JP6496693B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine capable of playing games, it is determined whether or not the movable body is located at the origin position when the gaming machine is activated, and if the movable body is not located at the origin position, the movable body There is one that performs operation control for positioning the at the origin position (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-180398 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, the wiring connected to the movable body cannot be sufficiently habituated only by positioning the movable body at the origin position. Therefore, the wiring affects the operation of the movable body during the game. There is a problem that the movable body may not operate well.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the wiring from affecting the operation of the movable body during the game.

請 Motomeko 1 of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body (for example, a movable portion 302 or a movable member 321) provided so as to be operable;
Driving means for operating the movable body (for example, a first effect motor 303, a second effect motor 330, a tension spring 323);
A wiring (for example, a cable 361) connected to the movable body and movable in accordance with the operation of the movable body;
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
With
The control means includes
First operation control that is executed when the gaming machine is activated and moves the wiring to acclimatize (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-operation shown in S502 to S521 of the movable member initialization process as the first operation control. The second operation control (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) for confirming that the movable body can be normally operated, and the operation control at the time of detection and the detection time operation control shown in S522 to S530, etc. Initialization operation control including a part for executing the actual operation confirmation operation control shown in S542 to S565 of the movable member initialization process, and third operation control (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for performing an effect by the movable body). However, it is possible to perform a control to execute the movable body effect as the third motion control)
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is used for confirming the actual operation). When performing motion control, control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. ),
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is not detecting as the first operation control). When performing motion control or motion control during detection, at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the motion control for actual operation confirmation as the second motion control (in this embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the motion control for actual motion confirmation). A portion for controlling the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 to operate) ,
A detection unit capable of detecting an abnormality in the first operation control of the movable body;
The control unit performs the first operation control before the second operation control, and restricts execution of the second operation control when the abnormality is detected by the detection unit . .
A gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The movable body has a first movable body and a second movable body,
The control means performs the first motion control and the second motion control for the first movable body, while only performing the second motion control without performing the first motion control for the second movable body. Do
It is characterized by that.
A gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
The movable body has a first movable body and a second movable body,
In the first operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, the control means controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in each of the second operation controls. And
The speed in the first operation control differs between the first movable body and the second movable body.
It is characterized by that.
According to these features, in the first operation control, the movable member is operated in stoppable rate at any time, by taming by moving the pre-wired, the wiring during the execution of the third operation control It is possible to prevent the operation of the movable body from being affected.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The movable body has an origin position (for example, the tilt position shown in FIG. 6A or the first position shown in FIG. 8A) and a position away from the origin position (for example, shown in FIG. 6B). It can be operated between the standing position and the second position shown in FIG.
In the first operation control, the control means operates the movable body so as to be positioned at the origin position. According to this feature, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed that can be stopped at any timing. Therefore, it can be safely positioned at the origin position.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
In the first operation control, the control unit performs control so that the movable body operates at a speed corresponding to the physical property of the wiring (for example, when the production control CPU 120 does not detect the first operation control). When performing motion control or motion control during detection, at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the motion control for actual operation confirmation as the second motion control (in this embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the motion control for actual motion confirmation). The portion that controls the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 to operate at a speed according to the physical properties such as the hardness of the resin material or metal material constituting the cable 361)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation can be performed at an appropriate speed according to the physical properties of the wiring.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The control means includes
In the third operation control, control is performed so that the movable body operates within the range of the first speed and the second speed (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes the actual operation confirmation operation control. In this case, the movable part is controlled so as to operate at a speed within the range of the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed).
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the third operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-detection as the first operation control. When performing the time operation control or the detection time operation control, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled to operate at the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual operation control.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the heat radiation of the wiring due to the operation of the movable body during the execution of the first operation control can be suppressed, so that the temperature of the wiring can be increased efficiently and the wiring can be used.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
Detecting means capable of detecting an abnormality in the first operation control of the movable body (for example, the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter is performed by the effect control CPU 120 in S509, S520, S529, S554, and S564 of the movable member initialization process. To determine whether or not the operation error determination count has been reached)
When the abnormality is detected by the detection means, a notification means capable of notifying that the abnormality has been detected (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes error processing in the movable member initialization process, and the speakers 8L, 8R A portion for notifying that the movable member initialization process has been interrupted by the sound output from the display, the display of the image on the effect display device 5, and the light emission of the effect LED 9;
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately cope with an abnormality in the first operation control of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
The control means executes the first operation control prior to the second operation control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the effect control CPU 120 performs S502 to S502 in the movable member initialization process. (The part which performs the operation control for actual operation confirmation of S542-S565 after performing the operation control at the time of non-detection shown in S521 and the operation control at the time of detection shown in S522-S530)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from operating favorably in the second operation control.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 5, wherein
Detecting means capable of detecting an abnormality in the first operation control of the movable body (for example, the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter is performed by the effect control CPU 120 in S509, S520, S529, S554, and S564 of the movable member initialization process. To determine whether or not the operation error determination count has been reached)
The control means limits the execution of the second motion control when the abnormality is detected by the detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 causes the origin return error in S541. If it is determined that there is a memory, the movable member initialization process is terminated without executing S542 to S565)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the second operation control from being executed while the movable body does not operate normally.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 to 6,
The driving means includes first driving means (for example, a second effect motor 330) and second driving means (for example, a tension spring 323) different from the first driving means,
In the first operation control, the movable body is operated to a position away from the origin position by the first driving means (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 performs the movable member initialization process. By executing S525, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position toward the detection operation position by the driving force of the second effect motor 330), and after the initialization operation control is executed, the second drive is performed. The movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position by the elastic force of the tension spring 323 when the movable body effect is executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation control can be executed by a suitable drive unit.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 7,
The first driving means has a driving force stronger than that of the second driving means (for example, the second effect motor 330 moves the movable member 321 from the first position toward the second position rather than the tension spring 323). Strong power to make)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body can be more reliably operated to a position away from the origin position during execution of the first operation control.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 8,
The wiring is provided so that at least a part thereof is positioned in the vicinity of the heating element that generates heat (for example, the cable 361 includes the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, the second effect motor 330, etc.). The part provided to be located in the vicinity)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the flexibility of the wiring can be increased by the heat from the heating element, and the influence of the wiring on the movable body during the game can be further reduced.

The gaming machine of means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 9,
In the first operation control, the control unit controls the movable body to always operate at a single speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control as the first operation control). When performing the operation control at the time of detection, control is performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 always operate at a single (constant) minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Part to do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the speed when the movable body is positioned at the origin position can be made constant, and damage to the movable body can be prevented.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 10,
In the first operation control, the control unit controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in the second operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first operation control. (When performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control, this is the part that performs control to move the movable accessory based on the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the period of the first operation control can be shortened by selecting the maximum speed at which the movable body can be safely operated without excessively reducing the speed while ensuring the safe operation of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 11,
Detection means (for example, position detection sensors 316 and 333) capable of detecting that the movable body is located at the origin position;
The control means includes
When the movable body is not detected by the detection means, the non-detection operation control is performed as the first operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the position detection sensor 333 is in S501 of the movable member initialization process). When it is determined that the detection unit is not ON, the non-detection operation control in S502 to S521 is performed. When the movable body is detected by the detection unit, the detection operation control is performed as the first operation control. (For example, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the position detection sensor 333 is ON in S501 of the movable member initialization process and the position detection sensor 316 is ON in S512, the operation control during detection in S522 to S530 is performed. Part to execute),
In the non-detection operation, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the movable body is operated in the detection-time operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first operation control. (When performing non-detection operation control, a portion for controlling the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 movable accessory in the detection operation control to operate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of a defect in the detection means by the first operation control.

A gaming machine according to means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 12,
The control means includes
When the movable body is not detected by the detection means when a specific abnormality has occurred, the movable body is controlled to perform an abnormal operation control as the first operation control, and
In the abnormal operation control, control is performed such that the movable body operates at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the movable body is operated in the detection operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the movable member initialization process). If it is determined in S506 or S517 that the position detection sensors 316 and 333 are not ON, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are moved to the origin at the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. The part that controls to move toward the position)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body can be safely operated even in an abnormal operation.

The gaming machine of means 14 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 13,
As the movable body, a first movable body (for example, a movable body included in the accessory Y1 shown in Modification 6 and a movable body included in the accessory Y2) and a second movable body (for example, an accessory Y3 shown in Modification 6) are provided. Movable body),
The control means performs the first motion control and the second motion control for the first movable body, while only performing the second motion control without performing the first motion control for the second movable body. (For example, for the movable body included in the accessory Y1 and the movable body included in the accessory Y2, the operation control during detection and the non-detection operation control (first operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (second operation control). On the other hand, for the movable body included in the accessory Y3, the actual motion check operation control (second motion control) is performed without executing the detection time motion control and the non-detection motion control (first motion control). Only the part that executes)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second operation control can be performed only for the necessary movable body, and the operation confirmation time by the second operation control can be shortened.

