JP6679772B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter, referred to as "medal etc.") are inserted, and it is detected that the player operates the start lever. Detecting that the start switch requesting the start of rotation of the plurality of reels and the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are pressed by the player, and requesting the rotation stop of the corresponding reel A stop switch that outputs a signal to output each of the reels, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and stepping based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch. A reel control unit that controls the operation of the motor to rotate and stop each reel, and the start lever is operated. When it is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation is determined based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter, referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing when the operation of the stop button is detected. A gaming machine called a pachi-slot that stops is known.

  As a gaming machine of this kind, a pedestal portion disposed in the lower front half of the front door, a display device disposed behind the front panel and capable of seeing through the reel, and between the front panel and the display device. There has been proposed a game machine including a movable effect member that swings from an initial position of an upper portion of a front panel to a position that covers a part of a display device (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the movable effect member swings from the initial position of the upper portion of the front panel to a position where it covers a part of the display device, thereby producing an effect of improving effect.

JP, 2013-13685, A

  As described above, there is a need for a gaming machine capable of increasing the interest of the player through various effects.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that solves such problems and can improve the interest of the player by various effects.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines. A gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachi-slot machine 1 or the like described later) can move in a direction different from the first movable portion (for example, a first movable portion 820 described later) movable in a predetermined direction. A second movable part (for example, a second movable part 830 described later) and a support part that is movable with the movement of the first movable part or the second movable part (for example, an upper left support part 855 described later). ) And a first decorative portion (for example, an upper left decorative portion 865 described later) and a second decorative portion (for example, a lower left decorative portion 862 described later), a movable accessory (for example, an accessory described below). A game machine provided with a device 8 or the like), wherein the support portion is the first movable, in which other members (for example, a lower left support portion 852, an upper middle support portion 854, etc. described later) are movably engaged. A first guide (for example, a first guide 855a described later) extending in the moving direction of the portion, A drive control means (for example, to be described later) that includes a second guide (for example, a second guide 855b described later) that extends in the moving direction of the second movable portion and controls the movement of the first movable portion and the second movable portion. Sub-control circuit 101, etc.), and the drive control means moves the first movable part and then controls the second movable part to move the movable accessory to a first state (for example, , The state shown in FIG. 12 described later) to the second state (for example, the state shown in FIG. 14 described later), and the second decorative portion is difficult for the player to visually recognize in the first state. It is characterized in that it is arranged behind the first decorative portion, and in the second state, it is easier for the player to visually recognize than in the first state.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a specific support portion (for example, a lower left support portion 852 described later) that engages with the first guide of the support portion and is movable in the predetermined direction. The supporting portion (for example, the upper left supporting portion 855 described later) is provided with the first decoration portion, and the specific supporting portion is provided with the second decoration portion.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player by various effects.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the whole perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine concerning the embodiment of the invention. It is an exploded view of the upper door of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a partially exploded view of the base of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded view of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the 1st movable part of the accessory device in the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 6 is a main flowchart showing main processing performed by the main CPU according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption processing by control of the main CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task by control of the sub CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows a production registration task by control of a sub CPU concerning an embodiment of the invention.

<Function flow of pachi-slot machine>
A pachi-slot machine which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, referring to FIG. 1, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described.

  The pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment uses medals as a game medium for playing a game. As a game medium, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, etc. can be applied in addition to medals.

  As a predetermined start condition, when a player inserts a medal and operates a start lever, one value (hereinafter, a random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535). To be done.

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. The internal lottery means is handled by the main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning", in which benefits such as payout of medals, operation of re-play, operation of bonus, etc. are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "miss". Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, the plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means controls the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. To do.

  In the pachi-slot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is referred to as the “number of sliding pieces”. If the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to 4 symbols, and if the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to 1 frame.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, normally, the combination of the symbols is the winning determination line within the prescribed time of 190 msec (for four symbols of the symbol). Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed along with. Further, the reel stop control means defines, for example, one or more reels at the time of the operation of the challenge bonus (CB) and the middle bonus (MB) of continuously operating the second type special accessory. Within a time of 75 msec (one frame of the symbol), the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line as much as possible. Further, the reel stop control means uses various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that a combination of symbols not allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  In this way, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by the main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the prize determination means that the prize is related to the prize, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachi-slot machine, the above-described series of flows is performed as one game. Such internal lottery means, reel stop control means and winning determination means are carried out by a main control circuit as control means described later.

  Further, in the pachi-slot machine, in the above-described series of flow, image display performed by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, driving of accessory devices, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, Alternatively, various effects are performed by using these combinations.

  When the start lever is operated, a random number value for production (hereinafter, a random number value for production) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines, from among a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination, the effect content to be executed this time.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in association with each trigger such as the start of the rotation of the reel, the stop of the rotation of each reel, the determination of the presence or absence of the winning. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed) by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the interest of the player. The sub-control circuit as the production control means, which will be described later, is responsible for the production content determination means and the production execution means.

<Structure of pachi-slot machine>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, an external structure of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a as a housing that houses reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 2b as a frame body that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 2c are provided on both sides of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 2c is shown in FIG. 2). This handle 2c is a recess that is used when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction are housed. ing.

  Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are referred to as the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape, and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. The plurality of (for example, 21) patterns described above are drawn on the surface of the above-mentioned sheet material.

  The front door 2b includes an upper door 9a, a lower door 9b, and a liquid crystal display device 11 which is attached to the upper door 9a and serves as an image display unit for displaying an image. The front door 2b is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the cabinet 2a when the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the upper door of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The upper door 9a is made of a synthetic resin material, and is integrally molded with the front panel 5 arranged on the front surface facing the player (the front side of the pachi-slot machine 1 and the surface facing the player) 9a- 1 and a cover 9a-2 arranged on the back surface (the surface opposite to the front surface) of the base 9a-1. The accessory device 8 is provided between the base 9a-1 and the cover 9a-2. Are arranged.

  FIG. 4 is a partial exploded view of the base of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The base 9a-1 is provided on the back side of the front panel 5 with components that are energized to operate (for example, an LED substrate on which LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are arranged). The front panel 5 has fixed decorative portions 5a, 5b, and 5c formed on the front surface so as to project to different positions. LED boards 72 (72a, 72b, 72c) are arranged on the back sides of the fixed decorative portions 5a, 5b, 5c, respectively. The LED boards 72a, 72b, 72c are arranged at positions close to the fixed decorative portions 5a, 5b, 5c, respectively, and are arranged at positions different from each other in the front and back directions.

  Further, the base 9a-1 has therein a metal piece 73 for grounding the LED boards 72a, 72b, 72c. The metal piece 73 is formed of a plate-like body extending in the direction in which the LED boards 72a, 72b, and 72c are arranged (for example, the horizontal direction), and is a member (for example, a metal screw or the like) formed of an electrically conductive material. Is connected to the LED substrates 72a, 72b, 72c via.

  The metal piece 73 includes an earth 73a which is an example of a connecting portion arranged and connected in the vicinity of the LED board 72a, and an earth 73b which is an example of a connecting portion arranged and connected in the vicinity of the LED board 72b. , An earth 73c, which is an example of a connecting portion arranged and connected in the vicinity of the LED board 72c, a connecting portion 73e formed of a material capable of conducting electricity by connecting the earth 73a and the earth 73c to the earth 73b, respectively. 73a and the ground 73c, respectively, and a terminal portion 73d for flowing electricity flowing through the metal piece 73 to the outside.

  In the present embodiment, the fixed decorative portion 5b is arranged on the front side more than the fixed decorative portions 5a and 5c. Therefore, the LED board 72b is arranged on the front side more than the LED boards 72a and 72c. Further, the metal piece 73 has a ground 73b projecting to the front side from the grounds 73a and 73c. Such a ground 73b is an example of a protrusion, and the metal piece 73 is an example of a metal piece that is connected to a plurality of components and has a protrusion that protrudes in the front direction depending on the position where the components are arranged. is there.

  Further, the ground 73b is disposed substantially in the center of the metal piece 73, has a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and is formed by bending a plate-shaped body into a substantially U shape with the back side open when viewed from the top. It is fitted into a rectangular hole formed on the back side of the panel 5. In this way, by fixing the metal piece 73 to the front panel 5, it is possible to prevent the screw or the like from loosening due to vibration or the like, and the metal piece 73 from being displaced in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, or the left and right end portions being rotated. it can.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the cover 9a-2 is arranged on the back side of the base 9a-1, and the LED boards 72a, 72b, 72c (see FIG. 4) and the like arranged on the back side of the front panel 5 are energized. It covers the operating parts and the metal piece 73 (see FIG. 4) that grounds the LED boards 72a, 72b, 72c and the like. Further, a control board such as a sub-control board 42 (see FIG. 9) described later is housed and attached to the cover 9a-2 in a protective case.

<Accessory device>
Next, the accessory device 8 will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG. 5 is a line showing members that engage or contact with each other. In the following description, the left is the left when viewed from the front (front) side of the pachi-slot machine 1, and the right is the right when viewed from the front (front) side of the pachi-slot machine 1. Further, in FIG. 5, only the outer shape of the decorative portion is shown by a dotted line for easy understanding.

  The accessory device 8, which is an example of a movable accessory, includes decoration parts (a lower middle decoration part 861, a lower left decoration part 862, a lower right decoration part 863, an upper middle decoration part 864, an upper left decoration part 865, and an upper right decoration part. 866), a movable portion 82, a non-movable portion 81 that movably supports the movable portion 82 in a predetermined direction (for example, a vertical direction and a horizontal direction) extending parallel to a plane facing the player, and a movable portion. And a drive unit 83 for moving the unit 82.

  The non-movable part 81 is arranged on one side (for example, right side) on the plane facing the player and the other on the other side (for example, left side) on the plane facing the player. A second base 812, a connection base 813 disposed between the first base 811 and the second base 812, one end of which is connected to the first base 811 and the other end of which is connected to the second base 812; And a central base 814 disposed on the front side of the.

  The first base 811 extends in a direction (for example, a vertical direction) orthogonal to a direction in which the connection base 813 extends (for example, a left-right direction), and extends in the orthogonal direction. A first guide 811a, a second guide 811b, and a third guide. 811c is provided. Each of the first guide 811a, the second guide 811b, and the third guide 811c has a groove that penetrates in the front and back direction and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. The first guide 811a and the second guide 811b are arranged on the same line in the orthogonal direction. The third guide 811c is arranged in parallel with the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b in the direction in which the connection base 813 extends. The first rectangular portion 821 of the first movable portion 820 in the movable portion 82, which will be described later, is engaged with the engaging members of the first guide 811a, the second guide 811b, and the third guide 811c. Further, the first base 811 is provided with a first drive unit 870 of the drive unit 83 described later and a stopper 815 described later.

