JP6591834B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one configured to be able to execute a game using a movable body. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that a movable body is reciprocated in the vicinity of the origin position during a performance that promotes the player's movement, and when the player's movement is performed, the reciprocating operation is once ended and then the movable body is moved. A gaming machine that can be moved to an advanced position is disclosed.

JP 2014-97205 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the movable body is reciprocated between the origin position and the advanced position, once the reciprocating operation is terminated based on the player's operation, the state depends on the state of the movable body. However, depending on the relationship between the operation timing and the state of the movable body, the movement of the movable body becomes unnatural, and there is a possibility that the game entertainment is reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body between the first position and the second position (for example, CPU 120A for executing the fourth movable body effect);
And operation promoting effect of promoting the operation of the player, to be a favorable situation for the player based on the operation of the player is detected, to notify by arranging the movable member to the second position An effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect (for example, CPU 120A for executing an operation promotion effect),
Said movable member control means, said movable member when said movable member during operation promoting effect is reciprocated between the first position and the second position, and detects the operation of the Yu technique's When it is located at the second position, the operation is stopped as it is, and when it is moving toward the second position, the operation is stopped after moving to the second position and is moving toward the first position. If it is, the movement is stopped after the movement to the first position after the movement to the first position (for example, step S838 according to the state of the fourth movable body 515 when the movement of the player is detected). Or the process of step S839).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, generation | occurrence | production of the unnatural operation | movement in a movable body can be suppressed, and the fall of a game entertainment attraction can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The movable body control means does not perform the movement to the second position when the movable body is located at the second position at the timing when the movement of the player is detected by the movement detection means. When the movable body is not located at the second position, the movement to the second position is performed (for example, in step S838 or step S839 depending on the state of the fourth movable body 515 when the movement of the player is detected). Process)
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, generation | occurrence | production of the unnatural operation | movement in a movable body can be suppressed, and the fall of a game entertainment attraction can be prevented.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The effect executing means can execute the notification effect even when the action detecting means cannot detect the player's action during the action accepting period for accepting the player's action (for example, detecting the player's action). If the action promotion production period ends without doing so, the result will be notified, etc.)
The movable body control means causes the movable body to execute a predetermined action at the time of the notification effect when the action detection means cannot detect the action of the player (for example, the action of the player is not detected). If the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advance position at the end of the operation promotion effect period, control is performed so as to stay at the origin position if it is located at the origin position, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, even if it is a case where a player's operation | movement cannot be detected, a movable body can be operated in response to an alerting | reporting effect, and a game interest can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The movable body control means performs different operations according to the state of the movable body at the timing when the motion detection means detects the player's motion and the content of the notification effect (for example, it is advantageous for the player as a result notification). If the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the advanced position (or left at the advanced position), the possibility of being advantageous to the player as a result notification is low. When notifying this, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the origin position (or left at the origin position, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, a movable body can be operated corresponding to the content in the notification effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Each of the plurality of movable bodies can be operated independently, and at least a part of the operable range overlaps,
The movable body control means includes
If it is determined that the one movable body is abnormal, at least until a predetermined return condition is satisfied (for example, when the power is turned on again or when it is detected that it is located at the home position after the power is turned on again) Restricts the operation of the other movable body and the one movable body, in which a part of the operation range overlaps the one movable body (for example, if it is determined in step S621 that the effect restriction flag is on) Other than actions (for example, performing settings for effects such as voice, lamp display, effect images, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, when a problem occurs in at least one movable body, mutual interference between the plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed, and the processing burden can be reduced.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
It further comprises detection means (for example, a detection sensor 505) capable of detecting that the movable body is in a predetermined state,
The movable body control means can be controlled so that the movable body operates within and outside the detection range of the detection means, and the drive means after the movable body operates outside the detection range (For example, the number of steps of the drive motor 502 is set in response to the signal switching, and it is determined that the advance position has been reached by driving the number of steps.) And applying a holding torque)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems such as step-out in the driving means and appropriately execute the effect using the movable body.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st direction device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st direction 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 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 1st movable body and rotation base which were provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the figure which expanded a part of 1st production | presentation apparatus provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) pays attention to a part of front base arm seen from the arrow XIA-XIA in FIG. FIG. 7B is a plan view focusing on the rotating gear as viewed from the arrow XIB-XIB in FIG. 6. It is the schematic which showed the rotation condition ((a), (b)) of the 1st movable body provided in the gaming 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 gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 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 front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention which has a base arm in a retracted position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 11 from back. It is the figure which showed a mode that the base arm and the 1st movable body were rotated from the 1st production | presentation apparatus shown in FIG. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 13 from back. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention which has a base arm in the advance position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 15 from back. It is a figure which shows the 2nd production 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 production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the front view which showed the 2nd production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention in order of production operation ((a)-(c)). It is the perspective view which looked at the 3rd production 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 production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body and moving means provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body and moving means provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 3rd movable body provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present 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 a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus provided in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the front view which looked at the production apparatus from the front, (b) is the figure which looked at part of the production apparatus from back. is there. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which a movable accessory has moved from the rendering device illustrated in FIG. 42. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a state in which a movable accessory has moved from the rendering device shown in FIG. 43. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state where a movable accessory has moved from the rendering device shown in FIG. 44. It is the front view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd presentation apparatus provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 1st-3rd production | presentation apparatus 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 production | presentation apparatus 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 production | presentation apparatus 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 a front view paying attention to the 1st-the 3rd production device 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 bodies interfere with each other. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body break-in process. It is a flowchart 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 effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a movable body effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 3rd movable body effect setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body operation | movement process. It is a timing chart which shows time comparison with the case where the 2nd movable body is operated before the operation of the 1st movable body is completed, and the case where the 2nd movable body is operated after waiting for the completion of the operation of the 1st movable body. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification. It is the perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the front view which showed the 4th production | presentation apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention in order of operation ((a)-(c)). It is the figure which paid its attention to the 4th production device provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 4th production device provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which paid its attention to the 4th production device provided in the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an operation | movement promotion effect execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the production | presentation process during variable display. It is a timing chart which shows the state change of the 4th movable object by the presence or absence of a player's operation.

  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 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a game area surrounded by guide rails and having a substantially circular outer edge. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At predetermined positions of the game board 2 such as inside or outside of the game area, a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, an image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, A special variable winning ball device 7, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, a general hold indicator 25C, a passing gate 41, and the like are provided. Speakers 8L and 8R capable of reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. The resilience of the game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount (rotation amount). A predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area is provided with an upper plate (batting ball supply tray) that holds (stores) game balls and a lower plate that holds (stores) extra balls from the upper plate. It has been. A stick controller 31A is attached to the member forming the lower plate, and a push button 31B is provided to the member forming the upper plate.

  Further, an inner frame 40 is attached to the center of the game area on the game board 2 so as to surround the image display device 5. The inner frame 40 is configured in a rectangular shape and forms a part of the board surface of the game board 2. In this embodiment, the inner frame 40 is formed so as to protrude from the game surface into which a game ball in the game area is driven to the front side (player side). It flows down outside the inner frame 40.

  On the inner side of the inner frame 40, a plurality of effect devices that operate during a game are provided. In this embodiment, the first effect device 200 is provided at the upper part of the inner frame 40, the second effect device 300 is provided at the right part of the inner frame 40, and the third effect device is provided at the lower part of the inner frame 40. An apparatus 400 is provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the one in which all of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are provided, and only some of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 may be provided. Further, as will be described later, the fourth effect device 500 may be further provided at a position that is a lower portion of the inner frame 40 and does not interfere with the third effect device 400 (position shifted along the front-rear direction). Moreover, the 1st-3rd production apparatuses 200-400 are not limited to what is provided by the positional relationship shown in FIG. 1, Each should just be provided in arbitrary places. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions will be described based on the state of facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as necessary.

  On the screens of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are variably displayed. These variable indications 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 normal winning ball device 6A, or on the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Execution is possible based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the formed second starting winning opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is special identification information) is displayed variably (variably displayed). The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of a special symbol (also referred to as “first special symbol”) by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A in the special symbol game and special symbol (“first” by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B). Corresponding to each of the variable display (also referred to as “2 special figure”), a decorative symbol as identification information (decorative identification information) is variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. The This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of variable display in the special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result of the variable display of the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of special symbols and decorative designs is also referred to as a variable display result. In particular, a special symbol variable display result in a special figure game is also referred to as a special figure display result. In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. .

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

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “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 remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). 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, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily 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 be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, as a notice effect, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are operated as the reach effect of super reach. Is executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various power supply boards 10, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a payout control board 15, a launch control board 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Note that the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as independent boards that are 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 are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. For example, the main board 11 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with 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 port switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25. The switch circuit 114 takes these detection signals and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 outputs drive signals for the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The presentation control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18, and receives the image display device 5. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the first rendering device 200 to the third rendering device 400 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes 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 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and so on. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute the predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the above-described manner. About operation | movement of the 1st-3rd production apparatuses 200-400 etc., the motor 901 (The drive motor 222, the drive motor 231, and the drive motor which are mentioned later) are respectively contained in the 1st-3rd production apparatuses 200-400 from the production control board 12. 351, the drive motor 361, the drive motor 381, and the drive motor 401) are operated by transmitting a drive command or the like. The effect control board 12 includes position sensors 902 (first detection sensor 257, second detection sensor 256, first detection sensor 261, and second detection sensor described later) included in the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, respectively. 262, detection sensor 333, detection sensor 335, detection sensor 387, detection sensor 415) and the like are transmitted. Various position sensors transmit different signals to the side of the effect control board 12 depending on the state detected by the sensor and the state not detected (for example, “1” in the detected state, "0" signal is transmitted). As shown in the drawing, various position sensors (particularly the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256) are provided separately from the effect control board 12 on which a CPU 120A for performing an abnormality determination process described later is mounted (specifically). Specifically, it is provided in each effect device and is electrically connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring). On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to determine the abnormality of each production device as will be described later. In this way, by providing the various position sensors and the production control board 12 separately, Abnormality determination such as disconnection or short circuit can be performed on the wiring connecting the sensor and the effect control board.

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  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). In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 may include a serial communication circuit that inputs (receives) signals through serial communication with the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The CPU 120 </ b> A 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 the control signal transmitted from the main board 11. The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a built-in or external RAM (not shown) that provides a work area for the CPU 120A.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the effect data memory 122 to the VDP 121 in accordance with the received effect control command. The effect data memory 122 stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. It has a storage area to keep it. The VDP 121 reads image data from a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in accordance with a command from the CPU 120A. The VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting an effect control pattern stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122, and sends various control commands to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. It may be output.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor 51. Various circuits are installed. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the award ball payout operation by the payout motor 51. The payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the driving of the payout motor 51 in accordance with the communication result 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 game 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 break switch 27, and detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71, the payout count switch 72, and the error release switch 73. Wiring is connected. In addition, the payout control board 15 is configured to transmit a command signal for performing a payout control of the game ball in the payout motor 51 and 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 the 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. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the number of bytes constituting the effect control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  Next, the detailed structure of the first effect device 200 provided in the 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 seen from the front. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the first effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 3, the side on which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the description will be made by defining the vertical and horizontal directions as viewed from the player positioned in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the vertical and horizontal directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as they are.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when a player who is playing the game looks at the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a front decorative body 201, a base arm 220 and a main arm 240 that extend leftward from the front decorative body 201, The first movable body 211 attached to the base arm 220 can be visually recognized.

  The front decorative body 201 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin, and a decoration specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front surface thereof. As shown in FIG. 1, the front decorative body 201 is provided on the right side of the game board 2 and decorates the pachinko gaming machine 1. As will be described later, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 1, the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are in a position hidden behind the front decorative body 201. In the following description, such positions of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are referred to as “origin (initial) position”. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 3, the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are in a position protruding leftward from the front decorative body 201. In the following description, such positions of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are referred to as “advance position”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an LED substrate 202 is provided behind the front decorative body 201. A plurality of LED elements 208 are attached to the LED substrate 202. The light emitted from the LED element 208 is transmitted through the front decorative body 201 and visually recognized by the player. In this way, by emitting light from the front decorative body 201, it is possible to enhance the effect of production and enhance the interest of the game. A decorative body holding unit 203 is provided behind the LED substrate 202. The front decorative body 201 and the LED substrate 202 are attached to the decorative body holding portion 203.

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

  The presser plate 204 supports the rotation effect unit 210 so as to be rotatable from the front. The presser plate 204 has a protruding portion 204a in which an insertion opening 204c through which the rotation shaft 210a of the rotation effect portion 210 is inserted is formed, and a fixing portion 204b divided into two branches from the protruding portion 204a. The fixing unit 204b is fixed to the first drive base 233 with screws or the like (not shown). The presser plate 204 is provided so that the protruding portion 204 a is inserted through the insertion port 203 a from the rear, and the insertion port 204 c is aligned with the rotation shaft insertion hole 203 b formed in the decorative body holding unit 203. ing. The rotating shaft 210a (FIG. 4) communicates with the corresponding rotating shaft insertion hole 203b and the insertion port 204c, and is fastened by screws or the like via the sliding ring 205. A rotation shaft 210 b (not shown) is formed on the rear surface of the rotation effect unit 210. The rotation shaft 210b (not shown) is inserted through a rotation shaft insertion hole 233a formed in the first drive base 233. Thereby, the rotation effect part 210 is pivotally supported around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b.

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

  One end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to an attachment protrusion 240a (not shown) formed on the rear surface of the main drive arm 240 via a sliding ring 241. The other end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to an attachment protrusion 220 a (not shown) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220 via a sliding ring 242. With such a configuration, when the main arm 240 rotates, the rotation effect unit 210 rotates through the driven arm 232.

  Thus, when the rotation effect unit 210 rotates about the rotation shafts 210a and 210b, the first movable body 211 that is a constituent member of the rotation effect unit 210 is an arc centered on the rotation shafts 210a and 210b. Move like a circle (circular movement). Such a circular motion of the first movable body 211 is defined as a second motion.

  Next, the detailed structure of the rotation effect unit 210 that is rotatably attached to the drive device 230 will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the rotation effect unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body and the rotation base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 7 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 XIA-XIA in FIG. The top view which paid its attention to a part of arm, (b) is a top view which paid its attention to the rotation gear seen from the arrow XIB-XIB in FIG. In FIG. 7A, the region of the groove 260 formed in the front base arm 224 is hatched with diagonal lines so that the state in which the groove 260 is formed can be easily understood.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the rotation effect unit 210 includes a base arm 220, a drive motor 222 attached to the base arm 220, a motor cover 221 attached to the base arm 220 and covering the drive motor 222, and a base arm. And a first movable body 211 rotatably attached to the tip of 220.

  The drive motor 222 is a stepping motor, for example, 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 (not shown) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 222a is connected to a drive gear 243 provided in the base arm 220 and shown in FIG. The drive motor 222 is a motor for causing the first movable body 211 to perform a first operation (rotational motion), as will be described later. The drive motor 222 can apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a when the rated current is passed (excitation holding). Thereby, the exact drive of the drive motor 222 is realizable.

  The motor cover 221 covers the drive motor 222 and is attached to the base arm 220 with screws or the like (not shown). As described above, the rotation shaft 210 a is formed on the front surface of the motor cover 221. The rotation effect unit 210 is supported rotatably by a rotation shaft 210a and a rotation shaft 210b (not shown) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220 being pivotally supported. As described above, the motor cover 221 has not only a function of covering the drive motor 222 but also a function as a rotating shaft, thereby reducing the number of components of the first effect device 200 and making the configuration simple. In addition, the first rendering device 200 can be downsized.

  The first movable body 211 that rotates on the base arm 220 includes a rotating decorative body 212, an LED substrate 213, and a rotating base 214.

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

  The LED board 213 is provided behind 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 is transmitted through the rotating decorative body 212 and visually recognized by the player. Thereby, it is possible to irradiate the decoration of the rotating decorative body 212 with light, and it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player's interest.

  The rotation base 214 is rotatably mounted on the base arm 220. When the rotation base 214 is viewed from the front, it has a substantially square shape with one bending point 214a. Therefore, the rotation base 214 has an inferior angle 214c (an angle less than 180 degrees). Similarly, the rotating decorative body 212 has a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and has an inferior angle. Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be made into the shape which is easy to hide behind the front decoration body 201 (FIG. 4). The front decorative body 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 1st movable body 211 appear in a game area, it is possible to hide the 1st movable body 211 behind the front decoration body 201 (FIG. 4) so that it cannot be seen by the player. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the outer appearance of the base arm 220 is schematically configured by combining a front base arm 224 disposed in the front and a rear base arm 223 disposed in the rear. The front base arm 224 is formed with an insertion port 224a. A drive shaft 222a (not shown) of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) is inserted through the insertion port 224a and coupled to the drive gear 243. As a result, the drive gear 243 rotates upon receiving the drive of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5).