The gaming machine of means 15 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 14,
The movable body has a first movable body (for example, a movable portion 302) and a second movable body (for example, a movable member 321),
In the first operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, the control means controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in each of the second operation controls. (For example, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation of each of the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321, the effect control CPU 120 performs the minimum in each actual operation confirmation operation control. A portion for controlling the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 to operate at a speed),
The speed in the first motion control differs between the first movable body and the second movable body (for example, even if the same control speed is set in the first motion control corresponding to the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321). When there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable accessory, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory is not necessarily the same.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation control is performed by selecting the highest speed that can be safely operated without excessively reducing the speed while ensuring the safe operation of each movable body by the operation speed according to each movable body. This period can be shortened.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A) is a front view showing an effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from an oblique front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from obliquely behind. (A) is a front view which shows the state which has a movable part in a tilting position, and (B) shows the state which has a movable part in a standing position. (A) is a pinion gear, (B) is a rear view showing a rack gear. (A) is the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state which exists in the 2nd position. (A) is the side view of the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state in the 2nd position. (A) is a schematic view showing a state where the pinion gear is engaged with the rack gear, (B) is a state where the rack gear is moved, and (C) is a schematic view showing a state where the rack gear is regulated. (A)-(D) are the principal part enlarged views which show the state of the gear until it will be in a control state. (A) is a restricted state, (B) is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and (C) is a schematic view showing an initial driving state. (A) is a restricted state, (B) is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and (C) is a schematic diagram showing an initial driving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable member initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable member initialization process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for real operation confirmation. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 1 of this invention. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 2 of this invention. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 3 of this invention. (A) is a control part as the modification 4 of this invention, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the control part as the modification 5 of this invention. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in modification 6 from the front.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side are shown. This will be explained as a standard. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. A game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) attached integrally to the back side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and a board surface board provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is out of place can be configured.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ Out of place ". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is the off symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both of the special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or an off symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitting body such as the effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When the special symbol that becomes the outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation symbol display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after the effect symbol variation display is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the effect symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined out-of-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “5” or “7” are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “5” and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. Then, after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operations in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operations in the effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 is turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs the above is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose, sound control commands used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the production LED 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. include.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, an effect unit 300 is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and the effect control board 12 has various motors (first effect motor 303, A plurality of electronic components such as a second performance motor 330), a solenoid, a sensor, and a light emitting diode (LED) are connected. In FIG. 2, illustrations of these electronic components other than the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are omitted.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, the ROM 121 uses the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In addition, examples of the notice effect that is executed during the change display of the effect symbol include, for example, a movable notice that the movable member 321 rises as described later, and a condition that the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. A jackpot notice suggesting the possibility of a big hit, such as an operation notice to be executed, a step-up notice that the predetermined image switches in stages, a serif notice that the character appears and hits the line, a cut-in notice that the predetermined image is interrupted and displayed Reach notice that suggests whether or not to become reach, whether to become a pseudo-ream, pseudo-continuous notice to notify whether or not to become a quasi-ream, stop-symbol advance notice to a stop symbol, whether or not the game state is a probability variation state ( Multiple notices that are executed at the start of the variable display or when reach is established, such as a latent notice that informs you whether or not you are hiding Including.

[Operation of pachinko machines]
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process, thereby determining the normal symbol variation display mode using the random number MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and performing the display operation (for example, turning on the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20. ), Etc., to control the normal symbol variation display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start winning or a second starting winning by the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 22B. If the random number MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted and the first start winning prize is obtained, the free entry in the first special figure holding storage unit is extracted. In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol indicator are displayed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Any one of the off symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on. When the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 or the like. And a process for performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S50).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms the operation of the effect unit 300 in effects such as a running-in operation (operation at detection) for moving the effect unit 300 and a notice effect (movable body effect) (actual operation check operation), The position detection sensors 316 and 333 detect the origin positions of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the rendering unit 300 (in this embodiment, the tilt position and the first position), and the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are set at the origin positions. A movable member initialization process for moving (operation when not detected) is executed (S51). The movable member initialization process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display corresponding to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76). In the effect symbol variation processing in the present embodiment, a movable body effect suggesting that the variation display result is a big hit by operating the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 can be executed.

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

[Structure of production unit]
Next, the rendering unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a front view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 3B is a rear view. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 6A is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the tilted position, and FIG. 6B is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the standing position. 7A is a rear view showing the pinion gear, and FIG. 7B is a rear view showing the rack gear. 8A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where the movable member is in the first position, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where the movable member is in the second position. 10A is a schematic view showing a state where the pinion gear is engaged with the rack gear, FIG. 10B is a state where the rack gear is moved, and FIG. 10C is a schematic view showing a state where the rack gear is regulated. FIGS. 11A to 11D are enlarged views of main parts showing the state of the gears until (A) to (D) are in the restricted state. 12A is a schematic diagram showing a restricted state, FIG. 12B is a schematic view showing a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and FIG. 12C is an initial driving state. FIGS. 13A and 13B are schematic views showing a restricted state, FIG. 13B a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and FIG. 13C is a driving initial state.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is a base portion 301 fixed at a predetermined location. A movable portion 302 that can be rotated with respect to the base portion 301, a tilting position where the movable portion 302 is tilted sideways (see FIG. 6A), and an upright position (see FIG. 6 (FIG. 6A)). B)), and a first effect motor 303 that rotates between them.

  A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centering on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, a first effect motor 303 that rotates the movable portion 302 is fixed on the back surface, and the drive projecting forward through the base portion 301. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown).

  A shaft member 313 that faces in the front-rear direction protrudes from a predetermined peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the lower end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection piece 315 is provided on the opposite side of the periphery of the turntable 312 to the shaft member 313, and the detection piece 315 is detected by a position detection sensor 316 provided below the turntable 312. The production control CPU 120 can specify that the movable portion 302 is located at the tilt position.

  The movable portion 302 includes a rotating member 320, a movable member 321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 320, and a movable member on the back side of the rotating member 320. 321 and a rack gear 322 that moves integrally. The movable member 321 can be reciprocated between a first position on the rotating shaft 325 side with respect to the rotating member 320 and a second position farther from the rotating shaft 325 than the first position.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable body effect that moves the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 302 is in the standing position. ing. The movable member 321 is at least partially retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when in the first position, and at least partially overlaps the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second position. (See FIG. 1).

  The rotating member 320 is formed of a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction, and is provided on the right side of the front surface so as to project from the rotating shaft 325 and the left side of the rotating shaft 325 by being inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side. The first guide shaft 326 inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side, and the second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 325 and inserted from the rear side into the guide groove 311 are protruded. Yes.

  The upper end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 that is inserted through the guide groove 311 and protrudes to the front side of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable 312 and the rotation member 320 are connected via the link member 314. A coil spring 328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 325 to urge the rotation member 320 toward the standing position at all times.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 326, a linear slide groove 329 that guides the movable member 321 in the left-right direction extends in the left-right direction. A second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 is fixed above the slide groove 329 on the front surface of the rotating member 320, and the drive shaft protrudes rearward through the base portion 301. A pinion gear 331 for operating the rack gear 322 is fixed to the tip of 330a. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the second effect motor 330.

  A hook 332 that is engaged with the left end of the tension spring 323 for biasing the rack gear 322 is provided on the rear surface on the left side of the rotating member 320 so as to protrude rearward. In addition, a position detection sensor 333 that detects a detection piece 334 formed at the right end of the rack gear 322 is provided on the right rear surface, and the detection piece 334 is detected by the position detection sensor 333, thereby performing the effect control. The CPU 120 can specify that the movable member 321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 321 has a disk-shaped light emitting part 321A and an attachment part 321B extending to the right side from the light emitting part 321A. The light emitting unit 321A is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (not shown) inside, and can emit light forward. Further, two bosses 334a and 334b project from the rear surface of the mounting portion 321B. The bosses 334a and 334b are inserted into the slide groove 329 and are rack geared by screws N1 screwed from the rear surface side of the rack gear 322. By fixing 322, the movable member 321 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 disposed on the rear side of the rotating member 320 are integrated.

  The integrated movable member 321 and rack gear 322 are guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 320 by inserting two bosses 334 a and 334 b into the slide groove 329. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 322, a hook 335 is protruded rearward so that the right end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320. That is, one end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 and the other end is locked to the hook 335 of the rack gear 322, so that the movable member 321 is always directed toward the second position. Energize.

  In the effect unit 300 configured as described above, the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position as shown in FIG. 6A in the initial driving state. Then, when the turntable 312 is rotated clockwise by the first effect motor 303 by the front view, the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, so that the front view about the rotation shaft 325 is obtained. It rotates about 90 degrees clockwise and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. In addition, since the urging force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the tilt position to the standing position, the load on the first effect motor 303 is reduced. Further, the first effect motor 303 is reversely driven to rotate from the standing position to the tilt position.

  Next, the detailed structure of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7A, the pinion gear 331 is a rotating gear in which a plurality of drive teeth protrude from a part of the peripheral surface of the disk member. The drive teeth have a plurality of drive teeth 340A projecting in the rotational direction and a tooth thickness dimension L2 in a pitch circle having a radius from the drive shaft 330a to the position where the teeth mesh with each other than the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A. The driving teeth 340B have a large driving tooth 340B, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 in the pitch circle is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the driving teeth 340A and 340B (tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). ).

  In addition, since the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3 of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are different from each other in this way, the tip surface 342A of the drive tooth 340A, the tip surface 342B of the drive tooth 340B, and the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C. The length in the circumferential direction in each is the same as the relationship between the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3. That is, the circumferential length of the tip surface 342B is longer than the circumferential length of the tip surface 342A, and the circumferential length of the tip surface 342C is the circumferential direction of the tip surfaces 342A and 342B. It is longer than the length dimension of.