  The second base 812 extends in a direction (for example, a vertical direction) orthogonal to a direction (for example, a horizontal direction) in which the connection base 813 extends. The second base 812 has a contact surface 812a that extends in the orthogonal direction and faces the back surface, and can contact the roller 825 of the first movable portion 820 of the movable portion 82 described later. The second base 812 as described above is an example of a member extending in the vertical direction.

  The connection base 813 is arranged in a direction (for example, a vertical direction) orthogonal to a direction in which the connection base 813 extends and a left guide 813a and a right guide 813b extending in a direction in which the connection base 813 extends (for example, a horizontal direction). The gear 813c, the first engaging portion 813d, and the second engaging portion 813e are provided.

  The left guide 813a and the right guide 813b are provided as a pair, respectively. The pair of left guides 813a and the pair of right guides 813b are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the connecting base 813 extends (for example, a vertical direction) and extend in parallel with each other. An engaging member that slidably engages. The gear 813c is arranged between the first engaging portion 813d and the second engaging portion 813e. The second movable portion 830 of the movable portion 82, which will be described later, engages with the engagement members of the pair of left guides 813a. The third movable portion 840 of the movable portion 82, which will be described later, engages with the engaging members of the pair of right guides 813b. A rack 830b of the second movable portion 830 and a rack 840b of the third movable portion 840 in the movable portion 82 described later are engaged with the gear 813c. The first engaging portion 813d slidably engages with a groove 830a of the second movable portion 830 in the movable portion 82 described later. The second engaging portion 813e slidably engages with a groove 840a of the third movable portion 840 of the movable portion 82 described later. Further, the connection base 813 is provided with a second drive unit 880 of the drive unit 83 described later.

  The central base 814 has a pair of guides 814a arranged in a direction in which the connection base 813 extends (for example, the left-right direction). The pair of guides 814a respectively extend in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the connecting base 813 extends (for example, in the vertical direction), penetrate a groove in the front and rear direction, and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. With. An upper middle support portion 854, which will be described later, is engaged with the pair of guides 814a.

  The movable portion 82 includes a first movable portion 820 that is movable in a direction (for example, a vertical direction that is an example of a predetermined direction) orthogonal to a direction in which the connection base 813 extends (for example, the left-right direction), and a direction in which the connection base 813 extends. And the second movable portion 830 that is movable in a direction parallel to the second movable portion 830 in the direction in which the connection base 813 extends, and is movable in the direction opposite to the second movable portion 830 in the direction in which the connection base 813 extends. And a third movable portion 840.

  The first movable portion 820 has a first rectangular portion 821 formed to have a length in a direction (e.g., a vertical direction) orthogonal to a direction in which the connection base 813 extends, and an end portion of the first rectangular portion 821 is connected to the connection portion 813. A second rectangular portion 824 that extends in the extending direction (for example, the left-right direction). The first movable portion 820 is formed in a substantially T shape by the first rectangular portion 821 and the second rectangular portion 824. In the example shown in FIG. 5, since the first movable portion 820 is arranged so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the first movable portion 820 is formed in a shape in which a substantially T-shape is laterally viewed from the front side. There is.

  The first rectangular portion 821 is engaged with the engaging members of the first guide 811a, the second guide 811b, and the third guide 811c of the first base 811 in the non-movable portion 81. That is, the first rectangular portion 821 has two positions, that is, the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b arranged in the moving direction (for example, the vertical direction) of the movable portion 82, and the direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the movable portion 82 ( For example, it is movably supported by the non-movable portion 81 at one location of the third guide 811c which is arranged in parallel with the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b in the left-right direction. The movable portion 82 including the first rectangular portion 821 is movably supported by the non-movable portion 81 at two positions, that is, the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b that are vertically arranged. It is possible to prevent the weight from being attached to the portion 82 or the movable portion 82 from rotating to the front side or the back side. In addition, the movable portion 82 is formed in a shape in which a substantially T-shape is laterally viewed from the front side, and has a cantilever structure in which only the first rectangular portion 821 is engaged with the non-movable portion 81, thereby saving space. Is possible. In this case, in the movable portion 82, a rotational force that causes the tip of the second rectangular portion 824 to move downward due to gravity is generated around the first rectangular portion 821. According to the present embodiment, the movable portion 82 including the first rectangular portion 821 includes the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b arranged in the vertical direction, and the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b in the horizontal direction. Since it is movably supported by the non-movable portion 81 at one location of the third guide 811c arranged in parallel with 811b, it is possible to prevent the movable portion 82 from rotating due to the rotational force.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the first movable portion of the accessory device in the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the first movable portion 820 moves upward from the state shown in FIG. 6 (a), goes through the state shown in FIG. 6 (b), and then becomes the state shown in FIG. 6 (c), and then stops. . As shown in FIG. 6A, the first rectangular portion 821 of the first movable portion 820 includes a rack portion 822 extending in a direction in which the first rectangular portion 821 extends (for example, a vertical direction) and a first rectangular portion 821. A plurality of protrusions 823 arranged in the extending direction (for example, the vertical direction).

  The plurality of protrusions 823 are the uppermost positions in the vertical movement range of the first movable portion 820, and the first protrusion 823A locked by a stopper 815 described later and the vertical movement of the first movable portion 820. A second protrusion 823B that is locked by the stopper 815 at an intermediate position between the uppermost end position and the lowermost end position in the range. The protruding portion 823 has a lower surface 823a that abuts on an abutting surface 817a of a stopper 815, which will be described later, and one side above the lower surface 823a when the first movable portion 820 is stopped (the state illustrated in FIG. 6C). From the side to the other side, and in the process of moving the first movable portion 820 upward (the state shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B), a side surface that can be slidably contacted with a sliding surface 817b of a stopper 815 described later. 823b.

  The first base 811 of the non-movable portion 81 is provided with a stopper 815 that locks the plurality of protrusions 823 and restricts the movement of the first movable portion 820 in the movable portion 82. The stopper 815 is in a locked state (a state shown in FIG. 6C) for locking the protrusion 823 or a non-locked state in which the locked state is released (a state shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B). Can be changed to. The stopper 815 can be moved from the other side to one side or from one side to the other side by a solenoid 816 controlled by a sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) described later, and a plurality of the first movable portion 820 can be moved. The engaging portion 817 that abuts the protruding portion 823 and the urging member 818 that urges the engaging portion 817 to the other side.

  The locking portion 817 is a contact surface 817a that abuts the lower surface 823a of the protrusion 823 in the locked state (the state shown in FIG. 6C), and descends from one side to the other side below the contact surface 817a. It has a slidable contact surface 817b capable of slidably contacting the side surface 823b of the protrusion 823 in the process of inclining and moving the first movable portion 820 upward (state shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B).

  When the movable portion 82 moves downward, the stopper 815 is in the non-locking state in which the solenoid 816 is controlled by the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) and the locking portion 817 is moved from the other side to the one side. After the protrusion 823 of the first movable portion 820 passes through the locking portion 817, the solenoid 816 is controlled by the sub control circuit 101, and the locking portion 817 is moved from one side to the other side to be in the locked state. Further, when the movable portion 82 moves upward, from the state shown in FIG. 6A, the side surface 823b of the protrusion 823 of the first movable portion 820 becomes the sliding contact surface 817b of the locking portion 817 of the stopper 815. Make sliding contact. Then, the locking portion 817 of the stopper 815 is pressed to the other side by the protrusion 823 of the first movable portion 820, the biasing member 818 elastically deforms and contracts, and moves to the other side, as shown in FIG. The state becomes as shown in. That is, the protrusion 823 moves above the locking portion 817 against the biasing force applied to the locking portion 817. Then, when the protrusion 823 of the first movable portion 820 passes, the locking portion 817 of the stopper 815 is urged by the urging member 818 to move to one side, and the contact surface 817 a of the first movable portion 820 is moved. It contacts the lower surface 823a of the protrusion 823 to enter the state shown in FIG. 6C, and restricts the downward movement of the first movable portion 820.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the second rectangular portion 824 has a left guide 824a and a right guide 824b that are arranged in a direction in which the second rectangular portion 824 extends (for example, the left-right direction). Each of the left guide 824a and the right guide 824b extends in the direction in which the second rectangular portion 824 extends (for example, the left-right direction), penetrates in the front-back direction, and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. With. A lower left support portion 852 described later is engaged with the engaging member of the left guide 824a. A lower right support portion 853 described later is engaged with the engaging member of the right guide 824b.

  Further, the second rectangular portion 824 has a roller 825 for guiding the movement of the first movable portion 820 in a predetermined direction (for example, a vertical direction) at the other end opposite to the one end connected to the first rectangular portion 821. It is distributed. The roller 825 has a rotation axis extending in a direction parallel to a plane facing the player and orthogonal to a predetermined direction (for example, a left-right direction), and an outer edge of the roller 825 is the second base of the non-movable portion 81. The contact surface 812a of 812 can be contacted.

  The second movable portion 830 engages with the engagement members of the pair of left guides 813a of the connection base 813 in the non-movable portion 81. The second movable portion 830 extends in the direction in which the connecting base 813 extends and in the direction of the third movable portion 840 (for example, rightward), and the first engaging portion 813d of the connecting base 813 slidably engages. A groove 830a, a rack 830b arranged below the groove 830a and engaged with the gear 813c of the coupling base 813, and a shaft 830c extending in the vertical direction and engaged with an engagement portion 855c of the upper left support portion 855 described later. , Is provided.

  The third movable portion 840 engages with the engagement member of the pair of right guides 813b of the connection base 813 in the non-movable portion 81. The third movable portion 840 extends in the direction in which the connecting base 813 extends and in the direction of the second movable portion 830 (for example, leftward), and the second engaging portion 813e of the connecting base 813 slidably engages. A groove 840a, a rack 840b that is arranged above the groove 840a and that engages with the gear 813c of the connection base 813, and a shaft 840c that extends in the vertical direction and that engages with an engagement portion 856c of the upper right support portion 856 described later. , Is provided.

  That is, the rack 830b of the second movable portion 830 and the rack 840b of the third movable portion 840 are engaged with the gear 813c of the connection base 813 of the non-movable portion 81. Accordingly, when the third movable portion 840 moves in a predetermined direction (for example, the left side), the gear 813c that engages with the rack 840b rotates, and this force is transmitted to the rack 830b that engages with the gear 813c, and the second movable portion 840 moves. The part 830 moves in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction (for example, right side).

  As described above, in the non-movable portion 81, the two movable portions 82 (the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840) attached so as to be movable in the extending direction of the non-movable portion 81 (the coupling base 813) are engaged with each other. A coupling portion (rack 830b, rack 840b) is provided, and these engagement portions are engaged with the rotatable rotation engagement portion (gear 813c) of the non-movable portion 81. As a result, if only one movable portion 82 is moved, the other movable portion 82 can be moved in conjunction with this. Therefore, since it is sufficient to provide a drive unit for moving one movable unit, it is possible to save space as compared with the case where a drive unit for moving each of the two movable units 82 is provided.

