JP6503310B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and the game medium becomes a prize in a prize area such as a prize hole provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, A pachinko game in which the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game, which variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on the variable display device and determines whether or not to impart predetermined gaming value There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, it becomes a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state opens a special electric role called a big winning opening or an attachment, and makes the winning of the gaming ball extremely easy to give the player a predetermined gaming value. Provide for a fixed time continuously.

  As such a game machine, there is one configured to be able to execute a game using a movable body. In a gaming machine which plays a game using a movable body, an initial operation of detecting an origin position of the movable body is generally performed. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the origin position can not be detected in the initial operation, retry processing is performed to return to the origin position, and even when the origin position can not be detected in the retry processing, the effect using the movable body A gaming machine that does not execute is disclosed. Further, according to Patent Document 2, it is determined every time when rendering is performed whether or not a plurality of movable bodies in which the operable ranges overlap each other interfere with each other. A gaming machine that prohibits operation is disclosed.

JP, 2014-28170, A JP, 2010-259458, A

  However, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 above, even if the effect using the movable body whose origin position can not be detected is not performed, interference occurs when the other movable bodies are operated. There is a fear. Also, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when it is determined whether or not a plurality of movable bodies interfere with one another every time rendering using the movable bodies is performed, the processing load increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing mutual interference of a plurality of movable bodies and reducing processing load when a failure occurs in at least one movable body. With the goal.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A plurality of movable bodies in which at least a part of the operable range overlaps;
A plurality of electronic components (for example, drive mechanism 801 (various motors), solenoids, sensors, second lamp unit 802, third lamp unit 803, fourth lamp unit 804, fifth lamp) including the drive means of the plurality of movable bodies Control unit (eg, CPU 120A, VDP 121, dedicated IC etc.) for controlling the
And output means (for example, serial-to-parallel conversion ICs 91B to 95B etc.) for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on an input of a control signal output from the control means.
The output means stops the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, time t1 to time t2 in FIG. 71) after receiving the control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 71). 71: including a timeout function)
It is possible to set whether or not to stop the output of the drive signal by the stopping means,
When an abnormality is detected for one movable body, the control means detects that a predetermined return condition is satisfied (for example, it is detected that the power source is turned on again, or that it is positioned at the home position after the power is turned on again) If the like), when the movable member of the one and the operation of the other moving bodies limit (e.g. presentation restriction flag at step S621 is determined to be oN state, the movable that may interfere with the movable member is not located in the initial position It limits the operation for the body, such as to operate for a movable body that does not interfere), and
The output means outputs a drive signal for driving the electronic component in accordance with a control signal according to a serial communication system from the control means.
The output means outputs drive signals according to a parallel communication system from drive signal output units grouped into a plurality of different groups,
The start timing of the possible output period of the drive signal from the drive signal output unit is different for each group and is common in the same group,
At least a part of the period after the start timing of the possible output period is common to different groups,
The drive means is driven based on a drive signal output from the drive signal output unit of the same group of the output means.
In addition, when the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, it is from the output of the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, time) The control signal may be output during a predetermined period T from t1).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the mutual interference of a plurality of movable members when a problem occurs in at least one of the movable body, Ru can reduce the processing load.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The movable body control means
Operation confirmation processing (for example, movable object operation processing is performed in step S73A) for confirming the operation of at least a part of the plurality of movable objects when the gaming machine is activated; Performing a break-in operation process (for example, performing the moveable body break-in process of step S72) for performing the break-in operation of the movable body;
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the operation confirmation process for confirming the operation of the movable body and the break-in operation process for performing the break-in operation of the movable body are performed. For this reason, since the movement of the movable body is not used, it is possible to suppress the influence on the movement of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the malfunction of the movable body.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
As the plurality of movable bodies, a first movable body (for example, the first movable body 211 or the like) and a second movable body (for example, the second movable body 311 or the like) capable of interlocking operation with each other, the first movable body and the second A third movable body (for example, a third movable body 450 or the like) capable of an operation different from that of the movable body and having an operable range overlapping with at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body
The movable body control means limits the operation of all the movable bodies until the predetermined return condition is satisfied, when an abnormality of any of the movable bodies is detected (for example, the effect restriction flag is turned on in step S621). When it is determined that it is in the state, execution setting of effects other than the movement of the movable body (for example, sound, lamp display, effect image, etc.) is performed,
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, mutual interference of the plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed, including the movable bodies not involved in the interlocking operation, and a decrease in game interest can be prevented.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The predetermined return condition is that it is detected that the movable body is positioned at the home position by an origin check operation for confirming that the plurality of movable bodies are positioned at the home position, which is performed after power on (for example, after power on) Clear the effect restriction flag to the off state, etc., when it is detected to be at the origin position),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the return condition can be appropriately managed.
(5) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The movable body control means
It is possible to control the operation of the plurality of movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311) including the first movable body and the second movable body in which at least a part of the operable range overlaps.
The first movable body is changeable from the first state to the third state through the second state (for example, rotational movement from the origin position to the advanced position through the position just before the advanced position, etc.),
The movable body control means
The operation of the second movable body can be started in response to the detection of the change from the first state to the second state by the first movable body (for example, by the determination of Yes in step S422) Execute the process of step S424 etc.),
When it is detected that the second movable body is in the non-interference state which does not interfere with the first movable body, the operation of the first movable body can be started (for example, it is determined Yes in the process of step S414) In step S420, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, since a part of the operation of the first movable body and an operation of the second movable body can be performed in an overlapping manner, interlocking operations of a plurality of movable bodies can be performed quickly, and the game is entertaining Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The movable body control means
A first moving process for moving at least one of the plurality of movable bodies from an origin position to a first position different from the origin position by controlling driving of the driving means and the one movable body; A second movement process of moving from the first position to the origin position (for example, the processes of step S420 and step S434 can be performed);
When the one movable body is not positioned at the origin position after the second movement processing is performed, the drive amount of the drive unit is increased more than the second movement processing to move the one movable body to the origin position. Execute a third movement process to move (for example, when it is determined No in step S416, the process of step S417 is performed, etc.),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the possibility of the movable body returning to the origin position can be enhanced.
(7) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The movable body control means
By controlling each of the first drive means and the second drive means, a first movement (eg, rotational movement) and a second movement (eg, circular movement) of at least one of the plurality of movable bodies by controlling each of the plurality of movable bodies Control to change one movable body to a different state by each operation,
The first drive means is excited to switch whether to apply a holding force to hold the stop state of the first drive means according to the change in the state of the one movable body by the second operation (for example, Until the first movable body 211 moves to a position that does not interfere with the other rendering devices or the inner frame 40 even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation) (that is, the first movable body 211 by the second operation which is a circular motion) Until the change of state is performed), the rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222, and the holding torque for stopping the movement of the rotation shaft 222a is applied (excitation holding), and the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotation operation) If you move to a position that does not interfere with the game slot even if you do), switching the movement of the pivot shaft 222a so as not to act holding torque, etc.),
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately manage state changes of the movable body due to a plurality of operations, and to prevent positional deviation.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate and various control boards and an electrical component. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st effect device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st effect device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 1st presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 1st presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the rotation production | presentation part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the rotation effect part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st movable body and rotation base provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st movable body and rotation base provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back. It is the figure which expanded a part of 1st presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) pays attention to a part of front base arm seen from arrow XIA-XIA in FIG. FIG. 9B is a plan view focusing on the rotating gear as viewed from the arrow XIB-XIB in FIG. It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition ((a), (b)) of the 1st movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition ((a), (b)) of the 1st movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the drive device provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the drive device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back. It is the figure which looked at the 1st rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention which has a base arm in a retreat position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st effect apparatus shown in FIG. 16 from the back. It is the figure which showed a mode that the base arm and the 1st movable body were rotated from the 1st presentation apparatus shown in FIG. It is the figure which saw the 1st presentation apparatus shown in FIG. 18 from the back. It is the figure which looked at the 1st rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention which has a base arm in an advanced position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st effect apparatus shown in FIG. 20 from the back. It is a figure which shows the 2nd rendering apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is a perspective view. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 2nd rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 2nd rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a first movable portion provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the 1st movable part provided in the game machine concerning an embodiment of the present invention, and (a) is a figure in the case of a usual state, and (b) is a figure in the case of an effect state. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of moving part provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. It is the front view which showed the 2nd presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention in order of presentation operation ((a)-(c)). It is the perspective view which looked at the 3rd rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the 3rd rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 3rd movable body provided with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a movement means from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 3rd movable body provided with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a movement means from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 3rd movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 3rd movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of 3rd movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of 3rd movable body provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is a figure which shows the presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view which looked at a presentation apparatus from the front, (b) is the figure which looked at a part of presentation apparatus from the back. is there. It is a figure which shows the presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which showed a mode that the movable role moved from the presentation apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which showed a mode that the movable role moved from the presentation apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which showed a mode that the movable role moved from the presentation apparatus shown in FIG. It is the front view which looked at the rendering apparatus provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd rendering devices provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd rendering devices provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd rendering devices provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd rendering devices provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd rendering devices provided in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is rotation of the 1st movable body shown to (a). It is the schematic which showed the condition. It is the front view which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd rendering devices provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention, and is a figure for explaining the situation where a plurality of movable objects interfere mutually. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body break-in process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body production setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a movable body production | presentation execution determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of movable body operation processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of movable body operation processing. It is a timing chart which shows the time comparison with the case where the 2nd movable body is operated after the completion of the operation of the 1st movable body before the completion of the operation of the 1st movable body, and the 2nd movable body. It is the perspective view which looked at the 4th rendering device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which saw the 4th rendering apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 4th rendering apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. FIG. 18A is a front view showing the fourth rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the order of operation ((a) to (c)). It is a figure which shows the flow of drive control and light emission control. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the other example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is an image figure of the output waveform of a control signal. It is a figure which shows the modification of connection of conversion ICs. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of a 2nd lamp drive part and a 2nd lamp part. It is a figure for demonstrating phase separation of the drive signal which serial parallel conversion outputs. It is a figure of the example of a circuit structure of a gift drive part and a drive mechanism.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a game area having a substantially circular outer edge surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  The first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, etc. A special variable winning prize ball device 7, a normal symbol indicator 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, a general drawing reserve indicator 25C, a passing gate 41 and the like are provided. At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R capable of reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area. The lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. The resilience of the gaming ball is adjusted in accordance with the operation amount (rotation amount). An upper tray (ball hitting supply tray) for holding (storing) gaming balls and a lower tray for holding (storing) surplus balls from the upper tray are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. It is done. The stick controller 31A is attached to the member forming the lower tray, and the push button 31B is provided to the member forming the upper tray.

  Further, an inner frame 40 is attached at the center of the game area of the game board 2 so as to surround the image display device 5. The inner frame 40 is formed in a rectangular shape, and constitutes a part of the board of the game board 2. In this embodiment, the inner frame 40 is formed so as to protrude on the front side (player's side) from the gaming surface in which the gaming balls in the gaming area are hit, and the gaming balls fired from the bat firing device (not shown) It flows down outside the inner frame 40.

  Inside the inner frame 40, there are provided a plurality of rendering devices that operate during the game. In this embodiment, the first effect device 200 is provided at the upper portion of the inner frame 40, the second effect device 300 is provided at the right portion of the inner frame 40, and the third effect is provided at the lower portion of the inner frame 40. An apparatus 400 is provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to what is provided with all of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, and only some of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 may be provided. Further, as described later, the fourth effect device 500 may be further provided at a position below the inner frame 40 and not interfering with the third effect device 400 (position shifted along the front-rear direction). Moreover, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are not limited to those provided in the positional relationship shown in FIG. 1, and each may be provided at an arbitrary place. In the following description, the upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear directions will be described on the basis of the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as necessary.

  On the screen of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, etc., variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is performed. These variable displays are based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A, or in the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Execution becomes possible based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the formed second start winning opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and in the special view game as an example of the variable display game, identification information ( A special symbol (also referred to as "special image"), which is special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the special symbol (also referred to as "first special image") by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game or the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, the decorative symbol that is identification information (decorative identification information) is variably displayed corresponding to each of the variable displays of Ru. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display in the special view game, each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is also referred to as a variable display result. In particular, the variable display result of the special symbol in the special drawing game is also referred to as a special drawing display result. Thus, on the screen of the image display 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. .

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The display state in which the fluctuation continues, or the display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The decorative pattern display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative symbol showing "7" alphanumeric characters) constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the symbol display area 5C, etc.) The display condition in which the decorative symbol is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display state fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is called reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. And when the reach aspect of a super reach appears, possibility (big hit expectation) of a variable display result becoming "big hit" becomes high compared with the case where the reach aspect of normal reach appears. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, super reach effects of types such as Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach C are prepared in advance.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effect or "slip" or "simulated link" during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The production operation to be the preview production is the variable display state of the decorative design after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before (i.e., before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may become a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state.

  In this embodiment, although it will be described in detail later, as a notice effect, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a reach state, an effect to operate the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 as a reach effect of super reach Is executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, various types such as a power supply substrate 10, a main substrate 11, an effect control substrate 12, a voice control substrate 13, a lamp control substrate 14, a payout control substrate 15, and a launch control substrate 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured by an independent board separate from the effect control board 12, or may be integrated into the effect control board 12 and configured as one board. In addition, various control boards, such as an information terminal board etc., are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. For example, the main board 11 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a switch circuit 114, and a solenoid circuit 115. The switch circuit 114 receives detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first and second start opening switches 22 A and 22 B, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25. The switch circuit 114 takes in these detection signals and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 outputs a drive signal to each of the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with an instruction from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 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 18, and displays the image display device 5, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric components for presentation such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the first to third presentation devices 200 to 400 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the operation of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, the sound output operation from the speakers 8 L and 8 R, the game effect lamp 9. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for effecting to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as all or part of the lighting / lighting-off operation in etc. Regarding the operation of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, the motor 901 (a drive motor 222, a drive motor 231, and a drive motor to be described later) included in each of the effect control board 12 to the first to third effect devices 200 to 400. 351, the drive motor 361, the drive motor 381, the drive motor 401, and the drive motor 457) are operated by transmitting a drive command or the like. Further, the effect control board 12 is an initial position sensor 902 (a first detection sensor 257, a second detection sensor 256, a first detection sensor 261, a second detection described later) included in each of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400. Detection signals from the sensor 262, the detection sensor 333, the detection sensor 335, the detection sensor 387, the detection sensor 415, and the like are transmitted.

  The effect control board 12 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 120 for controlling an effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a VDP (video display processor) 121, and an effect data memory 122.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, lighting / extinguishing the game effect lamp 9 etc. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted. The configuration of the lamp control board 14 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Further, although not shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an accessory that drives the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, the third movable body 450, and the fourth movable body 515 as an accessory. It has a drive unit. The accessory drive unit is a drive mechanism of an accessory (for example, the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, the third movable body 450, and the fourth movable body 515) based on a control signal from the effect control board 12. Supply drive signals to the motor 901 (drive motor 222, drive motor 231, drive motor 351, drive motor 361, drive motor 381, drive motor 401, drive motor 457) included in Move the character by moving it. Note that the accessory drive unit and each motor or the like in the drive mechanism may be mounted on the same substrate, or may be mounted on different substrates. Details of the feature drive unit will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 120A that operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external effect control ROM (not shown). Further, the effect control microcomputer 120 may incorporate a serial communication circuit for inputting (receiving) a signal through serial communication with the main substrate 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 causes the VDP 121 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command as a control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11. Further, the effect control microcomputer 120 is provided with a built-in or external RAM (not shown) that provides a work area of the CPU 120A.

  The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from the effect data memory 122 according to the received effect control command to the VDP 121. The effect data memory 122 stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It has a storage area for keeping it. The VDP 121 reads image data from a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 according to an instruction of the CPU 120A. Then, the VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting the effect control pattern stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122, and gives various control commands to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 You may output it.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives control commands and notification signals transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor 51. The various circuits for this are mounted. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the payout operation of the winning balls by the payout motor 51. In addition, the payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the drive of the payout motor 51 according to the result of communication with the card unit via the interface board, for example.

  On the payout control board 15, a payout control microcomputer 150 for controlling the payout operation of the gaming ball according to a program and a switch circuit 151 are mounted. The switch circuit 151 receives wiring for receiving detection signals from the full tank switch 26 and the ball out switch 27, and receives detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71, the payout count switch 72, and the error release switch 73. The wiring of is connected. Further, to the payout control board 15, wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing payout control of the gaming ball in the payout motor 51, and for transmitting a command signal for performing display control in the error display LED 74. Wiring, wiring for communication with the card unit, etc. are connected via an interface board.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like is included. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (the seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The number of bytes forming the effect control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  Next, the structure details of the first effect device 200 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. In the following description, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the side where the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the vertical and horizontal directions as viewed from the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be defined as the vertical and horizontal directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the player in the game looks at the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the front decoration 201, and the base arm 220 and the driving arm 240 extending leftward from the front decoration 201. The first movable body 211 attached to the base arm 220 can be visually recognized.

  The front decoration 201 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin, and the front of the front decoration 201 is decorated with a decoration unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the front decoration 201 is provided on the right side of the game board 2 to decorate the pachinko gaming machine 1. As described later, in the first rendering device 200 shown in FIG. 1, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are in a position hidden behind the front decoration 201. In the following description, such positions of the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 will be referred to as “origin (initial) position”. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 3, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are directed to the left and are in a position where they protrude from the front decoration 201. In the following description, such positions of the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 will be referred to as "the advanced position".

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, an LED substrate 202 is provided at the rear of the front decoration 201. A plurality of LED elements 208 are attached to the LED substrate 202. The light emitted from the LED element 208 passes through the front decoration 201 and is viewed by the player. Thus, by emitting light from the front decoration 201, it is possible to enhance the rendering effect and enhance the interest of the game. In the rear of the LED substrate 202, a decorative body holding unit 203 is provided. The front decorative body 201 and the LED substrate 202 are attached to the decorative body holding unit 203.

  The decorative body holding portion 203 holds the front decorative body 201 and the LED substrate 202 and is fixed to the first drive base 233 of the drive device 230 by a screw or the like (not shown). The decorative body holding portion 203 is formed with an insertion port 203a through which the projecting portion 204a of the pressing plate 204 is inserted from the rear, and a rotation shaft insertion hole 203b through which the rotation shaft 210a of the rotation effect unit 210 is inserted. ing.

  The pressing plate 204 rotatably supports the rotation effect unit 210 from the front. The pressing plate 204 has a projecting portion 204a in which an insertion port 204c through which the rotation shaft 210a of the rotation effect portion 210 is inserted is formed, and a fixing portion 204b bifurcated from the projecting portion 204a. The fixing unit 204 b is fixed to the first drive base 233 by a screw or the like (not shown). Further, the pressing plate 204 is provided such that the projecting portion 204a is inserted into the insertion opening 203a from the rear and the insertion opening 204c matches the rotation shaft insertion hole 203b formed in the decorative body holding unit 203. ing. The rotating shaft 210 a (FIG. 5) is in communication with the rotating shaft insertion hole 203 b and the insertion port 204 c which coincide with each other, and is fastened by a screw or the like via the sliding ring 205. Further, on the rear surface of the rotation effect part 210, a rotation shaft 210b (FIG. 6) is formed. The pivot shaft 210 b (FIG. 6) is inserted into a pivot shaft insertion hole 233 a formed in the first drive base 233. Thus, the rotation effect unit 210 is pivotally supported around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b.

  The first effect device 200 can rotate the drive device 230 having the main movement arm 240, the rotation effect unit 210 to which the first movable body 211 is rotatably mounted, the rotation effect unit 210, and the drive device 230. And a follower arm 232 attached.

  One end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to a mounting protrusion 240 a (FIG. 6) formed on the rear surface of the main driving arm 240 via a sliding ring 241. The other end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to a mounting protrusion 220 a (FIG. 6) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220 via a sliding ring 242. With such a configuration, when the drive arm 240 is rotated, the rotation effect unit 210 is rotated via the driven arm 232.

  As described above, when the rotation effect unit 210 rotates around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b, the first movable body 211 which is a component of the rotation effect unit 210 is centered on the rotation shafts 210a and 210b. Move in a circular arc. Such circular motion of the first movable body 211 is defined as a second motion.

  Next, the structural details of the rotation effect unit 210 rotatably attached to the drive device 230 will be described. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the turning effect part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. Further, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the turning effect part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body and the pivot base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body and the pivot base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. 11 is an enlarged view of a part of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (a) is a front base seen from the arrow view XIA-XIA in FIG. FIG. 10 is a plan view focusing on a part of the arm, and FIG. 11 (b) is a plan view focusing on a rotating gear as viewed from a view XIB-XIB in FIG. In FIG. 11A, the area of the groove 260 formed in the front base arm 224 is hatched by hatching so that the state in which the groove 260 is formed can be easily understood.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the rotation effect unit 210 includes a base arm 220, a drive motor 222 attached to the base arm 220, and a motor cover 221 attached to the base arm 220 and covering the drive motor 222; And a first movable body 211 rotatably attached to the tip of the base arm 220.

  The drive motor 222 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 222 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 222a (FIG. 8) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The pivot shaft 222 a is coupled to a drive gear 243 provided in the base arm 220 and shown in FIG. 9 described later. The drive motor 222 is a motor for causing the first movable body 211 to perform a first operation (rotational movement) as described later. The drive motor 222 can apply a holding torque that holds the movement of the rotation shaft 222a (excitation holding) when a rated current flows. Thereby, accurate driving of the drive motor 222 can be realized.

  The motor cover 221 is attached to the base arm 220 with a screw or the like (not shown) while covering the drive motor 222. As described above, on the front surface of the motor cover 221, the pivot shaft 210a is formed. The rotation effect unit 210 is rotatably supported by pivotally supporting a rotation shaft 210 a and a rotation shaft 210 b (FIG. 8) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220. As described above, the motor cover 221 not only has the function of covering the drive motor 222 but also has the function as a pivot, thereby reducing the number of components of the first rendering device 200 and providing a simple configuration. The first effect device 200 can be miniaturized.

  The first movable body 211 rotating on the base arm 220 has a rotating decoration 212, an LED substrate 213, and a rotating base 214.

  The rotating decoration 212 is made of, for example, a transparent resin having translucency, and a decoration (not shown) specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front surface thereof. The turning decorative body 212 is attached to the turning base 214 by fastening means such as screws (not shown).

