JP6632907B2 - Gaming 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 fired into a game area by a launching device, and a game medium wins in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, A pachinko game in which a variety of identification information (hereinafter referred to as "display symbols") is variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is achieved. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine in a jackpot gaming state has a special winning combination or a special electric auditorium called an attacker in an open state, which makes it possible to extremely easily win a game ball and to give a predetermined game value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine configured to execute a game using a movable body. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that a movable body is reciprocated near an origin position during an effect for promoting a player's movement, and when the player's movement is performed, the reciprocating operation is temporarily stopped and then the movable body is moved. A gaming machine operable to move to an advanced position is disclosed.

JP 2014-97205 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the movable body is reciprocated between the origin position and the advance position, once the reciprocating operation is terminated based on the operation of the player, the state of the movable body depends on the state of the movable body. Depending on the relationship between the operation timing and the state of the movable body, the operation of the movable body becomes unnatural, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
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 a 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 A notification effect, and an effect executing means (for example, CPU 120A for executing an operation promoting effect) capable of executing the information 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. When it is moving in the direction of the second position, it is moved to the second position and then stopped, and it is moving in the direction of the first position. In the case of, the operation is stopped once after moving to the first position and then to the second position (for example, step S838 according to the state of the fourth movable body 515 when the operation of the player is detected). Or perform the processing of step S839),
After the movement promotion effect has started, if the movement acceptance period has ended without detecting the movement of the player, the movable body is arranged at the second position.

  According to such a configuration, occurrence of an unnatural operation in the movable body can be suppressed, and a decrease in gaming interest can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The movable body control unit does not perform the operation to the second position when the movable body is located at the second position at a timing when the operation of the player is detected by the operation detection unit. When the movable body is not located at the second position, the operation to the second position is performed (for example, in step S838 or step S839 according to the state of the fourth movable body 515 when the operation of the player is detected). Processing, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, occurrence of an unnatural operation in the movable body can be suppressed, and a decrease in gaming interest can be prevented.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The effect executing means can execute the notification effect even when the operation of the player cannot be detected by the operation detecting means during the operation receiving period for receiving the operation of the player (for example, when the operation of the player is detected). Even if the motion promotion effect period ends without performing the action, etc.)
The movable body control means causes the movable body to perform a predetermined operation at the time of the notification effect when the operation detection means cannot detect the operation of the player (for example, the operation of the player was not detected. In this case, if the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position at the end of the operation promotion effect period, control is performed such that the fourth movable body 515 stays at the advanced position if the fourth movable body 515 is positioned at the original position.
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, even when the movement of the player cannot be detected, the movable body can be operated in conjunction with the notification effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The movable body control means performs a different operation according to the state of the movable body and the content of the notification effect at a timing when the movement of the player is detected by the movement detection means (for example, when the result notification is advantageous to the player, In the case of notifying that it is highly likely, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the advanced position (or kept at the advanced position), and the result is less likely to be advantageous to the player as the result notification. In order to notify that, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the origin position (or is kept at the origin position), and the like.
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to operate the movable body in accordance with the content of the notification effect, and it is possible to improve amusement in games.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
Each is operable independently, further comprising a plurality of movable bodies overlapping at least a part of the operable range,
The movable body control means,
When it is determined that 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 the movable body is located at the origin position after the power is turned on again), Restrict the operation of the other movable body and the one movable body whose 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 the operation (for example, sound, lamp display, effect image, etc.)
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, when at least one movable body has a problem, it is possible to suppress the mutual interference of the plurality of movable bodies and reduce the processing load.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
A detection unit (for example, a detection sensor 505 or the like) capable of detecting that the movable body is in a predetermined state;
The movable body control means can control the movable body to operate within a detection range of the detection means and outside the detection range, and the driving means after the movable body operates outside the detection range. (E.g., the number of steps of the drive motor 502 is set in response to the signal being switched, and it is determined that the vehicle has reached the advanced position by driving the number of steps. And applying a holding torque),
It is characterized by the following.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of connection between a main board and various control boards and electric components. It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st production device provided in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the 1st production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the rotation production part provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a first movable body and a rotation base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. It is the figure which expanded a part of 1st effect apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and (a) pays attention to a part of front base arm seen from 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. 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. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a driving device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention in which the base arm was in the retreat position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st effect device shown in FIG. 11 from the back. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state where a base arm and a first movable body are rotated from the first effect device shown in FIG. 11. It is the figure which looked at the 1st effect device shown in FIG. 13 from the back. It is the figure which looked at the 1st production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention in which the base arm was in the advance position from the front. It is the figure which looked at the 1st effect device shown in FIG. 15 from the back. It is a figure showing the 2nd production device provided in the game machine concerning an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a front view and (b) is a perspective view. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the 2nd production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the front view which showed the 2nd effect apparatus provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention in the order of effect 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 exploded perspective view which looked at the 3rd production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a third movable body and a moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a third movable body and a moving unit provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a part of a third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. It is a figure which shows the production device provided in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the front view which looked at the production device from the front, (b) is the figure which looked at a part of production device from the back. is there. FIG. 43 is a view illustrating an effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state where a movable role has moved from the effect device illustrated in FIG. 42. FIG. 44 is a view illustrating an effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state where a movable role has moved from the effect device illustrated in FIG. 43. FIG. 45 is a view illustrating an effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state where a movable auditorium has moved from the effect device illustrated in FIG. 44. It is the front view which looked at the production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the figure which paid attention to the 1st-3rd production device provided in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which paid attention to the 1st-3rd production device provided in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which paid attention to the 1st-3rd production device provided in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which paid attention to the 1st-3rd production device provided in the pachinko gaming 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 situation. It is the figure which paid attention to the 1st-3rd production device provided in the pachinko gaming 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 situation. It is the figure which paid attention to the 1st-3rd production device provided in the pachinko gaming 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 situation. It 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, and is a diagram for explaining a situation where a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a moving-body break-in process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect 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 showing the example of composition of a movable body effect execution decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the 3rd movable body effect setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable body operation process. 9 is a timing chart showing a time comparison between a case where the second movable body is operated before the operation of the first movable body is completed and a case where the second movable body is operated after the completion of the operation of the first movable body. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in a modification. It is the perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the 4th production device provided in the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is a front view showing a 4th production device provided in a game machine concerning an embodiment of the present invention in order of operation ((a)-(c)). It is a figure focusing on a fourth effect device provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure focusing on a fourth effect device provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure focusing on a fourth effect device provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to 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 showing an example of composition of an operation promotion effect execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the effect processing during variable display. It is a timing chart which shows a state change of the 4th movable body according to 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, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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 has 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 fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 such as inside or outside 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 prize ball device 6A, a normal variable prize ball device 6B, A special variable winning ball device 7, a normal symbol display 20, a first reservation display 25A, a second reservation display 25B, a general drawing reservation display 25C, a passage gate 41, and the like are provided. Speakers 8L and 8R capable of reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided around the game area. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire 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). At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate (hit ball supply plate) for holding (storing) game balls and a lower plate for holding (storing) surplus balls and the like from the upper plate are provided. Have been. A stick controller 31A is attached to a member forming the lower plate, and a push button 31B is provided to a 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 formed in a rectangular shape, and forms a part of the game board 2. In this embodiment, the inner frame 40 is formed so as to protrude forward (toward the player) from a game surface in which a game ball is hit in the game area, and a game ball fired from a hit ball firing device (not shown) It flows down outside the inner frame 40.

  A plurality of effect devices that operate during a game are provided inside the inner frame 40. In this embodiment, a first effect device 200 is provided at an upper portion of the inner frame 40, a second effect device 300 is provided at a right portion of the inner frame 40, and a third effect device is provided at a lower portion of the inner frame 40. An apparatus 400 is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to one provided with all of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, and may be provided with only some of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400. Further, as described later, the fourth effect device 500 may be further provided at a position below the inner frame 40 and not interfering with the third effect device 400 (a position shifted in the front-rear direction). In addition, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are not limited to those provided in the positional relationship shown in FIG. 1, and may be provided at arbitrary locations. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front and rear directions will be described with reference to a state 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, the image display device 5, etc., variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is performed. These variable displays are based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning prize ball device 6A, or on the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. It becomes executable based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the formed second start winning opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, an LED (light emitting diode) of a 7-segment or dot matrix. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is special identification information, is variably displayed (variably displayed). The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, a special symbol (also referred to as a "first special symbol") variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special symbol game and a special symbol ("the first symbol") by the second special symbol display device 4B are used. In response to each of the variable displays of “2 special figures”, a decorative pattern as identification information (decoration identification information) is variably displayed in a decorative pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display sections, for example, three. You. The variable display of the decorative pattern 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. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the change of the decorative pattern (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 is displayed. , The fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is also referred to as a variable display result. In particular, a variable display result of a special symbol in a special figure game is also called a special figure display result. As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is displayed. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, are variably displayed, and a determined decorative pattern which is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the identification information of the decorative symbol or the like (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. .

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (eg, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, “medium” decoration) that have not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state in which all or some of the combinations are changed synchronously.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each of the reach modes has a different possibility of being a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of 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 mode of the super-reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (big hit expectation) is higher than when the reach mode of the normal reach appears. In addition, as will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-sequence”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, as a preview effect, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in 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 types of power supply board 10, main board 11, effect control board 12, sound control board 13, lamp control board 14, payout control board 15, and emission control board 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided 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 sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as separate and independent boards from the effect control board 12, or may be configured as one board by being combined with the effect control board 12. In addition, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as an information terminal board are arranged.

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

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18, and Various circuits for controlling an effect operation by electric components for effect such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the first effect device 200 to the third effect device 400 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation on 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, and the game effect lamp 9 It has a function of deciding the control content for causing the effect electric component to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as all or a part of the light-on / light-off operation in the above. Regarding the operation of the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, the motor 901 (the drive motor 222, the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 231 described later) included in the effect control board 12 and included in the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, respectively. 351, the drive motor 361, the drive motor 381, and the drive motor 401) are operated by transmitting a drive command or the like. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a position sensor 902 (a first detection sensor 257, a second detection sensor 256, a first detection sensor 261 and a second detection sensor 26 described later) included in the first to third effect devices 200 to 400, respectively. 262, the detection sensor 333, the detection sensor 335, the detection sensor 387, and the detection sensor 415) are transmitted. The various position sensors transmit different signals to 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, and “1” in the undetected state). A signal of "0" is transmitted). As shown in the figure, various position sensors (especially, the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256) are provided separately from the effect control board 12 on which the CPU 120A for performing an abnormality determination process described later is mounted (specifically, a specific control sensor). 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 effect control board 12, it is also possible to determine the abnormality of each effect device as described later, but in this way, by providing the various position sensors and the effect control board 12 separately, An abnormality such as a disconnection or a short circuit can also be determined for the wiring connecting the sensor and the effect control board.

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

  The 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. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off 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 and the like are 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). The effect control microcomputer 120 may include a serial communication circuit that inputs (receives) a signal through serial communication with the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 causes the VDP 121 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 as a control signal. The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a built-in or external RAM (not shown) that provides a work area for the CPU 120A.

  CPU 120A of effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from effect data memory 122 to VDP 121 in accordance with the received effect control command. The effect data memory 122 previously stores character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, data of persons, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), and background image data. It has a storage area for storing. 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. Then, the VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting an effect control pattern stored in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in advance, and issues various control commands to the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. May be output.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives a control command or a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11 and controls the payout motor 51 to pay out game balls. Various circuits are installed. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the payout operation of the prize ball by the payout motor 51. Further, the payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the drive of the payout motor 51 in accordance with, for example, the result of communication with the card unit via the interface board.

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

  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 commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (the seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always "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 may be three or more.

  Next, details of the 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 viewed 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 viewed from the front. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 3, the side where the player is located is defined as the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is defined as the rear. Further, the up, down, left, and right directions as viewed from the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be defined as the up, down, left, and right directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as they are.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the player playing the game views the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the front decorative body 201, the base arm 220 and the driving arm 240 extending 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 synthetic resin having a light-transmitting property, and its front is provided with a decoration unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the front decorative body 201 is provided on the right side of the gaming board 2 and decorates the pachinko gaming machine 1. As described later, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 1, the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are hidden behind the front decorative body 201. In the following description, such positions of the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are referred to as “origin (initial) positions”. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 3, the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are located at positions protruding from the front decorative body 201 to the left. In the following description, such positions of the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 will be referred to as “advance positions”.

  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 board 202. The light emitted from the LED element 208 passes through the front decoration 201 and is visually recognized by the player. In this manner, by emitting light from the front decorative body 201, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and enhance the interest of the game. Note that a decorative body holding portion 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 section 203.

  The decorative body holding section 203 holds the front decorative body 201 and the LED board 202 and is fixed to the first drive base 233 of the drive device 230 with screws (not shown) or the like. In the decorative body holding portion 203, an insertion opening 203a through which the protrusion 204a of the holding plate 204 is inserted from the rear, and a rotation shaft insertion hole 203b through which the rotation shaft 210a of the rotation effecting portion 210 is inserted are formed. ing.

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

  The first effect device 200 includes a driving device 230 having a driving arm 240, a rotating effect unit 210 to which the first movable body 211 is rotatably attached, and a rotatable effect unit 210 and the driving device 230. And a driven arm 232 attached thereto.

  One end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to a mounting projection 240 a (not shown) formed on the rear surface of the driven arm 240 via a sliding ring 241. The other end of the driven arm 232 is rotatably attached to a mounting projection 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 driving arm 240 rotates, the rotation effecting part 210 rotates via the driven arm 232.

  As described above, when the rotation effecting unit 210 rotates around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b, the first movable body 211, which is a component of the rotation effecting unit 210, arcs around the rotation shafts 210a and 210b. Move (circle movement) to draw. Such a circular motion of the first movable body 211 is defined as a second motion.

  Next, the details of the structure of the rotation effect part 210 rotatably attached to the drive device 230 will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating effect part provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body and the rotating base provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed 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 FIG. 7 (a) is a front base as viewed from XIA-XIA in FIG. FIG. 7B is a plan view focusing on a part of the arm, and FIG. 7B is a plan view focusing on a rotating gear as viewed from the arrow XIB-XIB in FIG. 6. In FIG. 7A, the region of the groove 260 formed in the front base arm 224 is hatched by oblique lines so that the state in which the groove 260 is formed can be easily understood.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the rotation effect part 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 to cover the drive motor 222, And a first movable body 211 rotatably attached to the distal end of the first movable body 220.