  The lower middle support portion 851, the lower left support portion 852, and the lower right support portion 853 are connected to the second rectangular portion 824 of the first movable portion 820 of the movable portion 82. Accordingly, the lower middle support portion 851, the lower left support portion 852, and the lower right support portion 853 move in the same direction as the moving direction (for example, the vertical direction) of the first movable portion 820 as the first movable portion 820 moves. Moving.

  The back surface of the lower middle support portion 851 on the lower end side is fixed to a substantially central position of the second rectangular portion 824 of the first movable portion 820. Further, the front surface of the lower middle supporting portion 851 on the upper end side is engaged with a guide 854a of the upper middle supporting portion 854 described later. The lower middle support portion 851 has a lower middle decoration portion 861 to be described later attached to the front surface thereof.

  The back surface of the lower left support portion 852 on the lower end side is engaged with the engaging member of the left guide 824a of the second rectangular portion 824 of the first movable portion 820. Further, the front surface of the lower left support portion 852 on the upper end side is engaged with a first guide 855a of an upper left support portion 855 described later. A lower left decorative portion 862 described later is attached to the front surface of the lower left support portion 852.

  The back surface of the lower right support portion 853 on the lower end side is engaged with the engaging member of the right guide 824b of the second rectangular portion 824 of the first movable portion 820. Further, the front surface of the lower right support portion 853 on the upper end side is engaged with the first guide 856a of the upper right support portion 856 described later. A lower right decorative portion 863, which will be described later, is attached to the front surface of the lower right support portion 853.

  The upper middle support portion 854 has its rear surface on the upper end side engaged with the engaging member of the guide 814a of the central base 814 in the non-movable portion 81, and its upper left front surface left end side is the second upper left support portion 855 described later. The guide 855b is engaged with the engaging member, and the upper right end of the front surface is engaged with the engaging member of the second guide 856b of the upper right support portion 856 described later. The upper middle support portion 854 has a pair of guides 854a extending in the moving direction of the first movable portion 820 (for example, the vertical direction). The pair of guides 854a are respectively arranged on the left end side and the right end side of the upper middle support portion 854, extend in the moving direction (for example, the vertical direction) of the movable portion 82, and penetrate into the front and rear directions, and slide on the groove. An engaging member that movably engages. The upper left side of the lower middle support portion 851 is engaged with the engaging member of the left guide 854a. The upper right side of the lower middle support portion 851 is engaged with the engaging member of the right guide 854a. An upper-middle decorative portion 864, which will be described later, is attached to the front surface of the upper-middle support portion 854.

  As a result, the lower middle support portion 851 is overlapped with the upper middle support portion 854 on the back side of the upper middle support portion 854, and together with the upper middle support portion 854 along with the movement of the first movable portion 820 of the movable portion 82. , The center base 814 moves within the range of the groove length of the guide 814a. Then, the lower middle support portion 851 further moves within the range of the groove length of the guide 854a of the upper middle support portion 854 with the movement of the first movable portion 820 of the movable portion 82, and the lower middle support portion 854 moves. It projects from the back in the moving direction of the first movable portion 820.

  The upper left support portion 855 includes a first guide 855a extending in the moving direction of the first movable portion 820 (for example, a vertical direction) and a second guide 855b extending in the moving direction of the second movable portion 830 (for example, a horizontal direction). And an engaging portion 855c provided on the upper end side thereof and slidably engaged with the shaft 830c of the second movable portion 830. The first guide 855a has a groove that extends in the moving direction (for example, the vertical direction) of the first movable portion 820, penetrates in the front-back direction, and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. The engagement member of the first guide 855a is engaged with the front surface on the upper end side of the lower left support portion 852. The second guide 855b has a groove that extends in the moving direction (for example, the left-right direction) of the second movable portion 830, penetrates in the front-back direction, and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. The engaging member of the second guide 855b is engaged with the upper left side of the upper middle support portion 854 on the front left side. As a result, the upper left support portion 855 moves in the moving direction of the second movable portion 830 (for example, the left-right direction) when the second movable portion 830 moves. Then, the lower left support portion 852 moves in the movement direction (for example, the left-right direction) of the second movable portion 830 when the upper left support portion 855 moves.

  The upper right support portion 856 includes a first guide 856a extending in the moving direction of the first movable portion 820 (for example, the vertical direction) and a second guide 856b extending in the moving direction of the third movable portion 840 (for example, the horizontal direction). , An engaging portion 856c provided on the upper end side thereof and slidably engaged with the shaft 840c of the third movable portion 840. The first guide 856a has a groove that extends in the moving direction (for example, the vertical direction) of the first movable portion 820 and penetrates in the front and rear direction, and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. The engaging member of the first guide 856a is engaged with the front surface on the upper end side of the lower right support portion 853. The second guide 856b has a groove that extends in the moving direction (for example, the left-right direction) of the third movable portion 840, penetrates in the front-back direction, and an engaging member that slidably engages with this groove. The engaging member of the second guide 856b is engaged with the upper right side of the upper middle support portion 854 on the front right end side. Accordingly, the upper right support portion 856 moves in the moving direction of the third movable portion 840 (for example, the left-right direction) when the third movable portion 840 moves. Then, the lower right support portion 853 moves in the moving direction (for example, the left-right direction) of the third movable portion 840 when the upper right support portion 856 moves.

  The lower middle decorative portion 861 has a front surface formed in a predetermined shape and a rear surface fixed to the lower middle supporting portion 851. The lower left decorative portion 862 has a front surface formed in a predetermined shape and a rear surface fixed to the lower left support portion 852. The lower right decorative portion 863 has a front surface formed in a predetermined shape and a rear surface fixed to the lower right support portion 853. The upper middle decorative portion 864 has a front surface formed in a predetermined shape and a rear surface fixed to the upper middle supporting portion 854. The upper left decorative portion 865 has a front surface formed in a predetermined shape and a rear surface fixed to the upper left support portion 855. The upper right decorative portion 866 has a front surface formed in a predetermined shape and a rear surface fixed to the upper right support portion 856.

  The lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, the lower right decorative portion 863, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866 are formed in shapes related to each other. The upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866 are integrated into one shape in the state of being close to or in contact with each other. Further, the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, and the lower right decorative portion 863 are integrated with each other in the state where they are close to or in contact with each other to form one shape. Further, the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, the lower right decorative portion 863, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866 may be formed, for example, in a shape showing characters. Good. In this case, the upper middle decoration portion 864, the upper left decoration portion 865, and the upper right decoration portion 866 are formed in a shape showing a character string that represents one meaning, and the lower middle decoration portion 861, the lower left decoration portion 862, and the lower right decoration portion are formed. The part 863 may be formed in a shape showing a character string representing one meaning, and both character strings may have a predetermined meaning.

  The drive unit 83 includes a first drive unit 870 that moves the first movable unit 820 and a member attached to the first movable unit 820 in a predetermined direction (for example, a vertical direction), a second movable unit 830, and a second movable unit. A second drive unit 880 that moves a member attached to the unit 830 in a direction orthogonal to a predetermined direction (for example, the left-right direction).

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the first driving unit 870 controls the driving force of the first motor 871 and the first motor 871 of the movable unit 82 by the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) described later. A first transmission portion 872 that transmits to the first movable portion 820. The first transmission portion 872 includes a first gear 872a that is rotated by the first motor 871 and a second gear 872b that engages with the first gear 872a and the rack portion 822 of the first movable portion 820. The first movable portion 820 moves upward, for example, by being driven by the first motor 871 under the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11), and from the state shown in FIG. The state shown in FIG. 6B is obtained, and the state shown in FIG.

7 and 8 are rear views of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 7, in the accessory device 8, the lower left supporting portion 852 and the lower right supporting portion 853 are in proximity to or in contact with the lower middle supporting portion 851, and the lower middle supporting portion 851, the lower left supporting portion 852, and the lower right supporting portion 853. Are arranged in an integrated state, the upper left support portion 855 and the upper right support portion 856 are close to or contact with the upper middle support portion 854, and the upper middle support portion 854, the upper left support portion 855, and the upper right support portion 856 are It is arranged in an integrated state. 8, in the accessory device 8, the lower left support portion 852 and the lower right support portion 853 are separated from the lower middle support portion 851, and the lower middle support portion 851, the lower left support portion 852, and the lower right support portion 853 are separated. The upper left support portion 855 and the upper right support portion 856 are separated from the upper middle support portion 854, and the upper middle support portion 854, the upper left support portion 855, and the upper right support portion 856 are arranged in a separated state. Has been done.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the second driving unit 880 transmits the second motor 881 controlled by the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) described below and the driving force of the second motor 881 to the third movable unit 840. And a second transmission portion 882 that does. The second transmission portion 882 has a link member 882a that is rotated by the second motor 881 and an arm member that has one end rotatably connected to the link member 882a and the other end rotatably connected to the third movable portion 840. And 882b. In the accessory device 8, the second motor 881 is driven by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) from the state shown in FIG. 7, so that the link member 882a rotates in the arrow direction in FIG. The arm member 882b is pulled rightward, and the third movable portion 840 is also pulled rightward accordingly. Then, the upper right support portion 856 engaged with the third movable portion 840 and the lower right support portion 853 engaged with the upper right support portion 856 are also pulled in the right direction. Further, when the third movable portion 840 is pulled rightward, the second movable portion 830 is pulled leftward. Then, the upper left support portion 855 engaged with the second movable portion 830 and the lower left support portion 852 engaged with the upper left support portion 855 are also pulled rightward. As a result, the accessory device 8 enters the state shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the upper door 9a of the front door 2b so as to display an image related to a game effect and information related to the game in a display area 11a formed on the front side. Has been. The liquid crystal display device 11 can display the game table information such as the customization of the game machine and the game history, in addition to executing the effect by displaying the image. Further, the hall menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 in accordance with the operation of the manager of the game arcade. In this case, the liquid crystal display device 11 can be configured with a touch panel, and buttons and the like that can be operated by the administrator can be displayed in the hall menu.

  Further, the upper door 9a has a display window 4 through which a part of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be visually recognized. The display window 4 is composed of three left display windows 4L corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R.

  These display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement regions of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (player side), and in front of the three reels (player side). ) Is provided. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display window 4 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged consecutively among the plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. The size is set to display one pattern. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, upper, middle, and lower regions are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each region. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle area of the left reel 3L, the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle area of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not there is a prize.

  A protective glass 6 is arranged on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 11 described above. As a result, the player cannot directly touch the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, on the front panel 5 of the upper door 9a, a pair of upper specific decorative portions 5d arranged so as to sandwich the fixed decorative portion 5b at the upper portion thereof, and a lower specific decorative portion 5e arranged at substantially the center of the lower portion thereof. , And other decorative members are formed. The LED boards 72 (see FIG. 9) are arranged on the back sides of the pair of upper specific decorative portion 5d and lower specific decorative portion 5e, respectively. The fixed decorative portions 5a, 5b, 5c, the pair of upper specific decorative portion 5d and lower specific decorative portion 5e described above are arranged on the back of each LED 25 of the LED substrate 72 according to the progress of the game (see FIG. 9). When is turned on, an effect of emitting light is performed.