  The LED substrate 213 is provided at the rear of the rotating decorative body 212, and is attached to the rotating base 214 by fastening means such as screws (not shown). A plurality of LED elements 215 are attached to the LED substrate 213. The light emitted from the LED element 215 passes through the rotating decoration 212 and is visually recognized by the player. Thereby, light can be irradiated to the decoration of the rotating decorative body 212, and an effect that attracts the player's interest can be performed.

  The pivot base 214 is pivotably mounted on the base arm 220. When the turning base 214 is viewed from the front, it has a substantially V shape in which one bending point 214a is set. Therefore, the pivot base 214 has a minor angle 214c (an angle less than 180 degrees). Similarly, the rotating decorative body 212 has a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front, and has a minor angle. Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be made into the shape which is easy to hide behind the front decoration 201 (FIG. 5). The front decoration 201 constitutes a part of the outer edge of the game area provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1). In other words, it can be said that the shape of the first movable body 211 is a shape that matches the outer edge of the game area. Thereby, when it is not necessary to make the first movable body 211 appear in the game area, it is possible to hide the first movable body 211 behind the front decoration 201 (FIG. 5) so as not to be seen by the player It becomes.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the base arm 220 is roughly configured by combining a front base arm 224 disposed forward and a rear base arm 223 disposed rearward. An insertion port 224 a is formed in the front base arm 224. The pivot shaft 222a (FIG. 8) of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8) is inserted into the insertion port 224a and coupled to the drive gear 243. Thus, the drive gear 243 rotates in response to the drive of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8).

  Further, the front base arm 224 is formed with a circular opening 224b for securing a range in which the rotation base attachment protrusion 252b can operate when the rotation gear 252 described later rotates. A spiral groove 260 is formed around the opening 224b.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the groove 260 is a bottomed groove formed clockwise from the start end portion 260a to the end portion 260b. The groove 260 is formed such that the radius gradually decreases from the start end 260a with reference to the center point C of the opening 224b. Thus, the groove 260 extending from the start end portion 260a to the end portion 260b is formed to surround the opening 224b for one and a half turns or more. The front position of the center point C of the groove 260 coincides with the front position of the center point 252c (FIG. 11B) of the rotation gear 252, and the front position of the rotation center of the rotation base 214 It is formed to match.

  As shown in FIG. 9, inside the base arm 220, a plurality of driven gears 244 to 251 for transmitting the driving force acting on the drive gear 243 to the rotating gear 252 are arranged in the base arm 220. . Further, in the vicinity of the left end of the base arm 220, a rotation gear 252 engaged with the driven gear 251 is provided. Thereby, the driving force of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8) can be transmitted to the rotating gear 252.

  The width of the front base arm 224 in the vertical direction is wider than the width of the rear base arm 223 in the vertical direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, a space 220 b for passing the wiring can be secured on the rear surface of the base arm 220. The rear base arm 223 is provided with a pressing portion 223a for pressing the wiring passed through the space 220b and a hooking portion 223b for hooking a binding material for tying the wiring. There is. Thereby, the space 220 b suitable for passing the wiring can be provided in the base arm 220.

  The pivoting gear 252 is an opening for passing a wire passed through a space 220b formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220, and a substantially elliptical wire insertion hole 252a is formed. As described later, when the first movable body 211 rotates, a protrusion 254 a that moves along the groove 260 is formed on the first movable body 211. As shown in FIG. 11B, the center 252d of the wire insertion hole 252a (also referred to as the formation position of the wire insertion hole 252a) is offset from the center point 252c of the rotating gear 252 by a predetermined distance L. . The displacement of the wire insertion hole 252a is set in a direction away from the position of the protrusion 254a. That is, the distance between the protrusion 254 a and the center 252 d of the wire insertion hole 252 a is also long as the distance between the protrusion 254 a and the center point 252 c of the rotating gear 252.

  As described above, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252 a for passing the wiring in the rotation gear 252, it is possible to suppress the wiring from being entangled in the rotation gear 252. In addition, by forming the wire insertion holes 252a at positions away from the protrusions 254a, it is possible to suppress the wires from being entangled in the protrusions 254a. Thereby, it is possible to suitably pass the wiring.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, on the front surface of the rotation gear 252, a rotation base attachment projection 252b which is a projection for attaching the rotation base 214 is formed. The pivoting base attachment projection 252b protrudes from an opening 224b formed in the front base arm 224, and is fixed to the pivoting base 214 by a screw or the like (not shown). Thus, when the rotation gear 252 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8), the rotation base 214 is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the rotation gear 252.

  Three sliding rings 253 are interposed between the front base arm 224 and the pivot base 214. The sliding ring 253 enables the rotation of the rotation base 214 smoothly, supports the rotation base 214 at multiple points, and rotates the rotation base 214 in a stable state without being shaken.

  The rotation base 214 has a slide portion 254 formed with a circular protrusion 254 a protruding rearward, a detection portion 255 fixed to the slide portion 254 so as to sandwich the rotation base 214, a second detection sensor 256, A first detection sensor 257 is attached.

  Further, in the rotation base 214, an elongated slide hole 214b having a major axis in one direction is formed. The slide part 254 and the detection part 255 are combined with each other so as to sandwich the slide hole 214b. Thereby, the slide part 254 and the detection part 255 can be integrally moved in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b. The slide hole 214b is formed so as to pass through the rotation center of the rotation base 214 (corresponding to the center point 252c (FIG. 11) of the rotation gear 252) when the major axis is extended.

  The protrusion 254 a formed on the slide portion 254 is inserted into a groove 260 formed on the front base arm 224. When the drive motor 222 (FIG. 8) is driven to pivot the pivot base 214, the protrusion 254a moves along the groove 260 while being inserted into the groove 260. As described above, the groove 260 is formed in a spiral shape. Therefore, when the protrusion 254a moves along the groove 260, the distance between the position of the protrusion 254a and the rotation center of the rotation base 214 gradually changes. For example, when the pivoting base 214 is pivoted clockwise as viewed from the front, the projection 254a moves toward the start end 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A). Thereby, the position of the protrusion 254a gradually moves away from the center point C of the groove 260, and in the pivot base 214, the slide portion 254 and the detection portion 255 in which the protrusion 254a is formed is the long axis of the slide hole 214b. Move along the direction. Although the major axis direction of the slide hole 214b is formed to coincide with the direction connecting the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252 and the projection 254a, the two do not necessarily coincide with each other. It may be set to be Therefore, moving along the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b includes not only moving on the long axis of the slide hole 214b but also moving in a direction parallel to the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b.

  The detection unit 255 is movable along the long axis direction of the slide hole 214 b together with the slide unit 254. The detection unit 255 has a detection piece 255 a which is a protruding piece. The detection piece 255 a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 attached to the rotation base 214.

  The second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 are, for example, photosensors, and the light receiving unit detects that the detection piece 255a blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit, thereby determining the presence or absence of the detection piece 255a. Do. In the present embodiment, a position (protrusion 254 a ′ ′) where the projection 254 a is separated by an angle θ from the position (protrusion 254 a ′) in contact with the end portion 260 b (FIG. 11 (a)) of the groove 260 The detection piece 255 a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 in the range of When the projection 254 a is at a position (protrusion 254 a ′ ′ ′) in contact with the start end 260 a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260, the detection piece 255 a is detected by the first detection sensor 257. The position of the protrusion 254 a ′ ′ shown in FIG. 11A can be said to be the position of the protrusion 254 a just before reaching the end portion 260 b by the drive of the drive motor 222 (FIGS. 7 and 8). Note that the angle θ is an angle corresponding to a predetermined number of steps of the drive motor 222 (FIGS. 7 and 8).

  As described above, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 7) is attached to the base arm 220. Therefore, the drive motor 222 can be driven to rotate the first movable body 211 without being affected by the operation of the base arm 220.

  Next, the movement of the first movable body 211 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing the rotation state ((a), (b)) of the first movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a rotation state ((a), (b)) of the first movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 12 and 13, the first movable body 211 is described by a solid line, and the base arm 220 and the drive motor 222 are described by a two-dot chain line so that the drawings can be easily understood. Further, as in FIG. 11A, hatching is added to the region in which the groove 260 is formed. Further, the protrusions 254a inserted into the grooves 260 are described by solid lines and hatching to clarify the position of the protrusions 254a.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12A is in a state where the protrusion 254a is located at the end portion 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A). Thus, when the protrusion 254a is located at the end portion 260b (FIG. 11A), the distance between the protrusion 254a and the central point C of the opening 224b is the shortest. As described above, since the central point C of the opening 224b coincides with the rotation center of the first movable body 211, the detection unit 255 interlocked with the protrusion 254a is also in the state of being most near the central point C. As described above, when the detection unit 255 is closest to the central point C, the detection piece 255 a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 disposed at a position near the central point C. . As described above, the second detection sensor 256 can detect the detection piece 255 a separated from the central point C by driving the drive motor 222 by a predetermined number of steps. Thus, based on the detection condition of the second detection sensor 256, it is determined whether or not the protrusion 254a is in contact with the terminal end portion 260b (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260 or in the vicinity thereof. It is possible to judge.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 12A, the first movable body 211 can be rotated clockwise. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12A is rotated approximately 270 degrees clockwise.

  When the first movable body 211 rotates around the center point C, the protrusion 254 a moves along the groove 260. As described above, the groove 260 has a spiral shape which gradually moves away from the central point C as it proceeds from the end portion 260b (FIG. 11 (a)) to the start end 260a (FIG. 11 (a)) along the forming direction. Is formed. Therefore, as the first movable body 211 rotates clockwise, the protrusion 254a moving along the groove 260 also gradually moves away from the center point C. Accordingly, the detection unit 255 also gradually slides in the direction away from the center point C along the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b. In FIG. 12B, since the detection piece 255a is located between the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257, it is not detected by any of the detection sensors.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 12B, the first movable body 211 can be further rotated clockwise. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13A shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12B is rotated approximately 270 degrees clockwise.

  The protrusion 254 a is moved along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 12 (b), so it is further away from the central point C. Therefore, the detection unit 255 also moves in the direction of the major axis of the slide hole 214b away from the central point C. Therefore, the detection piece 255a is closer to the first detection sensor 257. However, also in the state shown in FIG. 13A, the detection piece 255a is not detected by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 13A, the first movable body 211 can be further rotated clockwise. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13A is rotated approximately 90 degrees clockwise.

  Since the protrusion 254a moves along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 13A, the protrusion 254a is further away from the center point C, and is located at the start end 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 11A). There is. Thus, the first movable body 211 can not rotate any more clockwise because the projection 254 a is positioned at the start end 260 a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260. Thus, the groove 260 formed in the base arm 220 also functions as a stopper that restricts the rotation of the first movable body 211.

  As described above, in the state where the protrusion 254a is located at the start end 260a (FIG. 11A), the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point C of the opening 224b is the longest distance. Therefore, the detection unit 255 interlocking with the protrusion 254 a is also at the position farthest from the central point C. At this time, the detection piece 255 a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 disposed at a position distant from the central point C. As described above, it can be determined from the detection condition of the first detection sensor 257 whether or not the protrusion 254a is at the start end 260a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260.

  In the above description, the drive motor 222 is driven to rotate the first movable body 211 clockwise as viewed from the front, but the drive motor 222 is driven in the reverse direction to drive the first movable body 211. It is also possible to rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the front.

  For example, by driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 13B to rotate the first movable body 211 counterclockwise, the protrusion 254 a is formed along the direction in which the groove 260 is formed. It can be moved from (FIG. 11 (a)) to the end portion 260b (FIG. 11 (b)). When the protrusion 254 a reaches the end portion 260 b (FIG. 11 (b)) of the groove 260, further counterclockwise rotation of the first movable body 211 is restricted. Thus, by rotating the first movable body 211 clockwise and counterclockwise, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player's line of sight.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable body 211 is rotated only by moving the protrusion 254a from the start end 260a (FIG. 11A) to the end portion 260b (FIG. 11B), that is, approximately 630 degrees. It is possible to rotate in one direction. The rotation state of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by detecting the detection portion 255 sliding on the slide hole 214 b formed in the rotation base 214.

  As described above, the groove 260 formed in the base arm 220 is formed in a spiral shape, and the protrusion 254 a is moved along the groove 260 to detect the rotational state of the first movable body 211 interlocking with the protrusion 254 a This can be expressed as movement of the part 255. Then, the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 arranged in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b, which is the movement direction of the detection unit 255, detect the detection unit 255, thereby rotating the first movable body 211. Can understand. As described above, since the rotation condition of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 arranged relatively close to each other, the first effect device 200 is compact and simple. Can be configured.

  As described above, in addition to the above-described second operation (the movement (circular movement) of moving the first movable body 211 so as to draw an arc centered on the rotation shafts 210a and 210b (FIGS. 5 and 6)). , And a rotational movement about the center point C can be performed. Such rotational movement about the center point C of the first movable body 211 is defined as a first movement. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13B is defined as being at the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first operation. On the other hand, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 12A is defined as being at the advanced position in the movable range in the first operation.

  Next, details of the drive device 230 will be described. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the drive device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the drive device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The drive device 230 includes a first drive base 233 and a second drive base 234 which are base bodies for attaching the first effect device 200 to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a drive motor 231 attached to the first drive base 233. And a main moving arm 240 that rotates in response to the drive of the drive motor 231.

  As described above, in the first drive base 233, the pivot shaft 210b (FIG. 8) protruding backward from the pivot effect unit 210 (FIG. 8) is inserted, and the pivot effect unit 210 (FIG. 8) is rotated. A pivot shaft insertion hole 233a for movably supporting is formed, and a pivot shaft insertion hole 233b into which the pivot shaft 231a (FIG. 15) of the drive motor 231 is inserted is formed. The drive motor 231 is attached to the first drive base 233 by a screw or the like (not shown). In addition, a first detection sensor 261 and a second detection sensor 262 are attached to the rear surface of the first drive base 233. The first drive base 233 to which each component is attached in this manner is attached to the second drive base 234 by a screw or the like (not shown). The base body of the first rendering device 200 is configured by the first drive base 233 and the second drive base 234 integrated in this manner.

  The drive motor 231 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 231 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 231a (FIG. 15) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The pivot shaft 231 a is inserted into a pivot shaft insertion hole 233 b formed in the first drive base 233 and is connected to the pivot body 263. As a result, the rotating body 263 rotates in response to the drive of the drive motor 231.

  The main drive arm 240 rotates in response to the drive of the drive motor 231. The pivot arm 240 pivots the pivot effect unit 210 via the driven arm 232 by pivoting. The drive arm 240 is formed with an insertion hole 240b through which a drive arm attachment shaft 233c (FIG. 15) formed in the first drive base 233 is inserted. A long hole 240c is formed for attachment via the H.265.

  In addition, a circular detection body 266 is attached to the drive arm 240. The detection body 266 is formed with a second detection piece 266a and a first detection piece 266b protruding from the outer peripheral surface thereof. Further, at the center of the detection body 266, an insertion hole 266c is formed through which the driving arm attachment shaft 233c (FIG. 15) is inserted. The drive arm attachment shaft 233 c (FIG. 15) is in communication with the insertion hole 266 c and the insertion hole 240 b formed in the main arm 240. As a result, the main driving arm 240 can pivot around the main driving arm attachment shaft 233 c together with the detection body 266.

  The main movement arm 240 rotates about the main movement arm attachment shaft 233 c (FIG. 15) by the rotation of the rotation body 263 which receives the drive of the drive motor 231. It is determined whether the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262 detect the second detection piece 266a and the first detection piece 266b formed on the detection body 266, based on whether or not the rotation state of the driving arm 240 is detected. Is possible.

  The first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262 are, for example, photosensors, and the light receiving unit detects that the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked by the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b. Thus, the presence or absence of the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b is determined. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are hidden behind the front face decoration 201 (at the origin (initial) position), The first detection piece 266 b is detected by the first detection sensor 261. At this time, the first movable body 211 is at the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the second operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face left and project from the front decoration 201 (at the advanced position), the second detection piece 266 a is the second detection sensor. It is detected at 262. At this time, the first movable body 211 is at the advanced position in the movable range in the second operation. As described above, it is possible to grasp the rotation state of the main driving arm 240 (the movement state of the first movable body 211 in the second operation) by the detection states of the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

  When the driving arm 240 is at the origin (initial), the driving arm 240 is supported with its one side 240 e in contact with the driving arm receiving portion 233 d formed on the first drive base 233. As described above, since the contact portion securing a sufficient length is provided between the main movement arm 240 and the first drive base 233, the main movement arm 240 is stably kept at the origin (initial) position. Can.

  Next, the rendering operation of the first rendering device 200 will be described in more detail. FIG. 16 is a front view of the first rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in which the base arm is at the origin (initial) position. FIG. 17 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 16 viewed from the rear. FIG. 18 is a view showing a state where the base arm and the first movable body are rotated from the first effect device shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 18 viewed from the rear. FIG. 20 is a front view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in which the base arm is at the advanced position. FIG. 21 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 20 viewed from the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the base arm 220 is at the origin (initial) position, the base arm 220, the driven arm 232, and the main driving arm 240 may be located behind the front decoration 201 and viewed from the front. Can not. In addition, since the first movable body 211 is also partly behind the front face decoration 201, it can not be viewed from the front. Further, the other portion of the first movable body 211 is also located behind the frame constituting the outer edge of the game board 2 (FIG. 1) and can not be viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the main driving arm 240 faces substantially downward, and at this time, the first detection piece 266 b (FIG. 15) formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the first detection sensor 261. The base arm 220 is held in a substantially downward posture by the driven arm 240 and a driven arm 232 rotatably connected to the base arm 220.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is in the same state as the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. That is, the projection 254 a is in contact with the start end 260 a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260. Therefore, the detection piece 255 a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 disposed at a position distant from the central point C. By setting the first movable body 211 in such a state, a part of the first movable body 211 can be positioned behind the front decoration 201 so that it can not be viewed from the front.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is at the origin (initial) position (also referred to as a first state) in the movable range in the first movement (rotational movement), and the second movement (circle In the movable range in movement), it is at the origin (initial) position.

  In addition, since the protrusion 254a is located at the start end 260a (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260, it can be located at the most distant position from the rotation center of the first movable body 211. Thus, a sufficient distance can be secured between the projection 254 a and the rotation base attachment projection 252 b, which is a member for supporting the first movable body 211, and the rotation base attachment projection produced by supporting the first movable body 211. The force acting on 252b and the protrusion 254a can be made small enough. As a result, the first movable body 211 can be held in a stable state without blurring at a position where it can not be viewed from the front.

  As described above, the first movable body 211 has a shape bent at the bending point 214a, and has a minor angle 214c (FIG. 7). In the first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the minor angle 214c is provided to face the center side of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1). Thereby, the first movable body 211 can be covered with the front decoration 201 and the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  From the state shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is driven to rotate the drive arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front. As a result, the base arm 220 pivots clockwise as viewed from the front via the driven arm 232. As described above, when the drive arm 240 rotates clockwise, the first detection piece 266 b (FIG. 15) detected by the first detection sensor 261 is not detected. Thus, it can be determined that the base arm 220 is not at the origin (initial) position.

  When driving the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) to rotate the base arm 220, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 7) attached to the base arm 220 can be driven. Thus, the rotation of the base arm 220 and the rotation of the first movable body 211 can be simultaneously performed. That is, the first movement (rotational movement) and the second movement (circular movement) of the first movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. This makes it possible to execute an effect that draws the player's interest. FIGS. 18 and 19 show a first rendering device 200 in which the main driving arm 240, the base arm 220, and the first movable body 211 are rotated from the state of the first rendering device 200 shown in FIGS.

  In the first rendering device 200 shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward to the left, and are in a state of jumping out from the front decoration 201. At this time, neither the second detection piece 266a formed on the detection body 266 nor the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 15) is detected by the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

  In addition, since the first movable body 211 is also rotated simultaneously with the rotation of the main moving arm 240 and the base arm 220, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 18 has a protrusion 254a shown in FIG. It is in the state of being located between the end portion 260b (FIG. 11 (a)) and the start end 260a (FIG. 11 (a)). At this time, the detection piece 255a shown in FIG. 9 is not detected by either the second detection sensor 256 or the first detection sensor 257.

  From the state shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is further driven to turn the main drive arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front, and the drive motor 222 (FIG. 7) is driven. The first movable body 211 is rotated. That is, the first operation and the second operation of the first movable body 211 are simultaneously performed. FIGS. 20 and 21 show the first effect device 200 in which the base arm 220, the main arm 240, and the first movable body 211 reach the advanced position where the first movable body 211 is advanced to the game area in this manner.

  In the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the main driving arm 240 is at the advanced position where it protrudes largely to the left from the front decoration 201 and advances into the game area. When the driving arm 240 is at the advanced position, the second detection piece 266 a formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the second detection sensor 262. On the other hand, the first detection piece 266 b is not detected by any of the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262. That is, when the second detection sensor 262 detects the detection piece, it can be determined that the drive arm 240 and the base arm 220 are at the advanced position. Therefore, under the condition that the second detection sensor 262 detects the second detection piece 266a, the drive of the drive motor 231 (FIG. 5) is stopped to stop the drive arm 240 and the base arm 220 at the advanced position. it can.

  Thus, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 moved to the advanced position are disposed parallel to each other, facing the left. As a result, the decoration added to the front of the drive arm 240 and the base arm 220 can be made visible to the player as a continuous pattern.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is at the advanced position (also referred to as a third state) in the movable range in the first operation (rotational movement), and the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 1) It is in the same state as the movable body 211. That is, the protrusion 254 a is in the state of being positioned at the end portion 260 b (FIG. 11A) of the groove 260. Therefore, the detection piece 255 a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 disposed near the center point C. As described above, the second detection sensor 256 detects the detection piece 255a when the first movable body 211 is at a position immediately before the advanced position in the movable range in the first operation. Therefore, after the second detection sensor 256 detects the detection piece 255a, the first movable body 211 can be moved within the movable range in the first operation by driving the drive motor 222 (FIGS. 7 and 8) by a predetermined number of steps. Can be stopped at the advanced position. In addition, the 1st movable body 211 shown to FIG. 20, FIG. 21 is in an advance position in the movable range in 2nd operation | movement (circular motion).