  The drive motor 222 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 222 rotates in synchronization with a drive pulse, the drive 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 described later and shown in FIG. The drive motor 222 is a motor for causing the first movable body 211 to perform a first operation (rotational movement), as described later. The drive motor 222 can apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation holding) when the rated current flows. Thus, accurate driving of the drive motor 222 can be realized.

  The motor cover 221 is attached to the base arm 220 with screws (not shown) while covering the drive motor 222. As described above, the rotating shaft 210a is formed on the front surface of the motor cover 221. The rotation effecting unit 210 is rotatably supported by pivotally supporting a rotation shaft 210a and a rotation shaft 210b (not shown) formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220. As described above, since the motor cover 221 has not only the function of covering the drive motor 222 but also the function of the rotation axis, the number of components of the first effect device 200 can be reduced to achieve a simple configuration. And the downsizing of the first effect device 200 can be realized.

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

  The rotating decorative body 212 is made of, for example, a transparent resin having a light-transmitting property, and a decoration (not shown) unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on a 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 at the rear of the rotating decorative body 212 and is attached to the rotating base 214 by fastening means such as screws (not shown). A plurality of LED elements 215 are mounted on the LED board 213. The light emitted from the LED element 215 passes through the rotating decorative body 212 and is visually recognized by the player. Thereby, the decoration of the rotating decorative body 212 can be irradiated with light, and an effect that attracts the interest of the player can be executed.

  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 rectangular shape with one bending point 214a set. Therefore, the rotation base 214 has a minor angle 214c (an angle of less than 180 degrees). Similarly, when viewed from the front, the rotary decorative body 212 also has a substantially U-shape, and has an inferior angle. This allows the first movable body 211 to have a shape that is easily hidden behind the front decorative body 201 (FIG. 4). The front decorative body 201 forms a part of an outer edge of a 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 matches the outer edge of the game area. Thereby, when it is not necessary to make the first movable body 211 appear in the game area, it is possible to hide the first movable body 211 behind the front decorative body 201 (FIG. 4) so that the player cannot see it. Becomes

  As shown in FIG. 6, a base arm 220 has a front base arm 224 arranged in front and a rear base arm 223 arranged in rear, which are combined to roughly outline the appearance. The front base arm 224 has 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 connected to the drive gear 243. Thus, the drive gear 243 rotates by receiving the drive of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5).

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

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the groove 260 is a bottomed groove formed clockwise from the start end 260a to the end 260b. The groove 260 is formed such that the radius gradually decreases from the start end 260a with respect to the center point C of the opening 224b. As described above, the groove 260 extending from the start end 260a to the end 260b is formed so as to surround the opening 224b by at least one and a half turns. It should be noted that the groove 260 has a front position at the center point C coincident with a front position at the center point 252c (FIG. 7B) of the rotation gear 252, and also has a front position at the center of rotation of the rotation base 214. It is formed to match.

  As shown in FIG. 6, inside the base arm 220, a plurality of driven gears 244 to 251 for transmitting the driving force acting on the driving gear 243 to the rotating gear 252 are arranged in the base arm 220. . A rotating gear 252 that meshes with the driven gear 251 is provided near the left end of the base arm 220. Thus, the driving force of the driving motor 222 (FIG. 5) can be transmitted to the rotating 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. Accordingly, a space 220b for passing the wiring can be secured on the rear surface of the base arm 220. The rear base arm 223 has a holding portion 223a for holding the wiring passed through the space 220b, and a hook portion 223b for hooking a binding material for binding the wiring. I have. Thereby, a space 220b suitable for passing the wiring can be provided in the base arm 220.

  The rotating gear 252 has an opening for passing a wiring passing through a space 220b formed on the rear surface of the base arm 220, and has a substantially elliptical wiring insertion hole 252a. As will be described later, a projection 254a that moves along the groove 260 by rotating the first movable body 211 is formed on the first movable body 211. As shown in FIG. 7B, the center 252d of the wiring insertion hole 252a (also referred to as the position where the wiring insertion hole 252a is formed) is shifted by a predetermined distance L from the center point 252c of the rotating gear 252. . The displacement 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 projection 254a and the center 252d of the wiring insertion hole 252a is longer than the distance between the projection 254a and the center point 252c of the rotating gear 252.

  In this manner, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252a for passing the wiring through the rotating gear 252, it is possible to suppress the wiring from being entangled with the rotating gear 252. Further, by forming the wiring insertion hole 252a at a position away from the projection 254a, it is possible to suppress the wiring from being entangled with the projection 254a. Thereby, it is possible to preferably pass the wiring.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a rotation base mounting protrusion 252b, which is a protrusion for mounting the rotation base 214, is formed on the front surface of the rotation gear 252. The rotation base mounting projection 252b protrudes from an opening 224b formed in the front base arm 224, and is fixed to the rotation base 214 by a screw (not shown) or the like. Thus, when the rotation gear 252 is rotated by the driving of 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 rotating base 214. The sliding ring 253 allows the rotation of the rotation base 214 to be smoothly performed, supports the rotation base 214 at multiple points, and rotates the rotation base 214 in a stable state without shaking.

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

  In addition, an elongated slide hole 214b having a long axis in one direction is formed in the rotation base 214. The slide unit 254 and the detection unit 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 in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b integrally. The slide hole 214b is formed so as to pass through the rotation center of the rotation base 214 (coincident with the center point 252c of the rotation gear 252 (FIG. 7)) when its major axis is extended.

  The protrusion 254 a formed on the slide portion 254 is inserted into a groove 260 formed on the front base arm 224. When the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5) is driven to rotate the rotation base 214, the protrusion 254 a moves along the groove 260 while being inserted in 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 center of rotation of the rotation base 214 gradually changes. For example, if the rotation base 214 rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, the protrusion 254a moves toward the starting end 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A). As a result, the position of the protrusion 254a gradually moves away from the center point C of the groove 260, and in the rotation base 214, the slide portion 254 in which the protrusion 254a is formed and the detection portion 255 are connected to the long axis of the slide hole 214b. Move along the direction. The long axis direction of the rotary slide hole 214b is formed so as to coincide with the direction connecting the center 252c of the rotary gear 252 and the projection 254a. You may set so that it may become. 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 has a detection piece 255a that is a protruding piece. The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 attached to the rotation base 214.

  The second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 are, for example, photosensors, and determine the presence or absence of the detection piece 255a by detecting that the detection piece 255a blocks light emitted from the light emitting unit. I do. In the present embodiment, the protrusion 254a is separated from the position (protrusion 254a ′) in contact with the terminal end 260b (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260 toward the start end 260a by an angle θ (the protrusion 254a ″). ), The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256. When the projection 254a is at a position (projection 254a '') in contact with the starting end 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260, the detection piece 255a is detected by the first detection sensor 257. The position of the protrusion 254a '' shown in FIG. 7A can be said to be the position of the protrusion 254a immediately before reaching the terminal end 260b by driving the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5). Note that the angle θ is an angle corresponding to a predetermined number of steps of the drive motor 222 (FIG. 5).

  Note that, 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 diagram showing the rotation state ((a), (b)) of the first movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a rotation state ((a), (b)) of a first movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 8 and 9, the first movable body 211 is illustrated by a solid line, and the base arm 220 and the drive motor 222 are illustrated by a two-dot chain line so that the drawings can be easily understood. Also, as in FIG. 7A, the region where the groove 260 is formed is hatched. Further, the projection 254a inserted into the groove 260 is indicated by a solid line and hatching to clarify the position of the projection 254a.

  The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8A is in a state where the protrusion 254a is located at the terminal end 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A). As described above, when the protrusion 254a is located at the terminal end 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 linked with the protrusion 254a is also in the state 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 in the detection unit 255 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 disposed at a position close to the center point C. . As described above, the second detection sensor 256 can detect the detection piece 255a distant from the center point C by driving the drive motor 222 by a predetermined number of steps. As described above, based on the detection state of the second detection sensor 256, it is determined whether the protrusion 254a is in contact with the terminal end 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A) 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. The first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8B shows a state in which the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 8A is rotated clockwise by about 270 degrees.

  When the first movable body 211 rotates around 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 the groove 260 progresses from the terminal end 260b (FIG. 7A) to the start end 260a (FIG. 7A) along the forming direction. Is formed. Therefore, the protrusion 254a that moves along the groove 260 also gradually moves away from the center point C as the first movable body 211 rotates clockwise. Accordingly, the detection unit 255 also gradually slides in the direction away from the center point C along the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b. In FIG. 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 of the detection sensors.

  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, the protrusion 254a is further away from the center point C. Therefore, the detection unit 255 also moves in the long axis direction of the slide hole 214b in a direction away from the center point C. Therefore, the detection piece 255a comes closer to the first detection sensor 257. However, also 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 where the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 9A is rotated clockwise by approximately 90 degrees.

  Since the protrusion 254a has moved along the groove 260 from the state shown in FIG. 9A, it is located further away from the center point C, and is located at the starting end 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A). I have. As described above, since the protrusion 254a is located at the start end 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260, the first movable body 211 cannot rotate 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 260a (FIG. 7A) is a 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 the 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 260a of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A).

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

  For example, by driving the drive motor 22 from the state shown in FIG. 9B and rotating the first movable body 211 counterclockwise, the protrusion 254a is moved along the direction in which the groove 260 is formed, so that the start end 260a is formed. It can be moved from (FIG. 7A) to the terminal end 260b (FIG. 7B). When the protrusion 254a reaches the terminal end 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 7B), further rotation of the first movable body 211 counterclockwise is restricted. As described above, by rotating the first movable body 211 clockwise and counterclockwise, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the line of sight of the player.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable body 211 is rotated by an amount sufficient to move the protrusion 254a from the start end 260a (FIG. 7A) to the end 260b (FIG. 7B), that is, approximately 630 degrees. It is possible to rotate in one direction. The rotation state of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by detecting the detection unit 255 that slides in the slide hole 214b formed in the rotation base 214.

  As described above, the groove 260 formed in the base arm 220 is formed in a spiral shape, and by moving the protrusion 254a along the groove 260, the rotation state of the first movable body 211 is detected in conjunction with the protrusion 254a. The movement of the part 255 can be represented. 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, the rotation state of the first movable body 211 can be grasped by the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257 disposed relatively close to each other, so that the first effect device 200 is compact and simple. Configuration.

  As described above, the first movable body 211 has the center point C in addition to the above-described second operation (the operation of moving in a circular arc around the rotation axes 210a and 210b (FIG. 4) (circular motion)). Can be rotated around the center. Such a rotational movement about the center point C of the first movable body 211 is defined as a first operation. Note that 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 at 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 a driving device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed 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 effect device 200 to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a drive motor 231 attached to the first drive base 233, And a driving arm 240 that rotates when driven by the driving motor 231.

  As described above, the rotating shaft 210b (not shown) protruding rearward from the rotating effect part 210 (FIG. 5) is inserted into the first drive base 233, and turns the rotating effect part 210 (FIG. 5). A rotation shaft insertion hole 233a 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 by screws or the like (not shown). Further, a first detection sensor 261 and a second detection sensor 262 are mounted on the rear surface of the first drive base 233. The first drive base 233 to which the components are attached in this manner is attached to the second drive base 234 by screws (not shown) or the like. The first drive base 233 and the second drive base 234 integrated in this manner 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 drive shaft 231a (not shown) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 231a is inserted into a rotation shaft insertion hole 233b formed in the first drive base 233, and is connected to the rotation body 263. Thus, the rotating body 263 rotates by receiving the drive of the drive motor 231.

  The driving arm 240 rotates by receiving the drive of the drive motor 231. By rotating, the driving arm 240 rotates the rotation effecting unit 210 via the driven arm 232. The driving arm 240 has an insertion hole 240b through which a driving arm mounting shaft 233c (not shown) formed in the first drive base 233 is inserted, and the rotating body 263 is connected to the sliding member 264 and the sliding member. An elongate hole 240c for attachment via the 265 is formed.

  Further, a circular detection body 266 is attached to the driving 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. An insertion hole 266c through which the driving arm mounting shaft 233c (not shown) is inserted is formed at the center of the detection body 266. The driving arm mounting shaft 233c (not shown) communicates with the insertion hole 266c and the insertion hole 240b formed in the driving arm 240. Accordingly, the driving arm 240 can rotate about the driving arm mounting shaft 233c together with the detection body 266.

  The driving arm 240 rotates around the driving arm mounting shaft 233c (not shown) by the rotation of the rotating body 263 driven by the drive motor 231. The rotation state of the driving arm 240 is determined based on 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, photo sensors, and the light receiving unit detects that the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked by the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b. Thus, the presence or absence of the second detection piece 266a or the first detection piece 266b is determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face downward and are hidden behind the front decoration 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. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 face to the left and are in a state of being protruded from the front decorative body 201 (at the advanced position), the second detection piece 266a is connected to the second detection sensor. 262. At this time, the first movable body 211 is at the advanced position in the movable range in the second operation. As described above, the rotation state of the driving arm 240 (the movement state of the first movable body 211 in the second operation) can be grasped from the detection states of the first detection sensor 261 and the second detection sensor 262.

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

  Next, the rendering operation of the first rendering device 200 will be described in more detail. FIG. 11 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 at the origin (initial) position, as viewed from the front. FIG. 12 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 11 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 13 is a view showing a state where the base arm and the first movable body are rotated from the first effect device shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a view of the first effect device shown in FIG. 13 as viewed from the rear. 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 at 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 at the origin (initial) position, the base arm 220, the driven arm 232, and the driven arm 240 are located behind the front decorative body 201 and can be visually recognized from the front. Can not. Also, the first movable body 211 cannot be visually recognized from the front because a part of the first movable body 211 is located behind the front decorative body 201. In addition, other portions of the first movable body 211 are also located behind the frame that constitutes the outer edge of the game board 2 (FIG. 1), and are not visible from the front.

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

  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. 9B. That is, the protrusion 254a is in a state of being in contact with the starting end 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 visually recognized from the front.

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

  In addition, since the protrusion 254a is located at the starting end 260a (FIG. 7A) of the groove 260, it can be located at a position farthest from the rotation center of the first movable body 211. Thus, a sufficient interval between the rotation base mounting protrusion 252b, which is a member supporting the first movable body 211, and the protrusion 254a can be ensured, and the rotation base protrusion 252b generated by supporting the first movable body 211 is provided. The force acting on the projection 254a can be made sufficiently small. Thus, the first movable body 211 can be stably held at a position where the first movable body 211 cannot be visually recognized from the front without being shaken.