  In the present embodiment, the front end surfaces 342A and 342B are flat surfaces, and the front end surface 342C constituting a restricting portion to be described later is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a.

  The tooth gap dimension L4 between each drive tooth 340A and drive tooth 340A and the tooth gap dimension L5 between drive tooth 340A and drive tooth 340B are the same (tooth gap dimension L4 = L5), and drive tooth 340A. And the tooth gap dimension L6 between the tooth and the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth gap dimensions L4 and L5 (L4, L5 <L6). These drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are formed over about 1/3 of the circumferential surface, and the remaining 2/3 of the circumferential surface is a missing portion 341 in which the drive teeth are missing in the circumferential direction. Yes. That is, the pinion gear 331 has a meshing portion that has driving teeth and meshes with the rack gear 322, and a non-meshing portion that does not have driving teeth and does not mesh with the rack gear 322 on the peripheral surface.

  In the present embodiment, in the pinion gear 331, the clockwise direction in FIG. 7A is the first operating direction for moving the rack gear 322 from the second position to the first position, that is, in the first direction, and is counterclockwise. Is the second operating direction for moving the rack gear 322 from the first position to the second position, that is, in the second direction.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the rack gear 322 is a gear in which a plurality of driven teeth protrude from a part of the side surface of the rod-shaped member. The driven teeth include a plurality of driven teeth 350A projecting along the side surface on the pinion gear 331 side, a driven tooth 350B having a tooth thickness dimension L12 larger than a tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A at a position where the drive teeth mesh, The thickness dimension L13 has the driven tooth 350C longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the driven teeth 350A and 350B (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12 <L13). Moreover, the front end surface of each driven tooth 350A, 350B, 350C is a flat surface.

  The tooth gap dimension L14 between each driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350A and the tooth gap dimension L15 between the driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350C are the same (tooth gap dimension L14 = L15), and the driven tooth 350A. The tooth gap dimension L16 between the tooth and the driven tooth 350B is longer than the tooth gap dimensions L14 and L15 (L14, L15 <L16).

  The tooth gap dimensions L14 and L15 of the rack gear 322 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A, and the tooth gap dimensions L16 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L2 of the drive teeth 340B. . Further, the tooth gap dimensions L4 and L5 in the pinion gear 331 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A, and the tooth gap dimensions L6 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C. .

  These driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C are formed from the lower part in the longitudinal direction of the side surface to the substantially vertical center, and the upper part from the center is a missing part 351 in which the driven tooth is missing in the longitudinal direction. That is, the rack gear 322 has a meshing portion that has driven teeth and meshes with the pinion gear 331 and a non-meshing portion that does not have driven gears and does not mesh with the pinion gear 331 on the side surface.

  In this embodiment, the rack gear 322 moves between the upper second position and the lower first position in FIG. That is, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operation direction to move from the second position to the first position, that is, moves in the first direction, and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the second operation direction from the first position to the second position. It moves to the position, that is, in the second direction.

  Next, operation modes of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, since the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position, hereinafter, when the movable part 302 is in the standing position. This will be described with reference to the vertical and horizontal directions.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position will be described. However, when the movable part 302 is in the tilted position. Alternatively, the movable member 321 may reciprocate between the first position and the second position during rotation.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the movable member 321 (rack gear 322) has a first position below the rotating member 320 where the boss 334 b is positioned at the lower end of the slide groove 329. The boss 334a can reciprocate in the vertical direction between the upper second position located at the upper end of the slide groove 329.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the movable member 321 is subjected to an upward biasing force by the tension spring 323 at the first position, but the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 are driven by a drive tooth 340C as will be described later. When the tip of the follower tooth 350C of the leading end surface 342C of the first contact surface 342C comes into contact, the state changes to a restricted state (locked state) that restricts the upward movement of the movable member 321 by the urging force of the tension spring 323. Even when the motor 330 is off, the movable member 321 is held in the first position. The details of the restricted state (locked state) will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the restriction state is released, the movable member 321 is moved upward by the urging force of the tension spring 323 and then held at the second position by the tension spring 323. That is, the urging force by the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10A, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction as shown in FIG. 10B in a state where the drive teeth 340B mesh with the corresponding driven teeth 350B from above. Thus, the drive teeth 340A and the corresponding driven teeth 350A mesh with each other, and the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction (downward) against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323. Then, as shown in FIG. 10C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C, and the rack gear 322, that is, the movable member 321 is held at the first position. The

  Here, the details when changing from the restriction release state to the restriction state (lock state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the movable member 321 is in the second position, the drive teeth 340A and 340B mesh with the driven teeth 350A and 350B as the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction. Thus, the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323, and the movable member 321 descends toward the first position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11A, before the engagement of the drive teeth 340A adjacent to the drive teeth 340C among the plurality and the driven teeth 350A adjacent to the driven teeth 350C of the plurality is released, the drive teeth 340C are released. And the driven teeth 350C are meshed, and the meshing of the drive teeth 340A and the driven teeth 350A is released. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, after the drive teeth 340C face the missing portion 351 of the rack gear 322, the tooth tips of the drive teeth 340C move from the tooth roots of the tooth surfaces of the driven teeth 350C toward the tooth tips. I will do it.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the tooth tip of the driving tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C by the rotation of the pinion gear 331, the meshing of the driving tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released. That is, the drive tooth 340C is an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341, and the driven tooth 350C is an adjacent driven tooth adjacent to the missing portion 351 (the drive tooth 340C is the rear of the first direction among the plurality of driven teeth. Since the transmission of the power to move the rack gear 322 in the first direction is interrupted by the meshing of the subsequent drive teeth and the driven teeth, the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped. Thus, when the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C and the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released, the rack gear 322 tries to move in the second direction by the urging force of the tension spring 323. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the pinion gear 331 further rotates, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C intersects the tooth tip line T passing through the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C of the rack gear 322. To do. At this time, as described above, the transmission of the power for moving the rack gear 322 in the first direction due to the meshing of the subsequent drive tooth and the driven tooth is interrupted, so that the rack gear 322 receives the first force by the urging force of the tension spring 323. In order to move in two directions, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C.

  Thus, after the contact point S with respect to the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth 350C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 11A) to the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 11B). ), And moves to the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 11C). That is, it moves to the tip surface 342C so as to slide while keeping sliding contact from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C toward the tooth tip.

  Thereafter, when the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C reaches the substantially central position in the circumferential direction on the tip surface 342C, the second effect motor 330 is turned off and the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped (see FIG. 11D). . In this state, the tip end surface 342C is inclined to the rack gear 322 side in the second direction so as to intersect the tooth tip line T, and the rack gear 322 is directed upward by the biasing force of the tension spring 323. As a result, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is pressed against the tip end surface 342C, and a restriction state (lock state) is established in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted. That is, the drive teeth 340 </ b> C and the driven teeth 350 </ b> C constitute restriction means for restricting the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction (upward direction).

  Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the front end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is configured by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Thus, as shown in FIG. 11C, after the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C, the pinion gear 331 reaches the position shown in FIG. Does not displace the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip end surface 342C in the second direction of the rack gear 322, so that the rack gear 322 moves slightly according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, that is, the movable member 321. It is possible to prevent the player from slightly rising and making the player feel uncomfortable.

  For example, when the tip surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is a flat surface, as shown in FIG. 11C, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with the drive tooth 340C is changed from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C. After the movement, when the pinion gear 331 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 11D, the contact point S ′ between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C is displaced in the second direction of the rack gear 322. Further, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction to release the restricted state, the urging force by the tension spring 323 is increased as compared with the case where the distal end surface 342C is a curved surface, and therefore for the second effect. The load applied to the motor 330 is increased. Therefore, it is preferable that the front end surface 342C is configured by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331.

  In the present embodiment, since the second effect motor 330 is a stepping motor, the pinion gear 340C stops at the restriction position shown in FIG. 11D by the number of steps (rotation angle) from the reference position. Although rotation of 331 can be stopped, for example, a sensor or the like that detects that drive tooth 340C is in the restriction position shown in FIG. 11D is provided, and rotation of pinion gear 331 is based on the detection state from the sensor. May be stopped.

  In addition, for example, stop positions for stopping the rotation of the pinion gear 331 when changing to the restricted state are set at a plurality of locations within the range where the driven teeth 350C abut on the tip surface 342C, and stopped at different locations every predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to avoid local deformation of the tip surface 342C due to wear due to repeated stops. In this case, for example, it is conceivable to extend the distal end surface 342C over the circumferential direction of the missing portion 341.

  Next, a method for canceling the restricted state will be described. First, in the restricted state shown in FIG. 12A, by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction, the drive teeth 340C move and the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C move away from the tip surface 342C, and the missing portion 341 When the intersection of the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released facing the rack gear 322, the restriction of the driven tooth 350C by the tip surface 342C is released, and the regulation state is changed to the regulation release state.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the rack gear 322 is lifted in the second direction by the tensile force of the tension spring 323 when the restriction is released, so that the movable member 321 moves from the first position toward the second position. Move at high speed. Further, in the present embodiment, since the first position is the initial driving position, as shown in FIG. 12C, the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction even after changing to the restriction release state, When the drive teeth 340B reach a position where they are engaged with the driven teeth 350B, the second effect motor 330 is turned off to stop the rotation of the pinion gear 331.

