JP6773572B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines, are equipped with a directing device capable of performing a directing by moving a launched game ball.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game machine provided with a piezoelectric element for detecting vibration generated when a game ball collides with a ball contact body provided in a movement path of the game ball. In this game machine, the piezoelectric element detects the vibration, so that the light emitting body emits light to execute the effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-27682

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a piezoelectric element that detects vibration in order to perform an effect using a light emitting body. As a result, the configuration of the game machine becomes complicated, and the manufacturing cost tends to be high.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine provided with a production device having a high production effect while suppressing a manufacturing cost.

The gaming machine according to the present application (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) has a collision-affected portion (for example, a cushioning member 50) on which a gaming medium launched toward a specific region of the gaming region can collide, and a plurality of movable bodies. A first effect unit (for example, a plurality of movable bodies 220) and a second effect unit (for example, a front cover body 210 having a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the front surface) arranged in the vicinity of the first effect unit. ), An effect device (for example, an effect device 200), a light emitting means (for example, LEDs 241,249) capable of emitting light from the first effect unit to the front of the gaming machine, a normal state, and the specific area. A special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state when the game medium is launched toward the player, and a state control means that can control the state are provided, and the first effect unit and the second effect unit are decorated. (For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable body 220 (for example, the third movable frame 233 and the third movable portion 236) facing forward from the movable body exposed hole 213 of the front cover body 210) is provided with. The collision-affected portion is provided in a region where the game medium can be moved (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the cushioning member 50 is embossed), which is designed to attract the interest of the player. The effect device is provided outside the area where the game medium can move (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect device 200 is provided at a position where the moving game balls collide with each other). (Provided inside the regulation frame 60 that regulates the entry of the ball), the first effect unit operates by transmitting the vibration generated by the game medium colliding with the collision-affected portion, while the first effect unit operates. 2 The effect unit does not operate (for example, while the plurality of effect bodies 220 move, the front cover body 210 is fixed to the regulation frame 60 and does not move), and during the period controlled by the special state, the above-mentioned It is characterized in that the light emitting means emits light.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a game machine provided with a production device having a high production effect while suppressing the manufacturing cost.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), the collision-affected portion is provided in the right game area (for example, the right game area 10b) in the game area in which the game medium flows down. ..

According to such a configuration, the game medium can be easily collided with the collided portion, and the operation can be easily performed.

(3) In the game machine according to (1) or (2), a plurality of the effect units are provided (for example, the first to third movable frames 231 to 233 and the first to third movable units 234 to 236). It is characterized in that a plurality of the effect units operate by transmitting the vibration generated by the collision of the game media.

According to such a configuration, by colliding the game medium with the collided portion, a plurality of effect portions can be operated, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the collision-affected portion is provided so as to be removable (for example, the cushioning member 50 is screwed to the game board 2). It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the collided portion can be easily replaced, and a defect that occurs in the game machine can be suppressed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, at least one of the plurality of effect units has a light emitting means (for example, LEDs 241 to 249) that emits light. It is characterized in that it is provided.

According to such a configuration, light can be emitted from the effect unit that performs the effect operation, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

The front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. A perspective view of a game board to which a directing device and a regulation frame are attached. An exploded perspective view showing the state before the effect device and the regulation frame are attached to the game board. An exploded perspective view of the effect device provided in the game machine. An exploded perspective view focusing on a plurality of movable bodies. (A) is a view showing the cut end by the cutting line VIIa-VIIa in FIG. 3, and (b) is an enlarged view of the "VIIb portion" in FIG. (A) is an enlarged view of the "VIIIa part" in FIG. 6, (b) is a front view seen from the arrow b in (a), and (c) is an enlarged view of the "VIIIc part" in FIG. , (D) is a front view seen from the arrow d in (c).

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2.

The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 surrounded by guide rails. The game area 10 includes a plurality of areas in which the area for hitting the game ball can be changed by the player's selection. In the case of the present embodiment, in the game area 10, the left area is called the left game area 10a and the right area is called the right game area 10b with the center of the game area 10 in the left-right direction as a boundary. As shown, the game ball as a game medium driven into the game area 10 enters the left game area 10a (arrow 501) or the right game area 10b (arrow 502).

Hitting a game ball aiming at the left game area 10a so that the game ball flows to the left game area 10a is called "left hit", and aiming at the right game area 10b so that the game ball flows to the right game area 10b. Hitting a game ball is called "right-handed". That is, the game ball hit by the player by hitting left and right jumps out to the game area 10. Then, the left-handed game ball flows down the left game area 10a (arrow 501). On the other hand, the right-handed game ball collides with the cushioning member 50 (collision portion) provided in the right game area 10b (arrow 502), then bounces (arrow 503), and meanders provided in the right game area 10b. It flows down the path 61 (arrow 504). In this way, the game ball flows down the right game area 10b. In this way, the player changes the firing intensity of the hitting ball launching device according to the amount of operation of the hitting ball operating handle, thereby changing the area for hitting the game ball according to the player's choice, such as hitting right or left. can do. When hitting to the right, the amount of operation of the hitting ball operation handle is increased to increase the firing intensity as compared with hitting to the left. For example, when the operation amount of the hitting ball operation handle is maximized, the game ball is hit to the right.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 such as inside or outside of the game area 10, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, the ordinary winning ball device 6A, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B , Special variable winning ball device 7, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold display 25A, second hold display 25B, general figure hold display 25C, passage gate 41, effect device 200, regulation frame 60, etc. are provided. ing. A regulation frame 60 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the enclosed inner region is provided at the substantially central portion of the game board 2. An image display device 5 and an effect device 200 are provided in the inner region of the regulation frame 60. As a result, the game ball is prevented from colliding with the image display device 5 and the effect device 200. Further, on the surface of the game board 2, a windmill (not shown) for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. The details of the effect device 200 will be described later.