  A pedestal portion 12 is formed at the center of the lower door 9b. The pedestal 12 includes various devices (medal slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, selection buttons, decision buttons, etc.) that are operated by the player. ) Is provided.

  The medal slot 13 is provided to receive medals that are dropped by the player from the outside onto the pachi-slot machine 1. That is, the medal insertion slot 13 is for the player to insert medals. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are used for one game with a preset number (for example, 3) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 1. It is possible (so-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 are provided to determine the number of coins to be used for one game from the medals stored in the pachi-slot machine 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. The settlement button is provided for pulling out (discharging) medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is for starting the rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R) in response to a player's operation, and constitutes a start operation means.

  The stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and are for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels according to the operation of the player. . These stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R constitute stop operation means.

  Further, these stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are adapted to be used when performing an operation relating to information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, and for example, when performing a selection operation on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11. Used for. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are referred to as the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The select button and the enter button are used when performing various operations on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 28 including 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment display 28 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of payouts) and the number of medals stored in the pachi-slot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits). Display digitally.

  A medal payout port 21, a medal tray 22, speakers 23L, 23R, etc. are provided below the lower door 9b. The medal payout port 21 guides the medals discharged by driving a hopper device 43 described later to the outside. The medal tray 22 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 21. Further, the speakers 23L and 23R output sound effects and music such as music corresponding to the effect contents.

<Electrical structure of pachi-slot machine>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 41 arranged in the cabinet 2a and a sub-control board 42 arranged in the front door 2b. To the main control board 41, a reel relay terminal board 51, a setting key type switch 52, a cabinet side relay board 53, a door relay terminal board 54, and a power supply board 44b of a power supply device 44 are electrically connected. ing.

  The reel relay terminal plate 51 is arranged inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 51 is electrically connected to a stepping motor (not shown) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and relays a signal output from the main control board 41 to the stepping motor. The setting key type switch 52 is used when changing the setting of the pachi-slot machine 1 or when confirming the setting of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  An external centralized terminal plate 56, a hopper device 43, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 57 are electrically connected to the cabinet-side relay board 53. The cabinet-side relay board 53 relays signals output from the main control board 41 to the external centralized terminal board 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57. That is, the external centralized terminal plate 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 are connected to the main control board 41 via the cabinet-side relay board 53.

  The external centralized terminal plate 56 is attached to the cabinet 2a, and is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 penetrates a medal auxiliary storage (not shown). The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage switch is full of medals.

  A power switch 44a is connected to a power board 44b of the power supply device 44. The power switch 44a is turned on when the pachi-slot machine 1 is supplied with necessary power.

  The door relay terminal board 54 includes a medal sensor 46, a door opening / closing monitor switch 61, a BET switch 62, a settlement switch 63, a start switch 64, a stop switch board 65, a game operation display board 66, a selection switch 67, a decision switch 68 and a sub switch. The relay board 69 is connected. That is, the medal sensor 46, the door opening / closing monitor switch 61, the BET switch 62, the settlement switch 63, the start switch 64, the stop switch board 65, the game operation display board 66, the selection switch 67, the decision switch 68 and the sub relay board 69 are the doors. It is connected to the main control board 41 via a relay terminal board 54.

  The medal sensor 46 detects that a medal has passed through a selector (not shown) and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 61 outputs a security signal for informing the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1. The BET switch 62 detects that the MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 (see FIG. 2) are pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The settlement switch 63 detects that the settlement button (not shown) is pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The start switch 64 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The stop switch board 65 is a board that constitutes a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stoppable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 65 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R have been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 66 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 28 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. It is a substrate for making. The 7-segment display 28 and the LED 70 are connected to the game operation display board 66. The LED 70 illuminates, for example, a mark that indicates the start of a game or a mark that performs a replay.

  The selection switch 67 detects that the selection button has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41 and the sub relay board 69. The determination switch 68 detects that the determination button has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41 and the sub relay board 69.

  The sub relay board 69 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 42 and the main control board 41. In addition, the sub relay board 69 relays wiring that connects the sub control board 42 and a plurality of boards arranged around the sub control board 42. That is, the sub control board 42, the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74, and the drive control board 78 are electrically connected to the sub relay board 69.

  The sub control board 42 is connected to the main control board 41 via a door relay terminal plate 54 and a sub relay board 69. The sub control board 42 is electrically connected to the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74, and the drive control board 78 via the sub relay board 69. .

  The sound I / O board 71 outputs sound to the speakers 23L and 23R. The LED board 72 causes the LED group 25, which is a specific example of the light source, to emit light in accordance with the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) to display a blinking pattern.

  The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74 stores a history of opening / closing of the front door 2b. Further, the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74 outputs a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 42 (sub control circuit 101) when the front door 2b is opened.

  The drive control board 78 drives the solenoid 816, the first motor 871 and the second motor 881 of the accessory device 8 (see FIG. 5) according to the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11). Let The accessory device 8 is drive-controlled by the drive control board 78 to move in a predetermined direction (for example, a vertical direction) to a decorative portion (lower middle decorative portion 861, lower left decorative portion 862, lower right decorative portion shown in FIG. 5). 863, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866) are moved. In addition, the accessory device 8 is driven and controlled by the drive control board 78 so that a part of the decorative portion (the lower left decorative portion 862 shown in FIG. The right decorative portion 863, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866) are moved.

  A ROM cartridge board 76 and a liquid crystal relay board 77 are connected to the sub-control board 42. The ROM cartridge board 76 is a board for managing images (video) for production, sound, light (LED group 25), driving of the accessory device 8 (movement of a decorative portion), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay board 77 is a board that relays the wiring that connects the sub-control board 42 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 configured by the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control circuit 91 as a control means has a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 41 as a main component and controls the progress of the game. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94 and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (command signals) to the sub-control circuit 101 described later, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99 are connected to the main CPU 93. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motor of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  The reel index is information indicating that the reel has rotated once. This reel index is provided, for example, with an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and is provided at a predetermined position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R makes the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. It is detected by a reel position detection unit (not shown) having a detection piece interposed therebetween.

  Here, the management of the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Then, each time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) required for rotating one symbol, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detector (not shown).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, the number of symbols rotated after the reel index is detected is managed. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is basically set to 4 symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle stage of the display window 4 and each symbol within the range up to four symbols ahead can be stopped in the middle stage of the display window 4. It becomes a design.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control circuit 101 as a sub-control unit is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and determines or executes the effect contents based on the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. And the like, and controls peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the solenoid 816, the first motor 871, the second motor 881, the LED group 25, and the speakers 23L and 23R shown in FIG. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 responds to a command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 10) in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM cartridge board 76 to output sound, light, display control of the liquid crystal display device 11, and The drive of the accessory device 8 (see FIG. 5) is controlled. The ROM cartridge board 76 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 10) and a random number value for effect are extracted, and effect contents (effect data) are determined and registered. The production registration task for is included. In addition, a drawing control task that controls the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 2) based on the decided effect contents, a drive control task that controls the movement of the decorative portion of the accessory device 8 (see FIG. 5), A lamp control task for controlling the output of light by a light source such as the LED group 25 (see FIG. 9) and a voice control task for controlling the output of sound by the speakers 23L and 23R are included.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data forming each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to image creation. Further, a storage area for storing sound data regarding BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data regarding a pattern of turning on / off light, and the like are included.

  The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the decided effect contents and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including a frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the sub CPU 102 moves the accessory device 8 (see FIG. 5) decorative portion according to the accessory device movement pattern data specified by the effect contents.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers 23L and 23R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the effect contents. In addition, the sub CPU 102 controls the turning on and off of the LED group 25 according to the lamp data specified by the effect contents.

[Drive control]
The sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11), which is an example of the drive control means, determines the effect content based on the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 10), and according to the determined effect content, The drive of the solenoid 816, the first motor 871, and the second motor 881 of the accessory device 8 is controlled. The sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) has three stages in the accessory device 8 in accordance with the decided effect contents, the decorative parts (lower middle decorative part 861, lower left decorative part 862, lower right shown in FIG. 5). Control is performed to move the decorative portion 863, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866).

  12 to 15 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 shows the initial state of the accessory device 8. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the accessory device 8 has moved one step. FIG. 14 shows a state in which the accessory device 8 has moved in two stages. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the accessory device 8 has moved in three stages.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the accessory device 8, in the initial state, the first movable portion 820 is arranged at the uppermost end position, and the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 are arranged at positions closest to each other. ing. As a result, the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, and the lower right decorative portion 863 shown in FIG. 5 are arranged in close proximity to or in contact with each other in an integrated state, and the upper middle decorative portion 864 and the upper left portion are arranged. The decorative portion 865 and the upper right decorative portion 866 are also arranged in close proximity to or in contact with each other in an integrated state. The lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, and the lower right decorative portion 863 in an integrated state are located behind the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866 in an integrated state. It is located in. Further, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866 in an integrated state are arranged behind the fixed decorative portion 5b (see FIG. 4). That is, the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, the lower right decorative portion 863, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the upper right decorative portion 866 are in a state invisible to the player in the initial state. It is arranged.

  The sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) controls the solenoid 816 to bring the stopper 815 into the non-locking state in the first stage effect of the accessory device 8 according to the determined effect contents, and turns the first motor 871 on. When the second protrusion 823B of the first movable portion 820 comes into contact with the stopper 815, the first motor 871 is stopped by driving the first movable portion 820 to move it downward. Accordingly, the lower middle support portion 851, the lower left support portion 852, the lower right support portion 853, the upper middle support portion 854, the upper left support portion 855, and the upper right support portion 856 shown in FIG. 5 together with the first movable portion 820. , Move down. And the accessory device 8 will be in the state shown in FIG.

  16 to 18 are views for explaining the effects of the accessory device of the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 16 to 18 are views of the accessory device 8 viewed from the front. FIG. 16 shows a state in which the accessory device 8 has moved one step. FIG. 17 shows a state in which the accessory device 8 has moved in two stages. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the accessory device 8 has moved in three stages. The accessory device 8 moves behind the upper middle decoration part 864, the upper left decoration part 865, and the upper right decoration part 866 in an integrated state by the movement of the first step, and the lower middle decoration part 861 (in a unified state). (See FIG. 5), the lower left decorative portion 862 (see FIG. 5) and the lower right decorative portion 863 (see FIG. 5) are arranged so that they protrude from the back of the fixed decorative portion 5b, and the state shown in FIG. Become. That is, by the movement of the first step, the upper middle decoration portion 864, the upper left decoration portion 865, and the upper right decoration portion 866 in an integrated state can be visually recognized by the player.