  The front base arm 224 is formed with a circular opening 224b for ensuring a range in which the rotation base mounting projection 252b can operate when a rotation gear 252 described later rotates. A spiral groove 260 is formed around the opening 224b.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the groove 260 is a bottomed groove formed clockwise from the start end portion 260a to the end end portion 260b. The groove 260 is formed so that the radius gradually decreases from the start end portion 260a with reference to the center point C of the opening 224b. As described above, the groove 260 extending from the start end portion 260a to the end end portion 260b is formed so as to surround the opening 224b by one or more half a round. The groove 260 has a front position of the center point C that coincides with a front position of the center point 252c (FIG. 7B) of the rotation gear 252 and a front position of the rotation center of the rotation base 214. It is formed to match.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of driven gears 244 to 251 that transmit a driving force acting on the driving gear 243 to the rotating gear 252 are arranged in the base arm 220 inside the base arm 220. . A rotation gear 252 that meshes with the driven gear 251 is provided in the vicinity of the left end of the base arm 220. Thereby, the driving force of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) can be transmitted to the rotation gear 252.

  Note that the vertical width of the front base arm 224 is wider than the vertical width of the rear base arm 223. Thereby, the space 220b for allowing wiring to pass can be secured on the rear surface of the base arm 220. The rear base arm 223 has a pressing portion 223a for pressing the wiring passed through the space 220b and a hooking portion 223b for hooking a binding material for binding the wiring. Yes. Thereby, the space 220b suitable for passing the wiring can be provided in the base arm 220.

  The rotation gear 252 is formed with an approximately elliptical wire insertion hole 252a that is an opening for passing a wire passed through a space 220b formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220. As will be described later, the first movable body 211 is formed with a protrusion 254 a that moves along the groove 260 by the rotation of the first movable body 211. As shown in FIG. 7B, the center 252d of the wiring insertion hole 252a (also referred to as the formation position of the wiring insertion hole 252a) is shifted by a predetermined distance L with respect to the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252. . The deviation of the wiring insertion hole 252a is set in a direction away from the position of the protrusion 254a. That is, the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center 252d of the wiring insertion hole 252a is also longer than the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252.

  Thus, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252a for passing the wiring through the rotation gear 252, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being entangled with the rotation gear 252. In addition, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252a at a position away from the protrusion 254a, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being entangled with the protrusion 254a. Thereby, it becomes possible to pass a wiring suitably.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a rotation base attachment protrusion 252 b that is a protrusion for attaching the rotation base 214 is formed on the front surface of the rotation gear 252. The rotation base mounting protrusion 252b protrudes from an opening 224b formed in the front base arm 224, and is fixed to the rotation base 214 with a screw or the like (not shown). Thus, when the rotation gear 252 is rotated by driving the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5), the rotation base 214 is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the rotation gear 252.

  Note that three sliding rings 253 are interposed between the front base arm 224 and the rotation base 214. The sliding ring 253 enables the rotation base 214 to rotate smoothly, supports the rotation base 214 at multiple points, and rotates the rotation base 214 in a stable state without wobbling.

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

  The rotation base 214 has a long hole-like slide hole 214b having a long axis in one direction. 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 move integrally in the major axis direction of the slide hole 214b. Note that 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. 7) of the rotation gear 252) when the long axis is extended.

  The protrusion 254 a formed on the slide portion 254 is inserted into the groove 260 formed on the front base arm 224. When the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) is driven to rotate the rotation base 214, the protrusion 254 a 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 changes gradually. For example, when the rotation base 214 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front, the protrusion 254a moves toward the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260. As a result, the position of the protrusion 254a gradually moves away from the center point C of the groove 260. In the rotation base 214, the slide part 254 on which the protrusion 254a is formed and the detection part 255 are connected to the long axis of the slide hole 214b. Move along the direction. The major axis direction of the rotation slide hole 214b is formed so as to coincide with the direction connecting the center 252c of the rotation gear 252 and the protrusion 254a. You may set so that. 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 214b together with the slide unit 254. The detection unit 255 includes a detection piece 255a that is a protruding piece. The detection piece 255 a is detected by a second detection sensor 256 and a 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 presence or absence of the detection piece 255a is determined by detecting that the detection piece 255a blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. To do. In the present embodiment, the position (protrusion 254a ″) where the protrusion 254a is separated from the position (protrusion 254a ′) in contact with the end portion 260b (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260 toward the start end 260a side by an angle θ. ), The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256. Further, when the protrusion 254 a is at a position (protrusion 254 a ″) that is in contact with the start end portion 260 a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260, the detection piece 255 a is detected by the first detection sensor 257. It can be said that the position of the protrusion 254a '' shown in FIG. 7A is the position of the protrusion 254a immediately before reaching the end portion 260b by driving of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5). The angle θ is an angle corresponding to a predetermined number of steps of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5).

  As described above, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) is attached to the base arm 220. Therefore, the first movable body 211 can be rotated by driving the drive motor 222 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. 8 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. Moreover, FIG. 9 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. 8 and 9, 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. Similarly to FIG. 7A, hatching is added to the region where the groove 260 is formed. Further, the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 is indicated by a solid line and hatching to clarify the position of the protrusion 254a.

  In the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8A, the protrusion 254a is located at the terminal end portion 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A). Thus, when the protrusion 254a is located at the terminal end portion 260b (FIG. 7A), the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point C of the opening 224b is the shortest. As described above, since the center point C of the opening 224b coincides with the rotation center of the first movable body 211, the detection unit 255 that is interlocked with the protrusion 254a is also closest to the center point C. As described above, when the detection unit 255 is closest to the center point C, the detection piece 255a formed on 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 can detect the detection piece 255a away from the center point C by driving the drive motor 222 by a predetermined number of steps. As described above, based on the detection status of the second detection sensor 256, it is determined whether the protrusion 254a is in contact with the terminal portion 260b (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260 or is located in the vicinity thereof. It is possible to judge.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 8A, the first movable body 211 can be rotated clockwise. A first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8A is rotated approximately 270 degrees clockwise.

  When the first movable body 211 rotates with respect to the center point C, the protrusion 254a moves along the groove 260. As described above, the groove 260 has a spiral shape that gradually moves away from the center point C as it proceeds from the end portion 260b (FIG. 7A) to the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A) along the forming direction. Is formed. Therefore, the projection 254a that moves along the groove 260 gradually moves away from the center point C as the first movable body 211 rotates clockwise. Thereby, the detection part 255 also slides gradually in the direction away from the center point C along the long-axis direction of the slide hole 214b. In FIG. 8B, 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 detection sensor.

  By driving the drive motor 222 from the state shown in FIG. 8B, the first movable body 211 can be further rotated clockwise. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 9A shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8B is rotated approximately 270 degrees clockwise.

  Since the protrusion 254a has moved along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 8B, it is further away from the center point C. Therefore, the detection unit 255 also moves in the direction away from the center point C in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b. Therefore, the detection piece 255a is closer to the first detection sensor 257. However, even in the state shown in FIG. 9A, 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. 9A, the first movable body 211 can be further rotated clockwise. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 9B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 9A is rotated approximately 90 degrees clockwise.

  Since the protrusion 254a has moved along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 9A, the protrusion 254a is further away from the center point C and is located at the start end 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260. Yes. Thus, since the protrusion 254a is positioned at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260, the first movable body 211 cannot be rotated further clockwise. 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.

  Thus, the state where the protrusion 254a is located at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A) is the state where the distance between the protrusion 254a and the center point C of the opening 224b is the longest. Therefore, the detection unit 255 that is interlocked with the protrusion 254a is also at a position farthest from the center point C. At this time, the detection piece 255a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 disposed at a position away from the center point C. Thus, it can be determined from the detection state of the first detection sensor 257 whether or not the protrusion 254a is at the start end portion 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A).

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

  For example, from the state shown in FIG. 9B, the driving motor 22 is driven to rotate the first movable body 211 counterclockwise, so that the protrusion 254a is formed along the direction in which the groove 260 is formed, and the start end portion 260a. (FIG. 7A) can be moved to the end portion 260b (FIG. 7B). When the protrusion 254a reaches the end portion 260b (FIG. 7B) of the groove 260, the first movable body 211 is restricted from further counterclockwise rotation. 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 moved by an amount of rotation sufficient to move the protrusion 254a from the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A) to the end end portion 260b (FIG. 7B), that is, approximately 630 degrees. It can be rotated in one direction. The rotation state of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by detecting the detection unit 255 that slides through the slide hole 214 b formed in the rotation base 214.

  In this way, the groove 260 formed in the base arm 220 is formed in a spiral shape, and the protrusion 254a is moved along the groove 260, thereby detecting the rotation state of the first movable body 211 in conjunction with the protrusion 254a. This can be expressed as movement of the unit 255. The rotation state of the first movable body 211 is detected by detecting the detection unit 255 with 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 moving direction of the detection unit 255. Can be grasped. As described above, since the rotation state 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 rendering device 200 is compact and simple. It can be set as a simple structure.

  As described above, the first movable body 211 has the center point C in addition to the second operation described above (the operation (circular motion) that moves so as to draw an arc around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b (FIG. 4)). Can be rotated around the center. Such a rotational motion around the center point C of the first movable body 211 is defined as a first motion. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 9B 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. 8A is defined as being in the advanced position in the movable range in the first operation.

  Next, details of the driving device 230 will be described. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the driving device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front.

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

  As described above, the rotation shaft 210b (not shown) protruding backward from the rotation effect unit 210 (FIG. 5) is inserted into the first drive base 233, and the rotation effect unit 210 (FIG. 5) is rotated. A rotation shaft insertion hole 233a that is movably supported is formed, and a drive shaft insertion hole 233b through which a drive shaft 231a (not shown) of the drive motor 231 is inserted is formed. A drive motor 231 is attached to the first drive base 233 with screws or the like (not shown). A first detection sensor 261 and a second detection sensor 262 are attached to the rear surface of the first drive base 233. Thus, the 1st drive base 233 to which each component was attached is attached to the 2nd drive base 234 with the screw etc. which are not illustrated. The first drive base 233 and the second drive base 234 integrated in this way constitute a base body of the first effect device 200.

  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 (not shown) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 231 a is inserted into a rotation shaft insertion hole 233 b formed in the first drive base 233 and is connected to the rotation body 263. Thereby, the rotating body 263 rotates by receiving the drive of the drive motor 231.

  The main drive arm 240 is rotated by the drive of the drive motor 231. The main arm 240 rotates to rotate the rotation effect unit 210 via the driven arm 232. The main driving arm 240 is formed with an insertion hole 240b through which a main driving arm mounting shaft 233c (not shown) formed in the first drive base 233 is inserted, and the rotating body 263 is used as the sliding member 264 and the sliding member. A long hole 240c for attachment via the H.265 is formed.

  A circular detector 266 is attached to the main 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, an insertion hole 266c through which a main arm mounting shaft 233c (not shown) is inserted is formed at the center of the detection body 266. The main arm mounting shaft 233 c (not shown) is communicated with the insertion hole 266 c and the insertion hole 240 b formed in the main arm 240. Thereby, the main driving arm 240 can rotate around the main driving arm attachment shaft 233c together with the detection body 266.

  The main driving arm 240 rotates about a main driving arm attachment shaft 233c (not shown) by the rotation of the rotating body 263 driven by the drive motor 231. The rotation state of the main arm 240 is determined by whether or not 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. 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 second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. Thus, the presence or absence of the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b is determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are hidden behind the front decorative body 201 (at the origin (initial) position), The first detection piece 266b 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. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 face leftward and protrude from the front decorative body 201 (in the advanced position), the second detection piece 266a is the second detection sensor. 262 is detected. At this time, the 1st movable body 211 exists in an advance position in the movable range in 2nd operation | movement. As described above, the rotation state of the main arm 240 (the movement state in the second operation of the first movable body 211) can be grasped based on the detection states of the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

  When main drive arm 240 is at the origin (initial), main drive arm 240 is supported by contacting one side 240e thereof with main drive arm receiving portion 233d formed on first drive base 233. As described above, since a contact portion with a sufficient length is provided between the main drive arm 240 and the first drive base 233, the main drive arm 240 can be stably kept on standby at the origin (initial) position. Can do.

  Next, the rendering operation of the first rendering device 200 will be described in more detail. FIG. 11 is a diagram 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 origin (initial) position, as viewed from the front. Moreover, FIG. 12 is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 11 from back. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the base arm and the first movable body are rotated from the first effect device illustrated in FIG. 11. Moreover, FIG. 14 is the figure which looked at the 1st production apparatus shown in FIG. 13 from back. FIG. 15 is a 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 in the advanced position, as viewed from the front. FIG. 16 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 15 as viewed from the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the base arm 220 is in the origin (initial) position, the base arm 220, the driven arm 232, and the main driving arm 240 are positioned behind the front decorative body 201 and can be viewed from the front. Can not. In addition, since the first movable body 211 is partly located behind the front decorative body 201, it cannot be visually recognized from the front. The other parts of the first movable body 211 are also located behind the frame that forms the outer edge of the game board 2 (FIG. 1) and cannot be seen from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main arm 240 faces substantially downward, and at this time, the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 10) formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the first detection sensor 261. The base arm 220 is held in a posture facing substantially downward by a main arm 240 and a driven arm 232 that is rotatably connected to the base arm 220.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is in the same state as the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. That is, the protrusion 254a is in contact with the starting end portion 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A). Therefore, the detection piece 255a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 disposed at a position away from the center 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 decorative body 201 so that it cannot be seen from the front.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is in the origin (initial) position (also referred to as being in the first state) in the movable range in the first movement (rotational movement) and the second movement (circular circle). In the movable range in motion), it is at the origin (initial) position.

  Further, since the protrusion 254a is positioned at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260, it can be positioned at a position farthest from the rotation center of the first movable body 211. As a result, a sufficient distance can be secured between the rotation base mounting protrusion 252b, which is a member that supports the first movable body 211, and the protrusion 254a, and the rotation base protrusion 252b generated by supporting the first movable body 211. The force acting on the protrusion 254a can be made sufficiently small. Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be hold | maintained in the stable state in the position which cannot be visually recognized from the front, without making it wobble.

  Note that, as described above, the first movable body 211 has a shape that is bent at the bending point 214a, and has an inferior angle 214c (FIG. 5). In the first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the minor angle 214c is provided so as to face the center side of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 1). Thereby, the 1st movable body 211 can be covered with the frame of the front decoration body 201 and the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  11 and 12, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) is driven to rotate the main drive arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front. As a result, the base arm 220 rotates clockwise via the driven arm 232 when viewed from the front. As described above, when the main arm 240 rotates clockwise, the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 10) detected by the first detection sensor 261 is not detected. Thereby, it can be determined that the base arm 220 is not at the origin (initial) position.

  When the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) is driven to rotate the base arm 220, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) attached to the base arm 220 can be driven. Thereby, rotation of the base arm 220 and rotation of the 1st movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. That is, the first operation (rotational motion) and the second operation (circular motion) of the first movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. Thereby, the effect which draws the player's interest can be executed. FIGS. 13 and 14 show the first effect device 200 in which the main arm 240, the base arm 220, and the first movable body 211 are rotated from the state of the first effect device 200 shown in FIGS.

  In the first effect device 200 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face the lower left and are in a state of protruding from the front decorative body 201. At this time, neither the second detection piece 266a nor the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 10) formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

  Further, since the first movable body 211 is also rotated simultaneously with the rotation of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 13 has the protrusion 254a shown in FIG. 260 is located between the end portion 260b (FIG. 7A) and the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A). At this time, the detection piece 255a shown in FIG. 6 is not detected by either the second detection sensor 256 or the first detection sensor 257.

  From the state shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) is further driven to rotate the main arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front, and the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) 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 performed simultaneously. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show the first effect device 200 in which the base arm 220, the main arm 240, and the first movable body 211 are thus advanced to the advance position where the game area is advanced.

  In the first effect device 200 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the main driving arm 240 is in the advanced position where it protrudes greatly to the left from the front decorative body 201 and advances into the game area. When the main arm 240 is in 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 266b 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 main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are in the advanced position. Therefore, on the condition that the second detection sensor 262 detects the second detection piece 266a, the drive of the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) is stopped, and the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are stopped at the advanced position. it can.