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

  11 and 12, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) is driven to rotate the driving arm 240 clockwise as viewed from the front. Accordingly, the base arm 220 rotates clockwise through the driven arm 232 as viewed from the front. As described above, when the driving arm 240 rotates clockwise, the first detection piece 266b (FIG. 10) detected by the first detection sensor 261 is no longer detected. Thus, 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. Thus, the rotation of the base arm 220 and the rotation of the first movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. That is, the first operation (rotational movement) and the second operation (circular movement) of the first movable body 211 can be performed simultaneously. Thereby, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the interest of the player. FIGS. 13 and 14 show the first effect device 200 in which the driving 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 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 or the second detection sensor 262.

  Further, since the first movable body 211 is also rotating at the same time as the rotation of the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 260 is located between the end 260b (FIG. 7 (a)) and the start 260a (FIG. 7 (a)). At this time, the detection piece 255a shown in FIG. 6 is not detected by any of the second detection sensor 256 and the first detection sensor 257.

  13 and 14, the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) is further driven to rotate the driving 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 simultaneously performed. FIGS. 15 and 16 show the first effect device 200 in which the base arm 220, the driving arm 240, and the first movable body 211 have reached the advanced position in which they enter the game area.

  In the first effect device 200 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the driving arm 240 is located at an advanced position where the driven arm 240 largely protrudes leftward from the front decorative body 201 and advances to the game area. When the driving arm 240 is at the advanced position, the second detection piece 266 a formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the second detection sensor 262. On the other hand, the first detection piece 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 driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 are at the advanced position. Therefore, on condition that the second detection sensor 262 detects the second detection piece 266a, it is possible to stop driving the drive motor 231 (FIG. 4) and stop the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 at the advanced position. it can.

  As described above, the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 that have moved to the advanced position are arranged in parallel to each other facing leftward. Thereby, the decoration added to the front surfaces of the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 can be visually recognized by the player as a continuous pattern.

  Note that the first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is in the advanced position (also referred to as a third state) in the movable range in the first operation (rotational movement), and the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. It is in the same state as one movable body 211. That is, the protrusion 254a is located at the end 260b of the groove 260 (FIG. 7A). Therefore, the detection piece 255a formed in the detection unit 255 is detected by the second detection sensor 256 arranged near the center point C. As described above, the second detection sensor 256 detects the detection piece 255a when the first movable body 211 is at the position immediately before the advance position in the movable range of 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 to move the first movable body 211 in the movable range in the first operation. Can be stopped in position. The first movable body 211 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is at the advanced position in the movable range in the second operation (circular movement).

  When the driving 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 driving arm 240 and one side surface 232a of the driven arm 232. , There are gaps. In this state, when the driving arm 240 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from behind (clockwise when viewed from the front), the driven arm 220 rotates about the rotation shaft 241a so as to approach the driving arm 240. I do. Then, when the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 reach the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 16, one end surface 240d of the driving arm 240 and one side surface 232a of the driven arm 232 come into contact with each other. Accordingly, the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 do not rotate any more, and the driving arm 240 and the base arm 220 can be accurately stopped at the advanced position.

  Further, the driving arm 240 and the driven arm 232 can be brought into contact with each other within a range of a length L as shown in FIG. Therefore, the contact state between the driven 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 which is in a stable state, its posture can be stabilized.

  Further, when the main driving 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 movement)). ), The drive motor 231 (FIG. 10) may be driven in the opposite direction. The movement arm 240 and the movement 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 movement)). Can be determined based on that the first detection piece 266 b (FIG. 10) formed on the detection body 266 is detected by the first detection sensor 261. When the driving arm 240 rotates and is located at the origin (initial) position, as shown in FIG. 10, one side 240 e of the driving arm 240 comes into contact with the driving arm receiving portion 233 d of the first drive base 233, and The arm 240 will no longer rotate. Therefore, the driving 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 movement)).

  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 of the drive motor 222 may be driven in the reverse direction. The movement of the first movable body 211 to the state shown in FIG. 9B can be determined based on detection of the detection piece 255 a formed on the detection unit 255 by the first detection sensor 257. It is possible. When the first movable body 211 rotates and moves to the position shown in FIG. 9B, the protrusion 254a is located at the start end 260a (FIG. 7A), and the first movable body 211 rotates further. No longer. Therefore, the first movable body 211 can be accurately returned to the state shown in FIG. 9B.

  Next, the 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 diagram showing a second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a perspective view. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the second effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed 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 imitating the face of the character is located at the highest position in the movable range. At this time, it is defined that the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position. An opening 311a is formed in the second movable body 311. Through this opening 311a, the player can visually recognize the first decorative portion 367 at the rear as the eyes of the character. The second movable body 311 moves substantially vertically in accordance with the rotation of the rotation arm 312. Thereby, the second effect device 300 can execute an effect that attracts the player.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the second effect device 300 includes a unit base 330 to which various components of the second effect device 300 are attached, and a moving unit 310 rotatably attached to the unit base 330. Have. The unit base body 330 has a decoration peculiar 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 mounted on the rear surface of the unit base body 330 via a motor mounting 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 351a 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 rotary gear 332 has external teeth 332a formed in a circumferential shape, a flange 332b having a notch 332c, and a protrusion 332d protruding forward. The external teeth 332 a formed on the rotating gear 332 mesh with the driving gear 352 through an opening 330 e formed on the unit base body 330. Thus, 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 determines the rotation state of the rotary gear 332 by detecting whether or not the flange 332b blocks light emitted from the light emitting unit. In the present embodiment, when the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, that is, when the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position, the detection sensor 333 is located at the position of the notch 332c. Installed. Therefore, only when the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position, the light from the light emitting unit is not blocked. Thus, whether or not the second movable body 311 is at the origin (initial) position can be determined using the detection result of the detection sensor 333.

  The moving unit 310 includes a rotating arm 312 rotatably attached to the unit base body 330, a movable base body 314 attached to the rotating arm 312, and a character face attached to the movable base body 314. The appearance is roughly configured by the simulated second movable body 311. With such a configuration, when the rotating arm 312 is rotated, the player can visually recognize the second movable body 311 as if the second movable body 311 is moving substantially in the vertical direction.

  The rotation arm 312 is attached to the unit base body 330 so as to be rotatable around 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 330d 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 at the advanced position where the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward and is easily visible to the player, the detection sensor 335 detects the emitted light by the detection piece 336. Is blocked. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the second movable body 311 is located at the advanced position using the detection result of the detection sensor 335.

  On the rear surface of the rotating arm 312, first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e (not shown) are formed. Further, the unit base body 330 is formed with first to third movement limiting grooves 330a to 330c having an arc shape centered on the axis R1.

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

  The second protrusion 312b and the third protrusion 312c are inserted through a second movement restriction groove 330b formed in the unit base body 330, and are slidably attached. Accordingly, the movement of the second protrusion 312b and the movement of the third protrusion 312c are limited to only the movement of the second movement restriction groove 330b along the arc centered on the axis R1.

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

  As described above, by inserting the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e into the first to third movement restriction grooves 330a to 330c formed in the unit base body 330, the movement part 310 can be prevented from rattling. , And can be rotated about the axis R1.

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

  From the state shown in FIG. 18 where the second effect device 300 is in the initial state, the driving gear 352 is driven to rotate the rotating gear 332 counterclockwise as viewed from the front. As the rotating gear 332 rotates, the height of the protrusion 332d positioned above is reduced. As described above, as the height of the protrusion 332d supporting the rotation arm 312 decreases, the moving unit 310 rotates counterclockwise about 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 can feel that 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 around the axis R1. However, the tangent of this arc is generally downward. Therefore, the second movable body 311 moving along the arc can be visually recognized as if it has moved downward.

  When the moving unit 310 rotates in this way, the first to fifth protrusions 312a to 312e formed on the rotating arm 312 are moved to the first to third movement restricting grooves 330a to 330c formed on the unit base body 330. To the lower end of. Thereby, the rotation operation of the moving unit 310 (fall 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 an advanced position. The state of the second effect device 300 at this time is defined as an advanced state.

  Note that a cushion rubber 334 (FIG. 18) is attached to the front surface of the unit base body 330 to reduce an impact when the rotating moving unit 310 stops. The cushion rubber 334 (FIG. 18) collides with the side surface of the rotating arm 312 when the moving unit 310 stops rotating.

  As described above, when the second movable body 311 moves from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position (when the second effect 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.

  In addition, the second effect 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 effect device 300 in the initial state, a tensile force acts on the spring 313. As a result, a force acts on the rotating arm 312 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the front.

  Such a tensile force by the spring 313 facilitates the return of the second movable body 311 at 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 projection 332d, and rotate clockwise. At this time, the biasing force of the spring 313 pushes up the turning arm 312 and reduces the turning force.

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

  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 rendering device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in rendering operation order ((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. Accordingly, the rotating arm 312 rotates counterclockwise, and accordingly, the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward. Thus, as shown in FIG. 19B, the second effect device 300 is in the advanced state, and the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position. When the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position, the detection sensor 335 (not shown) detects the detection piece 336 (FIG. 24).

  Although not shown, 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. Thus, when the second movable body 311 moves substantially downward, the decorative body 371 also moves downward. Thereby, the decorative body 371 can be protruded from the lower end of the second movable body 311 at the advanced position. In this way, the decorative body 371 protruding from the second movable body 311 can be visually recognized by the player as the character's teeth.

  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 section 360 is driven. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19C, the second movable body 311 can be rotated clockwise with respect to the rotating arm 312, and through the opening 311a formed in the second movable body 311. The second decorative portion 368 can be visually recognized.

  In order to 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), the respective drive motors are turned in the opposite direction. 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 332c formed in the flange 332b.

  Next, the details of the 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 viewed 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 viewed from the front.

  The third effect device 400 includes a base unit 410, a moving unit 470 rotatably mounted on the front surface of the base unit 410, and a third movable body 450 connected to the moving unit 470.

  The base unit 410 has the components of the third effect device 400 attached thereto, and functions as a base member for attaching the third effect device 400 to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the third movable body 450 reciprocates between an origin (initial) position in which a part of the third movable body 450 is hidden, and an advance position, which is easily visible to a player described later. 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 moving some components. By deforming the third movable body 450 at the advanced position, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the deformed third movable body 450, and it is possible to execute an effect that enhances the interest of the game.

  The drive motor 401 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 401 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the drive motor 401 can rotate the rotation shaft 401a (FIG. 21) by a predetermined angle. The rotation shaft 401a is connected to the drive gear 403.

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

  The rotation gear 406 is inserted through a rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 21) protruding from the front surface of the base 410 and is rotatably attached to the base 410. An opening 414 is formed near the rotation shaft 412 (FIG. 21) of the base 410. The rotating gear 406 is exposed from the opening 414 to the rear of the base portion 410 and meshes with the driven gear 405. Thus, the rotation gear 406 rotates around the rotation shaft 412 in response to the rotation of the driven gear 405.

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

  The external appearance of the moving means 470 is roughly configured by combining the front moving means 475 and the rear moving means 476.

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

  The rear surface moving means 476 is a member constituting the rear surface of the moving means 470. The rear surface moving means 476 includes an opening 476a formed on the rotating gear 406, through which the protrusion 407 is inserted, and an opening 476c formed on the third movable body 450, through which the protrusion 451 (FIG. 23) 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 an opening 470a (FIG. 21), and the opening 475c and the opening 476c are combined to form the opening 470c (shown in FIG. 21). (Omitted). For this reason, in FIGS. 22 and 23, for 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 410 (FIG. 21) is inserted through an 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 is rotatable around the rotation shaft 411 (FIG. 21). Note that a torsion spring 471 is interposed between the moving means 470 and the base 410 (FIG. 21). The moving means 470 is urged by the torsion spring 471 counterclockwise when viewed from the front. That is, the moving means 470 is in a state of being urged 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 near a vertex where the radius intersects. The protrusion 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. Thus, the protrusion 407 can slide in the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Note that 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 exerts a pressing force in a direction orthogonal 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 applies a pressing force in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed to rotate the moving unit 470. As described above, 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 be.

  Note that a detection sensor 415 is attached to the base section 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-emitting unit blocks light emitted from the light-emitting unit by the light-shielding plate 416 attached to the moving unit 470. In the present embodiment, when the detection sensor 415 detects the light blocking plate 416, as shown in FIG. 20, the moving unit 470 is in the most inclined state. At this time, the position where the moving means 470 is located is defined as an initial position (origin position). Further, the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position.

  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 stops detecting the light shielding plate 416. As described above, the detection sensor 415 detects the light blocking 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 the moving unit 470 is at the initial position (the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position).

  On the rear surface of the third movable body 450, a protruding portion 451 (FIG. 23) protruding rearward is formed. The protrusion 451 is inserted through an opening 470c formed in the moving means 470, and is mounted in the opening 470c via a sliding ring 474. Thus, the protruding portion 451 can move in the opening 470c, and is pressed 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 rectangular shape when viewed from the front.

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

  FIG. 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 viewed from the rear.

  The first slide rail 452 has a first rail 452a and a second rail 452b. A steel ball (not shown) is interposed between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b, and lubricating oil is applied. Thus, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b are slidably connected to each other in the longitudinal direction 452c. As described above, the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b can change their relative positional relationship along the longitudinal direction 452c. The first rail 452a is housed and fixed in a rail housing 417 formed on the base 410 (FIG. 21). On the other hand, the second rail 452b is housed and fixed in a rail housing 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. Thus, the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 453b can change the relative positional relationship between each other along the longitudinal direction 453c. The third rail 453a is housed and fixed in a rail housing 454b formed on the front surface of the connecting plate 454a. The fourth rail 453b is housed and fixed in a rail housing 455a (FIG. 24) formed on the base plate 455.

  With such a configuration, the second movable rail 450 slides along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to the first rail 452a fixed to the base 410 (FIG. 21). It moves along the longitudinal direction 452c with respect to 410 (FIG. 21). Further, the fourth movable rail 450 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 moves in the longitudinal direction with respect to the base 410 (FIG. 21). Move along 453c.

  In the present embodiment, the connecting plate 454 connects the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 in parallel so that they are parallel to each other. Therefore, the longitudinal direction 452c of the first slide rail 452 and the longitudinal direction 453c of the second slide rail 453 are parallel. As a result, the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 slide, whereby the third movable body 450 moves in one direction.

