JP6785034B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which an electric motor is used to operate a first accessory member via a base operation generating mechanism, and this electric motor is used to operate a second accessory member via a link mechanism. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-239822

However, in Patent Document 1, the second accessory member (second effect body) can be operated by using the electric motor (driving means) for operating the first accessory member (first effect body). However, the driving force of the electric motor must be transmitted via the link mechanism, which not only complicates the structure and easily causes a failure, but also integrates the first accessory member and the second accessory member. Since it is a member, there is a problem that the effect of the operation of these accessory members becomes monotonous, and the game entertainment cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and can realize a structure in which the second effect body is moved by the driving means of the first effect body with a simple configuration, and by the operation of the second effect body. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine described in means 1
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first effect body (for example, the first effect body 400) that is visible to the player and is operably provided, and
A first operating means for operating the first effect body (for example, a vertical movement motor 411) and
A second effect body (for example, the second effect body 500) provided at a position where the first effect body can come into contact with the first effect body by operating the first effect body.
A second operating means for operating the second effect body in a predetermined direction including a direction from the retracted position to the effect position and a direction from the effect position to the retracted position .
With
The second directing body is
The interlocking operation portion that operates the different specific direction from the predetermined direction in conjunction with the first presentation member by coming into contact with the first directing member in the first operation of the effect (e.g., the first moving body 510 , Second moving body 520, third moving body 530 and fourth moving body 540).
When it is arranged at the retracted position, it does not abut with the first effect body, and when it is arranged at the effect position, it abuts with the first effect body.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a structure in which the second effect body is operated by the driving means of the first effect body can be realized with a simple configuration, and the first effect body comes into contact with the interlocking operation unit of the second effect body to form a second effect. Since the effect body is operated, the game entertainment can be improved by the operation of the second effect body.
The gaming machine described in means 2
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first effect body (for example, the first effect body 400) provided so as to be movable, and
A first operating means for operating the first effect body (for example, a vertical movement motor 411) and
A second effect body (for example, the second effect body 500) capable of coming into contact with the first effect body by operating the first effect body, and
A second operating means for operating the second effect body from the first position to the second position,
With
The second effect body can come into contact with the first effect body based on the movement to the second position, and operates in conjunction with the first effect body by the contact with the first effect body. Has an interlocking operation unit,
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2 .
A concealing portion (for example, a center decorative frame 51) capable of concealing at least a part of the first effect body is provided.
The first effect body has a width dimension larger than the width dimension (for example, the diameter L1 of the rotating body 403) of a portion exposed from the concealed portion (for example, a portion approximately half of the rotating body 403) when operating at least. It has a contact portion (for example, a contact portion 405 formed in the left-right width dimension L2 and a contact portion 406 formed in the left-right width dimension L3), and the corresponding contact portion can contact the interlocking operation portion. (For example, a portion where the abutting portion 405 abuts on the abutted portion 512g, 532j and the abutting portion 406 abuts on the abutted portion 522g, 542j).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the contact portion is concealed by the concealing portion, the contact portion does not interfere with the effect of the effect, and the first effect body has a large width dimension, and the second effect body is interlocked with the contact portion. Since it can come into contact with the moving portion, the second effect body can be operated stably.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3 .
When the first effect body comes into contact with the interlocking operation unit and the second effect body is operated, the guide means for guiding the operation direction of the second effect body (for example, the first movable plate 512 and the second effect body). A portion in which the movable plate 522 is movably guided in the vertical direction by the guide rods 512c and 522c, and a portion in which the third movable plate 532 and the fourth movable plate 542 are movably guided in the vertical direction by the guide rods 531c and 541c. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second effector can be stably guided in the operating direction by the guiding means.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4 .
The interlocking operation portion has a shape in which at least a part of the first effect body is fitted (for example, each of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, 540 is a contacted portion protruding forward from the lower end edge thereof. 512g, 522g, 532j, 542j and the contacted portions 512h, 522h, 532k, 542k protruding downward from the lower end edge thereof, which are formed so as to form a substantially L-shape in side view).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the driving force can be stably applied to the second effect body from the first effect body.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and means 1.
