FIG. 59 shows the operation of the face gimmick 109. FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an operation state of the face gimmick 109.

The face gimmick 109 is a movable accessory that operates on the front surface of the game board 102 and is operated by an operation mechanism 5900 housed in a gear box 5807 described later.

As shown in FIG. 58, the face gimmick 109 has a head gimmick 5801 and an eye gimmick 58.
02, and the head gimmick 5801 and the eye gimmick 5802 are united.
Designed to express one face.

The head gimmick 5801 is formed in a shape simulating the forehead of the face.
Decoration part 5 for decoration, characters and the like (characters of “SUPER” in the present embodiment) that are the motif of 0
803 is provided. The decorative portion 5803 incorporates a light emitting component such as an LED and a circuit board (not shown) for operating the light emitting component, and emits light and turns off (
(Including flashing) to improve the fun of the game.

The Aigimic 5802 is formed in a shape that imitates the eyes of the face (a part of the forehead or the eyes). In addition, a portion simulating the eye (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-eye 5805) incorporates a light-emitting component such as an LED and a circuit board (not shown) that operates the light-emitting component. To improve the fun of gaming.
Furthermore, a light emitting part 5804 containing a light emitting component such as an LED and a circuit board for operating the light emitting component is formed in a part of the forehead, and light emission / extinction (including blinking) is performed based on the contents of the effect. By doing so, the interest of the game is improved.

As shown in FIG. 58 (b), the eye gimmick 5802 is disposed on the back surface of the head gimmick 5801. Specifically, at the upper two positions, an eye gimmick mounting plate member 5806 for attaching the eye gimmick 5802 to the back surface of the head gimmick 5801 is separated from the back surface of the head gimmick 5801 to the back side of the game board 102. It is attached.
As shown in FIG. 58 (c), slide grooves 5806a are provided in the vertical direction of the game board 102 in the vicinity of the left and right ends of the Aigimic mounting plate member 5806.
In the Aigimic 5802, the slide groove 58 of the Aigimic mounting plate member 5806
Sliders 5802a are provided at positions (two locations) corresponding to 06a.

The slider 5802a provided at two locations is fitted into the slide groove 5806a of the Aigimic mounting plate member 5806 so that the Aigimic 5802 is sandwiched between the back surface of the head gimmick 5801 and the Aigimic mounting plate member 5806. By combining, the eye gimmick 5802 can move up and down on the back surface of the head gimmick 5801.

In addition, a protrusion 5802b protruding toward the back side of the game board 102 is provided in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the Aigimic 5802. When the Aigimic 5802 is in the upper end position, the protrusion 5802b is supported by the left end portion of the second cam 5909 of the operating mechanism 5900 described later,
By moving the second cam 5909 up and down, the eye gimmick 5802 moves up and down.

[Configuration of operating mechanism]
Next, the configuration of the operating mechanism 5900 of the face gimmick 109 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 59A is a diagram when the motor 5902 is mounted on the operating mechanism 5900, and FIG. 59B is a diagram when the motor 5902 is removed from the operating mechanism 5900.

As described above, the actuating mechanism 5900 is housed in a gear box 5807 (not shown) that is attached to the rear side of the face gimmick 109 on the back side of the eye gimmick 109 (back side as seen from the front side of the gaming machine 100). (See FIG. 58).

As shown in FIG. 59 (a), the gear box 5807 has a pinion gear 590 on the rotating shaft.
A motor 5902 to which 1 is attached is mounted, five gears (hereinafter referred to as first to fifth gears), two cams (hereinafter referred to as first cam 5908 and second cam 5909) and a head. A gimmick mounting plate member 5912 is incorporated.

The first gear 5903 has a double structure of an upper gear 5903a and a lower gear 5903b, and the lower gear 5903b is fitted to the gear of the pinion gear 5901 of the motor 5902, and the motor is driven by the upper gear 5903a. Second rotation of 5902 pinion gear
It is transmitted to the gear 5904.

The second gear 5904 has the first gear 5903, the third gear 5905, and the fourth gear 590.
6, and the first gear 5903 rotates with the third gear 5905 and the fourth gear 59.
To 06.
The third gear 5905 has gears engaged with the gears of the second gear 5904 and the fifth gear 5907, and the rotation of the first gear 5903 transmitted through the second gear 5904 is the fifth gear 5907.
To communicate.

The fourth gear 5906 is rotated by the rotation of the second gear 5904 with the gear fitted to the gear of the second gear 5904.
The fourth gear 5906 has a shape in which a protrusion 5903d that fits into the groove of the first cam 5908 is formed at the tip of a bar member 5906a that is partially extended outward from the gear.
The fourth gear 5906 rotates the bar member 5906a while rotating by the second gear 5904, and operates the first cam 5908 by the projection 5906b fitted to the groove of the first cam 5908.

The fifth gear 5907 has a double structure of an upper gear 5907a and a protrusion 5907b. The upper gear 5907a is a gear fitted to the third gear 5905, and the protrusion 5907b extends downward from the upper gear 5907a. It is the protrusion part which protruded. The protrusion 5906b is engaged with the second cam 5909 to operate the second cam 5909.

The first cam 5908 is a member in which a resin material such as plastic is formed in an elongated flat plate shape, and one end portion in the longitudinal direction is rotatably attached to a locking portion 5910 provided in the gear box 5807.
A flat plate portion of the first cam 5908 is formed with a groove 5908a that is long in the longitudinal direction of the flat plate and curved in the short direction, and the bar member 590 of the fourth gear 5906 is formed in the groove 5908a.
The protrusion 5906c at the tip of 6a is fitted, and with the rotation of the fourth gear 5906, the locking portion 591
The tip moves in the vertical direction of the game board 102 with 0 as the rotation center.
Also, an oval hole 5908b is provided at the tip of the first cam 5908, and a protrusion provided on the back surface of the head gimmick mounting plate member 5912 is fitted into the hole 5908b, so that the first As the tip of the cam 5908 moves up and down, the head gimmick mounting plate member 5912 moves in the vertical direction of the game board 102, so that the head gimmick 5801 moves in the vertical direction.

The second cam 5909 is a member in which a plastic material such as plastic is formed in an elongated flat plate shape, and in FIG. 59, the second cam 5909 can rotate around a position having a length of about one third from the right end in the longitudinal direction. In this way, it is attached to the gear box 5807 with a locking portion 5911 provided in the gear box 5807.
A protrusion 5909a is provided at the right end of the second cam 5909, and this protrusion 590 is provided.
When 9a is engaged with the protrusion 5907b of the fifth gear 5907, the left end moves in the vertical direction of the game board 102 with the locking portion 5911 as the center of rotation.