  Next, the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) controls the solenoid 816 to disable the stopper 815 in the second-stage effect of the accessory device 8 according to the determined effect content, as shown in FIG. In the locked state, the first motor 871 is driven to move the first movable portion 820 downward, and when the first movable portion 820 moves to the lowermost position, the first motor 871 is stopped. Accordingly, the lower middle support portion 851, the lower left support portion 852, and the lower right support portion 853 illustrated in FIG. 5 together with the first movable portion 820, the upper middle support portion 854, the upper left support portion 855, and the upper right support portion 856. Move below.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the accessory device 8 is moved in the second stage so that the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, and the lower right decorative portion 863 are in an integrated state. It projects from behind the middle decoration portion 864, the upper left decoration portion 865, and the upper right decoration portion 866. That is, by the movement of the second stage, the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, and the lower right decorative portion 863 in an integrated state, the upper middle decorative portion 864, the upper left decorative portion 865, and the integrated state. The upper right decorative portion 866 is visible to the player.

  Next, the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) drives the second motor 881 to drive the second motor 881 as shown in FIG. 15 in the third-stage effect of the accessory device 8 according to the determined effect content. The third movable portion 840 is moved in a direction away from the second movable portion 830. Accordingly, the second movable portion 830 also moves away from the third movable portion 840, the lower left support portion 852 and the lower right support portion 853 move away from the lower middle support portion 851, and the upper left support portion 855. The upper right support portion 856 moves in a direction away from the upper middle support portion 854.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the accessory device 8 moves in a direction in which the lower left decorative portion 862 and the lower right decorative portion 863 are separated from the lower middle decorative portion 861 by the movement of the third step, and the upper left decorative portion 861. 865 and the upper right decorative portion 866 move in the direction away from the upper middle decorative portion 864, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the effect product device 8, in the first-stage effect, a part of the plurality of decorative parts (the upper middle decorative part 864, the upper left decorative part 865, and the upper right decorative part 866) becomes a front panel. To form an integral shape that is continuous with the shape of a portion (fixed decoration portion 5b) of

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the accessory device 8 is another part of the plurality of decorative parts (lower middle decorative part 861, lower left decorative part 862, and lower right decorative part 863) in the second stage effect. Form an integral shape that is continuous with the above-mentioned parts of the plurality of decorative parts (upper middle decorative part 864, upper left decorative part 865 and upper right decorative part 866), and at the same time, the whole of the plurality of decorative parts of the front panel is An integral shape that is continuous with the shape of part (fixed decorative portion 5b) is formed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the accessory device 8 forms an integral shape that is continuous with a part of the front panel (fixed decorative portion 5b) in the entire plurality of decorative parts in the third stage effect. In addition, the shape formed by connecting the mutually facing sides of the plurality of decorative parts is continuous with the shape of a part of the front panel (a pair of the upper specific decorative portion 5d and the lower specific decorative portion 5e). A shape (a V shape in the example shown in FIG. 18) is formed. At this time, the pair of upper specific decoration portion 5d and lower specific decoration portion 5e emit light. Also, the lower left decorative portion 862 and the lower right decorative portion 863 move in a direction away from the lower middle decorative portion 861, and the upper left decorative portion 865 and the upper right decorative portion 866 move in a direction away from the upper middle decorative portion 864. Of the liquid crystal display device 11 from the gap between the lower left decorative portion 862 and the lower right decorative portion 863 and the lower middle decorative portion 861 and the gap between the upper left decorative portion 865 and the upper right decorative portion 866 and the upper middle decorative portion 864. The display area 11a becomes visible to the player, and a predetermined display (for example, the same color as the emission color of the pair of upper specific decoration portion 5d and lower specific decoration portion 5e) is displayed in this display area 11a. As a result, a predetermined shape (a V shape in the example shown in FIG. 18) is formed by the light emission of the pair of upper specific decoration portion 5d and the lower specific decoration portion 5e and the predetermined display in the display area 11a.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, nothing is displayed between the lower middle decorative portion 861, the lower left decorative portion 862, the lower right decorative portion 863, and the lower specific decorative portion 5e. A liquid crystal display device is provided, and in the display region of the transparent liquid crystal display device, a predetermined display in the display region 11a visible from a gap between the lower left decorative portion 862, the lower right decorative portion 863, and the lower middle decorative portion 861 You may display the highly transparent image connected to the specific decoration part 5e. As a result, the pair of upper specific decoration portions 5d emits light, the predetermined display in the display area 11a, the image in the display area of the transparent liquid crystal display device and the lower specific decoration portion 5e are integrated into a predetermined shape (for example, a V shape). ) Is possible.

<Program flow executed on pachi-slot>
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 93 (see FIG. 10) of the main control circuit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

<Main flow chart under control of main CPU of main control circuit>
With reference to FIG. 19, a main flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 93 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing when the power is turned on (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal and whether the setting change is properly performed, and performs the initialization process according to the determination result.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 93 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, etc. provided in the main RAM 95. Then, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3). In this processing, the main CPU 93 updates the insertion number counter provided in the main RAM 95 (see FIG. 10) by checking the medal sensor 46 (see FIG. 9) and the BET switch 62 (see FIG. 9), and starts the start switch. 64 input check and the like are performed. When the value of the insertion number counter is other than “0” and there is an input from the start switch 64 (see FIG. 9), the main CPU 93 determines that a predetermined start condition is satisfied and controls the progress of one game. Further, the main CPU 93 activates the pay line by the medal acceptance / start check processing.

  Next, the main CPU 93 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random number value storage area provided in the main RAM 95 (step S4). The random number value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process of step S5.

  Then, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (step S5). In this processing, the main CPU 93 first sequentially subtracts a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (for example, “0 to 65535”) by a lottery value defined corresponding to each winning number. . Next, the main CPU 93 makes a determination (internal lottery) as to whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether a so-called “carry” has occurred). Then, when the result of the subtraction becomes negative in the predetermined winning number (a "digit" occurs), it means that the winning number has been won, and the data point assigned to the relevant winning number is acquired. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 94 (see FIG. 10), and designates an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. It is data for doing. The data pointer is provided with a small win / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. The lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the preset expected value of the lottery. Thus, in the internal lottery process, the main CPU 93 acquires data points based on the random number value and determines the internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel stop initialization processing for storing each piece of information regarding reel stop control, based on the result of the internal lottery processing (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 93 initializes the area related to the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 9).

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a start command transmission process (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 93 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95. The start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 101 can perform an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs wait processing (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 93 waits until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the previous game. Then, the main CPU 93 performs reel rotation start processing (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel rotation start command transmission processing (step S10). In this processing, the reel rotation start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission processing of the interrupt processing described later.

  Then, the main CPU 93 performs a pull-in priority storage process (step S11). In this process, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the drawing priority order data or the data indicating stop prohibition is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95 for each symbol position of each spinning reel. The main CPU 93 stores the pull-in priority data when the stop is permitted, and stores the stop prohibition when the stop is not permitted (that is, when the winning combination is won). To do.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop control processing (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 93 causes the stop switch board 65 (see FIG. 9) associated with each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R by the player's stop operation on each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R (see FIG. 2). ), The rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the stop signal transmitted from the stop switch. Then, the main CPU 93 performs a winning search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 93 collates the symbol combination displayed along the activated line after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 94 to determine the display combination, Determine the number of medals to be paid out.

  Next, the main CPU 93 pays out medals based on the number of paid-out medals determined in step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S15). The stored display command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process (step S16). In this processing, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state, and when it is not in the RB gaming state, finishes the bonus end checking processing. On the other hand, the main CPU 93 subtracts "1" from the winning number counter and the available game number counter provided in the main RAM 95 when in the RB gaming state. Then, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the BB game state when the winning number counter and the game possible number counter are not “0”, and when it is not the BB game state, the bonus end command data will be described later. It is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process. When the winning number counter and the available game number counter are “0”, the main CPU 93 performs the RB ending process of turning off the RB game state flag, and determines whether the BB game state or not. If it is not in the game state, the bonus end command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. In the BB game state, the main CPU 93 updates the bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 95, and determines whether the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0". As a result, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check processing when the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than "0". On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”, the main CPU 93 turns off the BB game state flag provided in the main RAM 95 and also turns off the RB game state flag provided in the main RAM 95. BB end processing is performed. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 transmits the bonus end command data to the sub control circuit 101 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Then, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process (step S17). In this processing, the main CPU 93 determines whether the BB is operating, and when the BB is operating, determines whether the RB is operating. Then, when the RB is operating, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation checking process. When the RB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB game state flag, performs the RB operation process of setting “8” in the winning number counter and the possible game number counter, and ends the bonus operation check process. To do. Further, when the BB operation is not in progress, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a predetermined RB symbol is displayed. When the predetermined RB symbol is displayed, the RB game state flag is turned on and the winning number counter And the RB operation processing of setting "8", for example, in the possible game number counter is performed. On the other hand, when the predetermined RB symbol is not displayed, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the BB symbol is displayed. When the BB symbol is displayed, the BB game state flag is turned on and the bonus end number For example, the BB operation process of setting "390" in the counter is performed, and the RB process described above is also performed. After that, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storing area provided in the main RAM 95, and clears the RT gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storing area. Then, the main CPU 93 stores the bonus start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95, and ends the bonus operation check process. The main CPU 93 transmits the stored bonus start command to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Further, when the BB symbol is not displayed, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the replay symbol is displayed, and when the replay symbol is not displayed, ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the replay symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 issues an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter, and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When the bonus operation check process of step S17 is completed, the main CPU 93 determines that a predetermined ending condition is satisfied, returns the process to step S2, and ends one game. Then, in the processing of step S3, the main CPU 93 controls the progress of the next game when the value of the insertion number counter is other than "0" as a predetermined start condition and there is an input from the start switch 64. To do. Further, in the process of step S2, the main CPU 93 sends a demo display command to the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 when there is no input from the start switch 64 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) after the end of one game. Store. Then, the main CPU 93 transmits the demo display command stored in the communication data storage area to the sub-control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process, which will be described later, after the inserted medals and the accumulated medals are cleared.

  Here, in the description of the present embodiment, the progress of one game is controlled by the main CPU 93 based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition, and the time until the predetermined end condition is satisfied is also referred to as “during game”. In addition, when the main CPU 93 transmits a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 101 when there is no input from the start switch 64 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) after the end of one game, "at the time of non-game" Also says. The main control circuit 91 including such a main CPU 93 functions as control means for controlling the progress of the game based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition.

<Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)>
With reference to FIG. 20, the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 93, which shows the procedure of the interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 93 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms), will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (step S201). Then, the main CPU 93 performs an input port check process (step S202). In this processing, the main CPU 93 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 92 (see FIG. 10). For example, the main CPU 93 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 64, the stop switch of the stop switch substrate 65, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 93 stores an input state command including on-edge and off-edge information of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (see FIG. 10). The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 11) in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, various effects can be performed using the operating means such as the start lever 16 (see FIG. 2) and the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R (see FIG. 2).