  As described above, the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453 define a movement path of the third movable body 450 and function as guides that guide 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 effect 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 slide ring 456 made of a material having a small surface friction coefficient is attached to the protrusion 454c. As will be described later, a contact portion 470b (not shown), which is one end surface of the moving means 470, comes into contact with the sliding ring 456, thereby restricting the movement of the connecting plate 454 with respect to the base portion 410 (FIG. 21). It is possible to

  Various components of the third movable body 450 are attached to the base plate 455, and the base plate 455 covers the rear of the third movable body 450 to protect the inside. On the rear surface of the base plate 455, a wiring accommodating portion 455b (FIG. 24), which is a depression for accommodating various wirings, is formed. The wiring housing 455b (FIG. 24) is formed up to the area where the rail housing 455a is formed. Thus, the wiring can be passed without contacting the second slide rail, and the wiring can be prevented from entangled with the second slide rail 453. Note that a wiring cover 458 that covers the wiring accommodating 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 accommodation part 455b, the trouble that a wiring becomes entangled can be reduced.

  In addition, a drive motor 457 is attached to the base plate 455. The drive motor 457 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). The drive motor 457 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, so that 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. A driven gear 460 meshing with the driving gear 459 and a rotating gear 461 meshing with the driven gear 460 are rotatably attached to the base plate 455. Thus, the driving force of the driving motor 457 is transmitted to the rotating gear 461.

  FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of a part of a third movable body provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front.

  The third movable body 450 has a first moving base 462 and a second moving 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 limiting protrusions 455c (not shown) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 25) are inserted into openings 462a formed in the first movement base 462. Accordingly, the movement of the first movement base 462 is restricted to a direction in which the movement restriction protrusion 455c (not shown) can move inside the opening 462a, that is, a direction along the arrows 418 and 421.

  The second moving base 463 also has an elongated hole-shaped opening 463a and a toothed portion 463b in which a plurality of toothed shapes are formed in parallel. Two movement restricting protrusions 455d (not shown) formed on the front surface of the base plate 455 (FIG. 25) are inserted into the openings 463a formed in the second moving base 463. Accordingly, the movement of the second movement base 463 is restricted to 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.

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

  The base plate 455 (FIG. 25) is provided with a detection sensor 468. The detection sensor 468 can detect the position of the first moving base 462 by detecting the detecting piece formed on the first moving base 462. Note that the first moving base 462 and the second moving base 463 engage with the same rotating gear 461 and move, so that both are linked. Therefore, the position of the second movement base 463 can be determined based on the detection result of the detection sensor 468.

  A first decorative cover 464 made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin is attached to the first moving base 462. An LED board 465 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the first decorative cover 464 from behind. With such a configuration, the first decorative cover 464 emits light from the LED and moves substantially in the left-right direction with the movement of the first moving base 462.

  A second decorative cover 466 made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin is also attached to the second moving base 466. Further, an LED board 467 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the second decorative cover 466 from behind. With such a configuration, the second decorative cover 466 emits light from the LED and moves substantially in the left-right direction with the movement of the second moving base 463.

  The third movable body 450 includes a movable base 430, a movement effecting body 431, a fourth decorative cover 432, an LED board 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 has a rotating gear insertion hole 430a through which the rotating gear 461 can pass. The rotating gear 461 is arranged at a position where the rotating gear insertion hole 430a is formed such that the protrusion 461a is located in front of the movable base 430. Thus, the rotation of the rotation gear 461 causes the protrusion 461 a to rotate in front of the movable base 430. The movable base 430 has a guide groove 430b and a guide groove 430c formed in parallel with each other in the vertical direction. Note that an LED board 497 is attached to the movable base body 430 from behind. A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are attached to the LED substrate 497, and emit light from the side surface of the movable base body 430.

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

  In addition, a long hole-shaped opening 431a is formed in the movement effecting member 431. The projection 461a formed on the rotation gear 461 is inserted into the opening 431a. As a result, when the rotating gear 461 rotates, the moving effecting body 431 receives a pressing force from the protrusion 461a, and moves in the direction in which the guide grooves 430b and 430c are formed.

  The fourth decorative cover 432 is located in front of the moving effect body 431 and is attached to the movable base 430. The third decorative cover 434 is attached to the fourth decorative cover 432. The third decorative cover 434 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having a light-transmitting property. An LED board 433 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the third decorative cover 434 from behind. An LED board 498 provided with a plurality of LEDs is attached to the third decorative cover 434 from behind. As described above, the third decorative cover 434 and the fourth decorative cover 432 are disposed in front of the movement effecting member 431. Therefore, at normal times, the moving presentation body 431 is hidden behind the third decorative cover 434 or the like and cannot be visually recognized. From such a state, the rotation gear 461 rotates, and the movement effecting member 431 moves along the direction in which the guide grooves 430b and 430c are formed. Then, the movement effecting 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 protruding moving effect body 431. The LED board 498 is attached 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. Thus, light can be applied to the moving effecting member 431 protruding from the third decorative cover 434 or the like.

  Light emitted from the LED mounted on the LED board 497 attached to the movable base 430 and the LED board 498 attached to the fourth decorative cover 432 emits light from the side surface of the third movable body 450. As a result, light is emitted backward. The second slide rail 453 is attached to a central portion of the third movable body 450 that does not overlap with the LED board 497 and the LED board 498 when viewed from the front (FIG. 30). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being irradiated with light, and to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being conspicuous.

  Next, the operation of the third effect device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 30 show how the third rendering device 400 performs a rendering operation in the order of the operations. 26 to 29 are diagrams 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 a third 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 effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. 26B to 29B, the illustration of the base unit 410 is omitted so that the state of each component moving when the third rendering device 400 performs the rendering operation can be understood.

  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 inclined. As described above, when the moving unit 470 is at the initial position (origin position), the third movable body 450 is located at the lowest position, and is at a position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. In this way, the position of the third movable body 450 at the lowermost position, which is hard to be visually recognized by the player, 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. As described above, 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 470b formed at the tip of the moving means 470 is in a state of contacting the sliding ring 456 attached to the connecting plate 454.

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

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

  Note that the outer shape of the contact portion 470b formed on the moving means 470 coincides with an arc centered on the rotation center C2 of the moving means 470. Therefore, while the moving means 470 rotates from the state shown in FIG. 26 around the rotation center C2 to the state shown in FIG. 27, the abutting portion 470b is in a state of abutting on the sliding ring 456. Will be retained. Thus, 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 solely by the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 27, a deviation occurs between the third rail 453a and the fourth rail 454a that constitute the second slide rail 453. On the other hand, there is no displacement 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 barely contacting the end of the contact portion 470b. Therefore, when the moving means 470 further rotates, the contact portion 470b and the slide ring 456 are separated from each other, and the restriction on the slide operation of the first slide rail 452 is released. That is, the first moving section 495 from the position shown in FIG. 26 (the position of the moving means 470 ′ in FIG. 27) where the third movable body 450 is at the origin (initial) position to the position of the moving means 470 shown in FIG. While the moving means 470 moves, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is restricted, and the sliding operation of the second slide rail 453 is allowed. Further, as described later, 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 at the advanced position is moved by the moving means. 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 to further rotate the rotating gear 406. By the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation center C2 as viewed from the rear.

  When the rotation gear 406 rotates from the state shown in FIG. 27, the protrusion 407 moves on an arc centered on the rotation center C1. At this time, the direction in which the protrusion 407 starts to move is significantly different from the direction in which the opening 470a is formed, and is close to the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the protruding portion 407 causes the moving unit 470 to largely rotate around the rotation center C2 without substantially moving inside the opening 470a. Further, the rotating moving means 470 exerts a large force on the protruding portion 451 in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 470c is formed. Thereby, the third movable body 450 can be quickly moved in the upper right direction. As described above, when the state shown in FIG. 27 shifts to the state shown in FIG. 28, the third movable body 450 is quickly moved to the upper right as compared with the case where the state shown in FIG. 26 shifts to the state shown in FIG. Can be done.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, the sliding ring 456 and the contact portion 470b are in a state of being separated. 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. Accordingly, 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 performs a sliding operation. Therefore, a shift occurs in the sliding direction between the first rail 452a and the second rail 452b, and the third movable body 450 is further positioned at the upper right.

  FIG. 45 shows the third effect device in which the drive gear 401 is further rotated by driving the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) from the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 29B, 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 dashed line. By the rotation of the rotation gear 406, the moving means 470 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation center C2 as viewed from the rear. By the rotation of the moving means 470, the third movable body 450 moves further rightward.

  From the state shown in FIG. 28, the trajectory of the movement of the protrusion 407 by the rotation of the rotation gear 406 is configured to substantially follow the area where the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the rotation of the rotation gear 406 causes the protrusion 407 to move along the direction in which the opening 470a is formed. Therefore, the amount of rotation of the moving means 470 during the transition from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the state shown in FIG. 29 is small. Further, by the rotation of the moving means 470 about the rotation center C2, the protrusion 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is pressed by the opening 470c. It moves largely within the opening 470c formed in a shape. Therefore, even if the rotating gear 406 rotates at the same speed, the rotating role object 450 slowly moves toward the upper right direction.

  Then, the third movable body 450 reaches a limit position where the third movable body 450 can no longer move in the upper right direction. In the present embodiment, the position of the third movable body 450 at the upper right position is defined as the advanced position. As described above, when the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the third movable body 450 is changed from a state where a part thereof is hidden as illustrated in FIG. 1 to a state where the whole is visible. This makes it easy for the player to visually recognize the third movable body 450.

  As described above, when the third movable body 450 is moved from the origin (initial) position to the advanced position, first, while the moving unit 495 moves in the first moving section 495, the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 is performed. The second slide rail 453 is permitted to slide. 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 unit moves in the second moving section 496 adjacent to the first moving section 495. Tolerate. Thereby, the operation order of the third effect 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.

  As described above, when the third movable body 450 is moved, the projection 407 formed on the rotating gear 406 is inserted through the opening 470a, and the projection 451 formed on the third movable body 450 is opened. 470c is adopted. Accordingly, even if the rotation gear 406 is rotated at the same speed, changing the speed at which the third movable body 450 moves can sharpen the movement of the third movable body 450. This makes it possible to provide a gaming machine with an enhanced gaming interest.

  In addition, by forming the opening 470a in an arc shape and forming the opening 470c in a substantially U-shape, the third movable state is changed from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the state shown in FIG. 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 gentle, and it is possible to prevent a player from showing an effect due to a rough movement. Further, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the third movable body 450 is at the advanced position, the protrusion 451 is at the upper end of the opening 470c having a bent portion, and the protrusion 407 is at the lower end of the arc-shaped opening 470a. positioned. Therefore, even if an unexpected force acts on the moving unit 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 of the third effect device 400 in which the third movable body 450 is at the advanced position.

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

  Further, the connection plate 454 holds the second slide rail 453 on the advance 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 less noticeable.

  As described above, when the third movable body 450 moves to the advanced position, the driving motor 457 attached to the third movable body 450 is driven. As shown in FIG. 25, the driving force of the driving motor 457 is transmitted to the rotating gear 461. When the rotation gear 461 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front by the drive of 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 board 465 by an arrow. Move in the direction of 418. The second moving base 463 meshed with the rotating gear 462 moves in the direction of the arrow 419 together with the second decorative cover 466 and the LED board 467.

  In addition, when the protrusion 461a of the rotating gear 461 rotates in front of the movable base 430, the moving effecting body 431 moves in the direction in which the guide grooves 430b and 430c are formed, that is, the direction of the arrow 420.

  In this way, 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 moving effecting body 431 are moved to the third position. The movable body 450 can be moved toward the outside. Accordingly, the fourth decorative cover 432, which was covered by the first decorative cover 464 and the second decorative cover 466 and could not be visually recognized, can be visually recognized, and the moving directing body 431 can be projected from the fourth decorative cover 432. it can. In the following, the state shown in FIG. 29, which is a state before deformation of the third movable body 450, is referred to as a first state, and the state shown in FIG. 30, which is a state after deformation of the third movable body 450, is a 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 the present embodiment, the movable distance (ie, the advance position) of the third movable body can be set in a plurality of steps, as described later. Yes, the state located at the advanced position can be changed to the second state as the first state. For example, the state shown in FIG. 28 (the position in which the moving distance of the third movable body 450 is two steps out of three steps and the distance from the first movable body 211 is intermediate in the three steps) is the first state. As a state, it is also possible to transform to the second state. In the illustrated example, as a modification to the second state, an example is shown in which the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effecting body 431 are moved by a maximum amount toward the outside of the third movable body 450. Although shown in this embodiment, the movement amount (opening degree) of the first decoration cover 464, the second decoration cover 466, and the movement effecting body 431 can be set in a plurality of levels, and the first state as the first state can be set. The third movable body 450 can be changed in accordance with the moving distance (the degree of advance) (that is, in accordance with the distance from the first movable body 211).

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

  In addition, when the first decorative cover 464 that has moved toward the outside of the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front (when viewing the third effect device 400 from the front), the third rail 453a that forms the second slide rail 453 and overlap. By arranging the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) on the movement path of the first decorative cover 464, the second slide rail 453 (third rail 453a) can be made less noticeable.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 30, when the third movable body 450 is viewed from the front, 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 (the third movable body 450). In the center). Thus, it is possible to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being irradiated by the light emitted backward from the side surface of the third movable body 450, and to prevent the second slide rail 453 from being conspicuous. it can.

  Note that the movement of the third movable body 450 and the deformation of the third movable body 450 are executed while emitting light from the LEDs mounted on the LED boards 465, 467, and 433 shown in FIG. The light emission mode of the LED may be a mode in which the LED is turned on or blinking, or the LED to be illuminated may be changed over 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. What is necessary is just to drive.

  First, in order to bring 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. By driving the drive motor 457, as shown in FIG. 25, the first moving base 462 moves in the direction of arrow 421, the second moving base 463 moves in the direction of arrow 422, and the moving director 431 moves in the direction of arrow 423. The third movable body 450 can be returned to the first state.

  Subsequently, the drive motor 401 (FIG. 21) is driven in a direction opposite to the above-described direction. Thus, 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). When moving the third movable body 450 from the advanced position to the origin (initial) position, the third effect device 400 has no means for restricting the sliding operation of the first slide rail 452 and the second slide rail 453. . 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 usually performed after the effect by the third effect device 400 ends. Therefore, the player does not pay attention to the third movable body 450, and does not need to consider the operation order of the third effect device 400 much.

  Next, the relationship between the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 described above will be described. As described above, the first to third effect devices 200 to 400 are arranged around the inner frame 40 provided at the center of the game board 2 as shown in FIG. 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, wherein (a) of FIGS. 34 to 36 is a front view, and (b) of FIG. () Is a schematic diagram showing a rotation state of the first movable body shown in (a). 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 in which a plurality of movable bodies interfere with each other. FIG. In addition, in FIGS. 31 to 36 (a) 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 effect device can be easily understood.

  All of the first to third effect 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. Is hidden behind. Therefore, it is difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize the entire appearance of each movable body. The fact that the first movable body 211 is at the origin (initial) position in the movable range of the first operation (rotational operation) is determined by detecting the detection piece 255 a by the first detection sensor 257.