The head gimmick attachment plate member 5912 is a resin plate material such as acrylic. Near the left end of the head gimmick 5801 is a slider 5913 for moving up and down the game board 102.
Is provided.
This slider 5913 is fitted to a rail 5914 provided in the gear box 5807 so that it can slide in the vertical direction. Further, a spring (not shown) is disposed between the slider 5913 and the rail 5914, and an urging force is applied to return the slider 5913 upward when the slider 5913 is lowered downward from the upper end position.

Also, an oval hole 590 at the tip of the first cam 5908 of the face gimmick mounting plate member 5913.
A protrusion (not shown) that protrudes to the back side of the game board 102 is provided at a position facing 8a. By fitting this projection into the oval hole 5908a of the first cam 5908, the first cam 5908
As the tip of the cam 5908 moves in the vertical direction, the face gimmick mounting plate member 5912 moves in the vertical direction, and as a result, the face gimmick 109 moves in the vertical direction.

Next, a method for attaching the circuit board 7100 and the flexible flat cable (hereinafter also referred to as FFC) will be described with reference to FIGS. 71, 72, and 73. FIG. 71 (a)
FIG. 71B is a front view of the circuit board 7100, and FIG. FIG. 72 (a) shows the FF
FIG. 72B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the FFC. In addition, FIG.
3 (a) is an enlarged view of the FFC mounting portion, and FIG. 73 (b) is a side view thereof.

The circuit board 7100 is a multilayer circuit board for operating the LED for emitting light from the light emitter 5804 and the pseudo eye 5805 of the Aigimic 5802, and is arranged between the Aigimic 5802 and the Aigimic mounting plate member 5806. A plurality of bolts that are not fixed to the back surface of the Aigimic 5802.

As shown in FIG. 71A, a plurality of integrated circuits 7101 for driving LEDs, a plurality of resistors 7102, and a plurality of capacitors 7103 are mounted on the surface of the circuit board 7100.
The surface of the circuit board 7100 has two connectors (a first connector 7106 and a second connector).
Connector 7107) is mounted. The first connector 7106 includes a first FFC 7301.
The second FFC 7302 is inserted into the second connector 7107 (see FIG. 73).
Further, as shown in FIG. 71 (b), a surface mount type full color LED 7104 and a white LED 7105 are mounted on the back surface of the circuit board 7100.

Here, the structure of the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 72A, the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 include an FFC main body 7201 and a reinforcing plate 7202.
As shown in FIG. 72 (b), in the FFC main body 7201, two thin insulating films 7204 are arranged in a flat shape (rectangular) tin-plated copper foil conductors 7203 at regular intervals in the width direction.
It is sandwiched between. The insulating film 7203 uses PET (polyethylene terephthalate) having excellent mechanical strength so that the performance such as abrasion resistance can be maintained. An adhesive layer 7205 for embedding the conductor 7201 is formed inside the insulating film 7203. As described above, the conductor 7203 is protected by the two-layer structure of the insulating film 7203 and the adhesive layer.

As shown in FIG. 72A, the terminal portions 7203 at both ends of the FFC main body 7201 are reinforced with a thick PET film in order to be inserted into the connectors (the first connector 7106 and the second connector 7107). This film is usually called a reinforcing plate 7202.
The front ends (terminal portions 7203) of the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 are processed so that the internal conductor 7203 is exposed to the outside, and the terminal portions 7203 are respectively connected to the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302.
It is inserted into the connector 7106 and the second connector 7107 (see FIG. 73).

As shown in FIG. 73A, the first FFC 7301 is attached to the circuit board 7100 by a first attachment member 7303 and a bolt 7304. The second FFC 73
02 is attached to the gimmick 5802 by a second attachment member 7305 and a bolt 7304.
As shown in FIG. 73 (b), the first mounting member 7303 is composed of a plate member 7303 a and a plate rubber 7.
303b.

The plate member 7303a is formed of a resin such as acrylic, and holes for passing bolts are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the plane, and the shape of both ends protrudes through the holes provided in the circuit board 7100. It is a recess that fits into the protrusion of the Aigimic 5802. The rubber plate 7303b is a rubber material formed in a flat plate shape.
Then, by pressing the rubber plate 7303b against the flat surfaces of the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302, and tightening the bolts 7304 through the holes on both ends of the plate member 7303a,
The first FFC 7301 is fixed to the circuit board 7100 by the elastic force of the rubber plate 7303b.

The second mounting member 7305 has the same configuration as the first mounting member 7303, and the plate member 73.
The difference between the first attachment member 7303 and the shape of both ends of 05a is an R shape.

Based on FIG. 74, the effect of the first attachment member 7303 will be described. 74 (a) is a schematic diagram of the side surface in the vicinity of the first connector 7106 when the first attachment member 7303 is attached and the Aigimic 5802 is at the origin position (upper part of the game board 102). FIG.
4B is a schematic diagram of the side surface in the vicinity of the first connector 7106 when the Aigimic 5802 is lowered.
FIG. 74 (c) shows a case where the first attachment member 7303 is not attached,
The first connector 71 when the Aigimic 5802 is at the origin position (above the game board 102)
FIG. 74 (d) is a schematic diagram of the side surface in the vicinity of 06, showing the first when the Aigimic 5802 is lowered.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a side surface in the vicinity of a connector 7106.

As shown in FIGS. 74 (a) and 74 (c), when the Aigimic 5802 is at the origin position, the first FFC 7301 is linear, so the first FFC 7301 is in the vicinity of the first connector 7106.
FFC7301 does not bend.
However, when the Aigimic 5802 is lowered, as shown in FIGS. 74 (b) and 74 (d), the end on which the first FFC 7301 extends is fixed to another circuit board (not shown). The first FFC 7301 is curved.

At this time, if there is the first attachment member 7303, as shown in FIG.
Since FC7301 is fixed by the elastic force of the rubber plate 7303b of the first mounting member 7303, it is curved so as to draw an arc from the vicinity of the first mounting member 7303, and no stress is applied to bend the first FFC7301. .
On the other hand, when there is no first attachment member 7303, as shown in FIG.
Since the FFC 7301 does not draw an arc and stress is applied to the connection portion of the first connector 7106, the first FFC 7301 repeats the first FFC 7301 when the first FFC 7301 repeatedly descends and rises.
There is a possibility that the conductor 7103 inside the first FFC 7301 may be broken due to bending near the connection point in the connector 7106.

In this way, by fixing the first FFC 7301 using the rubber plate 7303b, which is an elastic body, the conductor 7103 inside the first FFC 7301 can be prevented from being broken, and power supply and signal transmission or reception can be performed normally. Thus, it is possible to prevent malfunctions in the middle of the production and to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

[Operation of face gimmick]
Next, the operation of the face gimmick 109 will be described based on FIG. The face gimmick 109 performs the following operations (a) to (ki) according to a control signal from the effect control device. An effect performed using the face gimmick 109 that performs this operation is referred to as a face gimmick effect.