  In this way, the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 that have moved to the advanced position are arranged in parallel to each other facing left. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the decoration added to the front surfaces of the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 as a continuous pattern.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is in the advanced position (also referred to as the third state) in the movable range in the first operation (rotational motion), and the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. It is in the same state as the one movable body 211. That is, the protrusion 254a is in a state of being located at the terminal end portion 260b (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260. Therefore, the detection piece 255a formed on 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 located immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation. Therefore, after the second detection sensor 256 detects the detection piece 255a, the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) is driven by a predetermined number of steps, so that the first movable body 211 moves in the movable range in the first operation. Can be stopped in position. In addition, the 1st movable body 211 shown in FIG. 15, FIG. 16 exists in the advance position in the movable range in 2nd operation | movement (circle movement).

  When the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 are at the origin (initial) position, as shown in FIG. 12, there is a gap between one end surface 240d at the tip of the main arm 240 and one side surface 232a of the driven arm 232. , There is a gap. From this state, when the main arm 240 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the rear (clockwise when viewed from the front), the driven arm 220 rotates about the rotation shaft 241 a so as to approach the main arm 240. To do. When the main arm 240 and the base arm 220 reach the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 16, one end surface 240d of the main arm 240 and one side surface 232a of the driven arm 232 come into contact with each other. Thereby, the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 do not rotate any more, and the main driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 can be accurately stopped at the advanced position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main drive arm 240 and the driven arm 232 can be brought into contact with each other within a length L range. Therefore, the contact state of the main arm 240 and the driven arm 232 at the advanced position can be stably held without rattling. Further, since the base arm 220 is supported by the driven arm 232 in a stable state, the posture can be stabilized.

  Further, when the main arm 240 and the driven arm 232 are moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position (the first movable body 211 is moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the second operation (circular motion)). In the case of moving to (1), the drive motor 231 (FIG. 10) may be driven in the reverse direction. The main 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 266b (FIG. 10) formed on the detection body 266 by the first detection sensor 261. When the main drive arm 240 rotates and is located at the origin (initial) position, as shown in FIG. 10, one side 240e of the main drive arm 240 abuts on the main drive arm receiving portion 233d of the first drive base 233, and the main drive The arm 240 does not rotate any more. Therefore, the main arm 240 can be accurately stopped at the origin (initial) position (in the movable range of the first movable body 211 in the second operation (circular motion)).

  In order to move the first movable body 211 from the state shown in FIG. 8A to the state shown in FIG. 9B, the drive motor 222 may be driven in the reverse direction. The fact that the first movable body 211 has moved to the state shown in FIG. 9B can be determined based on the detection piece 255a formed on the detection unit 255 being detected by the first detection sensor 257. Is possible. Further, when the first movable body 211 rotates and moves to the position shown in FIG. 9B, the protrusion 254a is positioned at the start end portion 260a (FIG. 7A), and the first movable body 211 further rotates. No longer. Therefore, the 1st movable body 211 can be correctly returned to the state of FIG.9 (b).

  Next, details of the structure of the second effect device 300 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a view showing a second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a perspective view. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the second rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front.

  The second effect device 300 shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B is in an initial state, and the second movable body 311 that imitates the face of the character is located at the uppermost position 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 decoration portion 367 at the back as the eyes of the character through the opening 311a. The second movable body 311 moves substantially in the vertical direction as the turning arm 312 rotates. Thereby, the 2nd production apparatus 300 can perform the production which attracts a player.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the second effect device 300 includes a unit base body 330 to which various components of the second effect device 300 are attached, and a moving unit 310 that is rotatably attached to the unit base body 330. I have. The unit base body 330 has a decoration unique 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 rotation shaft 351 a is connected to a drive gear 352 provided in the motor mounting plate 350.

  On the other hand, a rotation shaft 331 protruding forward is formed on the front surface of the unit base body 330. A rotating gear 332 is rotatably attached to the rotating shaft 331.

  The rotating gear 332 includes a peripherally formed external tooth 332a, a flange portion 332b having a notch portion 332c, and a protruding portion 332d protruding forward. External teeth 332 a formed on the rotation gear 332 mesh with the drive gear 352 through an opening 330 e formed on the unit base body 330. As a result, the rotation of the drive gear 351 causes the rotation gear 332 to rotate about the rotation shaft 331.

  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 collar unit 332b, thereby determining the rotation state of the rotary gear 332. In the present embodiment, when the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is in the origin (initial) position, the detection sensor 333 is positioned at the position of the notch 332c. It is attached. Therefore, the light from the light emitting unit is not blocked only when the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position. Thereby, it can be determined using the detection result of the detection sensor 333 whether the 2nd movable body 311 exists in an origin (initial) position.

  The moving unit 310 rotates the rotation arm 312 that is rotatably attached to the unit base body 330, the movable base body 314 that is attached to the rotation arm 312, and the character face that is attached to the movable base body 314. The second movable body 311 that is imitated generally has an external appearance. With such a configuration, when the rotating arm 312 is rotated, the player can visually recognize the second movable body 311 as if it is moving substantially vertically.

  The rotation arm 312 is attached to the unit base body 330 so as to be rotatable about the axis R1. A detection piece 336 is attached to the rear surface of the rotating 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 (not shown) attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330. The detection sensor 335 is, for example, a photo sensor. When the second effect device 300 is in the advanced state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is in the advanced position where it can be easily seen by the player, the detection sensor 335 emits light from the detection piece 336. Is blocked. Thereby, it can be judged using the detection result of the detection sensor 335 whether the 2nd movable body 311 is located in the advance position.

  In addition, first to fifth protrusions 312 a to 312 e (not shown) are formed on the rear surface of the rotating arm 312. Further, the unit base body 330 is formed with arc-shaped first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c with the axis R1 as the center.

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

  The 2nd projection part 312b and the 3rd projection part 312c are penetrated by the 2nd movement restriction | limiting groove | channel 330b formed in the unit base body 330, and are attached slidably. Accordingly, the movement of the second protrusion 312b and the movement of the third protrusion 312c are limited to movement along an arc centered on the axis R1 of the second movement restriction groove 330b.

  The 4th projection part 312d and the 5th projection part 312e are inserted in the 3rd movement restriction | limiting groove | channel 330c formed in the unit base body 330, and are attached slidably. As a result, the movement of the fourth protrusion 312d and the movement of the fifth protrusion 312e are limited to movement along an arc centered on the axis R1 of the third movement restriction groove 330c.

  In this way, the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e are inserted into the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c formed in the unit base body 330, so that the moving part 310 does not rattle. It can be stabilized and rotated around the axis R1.

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

  From the state shown in FIG. 18 in which the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the drive gear 352 is driven, and the rotary gear 332 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front. As the rotating gear 332 rotates, the height of the protruding portion 332d located above decreases. As described above, as the height of the protrusion 332d supporting the rotating arm 312 decreases, the moving unit 310 rotates counterclockwise around the axis R1 as viewed from the front. At this time, by securing a sufficient rotation speed of the rotation gear 332 and increasing the rotation speed of the moving unit 310, the player seems as if the second movable body 311 has dropped from the initial position (origin position). Can be visually recognized.

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

  When the moving part 310 rotates in this way, the first to fifth protrusions 312 a to 312 e formed on the rotating arm 312 become the first to third movement limiting grooves 330 a to 330 c formed on the unit base body 330. Reach the bottom of. Thereby, the rotation operation of the moving unit 310 (the falling of the second movable body 311) stops. At this time, the second movable body 311 is located at the lowest position in the movable range. The position of the second movable body 311 at this time is defined as the advance position. Further, the state of the second effect device 300 at this time is defined as an advanced state.

  A buffer rubber 334 (FIG. 18) is attached to the front surface of the unit base body 330 in order to reduce an impact when the rotating moving unit 310 stops. The buffer rubber 334 (FIG. 18) collides with the side surface of the rotation arm 312 when the moving unit 310 stops the rotation operation.

  In this way, when the second movable body 311 moves from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position (when the second rendering device changes from the initial state to the advanced state), the detection piece 336 is detected by the detection sensor 335 (not shown). Is done.

  The second rendering device 300 includes a spring 313 that connects the rotating arm 312 and the unit base body 330. The spring 313 is, for example, a tension spring. When the rotating arm 312 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front from the second rendering device 300 in the initial state, a tensile force acts on the spring 313. As a result, a force that rotates clockwise as viewed from the front acts on the rotating arm 312.

  Such a tensile force by the spring 313 facilitates the return of the second movable body 311 in the advanced position to the origin (initial) position. In order to move the second movable body 311 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position, it is necessary to rotate the rotating gear 332, push up the rotating arm 312 by the protrusion 332d, and rotate it clockwise. At this time, the biasing force of the spring 313 makes it possible to reduce the force to push up and rotate the rotating arm 312.

  The second rendering device 300 includes a cover body 340 that is attached to the rear surface of the unit base body 330 and covers the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c. By the cover body 340, smooth movement of the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e moving through the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c can be ensured.

  Such an effect operation of the second effect device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a front view showing the second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the order of effect operation ((a) to (c)).

  The second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 19A 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 located at the uppermost position within the movable range.

  The drive motor 351 (FIG. 18) of the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 19A is driven to rotate the rotating gear 332 counterclockwise. Thereby, the rotation arm 312 rotates counterclockwise, and accordingly, the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward. Thereby, as shown in FIG.19 (b), the 2nd production | presentation apparatus 300 will be in an advancing state, and the 2nd movable body 311 moves to an advancing position. When the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position, the detection sensor 335 (not shown) detects the detection piece 336 (FIG. 24).

  Although illustration is omitted, when the second effect device 300 changes from the initial state to the advanced state, the contact state between the protrusion 372a of the second movable portion and the locking portion 375 is released. Accordingly, when the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward, the decorative body 371 also moves downward. Thereby, the decoration body 371 can be made to jump out from the lower end of the 2nd movable body 311 in an advance position. In this way, the decoration body 371 popping out from the second movable body 311 can be visually recognized by the player as the teeth of the character.

  The drive motor 381 (not shown) of the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 19B is driven, and the drive motor 361 (not shown) of the first movable unit 360 is driven. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 19C, the second movable body 311 can be rotated clockwise with respect to the rotation arm 312, and through the opening 311 a formed in the second movable body 311. The 2nd decoration part 368 can be visually recognized.

  In order to return the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 19 (c) to the second effect device 300 in the initial state shown in FIG. 19 (a), each drive motor is moved in the opposite direction to the above. What is necessary is just to drive. When the second effect device 300 returns to the initial state (the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position), the detection piece 333 detects the notch portion 332c formed in the flange portion 332b.

  Next, the detailed structure of the third effect device 400 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front.

  The third effect device 400 is roughly configured by a base portion 410, a moving means 470 that is 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 part 410 functions as a base member for attaching the third rendering device 400 to the pachinko gaming machine 1 as well as each component of the third rendering device 400 is attached.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the third movable body 450 reciprocates between an origin (initial) position where a part of the third movable body 450 is hidden and an advance position where a player, which will be described later, can easily see. Such movement of the third movable body 450 is realized by rotation of the moving means 470. As will be described later, the third movable body 450 is deformed by movement of some components. By deforming the third movable body 450 at the advance position, the player can visually recognize the third movable body 450 after the deformation, and an effect that enhances the interest of the game can be executed.

  The drive motor 401 is a stepping motor, for example, 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. 21) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 401 a is connected to the drive gear 403.

  The driven gear 405 is inserted into a rotation shaft 413 (not shown) protruding from the rear surface of the base portion 410, and is rotatably attached via a sliding ring 404. The driven gear 405 meshes with the driving gear 403, and rotates by receiving the driving force of the driving gear 403. The driven gear 405 meshes with the rotation gear 406 and transmits the driving force of the drive motor 401 to the rotation gear 406.

  The rotation gear 406 is inserted into a rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 21) protruding from 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 rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 21) of the base portion 410. Through this opening 414, the rotating gear 406 is exposed to the rear of the base portion 410 and meshes with the driven gear 405. As a result, the rotation gear 406 rotates about the rotation shaft 412 in response to the rotation of the driven gear 405.

  FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body and moving means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body and moving means provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The moving means 470 is configured in outline by combining a front moving means 475 and a rear moving means 476.

  The front surface moving means 475 is a member constituting the front surface of the moving means 470, and the surface thereof is decorated. The front moving means 475 has an opening 475a through which the protruding portion 407 formed in the rotating gear 406 is inserted, an opening 475c through which the protruding portion 451 (FIG. 23) formed in the third movable body 450 is inserted, An insertion hole 475d through which the rotation shaft 411 formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 21) is inserted is formed.

  The rear surface moving unit 476 is a member constituting the rear surface of the moving unit 470. The rear movement means 476 has an opening 476a through which the protruding portion 407 formed in the rotating gear 406 is inserted, and an opening 476c through which the protruding portion 451 (FIG. 23) formed in the third movable body 450 is inserted. Is formed.

  By combining the front moving means 475 and the rear moving means 476, the opening 475a and the opening 476a are combined to form the opening 470a (FIG. 21), and the opening 475c and the opening 476c are combined to form the opening 470c (illustrated). Is omitted). Therefore, in FIGS. 22 and 23, for the sake of convenience, the symbol “(470a)” is added to the openings 475a and 476a, and the symbol “(470c)” is added to the openings 475c and 476c.

  A rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 21) formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 21) is inserted through the insertion hole 475d formed in the moving means 470. A sliding ring 472 and a sliding ring 473 are interposed between the insertion hole 475d and the rotating shaft 411 (FIG. 21). Thereby, the moving means 470 can be rotated centering on the rotating shaft 411 (FIG. 21). A torsion spring 471 is interposed between the moving means 470 and the base portion 410 (FIG. 21). The moving means 470 is biased counterclockwise by the torsion spring 471 as viewed from the front. That is, the moving means 470 is in a state of being biased toward an initial position (origin position) described later.

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

  A sliding ring 408 and a sliding ring 409 are interposed between the opening 470a and the protrusion 407. Thereby, the protrusion part 407 can slide in the formation direction of the opening 470a. The opening 470a is an opening formed in an arc shape having a substantially constant curvature along the forming direction. On the other hand, the protrusion 407 applies a pressing force in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, when the rotation gear 406 rotates, the protrusion 407 slides in the opening 470a and rotates the moving means 470 by applying a pressing force in a direction orthogonal to the formation direction of the opening 470a. Thus, by driving the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) provided on the rear surface of the base portion 410 (FIG. 21), the moving means 470 is rotated about the rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 21). Can do.

  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 emitted from the light emitting portion is blocked by the light shielding plate 416 attached to the moving unit 470. In the present embodiment, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416, the moving means 470 is most inclined as shown in FIG. At this time, the position where the moving means 470 is located is defined as the initial position (origin position). The third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position.

  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), the drive motor 401 is driven, and the moving means 470 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front. And Then, the detection sensor 415 does not detect the light shielding plate 416. Thus, the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416 only when the moving unit 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 or not the moving unit 470 is in the initial position (the third movable body 450 is in the origin (initial) position).

  On the rear surface of the third movable body 450, a projecting portion 451 (FIG. 23) projecting rearward is formed. The protruding portion 451 is inserted into the opening 470 c formed in the moving means 470, and attached to the opening 470 c via the sliding ring 474. As a result, the protrusion 451 can move in the opening 470 c and is moved by the rotating moving means 470 to move the third movable body 450. The opening 470c is an opening formed so as to have a bending point in one place, and is an opening formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front.

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

  FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The first slide rail 452 includes 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. Accordingly, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b are connected to each other so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction 452c. Thus, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b can change the relative positional relationship with each other along the longitudinal direction 452c. The first rail 452a is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 417 formed in the base portion 410 (FIG. 21). On the other hand, the second rail 452b is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 454a formed on the rear surface of the connecting 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 connected to each other so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction 453c. In this manner, the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b can change the relative positional relationship with each other along the longitudinal direction 453c. The third rail 453a is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 454b formed on the front surface of the connecting plate 454a. The fourth rail 453b is housed and fixed in a rail housing portion 455a (FIG. 24) formed on the base plate 455.

  With this configuration, the second rail 452b slides along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to the first rail 452a fixed to the base portion 410 (FIG. 21). It moves along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to 410 (FIG. 21). Further, the fourth rail 453b slides in the longitudinal direction 453c with respect to the third rail 453a fixed to the connecting plate 454, so that the third movable body 450 is longitudinal in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base portion 410 (FIG. 21). Move along 453c.