  Then, the main CPU 93 performs a timer updating process (step S203). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a command data transmission process (step S204). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101. Then, the main CPU 93 performs reel control processing (step S205). For example, the main CPU 93 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 9). More specifically, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. In addition, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S206). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 restores the register (step S207), and finishes the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Program Flow Executed by Sub CPU of Sub Control Circuit>
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 102 (see FIG. 11) of the sub control circuit 101 will be described.

<Main board communication task>
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 10) (step S301). Next, when receiving the command, the sub CPU 102 extracts the type of the command (step S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received (step S303). If the sub CPU 102 determines that a command different from the previous time is not received, the process proceeds to step S301, while if it is determined that a command different from the previous time is received, a message provided in the sub RAM 103 (see FIG. 11). It is stored in the queue (step S304), and the process proceeds to step S301.

<Direction registration task>
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102 takes out a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a message (step S312). When determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 102 copies the game information from the message (step S313). For example, various data such as the internal winning combination, the type of reel whose rotation has stopped, the display combination, the operating flag, etc. specified by the parameters are copied to the storage area provided in the sub RAM 103 of the sub control circuit 101. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that there is no message, the process proceeds to step S315.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs effect content determination processing (step S314). In this processing, determination of effect contents and registration of effect data and display data are performed according to the type of the received command.

  After step S314, or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no message, the sub CPU 102 registers animation data (step S315). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers sound data (step S316). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers the lamp data (step S317). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers the accessory device device movement pattern data (step S318). The accessory device movement pattern data is data indicating a pattern of movement of the decorative portion in the accessory device 8 (see FIG. 6). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, the registration of the lamp data, and the registration of the accessory device movement pattern data are performed based on the effect data or the display data registered in the effect content determination processing. The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, lamp data, and accessory device movement pattern data.

  Further, the sub control circuit 101 displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 9) according to the progress of the game by the control based on the animation data registered by the sub CPU 102. In addition, the sub-control circuit 101 controls the sound data registered by the sub-CPU 102 to output sound from the speakers 23L and 23R (see FIG. 9) to the sound I / O board 71 (see FIG. 9) according to the progress of the game. Output. Further, the sub-control circuit 101 causes the LED board 72 (see FIG. 9) to emit the LED group 25 (see FIG. 9) according to the progress of the game under the control based on the lamp data registered by the sub-CPU 102, and the blinking pattern. Is displayed. Further, the sub-control circuit 101 controls the drive device board 78 (see FIG. 9) to control the solenoid device 816 of the accessory device 8 according to the progress of the game by the control based on the accessory device movement pattern data registered by the sub CPU 102. The motor 871 and the second motor 881 (see FIG. 9) are driven to control the above three-stage effect. In this way, the sub control circuit 101 functions as an effect control unit that controls an effect according to the progress of the game by the control of the main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 10) as the control unit. When this process ends, the process moves to step S311.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  The present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines in addition to the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, an internal winning combination (based on the fact that a game operation of a player (for example, a shooting operation of a game ball) has been performed and a game ball, which is a game medium, has entered the starting opening on the game board ( For example, whether or not a big hit) is determined, the variable display of the symbol is started by the symbol display means, and based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition (for example, the variable time of the symbol ends), the symbol When the variable display of is stopped and a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, a predetermined profit (for example, transition to the big hit state) is given. An effect may be performed by the accessory device 8 in accordance with the progress of such a game.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the metal piece 73 is composed of a plurality of members, but is not limited to this, and may be composed of a single member as long as a plurality of parts that are energized and operate can be grounded. Further, in the present embodiment, the earth 73b, which is an example of the protruding portion, is formed by bending the plate-like body into a substantially U shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a component disposed on the front side of other components. The plate-shaped body may be formed so as to be gently curved so as to bulge toward the front side when viewed from the upper surface, as long as it is close to the.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the first rectangular portion 821 of the movable portion 82 has two positions of the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b arranged in the vertical direction and the first guide 811a and the second guide 811b in the horizontal direction. It is movably supported by the non-movable portion 81 at one location of the third guide 811c which is arranged in parallel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable part 82 may be movably supported by the non-movable part 81 at one place, but any two directions on the surface facing the player (for example, vertical direction and left / right direction). In the direction), it is preferable that the non-movable portion 81 is movably supported at a plurality of points, respectively, because the movement becomes more stable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of protrusions 823 of the first rectangular portion 821 of the first movable portion 820 are provided as two, but the number of protrusions 823 is not limited to this, and for example, in the vertical direction of the first movable portion 820. It may be provided only at the position where it is locked by the stopper 815 at the uppermost end position in the movement range, or at a position other than the position where it is locked by the stopper 815 at the uppermost end position and intermediate position of the movable part 82. May be.

Further, although the first movable portion 820 is moved in the vertical direction in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first movable portion 820 can be moved in a predetermined direction which is an arbitrary direction extending parallel to the plane facing the player. Good.
In this case, the plurality of protrusions 823 of the first rectangular portion 821 engage with the stopper 815 at one end position in the movement range of the first movable portion 820 in the predetermined direction or at an intermediate position between the one end position and the other end position. You may provide in the position stopped.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 are moved in the left-right direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is an arbitrary direction that extends parallel to a plane facing the player. You may move in a predetermined direction.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 are moved in opposite directions, but the present invention is not limited to this, and they may be directly connected and moved in the same direction.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory device 8 moves the first movable portion 820 downward in two steps, and then moves the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 in the left-right direction. Not limited to this, the first movable portion 820 may be moved downward by one step, and then the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 may be moved in the left-right direction. Moreover, the first movable portion 820 may be moved downward thereafter.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory device 8 moves the first movable portion 820 downward in a state where the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 are close to each other, and then the second movable portion 830. Although the third movable portion 840 and the third movable portion 840 are separated from each other, the invention is not limited to this. In a state where the second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 are separated from each other, the first movable portion 820 is moved downward and then The second movable portion 830 and the third movable portion 840 may be close to each other.

  According to the present embodiment, the following operation and effect can be obtained. According to the pachi-slot machine 1, since the front panel 5 arranged on the front surface and the base 9a-1 on which the components that are energized and operated are arranged are integrally molded, the appearance can be improved. Further, since the front door 2b is formed of a synthetic resin material and the metal piece 73 for grounding the LED substrate 72b and the like arranged on the base 9a-1 is arranged, compared to the case where the front door 2b is formed of metal, It becomes light in weight, large in size, and capable of improving performance, and at the same time, the LED substrate 72b and the like can be grounded. Further, since the metal piece 73 is arranged inside the front door 2b covered with the base 9a-1 and the cover 9a-2, the risk of impairing the appearance is reduced, and further, it is careless when the front door 2b is opened. It is possible to prevent contact with the metal piece 73. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of grounding a component operated by energization without impairing its appearance.

  Further, according to the pachi-slot machine 1, by arranging the LED boards 72b and the like at different positions in the front and back directions, a stereoscopic effect is possible. Further, by providing a ground 73b projecting in the front direction depending on the position where the LED board 72b and the like are arranged on the metal piece 73, some of the plurality of parts are arranged on the front side of other parts. However, the part can be reliably grounded without being separated from the metal piece 73. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of more reliably grounding a component operated by energization without impairing its appearance.

  Further, according to the pachi-slot machine 1, the LED board 72a, the LED board 72b, and the earth 73a connected to the LED board 72c, the earth 73b and the earth 73c are connected to each other by the connecting portion 73e, so that the LED board 72a and the LED board 72b are connected. Moreover, since the grounding system of the LED substrate 72c can be integrated, the grounding system can be diversified, and the possibility of spoiling the aesthetic appearance can be reduced. Further, at the time of manufacturing the gaming machine, the LED board 72a, the LED board 72b, and the LED board 72c to which the earth 73a, the earth 73b, and the earth 73c are attached are arranged on the base 9a-1, and then the earth 73a, the earth 73b, and the like. Since the ground systems can be integrated simply by connecting the grounds 73c to each other at the connecting portion 73e, the work efficiency can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine that can ground the parts that operate by energization without impairing the appearance and improve the work efficiency during the manufacturing of the game machine.

  According to the pachi-slot machine 1, the accessory device 8 sets the stopper 815 in the locked state when restricting the vertical movement of the movable portion 82, and when moving the movable portion 82 in the vertical direction. The stopper 815 is changed to the unlocked state. Therefore, by providing the protrusion 823 at the position where the movable portion 82 is locked by the stopper 815 at the proper stop position, the stopper 815 locks the protrusion 823 of the movable portion 82 at the proper stop position and moves. The movement of the portion 82 is restricted, and the movement of the movable portion 82 can be stopped at an appropriate position. Further, since the first protrusion 823A is provided at a position (for example, the lowest end position of the movable part) that is locked by the stopper 815 at the uppermost end position in the vertical movement range of the movable part 82, the movable part 82 is It is possible to lock at the uppermost position, and it is possible to prevent the movable range of the movable portion 82 from exceeding the set value. Therefore, even if the accessory device 8 is repeatedly moved, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of stopping the movement at an appropriate position.

  Further, according to the pachi-slot machine 1, when the movable portion 82 moves upward in the state in which the locking portion 817 is biased to one side, the accessory device 8 moves the protrusion 823 to the locking portion 817. When moved from the lower side to the upper side, the side surface 823b of the protrusion 823 of the movable portion 82 comes into sliding contact with the sliding contact surface 817b of the locking portion 817 of the stopper 815. Then, the locking portion 817 of the stopper 815 is pressed to the other side by the protrusion 823 of the movable portion 82, the biasing member 818 elastically deforms and contracts, and moves to the other side. That is, the protrusion 823 moves above the locking portion 817 against the biasing force applied to the locking portion 817. Then, when the protrusion 823 of the movable portion 82 passes, the locking portion 817 of the stopper 815 moves to one side by being biased by the biasing member 818, and the contact surface 817 a of the protrusion 823 of the movable portion 82. It abuts the lower surface 823a and regulates the downward movement of the movable portion 82. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 when the movable part 82 is moved upward in the control of the accessory device 8, the pachi-slot machine 1 can move upward without moving the stopper 815 from the unlocked state to the locked state. The portion 82 can be regulated at an appropriate position by the stopper 815. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of stopping the movement at an appropriate position even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved while reducing the control load.

  According to the pachi-slot machine 1, the accessory device 8 moves in the up-down direction when the movable portion 82 receives power from the first drive portion 870 on the one end side. At this time, the other end side of the movable portion 82, which is a position away from the one end side engaged with the first drive portion 870, is in the front-rear direction which is a direction orthogonal to the left-right direction when viewed from the front side facing the player. The movement causes rattling in the front-back direction. However, according to the present invention, since the roller 825 having the rotation shaft extending in the left-right direction is provided on the other end side of the movable portion 82, the movable portion 82 can be smoothly moved in the vertical direction. Further, since the outer edge of the roller 825 abuts on the second base 812 extending in the vertical direction, the rattling of the movable portion 82 in the front-rear direction can be prevented.