(A) With the Aigimic 5802 raised and positioned at the top of the game board 102, the decorative portion 5803 of the head gimmick 5801 and the simulated eye 5805 of the Aigimic 5802 blink (
(See FIG. 60 (a)).
(A) When the motor 5902 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the back surface and the second cam 5909 is rotated counterclockwise, the protrusion 5802b on the back surface of the Aigimic 5802 is detached from the second cam 5909.
As indicated by an arrow in FIG. 60B, the head gimmick 5801 falls from the eye gimmick 5802 along the slide groove 5806a on the back surface of the head gimmick 5801.
(C) The light emitting unit 5804 blinks together with the simulated eye 5805 of the Aigimic 5802 (not shown).
(D) Further, the motor 5902 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the back side, and the head gimmick 5801 is dropped from the upper part of the game board 102 together with the headed gimmick 5802 as indicated by an arrow in FIG. Lower to the vicinity of the center of the game board 102. In the middle of this descent, the decoration portion 5803 of the head gimmick 5801, the simulated eye 5805 of the eye gimmick 5802, and the light emitting portion 5804
Blinks (not shown).
(E) The head gimmick 5801 and the eye gimmick 5802 are held in this state, and the decorative portion 5803 of the head gimmick 5801 and the simulated eye 58 of the eye gimmick 5802 are based on the contents of the production.
05 and the light emitting unit 5804 are blinked (not shown).
(F) After a predetermined time has elapsed, the motor 5902 is rotated to the right when viewed from the back surface, and the linear cam is rotated to the right, whereby the protrusion of the Aigimic 5802 is pulled up so as to be hooked on the second cam 5909, and FIG. ) As shown by the arrow in the figure, the eye gimmick 5802 is integrated with the head gimmick 5801. When integrated, the light emitting portion 5804 of the Aigimic 5802
Is hidden behind the head gimmick 5801 (see FIG. 60D). In this case, the face gimmick 109 has the same form as the state shown in FIG.
When raising Aigimic 5802, head gimmick 580 is also based on the contents of the production.
Flashes the decorative eye 5803 of 1 and the simulated eye 5805 of the Aigimic 5802 (not shown)
.
(G) Further, the motor 5902 is rotated to the right when viewed from the back, and the head gimmick 5801 is pulled up to the upper end position (the upper part of the game board 102) as indicated by an arrow in FIG. At this time, the eye gimmick 5802 is also pulled up to the state (a).

[Relationship between face gimmick production and face gimmick operation]
The face gimmick effect performed by the operation shown in FIG. 60 will be described. The face gimmick production includes a face gimmick normal production, a face gimmick lowering production, and a face gimmick raising production.

Face gimmick normal production, head gimmick 109 head gimmick 5801 and Ai gimmick 5
In the state where 802 is integrated, the LED of the artificial eye 5805 of the Aigimic 5802 emits light.
The LED of the decoration part 5803 of the head gimmick 5801 is turned on / off.
In this manner, the pseudo-eye 5805 and the decoration portion 5803 are illuminated, not illuminated, or the light emission / extinction pattern is changed. In addition, the pseudo-eye 5805 and the decorative part 58
In the case of lighting 03, the emission color of those LEDs is changed. Thereby, it can produce in the state where the face gimmick 109 is located in the upper part of the game board 102, and can improve interest.
Further, since there are two pseudo eyes 5805, it is possible to perform an effect in which the two pseudo eyes 5805 are alternately illuminated and extinguished.

The face gimmick descending effect is an effect of transitioning from the state of FIG. 60 (a) to the state of FIG. 60 (c). In the face gimmick descending effect, first, the eye gimmick 5802 is lowered from the head gimmick 5801 of the face gimmick 109 (see FIG. 60B). In this state, the pseudo-eye 5805 and the decoration portion 5803 are illuminated, not illuminated, the light emission / extinction pattern is changed, and the emission color is changed.
Further, when the eye gimmick 5802 is lowered from the head gimmick 5801, the light emitting portion 5804 of the eye gimmick 5802 appears (becomes visible), so that the light emitting portion is lit, not lit, or the light emission / extinction pattern is changed. Or changing the luminescent color can improve interest.
Further, when the entire face gimmick 109 is lowered with the eye gimmick 5802 lowered (see FIG. 60C), the pseudo-eye 5805, the decoration portion 5803, and the light emitter 5804 are turned on / off to emit light. You can change the color and improve your interest.

In the face gimmick rising effect, the eye gimmick 5802 is raised and integrated with the head gimmick, contrary to the face gimmick descending effect (see FIG. 60D). In this manner, Aigimic 5
Since the 802 illuminator 5804 is hidden behind the head gimmick 5801, the decorative portion 5803,
The artificial eye 5805 is caused to emit light / extinguish, the light emission / extinction pattern is changed, or the emission color is changed.
Further, the whole face gimmick 109 is raised in a state where the head gimmick 5801 and the eye gimmick 5802 are integrated (see FIG. 60E). Even in this state, the decoration 58
03, the pseudo eye 5805 is turned on / off, the light emission / off pattern is changed, and the emission color is changed.

When such a face gimmick effect and an effect display displayed on the main display device 131 are combined, for example, when a jackpot finalizing effect is performed in the SP reach state, the face gimmick 109 is positioned at the top of the game board 102 and the face gimmick is displayed. When the regular production is performed and the final production is completed, the face gimmick 109 is lowered from the upper part of the game board 102 to the center, and the face gimmick descending selection is performed.
After holding the state for a predetermined time, the face gimmick rise effect is performed and the face gimmick 109 is raised from the center to the top of the game board 102 to perform the face gimmick rise effect, and the jackpot finalizing effect state is ended, or further development effect You can improve your interest by connecting them.

[Features of gaming machines]
The gaming machine 100 using the face gimmick 109 as described above can improve the interest of the game. That is, at the time of production, from the state where two movable actors (head gimmick 5801 and Aigimic 5802) are integrated on the front surface of the game board 102, one movable accessory (Aigimic 5802) is emitted while the LED emits light. Moves down and forms a single face, and operates with a design.
In addition, the LED emits light in a state where one face is formed, descends on the front surface of the game board 102, then rises, and the head gimmick 5801 and the eye gimmick 5802 are integrated.

Thus, by exhibiting design and exhibiting various shapes, the interest of the game can be improved.
Furthermore, since the two motors of the head gimmick 5801 and the eye gimmick 5802 can be operated by one motor 5902, the power consumption of the gaming machine can be suppressed.

[List of processes on main control board 300]
FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed by the main control board 300.
When the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 is supplied with power, the main ROM 30
The main process is executed based on the program stored in 1b. Main CPU 30
As a main process, 1a executes a power recovery process for recovering the gaming state before the power shutdown from the power shutdown or a RAM clear process for initializing the main RAM 301c. In addition, the main CPU 301a performs various random numbers (for example, jackpot random numbers) as the main process.
Update the initial value of.
Further, the main CPU 301a repeatedly executes a timer interrupt process at regular intervals (for example, a 4-millisecond period) during execution of the main process. Hereinafter, various processes of the timer interrupt process will be described.