  When the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are at the origin (initial) position, as shown in FIG. 17, between the one end surface 240 d at the tip of the main driving arm 240 and one side 232 a of the driven arm 232 There is a gap. From this state, when the main driving arm 240 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the rear (clockwise as viewed from the front), the driven arm 232 rotates around the rotation shaft 241 a so as to approach the main driving arm 240 Do. Then, when the drive arm 240 and the base arm 220 reach the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 21, one end surface 240 d of the drive arm 240 abuts on one side surface 232 a of the driven arm 232. As a result, the drive arm 240 and the base arm 220 do not rotate any further, and the drive arm 240 and the base arm 220 can be accurately stopped at the advanced position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the main driving arm 240 and the driven arm 232 can be in contact in the range of the length L. Therefore, the contact state between the main driving arm 240 and the driven arm 232 in the advanced position can be stably held without being shaken. Further, since the base arm 220 is supported by the driven arm 232 in a stable state, its posture can be stabilized.

  Also, when moving the main driving arm 240 and the driven arm 232 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position (in the movable range of the second movable body (circular motion), the origin (initial) position from the advanced position To move the drive motor 231 (FIG. 14) in the reverse direction. That the main driving arm 240 and the driven arm 232 have moved to the origin (initial) position (the first movable body 211 has moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the second operation (circular motion)) Can be determined based on the detection of the first detection piece 266 b (FIG. 15) formed on the detection body 266 by the first detection sensor 261. In addition, when the drive arm 240 rotates and is positioned at the origin (initial) position, one side 240 e of the drive arm 240 abuts on the drive arm receiving portion 233 d of the first drive base 233 as shown in FIG. The arm 240 no longer pivots. Therefore, the drive arm 240 can be accurately stopped at the origin (initial) position (in the movable range of the first movable body 211 in the second movement (circular movement)).

  In order to move the first movable body 211 from the state shown in FIG. 12A to the state shown in FIG. 13B, the drive of the drive motor 222 may be driven in the reverse direction. That the first movable body 211 has moved to the state shown in FIG. 13B can be determined based on the detection of the detection piece 255 a formed in the detection unit 255 by the first detection sensor 257. It is possible. Also, when the first movable body 211 is rotated and moved to the position shown in FIG. 13B, the projection 254a is located at the start end 260a (FIG. 11A), and the first movable body 211 is further rotated. I will not do. Therefore, the first movable body 211 can be accurately returned to the state shown in FIG.

  Next, the structure details of the second rendering device 300 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a view showing a second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a perspective view. FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the second rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the second rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The second rendering device 300 shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B is in the initial state, and the second movable body 311 imitating the face of the character is positioned at the top in the movable range. At this time, the second movable body 311 is defined as being at the origin (initial) position. An opening 311 a is formed in the second movable body 311. The player can visually recognize the first decorative portion 367 at the back as the eye of the character through the opening 311a. The second movable body 311 moves in a substantially vertical direction along with the rotation of the rotation arm 312. Thereby, the second effect device 300 can execute an effect that attracts a player.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the second rendering device 300 includes a unit base body 330 to which various components of the second rendering device 300 are attached, and a moving unit rotatably mounted to the unit base body 330. And 310. The unit base body 330 has a decoration specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on its front surface, and is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 while holding various components.

  A drive motor 351 is attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330 via a motor attachment plate 350. The drive motor 351 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 351 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 351a can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotating shaft 351 a is connected to a drive gear 352 provided in the motor mounting plate 350.

  On the other hand, on the front surface of the unit base body 330, a rotary shaft 331 projecting forward is formed. The rotary gear 332 is rotatably attached to the rotary shaft 331.

  The rotary gear 332 has an outer tooth 332a formed in a circumferential shape, a flange 332b having a notch 332c, and a projection 332d projecting forward. The external teeth 332 a formed in the rotary gear 332 mesh with the drive gear 352 through the opening 330 e formed in the unit base body 330. Thus, as the drive gear 351 rotates, the rotary gear 332 rotates about the rotary shaft 331.

  Further, a detection sensor 333 is attached to the unit base body 330. The detection sensor 333 is, for example, a photo sensor, and the light receiving unit detects whether the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked by the light receiving unit to determine the rotation state of the rotating gear 332. In the present embodiment, when the second rendering device 300 is in the initial state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position, the detection sensor 333 is positioned at the position of the notch 332 c. Is attached to Therefore, the light from the light emitting unit is not blocked only when the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position. Thus, whether or not the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position can be determined using the detection result of the detection sensor 333.

  The moving unit 310 includes a pivoting arm 312 pivotably attached to the unit base body 330, a movable base 314 attached to the pivoting arm 312, and a face of the character attached to the movable base 314. The appearance is roughly configured by the imitation second movable body 311. With such a configuration, when the pivoting arm 312 is pivoted, the player can be visually recognized as if the second movable body 311 is moving substantially in the vertical direction.

  The pivoting arm 312 is pivotably attached to the unit base body 330 about an axis R1. A detection piece 336 is attached to the rear surface of the pivoting arm 312. The detection piece 336 is inserted into a detection piece insertion hole 330 d formed in the unit base body 330, and is detected by a detection sensor 335 (FIG. 24) attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330. The detection sensor 335 is, for example, a photo sensor. The detection sensor 335 detects the emitted light by the detection piece 336 when the second effect device 300 is in the advanced state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is at the advanced position where the second movable body 311 moves approximately downward and is easily visible to the player. Is blocked. Thus, whether or not the second movable body 311 is at the advanced position can be determined using the detection result of the detection sensor 335.

  Further, on the rear surface of the pivoting arm 312, first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e (FIG. 24) are formed. Further, in the unit base body 330, arc-shaped first to third movement restricting grooves 330a to 330c centering on the axis R1 are formed.

  The first protrusion 312 a is inserted into the first movement restricting groove 330 a formed in the unit base body 330 and is slidably attached. Thus, the movement of the first protrusion 312a is limited to the movement along the arc centered on the axis R1 of the first movement restriction groove 330a.

  The second protrusion 312 b and the third protrusion 312 c are inserted into the second movement restricting groove 330 b formed in the unit base body 330 and are slidably attached. As a result, the movement of the second projection 312b and the movement of the third projection 312c are limited to movement along an arc centered on the axis R1 of the second movement restriction groove 330b.

  The fourth protrusion 312 d and the fifth protrusion 312 e are inserted into the third movement restricting groove 330 c formed in the unit base body 330 and are slidably attached. Thus, the movement of the fourth protrusion 312d and the movement of the fifth protrusion 312e are limited to only the movement of the third movement restriction groove 330c along an arc centered on the axis R1.

  Thus, by inserting the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e into the first to third movement restricting grooves 330a to 330c formed in the unit base body 330, the movement portion 310 is not shaken. , And can be pivoted about the axis R1.

  When the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the protrusion 332 d formed on the rotating gear 332 is in a state of being in contact with the contact portion 312 f formed on the rear of the rotating arm 312. As a result, the movement of the moving unit 310 that attempts to rotate about the axis R1 can be stopped by its own weight. Thus, the protrusion 332 d supports the pivoting arm 312 and functions as a stopper for stopping the pivoting. Thus, the initial state of the second rendering device 300 can be maintained.

  From the state shown in FIG. 23 in which the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the drive gear 352 is driven to rotate the rotary gear 332 counterclockwise as viewed from the front. By the rotation of the rotary gear 332, the height of the projection 332d located at the upper side is reduced. As described above, as the height of the protrusion 332 d supporting the pivot arm 312 decreases, the moving unit 310 pivots counterclockwise as viewed from the front centering on the axis R1. At this time, the player is ensured that the second movable body 311 falls from the initial position (origin position) by securing a sufficient rotation speed of the rotation gear 332 and increasing the rotation speed of the moving unit 310. Can be made visible.

  Note that, strictly speaking, the second movable body 311 moves along an arc centered on the axis R1. However, the tangent of this arc points generally downward. Therefore, the second movable body 311 moving along the arc can be visually recognized as if it has moved downward.

  Thus, when the moving portion 310 rotates, the first to third protrusions 312a to 312e formed on the pivoting arm 312 form the first to third movement restricting grooves 330a to 330c formed in the unit base body 330. Reach the bottom of the Thereby, the rotation operation of the moving unit 310 (falling of the second movable body 311) is stopped. At this time, the second movable body 311 is positioned at the lowest position in the movable range. The position of the second movable body 311 at this time is defined as an advanced position. Further, the state of the second rendering device 300 at this time is defined as the advancing state.

  In addition, on the front surface of the unit base body 330, a buffer rubber 334 (FIG. 23) is attached to reduce the impact when the rotating moving unit 310 stops. The buffer rubber 334 (FIG. 23) collides with the side surface of the pivoting arm 312 when the moving unit 310 stops the pivoting operation.

  As described above, when the second movable body 311 moves from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position (when the second effect device is advanced from the initial state to the advanced state), the detection piece 336 is detected by the detection sensor 335 (FIG. 24). Be done.

  The second rendering device 300 also includes a spring 313 connecting the pivot arm 312 and the unit base body 330. The spring 313 is, for example, a tension spring. When the pivoting arm 312 pivots counterclockwise as viewed from the front from the second effect device 300 in the initial state, a tensile force acts on the spring 313. Thus, a force acts on the pivoting arm 312 so as to pivot clockwise as viewed from the front.

  Such a tensile force by the spring 313 facilitates the return of the second movable body 311 located at the advanced position to the origin (initial) position. In order to move the second movable body 311 from the advanced position to the home position (initial position), it is necessary to rotate the rotation gear 332 and push up the rotation arm 312 by the projection 332 d and turn it clockwise. At this time, the biasing force of the spring 313 can push up the pivoting arm 312 to reduce the pivoting force.

  The second effect device 300 further includes a cover 340 attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330 and covering the first to third movement restricting grooves 330 a to 330 c. The cover body 340 can ensure smooth movement of the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e moving in the first to third movement restricting grooves 330a to 330c.

  Next, details of the moving unit 310 rotatably attached to the unit base body 330 about the axis R1 will be described. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of a moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The moving unit 310 includes a first movable unit 360 housed between the second movable body 311 and the movable base 314, and a second movable unit 370 attached to the rear surface of the movable base 314.

  The first movable portion 360 is attached to the movable base body 314, and is housed between the second movable body 311 and the movable base body 314. When the first movable portion 360 is in the normal state, the player can visually recognize the first decorative portion 367 through the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311. The first movable portion 360 shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 is in the normal state. On the other hand, as described later, when the first movable portion 360 is in the effect state, the player can visually recognize the second decorative portion 368 through the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311. Such switching of the decorative part that can be viewed through the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311 can be performed by driving of the drive motor 361.

  FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable portion provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a view showing the first movable portion provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is in the normal state and (b) is in the effect state. FIG. Note that the vertical and horizontal coordinates shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are coordinate systems used only for the description of the first movable portion 360, which is different from the coordinate systems shown in the other drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the drive motor 361 is attached to the base 364 via a motor attachment plate 362. The drive gear 363 is connected to the drive motor 361, and the drive gear 363 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 361. The drive gear 363 meshes with a first gear portion 366 a formed in the double gear 366 through an opening 364 d formed in the base body 364. On the other hand, the second gear portion 366 b formed in the double gear 366 meshes with the gear portion 365 a formed in the rack gear 365.

  The rack gear 365 is attached with a second decorative portion 368 imitating the eyes of the character, and has a first protrusion 365 b and a second protrusion 365 c formed to the right. The first protrusion 365 b is inserted into a first rack gear moving groove 364 a formed in the base body 364. The second protrusion 365 c is inserted into a second rack gear moving groove 364 b formed in the base body 364. With such a configuration, the drive force by the drive motor 361 is sequentially transmitted to the drive gear 363, the double gear 366, and the rack gear 365. Thus, the rack gear 365 and the second decorative portion 368 attached to the rack gear 365 are driven by the drive motor 361 in the direction (vertical direction in the drawing) in which the first rack gear moving groove 364a and the second rack gear moving groove 364b are formed. Move along.

  On the other hand, the first decorative portion 367 is decorated to imitate the eyes of a character different from the second decorative portion 368. The first decorative portion 367 is formed with a protruding portion 367 a protruding rightward. The protrusion 367 a is inserted into a guide groove 365 f formed in the rack gear 365 and a guide groove 364 c formed in the base body 364.

  The guide groove 365f formed in the rack gear 365 includes a guide groove 365d formed along the obliquely upper side, and a guide groove 365e connected to the guide groove 365d and formed along the upper side. On the other hand, the guide groove 364c formed in the base body 364 is a long hole whose major axis matches in the front-rear direction.

  When the rack gear 365 shown in FIG. 27 moves downward, the first decorative portion 367 (projection 367a) moves relative to the rack gear 365 in the direction in which the guide groove 365d is formed (obliquely upward). On the other hand, the first decorative portion 367 (protruding portion 367a) moves relative to the base body 364 in the direction in which the guide groove 364c is formed (rearward). Thus, the first decorative portion 367 (protruding portion 367a) moves differently for the rack gear 365 and for the base body 364.

  When the rack gear 365 moves downward, the first decorative portion 367 (protruding portion 367a) passes through the guide groove 365d and enters the guide groove 365e. When the rack gear 365 further moves downward, the first decorative portion 367 (the protrusion 367a) moves along the guide groove 365e and moves upward with respect to the rack gear 365. On the other hand, the first decorative portion 367 (protruding portion 367a) does not move relative to the base body 364.

  Such a movement of the first movable portion 360 will be described with reference to FIG. The first movable portion 360 shown in FIG. 28 (a) is in the normal state, and the player can visually recognize the first decorative portion 367 from the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311 (FIG. 25). it can. On the other hand, the second decorative portion 368 is above the first decorative portion 367. Therefore, the player can not visually recognize the second decorative portion 368 from the opening 311a.

  From the state shown in FIG. 28A, the drive motor 361 is driven to move the rack gear 365 downward. Since the second decorative portion 368 is fixed to the rack gear 365, it moves downward as the rack gear 365 moves.

  On the other hand, in the first decorative portion 367, the projection 367a (FIG. 27) is inserted into the guide groove 364c formed in the base body 364 and extending in the front-rear direction, so the movement in the vertical direction is restricted. Therefore, when the rack gear 365 starts to move downward, the first decorative portion 367 first moves relative to the rack gear 365 in the direction (diagonally upward) along the guide groove 365d, while the entire first movable portion 360 is moved. In contrast, it moves backward. As a result, the second decorative portion 368 is positioned on the front side of the first decorative portion 367. Further, by driving the drive motor 361 to lower the rack gear 365, the second decorative portion 368 is positioned in front of the first decorative portion 367.

  As described above, when the second decorative portion 368 is located in front of the first decorative portion 367, the first movable portion 360 is in an effect state. At this time, the player can visually recognize the second decoration portion 368 from the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311.

  In this manner, the first movable portion 360 shifts from the normal state to the effect state, whereby it is possible to show the player such an effect that the eyes of the character represented by the second movable body 311 change.

  Next, the structural details of the second movable portion 370 provided on the rear surface of the movable base 314 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the second movable portion 370 includes a base plate 373, a decorative body 371 attached to the base plate 373 so as to be vertically movable, and a base plate 373. And a link member 372 rotatably attached thereto.

  The link member 372 is rotatably attached to the base plate 373 about an axis R3. At one end of the link member 372, a cylindrical protrusion 372a is attached. Further, the decorative body 371 is connected to the other end side of the link member 372. When the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the locking portion 375 provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state of being in contact with the protrusion 372a. Thereby, the rotation of the link member 372 is stopped. In this state, when the movable portion 310 is turned counterclockwise as viewed from the front (when the second movable body 311 drops), the projection 372a is separated from the locking portion 375 which does not move, and the two are in contact Is released. Thus, the weight of the decorative body 371 causes the link member 372 to rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the front, and the decorative body 371 moves downward.

  As described above, the second effect device 300 rotates the moving unit 310 to change from the initial state to the advanced state (the second movable body 311 moves from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position). ), The decorative body 371 moves downward while rotating the link member 372. Thereby, the decorative body 371 hidden behind the second movable body 311 can be protruded from the lower side of the second movable body 311. As a result, it is possible to show the player an effect as if the character's teeth jumped out suddenly.

  As described above, in the second rendering device 300, the moving unit 310 can be rotated with respect to the unit base body 330 to move the second movable body 311 substantially in the vertical direction. The second rendering device 300 can further move the second movable body 311 relative to the pivoting arm 312, and can move the second movable body 311 in two different modes.

  FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the moving part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the moving part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. In FIGS. 29 and 30, the second movable body 311, the first movable portion 360, and the second movable portion 370 of the movable portion 310 are not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the base body 380 is attached to the pivoting arm 312, and pivots about the axis R1 as the pivoting arm 312 pivots. The drive motor 381 is attached to the base body 380 via a motor attachment plate 382. A drive gear 383 is coupled to a drive shaft 381 a of the drive motor 381. Further, a driven gear 384 meshes with the drive gear 383. Thus, the driven gear 384 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 381.

  The driven gear 384 is formed with a projection 384 a that protrudes forward. The projection 384 a is inserted into an arc-shaped first insertion hole 380 a formed in the base body 380. Accordingly, the protrusion 384a moves in the first insertion hole 380a by the rotation of the driven gear 384.

  The pivoting arm 385 is pivotably attached to the base body 380 about an axis R2. A long hole 385a is formed in the rotating arm 385, and a projection 384a inserted into the first insertion hole 380a is inserted. Thus, when the driven gear 384 rotates, the inner wall of the elongated hole 385a is pressed by the projection 384a, and the pivoting arm 385a pivots about the axis R2.

  Further, on the rear surface of the pivoting arm 385, a pair of protrusions 385b (FIG. 30) and protrusions 385c (FIG. 30) are formed. The pair of projecting portions 385b is inserted into the arc-shaped third insertion hole 380c formed on the base body 380 and centered on the axis R2. The projection 385 c is inserted into a second insertion hole 380 b formed in the base body 380 and having an arc shape centered on the axis R 2. As a result, the pivoting arm 385 can be pivoted about the axis R2 in a stable posture without being shaken.

  In the moving part 310 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the pair of protrusions 385b (FIG. 30) and the protrusions 385c (FIG. 30) are located at the lower ends of the respective insertion holes. At this time, the pivoting arm 385 is said to be at the initial position (origin position). Whether or not the pivoting arm 385 is at the initial position (origin position) is detected by the detection sensor 387 attached to the pivoting arm 312, the detection piece 386 (FIG. 30) attached to the pair of projections 385b. It can be judged by whether or not it is.

  From the state shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the drive motor 381 is driven to rotate the driven gear 384 clockwise as viewed from the front. Thus, the pivoting arm 385 is pressed by the projection 384a and pivots clockwise about the axis R2 as viewed from the front. Soon, the pair of projections 385 b formed on the pivoting arm 385 and the projections 385 c reach the other end (upper end) of each insertion hole. The pivoting arm 385 can no longer pivot clockwise when viewed from the front. At this time, the pivoting arm 385 is in the effect position. When the pivoting arm 385 is moved from the effect position to the initial position (origin position), the drive motor 381 is driven in the opposite direction to the above, and the driven gear 384 is viewed counterclockwise from the front. You can rotate it.

  The movable base body 314 holding the second movable body 311 is attached to the pivoting arm 385. As a result, the second movable body 311 (FIG. 23) pivots about the axis R2 as the pivoting arm 385 pivots.

  Such an effect operation of the second effect device 300 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 31 is a front view showing the second rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the rendering operation order ((a) to (c)).

  The second rendering device 300 shown in FIG. 31A is in the initial state, and the second movable body 311 is located at the origin (initial) position. At this time, the second movable body 311 is positioned at the top in the movable range.

  The drive motor 351 (FIG. 23) of the second rendering device 300 shown in FIG. 31 (a) is driven to rotate the rotary gear 332 counterclockwise. As a result, the pivoting arm 312 pivots counterclockwise, and the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward accordingly. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31B, the second rendering device 300 is in the advanced state, and the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position. When the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position, the detection sensor 335 (FIG. 24) detects the detection piece 336 (FIG. 24).

  Further, when the second effect device 300 changes from the initial state to the advanced state, the contact state between the projection 372a of the second movable portion and the locking portion 375 shown in FIG. 25 is released. Thus, when the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward, the decorative body 371 also moves downward. Thus, the decorative body 371 can be ejected from the lower end of the second movable body 311 located at the advanced position. In this manner, the decorative body 371 jumping out of the second movable body 311 can be made visible to the player as the teeth of the character.

  While driving the drive motor 381 (FIG. 29) of the second rendering device 300 shown in FIG. 31 (b), the drive motor 361 (FIG. 28) of the first movable portion 360 is driven. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31C, the second movable body 311 can be pivoted clockwise with respect to the pivoting arm 312, and through the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311, The second decorative portion 368 can be visually recognized.

  In order to restore the second rendering device 300 shown in FIG. 31 (c) to the second rendering device 300 in the initial state shown in FIG. 31 (a), each drive motor is turned in the opposite direction to the above. It suffices to drive it. When the second effect device 300 returns to the initial state (the second movable body 311 returns to the origin (initial) position), the detection sensor 333 detects a notch 332 c formed in the collar 332 b.

  Next, the structure details of the third effect device 400 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. Further, FIG. 33 is a perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The third rendering device 400 is roughly configured of a base portion 410, a moving means 470 rotatably attached to the front surface of the base portion 410, and a third movable body 450 connected to the moving means 470.

  The base unit 410 functions as a base member to which the third effect device 400 is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 while the components of the third effect device 400 are attached.

  The moving means 470 is rotatably attached to the base portion 410. The moving means 470 rotates upon receiving a driving force from a drive motor 401 attached to the rear surface of the base portion 410 via a drive motor attachment plate 402.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the third movable body 450 reciprocates between an origin (initial) position in which a part thereof is in a hidden state and an advanced position where a player to be described later is easily visible. Such movement of the third movable body 450 is realized by rotation of the moving means 470. As described later, the third movable body 450 is deformed by movement of part of components. By deforming the third movable body 450 at the advanced position, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the third movable body 450 after the deformation, and it is possible to execute an effect that enhances the interest of the game.

  The drive motor 401 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 401 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 401a (FIG. 34) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The pivot shaft 401 a is coupled to the drive gear 403.

  The driven gear 405 is inserted into a pivot shaft 413 (FIG. 35) which protrudes from the rear surface of the base portion 410, and is rotatably attached via a sliding ring 404. The driven gear 405 is in mesh with the drive gear 403, and the drive force of the drive gear 403 is transmitted to rotate. The driven gear 405 is in mesh with the turning gear 406 and transmits the driving force of the drive motor 401 to the turning gear 406.