  In the present embodiment, the connecting plate 454 is connected in parallel so that the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 are parallel to each other. Therefore, the longitudinal direction 452c of the first slide rail 452 and the longitudinal direction 453c of the second slide rail 453 are parallel. Thereby, the 3rd movable body 450 moves along one direction because the 1st slide rail 452 and the 2nd slide rail 453 slide-operate.

  As described above, the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 function as a guide portion that defines the movement path of the third movable body 450 and guides the movement path to the movement path.

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

  Further, a protruding portion 454c protruding rearward is formed on the rear surface of the connecting plate 454. A sliding ring 456 made of a material having a small surface friction coefficient is attached to the protruding portion 454c. As will be described later, a contact portion 470b (not shown) which is one end surface of the moving means 470 contacts the sliding ring 456, thereby restricting the movement of the connecting plate 454 relative to the base portion 410 (FIG. 21). Is possible.

  The base plate 455 is attached with various components of the third movable body 450 and covers the back of the third movable body 450 to protect the inside. On the rear surface of the base plate 455, a wiring housing portion 455b (FIG. 24) is formed which is a recess for housing various wirings. The wiring housing portion 455b (FIG. 24) is formed up to the region where the rail housing portion 455a is formed. Accordingly, the wiring can be passed without contacting the second slide rail, and the wiring can be prevented from being entangled with the second slide rail 453. A wiring cover 458 that covers the wiring housing portion 455b is attached to the rear surface of the base plate 455. Thereby, while being able to protect the wiring accommodated in the wiring accommodating part 455b, the malfunction that a wiring becomes entangled can be reduced.

  A drive motor 457 is attached to the base plate 455. The drive motor 457 is a stepping motor, for example, 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 rotation shaft 457a is connected to a drive gear 459 as shown in FIG. Further, a driven gear 460 meshed with the drive gear 459 and a rotating gear 461 meshed with the driven gear 460 are rotatably attached to the base plate 455. As a result, the driving force of the drive motor 457 is transmitted to the rotation gear 461.

  FIG. 25 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 seen from the front.

  The third movable body 450 has a first movement base 462 and a second movement base 463. The first moving base 462 has a long hole-shaped opening 462a and a tooth mold portion 462b in which a plurality of tooth molds are formed in parallel. Two movement restriction projections 455c (not shown) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 25) are inserted into the opening 462a formed in the first movement base 462. Thereby, the movement of the first movement base 462 is limited in the direction in which the movement limiting protrusion 455c (not shown) can move in the opening 462a, that is, the direction along the arrows 418 and 421.

  The second moving base 463 is also formed with a long hole-shaped opening 463a and a tooth mold portion 463b having a plurality of tooth molds formed in parallel. Two movement restricting projections 455d (not shown) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 25) 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 restriction protrusion 455d (not shown) can move in the opening 463a, that is, the direction along the arrows 419 and 422.

  Note that the first moving base 462 and the second moving base 463 are provided so that the tooth mold portions 462b and the tooth mold portions 463b are separated from each other. A rotating gear 461 is arranged between the tooth mold part 462b and the tooth mold part 463b which are separated from each other, and meshes with the tooth mold part 462b and the tooth mold part 463b. Thereby, 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 moves due to the rotation of the rotation gear 461 is opposite to the direction in which the second movement base 463 moves.

  A detection sensor 468 is provided on the base plate 455 (FIG. 25). 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 1st movement base 462 and the 2nd movement base 463 mesh and move to the same rotation gear 461, both interlock | cooperate. Therefore, the position of the second movement base 463 can also be determined based on the detection result of the detection sensor 468.

  A first decorative cover 464 made of a synthetic resin having translucency is attached to the first moving base 462. In addition, an LED board 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 substantially in the left-right direction as the first moving base 462 moves.

  A second decorative cover 466 made of a synthetic resin having translucency is also attached to the second moving base 466. In addition, an LED board 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 substantially in the left-right 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. 25), and accommodates each member such as the first moving base 462 between the base plate 455 (FIG. 25). The movable base 430 is formed with a rotation gear insertion hole 430a through which the rotation gear 461 can be passed. The rotation gear 461 is disposed at a position where the rotation gear insertion hole 430a is formed so that the protrusion 461a is positioned in front of the movable base 430. Thereby, the protrusion 461a rotates in front of the movable base 430 by the rotation of the rotation gear 461. The movable base 430 is formed with a guide groove 430b and a guide groove 430c that are formed in parallel with each other in the vertical direction. Note that an LED substrate 497 is attached to the movable base body 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 body 430.

  The movement effect body 431 is substantially U-shaped when viewed from the front, and both end portions have a tapered shape. A projecting portion 431b and a projecting portion 431c (not shown) projecting rearward are formed on the rear surface of the movement effect body 431. The protrusion 431 b is inserted into a guide groove 430 b formed on the movable base 430, and the protrusion 431 c is inserted into a guide groove 430 c formed on the movable base 430. Thereby, the movement of the movement effect body 431 is limited only in the direction in which the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c are formed.

  The movement effect body 431 is formed with an elongated hole-shaped opening 431a. A protrusion 461a formed on the rotation gear 461 is inserted into the opening 431a. Thereby, when the rotation gear 461 rotates, the movement effect body 431 receives a pressing force from the protrusion 461a and moves along the formation direction of the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c.

  The fourth decorative cover 432 is located in front of the movement effect body 431 and is 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 a synthetic resin having translucency, for example. 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 arranged in front of the movement effect body 431. Therefore, at the normal time, the movement effect body 431 is hidden behind the third decorative cover 434 and cannot be visually recognized. From such a state, the rotation gear 461 rotates, and the moving effect body 431 moves along the formation direction of the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c. Then, the movement effect body 431 protrudes from the third decorative cover 434 and the fourth decorative cover 432. Thereby, the player can visually recognize a part of the projecting movement effect body 431. The LED board 498 is attached so as to be inclined downward. The plurality of LEDs provided on the LED substrate 498 emit light toward the side of the third decorative cover 434. Accordingly, it is possible to irradiate the moving effect body 431 protruding from the third decorative cover 434 and the like.

  The light emitted from the LEDs mounted on the LED board 497 attached to the movable base 430 and the LED board 498 attached to the fourth decorative cover 432 is emitted from the side surface of the third movable body 450. Thereby, light is emitted toward the rear. The second slide rail 453 is attached to the central portion of the third movable body 450 that does not overlap the LED substrate 497 and the LED substrate 498 when viewed from the front (FIG. 30). Thereby, it can prevent that the 2nd slide rail 453 is irradiated with light, and can prevent the 2nd slide rail 453 from conspicuous.

  Next, the operation of the third effect device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 30 show how the third effect device 400 performs an effect operation in the order of the operations. 26 to 29 are views showing a third effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a front view of the third effect device as viewed from the front, and (b) is the first effect device. It is the figure which looked at a part of 3 production devices from back. FIG. 30 is a front view of the third rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. In addition, regarding the (b) figure of FIGS. 26-29, illustration of the base part 410 is abbreviate | omitted and it can understand a mode that each structural member moves at the time of the 3rd production | presentation apparatus 400 performing production operation.

  FIG. 26 shows the third effect device 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 most tilted. Thus, when the moving means 470 is in the initial position (origin position), the third movable body 450 is located at the lowest position and is in a position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. In this way, the position of the third movable body 450 which is hardly visible to the player and which is the lowest is defined as the origin (initial) position.

  When the moving unit 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. Thus, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light shielding plate 416, it is determined that the moving unit 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 contact with the sliding ring 456 attached to the connecting plate 454.

  The third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 26 is driven by the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21), and the rotation gear 406 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the rear, with the rotation center C1 as the center. 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. 26, the direction in which the protruding portion 407 starts to move is close to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the protrusion 407 moves in the opening 470a rather than moving in the direction of pushing up the moving means 470. Therefore, during the transition from the state shown in FIG. 26 to the state shown in FIG. 27, the turning amount of the moving means 470 is smaller than the turning amount of the turning gear 406.

  As described above, by the rotation with the rotation center C1 of the rotation gear 406 as a reference, the moving unit 470 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the rear centering on the rotation center C2. By the rotation of the moving means 470, the protrusion 451 moves in the opening 470c and is pressed by the inner wall of the opening 470c. Accordingly, the third movable body 450 moves along the slide direction (upper right direction) of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453. In FIG. 27B, the moving means 470 'at the initial position (origin position) is illustrated using a two-dot chain line so that the movement of the moving means 470 can be understood.

  Note that the outer shape of the contact portion 470b formed on the moving unit 470 coincides with an arc centered on the rotation center C2 of the moving unit 470. Therefore, while the moving means 470 moves from the state shown in FIG. 26 to the state shown in FIG. 27 by turning around the rotation center C2, the contact part 470b is in contact with the sliding ring 456. Retained. As a result, the connecting plate 454 to which the sliding ring 456 is attached cannot move. Thereby, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is limited, and the third movable body 450 moves exclusively by the sliding operation by the second slide rail 453. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, a deviation occurs between the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 454a constituting the second slide rail 453. On the other hand, there is no deviation between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b (FIG. 24) constituting the first slide rail 452.

  In the third effect device shown in FIG. 27 (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 is further rotated, the contact portion 470b and the sliding ring 456 are separated from each other, and the restriction on the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is released. That is, the first moving section 495 from the position shown in FIG. 26 where the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position (the position of the moving means 470 ′ in FIG. 27) to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. While the moving means 470 moves, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is limited, and the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453 is allowed. Further, as will be described later, the moving means moves through the second moving section 496 (FIG. 29) from the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. 27 to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. 29 where the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position. While the 470 moves, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 is allowed.

  FIG. 28 shows a third effect device in which the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) is driven from the state shown in FIG. 27 and the rotation gear 406 is further rotated. Due to the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation center C2 as viewed from the rear.

  From the state shown in FIG. 27, when the rotation gear 406 is rotated, the projecting portion 407 moves on an arc centered on the rotation center C1. At this time, the direction in which the protruding portion 407 starts to move is significantly different from the direction in which the opening 470a is formed, and is close to the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the protruding portion 407 rotates the moving means 470 largely around the rotation center C2 without moving almost in the opening 470a. Further, the moving moving means 470 applies a large force to the protruding portion 451 in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470c is formed. Thereby, the 3rd movable body 450 can be quickly moved to upper right direction. In this way, when the state shown in FIG. 27 is shifted to the state shown in FIG. 28, the third movable body 450 is quickly moved in the upper right direction compared to the case where the state shown in FIG. 26 is changed to the state shown in FIG. Can be made.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, the sliding ring 456 and the contact portion 470b are in a separated state. Therefore, there is no restriction on the movement of the connecting plate 454, and the connecting plate 454 can move with respect to the base portion 410. Thereby, 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 on the upper right.

  FIG. 45 shows a third effect device in which the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) is driven from the state shown in FIG. 28 and the rotation gear 406 is further rotated. In FIG. 29B, 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. This is illustrated using a dotted line. Due to the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation center C2 as viewed from the rear. 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. 28, the trajectory along which the protrusion 407 moves when the rotation gear 406 rotates is configured to be substantially along the region where the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, when the rotation gear 406 rotates, the protrusion 407 moves along the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the amount by which the moving means 470 rotates during the period from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the state shown in FIG. 29 is small. Further, the protrusion 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is pressed against the opening 470c by the rotation about the rotation center C2 of the moving means 470, but the amount of pressing is small, and the shape is substantially square. It moves greatly in the opening 470c formed in a shape. For this reason, even if the rotation gear 406 rotates at the same speed, the rotating agent 450 slowly moves in the upper right direction.

  And the 3rd movable body 450 reaches the limit position which cannot move to the upper right direction any more. In the present embodiment, the position where the third movable body 450 is at the upper right is defined as the advance position. Thus, when the 3rd movable body 450 moves to an advance position, the 3rd movable body 450 will be in the state which can visually recognize the whole from the state which the one part hidden as shown in FIG. Thereby, it becomes 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 operation of the first slide rail 452 is performed while the moving unit 495 moves in the first movement section 495. The second slide rail 453 is allowed to slide by restricting. Then, after the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 is performed while the moving means moves in the second moving section 496 adjacent to the first moving section 495. Is allowed. Thereby, the operation order of the third rendering device 400 is always constant. Therefore, the movement of the third effect device 400 can be stabilized and a stable effect operation can be shown to the player.

  Further, as described above, when moving the third movable body 450, the protrusion 407 formed on the rotation gear 406 is inserted into the opening 470a, and the protrusion 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is opened. The structure which is made to pass through 470c is adopted. Thereby, even if the rotation gear 406 is rotated at the same speed, changing the speed at which the third movable body 450 moves can make the movement of the third movable body 450 sharp. Thereby, a gaming machine with an enhanced game interest can be provided.

  In addition, by forming the opening 470a in an arc shape and forming the opening 470c in a substantially U shape, as described in the case of shifting from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the state shown in FIG. 29, 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 advance position can be made polite, and the player can be prevented from showing an effect due to a rough movement. As shown in FIG. 29B, when the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position, the protruding portion 451 is at the upper end of the opening 470c having a bent portion, and the protruding portion 407 is at the lower end of the arc-shaped opening 470a. positioned. For this reason, even if an unexpected force is applied to the moving means 470, the positions of the protrusions 407 and 451 do not change, and the state shown in FIG. 29 is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to prevent rattling or the like from occurring in the third effect device 400 in which the third movable body 450 is in the advanced position.

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

  Further, the connecting plate 454 holds the second slide rail 453 on the advanced 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 if the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the first rail 452a moves from the position where it is difficult to visually recognize. 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.

  As described above, 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 FIG. 25, the driving force of the drive motor 457 is transmitted to the rotation gear 461. When the rotation gear 461 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front by driving the drive motor 457, the first moving base 462 meshed with the rotation gear 461 is moved together with the first decorative cover 464 and the LED substrate 465 with an arrow. Move in the direction of 418. Further, the second moving base 463 engaged with the rotating gear 462 moves in the direction of the arrow 419 together with the second decorative cover 466 and the LED substrate 467.

  Further, when the protrusion 461a of the rotation gear 461 rotates in front of the movable base 430, the movement effect body 431 moves in the direction of forming the guide groove 430b and the guide groove 430c, that is, in the direction of the arrow 420.

  Thus, by driving the drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450, as shown in FIG. 30, the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are moved to the third It can be moved toward the outside of the movable body 450. As a result, the fourth decorative cover 432 that was covered with the first decorative cover 464 and the second decorative cover 466 and was not visible can be visually recognized, and the movement effect body 431 can be protruded from the fourth decorative cover 432. it can. In the following, the state shown in FIG. 29 that is the state before the deformation of the third movable body 450 is referred to as a first state, and the state shown in FIG. 30 that is the state after the deformation of the third movable body 450 is the second state. It shall be described. In the illustrated example, the third movable body 450 is located at the maximum advance position (the position where the moving distance of the third movable body 450 is the longest and the distance from the first movable body 211 is the shortest). In this embodiment, the distance that the third movable body can move (that is, the advance position) can be set in multiple stages, as will be described later. Yes, the state located at the advance position can be changed to the second state as the first state. For example, the state shown in FIG. 28 (the position where the moving distance of the third movable body 450 is a two-stage position in three stages and the distance from the first movable body 211 is an intermediate position in the three stages) is the first. It is also possible to change to the second state as the state. In the illustrated example, as a modification to the second state, the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431 are moved to the outside of the third movable body 450 by the maximum amount. Although shown, in this embodiment, the movement amount (opening) of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431 can be set in a plurality of stages, and the first state as the first state is shown. The three movable bodies 450 can be changed according to the moving distance (advance degree) (that is, according to the distance from the first movable body 211).

  In this way, by deforming the third movable body 450 at the advance position, it is possible to make the player visually recognize an unexpected change and enhance the effect. Further, the movement of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 can be realized by driving one drive motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450. Thereby, the structure of the 3rd production apparatus 400 can be simplified.

  Further, when the first decorative cover 464 moved toward the outside of the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front (when the third rendering device 400 is viewed from the front), the third rail 453a constituting the second slide rail 453, overlap. As described above, by arranging the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) in the movement path of the first decorative cover 464, the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) can be made inconspicuous.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the second slide rail 453 having the third rail 453a is located at a position avoiding the LED board 497 and the LED board 498 (third movable body 450) when the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front. Is attached to the center). Thereby, it can prevent that the 2nd slide rail 453 is irradiated with the light radiate | emitted back from the side surface of the 3rd movable body 450, and can prevent that the 2nd slide rail 453 is conspicuous. it can.