  Further, since the movable portion 82 is formed in a substantially T shape, the movable portion 82 is formed with the vertical direction as a longitudinal direction, and the second rectangular portion 824 is formed from the intermediate position of the first rectangular portion 821 that engages with the non-movable portion 81. It extends to the other end. Therefore, when the one end side of the second rectangular portion 824 is directly engaged with the non-movable portion 81 without providing the first rectangular portion 821, or when the second rectangular portion 824 is moved from the end portion of the first rectangular portion 821. As compared with the case where the movable portion 82 extends to the other end side, the movable portion 82 can be stably moved in the vertical direction, so that it is possible to prevent the movable portion 82 from rattling in the horizontal direction. Therefore, even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved, it is possible to stop the movement at an appropriate position and prevent rattling of the movable accessory moving in the vertical direction in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. Machine can be provided.

  According to the pachi-slot machine 1, the accessory device 8 moves in a predetermined direction in which the movable portion 82 receives power from the first movable portion 820 on the one end side and extends parallel to the plane facing the player. At this time, the movable portion 82 moves back and forth by moving the other end side, which is a position away from one end side engaged with the first movable portion 820, in the front-back direction which is a direction orthogonal to the plane facing the player. Rippling in direction occurs. However, according to the present invention, since the roller 825 having the rotating shaft extending in the direction parallel to the plane and orthogonal to the predetermined direction is provided on the other end side of the movable part 82, the predetermined movable part 82 is provided. The movement in the direction becomes smooth. Further, since the outer edge of the roller 825 contacts the second base 812 extending in the predetermined direction, it is possible to prevent rattling of the movable portion 82 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing rattling of the movable accessory in the front-rear direction.

  Further, according to the pachi-slot machine 1, the movable portion 82 is formed in a substantially T shape so that the movable portion 82 is formed with the predetermined direction as the longitudinal direction, and the intermediate portion of the first rectangular portion 821 that engages with the non-movable portion 81. A second rectangular portion 824 extends from the other end side. Therefore, when the one end side of the second rectangular portion 824 is directly engaged with the non-movable portion 81 without providing the first rectangular portion 821, or when the second rectangular portion 824 is moved from the end portion of the first rectangular portion 821. Compared to the case where the movable portion 82 extends to the other end side, the movable portion 82 can be stably moved in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction), so that the movable portion 82 is in a direction parallel to the plane facing the player, It is possible to prevent rattling in a direction different from the direction (for example, the left-right direction). Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing rattling of the movable accessory in the front-rear direction and the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction.

[Appendix 1]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 1 is as follows.

[Background Art]
As a so-called pachi-slot gaming machine, when a player operates the MAX bet button in a situation where an effect of operating a MAX bet button is being performed, a gaming machine that executes an effect according to the operation is provided. It has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, by arranging an operation device such as a MAX bet button and a rendering device on the front surface facing the player, it is possible to improve the convenience and the rendering effect.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-057738 [Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

  However, the operation device, the rendering device, and the like are arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine, are required to improve the rendering performance by the operation by energization, and form the appearance of the gaming machine, so that the appearance cannot be spoiled. On the other hand, parts such as operating devices and effect devices that operate by energization must be grounded.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above problems and provide a gaming machine capable of grounding a component that operates by energization without impairing its appearance.
[Means for solving the problem]

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines. A gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachi-slot machine 1 described later) is integrally molded with a front panel (for example, a front panel 5 described later) arranged on the front surface facing the player, and the rear side of the front panel. And a base (for example, a base 9a-1 described later) on which a component (for example, an LED board 72b described later) that is energized to operate is disposed, and a component disposed on the back side of the base, A cover (for example, a cover 9a-2 described later) and a frame body (for example, a front door 2b described later) having the cover are provided, and the frame body is formed of a synthetic resin material, and the component is provided inside the frame body. It is characterized in that a metal piece (for example, a metal piece 73, which will be described later) for grounding is disposed.

  The gaming machine having such a configuration includes a frame body having a base and a cover. The base is integrally formed with a front panel arranged on the front side facing the player, is arranged on the back side of the front panel, and is provided with parts that are energized to operate. The cover is arranged on the back side of the base and covers the component. The frame body is made of a synthetic resin material, and a metal piece for grounding the component is arranged inside the frame body.

  As a result, the front panel arranged on the front surface and the base on which the components that are energized and operated are arranged are integrally molded, so that the appearance can be improved. In addition, since the frame is made of synthetic resin material and the metal piece that grounds the parts placed on the base is placed, it is lighter, larger and more dramatic than when the frame is made of metal or the like. It is possible to ground the parts. Also, since the metal piece is placed inside the frame body covered by the base and the cover, it is possible to reduce the risk of impairing the appearance and to prevent accidental contact with the metal piece when the frame body is opened. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of grounding a component operated by energization without impairing its appearance.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of the components arranged at different positions in the front and back directions, the metal piece is connected to the plurality of the components, and the component is It is characterized in that it has a protrusion (for example, a ground 73b described later) that protrudes in the front direction depending on the arranged position.

  With this, by arranging the parts at positions different from each other in the front and back directions, a three-dimensional effect is possible. Further, by providing a protruding portion that protrudes in the front direction according to the position where the component is arranged on the metal piece, even if some of the plurality of components are arranged on the front side with respect to other components, It is possible to reliably ground the earth without separating some parts from the metal piece. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of more reliably grounding a component operated by energization without impairing its appearance.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the metal piece is provided with a plurality of connecting portions connected to a plurality of the components (for example, an LED board 72a, an LED board 72b, an LED board 72c, and the like described later). (For example, a ground 73a, a ground 73b, and a ground 73c described later) and a connecting portion (for example, a connecting portion 73e described later) for connecting the plurality of connecting portions to each other are provided.

As a result, the grounding system of the plurality of parts can be integrated by connecting the plurality of connecting parts that are connected to the plurality of parts to each other by the connecting part, reducing the risk of spoiling the aesthetics because the grounding system is diverse. It will be possible. In addition, at the time of manufacturing the gaming machine, the ground system can be integrated by simply arranging a plurality of parts to which the connecting parts are attached to the base and then connecting the plurality of connecting parts to each other by the connecting parts. Can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine that can ground the parts that operate by energization without impairing the appearance and improve the work efficiency during the manufacturing of the game machine.
[The invention's effect]

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of grounding a component operated by energization without impairing its appearance.

[Appendix 2]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background Art]
As a so-called pachi-slot gaming machine, a pedestal portion disposed in the lower front half of the front door, a display device disposed behind the front panel and capable of seeing through the reel, the front panel and the display device. In the meantime, there has been proposed a gaming machine including a movable effect member that swings from an initial position of the upper portion of the front panel to a position that covers a part of the display device (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the movable effect member swings from the initial position of the upper portion of the front panel to a position where it covers a part of the display device, thereby producing an effect of improving effect.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-13685 [Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

  However, a movable accessory such as the movable effect member of Patent Document 1 repeatedly moves in a game. For this reason, the movable accessory may rattle due to wear or the like at the connecting portion between the constituent members, the movable range becomes large, and the movement may not stop at an appropriate position.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which solves such a problem and which can stop the movement at an appropriate position even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved.
[Means for solving the problem]

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines. The gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachi-slot machine 1 described later) has a decorative portion (for example, a lower middle decorative portion 861, a lower left decorative portion 862, a lower right decorative portion 863, an upper middle decorative portion 864, an upper left portion). A movable portion (for example, a movable portion 82 described later) in which the decorative portion 865 and the upper right decorative portion 866 etc. are arranged, and a non-movable portion (for example, a non-movable portion described later that supports the movable portion in the vertical direction). A movable part 81) and a movable accessory (for example, an accessory device 8 to be described later) having a plurality of protrusions (for example, to be described later) arranged in the vertical direction on the movable part. And a stopper (for example, a stopper 815 described later) that locks the plurality of protrusions and restricts the movement of the movable portion is provided in the non-movable portion. The stopper is in the locked state or the locked state for locking the protrusion. Can be changed to an unlocked state in which the first projection is locked to the stopper at least at the uppermost end position in the vertical movement range of the movable portion. , A later-described first protrusion 823A) and a second protrusion (which is locked to the stopper at an intermediate position between the uppermost end position and the lowermost end position in the vertical movement range of the movable portion). For example, a second protrusion 824B described later) and the like.

  The gaming machine having such a structure has a movable part and a non-movable part in the movable accessory. A decorative portion is arranged on the movable portion. The non-movable part supports the movable part so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Then, the movable portion is provided with a plurality of protrusions arranged in the vertical direction. The non-movable portion is provided with a stopper that locks the plurality of protrusions and restricts the movement of the movable portion. The stopper can be changed to a locked state in which the protrusion is locked or a non-locked state in which the locked state is released. The plurality of protrusions include at least a first protrusion that is locked to the stopper at the uppermost end position in the vertical movement range of the movable part, and an uppermost end position and a lowermost end position in the vertical movement range of the movable part. A second protrusion that is locked to the stopper at an intermediate position between them.

  Thus, the movable accessory changes the stopper to the locked state when restricting the vertical movement of the movable portion, and changes the stopper to the non-locked state when moving the movable portion in the vertical direction. Therefore, by providing the protrusion at the position where the movable portion is locked by the stopper at the proper stop position, the stopper locks the protrusion of the movable portion at the proper stop position, and the movement of the movable portion is restricted. It is possible to stop the movement of the movable part at an appropriate position. Further, since the first protrusion is provided at the position where the stopper is engaged at the uppermost end position in the vertical movement range of the movable part (for example, the lowermost end position of the movable part), the movable part is set at the uppermost end position. It becomes possible to lock, and it is possible to prevent the movable range of the movable portion from exceeding the set value. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of stopping the movement at an appropriate position even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the stopper is urged to one side by an elastically deformable urging member (for example, an urging member 818 described later), and hits the protrusion. A locking portion (for example, a locking portion 817 described later) that contacts is provided, and the locking portion contacts a lower surface (for example, a lower surface 823a described later) of the protrusion in the locked state (a contact surface). For example, a contact surface 817a described later) and a slide contact surface (for example, a slide contact surface described later) that is slanted downward from the one side to the other side below the contact surface and can slidably contact the protrusion. 817b), and the protrusion is inclined downward from the one side to the other side above the lower surface and is slidable to the sliding contact surface (for example, a side surface 823b described later). ), The protrusion is in a state in which the locking portion is biased to the one side. Te, when moving from the bottom to the top of the locking portion, characterized in that in Ko' the biasing is movable above said locking portion against the locking portion.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the stopper is provided with a locking portion that is urged to one side by the elastically deformable urging member and is in contact with the protrusion. The locking portion has a contact surface and a sliding contact surface. The contact surface contacts the lower surface of the protrusion in the locked state. The slidable contact surface is slanted downward from one side to the other side below the contact surface and can slidably contact the protrusion. The protrusion has a side surface that is slanted downward from one side to the other side above the lower surface and is capable of sliding contact with the sliding contact surface. When the protrusion is moved from the lower side to the upper side of the locking portion in the state where the locking portion is biased to one side, the protrusion is moved upward from the locking portion against the biasing force of the locking portion. Can be moved.