[Random number update processing]
First, the main CPU 301a executes a random number update process. In this random number update process, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers are updated. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

[Switch processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a switch process. This switch processing is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. The switch process includes a starter switch process, a gate switch process, and a big prize device switch process.

The main CPU 301a acquires a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number when the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 enters the ball as a starter switch process, Using these as hold information, the main RAM 301
c in the hold information storage area 301cx. For example, when the main CPU 301a enters the first starter 112 and obtains the hold information for the first special symbol, the main CPU 301a holds the hold information in the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol in the hold information storage area 301cx. Is stored, and the hold information is stored in the hold information area that should be stored preferentially after the hold information area. However, when the hold information is stored in the fourth hold information area, the hold information is not stored. The same process is performed when the hold information for the second special symbol is acquired.

Further, the main CPU 301a performs gate switch processing as gates 113a and 113.
When a game ball passes b, a normal symbol random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 301c. Further, the main CPU 301a detects a game ball won in the big winning device 117 during the big hit game as the big winning device switch process.

[Special symbol processing]
After the switch process, the main CPU 301a performs a special symbol process that is a process related to the special symbol. This special symbol process includes a hold information shift process, a jackpot determination process, a jackpot symbol determination process, a reach determination process, a variation pattern setting process, a special symbol stop process,
Is included. Each process of the special symbol process will be described below.

The main CPU 301a executes a hold information shift process. Specifically, the main CPU
301a shifts the hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx of the main RAM 301c when the special symbol change display is completed. For example, in the hold information storage area 301cx, the main CPU 301a stores hold information for the first special symbol in the first hold information area and the second hold information area, and stores the hold information for the second special symbol. If the display of the special symbol is finished in a state where the reserved information is not displayed, the reserved information in the second reserved information area is shifted to the first reserved information area, and the reserved information in the first reserved information area is transferred to the main RAM 301c.
Shift to the hold information determination area 301cy.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot determination process. Specifically, the main C
The PU 301a performs jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination table T1 included in the hold information shifted to the hold information determination area 301cy by the hold information shift process. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state, the non-probability changing jackpot determination table T1A is used, and when the gaming state is the probability changing gaming state, the probability changing jackpot determination table T1 is used.
B is used.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is completed, the main CPU 301a determines that the jackpot symbol random number and the jackpot symbol determination table T2 included in the hold information shifted by the hold information shift process when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Based on this, the jackpot symbol determination is executed to determine the jackpot symbol (special symbol). In this case, when the type of the shifted holding information is the first special symbol, the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A is used. When the type of the shifted holding information is the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is used. The jackpot symbol determination table T2B is used. On the other hand, if the main CPU 301a loses the jackpot determination, the main CPU 301a performs a predetermined lose symbol (special symbol).
To decide.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes reach determination processing. Specifically, the main CP
U301a performs reach determination based on the reach random number included in the shifted hold information and the reach determination table T3. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 probability variation reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal time reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 probability variation reach determination table is used.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes a variation pattern setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a first selects which variation pattern table to use from among the four variation pattern tables included in the variation pattern table T4. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal variation pattern table T4A is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special one variation variation pattern table T4B is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special two probability variation pattern table T4C is used. Then, the main CPU 301a executes the variation pattern determination based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination, the result of the reach determination, the variation pattern random number included in the shifted hold information, and the selected variation pattern table, and displays the variation pattern. decide. In this case, for example, when the specific symbol is determined as a result of the jackpot symbol determination, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect content of the specific symbol is selected from the variation patterns in the selected variation pattern table. As a result of reach determination, when it is determined that reach is to be performed, the variation pattern in the selected variation pattern table is selected from the variation patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect for which reach is performed. When the main CPU 301a determines the variation pattern, the main CPU 301a sets a variation start command including the determined variation pattern.

The main CPU 301a executes a special symbol stop process. Specifically, the main C
After the variation pattern setting process, the PU 301a causes the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 to display the special symbol in a variable manner, and when the time based on the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination has elapsed, The special symbol in the middle is stopped and displayed, and the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination is notified by the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main CPU 30
1a sets a symbol confirmation command.

Further, in the special symbol stop process, the main CPU 301a determines whether to turn on the jackpot game flag based on the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination after stopping and displaying the changing special symbol. In such a case, a process for turning on the jackpot game flag is executed.

In this special symbol process, the main CPU 301a determines that when the short-time variation flag and the probability variation game flag are ON and the number of short-term fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the short-time game flag and the certain variation game flag. The process of turning off is also executed.

[Normal pattern processing]
The main CPU 301a performs normal symbol processing. The normal symbol process includes a normal symbol determination process, an operation pattern setting process, and an opening / closing member control process. Each process of the normal symbol process will be described below.

The main CPU 301a executes a normal symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 3
01a executes normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number and the normal symbol determination table T5 included in the hold information when there is normal symbol hold information. Main CPU 301
When “a” is determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination, an operation pattern setting process of the movable piece 115b is performed. Specifically, when the main CPU 301a is in the non-short game state, the main CPU 301a sets an operation pattern in which the release for 0.1 second is performed twice (the total release control time is 0.2 seconds), and is in the short-time game state. Sets an operation pattern that opens 5 times for 0.5 seconds (total opening control time is 2
. 5 seconds). The main CPU 301a does not set the operation pattern when the result of the normal symbol determination is a loss.

The main CPU 301a executes an opening / closing member control process. Specifically, the main CPU 3
01a, after executing the normal symbol determination, causes the normal symbol display 118 to variably display the normal symbol and to stop and display the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. In this case, the variable number of seconds of the normal symbol is set to 12 seconds in the non-short game state, and is set to 3 seconds in the short time game state. The main CPU 301a stops the normal symbol and then displays the movable piece 11 based on the operation pattern if the operation pattern is set in the operation pattern setting process.
5b is controlled to open and close.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a special winning device opening control process. Specifically, when the jackpot game flag is ON, the main CPU 301a performs an opening pattern setting process for setting the opening pattern of the big winning device 117 based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination during the opening effect. . When the opening effect ends, the main CPU 301a performs opening / closing control of the special winning device 117 based on the set opening pattern to realize a round game. In addition, when the ending effect ends, the main CPU 301a executes a process for turning off the jackpot game flag, a process for turning on the time-short game flag, and a process for turning on the probability variable game flag, and sets the number of time-changes to a predetermined number (for example, , 100 times) is performed.

[Payout process]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a executes a payout process. This payout process is a process for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.
[Command transmission processing]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes command transmission processing. In this command transmission process, various commands set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the above process and information necessary for determining the contents of the effects are transmitted to the effect control board 320.