The image display device 5 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 10, and is located at the boundary between the left game area 10a and the right game area 10b. Further, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and is located at the boundary between the left game area 10a and the right game area 10b.

The right game area 10b is provided with a cushioning member 50, a meandering path 61 , a passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B. Further, on the front surface of the special variable winning ball device 7 and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, the first hold indicator 25A, and the first 2 Hold display 25B, hold display 25C, etc. are provided .

Speakers 8L and 8R capable of reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area 10. At the lower right position of the frame 3 for the game machine, a ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided, and the ball hitting operation handle is provided. The elastic force of the game ball is adjusted according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of. At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area 10, an upper plate (striking ball supply plate) for holding (storing) game balls and a lower plate for holding (storing) surplus balls from the upper plate are provided. It is provided. A stick controller 31A is attached to the member forming the lower plate, and a push button 31B is provided to the member forming the upper plate.

In the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, and the like, variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is performed. These variable displays are based on the occurrence of the first starting prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6A, or in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It becomes feasible based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the formed second start prize opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and is used in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol") which is (special identification information) is variably displayed (variable display). The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effects images. In the image display device 5, the variable display of the special symbol (also referred to as “first special symbol”) by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special symbol game and the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B (“second special symbol”) Corresponding to each of the variable display of (also referred to as)), the decorative symbol which is the identification information (decorative identification information) is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area including a plurality of variable display units such as three. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started and the predetermined time that becomes the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol The confirmed special symbol that becomes is stopped display (derivative display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, it becomes a "small hit" as a predetermined display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "miss". After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which a round game (also simply referred to as a "round") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating "1", "3", "5", and "7" are designated as big hit symbols, and the numbers indicating "2" are designated as small hit symbols. The symbol indicating "-" is a lost pattern. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbols common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

In this embodiment, among the special symbols showing the numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" which are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are rounded 14 times. The jackpot symbol is used, and the special symbol showing the numbers "1" and "5" is used as the 4-round jackpot symbol. In the jackpot game state (14 round jackpot state), which is controlled after the 14-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the movable piece (not shown) of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first period. The special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous for the player by opening the large winning opening during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round that changes to the first state is executed. At this time, the player may be notified by the notification means such as the speakers 8L and 8R so that the game ball can be hit right and flow down to the right game area 10b. Further, the image display device 5 may display an image indicating that the player should hit the right side, and notify the player to hit the right side and let the game ball flow down to the right game area 10b. In this way, the movable piece with the large winning opening open during the round receives the game ball falling in the right game area 10b, and then closes the large winning opening to make the special variable winning ball device 7 a player. It changes to the closed state, which is a disadvantageous second state for the user, and ends one round. In the 14-round jackpot state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, is the first number (for example, "14"). A game in a 14-round jackpot state in which the number of rounds executed is "14" is also referred to as a 14-time open game.

In the jackpot game state (4 round jackpot state), which is controlled after the 4-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as the first state advantageous for the player in each round. The period (the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the movable piece) is the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 14-round jackpot state. Further, in the 4-round jackpot state, the number of rounds executed is the second number (for example, "4"), which is less than the first number in the 14-round jackpot state. A game in a 4-round jackpot state in which the number of rounds executed is "4" is also referred to as a 4-round open game. In the 4-round big hit state, the player may be notified by a notification means such as speakers 8L and 8R to hit the right side and let the game ball flow down to the right game area 10b. Further, the image display device 5 may display an image indicating that the player should hit the right side, and notify the player to hit the right side and let the game ball flow down to the right game area 10b.

In the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the appearance rate of the 14 round jackpot in the case of a jackpot is set higher than that in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. That is, the selection ratio of the jackpot with high advantage is higher in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B than in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A.

14-round jackpot 14-round jackpot based on the fact that among the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7", the special symbol showing the number "3" was stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the state is completed, as one of the special game states, the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened as compared with the normal state (also referred to as "low accuracy low base state") ("low accuracy low base state"). It is controlled to "high base state"). Here, the normal state is a game state other than the special game state such as a big hit game state or a time saving state, and is a power supply state (for example, when a system reset is performed) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The same control as (the state in which the initialization process is executed after the input) is performed. If the time saving state ends when either of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed and the variable display result becomes a "big hit", whichever condition is satisfied first, Good.

14-round jackpot 14-round jackpot based on the fact that among the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" that are the symbols, the special symbol showing the number "7" was stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the state is completed, as one of the special game states different from the time saving state, for example, the time saving control in which the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened as compared with the normal state is performed, and the probability is continuously maintained. It is controlled to a probabilistic state (also referred to as "high probability high base state") as a high probability gaming state (high probability state) in which fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed.