  The first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 32 are in the initial state, and the third effect device 400 is in the advanced state (the advanced position is not advanced, the intermediate position and the maximum advanced position are three stages). Intermediate 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 at the advanced position. Therefore, as compared with the position shown in FIG. 31, the third movable body 450 is located at the position moved to the upper right, and the player can easily visually recognize the appearance of the third movable body 450.

  The first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 shown in FIG. 33 are in the initial state, and the third effect device 400 is in the advanced state (the advanced position is not advanced, the intermediate position and the maximum advanced position are three stages). (The maximum advance 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 at the advanced position. Therefore, as compared with the position shown in FIG. 31, the third movable body 450 is located at the position moved to the upper right, and has advanced to near the center of the inside 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. 34A are in an initial state. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 34A, the first movable body 211 performs the second operation (circular motion) from the first movable body 211 ′ at the origin (initial) position. It has moved somewhat to the left. The first movable body 211 does not perform the first operation (rotational operation) while performing the second operation (circular movement). As described above, by causing the first movable body 211 at the origin (initial) position to perform only the second operation (circular movement), the first operation (rotational operation) interferes with another effect device or 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, the rated current is applied to the drive motor 222, and a holding torque for stopping the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is applied (excitation). Retention). Thus, 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 operation (rotation operation) is not performed on the first movable body 211 illustrated in FIG. 34A from the state illustrated in FIG. 33, the rotation state of the first movable body 211 is not illustrated. 34 (b).

  The second effect device 300 and the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 35A are in an initial state. On the other hand, in the first effect device 200 shown in FIG. 35A, the first movable body 211 reaches the position immediately before the advanced position by performing the first operation (circular motion) and the second operation (rotating operation). In state. As shown in FIG. 35B showing the rotation state of the first movable body 211, the projection 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260 by driving the drive motor 222 several more steps. I do. That is, it can be said that the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 35B is located immediately before the advance position in the movable range in the first operation. Similarly, the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 35A reaches the advanced position by driving the drive motor 231 (FIG. 14 and the like) several steps in the movable range in the second operation (circular movement). (Ie, immediately before the advanced position). As described above, when the first movable body 211 reaches the position immediately before the advance position in the movable range of 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 located near the center of the inner side of the inner frame 40 (advance position). Has advanced. On the other hand, the third effect device 400 shown in FIG. 36A is in an initial state. In this way, by bringing the first effect device 200 and the second effect device 300 into the advanced state, the first movable member 211 and the second movable member 311 are united as shown in FIG. It is possible for the player to visually recognize as if he / she did. 36A, the rotation of the first movable body 211 is such that the protrusion 254a inserted into the groove 260 reaches the end of the groove 260 as shown in FIG. The body 211 cannot rotate further counterclockwise (it is in the advanced position). The detection piece 255a is detected by the second detection sensor 256 between the state of FIG. 35 (at the position immediately before the advanced position) and the state of FIG. 36 (at the advanced position).

  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 at the maximum advanced position), and the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450 are It has advanced to near the center of the inside of 40 (advance position). The first movable body 211 of the first effect device 200 is located at the advanced position in the movable range of the second operation (circular motion), while in the movable range of the first operation (rotating operation), the origin (initial) position, 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 two movable bodies are moved. As described above, when there is a possibility that the movable bodies interfere with each other, it is necessary to control the movable bodies so as not to interfere with each other during the rendering operation. In the illustrated example, an example is shown in which the third movable body 450 has advanced to the maximum advance position. However, the third movable body 450 does not advance to the advance position, and the intermediate position, the maximum advance position, Interference with the first movable body 211 also occurs 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, an operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to 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 started, the game control as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Execute the main processing.

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the 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 clears the RAM area and sets various initial values, and initializes a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the production control. An initialization process is performed (step S71).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 120 performs a moving-body break-in process of executing a break-in operation of moving each movable body (S72). The break-in operation is an operation performed to suppress that the movement of the movable body is not accustomed to affect the operation of the movable body.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S72 of FIG. 40 as the moving-body break-in processing. Although not particularly shown in the illustrated example, the moving-body break-in process is repeatedly performed for a number of moving bodies (in this embodiment, three moving bodies of a first moving body to a third moving body are provided). Therefore, the movable body break-in process is executed three times). In the moving-body break-in processing shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 120 first determines whether or not the movable body targeted for the moving-body break-in processing is the first movable body 211 (step S703). ). As described above, in this embodiment, the moving-body running-in process is sequentially performed on the three moving bodies of the first to third moving bodies. It is sufficient that the flag is set to the ON state at the start of the execution and the OFF state at the end of the execution. May be determined to determine whether the target is the first movable body 211.

  When it is determined that the movable body targeted for the movable body break-in processing is the first movable body 211, the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the detection signals at the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S704). Specifically, in the process of step S704, a detection signal of a specific combination (for example, “00”) is output from a detection sensor such as the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 that is arranged to output a specific signal. , "01", "10", but not the detection signal "11" indicating both detections) to determine whether an abnormality is detected (in the case of the detection signal "11"). It is determined to be 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. Therefore, in the process of step S704, by determining whether or not the combination of the detection signals cannot be taken as such a sensor output signal, the abnormality determination is performed not only on the sensor and the movable body but also on the wiring. . This makes it possible to increase the number of events for which abnormality determination is possible, and to perform more appropriate (enhanced) abnormality determination.

  When it is determined that the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 have received the detection signal (Step S704; Yes), that is, when it is determined that the detection signal is abnormal, the effect control microcomputer 120 controls 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, the detection signal of the combination of the detection signal of “10” from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 (the first detection sensor 257 is detected, and the second detection sensor 256 is not detected) is output. It is determined that it is located at the origin position based on whether or not it has been received. In addition, in the process of step S706, it is also confirmed whether or not a detection signal has been received from the first detection sensor 261. When it is determined that it is not located at the origin position (Step S706; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state (Step S707), and the moving-body running-in process ends. The effect restriction flag, which will be described later, is a flag indicating that the operation of the movable body is restricted (the execution of the movable body effect for operating the movable body is restricted). As described above, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the process of step S704, the first movable body 211 is moved to the origin position. Then, when the origin position cannot be confirmed again (when it is determined to be abnormal), the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state, and the operation of the first movable body 211 is restricted. Thereby, the operation defect of the first movable body 211 due to temporary erroneous detection of the sensor or the like can be eliminated, and the operation of the first movable body 211 is limited if the operation failure cannot be eliminated again in the operation of confirming the origin position. it can. Further, since the operation of the first movable body 211 is limited, it is not necessary to perform processing while checking 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. When it is determined in step S704 that an abnormality has occurred, the abnormality may be reported, for example, in the same manner as in step S712 described below.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the target movable body is not the first movable body 211 (step S703; No), or the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 have not received a detection signal in step S704. (Step S704; No), it is determined by checking the detection sensor whether or not the movable body targeted for the movable body break-in process is located at the origin position (Step S711). In the process of step S711, for example, if the target movable body is the first movable body, the first movable body is 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) (the detection sensor 333 for the second movable body, and the detection sensor 415 for the third movable body).

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

  Next, effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not the operation of stopping the notification has been performed by the clerk of the game store (step S713). If it is determined that the operation of stopping the notification has not been performed (step S713; No), the process of step S713 is repeatedly performed until the operation of stopping the notification is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of stopping the notification has been performed (step S713; Yes), or when it is determined that it is located at the origin position in step S711 (step S711; Yes), or in step S706. When it is determined that the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position (step S706; Yes), the effect control microcomputer 120 controls the drive motor to be the target of the movable body break-in processing. The movable body is moved to the break-in position (step S714). The break-in position may be any position at which the cable connected to the movable body is stretched so that there is no more room. Then, for example, the number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance, and the drive motor may be moved to the break-in position by driving the drive motor by the number of steps. Further, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which the moving-body running-in process is repeatedly performed for the number of movable bodies, but in the moving-body running-in process, a plurality of moving bodies (two or all The (movable body) may be operated in parallel. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37, since some of the first to third movable bodies in this embodiment interfere with each other, in the process of step S714 in FIG. The number of steps of the drive motor may be set in advance as a break-in position. In the process of step S714, for example, if the target movable body is the first movable body 211, the drive motor 222 and the drive motor 231 are sequentially controlled to move the first movable body 211 to the break-in position. (Perform both rotational and circular motions). If the target movable body is the second movable body 311, the drive motor 351 is controlled, and if the target movable body is the third movable body 450, the drive motor 401 is controlled to move the movable body to the break-in position. In addition, 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 of the movable bodies is in a non-interference state.

  After executing the processing of step S714, the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable body in the processing of step S714 (step S715). In the process of step S715, for example, when the target movable body does not move at the original position, the abnormality may be determined. When an abnormality is detected in the process of step S715 (step S715; Yes), the effect 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 audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, as in the process in step S712.

  Next, effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether or not the operation of stopping the notification has been performed by the clerk of the game store (step S717). When it is determined that the operation of stopping the notification has not been performed (step S717; No), the process of step S717 is repeatedly performed until the operation of stopping the notification is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of stopping the notification has been performed (step S717; Yes), or when it is determined that the abnormality has not been detected in step S715 (step S715; No), the effect control microcomputer 120 Then, the drive motor is controlled to move the movable body targeted for the movable body break-in processing to the origin position (step S718), and the movable body break-in processing ends. In the processing of step S714 and the processing of step S718, the reciprocating movement between the origin position and the break-in position may be performed. As described above, after performing the moving-body running-in process for one movable body, the moving-body running-in process for another movable body is performed.

  As described above, by performing the moving-body break-in processing, for example, the cable connected to the movable body is changed from a bent state to an extended state, and the movement of the movable body can be adjusted so as to smoothly operate. . 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 moving-body running-in process of step S72, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the origin position detection flag indicating the moving-body operation process immediately after the moving-body running-in process to the ON state. (Step S73). As will be described in detail 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 a part of the process of detecting the origin position, the origin position detection flag indicating that the movable body operation process immediately after the movable body break-in process is executed is set to the ON state. Then, the moving body operation process of confirming the operation of each movable body in an effect such as a notice effect, detecting the origin position of each movable body by each detection sensor, and moving each movable body to the origin position is performed. Execute (step S73A). The movable body operation processing will be described later.

  After executing the processing 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 an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S74; No), the process of step S74 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, 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 generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control microcomputer 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used. It is desirable to issue an interrupt disable instruction (DI instruction). The effect control microcomputer 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal, which is an effect control command, is transmitted from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18 among input ports included in the I / O. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption processing.

  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 a command analysis process is executed (step S76). In the command analysis processing executed in step S76, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued effect control commands are performed.

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

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

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S77 in FIG. 40 as the effect control process processing. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 selects any one of the following 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 is based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 has been received, etc. And the like.

  The variable display start setting process in step S181 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting processing is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other effecting operations, the processing includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and an effect control pattern according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like. In addition, the variable display start setting process includes a process of performing and setting a movable body effect for operating any or a plurality of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450.

  The variable display effect processing in step S182 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the CPU 120A controls the effect control such as display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and effect movable body control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value of the predetermined effect control process timer. Read execution data. At this time, for example, the display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and the various commands to be transmitted to the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined in accordance with the effect control execution data read out. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effect control during execution of the special map 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 performed. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display control signal is transmitted to the VDP 121, for example, to display a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, or to end the special figure game. For example, an effect image corresponding to is displayed. In the variable display effect processing, 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 processing in step S181. It includes a process of executing a movable body effect.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S183 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure hit waiting process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the big hit start specifying command or the small hit start specifying 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 process. 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 the value corresponding to the small hit effect process. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the big hit start specifying command or the small hit start specifying command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "losing", and the effect process flag is set. The value is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The small hit production process in step S184 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various commands to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from a predetermined effect control pattern. Thus, various effect controls in the small hitting game state are performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hit middle production process, in response to receiving the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end production process. I 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 the small hit end effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the voice 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. Thus, various effect controls are performed at the end of the small hitting game state using the various effect devices. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in step S186 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In the big hit production process, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the production control execution data read from a predetermined production control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in the big hit game state is performed using various effect devices. Then, in response to the reception of the 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 of step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the voice 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 are performed at the end of the big hit gaming state using the various effect devices. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

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

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols 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 a left decided symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in a RAM, is extracted, and a predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing so, of the determined decorative symbols, the right determined decorative symbol 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 value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing so, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle fixed decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S523, it is sufficient to determine a non-reach combination fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left and right fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in a RAM, is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is extracted. The left and right fixed symbol display tables 5L, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together by referring to the left and right fixed symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, in the case where the finalized decorative symbol is a big hit combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle finalized decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left finalized decorative symbol and the right finalized decorative symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decoration symbol, the difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decoration symbol and the right fixed decoration symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration 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 "probable", or the special figure display is performed. It is determined whether the result is "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined to be “spot” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), the final decoration which becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “slip” or “small hit”, for example, an opening chance eye. A combination of symbols is determined (step S528). As an example, in response to a variation pattern corresponding to “probability” or “small hit” being designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is obtained. Determine the combination of the fixed decoration symbols. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the determined decorative symbols constituting any of the open chance eyes may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined. The combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of a RAM is extracted, and then a predetermined data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 or the like is extracted. By referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table or the like, the symbol numbers which 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. Determines the same decorative design. At this time, a different decorative symbol is determined as a fixed decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit.

  As described above, it is determined in the processing in steps S524 and S526 whether the reach state is reached with a probable variable symbol or the reach state with a non-probable symbol. Therefore, even if the same fluctuation time is determined, there is a case where the reach state is reached with the probable variable symbol (determined on the same fluctuation pattern) and a case where the reach state is reached with the non-probable variable pattern. Is determined at a common variation time regardless of the symbols constituting the variation, and the variation pattern can be reduced.

  After executing the processing in step S526 or after executing the processing in step S524, the execution setting of the movable body effect for operating one or more of the first movable body 211, the second movable body 311, and the third movable body 450 is performed. Is performed (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 the execution of the movable body effect is restricted, and can be set to an ON state in a movable body operation process described later.

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

  The movable body effect execution determination table illustrated in FIG. 45 determines whether or not to perform the movable body effect according to the type of the reach effect of the super reach, and operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 when performing the effect. A determination ratio of which type of movable body effect to execute, that is, the movable body effect to be operated and the movable body effect to operate the third movable body 450 is assigned. Note that, in this embodiment, the super reach B has a higher rate of a big hit when executed than the super reach A, and the super reach C has a higher rate of execution than the super reach B. Is executed, it is only necessary that the determination ratio is assigned so that the possibility of a big hit becomes higher than when the execution is not executed. In the illustrated example, the presence / absence of execution of the movable body effect and the type thereof are assigned according to the type of the reach effect of the super reach, but may be assigned according to the variable display result.