  Therefore, when moving the movable member 321 from the second position to the first position, the pinion gear 331 is further rotated in the first operation direction, so that the rack gear is engaged with the drive teeth 340B and 340A and the driven teeth 350B and 350A. 322 can be moved in the first direction. In this way, the movable member 321 can be moved from the first position to the second position and can be moved from the second position to the first position by simply rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction. The control load of the effect control CPU 120 that controls the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  FIG. 13 shows another example of the method for canceling the restricted state. In the restricted state shown in FIG. 13 (A), by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction opposite to the first operation direction, the drive teeth 340C move and the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C move from the tip surface 342C. The intersection between the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released, but the driven tooth 350C enters the tooth gap between the driving tooth 340C and the driving tooth 340A, and as shown in FIG. Since the tooth surface of the tooth 350C contacts with the tooth surface of the driving tooth 340C, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction by the tension spring 323 is restricted by the contact with the driving tooth 340C.

  Therefore, the rack gear 322 can be raised by the rotation of the pinion gear 331 by further rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction in the restricted state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position at a predetermined speed by the urging force of the tension spring 323. As shown in FIG. 13, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction in the restricted state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position at an arbitrary speed. It can be moved to a position.

  Specifically, if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a low speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a low speed, and if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a high speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a high speed. Moreover, it can be raised in various ways, such as being stopped while being raised, or moved up and down.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the pinion gear 331 as the driving gear rotated (actuated) by the second effect motor 330 as the driving source and the pinion gear 331 are meshed with each other. A rack gear 322 as a driven gear, and the rack gear 322 is urged by a tension spring 323 in a second direction opposite to the first direction moved (actuated) by the pinion gear 331. The pinion gear 331 is A missing portion 341 in which drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are partially missing, and a distal end surface 342C as a restricting portion provided at the distal end of drive tooth 340C as an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to missing portion 341; After the engagement between the drive teeth 340C and the driven teeth 350C of the rack gear 322 is released, the driven teeth 350C are moved to the distal end surface 34. Movement in the second direction of the rack gear 322 is restricted by abutting the C.

  That is, when the engagement between the drive teeth 340C and the driven teeth 350C is released and the missing portion 341 faces the rack gear 322, the driven teeth 350C of the rack gear 322 biased in the second direction come into contact with the tip surface 342C. Movement in the second direction is restricted. As described above, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction can be restricted by using the front end surface 342C provided on the drive teeth 340C of the pinion gear 331, so that the rack gear 322 and the movable member 321 move in the first direction. The operation of the rack gear 322 can be stopped with a simple structure of the driving gear and the driven gear without increasing the number of parts by providing a regulating means for regulating the noise separately.

  In the above embodiment, the rack gear 322, which is a driven gear, is urged in the second direction by the tension spring 323. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the driven gear is attached to other than the spring member. It may be biased in the second direction by the biasing means. Further, for example, when the movable portion 302 is provided upside down, the rack gear 322 is always urged downward (second direction) due to the load of the movable member 321, and thus is urged in the second direction by its own weight. Are also included.

  The pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the rack gear 322 has a first position (position shown in FIG. 8A) and a second position different from the first position (FIG. 8 ( C), and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operation direction that operates the rack gear 322 in the first direction, so that the drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C and the driven teeth 350A, After moving from the second position to the first position by meshing with 350B and 350C, the missing portion 341 faces and the meshing between the drive teeth 340A, 340B and 340C and the driven teeth 350A, 350B and 350C is released, It is biased in the second direction by the tension spring 323 and operates from the first position to the second position.

  As described above, the rack gear 322 can be reciprocated only by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction, so that the control load of the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  Further, when the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the front end surface 342C, the restricted state in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted. The pinion gear 331 is moved in the first direction as shown in FIG. It can be released by operating in the first operating direction to be operated or in the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction as shown in FIG.

  By doing so, if the restricted state is not released even if the pinion gear 331 is rotated in one of the first operating direction and the second operating direction, the rack gear 322 is released by operating in the other direction. This makes it easy to avoid that the driven tooth 350C is engaged with the tip end surface 342C and cannot move the rack gear 322.

  Further, in the restricted state, the operation mode of the rack gear 322 differs between when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction and when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction, the rack gear 322 is raised by the urging force of the tension spring 323, and as shown in FIG. 13B. When the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction, the rack gear 322 is raised according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, so that the operation mode of the movable member 321 integrated with the rack gear 322 can be diversified.

  Further, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive teeth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B (for example, the tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to a load applied to the drive teeth 340C when the meshed state is changed from the non-engaged state not meshed with the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C. In addition, since the tooth thickness dimension L3 is widened, the tip end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is also widened, so that the driven tooth 350C is easily restricted.

  The pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the distal end surface 342C that constitutes the restricting portion is configured by a curved surface that follows an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Even if the pinion gear 331 rotates while the driven tooth 350C is in contact with the front end surface 342C, the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the front end surface 342C is not displaced in the moving direction of the rack gear 322. As a result, the rack gear 322 can be prevented from finely moving according to the rotation.

  Further, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12). <L13) By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to a load applied to the driven tooth 350C when the meshed state is changed from the non-engaged state that is not meshed with the drive tooth 340C. Further, it is possible to prevent damage due to a load applied by a force biased in the second direction in a state where the contact portion is in contact with the restriction portion.

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With reference to FIGS. 3, 8, and 9, the rendering unit 300 is provided with a cable 361 that supplies power to the LED of the light emitting unit 321 </ b> A of the movable member 321.

  FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B schematically show the side surfaces of FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, respectively. In FIG. 9, the distance between the movable member 321 and the rotating member 320 and the distance between the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 are drawn wider for the sake of clarity. It is narrower than.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cable 361 is moved from the connector 363 provided on the relay board from the effect control board 12 of the base 301 to the movable member 321 via the pressing member 364 of the cable 361 provided on the rotating member 320. The LED of the light emitting unit 321A is connected to a connector 362 provided on the LED board on which the LED is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the movable member 321 is waiting in the first position, the portion between the pressing member 364 and the connector 362 of the cable 361 is considerably bent. .

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the movable member 321 is advanced to the second position, the portion between the pressing member 364 of the cable 361 and the connector 362 is extended and there is not much room. Become.

  For this reason, a force in a direction from the second position toward the first position is applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361. When the cable 361 is stretched, the covering material of the cable 361 is resin. Therefore, when the cable 361 is cold, the force applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361 is less than when the cable 361 is cold. Become stronger.

  The tension spring 323 is pulled by the second effect motor 330 until the movable member 321 reaches the second position. For this reason, the second performance motor 330 can generate a force stronger than the tensile force (biasing force) in a state where the tension spring 323 is most pulled.

  As described above, the urging force by the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321. However, when the urging force by the tension spring 323 is increased, the output of the second effect motor 330 that pulls the tension spring 323 needs to be increased. When a motor with a large output is used, the manufacturing cost increases, and therefore it is preferable that the output of the motor be the minimum necessary.

  The tension spring 323 in this embodiment is necessary in consideration of not only the load of the movable member 321 but also the force of pulling the movable member 321 when the cable 361 is extended and the cost of the second effect motor 330. A spring is used that provides a minimum biasing force.

  For this reason, in the unlikely event that a cable 361 having poor quality is used and it becomes hard at a low temperature, it is considered that the biasing force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient when the movable member 321 is first moved. Normally, cables that are harder than expected at low temperatures are not used.

  However, in this embodiment, in order to prevent a situation in which the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been left and cooled at night is started, FIG. As shown in S522 to S529, the running-in operation control (the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control) for accustoming the movement of the movable member 321 is executed. By executing the break-in operation control (operation control during detection) for moving the movable member 321 from the first position to the operation position during detection (see FIG. 20) between the first position and the second position, the cable 361 The cable 361 can be used flexibly by being bent and stretched. As a result, a situation where the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the cable 361 is in the vicinity of an object that generates heat (the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330). Therefore, the cable 361 is kept in a highly flexible state by heat.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the movable member initialization process (S51) in the effect control main process. In the movable member initialization process, the production control CPU 120 first shows whether or not the production control CPU 120 shows whether or not the position detection sensor 316 is ON, that is, the movable portion 302 is the origin position in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the tilt position (S501). If the position detection sensor 316 is ON, the process proceeds to S512, and if the position detection sensor 316 is OFF, that is, if the movable portion 302 is not located at the tilt position, the operation control during non-detection is performed. A non-detection operation number counter for counting the number of executions is set to 0 (S502). Then, as a control speed for operating the movable portion 302, a minimum control speed (see FIG. 20 and FIG. 21) in an actual operation check operation control (long initialization operation control) to be described later is set (S503). The production motor 303 is started to drive in the direction of the tilt position at the set minimum control speed (S504), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S505).

  Then, the position detection sensor 316 is turned ON and the monitoring state for monitoring whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time is entered (S506, S507). When the movable section 302 is positioned at the tilt position and the position detection sensor 316 is turned on by driving the first effect motor 303 in the tilt position direction, the driving of the first effect motor 303 is stopped. The process proceeds to S512. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the movable unit 302 is not positioned at the tilt position (origin position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S508 is performed. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S508), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S509).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations in S509, the driving of the first effect motor 303 is stopped and an origin return error is stored (S510), and the process proceeds to S512. That is, in the non-detection operation control, when the movable portion 302 is not located at the origin position (initial position), the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is performed on the action subject (movable portion 302, movable member 321). An origin return error is stored so as not to execute (the action subject is set to a dead end state) (S510), and the process proceeds to S541.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S509, an example is given in which the operation target object is set to the dead end state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S509, error processing (for example, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the effect display device 5) The display of the image and the light emission of the production LED 9 notify that the movable member initialization process is interrupted.) And the error process is executed, thereby interrupting the movable member initialization process. The production control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120, etc.) is not activated (dead end state). May be.