After the special symbol indicating the number "2", which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled to the small hit game state. In this small hit game state, a variable winning operation is performed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state which is advantageous for the player, as in the 4-round big hit state. In the small hit game state, the player may be notified by a notification means such as speakers 8L and 8R to hit the right side and let the game ball flow down to the right game area 10b. Further, the image display device 5 may display an image indicating that the player should hit the right side, and notify the player to hit the right side and let the game ball flow down to the right game area 10b. In the small hit game state, the operation of opening the large winning opening for the second period by the movable piece included in the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit game state, the operation of opening the large winning opening for the second period may be controlled to be repeated a plurality of times.

The image display device 5 is arranged with decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of either the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, Variations of decorative symbols (for example, different numbers are displayed in order) are started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display in the special symbol game, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 are displayed. At, the final decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is also called the variable display result. In particular, the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is also referred to as the special figure display result. As described above, in the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B Synchronously, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "deriving"). In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to display identification information such as a decorative symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. ..

A first hold display unit 45 and a second hold display unit 46 are provided at the lower part of the image display device 5. The first hold display unit 45 and the second hold display unit 46 are display units for performing hold display corresponding to variable display that has not yet been started in the image display device 5. The first hold display unit 45 displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure hold storage number is the variable display hold storage number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 46 displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The second special figure hold storage number is the variable display hold storage number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B.

The variable display hold storage corresponding to the special figure game is performed based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize and the second starting winning prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, etc., it is still started in response to the established start condition. There is no variable display hold storage. If the special figure game using the first special figure cannot be started when the first start winning is generated, the number of stored first special figures is incremented by 1, and the special figure using the first special figure is added (incremented). Game execution is suspended. If the special figure game using the 2nd special figure cannot be started when the 2nd start winning is generated, the number of stored 2 special figures is incremented by 1 and the special figure using the 2nd special figure is added (incremented). Game execution is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the number of stored special figures of the first special figure is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1. If the number of reserved first special figures reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") when the first start prize is generated, the special figure game based on the start prize is invalidated and the prize is awarded. Only the payout of the ball may be made. Further, when the second start prize is generated, if the number of the second special figure hold storage reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the special figure game based on the start prize is invalidated and the prize is awarded. Only the payout of the ball may be made. The decrease in the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved first special figure or the number of reserved second special figure) due to the start of the special figure game is also referred to as the digestion of hold.

In the first hold display unit 45, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display unit 46, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. In the first hold display unit 45, for example, when the upper limit of the number of hold storages of the first special figure is "4", the hold number "1", from the state in which one black circle is displayed to the state in which four black circles are displayed, is displayed. It suffices if it is associated with "2", "3", and "4". In the second hold display unit 46, for example, when the upper limit of the number of hold storages of the second special figure is "4", the hold number "1" is displayed from the state where one star-shaped display is displayed to the state where four stars are displayed. , "2", "3", "4" may be associated with each other.

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control microcomputer 100, the switch circuit 110, the solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11 shown in FIG. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the winning door. The solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory makes it possible to change the state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (or does not pass) and the state in which it is easy to pass through the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. .. The solenoid 82 for the special electric accessory makes it possible to change the state in which the game ball does not pass and the state in which the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, based on the reception of the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the LEDs 241 to 249 are installed. The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, an I / O 125, and the like. The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, such as a game effect lamp 9 and LEDs 241 to 249. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. The various switches may have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a switch called a sensor. Further, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like is connected to the main board 11.

The gate switch 21 detects a game ball (gate passing ball) that has passed through the passing gate 41. Based on the detection of the gate passing ball by the gate switch 21, the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 becomes feasible. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game. In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per normal figure", the opening control that the pair of movable pieces (not shown) constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B opens the second starting winning opening is It is performed, and when a predetermined time elapses, closing control is performed to cover the second start winning opening.

In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol is variable in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal", and control to open the movable piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per normal". The game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as control for making the opening control time to be performed longer than in the normal state and control for increasing the number of times of opening compared to the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by facilitating the game and increasing the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control of the second starting winning opening is not performed. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the probabilistic state or the time saving state. ..

The first start opening switch 22A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. The second start opening switch 22B detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The count switch 23 detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7. When a game ball that has passed through various winning openings such as the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening is detected, the number of winning balls is determined in advance corresponding to each winning opening. The game ball as is paid out.

The control signal output from the main board 11 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15. This control signal is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9, and the like. A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the LEDs 241 to 249 and the like is included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, in which the first byte represents MODE (command classification) and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may always be "1", and the first bit of the EXT data may be set in advance so as to be "0".

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a RAM 102 that provides a work area for game control. , A CPU 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. Be prepared. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component by using the effect control program, fixed data, and the like read from the ROM 121. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 or the like. For example, the display control unit 123 controls for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect display to be displayed on the image display device 5.

In the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game are set by, for example, a random number circuit 104 or a game random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The indicated numerical data is counted (generated) so that it can be updated. Random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the execution of the effect can be updated and counted by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Is generated). The random number used to control the execution of the effect is also called an effect random number.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is performed using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hit ball is launched based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) of a ball hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area 10 by a launch motor or the like provided in the device. When a game ball that has flowed down the game area 10 passes (enters) various prize openings, the game ball as a prize ball is paid out. When the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit", the big winning opening is opened and the game ball can easily pass (enter), which is an advantageous state for the player. It becomes a big hit game state of.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player decides whether to drive the game ball into the left game area 10a or the right game area 10b by means of notification means such as the image display means 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. Will be notified to. The case where the player hits the game ball into the left game area 10a is a case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a normal state (also referred to as a “low probability low base state”). Further, the case where the player hits the game ball into the right game area 10b is the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the time saving state (also referred to as “low accuracy high base state”) and the probability changing state (“high”). This is the case when it is controlled to the "high accuracy base state"). In addition, when controlled to a 14-round big hit state, a 4-round big hit state, and a small hit game state, the player is notified to hit the game ball aiming at the right game area 10b by hitting right. Is urged to win a game ball in the big winning opening.