  As illustrated, in the case of the reach effect of the super reach A, the determined ratio is assigned to the movable body effect that operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311, and the reach ratio of the super reach B and the super reach C is determined. In the case of the reach effect, the determined ratio is assigned to the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 in addition to the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311. Further, in the case of the reach effect of the super reach C, the determination ratio assigned to the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is higher than in the case of the reach effect of the super reach B. Therefore, when the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is executed, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur when the movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is executed. Has become. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the type of the movable body effect to be executed. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of the normal reach, it is set so that the movable body effect is not executed. In addition, the movable body effect that operates the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is a movable body effect that forms one effect form by operating the movable bodies in conjunction with each other.

  Returning to FIG. 44, after executing the processing of step S622, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the type of movable body effect determined in the processing 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 for operating 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 processing described later (that is, the step of FIG. 49). A third movable body effect setting process of setting a third movable body control flag indicating that the process is started from S437) to ON state (step S625) and setting a type of movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450. Is executed (step S626). Specifically, in the process of step S626, the third movable body 450 is referred to the third movable body effect setting table of FIGS. 46A and 46B to determine how far the third movable body 450 advances (that is, the first movable body 211 Is reduced, and the amount of movement (opening) of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effector 431 is determined and set from one of a plurality. In this embodiment, first, the extent to which the third movable body 450 advances (the degree of advance) is determined, and the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effecting body 431 are determined according to the determined degree of advance. Are determined, but for example, both may be determined collectively by referring to a table having a different determination ratio for each combination.

  FIG. 46A is a table that is referred to to determine how far the third movable body 450 advances. Specifically, according to the variable display result, a set ratio is assigned to any one of the advance degree 100%, the advance degree 50%, and the advance degree 0%, so as to be determined at different rates. As shown in FIG. 33, the position where the degree of advance is 100% is the position where the third movable body 450 has advanced to the maximum, and is the position where the distance to 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 moved slightly so as to be recognized by the player). This is the position where the distance is the widest. As shown in FIG. 32, the 50% advance position is a position between 100% advance and 0% advance, and the distance to the first movable body 211 is intermediate between 100% advance and 0% advance. Where In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is set such that the advance degree increases as the player becomes more advantageous. In the processing of step S626 in FIG. 44, first, the third movable body effect setting table 1 shown in FIG. 46 (A) is referenced to determine 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 the example shown in the figure, an example is shown in which three levels of advance, such as 100% advance, 50% advance, and 0% advance, are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The degree may be set. Further, in the illustrated example, the distance based on the first movable body 211 is shown; however, 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” or “wide” may be reversed from the illustrated example).

  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 effecting body 431 according to the degree of advance of the third movable body 450. Table. As shown in the figure, in the third movable body effect setting table 2 shown in FIG. 46B, the opening degree is 100%, the opening degree is 50%, and the opening degree is 0%, and 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. The opening degree of 100% refers to a state in which the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement directing body 431 are moved to the maximum as shown in FIG. The opening degree of 0% is a state in which the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement directing body 431 are not moved (or may be slightly moved to the extent that the player recognizes), as shown in FIG. Say. The opening degree of 50% refers to a state in which the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement directing body 431 have been moved to an intermediate position between the opening degree of 100% and the opening degree of 0%, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when the advance is 100%, the opening is 100% and the opening is 50%. When the advance is 50%, the opening is 100%, the opening is 50%, and the opening is 50%. When the degree of advance is 0%, the determined proportions are respectively assigned to the opening degree of 50% and the opening degree of 0% (not assigned to the opening degree of 100%). Then, as described above, the advance degree increases as the player is more advantageous, and thus the opening degree is higher as the player is more advantageous. Therefore, not only the degree of advance but also the degree of opening can attract the player's attention. Also, for example, when the advance is 0%, the determined ratio is assigned only to the opening 50% and the opening 0%, and the determined ratio is not assigned to the opening 100%. Therefore, when the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the movement effecting body 431 are moved with the opening being 100%, it is possible to prevent the movable body from coming into contact with other members. Can be appropriately performed. In the process of step S626 in FIG. 44, after the drive amount of the drive motor 401 (the number of steps of the drive motor 401) is determined, the drive motor 457 is determined according to the determined drive amount (the number of steps of the drive motor 401). Or the amount of drive of the drive motor 457 (the number of steps of the drive motor 457) is determined. In the example shown in the figure, an example is shown in which three levels of opening, such as 100%, 50%, and 0%, are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The degree may be set. Further, when the advance degree is 0% and the opening degree is 0%, the third movable body 450 does not operate (may be operated slightly so that the player can recognize it), but the third movable body 450 operates. For example, a sound, a lamp display, an effect image, and the like corresponding to the movable body effect using the third movable body 450 are output. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling.

  After executing the processing of step S626, the CPU 120A ends the movable body effect setting processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S624 that it is not a movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 (step S624; No), the CPU 120A ends the movable body effect setting process.

  Also, when it is determined in step S621 that the effect restriction flag is on (step S621; Yes), similar to the process of step S622, other than the operation of the movable body, according to the movable body effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Execution settings for effects (for example, sound, lamp display, effect images, etc.) are made (step S623), and the movable body effect setting process ends. In the process of step S623, a predetermined effect execution setting may be performed separately.

  Referring back to FIG. 43, after executing any one of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S528, an effect control pattern serving as a use pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). In step S530, the CPU 120A prepares a plurality of data stored in advance in the effect data memory 122 in correspondence with, for example, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specifying command, the content (movable body effect) determined in step S527, and the like. May be selected and set as a use pattern. In this embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed (when the execution setting of the movable body effect is performed in step S527), the effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed is selected. . The effect control pattern in which the movable body effect is performed includes a drive motor 222 and a drive motor 231 for operating the first movable body 211, a drive motor 351 for operating the second movable body 311 and a drive for operating the third movable body 450. The timing of outputting a control signal to the motor 401 and the like are set in advance. In addition, a movable body effect period may be set by selecting an effect control pattern in the process of step S530. Subsequently, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit) is set in accordance with, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP 121 or the like, so that the display control command is provided in the display area of the image display device 5. What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in the displayed "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” 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. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 47, first, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S801). As an example, in the process of step S801, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, 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 a reach effect (step S806). The reach effect period may be predetermined in an effect control pattern selected according to, for example, a variation pattern. If it is determined in step S806 that it is the reach effect period (step S806; Yes), the effect operation control (reach) for executing the reach effect based on, for example, effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. Effect control) (step S807).

  After executing the reach effect control in step S807, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is the movable body effect period for executing the movable body effect (step S808). As described above, the movable body effect period may 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 it.) If it is determined in step S808 of FIG. 47 that the current period is the movable body effect period (step S808; Yes), it is determined whether the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state (step S809). When it is determined that the effect restriction flag is in the off state (step S809; No), the type of the type set in the movable body effect setting process in FIG. 44 based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, for example A movable body operation process for performing a movable body effect is performed (step S811). The movable body operation processing will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S809 that the effect restriction flag is on (step S809; Yes), an effect other than the operation of the movable body is executed according to the content set in the process of step S623 in FIG. 44 (step S809). S810). In the process of step S810, for example, an effect of displaying a character such as a cut-in on the image display device 5 may be performed so as to correspond to a period preset as a movable body effect execution period. Further, although the movable body does not operate, the image display device 5 may perform only an effect display that emphasizes the operation of the movable body. The effect display may be the same as that performed when the movable body is operated, or may be different (for example, different display colors). In the process of step S810 in FIG. 47, the effect restriction flag may be set to the ON state due to the execution of the movable body operation process in the process of step S811. In this case, in FIG. An effect other than the operation of the movable body may be performed by performing the same processing as the processing of step S623.

  After performing either of the processes of steps S810 and S811, if it is determined in step S806 that it is not the reach effect period (step S806; No), or if it is determined in step S808 that it is not the movable body effect period (step S808) ; No), the CPU 120A performs the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, for example (step S819). The variable display effect processing ends.

  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 the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S820; No), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it.

  If the symbol confirmation command is received in step S820 (step S820; Yes), a final display result is obtained in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 121 or the like. A control for deriving and displaying a stopped symbol (fixed decorative symbol) is performed (step S821). At this time, a predetermined time set as the jackpot 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 wait process per special figure (step S823), and the effect process during variable display ends.

  By repeatedly performing the above-described effect control process, a moving object effect or the like is executed.

  FIGS. 48 and 49 are flowcharts showing an example of the movable body operation processing performed in the processing of step S73A of FIG. 40 and step S811 of FIG. In the movable body operation processing 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. 47 and the movable body effect for operating the third movable body 450 is executed. Flag set to state.

  When it is determined that the third movable body control flag is in the off state (Step S411; No), the CPU 120A determines whether or not the second operation flag is set to the on state (Step S412). The second operation flag is a flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is operating, and is set to an on state in a process of step S425 described later.

  When determining that the second operation flag is in the off state (step S412; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the first operation flag is set to 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 a process of step S421 described later.

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

  After executing the process of step S415, the CPU 120A determines whether the movable body moved to the origin position in step S415 is located at the origin position in the same manner as the process of step S414 (step S416). When it is determined again that the movable body is not located at the origin position (step S416; No), the CPU 120A increases the drive amount of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body that is determined not to be located at the origin position from step S415. Then, a control signal is output to drive the movable body (for example, a double drive amount), 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 driving amount in the process of step S417 is located at the origin position, in the same manner as 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 processing ends. Although illustration is omitted, the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state, and a notification screen for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the movable body is displayed on the image display device 5, or the game board 2 or the game board Light emitting means (not shown) for abnormality notification provided on the machine frame 3 may be caused to emit light.

  If it is determined in any one of the steps S414, S416, and S418 that it is located at the origin position (if it is determined Yes in any of the steps S414; S416; S418), the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222 are sequentially transmitted The 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 (rotational operation), the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 (ie, the circle) Until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second operation as the movement), the rated current is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply the holding torque for stopping the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation holding). . Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where the first movable body 211 does not interfere with the game frame even after performing the first operation (rotating operation), the switching of the rotation shaft 222a may be switched so as not to apply the holding torque for stopping the movement. According to this, it is possible to appropriately manage the state change of the movable body due to the plurality of operations, and it is possible to prevent one state from affecting the other state and causing a position shift. The holding torque (excitation holding) is applied even when each movable body is located at the origin position, thereby preventing the displacement. After executing the process of step S420, the first operation flag indicating that the first movable body 211 is operating is set to an on state (step S421).

  After executing the processing in 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 movement) by the first movable body 211 is performed. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the first movable body 211 is located immediately before the advance position based on whether or not the second detection sensor 256 has detected the first movable body 211 (step S422). If it is determined that it is not located immediately before the advance position (Step S422; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the origin position detection flag is set to the ON state, that is, executes the movable body operation processing by the processing of Step S73A. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S423). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the ON state (step S423; Yes), the process returns to step S422 because the movable body operation process is not repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the off state (step S423; No), the movable body operation processing ends.

  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 located immediately before the advance position, the operation of the second movable body 311 is started. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. After executing the processing in step S424, the second operation flag indicating that the second movable body 311 is operating is set to an on state (step S425).

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

  If it is determined in step S426 that at least one of the operations of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 has not been completed (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 processing has been executed by the processing of step S73A (step S427). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the ON state (step S427; Yes), the process returns to step S426 because the movable body operation process is not repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the off state (step S427; No), the movable body operation processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S426 that the operations of the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 have ended, that is, if it is determined that both movable bodies are located at the advanced position (step S426; Yes), the CPU 120A Clears the first operation flag and the second operation flag to the off state (step S428). After executing the processing in 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 executing the processing of step S429, it is determined whether the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position or not by confirming whether or not 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 sets the drive amount to the drive motor corresponding to the movable body determined to be not located at the origin position. A control signal for increasing and 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 S431).

  After executing the processing of step S431, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the movable body whose movement amount has been increased and moved to the origin position is located at the origin position, in the same manner as the processing previously determined (step S431). S432). When it is determined again that it is not located at the origin position (step S432; No), the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state, and the movable body operation processing ends (step S433). The processing in steps S431 to S433 is performed when it is determined that the second movable body 311 other than the first movable body 211 is not located at the origin position, 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, the detection sensor and the drive motor corresponding to the movable body determined not to be located at the origin position may be controlled. If it is determined in step S432 that it is located at the origin position (step S432; Yes), the process proceeds to step S434, step S436, and step S451 according to the determined movable body. Good.

  If it is determined in step S430 or 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 a control signal to the drive motor 231 and the drive motor 222. Then, the first movable body 211 is moved to the origin position (step S434). After executing the processing of step S434, it is determined by confirming whether or not the first movable body 211 is located at the origin position and whether or not the first movable body 211 is detected by the first detection sensor 257 and the first detection sensor 261. (Step S435). When it is determined that the first movable body 211 is not located at the origin position (step S435; No), the processing after step S431 described above is executed. As described above, when the first movable body and the second movable body are operated in the direction of returning to the origin position, it is necessary to confirm that the second movable body is located at the origin position (that is, that the second movable body is completely housed). 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 operated 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 advanced position where the second movable body has not completely advanced.

  If 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 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 has ended, and performs the movable body operation processing. To end.

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

  When it is determined that the third operation flag is in the off state (step S437; No), it is determined whether or not the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position, and whether or not the third movable body 450 is detected by the detection sensors 415 and 468. (Step S438). If 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 processing 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 processing 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) with a greater drive amount than in step S439 (for example, The control signal is output (to double the driving amount), 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 or not 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 processing ends. Although illustration is omitted, the effect restriction flag may be set to the ON state, and a notification screen for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the movable body may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  If it is determined in any one of steps S438, S440, and S442 that it is located at the origin position (step S438; S440; if it is determined Yes in any of S442), the setting is made in step S626 in FIG. A 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 A 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 (the number of steps) is applied to the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457 so that the drive amount is 100% for the advance and 100% for the opening. Is set, and when the movable body operation process is performed in the process of step S811 in FIG. 47, the driving amount (the number of steps) is set in step S626 in FIG. The drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457 may be driven by the set drive amount. After executing the processing in step S444, the third operation flag indicating that the third movable body 450 is operating is set to the ON state (step S445).