[Electrical Configuration of Production Control Board 320]
FIG. 62 is a block diagram showing details of the effect control board 320. The effect control board 320 determines an effect pattern based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, and sends an effect pattern designation command based on the effect pattern to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 34.
Send to 0. As described above, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output device 331 are electrically connected to the image control board 330, and the operation lever unit 189, the movable rotating body is provided to the lamp control board 340. The unit 2700, the light emission moving unit 4000, the sub display device movable unit 4801, the sub display device decoration unit 4501, and the effect lighting device 342 are electrically connected. With this configuration, the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 execute the display effect, the sound effect, the lighting effect, and the accessory movable effect based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 62, the sub ROM 320b includes a basic display effect designation table TS1,
A decoration symbol determination table TS2 and a chance up determination table TS3 are stored.
The basic display effect designation table TS1 is based on the variation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300, and the above-described normal lose effect, normal reach (lost or hit) effect, SP
Reach (losing or winning) production, SPSP reach (losing or winning) production 1, S
For designating any one of the PSP reach (losing or winning) effect 2 and the SPSP reach revival (winning) effect as a key effect in the display effect (hereinafter also referred to as a basic display effect). It is a table. In the present embodiment, the main control board 300
The variation pattern and the basic display effect transmitted from one to one correspond to each other.

A plurality of basic display effects are associated with the variation pattern, and the effect control board 320 is displayed.
The sub CPU 320a may select the basic display effect by lottery. In this way, the contents of the effect can be changed even with the same variation pattern. Further, one basic display effect may be associated with a plurality of variation patterns.

The decorative symbol determination table TS2 is a table for determining a combination of decorative symbols for temporary stop display or fixed stop display in a display effect based on the effect pattern, and a reach symbol when the reach is executed.

The chance-up determination table TS3 is a table for determining a predetermined chance-up effect in the display effect. Here, the chance-up effect is an effect for executing a display effect in a mode different from the normal effect and increasing the expectation of jackpot as compared with the normal effect. For example, in an ordinary production, an accessory movable production is not executed,
In the chance up effect, the nail appearance effect, the nail press effect, the composite effect, the face gimmick effect, the button operation effect, the operation lever turn effect, the operation lever vibration effect, the non-rotation effect, the small rotation effect, the large rotation effect, and the round rotation effect In addition, an accessory movable effect such as a rattling effect, a lighting effect, a blinking effect, an extinguishing effect, related effects 1 to 3, a rotating body popping effect, or a rotating body holding effect is executed. In a normal display effect, a predetermined image (such as a small lever screen described later) is small, whereas in a chance up effect, a predetermined image (such as a large lever screen described later) is displayed large.

As shown in FIG. 62, the sub RAM 320c is provided with a reserved storage area 320c1.
The reserved storage area 320c1 includes a first reserved area corresponding to the first special symbol, a second reserved area, a third reserved area, a fourth reserved area, a first reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol, a second reserved area, The area is divided into eight areas, ie, a reserved area, a third reserved area, and a fourth reserved area, and one reserved flag can be stored in each area. In the reserved area corresponding to the first special symbol in the reserved storage area 320c1, the priority order of storing the reserved flag is that the first reserved area is the highest priority for storage, and the reserved flag is stored in the first reserved area. Next, the second reserved area is selected as a storage target with priority, the third reserved area is selected as a storage target with priority, and finally the fourth reserved area is selected as a storage target. The same applies to the reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol. When the production control board 320 receives a hold command from the main control board 300, the hold storage area 320
In c1, the reserved area where the reserved flag is stored is specified, and the reserved flag is stored in the reserved area that should be preferentially stored after the reserved area. However, when a hold command is received in a state where the hold flag is stored in the fourth hold area, the hold flag is not stored.

Further, the priority order of erasure of the hold flag is the reverse of the priority order in the case of storing, that is, the fourth hold area is the erasure target with the highest priority and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area. Then, the third reserved area is preferentially selected as an erase target, the second reserved area is preferentially selected as an erase target, and finally the first reserved area is selected as an erase target. When the effect control board 320 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 300, the holding area in which the holding flag is stored is specified in the holding memory area 320c1, and the holding flag of the holding area to be preferentially deleted is deleted. . If the hold flag is not stored in the first hold area, the erasure process is not performed.

[List of processes on production control board 320]
FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. When the power is supplied, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 executes the effect main process.
The sub CPU 320a executes, as the effect main process, the power recovery effect process corresponding to the power recovery process executed on the main control board 300 or the RAM clear effect process corresponding to the RAM clear process executed on the main control board 300. To do.
Further, the sub CPU 320a repeatedly executes the effect timer interruption process at regular intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds) during the execution of the effect main process. In addition, such an effect control board 3
The processing performed at 20 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b.

[Production timer interrupt processing]
In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 320a executes a random number update process, a command reception process, an effect button process, and a command transmission process. Hereinafter, various processes of the effect timer interruption process will be described.

[Random number update processing]
As the random number update process, the sub CPU 320a updates various random numbers (for example, decoration symbol determination random numbers and chance up random numbers) used for production. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a updates the random numbers by adding “1”. When it reaches a predetermined value, it is reset to “0”.

[Command reception processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes an effect pattern determination process, a hold process, an ordinary drawing effect process, a symbol determination process, and a jackpot process as command reception processes. Hereinafter, various processes of the command reception process will be described.

The effect pattern determination process includes a basic display effect designation table TS1 and a decorative symbol determination table T.
This is a process for determining an effect pattern based on S2 and the chance-up determination table TS3. Details of the effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Hold processing]
When the sub CPU 320a receives a hold command from the main control board 300 as the hold process and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area in the hold storage area 320c1 provided in the sub RAM 320c, A hold flag is stored in a hold area having a high storage priority. For example, when the sub CPU 320a receives a hold command in a state where the hold flag is stored in the first to second hold areas, the sub CPU 320a stores the hold flag in the third hold area. In addition, when the production pattern is determined in the production pattern determination process (when the change start command is received), the sub CPU 320a erases one hold flag from the hold area having a high hold flag deletion priority. To do. The sub CPU 320a erases the hold flag in the fourth hold area when the production pattern is determined (when the change start command is received) in a state where the hold flag is stored in the first to fourth hold areas. .

Further, the sub CPU 320a executes a process related to the hold display as the hold process. Specifically, the main display device 131 is associated with the four reserved areas of the reserved storage area 320c1.
A hold display command for performing a hold display is set. For example, the reserved storage area 3
In 20c1, in the state where the hold flag is stored in the first to third hold areas, a hold display command indicating that there are three holds on the main display device 131 is set. This hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 330 in a command transmission process described later. When receiving the hold display command, the image control board 330 receives the main display device 1.
31 is controlled to execute hold display based on the hold display command.