Next, the structural details of the effect device 200 provided above the image display device 5 and the configuration for operating the effect device 200 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game board to which the effect device and the regulation frame are attached. Further, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state before the effect device and the regulation frame are attached to the game board. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game board 2 is provided with a regulation frame 60 for partitioning an area for arranging the effect device 200 and the image display device 5, and an effect device 200 for performing the effect operation. ..

The game board 2 has a board surface 2a provided vertically that partitions a part of the moving space of the game ball. The above-mentioned wind turbine (not shown), a large number of obstacle nails (not shown), a normal winning ball device 6A, and the like are provided on the board surface 2a. Further, a transparent plate (not shown) is provided in front of the board surface 2a. As a result, the game ball driven into the game area 10 flows down the moving space formed between the board surface 2a and the transparent plate (not shown) while hitting an obstacle nail (not shown) or the like. An opening 2b (FIG. 4) is formed in the center of the game board 2, and a space for installing the effect device 200 and the image display device 5 (FIG. 1) is secured.

Further, the game board 2 is provided with a buffer member 50 so as to block the movement of the right-handed game ball (the game ball moving in the direction of the arrow 502). The cushioning member 50 is made of, for example, hard rubber, and is easily attached to and detached from the game board 2 by screwing. In this way, by providing a cushioning member made of hard rubber with which the right-handed game ball collides, it is possible to reduce the bounce of the game ball and prevent the bounced game ball from reaching the left game area 10a. it can. Further, when the game ball collides with the cushioning member 50, an appropriate vibration can be applied to the game board 2. Further, on the board surface 2a, a screw hole 2c and a protrusion insertion hole 2d (FIG. 4) are formed in the vicinity of the opening 2b in close proximity to each other. These screw holes 2c and protrusion insertion holes 2d are paired and formed at nine locations in the vicinity of the opening 2b.

The regulation frame 60 has a flange portion 60a that abuts on the board surface 2a and a guide portion 60b that protrudes forward from the flange portion 60a. The regulation frame 60 is formed in a shape that matches the outer shape of the opening 2b formed on the board surface 2a, and is attached to the game board 2 in a state where the flange portion 60a is in contact with the board surface 2a around the opening 2b. In the flange portion 60a, a screw insertion hole 60c and a protrusion (not shown) protruding rearward are formed in pairs at positions close to each other. The pair of screw insertion holes 60c and protrusions (not shown) are provided corresponding to the pair of screw holes 2c and protrusion insertion holes 2d formed on the board surface 2a. As a result, it can be fixed to the board surface 2a at nine places of the regulation frame 60.

Since the guide portion 60b is formed so as to project forward from the flange portion 60a, the game ball passes through the gap between the tip of the flange portion 60a and the transparent plate (not shown) provided in the front. I can't. As a result, the guide unit 60b constitutes a part that partitions the movement space of the game ball, and functions as a guide rail that guides the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area 10 in a predetermined direction. Further, the regulation frame 60 is formed with three screw insertion holes 60d (FIG. 4) for mounting the effect device 200.

The effect device 200 has a plurality of movable bodies (effect units) that operate by transmitting vibration, and a plurality of LEDs provided behind the plurality of movable bodies. On the rear surface of the effect device 200, three screw holes 200a (FIG. 4) are formed at positions corresponding to the screw insertion holes 60d (FIG. 4) formed in the regulation frame 60. As a result, the effect device 200 is attached to the game board 2 via the regulation frame 60.

The right-handed game ball jumps over the effect device 200 and enters the right game area 10b. The game ball that has entered the right game area 10b collides with the cushioning member 50. At that time, an appropriate vibration is generated in the game board 2. The vibration generated in the game board 2 is transmitted from the board surface 2a in the order of the regulation frame 60 and the effect device 200. As described above, the board surface 2a and the regulation frame 60 are fixed by the pair of screw holes 2c and the protrusion insertion holes 2d provided around the opening 2b of the board surface 2a and the pair of screws provided in the regulation frame 60. It is realized by the insertion hole 60c and the protrusion (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4, a pair of screw holes 2c ′ and protrusion insertion holes 2d ′ (marked with ′ to distinguish them from others) are provided in the vicinity of the cushioning member 50. As a result, the regulation frame 60 is fixed to the game board 2 in the vicinity of the cushioning member 50. Therefore, the vibration generated by the game ball colliding with the cushioning member 50 is easily transmitted to the regulation frame 60.