  The rotation gear 406 is inserted into a rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 34) which protrudes to the front surface of the base portion 410, and is rotatably attached to the base portion 410. An opening 414 is formed in the vicinity of the pivot shaft 412 (FIG. 34) of the base portion 410. The rotation gear 406 is exposed to the rear of the base portion 410 from the opening 414 and meshes with the driven gear 405. Thus, the rotation gear 406 rotates around the rotation shaft 412 in response to the rotation of the driven gear 405.

  FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body and the moving means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body and the moving means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The moving means 470 is a combination of the front side moving means 475 and the rear side moving means 476, and the appearance thereof is roughly configured.

  The front surface moving means 475 is a member that constitutes the front surface of the moving means 470, and the surface is decorated. The front surface moving means 475 has an opening 475a through which the projection 407 formed on the rotation gear 406 is inserted, and an opening 475c through which the projection 451 (FIG. 37) formed on the third movable body 450 is inserted. An insertion hole 475d into which the pivot shaft 411 formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 34) is inserted is formed.

  The rear surface moving means 476 is a member that constitutes the rear surface of the moving means 470. The rear surface moving means 476 has an opening 476a through which the projection 407 formed on the rotation gear 406 is inserted and an opening 476c through which the projection 451 (FIG. 37) formed on the third movable body 450 is inserted. It is formed.

  The combination of the front moving means 475 and the rear moving means 476 combines the opening 475a and the opening 476a to form an opening 470a (FIG. 35), and the opening 475c and the opening 476c together to form an opening 470c (figure 35) is configured. Therefore, in FIGS. 36 and 37, for the sake of convenience, the opening 475a and the opening 476a have the reference "(470a)", and the openings 475c and the opening 476c have the reference "(470c)".

  The rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 34) formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 34) is inserted into the insertion hole 475 d formed in the moving means 470. A sliding ring 472 and a sliding ring 473 are interposed between the insertion hole 475 d and the rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 34). Thus, the moving means 470 is rotatable around the rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 34). A torsion spring 471 is interposed between the moving means 470 and the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). The moving means 470 is biased counterclockwise as viewed from the front by the torsion spring 471. That is, the moving means 470 is in a state of being biased toward an initial position (origin position) described later.

  The turning gear 406 is formed substantially in a fan shape as viewed from the front, and a projecting portion 407 which protrudes forward is formed in the vicinity of an apex where the radii intersect. The projecting portion 407 is inserted through an opening 470 a formed in the moving means 470.

  A sliding ring 408 and a sliding ring 409 intervene between the opening 470 a and the projection 407. Thus, the protrusion 407 can slide in the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. The opening 470 a is an arc-shaped opening having a substantially constant curvature along the formation direction. On the other hand, the projecting portion 407 applies a pressing force in the direction orthogonal to the formation direction of the opening 470a. Therefore, when the turning gear 406 turns, the projecting portion 407 slides in the opening 470a and applies a pressing force in a direction perpendicular to the formation direction of the opening 470a to turn the moving means 470. Thus, by driving the drive motor 401 (FIGS. 34 and 35) provided on the rear surface of the base portion 410 (FIGS. 34 and 35), the moving means 470 is centered on the pivot shaft 411 (FIG. 34) It can be turned.

  A detection sensor 415 is attached to the base portion 410. The detection sensor 415 is, for example, a photo sensor. The detection sensor 415 determines the presence or absence of the light shielding plate 416 by detecting that the light shielding plate 416 attached to the moving means 470 shields the light emitted from the light emitting unit. In the present embodiment, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416, as shown in FIG. 32, the moving means 470 is in the most inclined state. At this time, the position at which the moving means 470 is located is defined as an initial position (origin position). Further, the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position.

  The driving motor 401 is driven from the state where the moving means 470 is at the initial position (origin position) (the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position), and the moving means 470 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front. I assume. Then, the detection sensor 415 does not detect the light shielding plate 416. As described above, the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416 only when the moving means 470 is at the initial position (origin position) (when the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position). The detection sensor 415 is used to determine whether the moving means 470 is at the initial position (the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position).

  On the rear surface of the third movable body 450, a protruding portion 451 (FIG. 37) protruding rearward is formed. The projecting portion 451 is inserted into the opening 470 c formed in the moving means 470, and is attached to the inside of the opening 470 c via the sliding ring 474. Thus, the projecting portion 451 can move in the opening 470 c and is pressed by the rotating moving means 470 to move the third movable body 450. The opening 470 c is an opening formed to have a bending point at one location, and is an opening formed in a substantially U shape when viewed from the front.

  The first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453, and a connecting plate 454 connecting the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 in parallel are attached to the rear surface of the third movable body 450. .

  FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The first slide rail 452 has a first rail 452a and a second rail 452b. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b, and lubricating oil is applied. Thereby, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b are slidably connected to each other in the longitudinal direction 452c. Thus, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b can change their relative positional relationship along the longitudinal direction 452c. The first rail 452a is accommodated and fixed in a rail accommodating portion 417 formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). On the other hand, the second rail 452 b is accommodated and fixed in a rail accommodating portion 454 a formed on the rear surface of the connection plate 454.

  The second slide rail 453 has a third rail 453a and a fourth rail 453b. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b, and lubricating oil is applied. Thus, the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b are slidably connected to each other in the longitudinal direction 453c. Thus, the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b can change their relative positional relationship along the longitudinal direction 453c. The third rail 453a is accommodated and fixed in a rail accommodating portion 454b formed on the front surface of the connection plate 454a. The fourth rail 453 b is accommodated and fixed in a rail accommodating portion 455 a (FIG. 39) formed in the base plate 455.

  With such a configuration, the third movable body 450 can be moved to the base portion by sliding the second rail 452b along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to the first rail 452a fixed to the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). It moves along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to 410 (FIG. 34). Further, the fourth rail 453b slides in the longitudinal direction 453c with respect to the third rail 453a fixed to the connection plate 454 so that the third movable body 450 is in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). Move along 453c.

  In the present embodiment, the connection plate 454 connects the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 in parallel so that they are parallel to each other. Therefore, the longitudinal direction 452 c of the first slide rail 452 and the longitudinal direction 453 c of the second slide rail 453 are parallel. Thus, the third movable body 450 moves in one direction by the sliding movement of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453.

  Thus, the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 define a movement path of the third movable body 450 and function as a guide portion leading to the movement path.

  Further, the connection plate 454 can hold the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 in parallel so that they can be held at approximately the same position in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the thickness of the rendering device itself can be reduced, and a compact configuration can be achieved.

  Further, on the rear surface of the connection plate 454, a protruding portion 454 c that protrudes backward is formed. A sliding ring 456 formed of a material having a small coefficient of friction on the surface is attached to the projecting portion 454c. As will be described later, the sliding ring 456 is in contact with an abutting portion 470b (FIG. 35) which is one end surface of the moving means 470, thereby restricting the movement of the connecting plate 454 relative to the base portion 410 (FIG. 34). It is possible.

  The base plate 455 is mounted with various parts of the third movable body 450 and covers the rear of the third movable body 450 to protect the inside. The rear surface of the base plate 455 is formed with a wiring receiving portion 455b (FIG. 39) which is a recess for receiving various wirings. The wire housing portion 455b (FIG. 39) is formed up to the region where the rail housing portion 455a is formed. Thus, the wiring can be passed without contacting the second slide rail, and the wiring can be prevented from being entangled in the second slide rail 453. A wire cover 458 covering the wire housing portion 455 b is attached to the rear surface of the base plate 455. As a result, the wires housed in the wire housing portion 455b can be protected, and the problem of the wires being entangled can be reduced.

  Further, a drive motor 457 is attached to the base plate 455. The drive motor 457 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 457 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation shaft 457a can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The pivot shaft 457a is connected to the drive gear 459 as shown in FIG. Further, a driven gear 460 meshing with the drive gear 459 and a rotational gear 461 meshing with the driven gear 460 are rotatably mounted on the base plate 455. Thus, the driving force of the drive motor 457 is transmitted to the rotating gear 461.

  FIG. 40 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention from the front. FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The third movable body 450 includes a first movement base 462 and a second movement base 463. The first moving base 462 is formed with an elongated hole-like opening 462a, and is formed with a plurality of tooth molds 462b in which a plurality of tooth molds are formed in parallel. Two movement limiting projections 455c (FIG. 38) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 38) are inserted into the opening 462a formed in the first movement base 462. Thereby, the movement of the first movement base 462 is restricted in the direction in which the movement restricting projection 455c (FIG. 38) can move in the opening 462a, ie, the direction along the arrow 418 and the arrow 421.

  Further, the second movable base 463 is also provided with an elongated hole-like opening 463a, and a tooth mold portion 463b in which a plurality of tooth molds are formed in parallel. Two movement limiting projections 455d (FIG. 38) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 38) are inserted into the opening 463a formed in the second movement base 463. Thereby, the movement of the second movement base 463 is restricted in the direction in which the movement restricting protrusion 455d (FIG. 38) can move in the opening 463a, that is, the direction along the arrow 419 and the arrow 422.

  The first moving base 462 and the second moving base 463 are provided such that the respective toothed portions 462 b and the toothed portions 463 b are separated from each other. A rotating gear 461 is disposed between the toothed portion 462b and the toothed portion 463b separated from each other, and is engaged with the toothed portion 462b and the toothed portion 463b. As a result, when the rotation gear 461 rotates, the first movement base 462 and the second movement base 463 move along a predetermined direction. The first movement base 462 and the second movement base 463 are provided so as to sandwich the rotation gear 461. Therefore, the direction in which the first movement base 462 is moved by the rotation of the rotation gear 461 is opposite to the direction in which the second movement base 463 is moved.

  A detection sensor 468 is provided on the base plate 455 (FIG. 38). The detection sensor 468 can detect the position of the first movement base 462 by detecting the detection piece formed on the first movement base 462. In addition, since the first movement base 462 and the second movement base 463 mesh with and move in the same rotation gear 461, both are interlocked. Therefore, based on the detection result of the detection sensor 468, it is also possible to determine the position of the second movement base 463.

  A first decorative cover 464 made of a translucent synthetic resin is attached to the first moving base 462. In addition, an LED substrate 465 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the first decorative cover 464 from the rear. With such a configuration, the first decorative cover 464 emits light from the LED, and moves in the substantially horizontal direction as the first moving base 462 moves.

  A second decorative cover 466 made of a translucent synthetic resin is also attached to the second moving base 463. In addition, an LED substrate 467 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the second decorative cover 466 from the rear. With such a configuration, the second decorative cover 466 emits light from the LED, and moves in the substantially horizontal direction as the second moving base 463 moves.

  The third movable body 450 includes a movable base 430, a movement effect body 431, a fourth decorative cover 432, an LED substrate 433 and a third decorative cover 434.

  The movable base 430 is attached to the base plate 455 (FIG. 38) and accommodates each member such as the first moving base 462 between the base plate 455 (FIG. 38). The movable base 430 is formed with a rotation gear insertion hole 430 a through which the rotation gear 461 can be passed. The rotation gear 461 is disposed at a position where the rotation gear insertion hole 430 a is formed such that the projection 461 a is located in front of the movable base 430. As a result, the protrusion 461 a rotates in front of the movable base 430 as the rotation gear 461 rotates. Further, in the movable base 430, a guide groove 430b and a guide groove 430c formed in parallel with each other in the vertical direction are formed. The LED board 497 is attached to the movable base 430 from the rear. A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are attached to the LED substrate 497, and light is emitted from the side surface of the movable base 430.

  When viewed from the front, the movement effect body 431 has a substantially U-shape, and both end portions have a tapered shape. On the rear surface of the movement effect body 431, a protrusion 431b and a protrusion 431c (FIG. 41) protruding rearward are formed. The protrusion 431 b is inserted into a guide groove 430 b formed in the movable base 430, and the protrusion 431 c is inserted into a guide groove 430 c formed in the movable base 430. Thereby, the movement of the movement effect body 431 is limited only to the direction in which the guide groove 430 b and the guide groove 430 c are formed.

  In addition, an opening 431 a in the form of a long hole is formed in the movement effect body 431. The projection 461a formed on the rotating gear 461 is inserted into the opening 431a. As a result, when the rotation gear 461 rotates, the movement effect body 431 receives a pressing force from the protrusion 461a, and moves along the forming direction of the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c.

  The fourth decorative cover 432 is located in front of the moving effecter 431 and attached to the movable base 430. A third decorative cover 434 is attached to the fourth decorative cover 432. The third decorative cover 434 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin. An LED substrate 433 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the third decorative cover 434 from the rear. In addition, an LED substrate 498 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the third decorative cover 434 from the rear. As described above, the third decorative cover 434 and the fourth decorative cover 432 are disposed in front of the movement effect body 431. Therefore, during normal times, the movement effect body 431 is hidden behind the third decorative cover 434 or the like and can not be visually recognized. From such a state, the rotation gear 461 rotates, and the movement effect body 431 moves along the formation direction of the guide groove 430 b and the guide groove 430 c. Then, the movement effect body 431 protrudes from the third decorative cover 434 and the fourth decorative cover 432. Thus, the player can visually recognize a part of the projected movement effect body 431. Further, the LED substrate 498 is attached to be inclined so as to face downward. The plurality of LEDs provided on the LED substrate 498 emit light toward the side of the third decorative cover 434. Thereby, light can be irradiated to the movement effect body 431 which protrudes from the 3rd decoration cover 434 grade.

  The light emitted from the LED substrate 497 attached to the movable base 430 and the LED mounted on the LED substrate 498 attached to the fourth decorative cover 432 emits light from the side surface of the third movable body 450 Thus, light is emitted backward. The second slide rail 453 is attached to a central portion of the third movable body 450 which does not overlap the LED substrate 497 and the LED substrate 498 in a front view (FIG. 46). Thereby, the second slide rail 453 can be prevented from being irradiated with light, and the second slide rail 453 can be prevented from being conspicuous.

  Next, the operation of the third effect device 400 will be described using FIG. 42 to FIG. FIG. 42 to FIG. 46 show how the third rendering device 400 performs rendering operations in the order of the operations. 42 to 45 are views showing a third effect device provided in a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a front view of the third effect device as viewed from the front, (b) is a third It is the figure which looked at a part of 3 production devices from back. FIG. 46 is a front view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. In addition, regarding the (b) figure of FIGS. 42-45, illustration of the base part 410 is abbreviate | omitted, and it is made to be able to understand a mode that each structural member at the time of 3rd rendering apparatus 400 rendering operation moves.

  FIG. 42 shows the third effect apparatus 400 in which the moving means 470 is at the initial (origin) position (the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position) and is in the most inclined state. Thus, when the moving means 470 is at the initial position (origin position), the third movable body 450 is located at the lowermost position and is at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize. As described above, the position of the lowermost third movable body 450 which is hard to be recognized by the player is defined as the origin (initial) position.

  When the moving means 470 is at the initial position (origin position) and the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position, the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416. As described above, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416, it is determined that the moving means 470 is at the initial position (origin position). Further, the contact portion 470 b formed at the tip of the moving means 470 is in a state of being in contact with the sliding ring 456 attached to the connection plate 454.

  The third effect device in which the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) is driven from the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 42 and the turning gear 406 is turned counterclockwise about the turning center C1 as viewed from the rear 400 is shown in FIG. By the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the protrusion 407 moves on an arc centered on the rotation center C1. From the state shown in FIG. 42, the direction in which the protrusion 407 starts moving is close to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the protrusion 407 moves in the opening 470 a rather than moving in the direction of pushing up the moving means 470. Therefore, during the transition from the state shown in FIG. 42 to the state shown in FIG. 43, the amount of rotation of the moving means 470 is smaller than the amount of rotation of the rotation gear 406.

  As described above, by the rotation of the rotation gear 406 on the basis of the rotation center C1, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the rear centering around the rotation center C2. By the rotation of the moving means 470, the projection 451 moves in the opening 470c and is pressed by the inner wall of the opening 470c. Thereby, the third movable body 450 moves along the sliding direction (upper right direction) of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453. In FIG. 43 (b), the moving means 470 'at the initial position (origin position) is shown using a two-dot chain line so that the movement of the moving means 470 can be understood.

  The outer shape of the contact portion 470 b formed in the moving means 470 matches the arc centered on the rotation center C 2 of the moving means 470. Therefore, while the moving means 470 rotates from the state shown in FIG. 42 around the rotation center C2 to move to the state shown in FIG. It is held. Thus, the connecting plate 454 to which the sliding ring 456 is attached can not move. Thereby, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is limited, and the third movable body 450 is moved solely by the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43, a shift occurs between the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 454a that constitute the second slide rail 453. On the other hand, no displacement occurs between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b (FIG. 38) constituting the first slide rail 452.

  In the third effect apparatus shown in FIG. 43 (b), the sliding ring 456 is in a state of being in contact with the end of the contact portion 470b. Therefore, when the moving means 470 further rotates, the contact portion 470 b and the sliding ring 456 are separated, and the restriction of the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is released. That is, the first movement section 495 from the position shown in FIG. 42 (the position of the moving means 470 ′ in FIG. 43) where the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position, to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. While the moving means 470 moves, the sliding movement of the first slide rail 452 is restricted, and the sliding movement of the second slide rail 453 is permitted. Also, as will be described later, the second moving section 496 (FIG. 45) is moved from the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. 43 to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. During the movement of 470, the sliding movement of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 is permitted.

  A third effect device is shown in FIG. 44 in which the drive gear 401 (FIG. 34) is driven from the state shown in FIG. By the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the rear centering on the rotation center C2.

  From the state shown in FIG. 43, when the turning gear 406 turns, the protrusion 407 moves on an arc centered on the turning center C1. At this time, the direction in which the protrusion 407 starts moving is largely different from the direction in which the opening 470 a is formed, and is close to the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470 a is formed. Therefore, the projecting portion 407 rotates the moving means 470 largely around the rotation center C2 while hardly moving in the opening 470a. In addition, the moving means 470 that rotates rotates the projecting portion 451 with a large force in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470c is formed. Thereby, the third movable body 450 can be quickly moved in the upper right direction. Thus, when the state shown in FIG. 43 is shifted to the state shown in FIG. 44, the third movable body 450 is moved in the upper right direction more quickly than in the case where the state shown in FIG. It can be done.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the sliding ring 456 and the contact portion 470b are in a separated state. Therefore, there is nothing to restrict the movement of the connecting plate 454, and the connecting plate 454 can move relative to the base portion 410. Thus, when the moving means 470 rotates and the third movable body 450 moves in the upper right direction, not only the second slide rail 453 but also the first slide rail 452 slides. Therefore, a shift occurs in the sliding direction between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b, and the third movable body 450 is further positioned at the upper right.

  FIG. 45 shows a third effect device in which the rotation gear 406 is further rotated by driving the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) from the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 45 (b), in order to understand the movement of the moving means 470, the moving means 470 ′ at the initial position (origin position) and the moving means 470 ′ ′ at the position shown in FIG. It is illustrated using a dotted line. By the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the rear centering on the rotation center C2. By the rotation of the moving means 470, the third movable body 450 further moves in the upper right direction.

  From the state shown in FIG. 44, the locus of movement of the projecting portion 407 by the rotation of the rotation gear 406 is configured substantially along the region where the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, when the turning gear 406 turns, the protrusion 407 moves in the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the amount of rotation of the moving means 470 is small during the transition from the state shown in FIG. 44 to the state shown in FIG. In addition, the protrusion 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is pressed by the opening 470c by rotation around the rotation center C2 of the moving means 470, but the amount of pressure is small, and It moves a lot inside the opening 470c formed in the shape of a circle. Therefore, even if the rotating gear 406 rotates at the same speed, the third movable body 450 as the rotating object slowly moves in the upper right direction.

  Then, the third movable body 450 reaches the limit position where it can not move further in the upper right direction. In the present embodiment, the third movable body 450 defines the position at the most upper right as the advanced position. As described above, when the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the third movable body 450 is in a state where the whole can be viewed from the state in which a part thereof is hidden as shown in FIG. 1. This makes it easy for the player to visually recognize the third movable body 450.

  As described above, when the third movable body 450 is moved from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position, first, the sliding motion of the first slide rail 452 is restricted while the moving means moves the first moving section 495. The slide movement of the second slide rail 453 is permitted. Then, after the slide operation of the second slide rail 453 is performed, the slide operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 while the moving means moves the second movement section 496 adjacent to the first movement section 495. Allow Thereby, the operation order of the third rendering device 400 is always constant. Therefore, the movement of the third rendering device 400 can be stabilized, and a stable rendering operation can be shown to the player.

  Further, as described above, when moving the third movable body 450, the projection 407 formed on the rotation gear 406 is inserted through the opening 470a, and the projection 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is opened. It has a configuration in which it is inserted through 470c. Thus, even if the rotation gear 406 is rotated at the same speed, the movement speed of the third movable body 450 can be sharpened by changing the speed at which the third movable body 450 moves. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Further, as described in the case of transitioning from the state shown in FIG. 44 to the state shown in FIG. 45 by forming the opening 470 a in an arc shape and forming the opening 470 c in a substantially V shape, the third movable The movement of the body 450 can be small and slow. Therefore, the movement of the third movable body 450 immediately before reaching the advanced position can be made polite, and it is possible to prevent the player from showing an effect by the rough movement. Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the third movable body 450 is at the advanced position, the projecting portion 451 is at the upper end of the opening 470c having a bending portion, and the projecting portion 407 is at the lower end of the circular opening 470a positioned. For this reason, even if an unexpected force acts on the moving means 470, the positions shown in FIG. 45 are maintained without changing the positions of the protrusions 407 and the protrusions 451. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of rattling or the like in the third effect device 400 in which the third movable body 450 is at the advanced position.

  Further, the means for restricting the sliding movement of the first slide rail 452 is only the sliding ring 456 formed on the connection plate 454 and the moving means 470 having the contact portion 470 b abutting on the sliding ring 456 . Therefore, the configuration of the third rendering device 400 can be simplified.

  Further, the connecting plate 454 holds the second slide rail 453 on the advancing position side of the third movable body 450 and the first slide rail 452 on the origin (initial) position side of the third movable body 450. Therefore, the first rail 452a constituting the first slide rail 452 is provided at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and even when the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, it moves from the visually difficult position. There is no. Therefore, even if the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the first slide rail 452 can be made inconspicuous.

  Thus, when the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450 is driven. As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the driving force of the drive motor 457 is transmitted to the rotating gear 461. When the turning gear 461 turns counterclockwise as viewed from the front by the drive of the drive motor 457, the first moving base 462 meshed with the turning gear 461 is an arrow together with the first decorative cover 464 and the LED substrate 465. Move in the direction of 418. Further, the second moving base 463 engaged with the rotating gear 461 moves in the direction of the arrow 419 together with the second decorative cover 466 and the LED substrate 467.