[Normal design effect processing]
The normal symbol effect process is performed according to the determination result in the normal symbol determination.
In the predetermined area (for example, the corner of the main display device 131), an effect corresponding to the variation of the normal symbol is performed. For example, “O” and “X” are alternately displayed during fluctuation of the normal symbol, and “O” is displayed if it is a win according to the determination result, and “X” is displayed if it is lost.

[Design determination processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes, as a symbol determination process, a process for confirming and stopping the decorative symbol being changed on the main display device 131 based on a symbol determination command from the main control board 300.
[Big hit processing]
As a jackpot process, the sub CPU 320a receives a predetermined command from the main control board 300, thereby performing an opening process for executing the first opening effect of the jackpot game and a round effect corresponding to the round game during the jackpot game. At the end of the round process for execution and the jackpot game, an ending process for executing the ending effect is executed.

[Direction button processing]
As the effect button process, the sub CPU 320a detects an input via the effect button 105 and the effect key 106 with the first effect button 135 and the second effect button 136, and performs a predetermined effect corresponding thereto.
[Command transmission processing]
The sub CPU 320a transmits the command set in the various processes to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 as the command transmission process.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
FIG. 64 is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process. In this effect pattern determination process, first, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not a variation start command from the main control board 300 has been received (S2803). If the sub CPU 320a has not received the change start command (S2803: NO), the sub CPU 320a ends the effect pattern determination process and returns to the command reception process.
When the sub CPU 320a receives the change start command (S2803: YES), the sub CPU 320a acquires the change pattern included in the change start command in the process of S2805.

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines an effect pattern in the process of S2807. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a determines an effect pattern by determining a basic display effect, determining a reach symbol, determining a chance up, and determining a stop symbol. The details will be described below.

Based on the basic display effect designation table TS1, the sub CPU 320a determines an effect corresponding to the variation pattern acquired in the process of S2805 as the basic display effect. For example, when the acquired variation pattern is the variation pattern 6, the sub CPU 320a determines, based on the basic display effect designation table TS1, the SPSP reach (lost) effect 1 corresponding to the variation pattern 6 as the basic display effect. .

Next, when the obtained variation pattern corresponds to the effect of executing the reach (reach formation effect), the sub CPU 320a determines the reach symbol based on the decorative symbol determination random number and the decorative symbol determination table TS2. . The sub CPU 320a skips this process when the acquired variation pattern does not correspond to the effect of executing the reach (reach formation effect).
Subsequently, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not to execute the chance-up effect as described above based on the acquired variation pattern and the chance-up random number.

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbol to be finally stopped based on the acquired variation pattern and the decorative symbol determination random number.
From the above, the sub CPU 320a determines the basic display effect, the reach symbol, the presence / absence of the chance up execution, and the symbol pattern arrangement of the decorative symbol to be finally stopped, and the display effect in accordance with this determination,
An effect pattern for realizing the accessory movable effect, the sound effect, and the light emission effect is finally determined.

[Display effect based on effect pattern and movable effect effect]
FIG. 65 is a diagram for explaining a display effect. FIG. 66 is a diagram for explaining a cooperation example 1 between the display effect and the accessory movable effect. FIG. 67 shows a second example of cooperation between a display effect and an accessory movable effect.
It is a figure for demonstrating. FIG. 68 is a diagram for explaining a series of display effects including a revival effect. FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining a cooperation example 3 between the display effect and the accessory movable effect.
FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining a cooperation example 4 between the display effect and the accessory movable effect. The display effect examples in FIGS. 65 to 70 are executed on the display screen of the main display device 131. The display effect example and the accessory movable effect example are executed based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination effect (see FIG. 64) by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. In this case, the sub CPU 320a determines the image control board 3 based on the determined effect pattern.
30 and the lamp control board 340, a predetermined command is transmitted to control the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340, so that a game effect (display effect,
Voice production, illumination production, and accessory movement production) are realized.

The display effect will be described with reference to FIG. The display effects shown in FIGS. 65 (A) to 65 (G) are a series of display effects (variation start effect, reach formation effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, SPSP reach) based on a specific effect pattern in the case of a big win. Lever effect (lever image large) and symbol fixed stop effect) are shown. In addition, FIGS. 65 (H) and (I)
The SPSP loss effect and the symbol fixed stop effect of a series of display effects based on a specific effect pattern in the case of losing are shown. Further, FIG. 65 (J) shows a lever effect during SPSP reach (small lever image).

[Examples of a series of display effects for winning]
In the series of display effects shown in FIGS. 65A to 65G, first, as shown in FIG.
In the main display device 131, a change start effect is started in which the decorative symbols start to change.
Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), two decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and a reach formation effect for forming a reach is executed. In FIG. 65B, “7” is used as the reach symbol.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 65C, the SP reach effect is executed as the development effect. In this SP reach effect, the background image is set to a lighter color (for example, light blue), and the reach pattern moves slightly upward compared to the reach formation effect and is formed smaller. Further, in this SP reach production, a confrontation between the ally character and the enemy character is executed, and finally, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a lost symbol array is formed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (D), SP is developed as a further development effect from the SP reach production.
SP reach production is executed. In this SPSP reach production, a confrontation between a friend character and an enemy character is executed in the same manner as in the SP reach production, but the background image is set to a conspicuous color (for example, dark red) as compared to the SP reach production. Then, during the SPSP reach effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (E), the SPSP reach lever effect is executed. This SP
In the lever effect during SP reach, a relatively large lever image is displayed. In this lever image, an indicator 131z is shown. This indicator 131z represents the effective period of the lever effect during SPSP reach (hereinafter also referred to as the lever effective period). Specifically, the hatching area moves from the left side to the right side of the indicator 131z to indicate the time until timeout. doing.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 65 (F), an effect per SPSP reach is executed. This S
In the effect per PSP reach, an effect in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (G), a symbol fixed stop effect is executed with the decorative symbol as a winning symbol arrangement.

Note that the series of display effects in the case of winning is selected by the main control board 300 with the variation patterns 7 and 9 (the basic display effect corresponds to the SPSP reach (per A and B) effects 1 and 2). The display effect is based on the effect pattern determined in the case of

[Examples of a series of display effects in case of loss]
In a series of display effects in the case of loss, similar to the display effects shown in FIGS. 65A to 65E, the change start effect, the reach formation effect, the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, and the S
Lever effect is executed during PSP reach. Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (H), the SPSP reach lose effect is executed. In the SPSP reach lose effect, an effect in which the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (I), a symbol fixed stop effect is executed with the decorative symbol as the lost symbol array.

Note that a series of display effects in the case of the above-described loss is determined when the variation patterns 6 and 8 ((the basic display effect corresponds to the SPSP reach (losing) effects 1 and 2) are selected on the main control board 300. It is a display effect based on the effect pattern to be performed.

[Lever effect during SPSP reach (small lever image)]
When executing a lever effect during SPSP reach in a series of display effects, instead of lever effect during lever SPSP reach (large lever image) (FIG. 65E) with a large lever image, FIG.
(J) As shown in (J), lever effect during SPSP reach with a small lever image (large lever image)
May be executed.