  In addition, when the action target character is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal indicating that the action object character is operated. It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating acceptance of a detection signal (for example, a detection signal of an effect button) or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the operation error determination number, the process returns to S503, and the processing of S503 to S509 is performed again, so that the movable unit 302 is in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Operation control for moving to the tilting position at the lowest speed (non-detection operation control) is started, and the monitoring state of S506 and S507 described above is entered.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S507 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation) of repeatedly moving the movable unit 302 to the tilt position (origin position) is performed until the operation error determination count is reached. If the movable unit 302 detects at the tilt position (origin position) during this time, the process proceeds to S512 without proceeding to S507.

  Next, in S512, it is determined whether or not the position detection sensor 333 is ON, that is, whether or not the movable member 321 is located at the first position shown in FIG. (S512). If the position detection sensor 333 is ON, the process proceeds to S522, and if the position detection sensor 333 is OFF, that is, if the movable member 321 is not positioned at the first position, the non-detection operation control is performed. 0 is set in the non-detection operation number counter for counting the number of times of execution (S513). Then, as a control speed for operating the movable member 321, a minimum control speed (see FIGS. 20 and 21) in an actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) described later is set (S 514), The production motor 330 is started to drive in the first direction at the set minimum control speed (S515), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S516).

  Then, the monitor shifts to a monitoring state in which whether or not the position detection sensor 333 is turned on and whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time is shifted (S517, S518). If the movable member 321 is positioned at the first position and the position detection sensor 333 is turned on by driving the second effect motor 330 in the first direction, the second effect motor 330 is stopped. The process proceeds to S522. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the movable member 321 is not positioned at the first position (origin position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, Proceeding to S519, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S519), and whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) is determined. Determination is made (S520).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S520, the driving of the second effect motor 330 is stopped to store the origin return error (S521), and the process proceeds to S541. That is, when the movable member 321 is not positioned at the origin position (initial position) in the non-detection operation control, the actual operation confirmation operation control described later is performed on the operation subject accessory (movable portion 302, movable member 321). An origin return error is stored so as not to execute (the action target object is in a dead end state) (S521), and the process proceeds to S541.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count in S520, the mode in which the operation target object is in a dead end state is exemplified. In S520, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, error processing (for example, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the effect display device 5 Informing that the movable member initialization process has been interrupted by the display of the image and the light emission of the production LED 9) and starting the error process, the movable member initialization process is interrupted, The production control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120, etc.) is not activated (dead end state). May be.

  In addition, when the operation target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal indicating that the movable accessory is operated ( For example, it is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal (such as an effect button) or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the operation error determination number, the process returns to S514, and the processing of S514 to S520 is performed again, so that the movable member 321 is the lowest in the non-detection operation control. The non-detection operation control for moving to the first position at the speed is started, and the process proceeds to the monitoring state of S517 and S518 described above.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S507 that the error determination time has elapsed, the operation control (non-detection operation control) for repeatedly moving the movable member 321 to the first position (origin position) until the number of operation error determinations is reached. If the action subject is detected at the first position (origin position) during execution, the process proceeds to S522 without proceeding to S519.

  In S522, the effect control CPU 120 sets the detection operation number counter to 0, then sets the detection operation process data (S523), and starts the timer count of the detection operation process timer (S524). Further, in the operation process data at the time of detection of the present embodiment, an actual operation check operation control (long initialization) described later is used as a control speed for operating the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 as the operation subject. The minimum control speed for operating the object to be operated at the same operation speed as the minimum speed (operation control) (see FIG. 20 and FIG. 21) is described (set).

  Next, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are sequentially operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set detection-time operation process data (S525), and it is determined whether or not the process data is completed (S525). S526) If the process data is not completed, the process returns to S525, and the actuating object is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the operation process data at the time of detection. As shown in FIG. 8, the movable member 321 includes the tension spring 323 or the second effect motor 330 having a stronger force than the tension spring 323 to move the movable member 321 from the first position toward the detection operation position. However, in S525, the movable member 321 operates from the first position toward the detection operation position by the driving force of the second effect motor 330 in S525. And at the time of execution of a movable body effect, it moves toward the 2nd position from the 1st position with the elastic force of a tension spring.

  In this way, in the detection operation control, until the detection operation process data is completed, the minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the detection operation process data, that is, the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initial At the lowest speed in the control operation), once away from the origin position (first position or tilt position), and away from the origin position (first position or tilt position), the origin position (first position or tilt position) The operation of returning to is performed (see FIG. 20). The position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the position detection sensors 316 and 333 cannot detect the detected part of the movable part 302 or the movable member 321, and each effect position (first stage). It is set as a predetermined position (operation position at the time of detection) that is closer to the origin position than (2 position or tilt position).

  If it is determined in S526 that the set operation process data at the time of detection has been completed, the process proceeds to S527, in which whether the position detection sensors 316 and 333 are ON, that is, the movable part 302 is in the first state. It is determined whether or not the movable member 321 is located at the tilt position (S527).

  If the position detection sensors 316 and 333 are ON, the process proceeds to S541. On the other hand, when the position detection sensors 316 and 333 are not ON, that is, when at least one of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 is not located at each origin position (first position, tilt position), at the time of detection 1 is added to the operation number counter (S528), and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation number counter upon detection after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S529). When the value of the operation number counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to S530 to store the origin return error (S530) and proceeds to S541. In other words, when the operation target object is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the operation control at the time of detection, the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is not executed for the operation object combination (the operation concerned) The origin return error is stored in order to set the target accessory to the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S541.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of times of operation error determination in S529, the mode in which the target object to be operated is in a dead end state is exemplified. There is no limitation, and error processing (for example, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or image display on the effect display device 5 when the value of the detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count in S529 is not limited. Display and notification that the movable member initialization process is interrupted by the light emission of the production LED 9 is started, and the second initialization process is interrupted by executing the error process, thereby providing the effect control. The main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 may be in a state where it does not start (dead end state).

  In addition, when the action target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal (for example, an effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal of a button or the like, or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  When the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number in S509, only the movable portion 302 is set to the dead end state, and the non-detection operation control or detection operation control is performed for the movable member 321. In addition, actual operation confirmation operation control may be performed. In S520, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, only the movable member 321 is set to the dead end state, and if the movable unit 302 is not in the dead end state, the detection operation control is performed. Alternatively, actual operation confirmation operation control may be performed. Also, if the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations in S529, only the operation object corresponding to the sensor that is not detected among the position detection sensors 316 and 333 is set to the dead end state, and the detection is performed. For the operating object corresponding to a certain sensor, the operation control for actual operation confirmation may be performed without setting the dead end state.

  In S541, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an origin return error storage. If the origin return error is stored, the movable member initialization process is terminated without executing the processes of S542 to S564 for executing the actual operation confirmation operation control described later. By doing in this way, in the present embodiment, the operation control for actual operation confirmation is performed for the operation subject combination (movable portion 302, movable member 321) determined as the origin return error in the non-detection operation or the detection operation. Do not do.

  On the other hand, if no origin return error is stored, actual operation confirmation process data for the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 is set (S542). In each actual operation check process data, the control speed and the like are described (set) so as to perform the same operation as the operation actually performed in the movable body effect by the acting subject in the effect.

  Next, the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is started (S543). Then, in the set process data for actual operation confirmation, the object to be operated is operated at a control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the process timer for actual operation confirmation (S544), and the process data is completed. In step S545, if the process data is not completed, the process returns to step S544, and the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 correspond to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer at that time. And operate based on the set control speed.

  As described above, until the actual operation check process data is completed, the actual operation check process data is operated based on the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer. By operating the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 at a speed, the control speed of the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 is sequentially changed in time series, and the relevant action object is actually operated in the movable body effect. Acceleration or deceleration that is the same as the control speed set at the time of the control can be performed.

  If it is determined in step S545 that the set process data for actual operation confirmation has been completed, whether or not the position detection sensor 316 is ON, that is, the movable unit 302 is positioned at the tilt position. It is determined whether or not (S546). If the position detection sensor 316 is ON, it is determined that the movable portion 302 is located at the origin position (first position, tilt position), and the process proceeds to S556. When the position detection sensor 316 is OFF, that is, when the movable part 302 is not located at the tilt position, the above-described non-detection operation control is performed (see FIG. 18) to tilt the movable part 302. The processing of S547 to S554 is performed in order to locate the position (origin position).

  Specifically, after setting 0 to the non-detection operation frequency counter for counting the number of times of non-detection operation control execution (S547), the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) is set as the control speed. The minimum control speed for operating the object to be operated at the same operation speed as the minimum speed is set (S548), and driving of the first effect motor 303 to the tilt position is started based on the set minimum control speed. (S549). Further, the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S550). Then, the monitor shifts to a monitoring state in which whether or not the position detection sensor 316 is turned on and whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time is shifted (S551, S552).