  In addition, when the projection 461 a of the rotation gear 461 rotates in front of the movable base 430, the movement effect body 431 moves in the direction in which the guide groove 430 b and the guide groove 430 c are formed, that is, the arrow 420.

  Thus, by driving the drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450, as shown in FIG. 46, the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are It can be moved toward the outside of the movable body 450. As a result, the fourth decorative cover 432 covered by the first decorative cover 464 and the second decorative cover 466 can not be visually recognized, and the movement effect body 431 can be made to project from the fourth decorative cover 432. it can. In the following, the state shown in FIG. 45 which is the state before the deformation of the third movable body 450 is described as the first state, and the state shown in FIG. 46 which is the state after the deformation of the third movable body 450 is the second state It shall be stated.

  As described above, by deforming the third movable body 450 at the advanced position, it is possible to make the player visually recognize an unexpected change, and it is possible to enhance the rendering effect. In addition, the movement of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 can be realized by driving of one drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450. Thus, the configuration of the third rendering device 400 can be simplified.

  In addition, when the first decorative cover 464 moved toward the outside of the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front (when the third effect device 400 is viewed from the front), the third rail 453a configuring the second slide rail 453 overlap. By arranging the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) in the movement path of the first decorative cover 464 as described above, the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) can be made less noticeable.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46, the second slide rail 453 having the third rail 453 a is a position where the LED substrate 497 and the LED substrate 498 are avoided when the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front (the third movable body 450 In the middle of the Thereby, it is possible to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being irradiated with the light emitted backward from the side surface of the third movable body 450, and to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being conspicuous. it can.

  In addition, the movement of the third movable body 450 and the deformation of the third movable body 450 are performed with light emission of the LED mounted on the LED substrate 465, the LED substrate 467, and the LED substrate 433 shown in FIG. The light emission mode of the LED may be a light or blink mode, or the LED to be lighted may be made different with the passage of time. Thereby, it is possible to realize an effect that can further enhance the interest of the game.

  In order to return from the state of the third effect device shown in FIG. 46 to the state of the third effect device shown in FIG. 42, the drive motor 457 and the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) are in the opposite direction to the above direction. It suffices to drive it.

  First, in order to bring the third movable body 450 in the second state shown in FIG. 46 into the first state shown in FIG. 45, the drive motor 457 is driven in the direction opposite to the above-mentioned direction. By driving the drive motor 457, as shown in FIG. 40, the first movement base 462 moves in the direction of arrow 421, the second movement base 463 moves in the direction of arrow 422, and the movement effecter 431 moves in the direction of arrow 423. The third movable body 450 can be returned to the first state.

  Subsequently, the drive motor 401 (FIG. 34) is driven in the direction opposite to the direction described above. Thereby, the third movable body 450 shown in FIG. 45 in the advanced position can be moved to the origin (initial) position (the position of the third movable body 450 shown in FIG. 42). The third rendering device 400 does not have a means for restricting the slide movement of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 when moving the third movable body 450 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position . Therefore, the operating order of the two slide rails is not defined. However, the movement of the third movable body 450 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position is normally performed after the effect by the third effect device 400 is finished. Therefore, the player does not pay attention to the third movable body 450, and it is not necessary to consider the operation order of the third rendering device 400 so much.

  Next, the relationship between the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 described above will be described. As described above, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are arranged around the inner frame 40 provided at the center of the game board 2 as shown in FIG. Behind the inner frame 40, a space (not shown) for housing the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 is formed.

  47 to 51 are diagrams focusing on the first to third effect devices provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is (a). It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition of the 1st movable body shown. FIG. 52 is a front view focusing on the first to third effect devices provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in order to explain the situation in which a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other. Of the In FIG. 47A to FIG. 51A and FIG. 52, the inner frame 40 and the image display device 5 are shown by a two-dot chain line so that the configuration of each rendering device can be easily understood. ing.

  All of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 shown in FIG. 47 (a) are in the initial state. That is, the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450 are at the origin (initial) position, and as shown in FIG. 47 (a), at least a part of each movable body is inside It is hidden behind the frame 40 and so on. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize all the appearances of the movable bodies, or to be invisible. The fact that the first movable body 211 is at the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first operation (rotational operation) is determined by the detection piece 255a being detected by the first detection sensor 257.

  The first rendering device 200 and the second rendering device 300 shown in FIG. 48A are in the initial state, and the third rendering device 400 is in the advancing state. At this time, the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are at the origin (initial) position. Therefore, the positions of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are the same as the positions shown in FIG. On the other hand, the third movable body 450 is at the advanced position. Therefore, as compared with the position shown in FIG. 47, the third movable body 450 is at the position moved to the upper right, and has advanced to near the inner center of the inner frame 40. Therefore, the player can easily visually recognize the entire appearance of the third movable body 450.

  The second rendering device 300 and the third rendering device 400 shown in FIG. 49A are in an initial state. On the other hand, the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 49A performs the second motion (circular motion) from the first movable body 211 ′ where the first movable body 211 is at the origin (initial) position. It has moved somewhat to the left. The first movable body 211 does not perform the first movement (rotational movement) while performing the second movement (circular movement). As described above, by causing the first movable body 211 located at the origin (initial) position to perform only the second operation (circular movement), the first movable member 211 interferes with another rendering device or the inner frame 40 by the first operation (rotational operation). It can be moved to a position where there is no fear. As described above, when moving the first movable body 211 to the position shown in FIG. 49, the rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222, and the holding torque that causes the motion of the pivot shaft 222a to act is acting (excitation (excitation) Retention). As a result, it is possible to prevent the first movable body 211 from performing an unexpected rotational movement and coming into contact with another rendering device or the inner frame 40. As described above, since the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 49A does not perform the first operation (rotational operation) from the state shown in FIG. 48A, the rotation of the first movable body 211 is performed. FIG. 49 (b) showing the situation is the same as FIG. 48 (b).

  The second rendering device 300 and the third rendering device 400 shown in FIG. 50 (a) are in the initial state. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 50A, the first movable body 211 has reached the position just before the advanced position by performing the first operation (circular motion) and the second operation (rotation operation). In the state. As shown in FIG. 50 (b) showing the rotation state of the first movable body 211, the protrusion 254a inserted in the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260 as the drive motor 222 is driven for several more steps. Do. That is, it can be said that the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 50 (b) is located just before the advanced position in the movable range in the first operation. Similarly, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 50 (a) reaches the advanced position by driving the drive motor 231 (FIG. 14 etc.) several steps further within the movable range in the second operation (circular motion) Position (i.e., the position immediately before the advanced position). As described above, when the first movable body 211 reaches the position immediately before the advanced position in the movable range in the first operation, the detection piece 255 a is detected by the second detection sensor 256.

  The first rendering device 200 and the second rendering device 300 shown in FIG. 51 (a) are in the advanced state, and the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are in the vicinity of the inner center (the advanced position) of the inner frame 40. It has made inroads. On the other hand, the third rendering device 400 shown in FIG. 51 (a) is in the initial state. As described above, by setting both the first rendering device 200 and the second rendering device 300 in the advanced state, as shown in FIG. 51A, the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are united. It is possible to make the player visually recognize as if it were. In the rotation state of the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 51 (a), as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260 and the first movable The body 211 is in a situation where it can not rotate counterclockwise any more (is in the advanced position). The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 between the state (at the position immediately before the advanced position) of FIG. 50 and the state (at the advanced position) of FIG.

  The second rendering device 300 and the third rendering device 400 shown in FIG. 52 are in the advanced state, and the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 are advanced to the vicinity of the inner center (the advanced position) of the inner frame 40 There is. The first movable body 211 of the first rendering device 200 is at the advanced position in the movable range in the second movement (circular movement), and in the movable range in the first movement (rotational movement), at the origin (initial) position, Or there is none in the advance position. The first movable body 211 is hatched so that it can be easily distinguished from other movable bodies. As shown in FIG. 52, the first movable body 211 overlaps the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450. That is, when the second movable body 311 is in the advanced state, the first movable body 211 interferes with the second movable body 311 in a part of the movable range. Similarly, when the third movable body 450 is in the advanced state, the first movable body 211 interferes with the third movable body 450 in a part of the movable range. On the other hand, the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 do not interfere with each other no matter how the two movable bodies are moved. As described above, when there is a possibility that the movable bodies interfere with each other, it is necessary to control so that the movable bodies do not interfere with each other during the rendering operation.

  The above is the configuration of the first effect device 200 to the third effect device 400 in this embodiment. Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In main substrate 11, when power supply from power supply substrate 10 is started and microcomputer 100 for game control is activated, the game control as shown in the flow chart of FIG. 53 after CPU 104 executes a predetermined security check process, etc. Execute the main process.

  When the game control main process shown in FIG. 53 is started, the CPU 104 executes the processes of steps S1 to S19 shown in the drawing. FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing a game control timer interrupt process which is executed based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the game control microcomputer 100. During execution of the game control main process, specifically, when a timer interrupt occurs in a period during which the interrupt is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19 in FIG. 53, the microcomputer for game control The CPU 104 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 54, which is activated in response to the occurrence of the timer interrupt.

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control microcomputer 120 (specifically, the CPU 120A) executes the effect control main process shown in FIG. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process.

  When the effect control main process is started, the effect control microcomputer 120 first clears the RAM area, sets various initial values, and initializes the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control. An initialization process is performed (step S71).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 120 executes movable body break-in processing to execute the break-in operation of moving each movable body (S72). The break-in operation is an operation performed to suppress influence on the movement of the movable body because the movement of the movable body is not used.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S72 of FIG. 55 as the movable body break-in process. In the illustrated example, although not particularly shown, the movable body break-in process is repeatedly performed for several minutes of the movable body (in this embodiment, three movable bodies of the first movable body to the third movable body are provided) Since the movable body break-in process is performed three times). In the movable body break-in process shown in FIG. 56, the effect control microcomputer 120 first confirms the detection sensor whether or not the movable body targeted for the movable body break-in process is located at the origin position. (Step S711). In the process of step S711, for example, if the target movable body is the first movable body, the first movable body is at the initial position by confirming the first detection sensor 257 and the first detection sensor 261. It is determined whether or not it is located at the (origin position) (if it is the second movable body, the detection sensor 333 and if it is the third movable body, the detection sensor 415 may be checked).

  If it is determined in step S711 that it is not located at the origin position (step S711; No), the effect control microcomputer 120 reports an abnormality of the movable body being a target of the movable body break-in process (step S712) . The notification in step S712 may be performed by the display on the image display device 5 and the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether an operation to stop the notification has been performed by the store clerk at the game arcade (step S713). When it is determined that the operation to stop the notification is not performed (Step S713; No), the process of Step S713 is repeatedly performed until the operation to stop the notification is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation to stop the notification has been performed (step S713; Yes), or when it is determined in step S711 that the operation is positioned at the origin position (step S711; Yes) Controls the drive motor to move the movable body to be subjected to the movable body break-in process to the break-in position (step S714). The break-in position may be a position at which the cable connected to the movable body extends and there is no margin. Then, for example, the number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance, and the drive motor may be moved to the run-in position by driving the drive motor by the number of steps. In this embodiment, the movable body break-in process is repeatedly performed for several minutes, but in the movable body break-in process, a plurality of movable bodies (two or all of the plurality of movable bodies) The movable body may be operated in parallel in parallel. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, some of the first to third movable bodies in this embodiment interfere with each other, so in the process of step S714 in FIG. 56, the respective movable bodies interfere with each other. The number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance as the break-in position. In the process of step S714, for example, if the target movable body is the first movable body 211, the drive motor 222 and the drive motor 231 are sequentially controlled to move the first movable body 211 to the break-in position. To do (both rotational and circular movements). If the target movable body is the second movable body 311, the drive motor 351 is controlled, and if the third movable body 450, the drive motor 401 is controlled to move the movable body to the break-in position. In addition, with regard to a plurality of movable bodies in a positional relationship that can interfere with each other, a break-in process may be performed on the other movable bodies after detecting that one movable body is in the non-interference state.

  After executing the process of step S714, the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an abnormality is detected in the movement of the movable body in the process of step S714 (step S715). In the process of step S <b> 715, for example, it may be determined that the target movable body is abnormal when it does not move at the original position or the like. If an abnormality is detected in the process of step S715 (step S715; Yes), the effect control microcomputer 120 reports an abnormality of the movable body that is the target of the movable body break-in process (step S716). The notification in step S716 may be performed by display on the image display device 5 and audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R as in the process of step S712.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether an operation to stop the notification has been performed by the store clerk at the game arcade (step S717). When it is determined that the operation to stop the notification is not performed (Step S717; No), the process of Step S717 is repeatedly performed until the operation to stop the notification is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation to stop the notification has been performed (step S717; Yes), or when it is determined in step S715 that no abnormality is detected (step S715; No), the effect control microcomputer 120 The drive motor is controlled to move the movable body to be subjected to the movable body break-in process to the home position (step S718), and the movable body break-in process is ended. The origin position and the break-in position may be reciprocated in the process of step S714 or the process of step S718. As described above, after the movable body break-in process is performed on one movable body, the movable body break-in process is performed on the other movable body.

  In this manner, by performing the movable body break-in process, for example, the cable connected to the movable body can be in a bent state to be in an extended state, and the movement can be accustomed to smoothly operate the movable body . In particular, the cable connected to the movable body may become hard when the temperature is low, which may affect the movement of the movable body. Therefore, by performing such movable body break-in processing, the movable body can be It can be operated smoothly.

  Referring back to FIG. 55, after the movable body break-in process of step S72 is performed, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the origin position detection flag indicating that it is the movable body movement process immediately after the movable body break-in process. (Step S73). Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, the movable body operation which is a common processing routine between the case where the movable body is operated as the advance notice effect and the case where the movable body is operated as part of the process of detecting the origin position. Execute the process Therefore, in the process of step S73, as part of the process of detecting the origin position, an origin position detection flag indicating that the movable body operation process immediately after the movable body break-in process is to be performed is set in the on state. Then, the movable body operation processing is performed to check the motion of each movable body in the effect such as the advance notice effect, detect the origin position of each movable body by each detection sensor, or move each movable body to the origin position. Execute (step S73A). The movable body operation process will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S73A, the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S74). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S74; No), the process of step S74 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control microcomputer 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but uses a CPU that does not automatically cause the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue an interrupt disable instruction (DI instruction). The effect control microcomputer 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on at step S74 (step S74; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S75), and command analysis processing is executed (step S76). In the command analysis process executed in step S76, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read and then read. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the output control command issued are performed.

  After the command analysis process is performed in step S76, an effect control process process is performed (step S77). In the effect control process of step S77, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the decoration light such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation of each movable body, is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S77, effect random number updating process is executed (step S78), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit are used as various random number values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S74.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S77 of FIG. 55 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 selects one of the following steps S180 to S187, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S180 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". Whether or not the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command or the like from the main substrate 11 is received. And the like.

  The variable display start setting process of step S181 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decorative symbol on image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative symbol and presentation control pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. is included. Further, the variable display start setting process includes a process of executing and setting a movable body effect for operating one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450.

  The variable display effect process of step S 182 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable-displayed rendering process, the CPU 120A performs rendering control such as display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and movable object control data for rendering corresponding to a timer value in a predetermined rendering control process timer. Read execution data. In accordance with the effect control execution data read at this time, for example, determination of a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121, determination of various instructions to be transmitted to the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are performed. Based on the output of various signals based on these determination results, various effects control during the special figure game is executed using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. Is done. Then, when the end code is read out from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display control signal is transmitted to the VDP 121 or the like to display a finalized decorative symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, or the special symbol game is ended. The effect image corresponding to is displayed. Further, in the variable display effect process, one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450 are operated in accordance with the contents set in the variable display start setting process of step S181. It includes a process of executing a movable body effect.

  The processing for waiting for a special drawing in step S183 is processing to be executed when the value of the rendering process flag is "3." In the special-image-per-wait process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the jackpot start designation command is received, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "6" which is a value corresponding to the jackpot middle rendering processing. On the other hand, when the small hitting start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the small hitting middle effect processing. In addition, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the big hit start specified command or the small hit start specified command, it is determined that the special view display result in the special view game is "missing", and the effect process flag Update the value to the initial value "0".

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S184 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the small hitting medium effect processing, the CPU 120A performs output control of various commands to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effects control in the small hit gaming state is performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hitting medium effect processing, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the small hit ending effect processing in response to the reception of the small hit end designation command from the main substrate 11. Do.

  The small hitting end effect process of step S185 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect processing, the CPU 120A performs output control of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various kinds of effect control at the end of the small hit gaming state are performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  The big hit inside effect process of step S186 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit, during the rendering process, the CPU 120A performs output control of various signals to the VDP 121, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like based on the presentation control execution data read from the predetermined presentation control pattern. As a result, various effects are controlled in the jackpot gaming state using various effect devices. Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing, in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command from the main substrate 11 or the like.

  The ending effect process of step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In the ending effect process, the CPU 120A performs output control of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various kinds of effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state are performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S181 of FIG. 57 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 58, the CPU 120A first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11, and the special view display result is "lost" or not. It is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special view display result is "loss" (step S521; Yes), for example, the fluctuation pattern designated by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from main substrate 11 or the like. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that it is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for left fixed symbol determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like By referring to the left fixed symbol determination table, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred By doing this or the like, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred By doing this or the like, the determined fixed decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed decoration symbol is determined. In the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the determined decorative symbol of the non-reach combination to be the predetermined chance symbol, corresponding to the case where the variable symbol advance is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining left and right fixed symbols to be updated which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in RAM is extracted and predetermined stored in effect data memory 122 etc. The symbol displayed and stopped together in the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols by referring to the left and right fixed symbol determination table of the The number determines the same decorative pattern. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the determined decorative symbol which is displayed in the stop in the "in" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the determined decoration pattern becomes a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol becomes identical to the symbol number of the left determined decoration symbol and the right determined decoration symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, etc., the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special view display result is not "loss" (step S521; No), the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special view display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S525). When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as an opening chance eye A combination of symbols is determined (step S528). As an example, it corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "probable" or "small hit" is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and it becomes the final stop symbol which constitutes any one of a plurality of opening chances. Determine the combination of the decoration design symbols. In this case, numerical data representing a random number for updating a chance is determined by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM, and the predetermined chance data stored in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. It is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols that make up any of the opening chance eyes by doing.

  When it is determined in step S525 that "non-probability" or "probability" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), a finalized decorative symbol of the final stop design constituting the big hit combination A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determined to be updated by a random counter of the RAM or the like is extracted, and then predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like The symbol numbers displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in a stop pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 with reference to the jackpot decision symbol determination table etc. Determine the same decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the presence or absence of the promotion effect in the jackpot, and the like, a determination is made to determine a different decoration pattern as the decoration pattern.

  As described above, it is determined in the process of step S 524 or S 526 whether the reach state with the probability change symbol or the reach state with the non probability variation symbol. Therefore, even if it is determined to have the same fluctuation time (if it is determined to have the same fluctuation pattern), there are cases where it will be in the reach state with a definite variation pattern or in a reach condition with a non definite variation pattern, ie, reach Regardless of the symbol constituting the symbol, the common fluctuation time will be determined, and the fluctuation pattern can be reduced.

  After performing the process of step S526 or after performing the process of step S524, the execution setting of the movable body effect for operating any one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450 The movable object presentation setting process is performed (step S527). FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an example of the movable body effect setting process executed in step S527 of FIG. In the movable body effect setting process shown in FIG. 59, the CPU 120A first determines whether the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S621). The effect restriction flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the movable body effect is restricted, and may be set to the on state in the movable body operation process described later.

  When it is determined that the effect restriction flag is set to the off state (step S621; No), the CPU 120A refers to the movable body effect execution determination table shown in FIG. (Step S622). In the process of step S 622, the type of reach effect of the super reach may be specified by confirming the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 side. Further, when it is determined in the process of step S 622 that the movable body effect is to be performed, the execution setting of the movable body effect may be performed.

  The movable body effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 60 operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 when executing whether or not to execute the movable body effect according to the type of reach effect of the super reach. A determination ratio of which type of movable body effect is to be executed is assigned to the movable body effect to be caused to move and the movable body effect to cause the third movable body 450 to operate. In this embodiment, the ratio of the Super Reach B becoming a big hit when the Super Reach B is executed is higher than that of the Super Reach B than in the Super Reach A. The decision ratio may be assigned such that the probability of being a big hit is higher than if it was not executed. In the illustrated example, the presence or absence and the type of movable object effect execution are assigned according to the type of reach effect of super reach, but may be assigned according to the variable display result.

  As shown in the figure, in the case of the reach effect of the super reach A, the determination ratio is assigned to the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311, and the super reach B and the super reach C In the case of the reach effect, in addition to the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311, the determination ratio is also allocated to the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450. Further, in the case of the reach effect of Super Reach C, the determination ratio assigned to the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is higher than in the case of the reach effect of Super Reach B. Therefore, when the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is performed, the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is performed. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the type of movable object effect to be executed. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of the normal reach, the movable object effect is set not to be executed. In addition, the movable body effect which operates the 1st movable body 211 and the 2nd movable body 311 is a movable body effect which forms one production | presentation aspect, when each movable body interlock | cooperates and operates.

  Referring back to FIG. 59, after executing the processing of step S622, CPU 120A determines whether or not the type of the movable body effect determined in the process of step S622 is a movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450. (Step S624). When it is determined that the third movable body 450 is to be operated (step S624; Yes), the CPU 120A performs the operation of the third movable body 450 in the movable body operation process described later (that is, the step of FIG. 63) The third movable body control flag indicating that the process is started from S437 is set in the on state (step S625), and the movable body effect setting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S624 that the movable object effect is not to cause the third movable body 450 to operate (step S624; No), the CPU 120A ends the movable object effect setting process.

  If it is determined in step S621 that the effect restriction flag is in the on state (step S621; Yes), other than the operation of the movable body according to the movable body effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 60 as in the process of step S622. The execution setting of the effect (for example, sound, lamp display, effect image, etc.) is performed (step S623), and the movable object effect setting process is ended. In the process of step S623, separately from this, execution setting of a predetermined effect may be performed.