[Example 1 of cooperation between display effect and movable article effect]
The example 1 of cooperation of a display effect and an accessory movable effect is demonstrated using FIG. 66 (A)-(C)
Shows a display effect, and FIGS. 66 (1) to 66 (4) show an accessory movable effect. FIG.
(A) to (C) are shown in chronological order, and correspond to FIGS. 65 (E) to (G), respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted.

66 (1) to 66 (4), first, as shown in FIG. 66 (1), before the SPSP reach lever effect (large lever image) is executed as the display effect, Using the lever 180 and the moving rotator 190, a turn effect is executed.

Next, the SPSP reach lever effect (large lever image) is executed as the display effect, and the operation lever 180 is operated within the lever effective period indicated by the indicator 131z (the operation timing is detected using the sensor 2001). In the case), as shown in FIG. 66 (2), the rotating body pop-out effect is executed. In this case, when the operation lever 180 is not operated within the lever effective period indicated by the indicator 131z (when the operation timing is not detected by the sensor 2001), an automatic lever operation effect is executed, and the rotating body Pop-out production is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 66 (3), an operation lever vibration effect and a rotating body effect are performed.
Next, after an effect per SPSP reach is executed as a display effect, an operation lever return effect is executed as shown in FIG. 66 (4). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (C), a symbol determination stop effect is executed as a display effect.

Note that the series of display effects and accessory movable effects in the case of the above-described cooperation example 1 are the variation pattern 9 ((the basic display effect is SPSP reach (special A, per B) effect 2) on the main control board 300.
This is a display effect based on the effect pattern determined when “corresponding to” is selected.

[Example 2 of cooperation between display effect and movable article effect]
The example 2 of a cooperation of a display effect and an accessory movable effect is demonstrated using FIG. 67 (A) to (C)
Shows a display effect, and FIGS. 67 (1) to 67 (3) show an accessory movable effect. FIG.
(A) to (C) are shown in chronological order, and FIG. 67 (A) corresponds to FIG. 65 (J).
67 (B) and (C) correspond to FIGS. 65 (H) and (I), respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted.

67 (1) to 67 (3), first, before the SPSP reach lever effect (small lever image) is executed as the display effect, as shown in FIG. Using the lever 180 and the moving rotator 190, a turn effect is executed.

Next, the SPSP reach lever effect (small lever image) is executed as the display effect, and the operation lever 180 is operated within the lever effective period indicated by the indicator 131z (when the operation timing is detected by the sensor 2001). Even so, as shown in FIG. 67 (2), the rotating body holding effect is executed without performing the rotating body popping effect. In this case, when the operation lever 180 is not operated within the lever effective period indicated by the indicator 131z (when the operation timing is not detected by the sensor 2001), an automatic lever operation effect is executed, and the rotating body The hold effect is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 67 (3), an operation lever vibration effect and a rotating body effect are performed.
Next, after the SPSP reach lose effect is executed as a display effect, an operation lever return effect is executed as shown in FIG. 67 (3). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 67 (C), a symbol determination stop effect is executed as a display effect.

Note that the series of display effects and accessory movable effects in the case of the above-described cooperation example 2 is the variation pattern 8 on the main control board 300 (the basic display effect corresponds to the SPSP reach (losing) effect 2).
This is a display effect based on the effect pattern determined when is selected.

[Examples of a series of display effects including a resurrection effect]
In a series of display effects including the resurrection effects shown in FIGS. 68 (A) to 68 (J), FIGS.
) Is performed in the same manner as the display effects shown in FIGS. 65 (A) to 65 (E).
Also, the SPSP reach lose effect shown in FIG. 68 (F) is the SPSP shown in FIG. 65 (F).
It is executed in the same way as the reach loss production.
After the SPSP reach lose effect, as shown in FIG. 68 (G), a symbol temporary stop effect is executed to temporarily stop the symbol arrangement with the decorative symbol as a lost symbol arrangement. In this case, the temporary stop is a state in which the symbol arrangement is slightly swung without completely stopping display.

After the symbol temporary stop effect, as shown in FIG. 68 (H), a darkening effect for blacking out the display screen of the main display device 131 is executed.
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 68 (I), an effect per SPSP reach is executed. This S
The effect per PSP reach is the same as the effect per SPSP reach described with reference to FIG.
Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (J), a symbol fixed stop effect is executed with the decorative symbol as a winning symbol arrangement.
As described above, the revival effect is an effect in which, after the lost symbol array is temporarily stopped and displayed, the winning effect is executed again, and the winning symbol array is finally stopped and displayed.

[Example 3 of cooperation between display effect and movable article effect]
The example 3 of a cooperation of a display effect and an accessory movable effect is demonstrated using FIG. 69 (A) to (C)
Shows a display effect, and FIGS. 69 (1) to (4) show an accessory movable effect. FIG. 69
(A) to (C) are shown in chronological order, and correspond to FIGS. 68 (H) to (J), respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted.

69 (1) to (4), first, before the darkening effect is executed as the display effect, as shown in FIG. 69 (1), the operation lever 180 and the moving rotator 190 An effect is performed using.

Next, when the darkening effect is being executed as the display effect, the automatic lever effect is executed and the rotating body popping effect is executed.
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69 (3), an operation lever vibration effect and a rotating body effect are performed.
Next, after an effect per SPSP reach is executed as a display effect, an operation lever return effect is executed as shown in FIG. 69 (4). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), a symbol determination stop effect is executed as a display effect.

A series of display effects including the revival effect and the moveable effect of the accessory is the fluctuation pattern 10 on the main control board 300 ((the main display effect corresponds to the SPSP reach revival (special A, B per) effect)
This is a display effect based on the effect pattern determined when is selected.

[Example 4 of collaboration between display effect and movable article effect]
The example 4 of cooperation of a display effect and an accessory movable effect is demonstrated using FIG. 70 (A) to (C)
Shows a display effect, and FIGS. 70 (1) to (3) show an accessory movable effect. FIG.
(A) to (C) are shown in chronological order. FIG. 70 (A) shows a button operation notification effect. In this button operation notification effect, a button image suggesting the first effect button 135 is displayed and an indicator 131y is displayed. This indicator 131y is
It represents the effective period of button activation notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as the button effective period), and more specifically, the hatching area moves from the left side to the right side of the indicator 131y, suggesting the time until timeout. 70B and 70C correspond to FIGS. 65F and 65G, respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted.

In the accessory movable effects shown in FIGS. 70 (1) to 70 (3), first, when the button action notification effect is executed as the display effect, the button action effect is executed as shown in FIG. 70 (1). Is done. When the first effect button 135 is operated (pressed) within the button effective period indicated by the indicator 131y, a combined effect is executed as shown in FIG. 70 (2). In this case, even when the first effect button 135 is not operated within the button effective period indicated by the indicator 131y, the composite effect may be executed after the button effective period.