Further, as described above, the regulation frame 60 and the effect device 200 are fixed by the three screw insertion holes 60d provided in the regulation frame 60 and the three screw holes 200a provided in the effect device 200. It is realized by fastening with screws that do not. Of these, one screw insertion hole 60d ′ and one screw hole 200a ′ (with ′ attached to distinguish them from the others) are in the vicinity of the above-mentioned cushioning member 50, and the board surface 2a and the regulation frame 60 It is formed in the vicinity of a fixed portion (a portion where a pair of screw holes 2c'and a protrusion insertion hole 2d' are formed). Therefore, it is possible to vibration from the buffer member 50 transmitted to the restriction frame 60, transmitted to the performance apparatus 200 through the fixing points of the performance apparatus 200 and the regulating frame 60. As a result, the vibration generated when the game ball collides with the collision member 50 can be easily transmitted to the effect device 200.

Next, the structural details of the effect device 200 will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the effect device provided in the game machine. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view focusing on the movable body. FIG. 7A is a view showing a cut end by the cutting line VIIa-VIIa in FIG. 3, and FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of the “VIIb portion” in FIG. Further, FIG. 8 (a) is an enlarged view of the “VIIIa portion” in FIG. 6, (b) is a front view seen from the arrow b in (a), and (c) is the “VIIIc portion” in FIG. (D) is a front view seen from the arrow d in (c).

The appearance of the effect device 200 is roughly configured by a front cover body 210 having a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the front surface and a rear cover 250 attached to the rear portion of the front cover body 210.

The front cover body 210 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin, and is formed so as to bulge toward the front. As a result, an accommodation space for accommodating various parts is formed between the front cover body 210 and the rear cover 250. Further, a first mounting hole 211 having a circular opening is formed in the left portion of the front cover body 210, and a second mounting hole 212 having a circular opening is formed in the right portion. There is. Further, in the central portion of the front cover body 210, a movable body exposed hole 213 which is an elongated opening extending to the left and right is formed.

The rear cover 250 is attached to the front cover body 210 from the rear while holding the LED substrate 240 described later.

The effect device 200 has a first light emitting portion 214, a second light emitting portion 215, a movable body mounting frame 230, and first to third movable in the accommodation space formed between the front cover body 210 and the rear cover 250. Frames 231 to 233, first to third movable parts 234 to 236 (hereinafter, when these are collectively referred to as a plurality of movable bodies 220), and an LED substrate 240 to which a plurality of LEDs 241 to 249 are attached. have.

The first effect unit 214 is composed of, for example, a cylindrical portion 214a made of synthetic resin and a light emitting portion 214b made of a translucent resin having various patterns formed to cover the hollow portion of the cylindrical portion 214a. There is. The first effect unit 214 is inserted into the first mounting hole 211 and fixed to the front cover body 210. As a result, the player can visually recognize the first effect unit 214 from the first mounting hole 211. An LED 249 attached to the LED substrate 240 is arranged behind the first effect unit 214. As a result, the light emitted from the LED 249 is emitted from the light emitting unit 214b and is visually recognized by the player.

Like the first effect unit 214, the second effect unit 215 is also composed of a cylindrical portion 215a and a light emitting unit 215b, which is inserted into the second mounting hole 212 and fixed to the front cover body 210. .. Further, an LED 241 attached to the LED substrate 240 is arranged behind the second effect unit 215, and the light emitted from the LED 241 is emitted from the light emitting unit 215b.

As described above, the effect device 200 includes one effect body (first effect unit 214 and one second effect unit 215) on which light is emitted. The first effect unit 214 itself and the second effect unit 215 itself are fixed to the front cover body 210 and do not move. On the other hand, the effect device 200 has a plurality of movable bodies 220 that can move themselves between the first effect unit 214 and the second effect unit 215. The plurality of movable bodies 220 are the first to third movable frames 231 to 233 and the first to third movable portions 234 to 236 that are inserted into the movable body exposed holes 213 via the movable body mounting frame 230. .. The first movable frame 231 and the first movable portion 234 and the third movable frame 233 and the third movable portion 236 have a line-symmetrical configuration with respect to a virtual line extending in the vertical direction. Therefore, the structural details of the first movable frame 231 and the first movable portion 234 will be described, and the structural details of the third movable frame 233 and the third movable portion 236 will be omitted.

The movable body mounting frame 230 is made of, for example, synthetic resin, and is formed in a bow shape curved downward. The movable body mounting frame 230 is a front cover with screws (not shown) inserted through the first protrusion 230a and the second protrusion 230b in a state of being in contact with the lower side 213a (FIG. 5) of the movable body exposure hole 213. It is fixed to the body 210. As a result, it is possible to secure a gap for inserting the plurality of movable bodies 220 between the movable body mounting frame 230 and the upper side 213b (FIG. 5) of the movable body exposed hole 213. Further, on the rear surface of the movable body mounting frame 230, a first protrusion 230a (FIG. 6) and a second protrusion 230b (FIG. 6) projecting rearward are formed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first movable frame 231 has a frame body 231e having a bulge toward the front and a light emitting portion insertion hole 231b formed at the tip thereof, and a bulge toward the front. It is provided with a frame body 231f in which a light emitting portion insertion hole 231c is formed at the tip thereof, and a connecting bar 231d for connecting the frame body 231e and the frame body 231f. The connecting bar 231d is formed with an elongated hole-shaped enlarged hole 231a having a major axis set in the vertical direction. In the first movable frame 231, the frame body 231e and the frame body 231f are inserted into the recess 230e formed in the movable body mounting frame 230, and the first protrusion 230a formed in the movable body mounting frame 230 is an enlarged hole 231a. Is inserted into.