  If the movable section 302 is positioned at the tilt position (origin position) and the position detection sensor 316 is turned on by driving the first effect motor 303 toward the tilt position, the process proceeds to S556. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S552), that is, when the movable part 302 is not positioned at the tilt position (origin position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S553), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S554). ).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter has reached the number of operation error determinations, driving of the first effect motor 303 is stopped, an origin return error is stored (S555), and the process ends. That is, when the movable portion 302 is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the non-detection operation control, the non-detection operation control is not performed on the movable member 321 (the movable portion 302 is set in the dead end state). To return the origin return error (S555), and the process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S554, an example is given in which the object to be operated is set to the dead end state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S554, error processing (for example, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the effect display device 5) The display of the image and the light emission of the production LED 9 notify that the movable member initialization process is interrupted.) And the error process is executed, thereby interrupting the movable member initialization process. The production control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120, etc.) is not activated (dead end state). May be.

  In addition, when the operation target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal indicating that the movable accessory is operated ( For example, it is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal (such as an effect button) or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S552 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation) of repeatedly moving the movable unit 302 to the tilt position (origin position) is performed until the operation error determination count is reached. If the movable unit 302 detects at the tilt position (origin position) during this time, the process proceeds to S556 without proceeding to S555.

  Next, in S556, it is determined whether or not the position detection sensor 333 is ON, that is, whether or not the movable member 321 is located at the first position shown in FIG. (S556). When the position detection sensor 333 is ON, the process is terminated, and when the position detection sensor 333 is OFF, that is, when the movable member 321 is not positioned at the first position, the non-detection operation control is performed. 0 is set in the non-detection operation frequency counter for counting the number of executions of (S557). Then, as a control speed for operating the movable member 321, a minimum control speed (see FIGS. 20 and 21) in an actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) to be described later is set (S 558). The production motor 330 is started to drive in the first direction at the set minimum control speed (S559), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S560).

  Then, the position detection sensor 333 is turned on and the monitoring state for monitoring whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time is entered (S561, S562). If the movable member 321 is positioned at the first position and the position detection sensor 333 is turned on by driving the second effect motor 330 in the first direction, the second effect motor 330 is stopped. The process is terminated. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the movable member 321 is not positioned at the first position (origin position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, Proceeding to S563, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S563), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). Determination is made (S564).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S564, the driving of the second effect motor 330 is stopped and an origin return error is stored (S565), and the process ends. That is, when the movable member 321 is not positioned at the origin position (initial position) in the non-detection operation control, the operation target accessory (movable portion 302, movable member 321) is hereinafter referred to as a third control operation. In order to prevent the actual operation control (control for executing the movable body effect) from being executed (the action subject character is in a dead end state), an origin return error is stored (S565), and the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count in S564, the mode in which the target object to be operated is set to the dead end state is exemplified. In S564, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations, error processing (for example, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the effect display device 5 Informing that the movable member initialization process has been interrupted by the display of the image and the light emission of the production LED 9) and starting the error process, the movable member initialization process is interrupted, The production control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120, etc.) is not activated (dead end state). May be.

  In addition, when the operation target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal indicating that the movable accessory is operated ( For example, it is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal (such as an effect button) or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the operation error determination number, the process returns to S558, and the processing of S558 to S564 is performed again, so that the movable member 321 is the lowest in the non-detection operation control. The non-detection operation control for moving to the first position at the speed is started, and the process proceeds to the monitoring state of S561 and S562 described above.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S562 that the error determination time has elapsed, operation control (non-detection operation control) for repeatedly moving the movable member 321 to the first position (origin position) until the number of operation error determinations is reached. If an action subject is detected at the first position (origin position) during execution, the process ends without proceeding to S563.

  Here, operation modes and control contents of the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 by executing the movable member initialization process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating operation modes of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation, FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection-time operation control, and FIG. 21C is a control speed in the non-detection-time operation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows.

  20 and 21, the reciprocating distance (movement range) of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 is not the same, but will be described using the same conceptual diagram for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 are provided so as to be able to reciprocate between an origin position (first position, tilt position) and an effect position (second position, standing position), respectively. The forward operation from the origin position to the effect position and the return operation from the effect position to the origin position are actual operations that are actually performed in the above-described movable body effect or the like.

  When the movable member initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not detect the detected portions (detection pieces 315 and 334) of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 by the position detection sensors 316 and 333, that is, the movable portion. 302 or the movable member 321 has moved from the origin position for some reason (for example, when it is transported or installed on the amusement island, or when the origin cannot be returned during the previous operation (for example, an abnormal operation that occurred during the execution of the effect) (For example, when the home position cannot be returned due to an error), or when the machine has moved from the home position due to the vibration of the gaming machine), for example, a black circle corresponding to non-detection operation control in FIG. When it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the effect position, such as the position shown, the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. When this non-detection operation control is executed, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are located away from the origin position, so that the operation is only an operation of moving the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the direction of the origin position. ing.

  The effect control CPU 120 detects when the position detection sensors 316 and 333 detect the movable portion 302 and the detected portions (detection pieces 315 and 334) of the movable member 321 when the movable member initialization process is executed. Execute operation control.

  For example, the movable portion 302 and the movable member from when the detected portions are detected by the position detection sensors 316 and 333 so that the detected portions (detection pieces 315 and 334) are reliably detected by the position detection sensors 316 and 333. In a case where a predetermined operable range (for example, play) is set before the movement of the 321 in the direction of the origin position is restricted, a position further to the back than the position where the origin return is stopped It may shift to. Therefore, even when the detected portion is detected by the position detection sensors 316 and 333, operation control during detection for returning the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 to a more accurate origin position is performed.

  In this detection operation control, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are moved to positions away from the origin position in order to temporarily cancel the detection state of the detected portions (detection pieces 315 and 334) by the position detection sensors 316 and 333. However, since it is not necessary to move to the production position, after moving the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 from the origin position to the operation position at the time of detection that is in the vicinity of the origin position, Return to the home position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a shorter distance than the actual operation.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes non-detection operation control or detection operation control in the movable member initialization process, and then executes actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same operation as the actual operation actually performed by the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 in various effects.

  Next, the control speeds set when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are compared. Note that the speeds shown in FIGS. 21A, 21B, and 21C are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321. This is different from the actual operation speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321. That is, for example, in the case of operating an action target object, even when the same control speed is set for one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, one movement section and another movement section When the movement section is different (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), or when it moves up and down even in the same movement section, it actually moves the action object The operation speed in the case of being made may differ from the control speed. In addition, even if the same control speed is set for a plurality of operation target objects, the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, whether there is a drive mechanism, a cable 361, etc. When there is a difference, the actual operation speed of each operation target object is not necessarily the same. In the case of operating a plurality of operation target actors with a stepping motor having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each operation target actor, the size, weight, operation mode, When there is a difference in whether there is an operating distance, a driving mechanism, a cable 361, or the like, the actual operating speeds of the respective action target objects are not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (A), when performing the actual operation confirmation operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer in the set actual operation confirmation process data. The movable part 302 and the movable member 321 are operated based on the set control speed. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that the operation subject is operable normally, the control speed of the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 is reduced between the origin position and the effect position → Change from high speed to low speed. In other words, when executing the movable body effect of the action subject, the effect control CPU 120 has a minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and a maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. Since control is performed so that each acting object is operated at a speed within the range, even when the action control for actual operation confirmation is executed, the first speed is the lowest speed (low speed) and the first speed that is faster than the lowest speed. Control is performed so that each action target object operates at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the two speeds.

  That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are actual operation speeds of the acting object, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operation speed. Will be set. In the following, when the target object to be operated is operated based on the minimum control speed, it operates at the minimum speed, and when the target object is operated based on the maximum control speed, it operates at the maximum speed. It will be described as being.

  Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speed at the time of acceleration and deceleration of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 becomes the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. Further, when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the minimum speed control in the operation control for actual operation confirmation is performed over a longer time than when stopping at the effect position, so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are moved. The detection pieces 315 and 334 are detected by the position detection sensors 316 and 333 after the operating speed has been reliably reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (B), when performing the motion control at the time of detection, the CPU 120 for effect control always confirms the actual operation during the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so that the object to be operated operates at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control (in this embodiment, the actual operation check). In order to achieve the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for operation), the control is performed so that the operation subject is operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  Also, in the case of detection-time operation control, since the operation distance of the action target object is shorter than the operation control for actual operation confirmation, if the control speed when accelerating in the operation control for actual operation confirmation, that is, operating at high speed, There is a possibility that the detected part cannot be detected reliably by the origin detection sensor, or the action subject is damaged by an impact when the action subject is returned to the origin position from a short distance and restricted in movement. Therefore, control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always moves from the arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this implementation). In the example, the movable accessory is always operated based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation so that it becomes the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation). To control.

  In this case, since it is unclear how far the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 are from the origin position, if the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 are located in the vicinity of the origin position, the actual operation confirmation is performed. If the control unit 316 is operated at a high control speed, that is, at high speed, the position detection sensors 316 and 333 cannot reliably detect the detection pieces 315 and 334, or the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 are moved from a short distance. Since there is a possibility that the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 may be damaged by an impact when the movement is restricted after returning to the origin position, control is performed so as to operate at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control is set to the speed of the movable portion 302 in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Although the mode of operating as the minimum speed of the movable member 321 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control is as follows. Any speed may be used as long as it is less than the minimum speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In particular, the cable 361 is configured if the speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control is equal to or lower than the minimum speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The cable 361 may be accustomed without giving an excessive load by setting the speed according to the physical properties such as the hardness of the resin material or the metal material to be performed.