  Note that the movement of the third movable body 450 and the deformation of the third movable body 450 are executed with light emission of the LEDs mounted on the LED substrate 465, the LED substrate 467, and the LED substrate 433 shown in FIG. The light emitting mode of the LED may be a mode of lighting or flashing, and the LED to be lighted may be made different with 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. 30 to the state of the third effect device shown in FIG. 26, the drive motor 457 and the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) are moved in directions opposite to those described above. What is necessary is just to drive.

  First, in order to set the third movable body 450 in the second state shown in FIG. 30 to the first state shown in FIG. 29, the drive motor 457 is driven in a direction opposite to the above-described direction. 25, the first moving base 462 moves in the direction of the arrow 421, the second moving base 463 moves in the direction of the arrow 422, and the moving effect body 431 moves in the direction of the arrow 423. The third movable body 450 can be returned to the first state.

  Subsequently, the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) is driven in a direction opposite to the above-described direction. Thereby, the third movable body 450 shown in FIG. 45 at the advanced position can be moved to the origin (initial) position (the position of the third movable body 450 shown in FIG. 26). The third effect device 400 does not have means for restricting the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 when the third movable body 450 is moved from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position. . Therefore, the operation order of the two slide rails is not specified. However, the movement of the third movable body 450 from the advance position to the origin (initial) position is normally performed after the effect by the third effect device 400 is completed. 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 effect device 400 so much.

  Next, the mutual relationship of the first to third rendering 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 in the center of the game board 2 as shown in FIG. A space (not shown) for accommodating the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 is formed behind the inner frame 40.

  FIGS. 31 to 36 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 FIGS. 34 to 36 are front views, and FIG. ) Is a schematic view showing a rotation state of the first movable body shown in FIG. FIG. 37 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, for explaining a situation where a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other. FIG. In FIG. 31 to FIG. 36A and FIG. 37, the inner frame 40 and the image display device 5 are indicated by two-dot chain lines so that the configuration of each rendering device can be easily understood.

  All of the first to third rendering devices 200 to 400 shown in FIG. 31 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. 31, at least a part of each movable body includes the inner frame 40 and the like. Hidden behind. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the entire appearance of each movable body or not. The first movable body 211 is determined to be in the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first operation (rotation operation) by detecting the detection piece 255a by the first detection sensor 257.

  32 is in the initial state, and the third rendering device 400 is in the advanced state (the advanced position is set in three stages: not advanced, intermediate position, maximum advanced position). In the middle position). 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 in the advanced position. Therefore, compared to the position shown in FIG. 31, the third movable body 450 is in a position moved to the upper right, and the player can easily visually recognize the appearance of the third movable body 450.

  33 is in the initial state, and the third rendering device 400 is in the advanced state (the advanced position is set in three stages: not advanced, intermediate position, maximum advanced position). In the case). 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 in the advanced position. Therefore, as compared with the position shown in FIG. 31, the third movable body 450 is in a position moved to the upper right, and has advanced to the vicinity of 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 effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 34 (a) are in the initial state. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 34A, the first movable body 211 performs a second operation (circular motion) from the first movable body 211 ′ at the origin (initial) position. It is moving somewhat to the left. The first movable body 211 does not perform the first operation (rotation operation) while performing the second operation (circular motion). In this way, by causing the first movable body 211 at the origin (initial) position to perform only the second motion (circular motion), the first motion (rotation motion) interferes with other effect devices and the internal frame 40. It can be moved to a position where there is no fear. As described above, when the first movable body 211 is moved to the position shown in FIG. 34, a rated current is passed through the drive motor 222, and a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is acting (excitation). Retention). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first movable body 211 from rotating unexpectedly and coming into contact with another effect device or the internal frame 40. As described above, since the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 34A is not made to perform the first operation (rotation operation) from the state shown in FIG. 34 (b).

  The second effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 35 (a) are in the initial state. On the other hand, the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 35A has reached the position immediately before the advance position by the first movable body 211 performing the first operation (circular motion) and the second operation (rotation operation). Is in a state. As shown in FIG. 35B showing the rotation state of the first movable body 211, the drive motor 222 further drives several steps so that the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260. To do. That is, it can be said that the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 35B is in a position immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation. Similarly, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 35 (a) reaches the advanced position when the drive motor 231 (FIG. 14 and the like) is further driven several steps within the movable range in the second operation (circular motion). It is in the position (that is, the position immediately before the advance position). As described above, when the first movable body 211 reaches the position immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation, the detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256.

  The first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 36A are in the advanced state, and the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are close to the inner center vicinity (advance position) of the inner frame 40. Have entered the market. On the other hand, the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 36A is in an initial state. In this way, by bringing both the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 into the advanced state, as shown in FIG. 36A, the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are combined. The player can make it visible as if he did. As shown in FIG. 36B, the rotation state of the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 36A is such that the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260, and the first movable body 211 is rotated. The body 211 is in a situation where it can no longer rotate counterclockwise (in the advanced position). The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 between the state (located immediately before the advanced position) in FIG. 35 and the state (located in the advanced position) in FIG.

  The second effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 37 are in the advanced state (specifically, the third effect device 400 is the maximum advanced position), and the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 are the inner frame. It has advanced to the inner center of 40 (advance position). The first movable body 211 of the first effect device 200 is in the advanced position in the movable range in the second motion (circular motion), while the origin (initial) position in the movable range in the first motion (rotational motion), Or it is not in any of the advance positions. The first movable body 211 is hatched so that it can be easily distinguished from other movable bodies. As shown in FIG. 37, 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 movable bodies are moved. As described above, when there is a possibility that the movable bodies interfere with each other, it is necessary to perform control so that the movable bodies do not interfere with each other during the rendering operation. In the illustrated example, the third movable body 450 has been advanced to the maximum advance position. However, the third movable body 450 does not advance the intermediate position, the maximum advance position, The first movable body 211 also interferes at an intermediate position in the case of the three stages.

  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 the main board 11, when the power supply from the power supply board 10 is started and the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, the game control as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 38 is performed after the CPU 104 executes a predetermined security check process. Execute main processing.

  When the game control main process shown in FIG. 38 is started, the CPU 104 executes the processes of steps S1 to S19 shown in the drawing. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a game control timer interrupt process executed based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the game control microcomputer 100. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the game control main process, specifically, during a period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19 in FIG. 38, the microcomputer for game control The CPU 104 of 100 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 39, which is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied 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. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process.

  When the production control main process is started, the production control microcomputer 120 first performs clearing of the RAM area, setting of various initial values, initial setting of a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms), and the like. The initialization process for performing is performed (step S71).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 120 executes a movable body break-in process for executing a break-in operation for moving each movable body (S72). The running-in operation is an operation performed to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body because the movement of the movable body is not familiar.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S72 of FIG. 40 as the movable body break-in process. Although not particularly shown in the example shown in the figure, the movable body break-in process is repeatedly executed for the number of movable bodies (in this embodiment, three movable bodies of the first movable body to the third movable body are provided. Therefore, the movable body break-in process is executed three times). In the movable body break-in process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 120 first determines whether or not the movable body subject to the movable body break-in process is the first movable body 211 (step S703). ). As described above, in this embodiment, the movable body break-in process is sequentially executed for the three movable bodies from the first movable body to the third movable body, but the movable body break-in process execution flag is set for each movable body. It is only necessary to set the ON state at the start of execution and to the OFF state at the end of execution. In the process of step S703, the movable body running-in process execution flag corresponding to which movable body is set to the ON state It is sufficient to determine whether or not the target is the first movable body 211 by confirming the above.

  When it is determined that the movable body subject to the movable body break-in process is the first movable body 211, the production control microcomputer 120 receives the detection signals by the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256. It is determined whether or not (step S704). Specifically, in the process of step S704, a specific combination of detection signals (for example, “00”) is detected from the detection sensors arranged to output specific signals alternatively, such as the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256. , “01”, “10”, not “11” detection signal indicating both detections) is received to determine whether or not an abnormality is determined (in the case of “11” detection signal). Determined as abnormal). When a failure such as a disconnection or a short circuit occurs in the signal transmission path, a combination of detection signals that cannot be taken as a plurality of sensor output signals for the operation of the movable body may occur. For this reason, in the process of step S704, whether or not the combination of detection signals that cannot be taken as such sensor output signals is confirmed, and abnormalities are determined not only for sensors and movable bodies but also for wiring. . As a result, the number of events that can be determined as abnormal can be increased, and more appropriate (enhanced) abnormal determination can be performed.

  When it is determined that the detection signal is received by the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 (step S704; Yes), that is, when it is determined that there is an abnormality, the effect control microcomputer 120 includes the drive motor 222 and the drive A control signal is output to the motor 231 to move the first movable body 211 to the origin position (step S705). Then, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position by confirming at least the first detection sensor 257 (step S706). In the process of step S706, a detection signal of a combination of detection signals “10” from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 (detected by the first detection sensor 257 and not detected by the second detection sensor 256). Based on whether or not it has been received, it is determined that it is located at the origin position. In addition, in the process of step S706, it is also confirmed whether or not a detection signal is received from the first detection sensor 261. When it determines with not being located in an origin position (step S706; No), an effect restriction | limiting flag is set to an ON state (step S707), and a movable body break-in process is complete | finished. Although the effect restriction flag will be described later, it is a flag indicating that the operation of the movable body is restricted (execution of the movable body effect for operating the movable body is restricted). Thus, when it determines with it being abnormal in the process of step S704, the 1st movable body 211 is moved to an origin position. If the origin position cannot be confirmed again (when it is determined to be abnormal), the production restriction flag is set to the on state, and the operation of the first movable body 211 is restricted. As a result, the operation failure of the first movable body 211 due to a temporary sensor misdetection or the like can be resolved, and the operation of the first movable body 211 is restricted when the operation failure cannot be resolved in the confirmation operation of the origin position again. it can. Further, since the operation of the first movable body 211 is limited, there is no need to perform processing while confirming signals from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256, and the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor. Communication processing with a plurality of detection means such as 256 can be stabilized. Moreover, when it determines with abnormality in step S704, you may alert | report abnormality, for example similarly to the process of step S712 mentioned later.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the target movable body is not the first movable body 211 (step S703; No), or no detection signal is received by the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 in step S704. (Step S704; No), it is determined by checking the detection sensor whether or not the movable body subject to 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 moved to the initial position by checking 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 may be confirmed, and if it is the third movable body, the detection sensor 415 may be confirmed).

  When it determines with not being located in an origin position in step S711 (step S711; No), the microcomputer 120 for effect control alert | reports the abnormality of the movable body used as the object of the said movable body break-in process (step S712). . The notification in step S712 may be performed by display on the image display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an operation for stopping the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the game store (step S713). In addition, when it determines with operation which stops alerting | reporting not being performed (step S713; No), the process of step S713 is repeatedly performed until operation which stops the said alerting | reporting is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification has been performed (step S713; Yes), or when it is determined in step S711 that it is located at the origin position (step S711; Yes), or at step S706. When it determines with the 1st movable body 211 being located in the origin position (step S706; Yes), the production control microcomputer 120 controls the drive motor and is the target of the movable body break-in process. The movable body is moved to the break-in position (step S714). The break-in position may be a position where the cable connected to the movable body is extended and has no margin. Then, for example, the number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance, and the drive motor may be driven to the break-in position by driving the drive motor by the number of steps. Further, in this embodiment, an example in which the movable body break-in process is repeatedly executed by the number of movable bodies has been described. However, in the movable body break-in process, a plurality of movable bodies (two or all of the plurality of movable bodies) The acclimating operation may be performed in parallel on the movable body. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37, some of the movable bodies among the first to third movable bodies in this embodiment interfere with each other. Therefore, in the process of step S714 in FIG. The number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance with the position to be used 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 habituation position. (Both rotational and circular). If the target movable body is the second movable body 311, the drive motor 351 is controlled, and if it is the third movable body 450, the drive motor 401 is controlled to move the movable body to the habituation position. Further, for a plurality of movable bodies having a positional relationship that can interfere with each other, a break-in process may be performed on another movable body after detecting that one movable body is in a non-interference state.

  After performing the process of step S714, the production control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable body by the process of step S714 (step S715). In the process of step S715, for example, it may be determined that there is an abnormality when the target movable body has not moved at the origin position. When an abnormality is detected in the process of step S715 (step S715; Yes), the production control microcomputer 120 notifies the 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 sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, similarly to the processing in step S712.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not an operation for stopping the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the amusement store (step S717). In addition, when it determines with operation which stops alerting | reporting not being performed (step S717; No), the process of step S717 is repeatedly performed until operation which stops the said alerting | reporting is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification has been performed (step S717; Yes), or when it is determined in step S715 that no abnormality has been detected (step S715; No), the production control microcomputer 120 is Then, the drive motor is controlled to move the movable body subject to the movable body break-in process to the origin position (step S718), and the movable body break-in process is terminated. In addition, you may reciprocate between an origin position and a break-in position by the process of step S714 or the process of step S718. As described above, after the movable body break-in process for one movable body is performed, the movable body break-in process for another movable body is performed.

  In this way, by executing the movable body break-in process, for example, the cable connected to the movable body is extended from the bent state, and the movement can be habituated to smoothly operate the movable body. . In particular, the cable connected to the movable body becomes stiff when the temperature is low and may affect the operation of the movable body. It can be operated smoothly.

  Returning to FIG. 40, after executing the movable body break-in process in step S72, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the origin position detection flag indicating the movable body operation process immediately after the movable body break-in process to the ON state. (Step S73). Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the movable body operation, which is a common processing routine, is performed when the movable body is operated as a notice effect and when 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, the origin position detection flag indicating that the movable body operation process is executed immediately after the movable body break-in process is set to the on state. Then, a movable body operation process is performed in which the operation of each movable body in an effect such as a notice effect is confirmed, the origin position of each movable body is detected by each detection sensor, and each movable body is moved 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 or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S74). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S74; No), the process of step S74 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control microcomputer 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control microcomputer 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18 among the input ports included in the I / O. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production 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 in step S74 (step S74; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S75), and command analysis processing is executed (step S76). In the command analysis process executed in step S76, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S76, an effect control process is executed (step S77). In the effect control process of step S77, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in each movable body, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

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

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S77 of FIG. 40 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S180 to S187 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM, for example. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S180 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process of step S181 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5. In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative design and a presentation control pattern according to the variation pattern of the special design, the type of display result, and the like are included. In addition, the variable display start setting process includes a process of performing execution setting of a 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 variable display effect process in step S182 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the CPU 120A performs effect control such as display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and effect movable body control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in a predetermined effect control process timer. Read execution data. In accordance with the presentation control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and various commands to be transmitted to the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effect controls during execution of the special game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Is done. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display control result is displayed, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control signal to the VDP 121, or the special figure game is ended. Effect images corresponding to are displayed. 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 according to the contents set in the variable display start setting process in step S181. A process of executing a movable body effect is included.

  The special figure waiting process in step S183 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not a big hit start designation command or a small hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the small hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the production process flag is set. The value is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The small hitting effect process in step S184 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hitting effect process, 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 effect control in a small hit game state is performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing. To do.

  The small hit end effect process in step S185 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hitting end effect process, the CPU 120A controls output 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. As a result, various effect controls 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 effect process in step S186 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect process, the CPU 120A controls the output 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 effect control in a big hit game state is performed using various effect devices. Then, in response to receiving a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the CPU 120A controls output 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 effect control at the time of the end of the big hit gaming state is performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S181 of FIG. 42 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 43, first, the CPU 120A, for example, reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, or the like, for example, whether or not the special figure display result becomes “lost”. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol 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 determining the left determined symbol 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 is extracted. 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 is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. As a result, 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 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols 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 is extracted. The symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols by referring to the left and right determined symbol determination table. The decorative design with the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display is displayed. It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S528). As an example, in response to a case where a variation pattern corresponding to “surprise” or “small hit” is designated by a variation pattern designation command, a final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is obtained. Determine the combination of finalized decorative symbols. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined chance index determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing so, it is sufficient to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols that constitutes one of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is extracted. Symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table. Determine the same decorative design. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or the presence or absence of a promotion effect during the jackpot, a determination is made that a different decorative symbol is a final decorative symbol.

  As described above, it is determined in step S524 or S526 whether the reach state is reached with the probability variation symbol or the reach state is reached with the non-probability variation symbol. Therefore, even when the same variation time is determined (the same variation pattern is determined), there is a case where the reach state is reached with the probability variation symbol and a reach state is reached with the non-probability variation symbol, that is, the reach state. Regardless of the symbols constituting the, the common variation time is determined, and the variation pattern can be reduced.