The first movable portion 234 includes a connecting bar 234c that connects the first light emitting portion 234a and the second light emitting portion 234b that emit light from the rear, and the first light emitting portion 234a and the second light emitting portion 234b. have. The first light emitting portion 234a is a portion that protrudes slightly downward in the front direction, and emits light from the LED 242 (FIG. 5) provided in the rear toward the front. Further, the second light emitting portion 234b is a portion that protrudes slightly downward in the front direction, and emits light from the LED 243 (FIG. 5) provided in the rear toward the front. The first light emitting portion 234a is inserted into the light emitting portion insertion hole 231b formed in the first movable frame 231 and the second light emitting portion 234b is inserted into the light emitting portion insertion hole 231c formed in the first movable frame 231. Is inserted into. As a result, the first movable portion 234 is inserted into the first movable frame 231.

Behind the first movable frame 231 and the first movable portion 234, a rear cover 250 for holding the LED substrate 240, which is fixed to the front cover body 210 (FIG. 5), is arranged. The LED substrate 240 is formed with a protrusion insertion hole 240a at a position corresponding to the first protrusion 230a formed on the movable body mounting frame 230. Further, the rear cover 250 is formed with a protrusion insertion hole 250a at a position corresponding to the first protrusion 230a formed on the movable body mounting frame 230. The first protrusion 230a inserted through the expansion hole 231a is inserted into the protrusion insertion hole 240a and the protrusion insertion hole 250a in succession.

As shown in FIG. 7A, a first movable frame 231 and a first movable portion 234 that can be visually recognized by the player are arranged in the gap between the front cover body 210 and the movable body mounting frame 230. The position of the first movable frame 231 in the front-rear direction is determined when the front surface of the connecting bar 231d abuts on the movable body mounting frame 230. Compared to the first movable frame 231 that is positioned in the front-rear direction in this way, the gap formed between the front cover body 210 and the movable body mounting frame 230 is larger. As a result, the first movable frame 231 has a structure that allows movement with respect to the front cover body 210 and the movable body mounting frame 230. For example, a gap G1 is set between the front cover body 210 and the first movable frame 231 and a gap G2 is set between the first movable frame 231 and the movable body mounting frame 230.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the expansion hole 233a formed in the third movable frame 233 is an opening larger than the outer shape of the second protrusion 230b formed in the movable body mounting frame 230. Since the expansion hole 233a is a long hole having a long axis in the vertical direction in particular, there are more gaps above or below the left or right side of the inserted second protrusion 230b. As described above, a gap is formed between the expansion hole 233a and the second protrusion 230b to positively allow the movement of the first movable frame 231 with respect to the movable body mounting frame 230. This also applies to the relationship between the first protrusion 230a and the expansion hole 231a, which have a structure line-symmetrical with the second protrusion 230b and the expansion hole 233a.

As a result, the first movable frame 231 inserted between the front cover body 210 (FIG. 5) and the movable body mounting frame 230 has gaps G1 and G2 (FIG. 7 (a)), and the first movable frame 231. It is possible to swing by the expansion hole 231a formed in. As a result, the vibration generated when the game ball collides with the collision member 50 (FIG. 4) is transmitted to the effect device 200 (FIG. 4), so that the first movable frame 231 swings.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the protrusion insertion hole 250a formed in the rear cover 250 has a gap with the first protrusion 230a as compared with the expansion hole 231a formed in the first movable frame 231. Is small. Further, the gap between the protrusion insertion hole 240a formed in the LED substrate 240 and the first protrusion 230a is also small. As a result, the movable body mounting frame 230 can be accurately positioned with respect to the LED substrate 240 and the rear cover 250.

Further, in order to positively allow the movement of the first movable portion 234 with respect to the first movable frame 231, between the first movable frame 231 and the first movable portion 234 inserted into the first movable frame 231. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, a gap G3 and a gap G4 are set. As a result, the first movable portion 234 is flutterably attached to the first movable frame 231. As a result, the vibration generated when the game ball collides with the collision member 50 (FIG. 4) is transmitted to the effect device 200 (FIG. 4), so that the first movable portion 234 swings.

Further, a second movable frame 232 and a second movable portion 235 are arranged in the center of the movable body exposed hole 213 (FIG. 5) formed in the front cover body 210. As shown in FIG. 6, the second movable frame 232 includes a frame body 232h in which the light emitting portion insertion hole 232c is formed, a frame body 232i in which the light emitting portion insertion portion 232d is formed, and a light emitting portion insertion hole 232e. The frame body 232j is provided with a connecting bar 232f for connecting the frame body 232h and the frame body 232i, and a connecting bar 232g for connecting the frame body 232i and the frame body 232j. Further, a first protruding portion 232a projecting rearward is formed at the connecting portion between the frame body 232h and the connecting bar 232f. Further, a second protruding portion 232b projecting rearward is formed at the connecting portion between the frame body 232j and the connecting bar 232g. The frame body 232h, the frame body 232i, and the frame body 232j of the second movable frame 232 are inserted into the recess 230f formed in the movable body mounting frame 230.