  Further, by making the speed of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control slower than the actual performance (movable body performance), the movable section 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled. The cable 361 may be used in an efficient manner by suppressing heat dissipation from the cable 361 during operation and increasing the temperature of the cable 361 efficiently.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the CPU 120 for effect control is not detected as the first operation control for moving and accustoming the cable 361 (wiring). When executing the operation control or the operation control at the time of detection, control is performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control. In this way, in the first operation control, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate at a speed that can be stopped at any timing, and the cable 361 is moved and accustomed in advance, so that the third operation control is performed. It is possible to prevent the cable 361 from affecting the operations of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 during execution of actual operation control.

  In this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, as the first operation control for moving and accustoming the cable 361 (wiring), the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are positioned at the origin position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first operation control can be used by moving the wiring. For example, the control is not necessarily performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are positioned at the origin position. That is, the moving body may be operated so that the wiring is movable regardless of the returning operation to the origin position, and the movable body may not have the origin position. Further, such first operation control may be executed after performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control and before executing actual operation confirmation operation control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 so as to be located at the origin position. However, at this time, control is performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation as the second operation control. By doing in this way, since the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 operate | move at the speed which can be stopped at any timing, they can be safely located at the origin position.

  Specifically, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the distance to move the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 to the origin position may be shorter than in the actual operation confirmation operation control. By making the maximum speed in the operation control and the operation control at the time of detection the minimum speed in the operation control for the actual operation confirmation, the detected part can be reliably detected by the detecting means, and the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 can be detected. It is possible to avoid breakage due to the impact of movement restriction while moving at high speed. Further, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control in which the distance for moving the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 to the origin position is shorter than that in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the cable 361 can be moved and used in advance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cable 361 from affecting the operations of the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the actual operation control (movable body effect) executed during the game.

  Further, when non-detection operation control or detection operation control is executed, control is performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Since the torque of the motor is increased by reducing the speed as compared with the case where the confirmation operation control is executed, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 can be reliably operated even when the cable 361 is hard.

  In the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the movable unit 302 is controlled by controlling the operation speed of the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 to be slower than in the case of performing the actual operation confirmation operation control. In addition, not only can heat radiation from the cable 361 accompanying the operation of the movable member 321 be suppressed, but heat generation can be promoted by lengthening the operation (energization) time.

  When the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number (abnormality is detected) in S509, S520, S529, S554, and S564 of the movable member initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable member. An error process is executed in the initialization process to notify that the movable member initialization process has been interrupted by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, display of an image on the effect display device 5, and light emission of the effect LED 9. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately cope with abnormalities in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control of the movable part 302 and the movable member 321.

  Further, in this embodiment, the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed prior to the actual operation confirmation operation control, thereby efficiently increasing the temperature of the cable 361 so that the cable 361 can be efficiently operated. Since it can acclimatize, it can prevent that the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 do not operate | move favorably in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. The actual operation confirmation operation control may be executed before the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control.

  Further, in the movable member initialization process, when an origin return error is stored as non-detection operation control or detection operation control, the process of S541 is performed, so that the process of S542 to S564 is not performed and the movable member initial process is performed. Since the conversion process is ended, it is possible to prevent the actual operation confirmation operation control and the actual operation control (control to execute the movable body effect) from being executed in a state where the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 do not operate normally. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the movable member 321 includes the tension spring 323 and a second effect motor having a stronger force (driving force) for moving the movable member 321 from the first position toward the second position than the tension spring 323. 330, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position, and the movable member 321 is moved to the second effect motor 330 in the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control. After the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are completed, that is, the movable member initialization process is performed. After completion, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position by the elastic force of the tension spring 323, so that the movable member 321 is movable in the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control. It is possible to operate the timber 321 to suitably detect operation position or the second position from the first position.

  Particularly in the operation control at the time of detection, when the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the operation position at the time of detection between the first position and the second position, the movable member 321 is raised in the second direction by the tensile force of the tension spring 323. Instead, it can be moved at the minimum control speed by the second effect motor 330, so that it is possible to avoid sudden extension of the cable 361 in the operation control during detection.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the operation control at the time of detection, a mode in which the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled to operate between the first position or the tilt position and the operation position at the time of detection is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and also in the operation control at the time of detection, the movable unit 302 is controlled to operate between the tilt position and the standing position, or is movable between the first position and the second position. You may make it control so that the member 321 may operate | move.

  In this embodiment, in the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position by the second effect motor 330, and the non-detection operation is performed. After the completion of the control, the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position by the elastic force of the tension spring 323. The movable member 321 may always be moved from the first position to the second position by the second effect motor 330.

  In addition, since the cable 361 is provided so as to be positioned in the vicinity of the heat generating elements (the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330) that generate heat, the cable 361 is flexible by heat. Thus, the influence of the cable 361 on the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 during the game can be further reduced. The cable 361 may be a flexible flat cable, a flat cable in which a plurality of coated wires are arranged and fused, a single wire or a stranded wire, or a twisted pair. It may be a line.

  In this embodiment, the cable 361 is provided so as to be positioned in the vicinity of the heating element that generates heat, such as the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330. However, the cable 361 is disposed at the origin position such as the first position or the tilt position, or at the effect position such as the second position or the standing position. In some cases, it may be located in the vicinity of the heating element. In addition, the cable 361 may not be provided so that the entire cable 361 is positioned in the vicinity of the heating element as long as it can receive heat radiation from the heating element.

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Next, a modification of the present invention will be described. 22 (A) to 22 (D) are explanatory views showing a situation in which the restriction means as the first modification of the present invention changes the restriction state. FIGS. 23A to 23D are explanatory diagrams showing a situation in which the restriction means as the second modification of the present invention changes the restriction state. 24 (A) to 24 (D) are explanatory views showing a situation in which the restriction means as the third modification of the present invention changes the restriction state. 25A is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as a fourth modification of the present invention, and FIG. 25B is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as the fifth modification of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the pinion gear 331 is applied as an example of the drive gear and the rack gear 322 is applied as an example of the driven gear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the types of the drive gear and the driven gear are as follows. Various changes can be made.

  For example, as in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 22, both the drive gear G1 and the driven gear G2 are rotating gears, and as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22D, the drive gear G1 is moved in the first operating direction. By rotating, the driven tooth 410 is brought into contact with the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth, and the movement state of the driven gear G2 in the second direction is restricted. can do.

  Thus, a rotating gear may be applied as the driven gear. Moreover, in the said Example, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the drive tooth 340C as an adjacent drive tooth was made longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 410 that meshes with the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent drive tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth. It does not have to be.

  23, the driving gear G3 is a rack gear, the driven gear G4 is a rotating gear, and the driving gear G3 is moved in the first operating direction as shown in FIGS. By moving, the driven tooth 410 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth is brought into contact with the driven tooth 410, and a controlled state in which the movement of the driven gear G4 in the second direction is restricted. be able to. Thus, a rack gear may be applied as the drive gear.

  In the embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent drive tooth having the tip surface 342C as the restricting portion is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive teeth 340C is not longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. Also good.

  Specifically, as in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 24, the drive gear G5 is a rotation gear, the driven gear G6 is a rack gear, and the drive gear G5 is a first gear as shown in FIGS. By moving in the operating direction, the driven tooth 410 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth is brought into contact with the driven tooth 410, and movement of the driven gear G6 in the second direction is restricted. It can be in a regulated state. Thus, the circumferential length of the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 as the adjacent driving tooth does not necessarily have to be longer than the circumferential length of the tip surface of the other driving teeth. As shown in FIG. 24 (D), when the tip surface 402 crosses the tooth tip line T, it is substantially the same as or shorter than the circumferential length of the tip surface of the other drive teeth. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the front end surface 342C as a control part was made into the curved surface along the circular arc centering on the drive shaft 330a, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a flat surface Further, it may be constituted by a spherical surface or a concave surface. In addition, as shown in Modification 4 of FIG. 25A, by forming a locking recess 420 or the like in which the driven tooth 350C can be locked on a part of the tip surface or the entire tip surface, the driven tooth 350C Even if it slides on the front end surface 342C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is easily engaged with the engaging recess 420, so that the driven tooth 350C slides on the front end surface 342C as the restricting portion to be in a restricted state. It can suppress becoming difficult to change.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the front end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C adjacent to the missing part 341 was applied as an example of a control part, this invention is not limited to this, A control part is a drive tooth. As shown in Modification 5 of FIG. 25 (B), the distal end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C and the distal end surface 342C to the missing portion 341 side are not limited. It is good also as a control surface comprised by the extended surface 430 extended. That is, the restricting portion is not only formed by the tip surface of the drive tooth, but may be configured at a portion that does not function as the drive tooth, such as an extended surface extending from the tip surface to the missing portion side. Good.

  Further, the length dimension in the operation direction of the regulating surface composed of the front end surface 342C and the extending surface 430 constituting the regulating portion is not limited to those described in the above-described embodiments and modified examples. A restriction surface such as the surface 430 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the missing portion 341.

  Moreover, in the said Example and the modifications 1-4, the drive gear had the missing part which the drive tooth missing on the back side of the 1st operation direction of the adjacent drive tooth, but a drive tooth is a missing part. For example, a gear in which drive teeth are formed only on an arc of a fan-shaped gear, or a rack gear in which adjacent drive teeth are formed at the rear end of the first operation direction also have a missing portion. Will have.