  Referring back to FIG. 58, after one of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S528 is performed, an effect control pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). In step S530, CPU 120A, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the content determined in step S527 (the movable object effect), etc. Any one of the effect control patterns of may be selected and set as a use pattern. In this embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed (when the execution setting of the movable body effect is performed in step S527), the effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed is selected. . In the effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed, the drive motor 222 and the drive motor 231 for operating the first movable body 211, the drive motor 351 for operating the second movable body 311, and the drive for operating the third movable body 450 The timing etc. which output a control signal to the motor 401 are preset. Note that the movable object presentation period may be set by selecting the presentation control pattern in the process of step S530. Subsequently, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the effect data memory 122 is set (step S531).

  Then, the setting for starting the change of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP 121 or the like, for example, and provided in the display area of the image display device 5. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S533), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S182 of FIG. 57 as the variable-display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 61, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S801). As an example, in the process of step S801, when the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, decremented by 1) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S801 (step S801; No), it is determined whether it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S806). The reach effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in step S806 that it is a reach effect period (step S806; Yes), for example, effect operation control for achieving reach effect based on effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, etc The effect control is performed (step S 807).

  After executing the reach effect control in step S807, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is a movable object effect period for executing movable object effect (step S808). As described above, the movable object presentation period may be set in the process of step S 622 of FIG. 60. If it is determined in step S808 in FIG. 61 that the movable body effect period is over (step S808; Yes), it is determined whether the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S809). When it is determined that the effect restriction flag is in the off state (step S809; No), the type of the type set in the movable object effect setting process of FIG. 59, for example, based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. A movable body operation process is performed to execute movable body effects (step S811). The movable body operation processing will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S809 that the effect restriction flag is on (step S809; Yes), effects other than the operation of the movable body are executed according to the contents set in the process of step S623 of FIG. S810). In the process of step S810, for example, the image display device 5 may perform an effect of displaying a character, such as a cut-in, so as to correspond to a period preset as a movable object effect execution period. Further, although the movable body does not operate, only the effect display for emphasizing the operation of the movable body may be performed on the image display device 5. The effect display may be the same as that performed when moving the movable body, or may be different (for example, different display colors). In the process of step S810 in FIG. 61, the effect restriction flag may be set to the on state by the movable body operation process being once executed in the process of step S811. In this case, the process of FIG. A process similar to the process of step S623 may be performed to perform effects other than the movement of the movable body.

  After executing any of steps S810 and S811, if it is determined in step S806 that it is not a reach effect period (step S806; No), or if it is determined in step S808 that it is not a movable object effect period (step S808). No), after the CPU 120A performs the rendering operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern based on the setting in the rendering control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, for example (step S819), While the variable display is performed, the effect processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S820). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step S820; No), the variable display effect processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination command, a predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol determination command normally. You may

  When the symbol determination command is received in step S820 (step S820; Yes), the final display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to VDP 121 etc. Control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol (decision symbol) is performed (step S821). At this time, a fixed time predetermined as the jackpot start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S822).

  After the processing of step S822 is executed, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the processing for waiting for a special figure (step S823), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

  A movable body effect or the like is executed by repeatedly performing the effect control process described above.

  62 and 63 are flowcharts showing an example of the movable body operation process performed in the process of step S73A of FIG. 55 and step S811 of FIG. In the movable body operation process shown in FIG. 62, the CPU 120A first determines whether the third movable body control flag is in the on state (step S411). As described above, the third movable body control flag is turned on when the movable body operation process is performed in the process of step S811 in FIG. 61 and the third movable body 450 is operated It is a flag that is set to the state.

  If it is determined that the third movable body control flag is in the off state (step S411; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the second operation flag is set to the on state (step S412). The second operation flag is a flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is in operation, and is set to the on state in the process of step S425 described later.

  If it is determined that the second operation flag is in the off state (step S412; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the first operation flag is set in the on state (step S413). The first operation flag is a flag indicating that the first movable body 211 is in operation, and is set to the on state in the process of step S421 described later.

  If it is determined that the first operation flag is in the OFF state (step S413: No), whether the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are located at the origin position, or are they detected by corresponding sensors It is judged by confirming whether or not it is (step S414). In the process of step S414, not only the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311, but also the third movable body 450 may be determined. When it is determined that at least one of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is not positioned at the origin position (step S414; No), the CPU 120A corresponds to the movable body determined to be not positioned at the origin position A control signal is output to the drive motor to move the movable body determined not to be at the home position to the home position (step S415).

  After executing the process of step S415, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body moved to the origin position in step S415 is located at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S414 (step S416). If the CPU 120A determines that it is not located at the home position again (step S416; No), the CPU 120A increases the drive amount over the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the home position. The control signal is output (for example, double the amount of drive) to move the movable body determined not to be located at the origin position to the origin position (step S417).

  After executing the process of step S417, the CPU 120A increases the drive amount in the process of step S417 and determines whether the movable body moved to the origin position is at the origin position or not, similar to the process of step S414. To determine (step S418). If it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S418; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S419), and the movable body operation processing is ended. In addition, although illustration is omitted, while setting the production restriction flag to ON state, making the image display device 5 display a notification screen for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the movable body, the game board 2 or the game The light emitting means (not shown) for alarm notification provided in the machine frame 3 may emit light.

  If it is determined in any of steps S414, S416, and S418 that it is positioned at the origin position (step S414; S416; if determined as Yes in any of S418), the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222 are sequentially The control signal is output to start the operation of the first movable body 211 (step S420). In the process of step S420, as described above, even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation), it moves to a position where it does not interfere with another rendering device or the inner frame 40 (ie, a circle The rated current is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque to stop the movement of the rotation shaft 222a (excitation holding) until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second operation which is a motion) . Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position not interfering with the game frame even when the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation), switching may be performed so as not to apply a holding torque to stop the movement of the pivot shaft 222a. According to this, it is possible to appropriately manage the state change of the movable body by a plurality of operations, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of positional deviation due to one state affecting the other state. In addition, the said holding torque (excitation holding | maintenance) is made to act also when each movable body is located in an origin position, and, thereby, position shift is prevented. After the process of step S420 is performed, a first operation flag indicating that the first movable body 211 is in operation is set to the on state (step S421).

  After the process of step S421 is performed, or when it is determined that the first operation flag is set to the on state in step S413 (step S413; Yes), the first operation (rotational movement) by the first movable body 211 Thus, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 211 is located at a position immediately before the advanced position based on whether or not it is detected by the second detection sensor 256 (step S422). If it is determined that the position is not immediately before the advanced position (step S422; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the origin position detection flag is set to the on state, that is, the movable body operation process is executed by the process of step S73A. It is determined whether it has been done (step S423). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S423; Yes), the movable body operation process is not repeatedly performed, so the process returns to the process of step S422. On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the off state (step S423; No), the movable body operation processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S422 that the first movable body 211 is positioned at the position immediately before the advanced position, a control signal is output to the drive motor 351 to start the operation of the second movable body 311 (step S424). As described above, since it is determined that the first movable body 211 is positioned immediately before the advanced position, the second movable body 311 starts to operate, so that the interlocking operation of the movable body can be performed quickly. It is possible to prevent the decline in interest. After the process of step S424 is performed, a second operation flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is in operation is set to the on state (step S425).

  After the process of step S425 is performed, or when it is determined in step S412 that the second operation flag is set to the on state (step S412; Yes), the operations of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 It is determined by checking whether each movable body is positioned at the advanced position or not (step S426). Specifically, in the process of step S426, the drive motor is detected after the second detection sensor 256 detects that the first movable body 211 is positioned immediately before the advanced position (after the second state is established) It is determined that the first movable body 211 is located at the advanced position based on both whether or not the motor 222 is driven by a predetermined number of steps and whether it is detected by the second detection sensor 262. Further, with regard to the second movable body 311, it is determined that the second movable body 311 in use is positioned at the advanced position depending on whether it is detected by the detection sensor 335.

  When it is determined in step S426 that the operation of at least one of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is not completed (step S426; No), the CPU 120A sets the origin position detection flag in the on state In other words, it is determined whether or not the movable body operation process has been performed by the process of step S73A (step S427). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S427; Yes), the movable body operation process is not repeatedly performed, so the process returns to the process of step S426. On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the off state (step S427; No), the movable body operation processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S426 that the operation of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is completed, that is, if it is determined that both movable bodies are positioned at the advanced position (step S426; Yes), the CPU 120A Clears the first operation flag and the second operation flag to the off state (step S428). After executing the process of step S428, the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 351 to move the second movable body 311 to the home position (step S429).

  After the process of step S429 is performed, it is determined by checking whether or not the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position, and whether or not it is detected by the detection sensor 333 (step S430). If it is determined that the second movable body 311 is not positioned at the origin position (step S430; No), the CPU 120A sets the driving amount for the drive motor corresponding to the movable body determined not to be positioned at the origin position. A control signal to increase and drive (for example, double the amount of drive) is output to move the movable body determined not to be at the origin position to the origin position (step S431).

  After executing the processing of step S431, the CPU 120A determines whether the movable body moved to the origin position by increasing the drive amount is positioned at the origin position in the same manner as the processing previously determined (step S432). If it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S432; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the on state, and the movable body operation processing is ended (step S433). In the processing of steps S431 to S433, if it is determined that the second movable body 311 is not positioned at the origin position other than the first movable body 211 or if the third movable body 450 is not positioned at the origin position It is also executed when it is determined. Therefore, in the processes of steps S431 to S433, the detection sensor or the drive motor corresponding to the movable body determined not to be positioned at the origin position may be controlled. If it is determined in step S432 that it is positioned at the origin position (step S432; Yes), the process proceeds to steps S434, S436, and S451 according to the determined movable body. Good.

  When it is determined in step S430 or step S432 that the first movable body 211 is positioned at the origin position (step S430; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A sequentially outputs control signals to the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222. Thus, the first movable body 211 is moved to the home position (step S434). After the process of step S434 is performed, it is determined by checking whether or not the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position, and whether or not it is detected by the first detection sensor 257 and the first detection sensor 261. (Step S435). When it is determined that the first movable body 211 is not positioned at the origin position (Step S435; No), the processing after Step S431 described above is executed. Thus, when operating the first movable body and the second movable body in the direction to return the home position, it is confirmed that the second mobile body is positioned at the home position (that is, completely stored) Start the operation of returning the first movable body to the home position (when the first movable body and the second movable body are moved toward the advanced position, the first movable body is in the advanced position). The second movable body is operated at a position just before the advanced position which has not completely advanced.

  When it is determined in step S435 or step S432 that the second movable body 311 is positioned at the origin position (step S430; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether the origin position detection flag is set to the on state. Is determined (step S436). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the OFF state (step S436; No), the CPU 120A determines that the movable object effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is ended, and the movable body operation processing is performed. Finish.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S436 that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S436; Yes), or the third movable body control flag is set to the on state in step S411 ( That is, when it is determined that the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is executed (step S411; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether the third operation flag is set to the on state (step S 437). The third operation flag is a flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is in operation, and is set to the on state in the process of step S445 described later.

  If it is determined that the third operation flag is in the off state (step S437; No), it is checked whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position, and whether or not it is detected by the detection sensor 415. (Step S438). When it is determined that the third movable body 450 is not positioned at the origin position (step S438; No), the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 401 for operating the third movable body 450, and the third movable body The position 450 is moved to the home position (step S439).

  After executing the process of step S439, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the third movable body 450 is positioned at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S438 (step S440). If it is determined that the drive motor 401 is not located at the home position again (step S440; No), the CPU 120A controls the drive motor 401 to drive the drive amount to be larger than that at step S439 (for example, double drive amount) A signal is output to move the third movable body 450 to the home position (step S441).

  After executing the process of step S441, the CPU 120A determines again whether or not the third movable body 450 is positioned at the origin position, similarly to the process of step S414 (step S442). If it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S442; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S443), and the movable body operation processing is ended. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, while setting a production | presentation restriction | limiting flag in an ON state, you may display the alerting | reporting screen which alert | reports that abnormality generate | occur | produced on the movable body on the image display apparatus 5.

  When it is determined in any of steps S438, S440, and S442 that it is positioned at the origin position (step S438; S440; S442 determines Yes), a control signal is output to the drive motor 401. Then, the operation of the third movable body 450 is started (step S444). After the process of step S444 is performed, a third operation flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is in operation is set to the on state (step S445).

  After the process of step S445 or when it is determined in step S437 that the third operation flag is set to the on state (step S437; Yes), whether the operation of the third movable body 450 is completed or not It is determined whether or not the third movable body 450 is positioned at the advanced position, and whether or not the drive motor 401 has been driven by a predetermined number of steps from the position at the origin position (step S446). In the process of step S446, it is determined whether or not the drive motor 401 is at the advanced position according to the number of steps of the drive motor 401. However, separately from this, a detection sensor is provided, and whether it is positioned at the advanced position by the detection sensor It may be determined whether or not. When it is determined that the movable body is not positioned at the advanced position (step S446; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the origin position detection flag is set to the on state, that is, the movable body operation process is executed by the process of step S73A. It is determined whether or not it is (step S447). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the on state (step S447; Yes), the movable body operation process is not repeatedly performed, so the process returns to the process of step S446. On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the OFF state (step S447; No), the movable body operation processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S446 that the third movable body 450 is positioned at the advanced position, that is, if it is determined that the operation of the third movable body 450 is completed (step S446; Yes), the third operation flag is set. It is cleared to the off state (step S448). After executing the process of step S448, the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 401 to move the third movable body 450 to the home position (step S449). After the process of step S449 is performed, it is determined by checking whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position, or whether it is detected by the detection sensor 415 (step S450). When it is determined that the third movable body 450 is not positioned at the origin position (Step S450; No), the processing after Step S431 described above is executed.

  If it is determined in step S450 or step S432 that the third movable body 450 is positioned at the origin position (step S450; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A turns off the origin position detection flag and the third movable body control flag (Step S 451), and the movable body operation processing ends.

  The effect restriction flag set in the on state in the movable operation process may be cleared to the off state, for example, when the power is turned on again. In addition, after the power is turned on again, it may be cleared to the off state when it is detected to be at the home position.

  FIG. 64 shows the case where the second movable body 311 is operated before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 when the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is performed, and 15 is a timing chart showing time comparison with the case of operating the second movable body 311 after waiting for the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (A), when the second movable body 311 is operated before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211, the first movable body 211 is positioned just before the advanced position in step S422 of FIG. The operation of the second movable body 311 is started in response to the determination that the second movable body 311 is determined. Then, the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position at the timing illustrated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 64 (B), the movement of the second movable body 311 is triggered by the movement of the first movable body 211 to the advanced position, that is, the detection of the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211. Start. In this case, the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position by the time difference shown in the figure, as compared with the case where the second movable body 311 is operated before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. The timing is delayed. Since the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 cooperate with each other at the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 64 (A), the second movable body is completed before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed. By operating 311, the illustrated time difference and association operation can be performed quickly.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  The CPU 120A operates the second movable body 311 before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211, as shown in FIG. More specifically, the operation of the second movable body 311 is started when it is determined in step S422 in FIG. 62 that the first movable body 211 is positioned at the position immediately before the advanced position. Therefore, the operation of the first movable body 211 and the operation of the second movable body 311 can be performed in an overlapping manner, and the interlocking operation can be performed quickly. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in gaming.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 120 operates the movable body break-in process to temporarily operate each movable body from the origin position to a position where the cable connected to the movable body extends and the margin disappears, and the operation of each movable body Operation confirmation processing (the movable body operation processing of step S73A) for confirming the According to this, since the movement of the movable body is not used, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the malfunction of the movable body.

  If it is determined that the second movable body 311 is positioned at the origin position in the process of step S430 (or step S432) in FIG. 62, the CPU 120A sets the first movable body 211 to the origin position in the process of step S434. Move it. That is, when the second movable body 311 is in the non-interference state where it does not interfere with the first movable body 211, the first movable body 211 is moved from the advanced position to the origin position (changed from the third state to the first state) It is possible to start the operation. Therefore, while performing interlocking movement of a movable body quickly, interference with the 1st movable body 211 and the 2nd movable body 311 can be avoided.

  After the CPU 120A once moves the movable body to the home position, if it is determined that the movable body is not located at the home position (for example, when it is determined No in step S416 of FIG. 62), the origin is determined in step S417. The control signal corresponding to the movable body determined to be not positioned is output to the drive motor corresponding to the movable body and driven (for example, doubled the drive amount) by increasing the drive amount, and is positioned at the origin position The movable body determined not to be moved is moved to the home position. Therefore, the possibility of the movable body returning to the home position can be increased.

  When the effect restriction flag is set to the on state, the CPU 120A performs execution setting of effects other than the operation of the movable body (for example, sound, lamp display, effect image, etc.) in the process of step S623 of FIG. Limit the movement of the body. Also, once the effect restriction flag is set to the on state, for example, it is cleared to the off state only when the power is turned on again, or when it is detected that the home position is located after the power is turned on. It is not necessary to determine whether or not the movable body can be operated each time the movable body is operated. According to this, when a failure occurs in at least one movable body, mutual interference of the plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed, and the processing load can be reduced.

  Further, until the CPU 120A moves to a position at which the first movable body 211 does not interfere with another rendering device or the inner frame 40 even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation) in the process of step S420 in FIG. That is, until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second operation which is a circular motion), the rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222 to apply the holding torque to stop the movement of the rotation shaft 222a (excitation Retention). Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position that does not interfere with the game frame even when the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation), switching is performed so as not to apply holding torque to stop the movement of the pivot shaft 222a. According to this, while being able to manage appropriately the state change of the movable body by several operation | movement, position shift can be prevented. Note that switching whether to apply the holding torque is also performed similarly in the case of operating the movable body in the operation check of the movable body in step S73A as well as in the case of operating the movable body as the movable body effect . Therefore, while being able to manage appropriately the state change of the movable body at the time of operation confirmation, position shift can be prevented.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be shown in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may have a part of the configuration.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in the movable body operation process of FIG. 62 that at least one movable body is not positioned at the origin position, the effect restriction flag is set to the on state, and the process of step S623 of FIG. In the process, the operation of all the movable bodies is prohibited, and the execution setting of the effect other than the movement of the movable bodies (for example, voice display, lamp display, effect image, etc.) is set, but this is an example. For example, the movement of the movable body that is determined not to be at the home position may be prohibited, and the movable body other than the movable body may be operated. In this case, the effect restriction flag corresponding to each movable body is provided, and the operation of the movable body corresponding to the effect restriction flag set in the on state is prohibited, and the movable body in which the effect restriction flag is in the off state is It just works. According to this, since the operation of the movable body in which the failure occurs is limited, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the game interest due to the incomplete rendering. In addition, what is necessary is just to cancel a restriction | limiting about the movable body which prohibited the said operation | movement, when it detects that positioning to an origin position is carried out, when a power supply is turned on again, or it turns on. Also in the movable body break-in process, instead of waiting for the operation to stop the notification, the effect restriction flag may be set to the on state to restrict the operation of the movable body determined to be abnormal. In addition, the movement may be restricted also for the movable body that interferes with the movable body whose movement is restricted.

  Further, instead of prohibiting the operation of the movable body, for example, the operation may be restricted by half operation of the movable body. In addition, while the 1st movable body 211 may interfere with the 2nd movable body 311 and the 3rd movable body 450, since the 2nd movable body and the 3rd movable body have no possibility of interfering, Correspondence information that can specify a movable body (a movable body that does not interfere with the one movable body) that becomes operable when the one movable body is not positioned at the initial position (origin position) is stored. The movable object presentation may be performed after specifying a movable body (a movable body that does not interfere) that can operate according to the information. That is, the movement of the movable body that can interfere with the movable body not positioned at the initial position (origin position) may be limited, and the movable body that does not interfere with the movable body may be operated. According to this, when a malfunction arises in at least one movable body, mutual interference of a plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed more accurately. Moreover, although the example which sets a production | presentation restriction | limiting flag to an ON state was shown when the movable body was not located in the origin position in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this, When an abnormality generate | occur | produces in a movable body The effect restriction flag may be set to the on state.

  In the above embodiment, after moving to the home position in step S415, if it is determined that the home position is not located again, control for increasing the driving amount in step S417 as the third movement processing is performed. An example is shown, but this is an example. For example, after having moved to the home position, if it is determined that the home position is not located again, the reciprocation operation such as the movement toward the advance position and the movement toward the origin position is repeated several times, and the reciprocation is performed. When it is determined that the position is not at the origin position, the process of step S417 as the third movement process may be executed. According to this, it is possible to prevent a temporary failure and to improve the game interest.

  In the above embodiment, until the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another rendering device or the inner frame 40 even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation) in the process of step S420 in FIG. That is, until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second motion which is a circular motion), a rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque to stop the movement of the rotation shaft 222a Holding), an example in which the holding torque for stopping the movement of the pivot shaft 222a is switched not to act when the first movable body 211 moves to a position not interfering with the game frame even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotational operation) In addition to this, for example, when performing the movable body operation processing in step S73A, the rated current is supplied to the drive motor 351 for operating the second movable body 311 to hold the movable body. Whether to apply a click, it may be switched in accordance with the state change of the first movable member 211. According to this, since the holding force of one movable body is controlled according to the state change of the other movable body, it is possible to appropriately manage the influence that the one movable body receives from the operation of the other movable body.

  Moreover, although the example which performs movable body production as a part of reach production was shown in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this, for example, you may perform as production other than reach production, and the production in big hit It may be executed as In addition, in the customer waiting state, the movable body effect may be executed as a demonstration effect.

  In the above embodiment, as the advantageous state advantageous to the player, the variable display result has been described as being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the "big hit". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special gaming state such as a definite change state may be made an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit gaming states is the second round number (for example, "7 The jackpot gaming state may be set as an advantageous state in which the number of first rounds (for example, “15”) is greater than “). Alternatively, among the plurality of time saving states, the time saving state may be set as the advantageous state, in which the upper limit number of the variable display that can be performed is the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example Among the plurality of probability variation states, a probability variation state in which the first probability (for example, 1/20) in which the jackpot probability is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) may be set as the advantageous state. In addition, any game state that is advantageous to the player may be made into an advantageous state.

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” or “probability” at which various decisions are made is 0% (not determined) or 100% (not necessarily determined), for example, 70:30. It may be set not to be determined, or at least 0% (cannot be determined) or 100% (must be determined) as the possibility of being a decision result It may be set. For example, in the case where various decisions are made, the ratio of the decision result of 1 being the ratio of the decision result of any one of the plurality of decision results being higher than that of the other decision results is 100% may be included, and other determination results may be included as 0%. When the ratio of 1 as the determination result is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. In addition, when the ratio to be the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% but not 0%, the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is the other determination result It will be higher than the rate.