  After executing the process of step S526 or after executing the process of step S524, 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 is performed. A movable body effect setting process is executed (step S527). FIG. 44 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. 44, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the effect restriction flag is set to the on state (step S621). The effect restriction flag is a flag indicating that execution of the movable body effect is restricted, and can be set to an on state in a movable body operation process described later.

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

  The movable body effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 45 operates whether or not to execute the movable body effect according to the type of the reach effect of super reach, and operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 when executing. The determination ratio of which type of movable body effect to be executed, that is, the movable body effect to be performed and the movable body effect to operate the third movable body 450 is assigned. In this embodiment, the ratio of the big hit when Super Reach B is executed is higher than that of Super Reach B, and that of Super Reach C is higher than Super Reach B. It is only necessary that the determination ratio is assigned so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher than when no is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the presence / absence and type of the movable body effect are assigned according to the type of the reach effect of super reach, but may be assigned according to the variable display result.

  As shown in the figure, in the case of super reach A reach production, a determination ratio is assigned to the movable body production for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311, and super reach B and super reach C In the case of the reach effect, the determination ratio is also assigned to the movable object effect that operates the third movable body 450 in addition to the movable object effect that operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311. In addition, the determination ratio assigned to the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is higher in the case of the reach effect of the super reach C than in the case of the reach effect of the super reach B. Therefore, when the movable body effect that operates the third movable body 450 is executed, there is a higher possibility that it will be a big hit than when the movable body effect that operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is executed. It has become. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered for the type of movable body effect to be executed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the case of normal reach, it sets so that a movable body effect may not be performed. 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 aspect because each movable body operate | moves interlockingly.

  Returning to FIG. 44, after executing the process of step S622, the 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 it is a movable body effect that operates the third movable body 450 (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. 49). A third movable body control flag indicating that the process is started from S437) is set to an on state (step S625), and the type of movable body presentation for operating the third movable body 450 is set. Is executed (step S626). Specifically, in the process of step S626, with reference to the third movable body effect setting table of FIGS. 46A and 46B, how far the third movable body 450 is advanced (that is, with the first movable body 211 and How far the distance of the first decoration cover 464, the second decoration cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are moved (opening) is determined and set from among a plurality. In this embodiment, first, how far the third movable body 450 is advanced (degree of advancement) is determined, and according to the determined degree of advancement, the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are determined. However, for example, both may be determined collectively with reference to a table having a different determination ratio for each combination.

  FIG. 46A is a table referred to in order to determine how far the third movable body 450 is advanced. Specifically, according to the variable display result, a setting ratio is assigned so as to be determined at a different ratio to any of the advance degree 100%, the advance degree 50%, and the advance degree 0%. As shown in FIG. 33, the position where the advance degree is 100% is a position where the third movable body 450 is advanced to the maximum extent, and is a position where the distance from the first movable body 211 is the shortest. As shown in FIG. 31, the position where the advance degree is 0% is a position where the third movable body 450 is not moved (or may be slightly moved so that the player recognizes it). This is the position where the distance is the widest. As shown in FIG. 32, the position of the advance degree 50% is a position between the advance degree 100% and the advance degree 0%, and the distance from the first movable body 211 is intermediate between the advance degree 100% and the advance degree 0%. It is a position. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is set so that the degree of advancement becomes higher as it is advantageous to the player. In the process of step S626 in FIG. 44, first, the third movable body effect setting table 1 shown in FIG. 46 (A) is referred to how far the third movable body 450 is advanced, that is, how much the drive motor 401 is driven. Alternatively, the drive amount of the drive motor 401 (the number of steps of the drive motor 401) is determined. In addition, although the example shown in the figure shows an example in which three levels of advancement are set such as an advancement degree of 100%, an advancement degree of 50%, and an advancement degree of 0%, the present invention is not limited to this, and more stages of advancement are shown. The degree may be set. In the illustrated example, the distance based on the first movable body 211 is shown, but the distance is not limited to the first movable body 211. In addition, for example, a member such as a left wall may be used (in this case, the concept of narrow and wide as in the illustrated example may be reversed).

  FIG. 46B is referred to in order to determine the amount of movement (opening) of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431 according to the degree of advancement of the third movable body 450. It is a table. As shown in the figure, in the third movable body effect setting table 2 shown in FIG. 46 (B), the opening degree is 100%, the opening degree is 50%, the opening degree is 0%, the opening degree is 100%, the opening degree is 50%, A set ratio is assigned to one of the opening degrees 0% so as to be determined at a different ratio. As shown in FIG. 33, the opening degree 100% means a state in which the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431 are moved to the maximum. In the state where the opening degree is 0%, as shown in FIG. 31, the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are not moved (or may be moved slightly to the extent that the player recognizes). Say. As shown in FIG. 32, the opening degree 50% means a state in which the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effect body 431 are moved to an intermediate position between the opening degree 100% and the opening degree 0%. In this embodiment, as illustrated, when the advance degree is 100%, the opening degree is 100% and the opening degree 50%, and when the advance degree is 50%, the opening degree is 100%, the opening degree is 50%, and the opening degree is 50%. When the degree of advance is 0% and the degree of advance is 0%, the determination ratio is assigned to the opening degree 50% and the opening degree 0% (not assigned to the opening degree 100%). As described above, the degree of advancement becomes higher as it becomes more advantageous to the player. Therefore, it can be said that the opening degree is also higher as it is advantageous to the player. Therefore, not only the degree of advancement but also the opening degree can attract the player's attention. Further, for example, when the advance degree is 0%, the determination ratio is assigned only to the opening degree 50% and the opening degree 0%. For example, the determination ratio is not assigned to the opening degree 100%. Therefore, when the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431 are moved with the opening degree set to 100%, it is possible to prevent contact with other members, and the movable body It is possible to appropriately execute an effect using the. In the process of step S626 in FIG. 44, after determining the drive amount of the drive motor 401 (number of steps of the drive motor 401), the drive motor 457 is selected according to the determined drive amount (number of steps of the drive motor 401). The driving amount of the driving motor 457 (the number of steps of the driving motor 457) is determined. In the example shown in the figure, an example is shown in which three stages of opening such as opening of 100%, opening of 50%, and opening of 0% are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more stages are opened. The degree may be set. In addition, when the advance degree is 0% and the opening degree is 0%, the third movable body 450 does not operate (may be operated slightly to the extent that the player can recognize), but the third movable body 450 operates. Even without this, for example, a sound corresponding to a movable body effect using the third movable body 450, a lamp display, an effect image, or the like is output. Therefore, it is possible to give an unexpected feeling to the player.

  After executing the process of step S626, the CPU 120A ends the movable body effect setting process. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being the movable body effect | action which operates the 3rd movable body 450 in step S624 (step S624; No), CPU120A complete | finishes a movable body effect setting process.

  If it is determined in step S621 that the effect restriction flag is on (step S621; Yes), the operation other than the movable object is performed according to the movable object effect execution determination table shown in FIG. An effect execution setting (for example, voice, lamp display, effect image, etc.) is performed (step S623), and the movable body effect setting process is terminated. In addition, in the process of step S623, execution execution setting determined in advance may be performed separately.

  Returning to FIG. 43, after performing any of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S528, 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 (movable body effect), and the like. Any one of the production control patterns may be selected and set as a usage 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. . The effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed includes a drive motor 222 and a drive motor 231 that operate the first movable body 211, a drive motor 351 that operates the second movable body 311, and a drive that operates the third movable body 450. Timing for outputting a control signal to the motor 401 is set in advance. Note that the movable body effect period may be set by selecting the effect control pattern in the process of step S530. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP 121 or the like, and is provided in the display area of the image display device 5. The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in 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 effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S182 of FIG. 42 as the variable display effect process. 47, first, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S801). As an example, in the process of step S801, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S801 (step S801; No), it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S806). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. If it is determined in step S806 that it is the reach production period (step S806; Yes), for example, production operation control (reach) for executing the reach production based on production control execution data read from the production control pattern. Effect control) is performed (step S807).

  After executing the reach effect control in step S807, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is the movable object effect period for executing the movable object effect (step S808). As described above, the movable body effect period only needs to be set in the process of step S622 in FIG. 44 (in the case of the movable body effect using the third movable body, it is set in the process of step S626). Just do). If it is determined in step S808 in FIG. 47 that the movable body effect period is reached (step S808; Yes), it is determined whether or not 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), for example, based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, the type set in the movable object effect setting process of FIG. A movable body operation process for executing a movable body effect is performed (step S811). The movable body operation process 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, an effect of displaying a character such as cut-in may be performed on the image display device 5 so as to correspond to a period set in advance as the movable body effect execution period. Further, although the movable body does not operate, only the effect display that emphasizes 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 the movable body is operated, or may be different (for example, the display color is different). In the process of step S810 in FIG. 47, the effect restriction flag may be set to the on state once the movable body operation process is executed in the process of step S811, and in this case, in FIG. An effect other than the operation of the movable body may be executed by performing the same process as the process of step S623.

  After performing one of the processes 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 that it is not a movable object effect period in step S808 (step S808). ; No), CPU 120A, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, for example, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S819), The effect process during variable display is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step 801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S820). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S820; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S820 (step S820; Yes), the final display result is displayed in the decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 121, for example. Control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is performed (step S821). At this time, a predetermined time as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S822).

  After executing the process of step S822, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S823), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

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

  48 and 49 are flowcharts showing an example of the movable body operation process performed in the process of step S73A of FIG. 40 and step S811 of FIG. In the movable body operation process shown in FIG. 48, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the third movable body control flag is in an 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. Flag set to state.

  When it determines with a 3rd movable body control flag being an OFF state (step S411; No), CPU120A determines whether the 2nd operation flag is set to an ON state (step S412). The second operation flag is a flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is operating, and is set to an on state in the process of step S425 described later.

  When it is determined that the second operation flag is in the off state (step S412; No), the CPU 120A determines whether or not 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 operating, and is set to an 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 or not the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 are located at the origin position, and is detected by the corresponding sensor. It is determined by checking whether or not (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 located at the origin position (step S414; No), the CPU 120A corresponds to the movable body that is judged not located at the origin position. A control signal is output to the driving motor to move the movable body that is determined not to be at the origin position to the origin 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, similarly to the process of step S414 (step S416). When it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S416; No), the CPU 120A increases the drive amount for the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position as compared with step S415. Then, a control signal for driving (for example, a double drive amount) is output, and the movable body determined not to be located at the origin position is moved to the origin position (step S417).

  After executing the process of step S417, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body that has been moved to the origin position by increasing the drive amount in the process of step S417 is located at the origin position, as in the process of step S414. (Step S418). When 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 process is terminated. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, while setting a production | presentation restriction flag to an ON state, the image display apparatus 5 is made to display the alerting | reporting screen which alert | reported that abnormality had generate | occur | produced, the game board 2 or game A light emitting means (not shown) for notifying abnormality provided in the machine frame 3 may be caused to emit light.

  When it is determined in any of the processes of steps S414, S416, and S418 that it is located at the origin position (when it is determined YES in any of steps S414, S416, and S418), the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222 are sequentially applied. A control signal is output and the operation of the first movable body 211 is started (step S420). In the process of step S420, as described above, even if the first movable body 211 performs the first operation (rotation operation), the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 (that is, a circle). Until the state of the first movable body 211 is changed due to the second motion, which is a movement), a rated current is supplied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation holding). . Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed, the movement of the rotation shaft 222a may be switched so as not to act as a holding torque. According to this, it is possible to appropriately manage the change in the state of the movable body due to a plurality of operations, and it is possible to prevent the displacement of one state from affecting the other state. Note that the holding torque (excitation holding) is applied even when each movable body is located at the origin position, thereby preventing displacement. After executing the process of step S420, a first operation flag indicating that the first movable body 211 is operating is set to an on state (step S421).

  After performing the process of step S421, or when it is determined in step S413 that the first operation flag is set to the on state (step S413; Yes), the first operation (rotational motion) by the first movable body 211 is performed. Thus, whether or not the first movable body 211 is located at the position immediately before the advance position is determined based on whether or not it is detected by the second detection sensor 256 (step S422). When it is determined that the position is not located immediately before the advance position (step S422; No), the CPU 120A executes the movable body operation process according to whether the origin position detection flag is set to ON, that is, the process of step S73A. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S423). If 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 executed, and the process returns to step S422. On the other hand, when it determines with an origin position detection flag being an OFF state (step S423; No), a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished.

  If it is determined in step S422 that the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance 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 advance position, the operation of the second movable body 311 is started, so that the interlocking operation of the movable body can be quickly performed. Decline in interest can be prevented. After executing the process of step S424, a second operation flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is operating is set to an on state (step S425).

  After performing the process of step S425, 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 Is determined by checking whether or not each movable body is located at the advanced position (step S426). Specifically, in the process of step S426, the drive motor after the first movable body 211 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 at the position immediately before the advance position (after entering the second state). It is determined that the first movable body 211 is located at the advanced position based on both whether 222 has been driven by a predetermined number of steps and whether the second detection sensor 262 has detected it. Further, the second movable body 311 is determined to be used by the detection sensor 335 depending on whether the second movable body 311 is located at the advanced position.

  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 has not ended (step S426; No), the CPU 120A sets the origin position detection flag to the on state. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable body operation process has been executed by the process of step S73A (step S427). If 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 executed, and the process returns to step S426. On the other hand, when it determines with an origin position detection flag being an OFF state (step S427; No), a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished.

  When it determines with operation | movement of the 1st movable body 211 and the 2nd movable body 311 having been complete | finished in step S426, ie, when it determines with both movable bodies being located in the advance position (step S426; Yes), CPU120A 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 origin position (step S429).

  After performing the process of step S429, it is determined by checking whether the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position and whether it is detected by the detection sensor 333 (step S430). When it is determined that the second movable body 311 is not located at the origin position (step S430; No), the CPU 120A determines the drive amount for the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position. A control signal for increasing and driving (for example, a double driving amount) is output, and the movable body determined not to be located at the origin position is moved to the origin position (step S431).

  After executing the process of step S431, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body that has increased the drive amount and moved to the origin position is located at the origin position in the same manner as the previously determined process (step S431). S432). When it determines again that it is not located in an origin position (step S432; No), an effect restriction | limiting flag is set to an ON state and a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished (step S433). Note that the processing in steps S431 to S433 is performed when it is determined that the second movable body 311 is not located at the origin position in addition to the first movable body 211 or when the third movable body 450 is not located at the origin position. It is also executed when it is determined. Therefore, in the processing of steps S431 to S433, it is only necessary to control the detection sensor and the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position. If it is determined in step S432 that the position is at the origin (step S432; Yes), the process proceeds to steps S434, S436, and S451 depending on the determined movable body. Good.

  When it is determined in step S430 or step S432 that the first movable body 211 is located 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. The first movable body 211 is moved to the origin position (step S434). After performing the process of step S434, it is determined by checking whether the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position and whether it is detected by the first detection sensor 257 and the first detection sensor 261. (Step S435). When it determines with the 1st movable body 211 not being located in an origin position (step S435; No), the process after step S431 mentioned above is performed. As described above, when the first movable body and the second movable body are operated in the direction to return to the origin position, it is confirmed that the second movable body is located at the origin position (that is, completely accommodated). After confirming the above, the operation of returning the first movable body to the origin position is started (in contrast, when the first movable body and the second movable body are moved in the advanced position direction, the first movable body is moved to the advanced position. The second movable body is operated at a position immediately before the advance position that has not completely advanced).

  When it is determined in step S435 or step S432 that the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position (step S430; Yes or step S432; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether or not 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 body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is ended, and the movable body operation process is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, if 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 ( In other words, when it is determined that the movable body effect that causes the third movable body 450 to operate is executed (step S411; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether or not the third operation flag is set to the on state (step S411). S437). The third operation flag is a flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is operating, and is set to an on state in the process of step S445 described later.

  When it is determined that the third operation flag is in the off state (step S437; No), whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position, whether the detection sensor 415 and the detection sensor 468 have detected it. Is determined by confirming (step S438). When it is determined that the third movable body 450 is not located at the origin position (step S438; No), the CPU 120A sends a control signal to the drive motor 401 or the drive motor 457 (or both) for operating the third movable body 450. Then, the third movable body 450 is moved to the origin position (step S439).

  After executing the process of step S439, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S438 (step S440). When it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S440; No), the CPU 120A drives the drive motor 401 or the drive motor 457 (or both) by increasing the drive amount as compared with step S439 (for example, A control signal that is double the driving amount is output, and the third movable body 450 is moved to the origin position (step S441).