  After executing the process of step S445, or when it is determined in step S437 that the third operation flag is set to the ON state (step S437; Yes), whether or not the operation of the third movable body 450 has been completed 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 have been driven by the set number of steps from the position at the origin position (step S446). In the process of step S446, whether or not the vehicle is located at the advanced position is determined based on the number of steps of the drive motor 401 and the drive motor 457. However, a detection sensor is separately provided, and the advanced position is determined by the detection sensor. You may determine whether it is located. If it is determined that it is not located at the advance position (step S446; No), the CPU 120A determines whether the origin position detection flag is set to the ON state, that is, whether the movable body operation process is performed by the process of step S73A. It is determined whether or not it is (step S447). When it is determined that the origin position detection flag is set to the ON state (step S447; Yes), the process returns to step S446 because the movable body operation process is not repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin position detection flag is in the OFF state (step S447; No), the movable body operation processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S446 that the third movable body 450 is located at the advanced position, that is, if it is determined that the operation of the third movable body 450 has been completed (step S446; Yes), the third operation flag is set. Clear to the off state (step S448). After executing the processing in 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 executing the processing of step S449, it is determined by confirming whether or not the third movable body 450 is located at the origin position and whether or not the third movable body 450 is detected by the detection sensors 415 and 468 (step S450). ). When it is determined that the third movable body 450 is not located at the origin position (step S450; No), the processing after step S431 described above is executed.

  If it is determined in step S450 or step S432 that the third movable body 450 is 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 processing ends.

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

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a case where a movable body effect for operating the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 is executed. 9 is a timing chart showing a time comparison with a case where the second movable body 311 is operated after 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 located 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 has been operated. Then, the second movable body 311 moves to the advanced position at the illustrated timing. 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, as compared with the case where the second movable body 311 is operated before the completion of the operation of the first movable body 211 shown in FIG. 50 (A), the illustrated time difference moves the second movable body 311 to the advanced position. Timing is delayed. Since the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 perform an interlocking operation at the advanced position with each other, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), the second movable body 211 is moved before the operation of the first movable body 211 is completed. By operating 311, the illustrated time difference and linked operation can be quickly performed.

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

  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 effect control microcomputer 120 performs a moving-body break-in process in which each movable body is temporarily operated from the origin position to a position where the cable connected to the movable body is stretched so that there is no more room, and an operation of each movable body. Is performed (movable body operation processing in step S73A). According to this, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body because the movement of the movable body is not accustomed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable body from operating satisfactorily.

  When it is determined in step S430 (or step S432) of FIG. 48 that the second movable body 311 is located at the origin position, the CPU 120A moves the first movable body 211 to the origin position in the processing of step S434. Move. That is, when the second movable body 311 is in the non-interference state where it does not interfere with the first movable body 211, the first movable body 211 is moved from the advanced position to the origin position (changed from the third state to the first state). Operation can be started. Therefore, the interlocking operation of the movable bodies can be performed quickly, and interference between the first movable body 211 and the second movable body 311 can be avoided.

  After once moving the movable body to the origin position, the CPU 120A determines that the movable body is not located at the origin position (for example, when No is determined in step S416 in FIG. 48), the CPU 120A determines the origin in the process of step S417. A control signal is output to the drive motor corresponding to the movable body determined to be not located at the position to increase the drive amount and drive (for example, double the drive amount), and the motor is positioned at the origin position. The movable body determined not to exist is 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, the CPU 120A performs an effect setting other than the operation of the movable body (for example, a sound, a lamp display, an effect image, and the like) in the process of step S623 in FIG. Limit body movements. Also, once the production restriction flag is set to the on state, for example, when the power is turned on again, or when it is detected that the position of the origin is located after the power is turned on again, the flag is cleared to the off state. It is not necessary to determine whether or not the movable body can be operated each time the movable body is operated. According to this, when a failure occurs in at least one movable body, mutual interference between the plurality of movable bodies can be suppressed, and the processing load can be reduced.

  In addition, in the process of step S420 in FIG. 48, the CPU 120A moves the first movable body 211 to a position where it does not interfere with another effect device or the inner frame 40 even when performing the first operation (rotating operation) ( That is, a rated current is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque that stops the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (until the state change of the first movable body 211 is performed by the second operation that is a circular motion). Retention). Then, when the first movable body 211 moves to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even after performing the first operation (rotating operation), switching is performed so as not to apply the holding torque for stopping the movement of the rotating shaft 222a. 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 displacement. The switching of whether or not to apply the holding torque is performed in a similar manner not only when the movable body is operated as the 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 state change of the movable body at the time of confirming the operation, and to prevent displacement.

  In addition, in the process of step S704 shown in FIG. 41, the CPU 120A detects, from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256, a detection signal of a specific combination (for example, a signal such as “00”, “01”, “10”, It is determined whether or not a “11” detection signal indicating both detections has been received, and an abnormality determination is performed. If a failure such as a disconnection or 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. By confirming whether or not there is, it is possible to perform an abnormality determination not only for the sensor and the movable body but also for the wiring, and it is possible to perform a more appropriate (enhanced) abnormality determination. If it is determined in step S704 shown in FIG. 41 that there is an abnormality, the first movable body 211 is moved to the origin position. Then, when the origin position cannot be confirmed again (when it is determined to be abnormal), the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state, and the operation of the first movable body 211 is restricted. Thereby, the operation trouble of the first movable body 211 due to the temporary erroneous detection of the sensor and the like can be solved, and if the operation trouble cannot be solved again in the operation of confirming the origin position, the first movable body 211 having the malfunction is operated. Operation can be restricted. Since the operation of the first movable body 211 is limited, there is no need to perform processing while checking signals from the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256. Communication processing with a plurality of detection means can be stabilized.

  Further, the first detection sensor 257 and the second detection sensor 256 are provided separately from the effect control board 12 on which the CPU 120A for performing abnormality determination is mounted, and are electrically connected via wiring. An abnormality determination can also be made for the wiring connecting the sensor and the effect control board.

  In addition, when performing a movable body effect using the third movable body 450, the CPU 120A determines the distance to the first movable body 211, that is, how much to drive the drive motor 401, Is determined, and the amount of movement (opening) of the first decorative cover 464, the second decorative cover 466, and the moving effector 431, that is, the amount of drive of the drive motor 457 is determined according to the distance (the amount of drive). decide. Therefore, a movable body effect using the third movable body 450 can be appropriately executed. Further, the deformable operation of the movable body can be performed 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 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. It may have a part of the configuration.

  In the above embodiment, when 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 proceeds to step S623 of FIG. In the processing, an example has been shown in which the operation of all the movable bodies is prohibited and the execution setting of the effect other than the operation of the movable body (for example, a sound, a lamp display, an effect image, and the like) is performed (in the moving body break-in process of FIG. 41). This is only an example). For example, the operation of a movable body determined to be not 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, and the operation of the movable body corresponding to the effect restriction flag set to the on state is prohibited, and the movable body whose effect restriction flag is off is set. You only have to make it work. According to this, since the operation of the movable body having the defect is limited, it is possible to prevent the intriguing effect from being performed, thereby lowering the gaming interest. In addition, when the power is turned on again, or when it is detected that the movable body is located at the origin position after the power is turned on again, the restriction on the movable body whose operation is prohibited may be released. Also, in the moving-body break-in process, instead of the process of waiting for the operation of stopping the notification, the effect restriction flag may be set to the ON state to limit the operation of the movable body determined to be abnormal. In addition, the operation of a movable body that interferes with the movable body that has restricted the operation may be restricted.

  In addition, instead of prohibiting the operation of the movable body, the operation may be restricted by, for example, operating the movable body half as usual. Note that the first movable body 211 may interfere with the second movable body 311 and the third movable body 450, while the second movable body and the third movable body do not interfere with each other. Correspondence information that can specify a movable body (a movable body that does not interfere with the one movable body) that can operate when one movable body is not located at the initial position (origin position) is stored, and the corresponding information is stored. A movable body effect may be executed after specifying a movable body (a movable body that does not interfere) operable according to the information. That is, the operation of the movable body that can interfere with the movable body that is not located at the initial position (the origin position) may be limited, and the movable body that does not interfere may be operated. According to this, when a failure occurs in at least one movable body, mutual interference between the plurality of movable bodies can be more accurately suppressed. Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the effect restriction flag is set to the ON state when the movable body is not located at the origin position has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. What is necessary is just to set the effect restriction flag to the ON state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after moving to the origin position in step S415, when it is determined that the position is not located again, the control of 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 it is not located again 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 third moving process is not located at the origin position, the process of step S417 as the third moving process may be executed. According to this, it is possible to prevent a temporary malfunction, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S420 in FIG. 48, even if 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 of the first movable body 211 is changed by the second operation, which is a circular motion, a rated current is applied to the drive motor 222 to apply a holding torque for stopping the movement of the rotating shaft 222a (excitation). Holding), when the first movable body 211 is moved to a position where it does not interfere with the game frame even after performing the first operation (rotating operation), the movement of the rotating shaft 222a is switched so as not to apply the holding torque for stopping the movement. However, in addition to this, for example, when the movable body operation process is performed in step S73A, the rated current is supplied to the drive motor 351 for operating the second movable body 311 and the holding torque is applied. Whether to apply a click, it may be switched in accordance with the state change of the first movable member 211. According to this, since the holding force of one movable body is controlled according to a change in the state of the other movable body, it is possible to appropriately manage the influence of the operation of the other movable body on the one movable body.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a rendering device different from the above. For example, as shown in FIG. 51, the fourth effect device 500 may be provided at a lower portion of 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 effect device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, as viewed 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 viewed from the front.

  As described above, the fourth effect device 500 is a lower portion of the inner frame 40 and is disposed, for example, in front of the third effect device 400. Thereby, interference with the third effect 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 vertically movable. It has. The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 52 is in the initial state, and at this time, the fourth movable body 515 is located at the lowest origin (initial) position in 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 the fourth movable body 515. In addition, the fourth movable body 515 operates in an up-down direction in conjunction with an operation promotion effect that promotes the player's operation, as described later (more specifically, the fourth movable body 515 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 fourth movable body 515 can be moved to the uppermost advance position within the movable range. Thereby, the fourth movable body 515 can be advanced to near the center of the inside of the inner frame 40. 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 up-down direction includes a movable body base plate 510, an LED board 511, a diffusion plate 512, and a decoration plate 513.

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

  The LED board 511 has a plurality of LEDs 514. ON / OFF of the plurality of LEDs 514 is 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 a light-transmitting property, and various patterns are formed on the surface thereof. Thus, the light incident on the diffusion plate 512 is diffused and variously patterned, and is emitted from the diffusion plate 512.

  The decorative plate 513 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having a light-transmitting property. On the decorative plate 513, a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. Thereby, the decoration applied to the decorative plate 513 is irradiated with the light having the pattern. Thereby, it is possible to execute an effect that attracts the player.

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

  A drive motor 502 is mounted on a rear surface of the base body 501 via a motor mounting 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 drive 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 for holding various components of the fourth effect device 500 and attaching it to a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An opening 501c is formed in the base plate 501. The drive gear 504 meshes with a rotation gear 508 rotatably attached to the front surface of the base body 501 through the opening 501c.

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

  The link member 509 is a member for rotating in response to the rotation of the rotating gear 508 to move 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 into an insertion hole f501e formed in the base body 501. As a result, the link member 509 is rotatably attached to the base body 501 about the first protrusion 509a. Thus, the rotation of the rotating gear 508 causes the inner wall of the insertion hole 509c to be pressed by 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 restricting groove 501b is an arc-shaped groove formed in accordance with the trajectory of the second protrusion 509b when the link member 509 rotates around the first protrusion 509a. Thus, the link member 509 can be stably rotated without rattling.

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

  A first rail 507 (FIG. 53) is attached to a front surface of the base body 501. A second rail 516 (not shown) is attached to the rear surface of the movable base plate 510. Between the first rail 507 (FIG. 53) and the second rail 516, a steel ball (not shown) is interposed and lubricating oil is applied. Thereby, the first rail 507 (FIG. 53) and the second rail 516 (not shown) are connected to each other so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

  Further, a projection 501d (FIG. 53) protruding forward is formed on the base body 501. 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 base plate 510 is formed with a detection piece mounting portion 510c (not shown) projecting rearward. The detection piece mounting portion 510c is inserted into a movement restriction groove 501a formed in the base body 501 along the up-down direction. Thereby, the fourth movable body 515 can be moved in the vertical direction without rattling.

  The detection piece 506 is mounted on the detection piece mounting portion 510c formed on the movable base plate 510. Further, 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 determines the moving state of the fourth movable body 515 by detecting whether the detection piece 506 blocks light emitted from the light emitting unit by the light receiving 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 unit, even if the fourth movable body 515 is not located at the lowest position, the light emitting unit remains there for a predetermined time after starting to ascend from the lowest position. The emitted light is blocked (that is, the light is within the detection range of the detection sensor 505 for a predetermined period after starting to ascend from the lowest position).

  Next, the rendering operation of fourth rendering device 500 will be described using 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 operation ((a) to (c)). In FIG. 54, the decorative plate 513 is shown 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 performing the operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the player. 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 which 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 rotary gear 508 clockwise as viewed from the front. Thus, the link member 509 rotates counterclockwise around the first protrusion 509a as viewed from the front. Thus, the third protrusion 509d presses the inner wall of the insertion hole 510a formed in the movable base plate 510 upward. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 54B, the fourth movable body 515 moves upward. The state shown in FIG. 54B is within the detection range of the detection sensor 505, and when the fourth movable body 515 rises from this state, it is outside 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 further rotate the rotary gear 508 clockwise as viewed from the front. Accordingly, the fourth movable body 515 moves upward, and as shown in FIG. 54 (c), the fourth movable body 515 is located at the most advanced position in the movable range. In this embodiment, the position of the drive motor 502 after the position is outside the detection range of the detection sensor 505 is determined based on the position shown in FIG. 54B, that is, the maximum position that can be detected by the detection sensor 505. It is determined from the number of steps that the vehicle has reached the advance position (the position shown in FIG. 54 (c)). More specifically, when the fourth movable body 515 rises from the position shown in FIG. 54B, the signal is received outside the detection range of the detection sensor 505 because it is outside the detection range of the detection sensor 505 ("1" indicating detection). From "0" 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 vehicle has reached the advance position by driving the number of steps. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), after the fourth movable body 515 reaches the advanced position, it moves again in the direction of the origin position, but once it reaches the advanced position (that is, the set step). After several driving, a rated current is applied to the drive motor 502 for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and a holding torque acts (excitation holding). According to this, the posture of the fourth movable body 515 can be once held before shifting from the operation from the origin position to the advanced position to the operation to the origin position again, thereby realizing a more stable reciprocating operation. Can be. As described above, the number of steps of the drive motor 502 is set in accordance with the switching of the signal, and it is determined that the fourth movable body 515 has reached the advance position by driving the number of steps. Influence in the event of occurrence of malfunction such as key adjustment (when determined by the number of steps from the start of operation of fourth movable body 515, when malfunction such as step-out occurs, the fourth movable body 515 moves to the advanced position. An unnatural operation such as being unable to perform) can be suppressed, and the effect using the movable body can be appropriately executed.