The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like.
In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED The operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium, for example, to a computer device included in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine 1 or a slot machine. It may be distributed without pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a rendering device different from the above. Details of the fourth effect device 500 as such an effect device will be described. FIG. 65 is a perspective view of the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 66 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 67 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

  The fourth effect device 500 is a lower portion of the inner frame 40 (FIG. 1), and is disposed, for example, in front of the third effect device 400 (FIG. 1). Thereby, interference with the third rendering device 400 (FIG. 1) can be avoided.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the fourth effect device 500 includes a base body 501 attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1), and a fourth movable body 515 attached to the base body 501 so as to be vertically movable. Is equipped. The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 65 is in the initial state, and at this time, the fourth movable body 515 is positioned at the lowermost origin (initial) position in the movable range. At this time, the fourth movable body 515 is located below the image display device 5 (FIG. 1), and the player can not or can not visually recognize the fourth movable body 515.

  The fourth movable body 515 is moved upward from the state of the fourth rendering device 500 in the initial state. Thus, the fourth movable body 515 can be moved to the uppermost advanced position within the movable range. Thereby, the fourth movable body 515 can be advanced to the vicinity of the inner center of the inner frame 40. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize the entire fourth movable body 515.

  As shown in FIGS. 66 and 67, the fourth movable body 515 that moves in the vertical direction is configured of a movable base plate 510, an LED substrate 511, a diffusion plate 512, and a decoration plate 513.

  The movable base plate 510 holds the decorative plate 513, the LED substrate 511, and the diffusion plate 512, and is attached to the base body 501 so as to be vertically movable. Accordingly, the entire fourth movable body 515 moves in the vertical direction with respect to the base body 501.

  The LED substrate 511 has a plurality of LEDs 514. The plurality of LEDs 514 are controlled to be on / off by, for example, the lamp control board 14 (FIG. 2). The plurality of LEDs 514 emit light toward the diffusion plate 512 as the game progresses.

  The diffusion plate 512 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin, and various patterns are formed on the surface thereof. Thus, the light incident on the diffusion plate 512 is diffused and given various patterns, and is emitted from the diffusion plate 512.

  The decoration plate 513 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin. The decoration plate 513 is provided with a decoration unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, the decoration given to the decoration board 513 is irradiated by the light with a pattern. This makes it possible to execute an attraction that attracts the player.

  The vertical movement of the fourth movable body 515 is realized by the driving force of the driving motor 502 and various transmission members for transmitting the driving force.

  A drive motor 502 is attached to the rear surface of the base body 501 via a motor attachment plate 503. The drive motor 502 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 502 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, it can rotate the rotation shaft 502a (FIG. 66) by a predetermined angle. The drive gear 504 is attached to the rotating shaft 502a.

  The base body 501 is a member for holding various components of the fourth effect device 500 and attaching the same to a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An opening 501 c is formed in the base plate 501. The rotation gear 508 rotatably attached to the front surface of the base body 501 and the drive gear 504 are engaged with each other through the opening 501c.

  The rotary gear 508 has a gear portion 508 b (FIG. 67) in which a plurality of teeth are formed circumferentially, and a projecting portion 508 a projecting forward. The gear portion 508 b of the rotary gear 508 meshes with the drive gear 504. As a result, when the drive motor 502 is driven, the rotary gear 508 is rotated. Further, the projecting portion 508 a formed on the rotary gear 508 is inserted into the insertion hole 509 c formed on the link member 509.

  The link member 509 is a member for rotating in response to the rotation of the rotary gear 508 and moving the fourth movable body 515 in the vertical direction. The link member 509 has a first projection 509 a and a second projection 509 b formed on the rear surface, and a third projection 509 d formed on the front surface.

  The first protrusion 509 a (FIG. 67) is inserted into an insertion hole f 501 e formed in the base body 501. Thus, the link member 509 is rotatably attached to the base body 501 about the first protrusion 509a. Thus, the rotation gear 508 is rotated, so that the inner wall of the insertion hole 509c is pressed by the projecting portion 508a, and the link member 509 pivots on the base body 501 with the first projecting portion 509a as an axis.

  The second protrusion 509 b is inserted into the movement restricting groove 501 b formed in the base body 501. The movement restricting groove 501b is an arc-shaped groove formed in accordance with the locus of the second protrusion 509b when the link member 509 rotates about the first protrusion 509a. Thus, the link member 509 can be stably rotated without being shaken.

  The third projection 509 d is inserted into an insertion hole 510 a formed in the movable base plate 510. Thus, when the link member 509 rotates, the third projection 509 d vertically presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510. By this pressing force, the fourth movable body 515 moves in the vertical direction.

  A first rail 507 (FIG. 66) is attached to the front of the base body 501. In addition, a second rail 516 (FIG. 67) is attached to the rear surface of the movable base plate 510. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the first rail 507 (FIG. 66) and the second rail 516, and lubricating oil is applied. Thus, the first rail 507 (FIG. 66) and the second rail 516 (FIG. 67) are slidably connected to each other in the vertical direction.

  Further, on the base body 501, a projection 501d (FIG. 66) which protrudes forward is formed. The projection 501 d is inserted into a movement restricting groove 510 b formed in the movable body base plate 510 along the vertical direction. Further, on the movable body base plate 510, a detection piece attachment portion 510c (FIG. 67) which protrudes rearward is formed. The detection piece attachment portion 510 c is inserted into a movement restricting groove 501 a formed along the vertical direction in the base body 501. Thus, the fourth movable body 515 can be moved along the upper and lower directions without backlash.

  A detection piece 506 is attached to the detection piece attachment portion 510 c formed on the movable base plate 510. In addition, a detection sensor 505 is attached to the rear surface of the base body 501. The detection sensor 505 is, for example, a photo sensor, and the light receiving unit detects whether or not the detection piece 506 blocks light emitted from the light emitting unit, thereby determining the movement situation of the fourth movable body 515. In the present embodiment, when the fourth movable body 515 is at the origin (initial) position, that is, when the fourth movable body 515 is at the lowermost position, the detection piece 506 blocks light. Thus, it can be determined that the fourth movable body 515 is at the origin (initial) position.

  Next, the rendering operation of the fourth rendering device 500 will be described using FIG. FIG. 68 is a front view showing the fourth rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the order of operation ((a) to (c)). In FIG. 68, the decoration plate 513 is indicated by a broken line so that the movement of the fourth rendering device 500 can be easily understood.

  The fourth rendering device 500 shown in FIG. 68 (a) is in the initial state, and the fourth movable body 515 is located at the lowest point (initial position) in the movable range. From the state shown in FIG. 68 (a), the drive motor 502 (FIG. 66) is driven to rotate the rotary gear 508 clockwise as viewed from the front. Thereby, the link member 509 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front centering on the first protrusion 509a. As a result, the third projection 509 d presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510 a formed in the movable base plate 510 upward. As a result, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), the fourth movable body 515 moves upward.

  From the state shown in FIG. 68 (b), the drive motor 502 (FIG. 66) is driven to further rotate the rotary gear 508 clockwise as viewed from the front. As a result, the fourth movable body 515 moves upward, and as shown in FIG. 68C, the fourth movable body 515 is positioned at the advanced position which is the uppermost in the movable range.

  When moving the fourth movable body 515 at the advanced position to the origin (initial) position, the drive motor (FIG. 66) is driven in the opposite direction to the above to see the rotary gear 508 from the front. You can turn it counterclockwise. As a result, the fourth movable body 515 moves downward. As described above, the movement of the fourth movable body 515 to the origin (initial) position is detected by the detection sensor 505. By the detection of the detection sensor 505, the drive of the drive motor (FIG. 66) is stopped.

  Next, referring to FIG. 69, first movable body 211, second movable body 311, third movable body 450, fourth movable body 515 (hereinafter referred to as "each movable body") by CPU 120A of microcomputer 120 for effect control And the flow of light emission control for the LED will be described in more detail.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flow of drive control and light emission control. Referring to FIG. 69, the effect control board 12 turns on / off and drive the first lamp unit 921, the second lamp unit 802, the third lamp unit 803, the fourth lamp unit 804, the fifth lamp unit 805 and the like. It has a function of causing the mechanism 801 to perform an operation, that is, a function of controlling an electrical component for effect to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  The lamp control board 14 (see FIG. 2) includes a board (not shown) on which the first lamp driver 931 and the first lamp part 921 are mounted, a first lamp board 810, and a second lamp board 820. .

  Specifically, the first lamp driver 931 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the first lamp 921 based on the control signal from the effect control board 12 so as to turn on or off each LED separately. It is configured. The first lamp driving unit 931 and the first lamp unit 921 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19) or may be mounted on different substrates. The second lamp driving unit 92, the third lamp driving unit 93, and the fourth lamp driving unit 94 are mounted on the first lamp substrate 810. The fifth lamp driving unit 95 is mounted on the second lamp substrate 820.

  The second lamp driver 92 supplies a drive signal to each of the LEDs 802A (see FIG. 75) of the second lamp unit 802 based on the control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19, and makes each LED 802A It is configured to turn on or off separately. The third lamp driver 93 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the third lamp 803 based on the control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and the third lamp driver 93, and The LEDs are configured to be separately turned on or off. The fourth lamp driver 94 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fourth lamp unit 804 based on the control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19, and turns on or off each LED separately It is configured to let you The fifth lamp driver 95 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fifth lamp 805 based on the control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and the fourth lamp driver 94, and The LEDs are configured to be separately turned on or off.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gift drive unit 91. Based on the control signal from the effect control board 12, the feature drive unit 91 supplies a drive signal to each motor (for example, the motor 901, the drive motor 502) in the drive mechanism 801 to operate the drive mechanism 801. It is configured. The accessory drive unit 91 and each motor or the like in the drive mechanism 801 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19) or may be mounted on different substrates.

  The first lamp driving unit 931 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into drive signals for individually driving each LED of the first lamp unit 921 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 14B). ). A plurality of conversion ICs 14B may be provided according to the number of LEDs to be driven. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 14B. The address may be set by the same method as the conversion IC 93B described later (details will be described later). The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 14B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 14B via an I / O (not shown). Each LED of the first lamp unit 921 driven by the first lamp driving unit 931 functions as, for example, an LED (for example, the game effect lamp 9) provided in the peripheral area of the game area. Note that the effect control substrate 12 and the substrate on which the first lamp driving unit 931 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 individually drives the control signals supplied as serial signals from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and drives the respective LEDs 802A (see FIG. 75) of the second lamp unit 802. And a serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B (hereinafter, also referred to as a conversion IC 92B). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 92B. The address may be set by a method similar to that of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 93B described later (details will be described later). The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 92 B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 92 B via the I / O (not shown) and the relay substrate 19. The effect control board 12 and the relay board 19 are electrically connected to the relay board 19 and the first lamp board 810 via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The third lamp driving unit 93 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into drive signals for individually driving each LED of the third lamp unit 803. The serial / parallel conversion IC 93B (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 93B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 93B (details will be described later).

  The control signal includes a portion for specifying an address. The conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are connected, and when the address specified by the supplied control signal is not the same as its own address (here, the address specifies the conversion IC 93B) In this case, the control signal is supplied as it is to the conversion IC 93B. As described above, the conversion IC 93B receives the control signal via the conversion IC 92B, which is a conversion IC located in the previous stage. With such a configuration, the control signal is accurately supplied to the conversion IC having the address designated by the control signal. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B is supplied from the CPU 120A to the conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driver 92 via the I / O (not shown) and the relay substrate 19.

  The fourth lamp driving unit 94 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into drive signals for individually driving each LED of the fourth lamp unit 804. The serial / parallel conversion IC 94B (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 94B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 94B. The address may be set in the same manner as the conversion IC 93B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 94 B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 94 B via the I / O (not shown) and the relay substrate 19. The LEDs of the second lamp unit 802, the third lamp unit 803, and the fourth lamp unit 804 driven by the second lamp driving unit 92, the third lamp driving unit 93, and the fourth lamp driving unit 94 are, for example, game areas Functions as part of the effect LED (not shown) provided on the periphery of the Therefore, the first lamp substrate 810 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  The fifth lamp driving unit 95 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into driving signals for individually driving the respective LEDs of the fifth lamp unit 805 (hereinafter also referred to as converting IC 95B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 95B. The address may be set in the same manner as the conversion IC 93B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 95 B is supplied from the VDP 121 to the conversion IC 94 B via the I / O (not shown) and the relay substrate 19. Each LED of the fifth lamp unit 805 driven by the fifth lamp driving unit 95 functions, for example, as a part of effect LED (not shown) provided in the periphery of the game area.

  Which control signal VDP 121 outputs to conversion IC 14B, conversion IC 92B or conversion IC 94B depends on the lighting data (data indicating the lighting pattern of the LED, which LED is to be lighted, etc.) stored in the CGROM 123B, etc. It is specified. The lighting data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 121 is specified to use compressed data. This allows data to be handled efficiently. And it can control that the amount of data becomes large.

  Under the control of the CPU 120A, the VDP 121 supplies a control signal according to lighting data to the conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B (provides a control signal for specifying the address of the supply destination IC). The conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B are provided with a latch circuit, a shift register, etc., and data signals other than the part specifying the address in the control signal specifying the own address (here, High or Low for each bit) The serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal by separating the 24-bit data signal indicating the signal into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and LED) At the same time, each converted parallel drive signal is supplied. By sequentially repeating such operations, the first lamp unit 921, the second lamp unit 802, the third lamp unit 803, the fourth lamp unit 804, the fourth lamp unit 804, and the 5 The lamp unit 805 emits light.

  In addition, LED802A (and LED802B) of a 2nd lamp part has each LED of RGB as mentioned later. The same applies to the LEDs of other lamp parts. In addition, the drive signal is generated corresponding to each of the RGB LEDs, and is individually input to each of the RGB LEDs. In this embodiment, the LED turns on (emits light) by the low signal. Since the drive signal is repeatedly output each time the control signal is supplied, the supply period of the Low signal is extended when the Low signal is continuously output. When the supply period of the low signal (the number of times the low signal is output) is long, the light emission period of the LED becomes long, and the LED appears to emit light by that much. As described above, the drive signal that is repeatedly output is subjected to PWM control by the number of times of Low signal, and the light emission luminance of each LED (emission luminance of each color) is gradation controlled by the light emission period by PWM control Be done. Therefore, each LED 802A is capable of individual color emission according to the control signal supplied repeatedly (it is possible to express various colors by adjusting the luminance (emission period) of each LED of RGB) ).

  The product drive unit 91 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into drive signals for individually driving each motor (generally plural) included in the drive mechanism 801. A serial-to-parallel conversion IC 91B (hereinafter referred to as a conversion IC 91B) And a drive driver 91C for supplying a drive current corresponding to the drive signal to the drive mechanism 801. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 91B. The address may be set by the same method as the conversion IC 93B described later (details will be described later). The drive mechanism 801 includes the motors (motor 901 and drive motor 502) included in the first to fourth rendering devices 200 to 500. The accessory drive unit 91 itself is provided on the game board 2, and a motor control signal from a drive driver 91C of the accessory drive unit 91 is supplied to each motor via a wire. Note that the effect control substrate 12 and the substrate on which the item drive unit 91 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  Which control signal the CPU 120A outputs is the drive data included in the effect control pattern stored in the ROM 1021 (how to move the motor of the drive mechanism 801, which motor to move, etc. (Specified data) etc. The lighting data and the driving data are stored in the ROM 1021 without being compressed. This is because the CPU 120A is designed to use uncompressed data. This allows data to be handled efficiently. The ROM 1021 is included in the effect data memory 122 shown in FIG.

  The CPU 120A supplies a control signal according to the drive data to the conversion IC 91B via the relay substrate 19. Conversion IC 91 B is provided with a latch circuit, a shift register, etc., and among the control signals specifying its own address, data signals other than the portion specifying the address (here, 24-bit data indicating High or Low for each bit) The serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal by separating it into drive signals (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), etc., and converted into drive targets (each motor). The parallel drive signals are simultaneously supplied. By sequentially repeating such an operation, the drive mechanism 801 operates in a manner according to the drive data to drive each movable body.

  The voice output via the voice control board 13 is performed by the CPU 120A, but may be performed by the display control unit 123. Further, under the control of the CPU 120A, the VDP 123A generates a video signal according to the image data stored in the CGROM 123B, supplies the video signal to the image display device 5, and causes the effect image to be displayed. The image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 121 is specified to use compressed data. This allows data to be handled efficiently. And it can control that the amount of data becomes large. The CGROM 123B is included in the effect data memory 122 shown in FIG.

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the second lamp driver 92 via the relay board 19 and supplies power to the second lamp 802 via the second lamp driver 92. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92, outputs VCL1 for the LED 802A of the second lamp unit 802, and outputs VCL2 for the LED 802B. These are supplied on separate lines to the conversion IC 92B and the LEDs 802A, 802B, respectively (ie, power is supplied on separate supply lines). The effect control board 12 supplies power to the first lamp driver 931 via the relay board 19 and supplies power to the first lamp 921 via the first lamp driver 931. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 14 B of the first lamp driver 931, and outputs VCL 1 for the LED of the first lamp 921. These are provided on separate lines to the conversion IC 14B and the LED, respectively. The effect control board 12 also supplies power to the third lamp driver 93, the fourth lamp driver 94, and the fifth lamp driver 95 in the same manner as the second lamp driver 92.

  Note that each VCC and each VCL1 (or each VCL2) supplied to each conversion IC and each LED may be generated independently of each other and supplied on separate supply lines, or at least a part of the common voltage. It may be

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the accessory driving unit 91 via the relay board 19. The accessory drive unit 91 supplies power to the drive mechanism 801 based on the power from the effect control board 12 to operate the drive mechanism 801 (power may be supplied in the form of a drive signal). For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VDD as a voltage necessary to drive each motor in the drive mechanism 801, and the VDD is finally supplied to each motor in the drive mechanism 801.

  Further, the effect control board 12 outputs 5 V (VCC) as a voltage necessary for driving the conversion IC, and the VCC is supplied to the conversion IC 91 B of the accessory driving unit 91. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs 5 V (VCC) to the conversion IC 91 B as a voltage necessary to drive the drive mechanism 801.

  A detection signal from the rotational position sensor (for example, the initial position sensor 902 and the detection sensor 505) provided in the drive mechanism 801 (a signal obtained by detecting the initial position of each motor for moving each movable body) is fed back to the CPU 120A. Be done.

  A plurality of serial-to-parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 14B and 91B to 95B) may be provided according to the number of driving targets (control targets) (stepping motor, LEDs, etc.) and the number of terminals (for example, In the drive unit 91, one or more other conversion ICs of the same type are provided in addition to the conversion IC 91B). In this case, a plurality of conversion ICs (conversion ICs of the same type) are connected in series, and each has a unique address. The CPU 120A or the VDP 121 outputs a control signal that specifies the address of the conversion IC connected to the drive target. When the control signal is output, the first conversion IC among the conversion ICs connected in series receives the control signal first. When the control signal designates the address of the first conversion IC, the first conversion IC converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If the control signal does not specify the address of the first conversion IC (if the subsequent conversion IC is specified), the first conversion IC directly transmits the control signal to the second conversion IC connected Output. If the control signal from the first conversion IC designates its own address, the second conversion IC connected converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If it does not specify its own address, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC connected next as described above. As a result, the control signal can be transmitted to the desired conversion IC. When there are a plurality of conversion ICs 92B, a control signal specifying an address of the conversion IC 93B passes through each of the plurality of conversion ICs 92B and is supplied to the conversion IC 93B.

  With the above configuration, the CPU 120A controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the audio control board 13 to output audio, and the first lamp unit 921 via the display control unit 123 or the first lamp driving unit 931. Or the second lamp unit 802 via the display control unit 123 or the second lamp driving unit 92, or the third lamp via the display control unit 123 or the third lamp driving unit 93. The part 803 is turned on / off, the fourth lamp part 804 is turned on / off via the display control part 123 and the fourth lamp driving part 94, and the fourth lamp part 804 is turned on via the display control part 123 or the fifth lamp driving part 95. 5 Turn on / off the lamp unit 805 or operate the drive mechanism 801 via the accessory drive unit 91 to move each movable body, or the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 And or to display the effect image, to perform the various effects of.

  Next, an output method (timing) of the control signal output from the effect control board 12 will be described. As described above, the conversion ICs 91 </ b> B to 95 </ b> B output drive signals for driving the electronic components (drive mechanism 801, LED, etc.) to be driven based on the control signals output from the effect control board 12. As a method for continuously driving the electronic component, for example, when the conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (ON signal) for outputting a drive signal, the output of the drive signal is stopped. It is conceivable to continue outputting the drive signal until it receives the input of the control signal (OFF signal) of

  FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of control signals and drive signals. Referring to FIG. 70, when the control signal (ON signal) is output at time t1 and the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal, the conversion IC continues to output the LED drive signal. In this case, the LED will stay on. As described above, although the LED drive signal is output as a PWM signal, FIG. 70 is simplified for the sake of explanation.

  However, according to the above configuration, for example, in a state in which each conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (ON signal) and drives an electronic component, thereafter, of the wiring connecting the effect control board 12 and each conversion IC If a part of the conversion IC is broken or shorted, each conversion IC can not receive the input of the control signal (OFF signal), and the electronic component is unintentionally continuously driven. Therefore, the electronic component may be damaged (for example, the motor of the drive mechanism 801 may be damaged).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the conversion ICs 91B to 95B, a conversion IC having a function (timeout function) capable of stopping the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the input of the control signal is used. Here, a method for continuously driving an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a time-out function will be described.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram showing another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 71, at time t1, a control signal (ON signal) is output from effect control board 12, and when the conversion IC receives an input of the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Next, the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal and stops the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period T (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from (for example, time t1) (time t2). Since the timing at which the control signal is output from the effect control board 12 and the timing at which the conversion IC receives the control signal are negligibly small, the timing here is time t1. Therefore, the LED is turned on from time t1 to time t2, but the LED is turned off until the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal (time t3).

  Next, at time t3, a control signal (ON signal) is output from the effect control board 12, and when the conversion IC receives an input of the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Then, in order to continuously turn on the LED (that is, to continuously drive the electronic component (LED) beyond the predetermined period T), the effect control board 12 starts the time t3 at which the control signal is output. At time t4 before the predetermined period T elapses, the control signal is output again. Since the conversion IC receives the control signal at time t4 before the predetermined period T elapses from time t3 at which the control signal is received, the conversion IC continues output without stopping the output of the drive signal. Similarly, the effect control board 12 outputs the next control signal at time t6 (time t7, time t8) before the predetermined period T elapses from time t5 (time t6, time t7) at which the previous control signal was output. Therefore, the LED can be kept on continuously from time t3.