  After executing the process of step S441, the CPU 120A determines again whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S414 (step S442). When 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 process is terminated. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, while setting a production | presentation restriction flag to an ON state, you may display on the image display apparatus 5 the alerting | reporting screen which alert | reports that abnormality generate | occur | produced in the movable body.

  If it is determined in any one of steps S438, S440, and S442 that it is located at the origin position (if it is determined yes in any of steps S438, S440, and S442), it is set in step S626 of FIG. The control signal is output to the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457 according to the drive amount (for example, when the advance degree is 100% and the opening degree is 100%, the drive motor 401 and the drive motor are set to have the respective drive amounts (number of steps). The control signal is output to 457), and the operation of the third movable body 450 is started (step S444). When the movable body operation process is performed in step S73A of FIG. 40, the drive amount (number of steps) is applied to the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457 so that the drive amount is 100% and the opening degree is 100%. When the movable body operation process is performed in the process of step S811 in FIG. 47, the drive amount (step number) is set in step S626 of FIG. Then, the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457 may be driven by the set drive amount. After executing the process of step S444, a third operation flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is operating is set to an on state (step S445).

  Whether or not the operation of the third movable body 450 has ended after performing 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). Is determined based on whether or not the third movable body 450 is located at the advanced position, and whether or not the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457 are driven by the set 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 advance position is located based on the number of steps of the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457. However, separately from this, a detection sensor is provided and the advance position is set by the detection sensor. You may determine whether it is located. If it is determined that the position is not in the advanced position (step S446; No), the CPU 120A has the origin position detection flag set to the on state, that is, whether the movable body operation process has been executed by the process of step S73A. It is determined whether or not (step S447). If 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 executed, and the process returns to step S446. On the other hand, when it determines with an origin position detection flag being an OFF state (step S447; No), a movable body operation | movement process is complete | finished.

  When it is determined in step S446 that the third movable body 450 is located at the advanced position, that is, when it is determined that the operation of the third movable body 450 is completed (step S446; Yes), the third operation flag is set. Clear 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 origin position (step S449). After performing the process of step S449, it is determined by checking whether the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position and whether it is detected by the detection sensor 415 and the detection sensor 468 (step S450). ). When it determines with the 3rd movable body 450 not being located in an origin position (step S450; No), the process after step S431 mentioned above is performed.

  When it is determined in step S450 or step S432 that the third movable body 450 is located 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 S451), and the movable body operation process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 50 shows a case where the second movable body 311 is operated before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 in the case where a movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is executed. 6 is a timing chart showing a time comparison with the case where the second movable body 311 is operated after waiting for the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (A), when the second movable body 311 is operated before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed, the first movable body 211 is positioned at the position immediately before the advance position in step S422 in FIG. The operation of the second movable body 311 is started when it is determined that the second movable body 311 is determined. And the 2nd movable body 311 moves to an advance position at the timing shown in figure. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50B, the operation of the second movable body 311 is triggered by the fact that the first movable body 211 has moved to the advanced position, that is, the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 has been detected. Start. In this case, compared to 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. 50A, the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position as shown in the figure. Timing is delayed. Since the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 perform a linkage operation at the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 50A, the second movable body 211 is completed before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed. By operating 311, the illustrated time difference and linkage operation can be performed quickly.

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

  As shown in FIG. 50A, the CPU 120A operates the second movable body 311 before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed. More specifically, the operation of the second movable body 311 is started when it is determined in step S422 in FIG. 48 that the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance 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. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 is configured to temporarily move each movable body from the origin position to a position where the cable connected to the movable body extends to a point where there is no room, and the operation of each movable body. An operation confirmation process (movable body operation process in step S73A) is performed. According to this, since the movement of the movable body is not familiar, 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 that can prevent the movable body from operating well.

  When determining that the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position in the process of step S430 (or step S432) in FIG. 48, the CPU 120A sets the first movable body 211 to the origin position in the process of step S434. Move. That is, when the second movable body 311 is in a non-interfering state that 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). The operation can be started. Accordingly, the interlocking operation of the movable body can be performed quickly, and interference between the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 can be avoided.

  If the CPU 120A once moves the movable body to the origin position and determines that it is not located at the origin position (for example, if it is determined No in step S416 in FIG. 48), the CPU 120A performs the origin in the process of step S417. A control signal for increasing the driving amount and driving the driving motor corresponding to the movable body that has been determined not to be in position (for example, doubled driving amount) is output and positioned at the origin position. The movable body determined not to be moved to the origin position. Therefore, the possibility that the movable body returns to the origin position can be increased.

  When the effect restriction flag is set to the on state, CPU 120A performs execution setting for effects other than the operation of the movable body (for example, voice, lamp display, effect image, etc.) in the process of step S623 in FIG. Limit body movement. In addition, once the production 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 position is at the origin position after the power is turned on again. Therefore, 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 trouble occurs in at least one movable body, it is possible to suppress the mutual interference of the plurality of movable bodies and reduce the processing load.

  48A, until the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with other effect devices or the inner frame 40 even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed in the process of step S420 of FIG. That is, until the state change of the first movable body 211 due to the second motion that is a circular motion is performed), a driving torque is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation). Retention). Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed, switching is performed so that the holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is not applied. According to this, it is possible to appropriately manage the state change of the movable body due to a plurality of operations, and to prevent positional deviation. Note that switching whether or not to apply the holding torque is performed in the same manner not only when the movable body is operated as a movable body effect, but also when the movable body is operated in the operation confirmation of the movable body in step S73A. . Therefore, it is possible to appropriately manage the change in the state of the movable body at the time of confirming the operation, and to prevent positional deviation.

  Further, the CPU 120A does not detect a specific combination of detection signals (for example, “00”, “01”, “10”) from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 in the process of step S704 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not an “11” detection signal indicating both detections is received, and abnormality determination is performed. When a failure such as disconnection or short circuit occurs in the signal transmission path, a combination of detection signals that cannot be taken as multiple sensor output signals for the operation of the movable body may occur. By checking whether or not there is, it is possible to determine not only the sensor and the movable body but also the abnormality of the wiring, and more appropriate (enhanced) abnormality determination can be performed. If it is determined that there is an abnormality in the process of step S704 shown in FIG. 41, the first movable body 211 is moved to the origin position. If the origin position cannot be confirmed again (when it is determined to be abnormal), the production restriction flag is set to the on state, and the operation of the first movable body 211 is restricted. Thereby, the operation failure of the first movable body 211 due to temporary sensor misdetection or the like can be resolved, and the first movable body 211 having an operation failure when the operation failure cannot be resolved again in the operation of confirming the origin position. Can be restricted. Since the operation of the first movable body 211 is limited, there is no need to perform processing while confirming signals from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256, and the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256, etc. Communication processing with a plurality of detection means can be stabilized.

  Moreover, since the 1st detection sensor 257 and the 2nd detection sensor 256 are provided separately from the production | presentation control board 12 with which CPU120A which performs abnormality determination is mounted, and are electrically connected via wiring, It is also possible to make an abnormality determination for the wiring connecting the sensor and the effect control board.

  Further, when executing the movable body effect using the third movable body 450, the CPU 120A determines the distance from the first movable body 211, that is, how much the drive motor 401 is driven, and the drive motor 401. The driving amount of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effect body 431, that is, the driving amount of the driving motor 457 is determined according to the distance (driving amount). decide. Therefore, the movable body effect using the third movable body 450 can be appropriately executed. Further, the movable body can be deformed so as not to interfere with other members.

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

  In the above embodiment, if it is determined in the movable body operation process of FIG. 48 that at least one movable body is not located 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 movable bodies is prohibited, and an example of performing execution settings other than the movement of the movable body (for example, voice, lamp display, production image, etc.) is shown (in the movable body running-in process in FIG. 41) The same applies to the processing in step S707), but this is an example. For example, an operation on a movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position may be prohibited, and a movable body other than the movable body may be operated. In this case, an effect restriction flag corresponding to each movable body is provided, the operation of the movable body corresponding to the effect restriction flag set in the on state is prohibited, and a movable body in which the effect restriction flag is in the off state is provided. It only has to be operated. According to this, since the operation of the movable body in which the defect occurs is limited, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated due to an incomplete production. It should be noted that when the power is turned on again or when it is detected that the power source is located at the origin position after the power is turned on again, the restriction may be lifted for the movable body that prohibits the operation. Also, in the movable body break-in processing, the operation of the movable body that is determined to be abnormal may be restricted by setting the effect restriction flag to the on state instead of the processing of waiting for the operation for stopping the notification. In addition, the operation of the movable body that interferes with the movable body that restricts the operation may be limited.

  Further, instead of prohibiting the operation of the movable body, the operation may be limited by, for example, operating half of the movable body. Since the first movable body 211 may interfere with the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450, the second movable body and the third movable body are not likely to interfere with each other. Correspondence information that can identify a movable body that can operate when one movable body is not located at the initial position (origin position) (movable body that does not interfere with the one movable body) is stored, The movable body effect may be executed after specifying a movable body that can operate according to the information (a movable body that does not interfere). In other words, the operation is limited for a movable body that can interfere with a movable body that is not located at the initial position (origin position), and the movable body that does not interfere may be operated. According to this, when a malfunction occurs in at least one movable body, it is possible to more accurately suppress the mutual interference of the plurality of movable bodies. In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect restriction flag is set to the on state when the movable body is not located at the origin position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when any abnormality occurs in the movable body. What is necessary is just to set a production | presentation restriction flag to an ON state.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the movement to the origin position in step S415, if it is determined that the position is not again located at the origin position, the control for increasing the drive amount in step S417 is performed as the third movement process. Although an example of performing is shown, this is an example. For example, after moving to the origin position, if it is determined that the position is not again located at the origin position, a reciprocating operation such as an operation in the advance position direction and an operation in the origin position direction is repeated a plurality of times, and the reciprocating operation is performed. If it is determined that the position is not located at the origin position, the process of step S417 as the third movement process may be executed. According to this, a temporary malfunction can be prevented and game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S420 in FIG. 48, the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 even if the first operation (rotation operation) is performed ( That is, until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second motion that is a circular motion), a driving torque is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation). Holding), when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even if the first movement (rotation movement) is performed, an example of switching the movement of the rotation shaft 222a so that the holding torque that stops the movement is not applied. In addition to this, for example, when the movable body operation process is performed in step S73A, a rated current is supplied to the drive motor 351 that operates 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 in one movable body is controlled according to the state change of the other movable body, it is possible to appropriately manage the influence of the one movable body on the operation of the other movable body.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include an effect device different from the above. For example, as shown in FIG. 51, the fourth effect device 500 may be provided below the inner frame 40 (a position that does not interfere with the third effect device 400 (a position shifted along the front-rear direction)). FIG. 52 is a perspective view of the fourth rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 53 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front.

  As described above, the fourth effect device 500 is the lower part of the inner frame 40 and is disposed in front of the third effect device 400, for example. Thereby, interference with the 3rd production device 400 can be avoided.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the fourth effect device 500 includes a base body 501 attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 51), and a fourth movable body 515 attached to the base body 501 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. It has. The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 52 is in an initial state, and at this time, the fourth movable body 515 is located at the lowest origin (initial) position within the movable range. At this time, the fourth movable body 515 is below the image display device 5 (FIG. 51), and the player cannot visually recognize the fourth movable body 515 or is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize it. As will be described later, the fourth movable body 515 operates in the vertical direction in conjunction with an operation promotion effect that promotes the player's operation (more specifically, reciprocates between the origin position and the advance position). ).

  The fourth movable body 515 is moved upward from the state of the fourth effect device 500 in the initial state. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 can be moved to the uppermost advancing position within a movable range. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 can be advanced to the inner center vicinity of the inner side frame 40. FIG. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize the entire fourth movable body 515.

  As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, the fourth movable body 515 that moves in the vertical direction includes a movable body base plate 510, an LED substrate 511, a diffusion plate 512, and a decorative plate 513.

  The movable base plate 510 holds the movable base body 510, the LED substrate 511, and the diffusion plate 512, and is attached to the base body 501 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. As a result, 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 ON / OFF controlled 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 synthetic resin having translucency, and various patterns are formed on the surface thereof. As a result, the light that has entered the diffusion plate 512 is diffused and has various patterns, and is emitted from the diffusion plate 512.

  The decorative plate 513 is made of a synthetic resin having translucency, for example. The decoration plate 513 has a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, the decoration given to the decoration board 513 is irradiated with the light to which the pattern was attached | subjected. Thereby, the effect which attracts a player can be performed.

  The vertical movement of the fourth movable body 515 is realized by a driving force by the driving motor 502 and various transmission members that transmit 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, the rotation shaft 502a (FIG. 53) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. A drive gear 504 is attached to the rotating shaft 502a.

  The base body 501 is a member that holds various components of the fourth effect device 500 and is attached to a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An opening 501 c is formed in the base plate 501. Through this opening 501c, the rotation gear 508 rotatably attached to the front surface of the base body 501 meshes with the drive gear 504.

  The rotating gear 508 has a gear portion 508b (not shown) having a plurality of teeth formed in a circumferential shape, and a protruding portion 508a protruding forward. The gear portion 508 b of the rotation gear 508 is meshed with the drive gear 504. As a result, the drive gear 502 is driven to rotate the rotary gear 508. Further, the protruding portion 508 a formed on the rotating gear 508 is inserted through an insertion hole 509 c formed on the link member 509.

  The link member 509 is a member that rotates in response to the rotation of the rotation gear 508 and moves the fourth movable body 515 in the vertical direction. The link member 509 has a first protrusion 509a and a second protrusion 509b formed on the rear surface, and a third protrusion 509d formed on the front surface.

  The first protrusion 509a (FIG. 53) is inserted through an insertion hole f501e formed in the base body 501. Thereby, the link member 509 is rotatably attached to the base body 501 around the first protrusion 509a. As a result, the rotation gear 508 rotates, whereby the inner wall of the insertion hole 509c is pressed against the protrusion 508a, and the link member 509 rotates on the base body 501 around the first protrusion 509a.

  The second protrusion 509b is inserted into a movement limiting groove 501b formed in the base body 501. The movement limiting groove 501b is an arcuate groove formed in accordance with the locus of the second protrusion 509b when the link member 509 rotates around the first protrusion 509a. Accordingly, the link member 509 can be stably rotated without rattling.

  The third protrusion 509d is inserted through an insertion hole 510a formed in the movable base plate 510. Accordingly, when the link member 509 rotates, the third protrusion 509d presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510 in the vertical direction. Due to this pressing force, the fourth movable body 515 moves along the vertical direction.

  A first rail 507 (FIG. 53) is attached to the front surface of the base body 501. A second rail 516 (not shown) is attached to the rear surface of the movable body base plate 510. Between the first rail 507 (FIG. 53) and the second rail 516, steel balls (not shown) are interposed, and lubricating oil is applied. Thereby, the 1st rail 507 (Drawing 53) and the 2nd rail 516 (illustration omitted) are mutually connected so that the up-and-down direction is slidable.

  Further, the base body 501 is formed with a protrusion 501d (FIG. 53) protruding forward. The protrusion 501d is inserted into a movement restricting groove 510b formed in the movable body base plate 510 along the vertical direction. The movable body base plate 510 is formed with a detection piece mounting portion 510c (not shown) protruding rearward. The detection piece mounting portion 510c is inserted into a movement limiting groove 501a formed in the base body 501 along the vertical direction. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 can be moved along an up-down direction, without shaking.

  A detection piece 506 is attached to a detection piece attachment portion 510 c formed on the movable body base plate 510. 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 moving state of the fourth movable body 515 is determined by detecting whether or not the detection piece 506 blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. 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 lowest position, the detection piece 506 blocks light. Thereby, it can be determined that the fourth movable body 515 is at the origin (initial) position. In addition, since the detection piece 506 is formed larger than the light emitting part, even if the fourth movable body 515 is not located at the lowest position, the detection piece 506 starts from the light emitting part for a predetermined period after starting to rise from the lowest. The emitted light is blocked (that is, it is within the detection range of the detection sensor 505 for a predetermined period after starting rising from the lowest position).

  Next, the rendering operation of the fourth rendering device 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a front view showing the fourth effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in the order of operations ((a) to (c)). In FIG. 54, the decorative plate 513 is indicated by a broken line so that the movement of the fourth effect device 500 can be easily understood. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fourth movable body 515 reciprocates between the origin position and the advance position by executing an action promotion effect that promotes the player's action. A description will be given using an example of operating from the position to the advanced position.