The second movable portion 235 includes a connecting bar 235d that connects the first to third light emitting portions 235a to 235c that emit light incident from the rear, the first light emitting portion 235a, and the second light emitting portion 235b. It has a connecting bar 235e that connects the second light emitting unit 235b and the third light emitting unit 235c. The first light emitting unit 235a emits light from the LED 244 (FIG. 5) provided at the rear toward the front. The second light emitting unit 235b emits light from the LED 245 (FIG. 5) provided at the rear toward the front. Further, the third light emitting unit 235c emits the light from the LED 246 (FIG. 5) provided at the rear toward the front. In the second movable portion 235, the first light emitting portion 235a is inserted into the light emitting portion insertion hole 232c, the second light emitting portion 235b is inserted into the light emitting portion insertion portion 232d, and the third light emitting portion 235c emits light. By being inserted into the partial insertion hole 232e, it is inserted into the second movable frame 232.

Behind the second movable frame 232 and the second movable portion 235, a rear cover 250 for holding the LED substrate 240, which is fixed to the front cover body 210 (FIG. 5), is arranged. The LED substrate 240 is formed with a protrusion insertion hole 240b at a position corresponding to the first protrusion 232a formed on the second movable frame 232 and a protrusion insertion hole 240c at a position corresponding to the second protrusion 232b. ing. Further, the rear cover 250 has a protrusion insertion hole 250b at a position corresponding to the first protrusion 232a formed on the second movable frame 232 and a protrusion insertion hole 250c at a position corresponding to the second protrusion 232b. It is formed. The first protrusion 232a is inserted in succession to the protrusion insertion hole 240b and the protrusion insertion hole 250b. Further, the second protrusion 232b is inserted in succession to the protrusion insertion hole 240c and the protrusion insertion hole 250c.

As shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the protrusion insertion hole 240b and the protrusion insertion hole 250b are provided with a gap G5 between the protrusion insertion hole 240b and the inserted first protrusion 232a, and are inside the insertion hole. It is a so-called expansion hole that allows the movement of the first protrusion 232a in the above. The protrusion insertion hole 240c and the protrusion insertion hole 250c are also so-called expansion holes that allow the movement of the inserted second protrusion 232b.

Further, the gap between the front cover body 210 (FIG. 5) to which the second movable frame 232 is attached and the movable body mounting frame 230 is larger than that of the second movable frame 232, allowing the second movable frame 232 to move. There is a gap to do. As a result, the second movable frame 232 is attached so as to be swingable.

Further, the gap between the front cover body 210 (FIG. 5) and the second movable frame 232, the light emitting portion insertion hole 232c, and the light emitting portion insertion hole 232e are second movable between the second movable portion 235. A gap is set to allow the movement of the portion 235. Therefore, the second movable portion 235 is oscillatingly attached to the second movable frame 232. As a result, the vibration generated when the game ball collides with the collision member 50 is transmitted to the effect device 200, so that the second movable frame 232 and the second movable portion 235 are swung.

The LEDs 241 to 249 arranged behind the plurality of movable bodies 200 emit light in accordance with the period during which the player strikes right. As described above, this period is a period in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a time saving state, a probability variation state, a 14-round jackpot state, a 4-round jackpot state, and a small hit gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a right-handed period). To do).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the generated vibration is transmitted to the effect device 200 by colliding the gaming ball driven into the gaming area with the buffer member 50, and the first to third movable frames 231 to 3 The 233 and the first to third movable parts 234 to 236 can be operated (vibrated). In this way, in order to operate the plurality of movable bodies 220, the game ball may be driven so as to collide with the cushioning member 50, and it is necessary to separately provide a driving means for the plurality of movable bodies 220 and a detecting means for the game ball. There is no. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suppressed.

Further, when the player hits the game ball into the right game area 10b (hits right), the game ball can collide with the buffer member 50 to operate the plurality of movable bodies 220. Since the player maximizes the amount of operation of the hitting ball operation handle, right-handed hitting is surely executed by turning the hitting ball operation handle to the right until it cannot be turned any further. Therefore, a difficult operation is not required to hit right. As a result, the player can easily operate the plurality of movable bodies 220.

Further, each of the plurality of movable bodies 220 is attached to the effect device 200 so as to be able to swing. Therefore, the vibration is transmitted to the effect device 200 and the plurality of movable bodies 220 can be operated at the same time only by colliding the game ball with the buffer member 50. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

Further, since the cushioning member 50 can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 by screwing, the cushioning member 50 can be easily replaced. As a result, it is possible to suppress problems that occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, behind each of the plurality of movable bodies 220, LEDs 241 to 249 that emit light are provided. As a result, light can be emitted from the plurality of movable bodies 220, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Further, since various patterns are formed on the light emitting portions of the plurality of movable bodies 220, when the LEDs 241 to 249 emit light while the plurality of movable bodies 220 are operating (during motion), the plurality of movable bodies 220 emit light. The mode of the emitted light can be changed. As a result, the player pays more attention to the movements of the plurality of movable bodies 220, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, by providing the fixing points between the game board 2 and the regulation frame 60 and the fixing points between the regulation frame 60 and the effect device 200 in the vicinity of the cushioning member 50, the game ball collides with the cushioning member 50. The generated vibration can be easily transmitted to the effect device 200. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the operation (swing) of the plurality of movable bodies 220.