  In the example of FIG. 71, there are time intervals (for example, time t3 to time t4, time t4 to time t5, and the like) after the effect control board 12 outputs the control signal until the next control signal is output. Although the same configuration has been described, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Specifically, when driving the LED continuously, the effect control board 12 satisfies the condition of outputting the control signal again after the control signal is output and until the predetermined period T elapses. Then, each time interval may not be the same.

  As described above, it is important to prevent the output of the control signal (ON signal) to the conversion IC from being interrupted in order to drive the electronic component continuously when using the conversion IC having a time-out function. Become. Therefore, the effect control board 12 is an output circuit (or an output circuit for complementarily outputting the control signal in case the CPU 120A outputting the control signal or the VDP 121 can not output the control signal due to a hang-up or the like. , Software programs may be provided. For example, this output circuit has a function of continuously outputting the control signal stored in the output buffer of the RAM (not shown) provided on the effect control board 12.

  Note that this timeout function may be configured to be enabled or disabled. Specifically, when the predetermined terminal of each conversion IC is grounded, the time-out function is set to be valid, and when the predetermined terminal is grounded via a resistor, the function is set to be invalid. . Note that the present invention is not limited to the configuration fixedly set as hardware in this manner, for example, an instruction from the effect control board 12 (CPU 120A, VDP 121) (setting command for enabling or disabling the timeout function, for example, input of the terminal) Each conversion IC may be configured to set the function to be valid or invalid according to whether H is H level or L level).

  FIG. 72 is a diagram showing still another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 72, since the control signal (ON signal) is output from VDP 121 at regular intervals from time t1 to time t4, the LED maintains the lighting state during this period. Here, it is assumed that after the VDP 121 outputs the control signal at time t4, it hangs up and can not output the control signal. In this case, the output circuit continues to output the control signal (ON signal) remaining in the output buffer as a buffer signal after time t5. Specifically, the output circuit outputs the buffer signal again after the buffer signal is output and until the predetermined period T elapses. As a result, even when the VDP 121 that outputs the control signal in the main has hung up, the lighting state of the LED can be maintained. Note that the output circuit has a function of detecting that the VDP 121 has hung up.

  Next, a method of setting an output waveform shape of a signal in the case of supplying (outputting) a control signal and a clock signal from one conversion IC to another conversion IC will be described. As described above, the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 95B not directly connected to the relay substrate 19 receive the control signal and the clock signal through the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 94B, respectively.

  Here, although the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 810), the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are provided on different substrates (first lamp substrate 810 and second lamp substrate 820). It is provided. That is, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are electrically connected within the same substrate, and the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are electrically connected outside the substrate. Specifically, the first lamp substrate 810 and the second lamp substrate 820 are connected by a wiring member such as a cable. When the conversion ICs are connected within the substrate, the waveform attenuation rate is smaller and the external noise resistance is higher than when the conversion ICs are connected outside the substrate (via a cable or the like). From this, in order to reduce unnecessary radiation noise, the waveform shape is changed between the in-substrate connection and the out-of-substrate connection.

  FIG. 73 is an image diagram of an output waveform of a signal. Referring to FIG. 73, each conversion IC normally slews (FIG. 73 (a)) or low slewing rate (FIG. 73 (a)) when outputting an input control signal and a clock signal to another conversion IC. It can be set in FIG. 73 (b). Each conversion IC is provided with a through output of a clock signal to be output and a setting terminal SE (see FIGS. 75 and 77) for setting a through rate of a through output of a control signal to be output. When the setting terminal SE is set to L (low) (see FIG. 75), the through outputs of the clock signal and the control signal are set to the normal slew rate output, and the setting terminal SE is set to H (high) (see FIG. 77) Then, the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to the low through rate output.

  The output waveform of the normal slew rate is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a manner of change equal to or more than that of the input signal (control signal and clock signal). Specifically, when the normal slew rate is set, the slope (voltage change amount per unit time) of the rising portion of the signal output to the other conversion IC corresponds to that of the rising portion of the input signal. It becomes more than inclination. Further, the low through rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a mode of change slower than that of the normal through rate output waveform. Specifically, when the low through rate is set, the slope of the rising portion of the signal output to the other conversion IC is smaller than the slope of the rising portion of the input signal.

  In the high through rate output waveform, the signal is rapidly switched from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal, and at this moment, spiked current flows in the conversion IC or the like. Such a sudden change of the current causes an induced voltage according to a parasitic inductance of a circuit such as a conversion IC, which causes noise. On the other hand, in the low slew rate output waveform, switching from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal is gradual compared to the high slew rate output waveform, and the current flowing to the conversion IC at this moment can be reduced. . Therefore, the low slew rate output waveform can suppress the generation of noise as compared to the high slew rate output waveform, and as the low slew rate output waveform, the slower the signal rise, the smaller the level of the harmonics. can do. However, when the signal is affected by noise from the outside, there is a possibility that the ON signal can not be recognized by the conversion IC or the like in the low slew rate output waveform due to the influence of the noise. However, in the case of a high slew rate output waveform, compared with a low slew rate output waveform, there is a high possibility that the ON signal can be recognized by a conversion IC or the like even under the influence of noise. That is, although the low slew rate output waveform is difficult to radiate noise to the outside, it is characterized by being vulnerable to external noise. On the other hand, a high slew rate output waveform tends to radiate noise to the outside, but is characterized by being resistant to external noise.

  Therefore, as in the conversion IC 92 B and conversion IC 93 B, when the waveform attenuation is small and the external noise resistance is high, the conversion IC 92 B outputting a control signal to the conversion IC 93 B outputs a low slew rate waveform. By setting as such, it is possible to reduce the amount of high frequency noise generated due to the rise of the signal. On the other hand, when the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are connected outside the substrate and waveform attenuation is large and susceptible to the influence of external noise, the conversion IC 94B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 95B outputs the waveform of the normal slew rate The external noise resistance is enhanced by setting the

  Here, each conversion IC may have a function of compensating the output waveform for the input control signal, clock signal, and data input from the DATA / I terminal. That is, in general, the clock signal and control signal output from the effect control board 12 or the like are output as a rectangular wave at the output stage, but the transmission loss due to the wiring until reaching each conversion IC is large In some cases, a clock signal or a control signal of a waveform that is broken from the original rectangular wave may be input. Therefore, the conversion IC does not simply output the input clock signal or control signal as it is, but in this way, the clock signal or control signal input in the state of a waveform broken from the original rectangular wave is converted to the original rectangular wave It may be provided with a function of compensating for a waveform close to 出力 and outputting. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the output is compensated for a waveform with a large rising or falling slope, so that an output in a state closer to the original rectangular wave A signal can be output, and the influence of extraneous noise can be reduced. However, since the amount of voltage change instantaneously increases when the slope of the rise or fall is large as described above, radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate may be increased.

  On the other hand, if the low slew rate output is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the rising and falling slopes are compensated and output to a smaller waveform, so compared to the normal slew rate output, Although it is weak against the influence of external noise, it is possible to reduce the amount of instantaneous voltage change and to suppress the increase of radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate.

  The function of compensating for the output waveform may be set to be enabled or disabled, and all functions for compensating the output waveform may be disabled. Further, an amplifier circuit or the like may be provided outside the conversion IC to realize the function of compensating the above-mentioned output waveform outside the conversion IC.

  Furthermore, in the above normal slew rate output setting, compensation is made such that the slope of the rising and falling edges of the output waveform is larger than the slope of the rising and falling edges of the input waveform. As the output setting of, the input waveform may be output as it is without performing the compensation of the output waveform (that is, as a predetermined aspect, the output waveform has a rising edge equal to the rising edge of the input waveform). In this case, in the low through rate output setting, a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising of the input waveform may be output.

  Even when the conversion ICs are connected within the substrate, for example, as shown in FIG. 74, the control signal is transmitted from the conversion IC which has received the input of the control signal through the relay substrate 19 and the other In the case of branching and outputting to a plurality of conversion ICs, the conversion ICs receiving the input of the control signal are set to output a waveform of a normal slew rate. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a modification of connection of conversion ICs.

  Referring to FIG. 74 (a), conversion IC 92B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 810) as conversion IC 93B and conversion IC 94B. However, unlike the example of FIG. 69, the conversion IC 92B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B in the substrate. More specifically, the conversion IC 92B branches the control signal and supplies the control signal to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B. Therefore, the waveform of the control signal output from the conversion IC 92B is easily attenuated due to the branching loss, so that it is easily affected by external noise. Therefore, in such a case, by setting the conversion IC 92B so as to output a waveform of a normal slew rate, the external noise resistance is increased.

  Referring to FIG. 74 (b), conversion IC 92B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate) as conversion IC 93B, and conversion IC 94B is provided on third lamp substrate 830. Here, although the conversion IC 92B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 93B in the substrate, it is electrically connected to the conversion IC 94B outside the substrate. More specifically, as in the case of FIG. 74 (a), the conversion IC 92B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B. Therefore, in this case as well, by setting the conversion IC 92B to output a waveform of the normal slew rate, the noise resistance from the outside is increased.

  In FIG. 74A, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the conversion IC 92B is connected to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B is connected to the conversion IC 93B (a configuration in which each conversion IC is connected in series) Since the signal waveform is not easily attenuated and is not easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B may be set to output a low through rate waveform.

  Next, a specific circuit configuration example of the second lamp driving unit 92 and the second lamp unit 802 will be described. As described above, the second lamp driver 92 includes the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B. An example of the circuit configuration of these is shown in FIG.

  The second lamp driver 92 includes a connector 17A, and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A has eight terminals. The first and fourth terminals are grounded. The second terminal is connected to an external data line to which a control signal is supplied. The third terminal is connected to an external clock line to which a clock signal for synchronizing the control signal is supplied. Each line is connected to an output terminal of a control signal and a clock signal (synchronization signal supplied from the effect control board 12) in the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driver 92. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line (a line from the relay board 19 or a line from the effect control board 12), and a voltage of VDD (12 V) is applied. Ru. That is, for power supply, two terminals (four terminals in total because they are also required to be grounded) are used. Normally, the current value of the current that can be supplied to the connection terminal is fixed (for example, up to 1A), but the current value for driving the LED 802A of the second lamp unit 802 is large (for example, 1.5A) And two terminals are secured to secure the current value of the current for driving the LED 802A. The seventh terminal is connected to an external power supply line to which VCC (a voltage for driving the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B or the like) is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. VCL and VCC are supplied separately and are not shared (that is, the power supply line supplying power to LED 802A and the power supply line supplying power to serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are separate) .

  The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to the power supply line L1. The power supply line L1 steps down VDD (12 V) supplied via the fifth and sixth terminals to VCC (5 V) by the power supply IC 541C and sets it as VCL1 in the second lamp drive unit 92 (serial / parallel conversion IC 92B etc.) And an output supplied to the LED 802B as VCL2 without being stepped down by the power supply IC 541C. That is, by separating the output supplied from the power supply IC 541C, the second lamp portion 802 can be provided with LEDs (LEDs 802A and LED 802B) which are driven by different voltages.

  Here, in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 75, a serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B in which an LED 802A driven by VCL1 (5 V) and an LED 802B driven by VCL2 (12 V) are used in combination is used. Therefore, the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B is connected to a high drive voltage VCL2 (12 V) at an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection terminal SCR. Thus, in the circuit configuration, a voltage of 12 V or more can be supplied to the ESD protection terminal SCR of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B, so circuit damage due to high voltage due to electrostatic discharge can be avoided.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C is connected to one end of the capacitor Ca, and the other end of the capacitor Ca is grounded. Such a circuit configuration stabilizes the potential of VCL1.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCL 2 of the power supply IC 541 C to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C, one end of the capacitor Cb is connected, and the other end of the capacitor Cb is grounded. Such a circuit configuration stabilizes the potential of VCL2.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCC to remove noise. Further, the output of VCC is connected to one end of the capacitor C3, and the other end of the capacitor C3 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, stabilization of the potential of VCC is achieved.

  The second lamp driver 92 includes a serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B. The DATA terminal and the CLK terminal of the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B are connected to the second and third terminals of the connector 17A by the data line L4 and the clock line L5. Thus, the control signal is input from the second terminal of the connector 17A to the DATA terminal of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B through the data line L4, and the clock signal is serially connected from the third terminal of the connector 17A through the clock line L5. • Input to the CLK terminal of the parallel conversion IC 92B. Amplifiers A1 and A2 are connected in the middle of data line L4 and clock line L5, respectively, and pull-up resistors R5 and R6 are connected, respectively. As a result, the control signal and the High signal or the Low signal as a clock signal can be accurately transmitted to the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B. A protection circuit HK is also connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5. The protection circuit HK is a circuit that protects the second lamp driver 92 from electrostatic discharge, and includes a protection element S1 including a diode array and the like. VCL2 (12 V) is also applied to the protective element S1. The protection circuit HK also comprises a capacitor C5 connected between VCL2 and ground and to the protection element S1.

  Terminals ADR0 to ADR4 of the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B are terminals for setting an address of the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B. Here, since all the terminals ADR0 to ADR4 are grounded, "00000" is set as the address. By connecting at least one of ADR0 to ADR4 to an LDO terminal or the like, the portion corresponding to that terminal is set to "1". By doing this, the address is set (for example, when the terminal ADR0 is connected to the LDO terminal or the like, the address becomes "10000").

  From the terminals Q0 to Q23 of the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B, drive signals obtained by converting control signals are output. The terminals Q0 to Q20 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 802A. The anode of each of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 802A is connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL1 is applied. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light. The terminals Q21 to Q23 are connected to cathodes of respective RGB LEDs included in the LED 802B. The anode of each of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 802B is connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL2 is applied. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light.

  The terminal LDO of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B and the terminal DVDD output a predetermined voltage. The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD are grounded via the capacitors C5 and C6. The terminal R_Iref is grounded via the resistor Ra and is connected to the capacitors C5 and C6. In the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B used in this embodiment, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal to at least one of the terminals Q0 to Q23, a current flowing to the LED (a plurality of LEDs emit light; The sum of the currents flowing in each of the LEDs of the LED) flows from the terminal R_Iref to the ground through the resistor Ra. The current value of the current (current flowing to each LED) depends on the resistance value of the resistor Ra. Conventionally, the terminal R_Iref has been directly grounded. However, when the terminal R_Iref is directly grounded, the LED is driven with a constant current using the internal resistance of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B as a reference resistance. When the output current is fixed at 20 mA, about 30% due to variations in internal resistance. There was an error in the current value, which could cause the light emission of the LED to be sparse. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the resistor Ra is connected to the terminal R_Iref, and the LED is driven with a constant current using the resistor Ra as a reference resistor. Therefore, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the resistance value of the resistor Ra Can be suppressed to about 3%, and the light emission of the LED can be stabilized.

  Each terminal VDD of the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B is connected to the output of the seventh terminal of the connector 17A, and VCC1 is applied. The terminal VREF is grounded via a capacitor C7. Each terminal VDD is also grounded via capacitors C8 to C11 (thereby stabilizing the voltage applied to each terminal VDD). The terminal GND is grounded.

  The terminal DATA0 is connected to the terminal DATA of the next conversion IC (for example, the serial / parallel conversion IC 93B of the third lamp driving unit 93 shown in FIG. 69) connected in series along the supply route of the control signal. A signal (when the address does not designate the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B) is supplied to the next conversion IC. The terminal CLK is connected to the terminal CLK of the next conversion IC, and the clock signal is supplied to the next conversion IC. The other terminals are grounded.

  The serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B operates in accordance with the clock signal supplied from the terminal CLK, and supplies the clock signal from the terminal CLK0 to the next conversion IC. When the control signal supplied from the terminal DATA designates its own address, the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B latches the information (High signal or Low signal) of 24 bits indicated by the control signal one bit at a time, and the terminal The information latched from Q0 to Q23 is output as a drive signal (High signal or Low signal). In addition, since the drive signal is output for each control signal that is repeatedly supplied, the light emission luminance of the RGB LEDs is adjusted according to the number of times the Low signal is supplied (the light emission luminance is controlled by PWM control). When the High signal is supplied, the LED is turned off. The light emission color and the light emission luminance of each LED 802A are adjusted according to the light emission luminance of RGB and the presence or absence of light emission. By adjusting a predetermined control signal, each LED 802A can be made to emit light or emit light with a desired emission color and emission luminance. The current flowing through the LEDs 802A at the time of light emission (the sum of the currents flowing through the LEDs) flows to the ground via the resistor Ra. In addition, since the current value of the current flowing through the LED 802A depends on the resistance Ra, the larger the resistance Ra, the smaller the current value, and the smaller the emission luminance of the LED 802A. In this embodiment, since the power supply line between VCL1 and VCL2 is made common, the potential of VCL2 may not be stabilized (particularly, it may fall) when a large current flows in the LED 802A. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor Ra is set large (here, the resistance value of the resistor Ra is 6 kΩ, but other resistance values may be used), and the light emission luminance of the LED 802A (by one driving signal) Instead of lowering the light emission luminance when light is emitted, the current flowing to the LED 802A may be reduced to stabilize the potential of VCL1 (this makes it possible to stabilize the operation of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B). In this embodiment, the output of the power supply line L1 is branched by the power supply IC 541C, the capacitor Ca is connected to the power supply line supplying VCL1, and the capacitor Cb is connected to the power supply line supplying VCL2. Thus, the potentials of VCL1 and VCL2 can be stabilized (in particular, the potential of VCL1 can be stabilized, and the operation of the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B can be stabilized).

  Furthermore, in the serial to parallel conversion IC 92B according to the present embodiment, the change timings of the drive signals output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 are dispersed using the built-in CR oscillation circuit. Specifically, FIG. 76 is a diagram for describing phase separation of drive signals output from serial to parallel conversion. Since the built-in CR oscillation circuit shown in FIG. 76 transmits a 6 MHz clock signal, the drive signal is separated into six layers as a 1 MHz PWM clock signal, and the output of 24 ch (terminals Q0 to Q23) of serial to parallel conversion IC 92B. It is divided into 6 groups of terminals and 1 group 4 ch, and the change timing of the drive signal is dispersed.

  The PWM clock signal of the drive signal which group 1 outputs from terminals Q0 to Q3 The PWM clock signal of the drive signal which group 2 outputs from terminals Q4 to Q7 The PWM of the drive signal which group 3 outputs from terminals Q8 to Q11 The clock signal is output from the terminals Q12 to Q23 as the PWM clock signal of the drive signal that the group 4 outputs from the terminals Q12 to Q15, the PWM clock signal of the drive signal that the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q16 to Q19 Each corresponds to the PWM clock signal of the drive signal. The PWM clock signals of each group are shifted in period by 1 MHz. The serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B can suppress the radio wave radiation (noise generation) from the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B to the outside by shifting the output cycle of the parallel signal in group units when converting a serial signal to a parallel signal. It is an IC with a built-in function.

  However, when a motor or the like is driven, if the cycle shifts during rotation of the motor, the control accuracy is reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to limit connection to terminals (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) of groups belonging to the same cycle. On the other hand, devices that do not accompany the operation, such as LEDs, are less affected by the period shift compared to drive control of a motor or the like, and therefore can be freely used without limiting the terminals of the group to be used. If the output terminal of the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B is 12 ch (terminals Q0 to Q11) instead of 24 ch (terminals Q0 to Q23), one group may be divided into 3 groups as 4 ch.

  Next, FIG. 77 shows an example of the circuit configuration of the gift drive unit 91. The gift drive unit 91 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. Since the circuit configuration of FIG. 77 is basically the same as the circuit configuration of FIG. 75, only different parts will be described. The same serial-to-parallel conversion IC 92B and serial-to-parallel conversion IC 91B can be used, and a drive driver 91C and a drive mechanism 801 (for example, a motor or the like) are used instead of the LED 802A. In FIGS. 75 and 77, the connectors connected to the outside are the same. That is, the accessory driving unit 91 includes the connector 17A, and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A has eight terminals. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line to which VCL (voltage for driving the drive driver 91C or the like) is supplied, and the seventh terminal is for driving VCC (serial / parallel conversion IC 91B or the like). Is connected to an external power supply line to which voltage is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. In FIG. 77, VCL and VCC are supplied separately and are not shared (that is, the power supply line supplying power to drive driver 91C and the power supply line supplying power to serial / parallel conversion IC 91B are not Are separate). Therefore, even if a large current flows in the drive driver 91C, it does not affect VCL, so the resistance value of the resistor Rb can be made smaller than the resistance Ra, and the amount of current supplied to the drive driver 91C can be increased.

  The accessory drive unit 91 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal by the serial-to-parallel conversion IC 91 B into drive signals for individually driving each stepping motor (generally plural) included in the drive mechanism 801, and the drive signal The drive driver 91 C supplies the drive mechanism 801 with an output voltage for driving the drive mechanism 801 based on the above.

  In the embodiment described above, the configuration in which the effect control CPU 120A (and the VDP 121) outputs a control signal has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a dedicated IC having an output function of a control signal as described above may be provided in the effect control board 12 separately from the effect control CPU 120A (and the VDP 121), and may be output by the dedicated IC .

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 5 ... image display device 12 ... effect control board 120 ... effect control microcomputer 200 ... first effect device 211 ... first movable body 300 ... second effect device 311 ... second movable body 400 ... third effect device 450 ... third movable body

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A plurality of movable bodies in which at least a part of the operable range overlaps;
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components including drive means for the plurality of movable bodies;
And output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on an input of a control signal output from the control means.
The output means includes stop means for stopping the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed since the input of the control signal.
It is possible to set whether or not to stop the output of the drive signal by the stopping means,
When an abnormality is detected for one movable body, the control means restricts the operation of the one movable body and the other movable body until a predetermined return condition is satisfied .
The output means outputs a drive signal for driving the electronic component in accordance with a control signal according to a serial communication system from the control means.
The output means outputs drive signals according to a parallel communication system from drive signal output units grouped into a plurality of different groups,
The start timing of the possible output period of the drive signal from the drive signal output unit is different for each group and is common in the same group,
At least a part of the period after the start timing of the possible output period is common to different groups,
The game machine is driven based on a drive signal outputted from the drive signal output unit of the same group of the output means.

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