  The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 54A is in the initial state, and the fourth movable body 515 is located at the origin (initial) position that is the lowest in the movable range. From the state shown in FIG. 54A, the drive motor 502 (FIG. 53) is driven to rotate the rotating gear 508 clockwise as viewed from the front. Accordingly, the link member 509 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front, with the first protrusion 509a as the center. Thereby, the third protrusion 509d presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510a formed in the movable body base plate 510 upward. Thereby, as shown in FIG.54 (b), the 4th movable body 515 moves upwards. The state shown in FIG. 54 (b) is within the detection range of the detection sensor 505, and when the fourth movable body 515 rises from this state, it is out of the detection range of the detection sensor 505.

  From the state shown in FIG. 54 (b), the drive motor 502 (FIG. 53) is driven to rotate the rotating gear 508 further clockwise as viewed from the front. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 moves upwards, and as shown in Drawing 54 (c), 4th movable body 515 is located in the advance position which is the uppermost in the movable range. In the present embodiment, the position shown in FIG. 54B, that is, the maximum position that can be detected by the detection sensor 505, is used as a reference, and the drive motor 502 after being out of the detection range of the detection sensor 505 is used. Based on the number of steps, it is determined that the advance position (the position shown in FIG. 54C) has been reached. Specifically, when the fourth movable body 515 rises from the position shown in FIG. 54B, the detection sensor 505 is out of the detection range, and the signal received from the sensor is switched (“1” indicating detection). To “0”). In response to the switching of the signal, the number of steps of the drive motor 502 is set, and it is determined that the advance position has been reached by driving the number of steps. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), after the fourth movable body 515 reaches the advanced position, the fourth movable body 515 operates again in the direction of the home position, but once it reaches the advanced position (that is, the set step). When driving several times), a rated current is passed through the drive motor 502 for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and holding torque is applied (excitation holding). According to this, the posture of the fourth movable body 515 can be temporarily held before moving from the operation from the origin position to the advanced position again to the operation to the origin position, and a more stable reciprocating operation can be realized. Can do. Thus, in order to determine that the fourth movable body 515 has reached the advanced position by setting the number of steps of the drive motor 502 according to the switching of the signal and driving the number of steps, Effects when a malfunction such as key adjustment occurs (when the number of steps from the start of the operation of the fourth movable body 515 determines, a malfunction such as a step-out causes the fourth movable body 515 to move to the advanced position. An unnatural operation such as not being performed is suppressed, and an effect using a movable body can be appropriately executed.

  Note that when the fourth movable body 515 in the advanced position is moved to the origin (initial) position, the drive motor 502 (FIG. 53) is driven in the opposite direction to the rotation gear 508 from the front. Look and rotate it counterclockwise. Thereby, the 4th movable body 515 moves below. As described above, the detection sensor 505 detects that the fourth movable body 515 has moved to the origin (initial) position. The detection of the detection sensor 505 stops the drive of the drive motor 502 (FIG. 53). In the present embodiment, the number of steps when moving the fourth movable body 515 from the advance position to the origin position is greater than the number of steps of the drive motor 502 when moving the fourth movable body 515 from the origin (initial) position to the advance position. Set to increase. According to this, the 4th movable body 515 can be more reliably returned to an origin position. The number of steps when moving from the advance position to the origin position may be determined in advance, or when the number of steps from the origin (initial) position to the advance position is counted and moved from the advance position to the origin position. May be set.

  55 to 57 are diagrams focusing on the fourth effect device 500 provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 55 is in an initial state (the fourth movable body 515 is at the lowest origin position within the movable range), hidden under the inner frame 40, and difficult for the player to visually recognize. is there. And if the movable body effect using the said 4th movable body 515 is performed with the start of the operation | movement promotion effect mentioned later, the 4th movable body 515 will start operation | movement. 56 shows the state immediately before the detection signal is switched from the detection range of the detection sensor 505 to the outside of the detection range, and a part of the fourth movable body 515 is located at the initial position. More visible. 57 is in the advanced state (the fourth movable body 515 is at the uppermost advanced position in the movable range), and substantially the entire fourth movable body 515 is visible. Yes. The advance position is detected by driving the step number drive motor 502 set according to the switching of the signal from the detection sensor 505. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fourth movable body 515 reciprocates between the origin position and the advance position in conjunction with the work promotion effect described later. , Move to the origin position, and perform the operations of FIGS. 55 to 57 again.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process when a movable body effect (fourth movable body effect) using the fourth movable body 515 is executed. As described above, since the fourth movable body effect is executed in conjunction with the action promotion effect that promotes the player's action, the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. Is called. The processes other than steps S529 to S530 shown in FIG. 58 are the same as the variable display start setting process shown in FIG.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S528 shown in FIG. 58, CPU 120A determines whether or not it is determined to execute the movable body effect (step S529). When the movable body effect is not executed (step S529; Yes), the CPU 120A executes an action promotion effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the action promotion effect that prompts the player's action and performing the execution setting. (Step S529A). The action promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to perform an action on the push button 31B, and is advantageous to the player when the action is performed (or after the expiration of the valid period during which the player can accept the action). This is an effect of notifying the result of notifying the possibility of becoming a bad state. The operation by the player is not limited to the operation with respect to the push button 31B, and for example, the operation with respect to the stick controller 31A or the operation of the player with an infrared sensor may be detected. In addition, a state that is advantageous to the player is generally a state that is advantageous to the player, such as developing into a super reach, reaching a reach, becoming a big hit, becoming a promising big hit, or being promoted during a big hit. Indicates.

  In the process of step S529A, with reference to the action promotion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 59, the presence / absence of execution of the action promotion effect may be determined according to the illustrated determination ratio based on the variable display result. If it is determined in step S529A that the action promotion effect is to be executed, the action promotion effect period (which may or may not be the reach effect period), which is a period for executing the action promotion effect, and A valid period during which the player's action can be received is set. In this embodiment, the motion promotion effect period and the effective period are in the same period, and only the motion promotion effect period is determined. In the illustrated example, there is only one type of motion promotion effect, and only whether or not the motion promotion effect is executed is determined in the process of step S529A. However, for example, characters appearing or actions to be urged are different. It is also possible to prepare a plurality of types of motion promotion effects such as or to determine which type to execute when it is executed. In this case, the valid period (that is, the action promotion effect period) may be different depending on the type of action promotion effect to be executed.

  After executing the process of step S529A, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is determined to execute the motion promotion effect (step S529B). When the motion promotion effect is executed (step S529B; Yes), the fourth movable body effect setting for operating the fourth movable body 515 is performed in synchronization with the motion promotion period (with the start of the operation promotion effect) (step S529C). . In the process of step S529C, when the fourth movable body 515 is moved from the origin position toward the advance position, the number of steps of the drive motor 502 after the detection signal is switched from the detection sensor 505 and the advance position are determined. The number of steps of the drive motor 502 when moving the fourth movable body 515 in the direction of the origin position (the number of steps larger from the origin position than in the advance position direction as described above) is set. In the present embodiment, since the motion promotion effect and the fourth movable body effect are performed in synchronism, execution / non-execution (execution setting) of the motion promotion effect and the fourth movable body effect is collectively performed in the process of step S529A. May be determined.

  After performing the process of step S529C, when it determines with performing a movable body effect in step S529 (step S529; No), or when it determines with not performing an operation | movement promotion effect in step S529B (step S529B), CPU120A. Selects an effect control pattern to be a use pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). In step S530, CPU 120A determines, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the content determined in step S527 (movable body effect), the content determined in step S529A (motion promotion effect), and step S529C. Corresponding to the contents (fourth movable body effect) or the like, any one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the effect data memory 122 may be selected and set as a use pattern. Thereafter, the same processing as in FIG. 43 is performed, and the variable display start setting processing is ended. In the illustrated example, the example in which the fourth movable body effect is performed when the movable body effect using the first to third movable bodies is not performed is shown. However, the fourth movable body 515 in the illustrated example is Since it does not interfere with any of the first to third movable bodies, the fourth movable body effect may be executed even when it is determined to execute the movable body effect. Moreover, the movable body effect using the 1st-3rd movable body may be performed after execution of a 4th movable body effect. Further, for example, in a pachinko machine having a plurality of movable bodies, when executing a movable body effect using a moving body that interferes, the execution of the fourth movable body effect is limited, and a movable body that does not interfere is used. The fourth movable body effect may be executed only when the movable body effect is executed (including the case where no movable body effect is executed). Moreover, although the example which performs a 4th movable body effect in conjunction with a motion promotion effect was shown, in addition to this, you may perform the 4th movable body effect which is not interlocked with a motion promotion effect. For example, you may perform a 4th movable body effect as an example of the effect which hits the success / failure result at the time of displaying a variable display result.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed in the variable display start setting process when a movable body effect (fourth movable body effect) using the fourth movable body 515 is executed. This process may be executed after it is determined No in step S801 in FIG. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the motion promotion effect period set in step S529A of FIG. 58 (including the case where it is forcibly ended in step S835 described later) (step S831). .

  If it is determined that it is not the motion promotion effect period (step S831; No), it is determined whether or not the motion promotion effect period has ended (step S836). When it is determined that the motion promotion effect period has not ended (step S836; No), that is, when it is determined that the operation promotion effect period has not yet started, the CPU 120A ends the process in the variable display start setting process.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being an operation | movement promotion effect period in step S831 (step S831; Yes), CPU120A performs an operation | movement promotion effect (step S832), and also gives a control signal to the drive motor 502 as a 4th movable body effect. Is output to reciprocate the fourth movable body 515 (step S833). In the process of step S833, as described above, the fourth movable body 515 is reciprocated between the origin position and the advanced position. Whether or not the advance position has been reached is determined based on the number of steps of the drive motor 502 (set in step S529C) after the detection signal from the detection sensor 505 is switched. Further, the origin position is determined by a detection signal from the detection sensor 505. Further, the position moves from the advance position to the origin position by driving the set number of steps more than the number of steps of the drive motor 502 from the origin position to the advance position. Furthermore, once the advance position is reached by reciprocation (that is, when the set number of steps is driven), a rated current is passed through the drive motor 502 and a holding torque is applied for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). (Excitation hold). Thereafter, control is performed to move the fourth movable body 515 in the direction of the origin position. In the process of step S833, the fourth movable body 515 is reciprocated by the process as described above.

  After executing the process of step S833, the CPU 120A determines whether or not an operation by the player (pressing the push button 31B) is detected (step S834). If it is determined that no action by the player has been detected (step S834; No), the CPU 120A ends the process in the variable display start setting process.

  When an operation by the player is detected (step S834; Yes), the CPU 120A performs an operation promotion effect period end setting for forcibly ending the set operation promotion effect period (step S835).

  After executing the process of step S835, or when it is determined in step S836 that the motion promotion effect period has ended (step S836; Yes), it is determined whether the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position. (Step S837). In the process of step S837, the drive motor 502 is driven by the number of steps set in the process of step S529C of FIG. 58 (the number of steps of the drive motor 502 after the detection signal from the detection sensor 505 is switched). It is determined by checking whether or not When it determines with the 4th movable body 515 being located in the advance position (step S837; Yes), CPU120A performs result alerting | reporting (step S838). Note that in the process of step S838, the fourth movable body 515 is left in the advanced position, and therefore a holding torque based on the rated current may be applied. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fourth movable body 515 is not located at the advanced position (step S837; No), the CPU 120A outputs a control signal to the drive motor 502 and moves the fourth movable body 515 to the advanced position. (Step S839). In this way, different control is performed on the drive motor 502 in accordance with the state of the fourth movable body 515 at the end point of the motion promotion effect period (that is, when the motion is detected). Specifically, when the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position at the end of the motion promotion effect period (at the time of detecting the motion), it remains to stay at the advanced position (without moving to the advanced position). When the state is not in the advanced position, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the advanced position. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of a natural operation | movement can be suppressed and the fall of a game entertainment interest can be prevented. After executing the process of step S838 or step S839, the CPU 120A ends the process in the variable display effect process. It should be noted that immediately after the player's movement is detected in step S834, it is determined in step S837 whether or not the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position. For example, in step S837, the player A predetermined period may be set as the movable body effective period after detecting the above-described operation, and it may be determined whether or not the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position within the set movable body effective period. .

  FIG. 61 is a timing chart showing changes in the state of the fourth movable body 515 depending on whether or not the player is moving. Specifically, FIG. 61A shows the case where the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advance position when the player's motion is detected, and FIG. 61B shows the case where the player's motion is detected. When the four movable bodies 515 are located at the origin position, FIG. 61 (C) shows an example in which the player's movement is not detected. As shown in FIG. 61 (A), when the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position when the player's movement is detected, the result is notified by the processing of step S838 in FIG. There is no movement to the position. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 61 (B), when the fourth movable body 515 is located at a position other than the advance position (origin position in the illustrated example) when the player's motion is detected, the fourth movable The body 515 is moved to the advance position. For example, when the movement of the player is detected, if the fourth movable body 515 is moving in the advance position direction when it is not located at the advance position or the origin position, it is moved to the advance position as it is. After that, it may be controlled to stay at the advance position. On the contrary, if the fourth movable body 515 is moving in the direction of the origin position when detecting the player's movement, it may be moved once to the origin position and then moved to the advance position. Apart from this, even if the player is moving in the direction of the origin position, it may be moved from the position when the player's movement is detected to the advance position.

  As shown in FIG. 61C, when the motion promotion effect period ends without detecting the player's motion (when the valid period ends), the fourth movable body 515 is positioned so as to be in the advanced position. If the player's movement is not detected because it is set in the process of step S529C of 58, the result notification is performed by the process of step S838 of FIG. 60, as in FIG. There is no movement to the position. When the motion promotion effect period ends without detecting the player's motion, the drive motor 502 needs to be driven again because the fourth movable body 515 is set to the advanced position at the end of the period. Therefore, the load applied to the drive motor 502 can be suppressed. Separately from this, execution setting of the fourth movable body effect may be performed so that the fourth movable body 515 is located at the origin position at the end of the motion promotion effect period. In this case, the fourth movable body 515 may be moved to the advance position after the operation promotion effect period ends.

  Further, when the player's motion is not detected, if the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advance position at the end of the motion promotion effect period, it is at the advance position if it is located at the origin position. You may control to stay as it is. Also, when notifying that the result notification is likely to be advantageous to the player, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the advanced position (or left at the advanced position), and as the result notification When notifying that the possibility that it is advantageous to the player is low, the fourth movable body 515 may be moved to the origin position (or left at the origin position). According to this, the movable body effect corresponding to the content of the result notification can be realized, and the game entertainment can be improved. Even when the player's movement is detected, the fourth movable body 515 stays at the advanced position if the fourth movable body 515 is positioned at the advanced position at the time of detection, and stays at the origin position if it is positioned at the origin position. You may control.

  Further, with the maximum position that can be detected by the detection sensor 505 as a reference, the advance position (the position shown in FIG. 54C) is determined by the number of steps of the drive motor 502 after the detection sensor 505 is out of the detection range. In addition to this, for example, when the movable body 515 is operated, the detection sensor 505 does not fall outside the detection range after a predetermined period of time has elapsed (that is, detected from within the detection range). When switching to the outside of the range is not performed), it may be determined as abnormal. According to this, abnormality determination can be performed with a simple configuration. If an abnormality is determined, a control signal is output to the drive motor 502 to reciprocate between the detection range and the detection range of the detection sensor 505, and the detection signal from the detection sensor 505 is switched. Check. Then, when the switching is not performed, the operation of the fourth movable body 515 may be limited. According to this, it is possible to limit the execution of the effect using the movable body in a state where a defect has occurred.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the movable body effect is executed as a part of the reach effect has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect may be executed as an effect other than the reach effect, May be executed as Further, in the customer waiting state, the movable body effect may be executed as a demonstration effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it is described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game state such as a probability change state may be an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit game states is the second round number (for example, “7 A big hit gaming state having a first round number (for example, “15”) larger than “)” may be an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or 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, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED The operation 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 prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 5 ... Image display device 12 ... Production control board 120 ... Production control microcomputer 200 ... 1st production device 211 ... 1st movable body 300 ... 2nd production device 311 ... 2nd movable body 400 ... 3rd direction device 450 ... 3rd movable body

Claims (1)

Movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body between the first position and the second position;
And operation promoting effect of promoting the operation of the player, to be a favorable situation for the player based on the operation of the player is detected, to notify by arranging the movable member to the second position An effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect,
Said movable member control means, said movable member when said movable member during operation promoting effect is reciprocated between the first position and the second position, and detects the operation of the Yu technique's When it is located at the second position, the operation is stopped as it is, and when it is moving toward the second position, the operation is stopped after moving to the second position and is moving toward the first position. If it is, after moving to the first position and then moving to the second position, the operation is stopped.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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