Further, a first effect unit 214 and a second effect unit 215 are provided in the vicinity of the plurality of movable bodies 220 that operate. Since the first effect unit 214 and the second effect unit 215 are fixed to the front cover 210, they do not sway. As a result, the movements of the plurality of movable bodies 220 that move (swing) can be made more conspicuous, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, the timing at which the LEDs 241 to 249 emit light is matched with the right-handed period in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a time saving state or the like. The right-handed period is notified to the player by the speakers 8L and 8R and the image display device 5. Therefore, right-handed hitting can be appropriately executed during the right-handed hitting period. As a result, it is detected whether or not the player is right-handed or whether or not the movable body is swinging in order to match the timing when the plurality of movable bodies 220 are swaying with the timing when the LEDs 241 to 249 emit light. It is not necessary to separately provide a sensor or the like. As a result, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suppressed.

Further, since the LEDs 241 to 249 emit light at the timing of the right-handed hitting period, the light emitted from the plurality of movable bodies 220 can notify the player that the right-handed hitting period is in effect. That is, the LEDs 241 to 249 can function as a notification means for notifying the right-handed period, and the game can proceed smoothly.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Although the ease of swinging of the plurality of movable bodies 220 is not particularly mentioned, for example, the one arranged farther from the shock absorber 50 may be configured to be easier to swing. That is, the second movable frame 232 and the second movable portion 235 have various gaps larger than those of the first movable frame 231 and the first movable portion 234 and are easily swung, and the third movable frame 233 and the third movable portion 336. May have a configuration in which a larger gap is provided to facilitate the movement. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the distant movable body to transmit vibrations, and it is possible to match the magnitude of the sway between the plurality of movable bodies 220. In addition, various gaps may be made different in order to cause different movements among the plurality of movable bodies 220. For example, various gaps between the second movable frame 232 and the second movable portion 235 arranged at the center may be set larger than the others so that different operations are performed among the plurality of movable bodies 220. As a result, the plurality of movable bodies 220 can be made to perform complicated movements, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the left game area 10a and the right game area 10b are arranged with the center of the game area 10 in the left-right direction as a boundary, but the boundary position is not limited to the center. The size of the left game area 10a and the size of the right game area 10b may also be different. That is, when the operating amount of the hitting ball operation handle is increased and the firing intensity is increased, the game ball is driven into the right game area 10b, and when the operating amount of the hitting ball operating handle is decreased and the firing intensity is decreased. , The mode may be such that the game ball is driven into the left game area 10a.

Further, although the LEDs 241 to 249 are attached to one LED substrate 240, for example, an LED substrate to which the LED is attached may be provided for each movable body. Further, the movable body itself may be attached with an LED, and the movable body and the LED may be integrally configured.

Further, the mounting position of the movable body, the number of mounted movable bodies, and the number of sources and sources of vibration for operating the movable body are not particularly limited. For example, the movable body may be oscillated by transmitting the vibration generated by the collision of the game ball to the obstacle nail provided in the vicinity of the regulation frame 60 and the effect device 200, or the passing gate 41. At this time, a vibration transmission member may be separately provided by connecting the regulation frame 60, the obstacle nail, or the passing gate 41 and the effect device 200 to facilitate the transmission of the vibration generated by the collision to the movable body. In this way, by providing a plurality of vibration sources in which the movable body operates, it is possible to set more opportunities for the movable body to operate. In addition, a movable body is oscillatingly attached to the front surface of the normal winning ball device 6A, and the moving body is vibrated by vibration generated when the flowing game ball collides with the normal winning ball device 6A or an obstacle nail provided in the vicinity. It may be an operation mode. In this case, when the left-handed game ball falls downward, it collides with the normal winning ball device 6A, and the movable body can be swung. Further, a movable body may be separately provided in the game frame outside the game area 10, or an effect device having the movable body may be separately provided below the effect device 200. As a result, the movable bodies provided at a plurality of places can be operated, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, provided on the upper left portion of the performance apparatus of the movable body, it may be caused to swing by the vibration generated when the left stamped gaming balls collide with the performance apparatus 200 and restriction frame 60.

Further, the movable body may be oscillatingly attached to the effect device that moves between the standby position that is difficult for the player to see and the advance position that advances into the game area and is easy for the player to see. As a result, the movable body can be swung when the effect device is moved. Further, by setting the standby position close to the vibration source (for example, the buffer member 50) and the advance position farther than the vibration source, the movable body of the effect device in the standby position is greatly shaken to the advance position. A movable body of a certain production device can be made to vibrate small.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the game machine. The number of rented balls that are circulated and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 5 Display device 10 Game area 10a Left game area 10b Right game area 60 Restriction frame 200 Production device 210 Front cover body 220 Multiple movable bodies 230 Movable body mounting frame 231 1st movable frame 232 2nd movable Frame 233 Third movable frame 234 First movable part 235 Second movable part 236 Third movable part 241 to 249 LED

Claims (1)

The collided part where the game medium launched toward a specific area in the game area can collide,
An effect device having a first effect unit having a plurality of movable bodies and a second effect unit arranged in the vicinity of the first effect unit.
A light emitting means capable of emitting light from the first production unit to the front of the game machine,
It is provided with a state control means capable of controlling a normal state, a special state in which the game medium is launched toward the specific area, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The first production section and the second production section are decorated.
The collided portion is provided in an area where the game medium can move.
The effect device is provided outside the movable area of the game medium.
The vibration generated by the collision of the game medium with the collided portion is transmitted, so that the first effect unit operates, while the second effect unit does not operate.
The light emitting means emits light during the period controlled by the special state.
A game machine characterized by that.