  In addition, the driven gear also has a missing portion in which the driven tooth on the rear side in the first direction is missing. For example, a gear in which the driven tooth is formed only on the arc of the fan-shaped gear or an adjacent drive tooth The rack gear or the like in which the driven teeth that mesh with the rear end portion are formed at the rear end portion in the first direction also has a missing portion.

  In the above embodiment, the rack gear and the pinion gear are applied as the types of the drive gear and the driven gear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a spur gear, a bevel gear, a helical gear, and the like are applied. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the pinion gear 331 fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the second effect motor 330 is used as the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 integrated with the movable member 321 is used as the driven gear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that two gears meshed with each other among the plurality of gears driven by the drive source are the drive gear and the driven gear of the present invention. For example, a gear that directly or indirectly meshes with the pinion gear 331 may be a drive gear, and a gear that meshes with the drive gear may be a driven gear. Further, the movable member 321 may not be provided directly on the rack gear 322 that is a driven gear. For example, the movable member 321 may be provided on a part of a power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the rack gear 322.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the drive gear and driven gear of this invention were applied as a drive mechanism which moves the movable member 321 between the 1st position and the 2nd position with respect to the rotation member 320, The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the drive gear and the driven gear of the present invention may be applied as a drive mechanism for driving the movable portion 302 between the tilted position and the standing position. Or you may apply as a drive mechanism of another movable production | presentation unit. In addition to those that are applied to the drive mechanism that drives the movable part for production in this way, for example, a drive mechanism that opens and closes the door for the special prize winning device 7 and the like, etc. You may apply as a drive mechanism of a part.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which provides the production | generation unit 300 provided with the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 as a movable body in this invention in the pachinko gaming machine 1, this invention is limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 as a sixth modified example, an accessory Y1 including one movable body that can advance from the lower side in front of an effect display device provided in the center, and an effect display device Pachinko game comprising an accessory Y2 provided with one movable body that can be dropped forward from the upper side, and an accessory Y3 provided with a single movable body that is provided so as to partially cover the display area of the effect display device. As in the machine 1001, a plurality of actors having only one movable body may be provided, and when these actors Y1 to Y3 operate, effect images corresponding to the actors Y1 to Y3 ( For example, effects It may be displayed on the effect display device an image or the like). In addition, the operation | movement mode (for example, a moving direction and a rotation direction) and the number of installation of these accessories are not restricted to the above, but can be changed variously. Moreover, you may apply the movable accessory (movable body) which operate | moves with an operation | movement aspect other than the above.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 as the sixth modified example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1001 includes the accessories Y1 to Y3, the movable body included in the accessory Y3 rotates only at a specific position and operates toward another position. do not do. That is, it is a movable body that does not require origin position detection. Therefore, for the movable body included in the accessory Y1 and the movable body included in the accessory Y2, the detection-time operation control, the non-detection operation control (first operation control), and the actual operation confirmation operation control (second operation control) are executed. On the other hand, for the movable body included in the accessory Y3, only the actual operation confirmation operation control (second operation control) is executed without performing the detection operation control and non-detection operation control (first operation control). May be. By doing in this way, 2nd operation control can be performed only for a required movable body, and the operation confirmation time by 2nd operation control can be shortened.

  In the sixth modification, the accessory Y1 including one movable body that can be advanced from the lower side (origin position) to the front (effect position) of the effect display device provided in the center in the pachinko gaming machine 1001; An accessory Y2 having one movable body that can be dropped from the upper side (origin position) in front of the effect display device (effect position), and a portion 1 that is provided so as to cover the display area of the effect display device and rotates 1 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation mode and the number of installations of these movable bodies are not limited to those described above and can be variously changed. It is. Moreover, you may apply the movable body which operate | moves with an operation | movement aspect other than the above.

  In the sixth modification, the rotating movable body included in the accessory Y3 exemplifies a mode in which the detection-time operation control and the non-detection-time operation control as the first operation are not executed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the movable body provided in the accessory Y3, by setting the origin position and the effect position, the motion control at the time of detection and non-detection as the first operation control is also performed in the movable body provided in the accessory Y3. Time operation control may be executed.

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

  For example, in the embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is executed as the first operation control for each of the plurality of movable bodies (the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321) included in one action target character. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the non-detection operation control may be executed as the first operation control. When only the non-detection operation control can be executed as the first operation control, the position detection sensors 316 and 333 detect the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 (the position detection sensors 316 and 333 are ON). In the case of non-detection, the operation control may not be executed.

  In the embodiment, when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control is set. Although a mode in which the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled to operate at the same speed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second operation is performed in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. Control may be performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. For example, the operation speed is slower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Then, the movable accessory may be controlled to operate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control is always movable at a preset single operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the embodiment has been illustrated in which the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate, that is, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled so as to always operate at a constant speed. For example, when returning to the origin position, control may be performed so that the operation is performed at a speed lower than the minimum speed by gradually decelerating from the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In other words, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, if the speed is lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the speed is varied in a predetermined movement period. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control is movable at the same operation speed (the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the detection operation control. If the control is performed so that the speed is controlled, for example, the movable unit 302 and the movable member 321 may be controlled to operate at different operation speeds in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. .

  In the above-described embodiment, when a specific abnormality such as an error has occurred and the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 are not detected by the position detection sensors 316 and 333, the non-detection operation period timer is set to the upper limit time. Control until the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are moved toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation check operation control until the value corresponding to 1 is reached and the operation error determination count reaches “3”. Although the repeated mode is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and is a speed lower than the minimum speed in the operation control at the time of detection, for example, a low speed set for an error and obtaining a relatively large torque. You may make it control so that a movable accessory may operate | move at a special speed.

  In the embodiment, in the movable member initialization process, when the movable portion 302 or the movable member 321 is not located at the origin position (N in S506, S517, S527, S551, and S561), the position detection sensor 316 is used. , 333 based on the process data set until it is turned on, the mode in which the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled to perform the detection operation at the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and when the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are not located at the origin position, the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 are controlled to the actual operation confirmation operation from that point. You may make it control so that it moves to an origin position direction at speed.

  In the embodiment, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation in the movable member initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 accelerates and decelerates the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 in the forward operation and the backward operation, respectively, The mode of controlling so that high speed → low speed → stop is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation speed in the actual operation control and the actual operation check operation control at the time of moving body production is described above. It is not limited to the form to be controlled, for example, it may be controlled to repeat a low speed and a high speed multiple times such as low speed → high speed → low speed → high speed → low speed → stop, and the operation speed is low speed → medium speed → You may control to change in order of high speed.

  Further, control may be performed so that the change mode and the minimum speed of the operation speed are different between the forward operation and the reverse operation. When the minimum speed is different between the forward operation and the backward operation, the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control is set to the speed of the forward operation and the backward operation set in the actual operation check operation control. May be set so that the speed is lower than the lowest speed.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the movable member initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the operation speed by accelerating and decelerating the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321. Although illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it control operation | movement of the movable part 302 or the movable member 321 at a single operation speed. When control is performed so that the movable portion 302 and the movable member 321 operate at a single operation speed in this way, the single operation speed is the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. What is necessary is just to control so that the maximum speed in the operation control or the operation control at the time of detection becomes a speed lower than the minimum speed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the non-detection operation control and detection operation control as 1st operation control were illustrated in the movable member initialization process at the time of starting of the pachinko game machine 1, it illustrated the form. Is not limited to this, but timing other than startup (for example, after execution of error handling including an accessory error and other various errors, at the start of symbol variation, after execution of movable accessory effects, etc. ).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which assumed that the same operation content as the operation | movement at the time of an actual movable body effect was described as actual operation confirmation process data was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. Rather, as these actual operation check operation controls, as long as all the operations of the operation speed in the actual performance are included, the operations may not be completely the same, for example, a plurality of performances in which some of the operations are different. When there is an action, it may be process data for actual operation confirmation that describes an operation exclusively for confirmation in which all the different rendering operations are incorporated.

  In the above embodiment, the operation error determination frequency is set to “3”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation error determination frequency is appropriately set to a number other than “3”. The operation error determination count of S509, the operation error determination count of S520, the operation error determination count of S529, the operation error determination count of S554, and the operation error determination count of S564 may be made different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value. It can also be applied to slot machines.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

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

  In addition, it should be thought that the Example disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 9 Production LED
100 Game Control Microcomputer 120 Production Control CPU
302 Movable part 303 First effect motor 321 Movable member 323 Tension spring 330 Second effect motor 361 Cable 1001 Pachinko machine

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable body provided to be operable;
Driving means for operating the movable body;
A wiring connected to the movable body and movable in accordance with the operation of the movable body;
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means;
With
The control means includes
An initialization operation that is executed when the gaming machine is activated and includes a first operation control for moving and accustoming the wiring and a second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally. It is possible to perform control and third operation control for performing an effect by the movable body,
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed,
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control ,
A detection unit capable of detecting an abnormality in the first operation control of the movable body;
The control unit performs the first operation control before the second operation control, and restricts execution of the second operation control when the abnormality is detected by the detection unit. Gaming machine.   The movable body has a first movable body and a second movable body,
  The control means performs the first motion control and the second motion control for the first movable body, while only performing the second motion control without performing the first motion control for the second movable body. Do
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The movable body has a first movable body and a second movable body,
  In the first operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, the control means controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in each of the second operation controls. And
  The speed in the first operation control differs between the first movable body and the second movable body.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein

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