  As a result, when the movable part moves upward when the locking part is biased to one side, the movable accessory moves when the protrusion moves from below the locking part to above. The side surface of the projecting portion is in sliding contact with the sliding contact surface of the stopper locking portion. Then, the stopper portion of the stopper is pressed to the other side by the protrusion of the movable portion, the biasing member elastically deforms and contracts, and moves to the other side. That is, the protrusion moves above the locking portion against the biasing force applied to the locking portion. When the protrusion of the movable portion passes, the stopper portion of the stopper is urged by the urging member to move to one side, and the contact surface abuts the lower surface of the protrusion of the movable portion, Restrict downward movement. Therefore, when the movable part is moved upward in the control of the movable accessory, the gaming machine moves the movable part that moves upward to the stopper without controlling the stopper to change from the unlocked state to the locked state. Can be regulated at an appropriate position. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of stopping the movement at an appropriate position even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved while reducing the control load.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes a drive unit (for example, a first movable unit 820 described later) for moving the movable unit in the vertical direction, The movable part is formed to be long in the left-right direction when viewed from the front side facing the player, one end side engages with the drive part, and the other end guides the vertical movement of the movable part (for example, as described later). Rollers 825 and the like) are provided on the one end side, and a first rectangular portion (for example, a first rectangular portion 821 and the like described later) that is formed with the vertical direction as a longitudinal direction and engages with the non-movable portion, and the first rectangular portion. A second rectangular portion (for example, a second rectangular portion 824 described later) extending from the rectangular portion to the other end side is formed, and the roller is formed in a shape in which a substantially T-shape is in a horizontal direction, and the roller has its rotation shaft. Is a member that extends in the left-right direction and its outer edge extends in the vertical direction (for example, Characterized in that the second base 812, etc.) can abut.

  The gaming machine having such a structure further includes a drive unit that moves the movable unit in the up and down direction in the movable accessory. The movable part is formed to be long in the left-right direction when viewed from the front side facing the player, one end side is engaged with the drive part, and the other end is provided with a roller for guiding the vertical movement of the movable part. In addition, the movable portion includes a first rectangular portion which is formed on one end side in the vertical direction as a longitudinal direction and which engages with the non-movable portion, and a second rectangular portion which extends from the first rectangular portion to the other end side. , And is formed in a shape in which a substantially T-shape is turned sideways. The rotation axis of the roller extends in the left-right direction, and the outer edge of the roller can contact the member extending in the up-down direction.

  As a result, the movable accessory moves in the up-and-down direction by the motive power of the drive unit on the one end side of the movable accessory. At this time, the movable portion moves in the front-rear direction, which is a direction orthogonal to the left-right direction when viewed from the front side facing the player, with the other end side being a position away from one end side engaged with the drive part. Backlash in the front-back direction occurs. However, according to the present invention, since the roller having the rotary shaft extending in the left-right direction is provided on the other end side of the movable portion, the movement of the movable portion in the vertical direction becomes smooth. Further, since the outer edge of the roller comes into contact with the member extending in the vertical direction, it is possible to prevent rattling of the movable portion in the front-rear direction.

Further, since the movable portion is formed in a substantially T shape, it is formed with the vertical direction as a longitudinal direction, and the second rectangular portion is located at the other end side from the intermediate position of the first rectangular portion that engages with the non-movable portion. Extend. Therefore, when the one end side of the second rectangular portion is directly engaged with the non-movable portion without providing the first rectangular portion, the second rectangular portion extends from the end portion of the first rectangular portion to the other end side. Compared with the case, since the movable portion can move stably in the vertical direction, it is possible to prevent the movable portion from rattling in the horizontal direction. Therefore, even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved, it is possible to stop the movement at an appropriate position and prevent rattling of the movable accessory moving in the vertical direction in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. Machine can be provided.
[The invention's effect]

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of stopping the movement at an appropriate position even if the movable accessory is repeatedly moved.

[Appendix 3]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background Art]
As a so-called pachi-slot gaming machine, a pedestal portion disposed in the lower front half of the front door, a display device disposed behind the front panel and capable of seeing through the reel, the front panel and the display device. In the meantime, there has been proposed a gaming machine including a movable effect member that swings from an initial position of the upper portion of the front panel to a position that covers a part of the display device (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the movable effect member swings from the initial position of the upper portion of the front panel to a position where the display device covers a part of the display device, so that the effect of improving the effect is produced.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-13685 [Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

  Here, a movable accessory such as the movable effect member of Patent Document 1 obtains power in a movable direction from a drive source such as a motor and moves on a plane facing the player. At this time, the movable accessory may rattle in the front-back direction, which is a direction orthogonal to the moving direction. This rattling causes distortion in the members that form the movable accessory and in the connecting portions between the members, which may hinder proper operation of the movable accessory or cause a failure of the movable accessory.

It is an object of the present invention to solve such problems and provide a gaming machine capable of preventing rattling of a movable accessory in the front-rear direction.
[Means for solving the problem]

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines. The gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachi-slot machine 1 described later) has a decorative portion (for example, a lower middle decorative portion 861, a lower left decorative portion 862, a lower right decorative portion 863, an upper middle decorative portion 864, an upper left portion). A movable part (for example, a movable part 82 described later) on which the decorative part 865 and the upper right decorative part 866 etc. are arranged, and the movable part can be moved in a predetermined direction extending in parallel to a plane facing the player. A movable accessory (for example, a later-described first movable portion 820, etc.) having a supporting non-movable portion (for example, a later-described non-movable portion 81 etc.) and a drive unit (for example, a later-described first movable portion 820 etc.) for moving the movable portion. Character device 8 and the like), wherein the movable part is formed to be long in a direction parallel to the plane, one end side engages with the drive part, and the other end side has the movable part. A roller that guides the movement in a predetermined direction (for example, a roller 8 described later). 5 etc.) is disposed, and the roller has a rotation axis extending in a direction parallel to the plane and orthogonal to the predetermined direction, and an outer edge thereof extending in the predetermined direction (for example, described later). Second base 812, etc.).

  The gaming machine having such a structure has a movable part, a non-movable part, and a drive part in the movable accessory. A decorative portion is arranged on the movable portion. The non-movable part supports the movable part so as to be movable in a predetermined direction extending parallel to a plane facing the player. The drive unit moves the movable unit. The movable portion is formed to be long in a direction parallel to the plane, one end of the movable portion is engaged with the drive portion, and the other end of the movable portion is provided with a roller for guiding the movement of the movable portion in a predetermined direction. The roller has a rotation axis extending in a direction parallel to the plane and orthogonal to the predetermined direction, and an outer edge of the roller can contact a member extending in the predetermined direction.

  As a result, the movable accessory moves in a predetermined direction extending parallel to the plane facing the player, with the movable portion receiving power from the drive portion on the one end side. At this time, the movable portion moves in the front-rear direction, which is the position away from the one end engaged with the drive portion, in the front-rear direction which is a direction orthogonal to the plane facing the player, thereby causing play in the front-rear direction. Tsuki occurs. However, according to the present invention, since the roller having the rotating shaft extending in the direction parallel to the plane and orthogonal to the predetermined direction is provided on the other end side of the movable part, Moves smoothly. Further, since the outer edge of the roller contacts the member extending in the predetermined direction, it is possible to prevent the movable portion from rattling in the front-rear direction. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing rattling of the movable accessory in the front-rear direction.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the movable portion is formed at the one end side with the predetermined direction as a longitudinal direction, and a first rectangular portion (for example, described later) that engages with the non-movable portion. First rectangular portion 821 and the like) and a second rectangular portion extending from the first rectangular portion to the other end side (for example, a second rectangular portion 824 described later) to form a substantially T-shape. It is characterized by doing.

Accordingly, the movable portion is formed in a substantially T shape, and is formed with the predetermined direction as the longitudinal direction, and the second rectangular portion is located at the other end side from the intermediate position of the first rectangular portion that engages with the non-movable portion. Extend to. Therefore, when the one end side of the second rectangular portion is directly engaged with the non-movable portion without providing the first rectangular portion, the second rectangular portion extends from the end portion of the first rectangular portion to the other end side. Compared with the case, since the movable portion can be stably moved in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction), the movable portion is parallel to the plane facing the player and is different from the predetermined direction (for example, It is possible to prevent rattling in the left-right direction. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing rattling of the movable accessory in the front-rear direction and the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction.
[The invention's effect]

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing rattling of a movable accessory in the front-rear direction.

1 Pachi-slot machine 2b Front door 5 Front panel 8 Accessory device 9a-1 Base 9a-2 Cover 11 Liquid crystal display device 72a, 72b, 72c LED board 73 Metal piece 73a, 73b, 73c Earth, earth and earth 73e Connection part 82 Movable Part 81 Non-movable part 101 Sub-control circuit 811a First guide 811b Second guide 811c Third guide 812 Second base 815 Stopper 817 Locking part 817a Abutment surface 817b Sliding contact surface 818 Biasing member 820 First movable part 821 No. 1 rectangular portion 823A first protrusion 823a lower surface 823b side surface 824 second rectangular portion 824B second protrusion 825 roller 852 lower left support portion 854 upper middle support portion 855 upper left support portion 855a first guide 855b second guide 861 lower middle Decorative part 862 Bottom left Decorative part 863 Bottom Decorative site 864 the upper, middle and decorative site 865 on the left decorative site

Claims (2)

A first movable part movable in a predetermined direction, a second movable part movable in a direction different from the predetermined direction, and a support part movable with the movement of the first movable part or the second movable part, A gaming machine including a movable accessory having a first decoration portion and a second decoration portion,
The support portion includes a first guide extending in the moving direction of the first movable portion and a second guide extending in the moving direction of the second movable portion, with which other members are movably engaged.
Drive control means for controlling the movement of the first movable portion and the second movable portion,
The drive control means displaces the movable accessory from the first state to the second state by performing control of moving the second movable portion after moving the first movable portion,
The second decoration portion is arranged behind the first decoration portion, which is difficult for the player to visually recognize in the first state, and in the second state, the arrangement is easier for the player to visually recognize than in the first state. A gaming machine characterized by. A specific support part that engages with the first guide of the support part and is movable in the predetermined direction;
The support portion is provided with the first decorative portion,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific support portion is provided with the second decoration portion.