Next, when an effect per SPSP reach is being executed as a display effect, FIG.
As shown in B), a face gimmick effect is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG.
The symbol confirmation stop effect is executed as the display effect.

A series of display effects and accessory movable effects in the case of the above-described cooperation example 4 are the main control board 30.
0 is a display effect based on the effect pattern determined when the variation patterns 7 and 9 ((the core display effect corresponds to the SPSP reach revival (special A, per B) effect) is selected.

[Description of other linkage examples]
In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, there is an effect pattern that does not execute the automatic lever operation effect as an accessory movable effect. As such an effect pattern, for example, an effect pattern based on the fluctuation pattern 6 (basic display effect corresponds to SPSP reach (losing) effect 1 (no automatic lever operation effect)), an effect pattern based on the change pattern 7 (basic display effect) Have a plurality of effect patterns such as SPSP reach (per special A, B) effect 1 (no automatic lever operation effect). In the gaming machine 100, whether or not the automatic lever operation effect is executed is determined in advance by a variation pattern. In other words, whether or not the automatic lever operation effect is executed is determined not on the effect control board 320 side but on the main control board 300 side.

In the above-mentioned accessory movable effect, effects such as a roll effect, a rotating body popping effect, a rotating body hold effect, an operation lever vibration effect, a round rotation effect, an operation lever return effect, a button operation effect, a composite effect, and a face gimmick effect, etc. Although being executed, whether or not to execute these effects is determined by whether or not the chance-up effect is executed in the process of S2807 of the effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 64). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of these effects may be determined in advance by a variation pattern. In other words, whether or not these effects are executed may be determined not on the effect control board 320 side but on the main control board 300 side.

Although the operation lever vibration effect is executed as the accessory movable effect, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, there is an effect pattern in which the operation lever vibration effect is not executed. In the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, when the lever image of the lever effect during SPSP reach is small, the SP
The effect pattern is determined such that the appearance ratio of the operation lever vibration effect is lower than when the lever image of the lever effect during SP reach is large. In the gaming machine 100, SPSP
When the lever effect of the lever effect during reach achieves a large display effect, the expectation degree of jackpot is set higher than the case where the lever image of the lever effect during SPSP reach realizes a small display effect. . Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, when the operation lever vibration effect is executed, the big hit expectation is set higher than when the operation lever vibration effect is not executed.

[Modified example of a movable moving effect based on a production pattern]
In addition, the various effects as the accessory moving effect are not limited to the timing described above,
It can be realized at various timings. For example, a nail appearance effect and a nail pressing effect may be executed during the SPSP reach effect, a combined effect, a button operation effect, an automatic lever operation effect, and
The operation lever turning effect may be executed during the SPSP reach effect. In addition, the control lever turning effect, the control lever vibration effect, the rotating body popping effect, the rattling effect, the lighting effect, the flashing effect, the small rotation effect, the large rotation effect, and the round rotation effect are executed during the SP reach effect. Also good.

As the above-mentioned accessory movable effects, effects such as a roll effect, a rotating body popping effect, a rotating body hold effect, an operation lever vibration effect, a round rotation effect, an operation lever return effect, a button operation effect, a composite effect, and a face gimmick effect In the case of execution, a lighting effect, a blinking effect, a light-off effect, or the like may be executed. Furthermore, instead of these effects, the moving rotator 190
A brightness reduction effect that lowers the brightness of the moving rotator 190 may be executed, or a lighting color change effect that changes the lighting color of the moving rotator 190 may be executed.
Moreover, in the said accessory movable effect, you may make it substitute for another effect regarding a specific effect. For example, instead of executing the small rotation effect, a non-rotation effect may be executed.
Further, instead of executing the large rotation effect, a round rotation effect may be executed.

[Other variations]
In the above embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to this, and other gaming machines include a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine, an arranged ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like. However, these gaming machines may be equipped with a payout device for paying out a medium such as a ball or medal, or may not be such (for example, a so-called enclosed type). In particular,
By using the game system of this embodiment in different types of gaming machines, such as a gaming machine and a revolving type gaming machine, providing new gaming enjoyment beyond the boundaries of the gaming machine type can do.

In the above embodiment, the rubber plate 7303b is used as an elastic body for fixing the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302. However, a spring is used as the elastic body, and the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 are pressed by a resin plate such as acrylic, and the resin. The plate may be configured to be pressed by a spring.

The configuration of the gaming machine 100 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and may be screens of other display modes.

[Effect of the invention]
As described above, in the gaming machine 100 using the face gimmick 109, the first connector 7106 and the second connector 7106 of the circuit board 7100 fixed to the back surface of the Aigimic 5802 in the face gimmick 109 movable on the front surface of the game board 102. In the vicinity of the connector 7107, the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 inserted into the first connector 7106 and the second connector 7107 are pressed and fixed to the circuit board 7100 and the Aigimic 5802 with a rubber plate 7303b which is an elastic body.
As a result, even if the Aigimic 5802 moves up and down on the front surface of the game board 102 and the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 are curved with a small radius of curvature, the first connector 7
106 and the second connector 7107 are no longer stressed, and the first FF
The C7301 and the second FFC 7302 are not bent.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the conductor 7203 inside the first FFC 7301 and the second FFC 7302 from being disconnected and unable to supply power or transmit or receive signals, and the face gimmick 109 does not operate during the operation of the gaming machine 100. The player's interest is not impaired.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on embodiment and a modification, embodiment mentioned above is for making an understanding of this invention easy, and does not limit this invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and equivalents thereof are included in the present invention.

100 ... gaming machine (game machine)
102 ... Game board 109 ... Face gimmick (movable accessory)
5801: Head gimmick (first movable accessory)
5802 ... Aigimic (second movable accessory)
7100 ... Circuit board 1st connector ... 7106 (connection point)
Second connector 7107 (connection point)
7301 ... 1st FFC (wiring)
7302 ... 2nd FFC (wiring)
7303 ... 1st attachment member (fixing means)
7303b ... Rubber rubber (elastic body)
7305 ... Second mounting member (fixing means)

Claims (2)

A gaming machine with a movable accessory that operates in front of a gaming board,
A circuit board that moves together with the movable accessory;
Wiring extending from the circuit board;
In order to prevent the wiring from being bent, fixing means for fixing using an elastic body in the vicinity of a connection point on the circuit board;
And the fixing means includes a plate member that presses and fixes the wiring to a fixed position by elastic force of the elastic body by tightening the fastening means through holes at both ends, and the plate member and the substrate by the fastening means. And a game machine characterized in that it can be connected by fastening the movable accessory together . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The wiring is a flexible flat cable,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means presses and fixes the flat side of the flexible flat cable to a fixing position by the elastic force of the elastic body.