  When the fourth movable body 515 at the advanced position is moved to the origin (initial) position, the drive motor 502 (FIG. 53) is driven in the opposite direction to rotate the rotary gear 508 from the front. Look around and rotate it counterclockwise. As a result, the fourth movable body 515 moves downward. As described above, the detection sensor 505 detects that the fourth movable body 515 has moved to the origin (initial) position. The drive of the drive motor 502 (FIG. 53) is stopped by the detection of the detection sensor 505. In the present embodiment, the number of steps when moving the fourth movable body 515 from the advanced position to the original position is larger than the number of steps when the fourth motor 515 is moved from the original (initial) position to the advanced position. It is set to increase. According to this, the fourth movable body 515 can be more reliably returned to the origin position. Note that the number of steps when moving from the advance position to the origin position may be predetermined, or when counting the number of steps from the origin (initial) position to the advance position and moving from the advance position to the origin position. May be set.

  FIG. 55 to FIG. 57 are diagrams focusing on the fourth effect device 500 provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 55 is in an initial state (the fourth movable body 515 is at the lowest origin position in the movable range), is hidden under the inner frame 40, and is in a state where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it. is there. Then, when a movable body effect using the fourth movable body 515 is executed together with the start of an operation promotion effect described later, the fourth movable body 515 starts operating. The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 56 shows a state immediately before the detection signal is switched from within the detection range of the detection sensor 505 to outside the detection range, and a part of the fourth movable body 515 is located at the initial position. More visible. The fourth effect device 500 shown in FIG. 57 is in the advanced state (the fourth movable body 515 is at the advanced position where it is the highest in the movable range), and substantially the entire fourth movable body 515 can be visually recognized. I have. 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, since the fourth movable body 515 reciprocates between the origin position and the advanced position in conjunction with the operation promotion effect described later, the fourth movable body 515 is moved after reaching the advanced position. , And the operation of FIGS. 55 to 57 is performed again.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process in the case of performing a movable body effect using the fourth movable body 515 (fourth movable body effect). As described above, since the fourth movable body effect is executed in conjunction with the operation promoting effect for promoting the operation of the player, in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 58, the execution setting of the operation promoting effect is also performed. Will be Note that processing other than steps S529 to S530 shown in FIG. 58 is the same as the variable display start setting processing shown in FIG.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S528 shown in FIG. 58, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is determined to execute the movable body effect (step S529). If the movable body effect is not to be executed (Step S529; Yes), the CPU 120A determines whether or not to execute an operation promoting effect for encouraging the player to perform an operation, and performs an operation promoting effect setting process of performing the execution setting when performing the operation. (Step S529A). The action promoting effect is an effect that prompts the player to perform an operation on the push button 31B. When the operation is performed (or after the expiration of the valid period in which the operation by the player can be accepted), the player has an advantage. This is an effect of informing the user of the possibility of an unexpected state. The operation performed by the player is not limited to the operation performed on the push button 31B. For example, the operation performed on the stick controller 31A or the operation performed by the infrared sensor may be performed on the player. In addition, a state that is advantageous to the player is a state that is generally advantageous to the player, such as developing into a super reach, being in a reach state, being a big hit, being a probable big hit, and being promoted during a big hit. Is shown.

  In the process of step S529A, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the motion promotion effect based on the variable display result, in accordance with the determined determination ratio, with reference to the motion promotion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. If it is determined in the process of step S529A that the motion promotion effect is to be executed, the motion promotion effect period (the period of the reach effect), which is the period in which the motion promotion effect is executed, and , A valid period in which the player's operation can be accepted is set. In this embodiment, the operation promotion effect period and the effective period are in the same period, and only the operation promotion effect period is determined. In the illustrated example, there is only one type of motion promotion effect, and only the execution of the motion promotion effect is determined in the process of step S529A. However, for example, a different character appears, or a different motion to prompt is performed. It is also possible to prepare a plurality of types of motion-promoting effects, such as a stutter, and to determine which type to execute if it is to be executed. In this case, the effective period (that is, the operation promotion effect period) may be different depending on the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed.

  After executing the processing of step S529A, the CPU 120A determines whether or not it is determined to execute the motion promoting effect (step S529B). When the operation promotion effect is executed (Step S529B; Yes), the fourth movable body effect setting for operating the fourth movable body 515 in synchronization with the operation promotion period (along with the start of the operation promotion effect) is performed (Step S529C). . In the process of step S529C, when the fourth movable body 515 is moved from the origin position to the advanced position, the number of steps of the drive motor 502 after the switching of the detection signal from the detection sensor 505 and the advanced position are determined. The number of steps of the drive motor 502 when the fourth movable body 515 is moved in the direction of the origin position (as described above, the number of steps is larger than the direction of the advanced position from the origin position). In the present embodiment, since the motion promotion effect and the fourth movable body effect are performed in synchronization, the presence or absence (execution setting) of the motion promotion effect and the fourth movable body effect is collectively determined in the process of step S529A. Alternatively, it may be determined.

  After executing the processing in step S529C, if it is determined in step S529 that a movable body effect is to be executed (step S529; No), or if it is determined in step S529B that an operation promoting effect is not to be executed (step S529B), the CPU 120A Selects an effect control pattern to be a use pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). In step S530, the 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 promoting effect), and the content determined in step S529C. 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 in accordance with the content (fourth movable body effect) or the like. Thereafter, the same processing as in FIG. 43 is performed, and the variable display start setting processing ends. In the illustrated example, an 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 has been described. However, the fourth movable body 515 in the illustrated example includes: Since it does not interfere with any of the first to third movable bodies, the fourth movable body effect may be executed even if it is determined to execute the movable body effect. Further, a movable body effect using the first to third movable bodies may be executed after the execution of the fourth movable body effect. Further, for example, in a pachinko machine having a plurality of movable bodies, when a movable body effect using an interfering movable body is executed, 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 a case where any movable object effect is not executed). Further, the example in which the fourth movable body effect is executed in conjunction with the motion promoting effect has been described. In addition, a fourth movable body effect not linked with the motion promoting effect may be executed. For example, a fourth movable body effect may be executed as an example of an effect that fuels the result of the success or failure when the variable display result is displayed.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process 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 performed after it is determined No in step S801 of FIG. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current time is the operation promotion effect period set in step S529A of FIG. 58 (including the case where the process is forcibly terminated in step S835 described later) (step S831). .

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S831 that the current time is the operation promotion effect period (step S831; Yes), the CPU 120A executes the operation promotion effect (step S832), and sends a control signal to the drive motor 502 as the fourth movable body effect. Is output to perform the reciprocating operation of the fourth movable body 515 (step S833). In the process of step S833, the fourth movable body 515 is reciprocated between the origin position and the advanced position as described above. The determination as to whether or not the vehicle has reached the advance position is made based on the number of steps of the drive motor 502 (set in step S529C) after the switching of the detection signal from the detection sensor 505. Further, the origin position is determined based on a detection signal from the detection sensor 505. Further, it moves from the advanced position to the origin position by driving the drive motor 502 from the origin position to the advanced position by driving a number of steps larger than the number of steps. Further, once the vehicle reaches the advanced position in the reciprocating operation (that is, when the motor is driven by the set number of steps), a rated current is applied to the drive motor 502 for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and a holding torque is applied. (Excitation hold). Thereafter, control is performed to move the fourth movable body 515 in the direction of the origin position. In the processing of step S833, the fourth movable body 515 is reciprocated by the above processing.

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

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

  After executing the processing of step S835, or when it is determined in step S836 that the operation 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 (the number of steps of the drive motor 502 after the switching of the detection signal from the detection sensor 505) set in the process of step S529C of FIG. It is determined by confirming whether or not it has been performed. When determining that the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advance position (Step S837; Yes), the CPU 120A notifies the result (Step S838). In the process of step S838, since the fourth movable body 515 is kept at the advanced position, the holding torque based on the rated current may be applied. On the other hand, if 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 to move the fourth movable body 515 to the advanced position. (Step S839). As described above, different control is performed on the drive motor 502 in accordance with the state of the fourth movable body 515 at the end of the operation promotion effect period (that is, at the time of operation detection or the like). Specifically, when the fourth movable body 515 is in the advanced position at the end of the operation promotion effect period (at the time of detecting the operation), the fourth movable body 515 is kept at the advanced position (does not move to the advanced position). If it is not located at the advanced position, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the advanced position. As a result, occurrence of a natural motion can be suppressed, and a decrease in gaming interest can be prevented. After executing the processing of step S838 or step S839, the CPU 120A ends the processing in the variable display effect processing. In addition, immediately after detecting the player's operation 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 the process in step S837, the player The predetermined period may be set as the movable body valid period after detecting the above 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 valid period. .

  FIG. 61 is a timing chart showing a state change of the fourth movable body 515 depending on the presence or absence of the player's operation. Specifically, FIG. 61A shows the case where the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advanced position when the operation of the player is detected, and FIG. 61B shows the case where the operation of the player is detected when the operation of the player is detected. When the four movable bodies 515 are located at the origin position, FIG. 61 (C) shows an example in which the operation of the player is not detected. As shown in FIG. 61 (A), when the movement of the player is detected and the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advance position, the result is notified by the processing of step S838 in FIG. No move to position is made. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 61B, when the movement of the player is detected and the fourth movable body 515 is located at a position other than the advance position (the origin position in the illustrated example), the fourth movable body 515 is moved. The body 515 is moved to the advanced position. In addition, for example, when the movement of the player is detected, if the fourth movable body 515 is not located at the advance position nor the origin position, and the fourth movable body 515 is moving in the advance position direction, it is moved to the advance position as it is. After that, control may be performed so as to stay at the advance position. Conversely, if the fourth movable body 515 is moving in the direction of the origin when detecting the movement of the player, the fourth movable body 515 may be once moved to the origin and then moved to the advanced position. Alternatively, even when the player is moving in the direction of the origin, the player may be moved from the position at which the player's movement is detected to the advanced position.

  As shown in FIG. 61 (C), when the motion promotion effect period ends without detecting the player's operation (when the valid period ends), the fourth movable body 515 is positioned at the advanced position. Since the motion of the player has not been detected because the setting is made in the processing of step S529C of step S58C, the result is notified by the processing of step S838 in FIG. No move to position is made. 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 be at the advanced position at the end of the period. Therefore, the load on the drive motor 502 can be suppressed. Alternatively, the execution setting of the fourth movable body effect may be performed such that the fourth movable body 515 is located at the origin position at the end of the operation promotion effect period. In this case, the fourth movable body 515 may be moved to the advanced position after the end of the motion promotion effect period.

  In addition, when the motion of the player is not detected, at the end of the motion promotion effect period, the fourth movable body 515 is at the advanced position if located at the advanced position, and is located at the original position if located at the original position. You may control to stay as it is. In addition, when notifying that there is a high possibility of being advantageous to the player as the result notification, the fourth movable body 515 is moved to the advanced position (or kept at the advanced position), and the result notification is performed. In order to notify that the possibility of being advantageous to the player is low, the fourth movable body 515 may be moved to the origin position (or kept at the origin position). According to this, it is possible to realize a movable body effect corresponding to the content of the result notification, and it is possible to improve a game entertainment. In addition, even when the movement of the player is detected, the fourth movable body 515 may stay at the advance position if the fourth movable body 515 is located at the advance position at the time of the detection, and stay at the original position if it is located at the original position. It may be controlled.

  Further, based on the maximum position that can be detected by the detection sensor 505 as a reference, the number of steps of the drive motor 502 after being out of the detection range of the detection sensor 505 determines the advance position (the position shown in FIG. 54C). Although an example of determining that the movement has been reached has been described, in addition to this, for example, when the movable body 515 does not fall outside the detection range of the detection sensor 505 after a lapse of a predetermined period of time (that is, detection from within the detection range) If the switching to the outside of the range is not performed), it may be determined to be abnormal. According to this, abnormality determination can be performed with a simple configuration. Then, when an abnormality is determined, a control signal is output to the drive motor 502 to perform reciprocating operation within and outside the detection range of the detection sensor 505, and whether the detection signal from the detection sensor 505 is switched. Confirm. 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 restrict the execution of the effect using the movable body in the state where the trouble has occurred.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the movable body effect is executed as a part of the reach effect has been described. 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. In the waiting state for a customer, a movable body effect may be executed as a demonstration effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player, 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 probable change state may be set as an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of jackpot game states is the second round number (for example, “7 )), The jackpot gaming state in which the first round number (for example, “15”) is larger than the first round number may be set as the advantageous state. Alternatively, a time-saving state in which the upper limit number of variable display that can be executed among a plurality of time-saving states becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than a second number (for example, “50”) may be set as the advantageous state. Alternatively, a probable state in which the jackpot probability becomes a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) among a plurality of probable states may be set as an advantageous state. In addition, any game state that is advantageous to the player may be set to an advantageous state.

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” or “probability” at which various determinations are made is 0% (not determined) or 100% (necessarily determined), such as 70:30. May be set so as not to be determined, or at least the possibility of one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined). It may be set. For example, in the case where various decisions are made, the ratio of one decision result is higher than the ratio of one decision result among the plurality of decision results. 100% may be included, or the ratio of another determination result may be 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the other decision result is 0%, if the ratio of the one decision result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% other than 100%, the ratio of the one decision result is the other decision result. Higher than the ratio.

The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like.
In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of 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 game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but is not limited to a payout type gaming machine, and is provided with a score based on the occurrence of a prize. Can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the gaming machine, such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine, by a removable recording medium. Instead, it may be distributed by being preinstalled in a storage device of a computer device or the like in advance. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game 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 second movable body 400 third rendering device 450 third 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 A notification effect, and an effect executing means capable of executing,
The movable body control means,
The movable member is positioned at the second position when the 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 In such a case, the operation is stopped as it is, and if it is moving in the direction of the second position, the operation is stopped after moving to the second position, and if it is moving in the direction of the first position, the operation is temporarily stopped. After moving to the first position, the operation is stopped after moving to the second position,
A gaming machine for disposing the movable body at the second position when the operation acceptance period ends without detecting the operation of the player after the operation promoting effect is started .