The first effect body comes into contact with the interlocking operation unit after the second effect body moves from a position separated from the first effect body to a position close to the first effect body (for example, each moving body 510, 520, 530, After the 540 moves from the second retracted position to the second advance position, which is an upper position of the first effect body 400, the first effect body 400 rises, and the back surfaces of the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 are covered. (Parts that abut on the lower surface of the abutting portions 512g, 522g, 532j, 542j),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second effect body is used by combining the movement of the second effect body to a position close to the first effect body and the operation of the second effect body by the first effect body. Since it is possible to perform the desired production, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, means 1 and means 2.
The first effect body performs a first operation (for example, an operation in which the first effect body 400 rises from a first retracted position to a first advance position) and operates the second effect body in conjunction with the second effect body. A second operation different from the first operation (for example, an operation in which the rotating body 403 rotates) is possible.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by combining the first motion and the second motion, it is possible to execute the effect using the first effect body and the second effect body, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is a front perspective view which shows the effect unit in the state which the 1st effect body is arranged in the 1st retract position, and the 2nd effect body is arranged in the 2nd retract position. It is a front perspective view which shows the effect unit in the state which the 2nd effect body is arranged in the 2nd advance position. It is a front perspective view which shows the effect unit in the state which the 1st effect body is arranged in the 1st advance position. It is a front view which shows the 1st effect body. It is a rear view which shows the 1st effect body. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the drive part. (A) is a plan view showing a state in which the second effect body is arranged in the second retracted position, and (B) is a plan view in which the second effect body moves from the second retracted position to the second advanced position. It is a plan schematic view which shows the progress, and (C) is a plan plan schematic diagram which shows the state which the 2nd effect body is arranged in the 2nd advance position. (A) is a front perspective view showing the first moving body and the second moving body in the second effect body, and (B) is a rear perspective view showing the first moving body and the second moving body in the second effect body. It is a figure. (A) is a front perspective view showing a third moving body and a fourth moving body in the second effect body, and (B) is a rear perspective view showing the third moving body and the fourth moving body in the second effect body. It is a figure. (A) is a schematic plan view showing the state of the drive unit when the second effect body is arranged at the second retracted position, and (B) is a plan view showing the state of the drive unit when the second effect body is arranged at the second retracted position. It is a plan schematic diagram which shows the state of the drive part in the case of. (A) is a schematic plan view showing the state of the drive unit when the second effect body is arranged at the second retracted position, and (B) is a plan view showing the state of the drive unit when the second effect body is arranged at the second retracted position. It is a plan schematic diagram which shows the state of the drive part in the case of. (A) is a front schematic view showing an effect unit in which the first effect body is arranged in the first retracted position and the second effect body is arranged in the second retracted position, and (B) is the first schematic view. It is a front schematic view which shows the effect unit which the effect body is arranged in the 1st evacuation position, and the 2nd effect body is arranged in the 2nd advance position. (A) is a front schematic view showing an effect unit in contact with a second effect body in which the first effect body is arranged in the second advance position, and (B) is a front schematic view in which the first effect body is in the first advance position. It is a front schematic view which shows the effect unit which raised the 2nd effect body from the 2nd advance position by being arranged in. (A) is a perspective view of a main part showing a state in which the first effect body and the second effect body arranged at the second advance position are in contact with each other in the front-rear direction, and (B) is an enlarged plan view of the main part. Is. (A) is a perspective view of a main part showing a state in which the first effect body and the second effect body arranged at the second advance position are in contact with each other in the front-rear direction, and (B) is an enlarged plan view of the main part. Is. It is a front view which shows the production unit in the state which the 2nd effect body is arranged in the 2nd advance position. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 18, and FIG. 18B is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine 1 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) is roughly divided into a game board 2 (gauge board) constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame 3 (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. ) And. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area. The game board 2 in the present embodiment is composed of a non-translucent member such as a veneer board, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game board 2 is a translucent member such as an acrylic board. It may be composed of.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are identified in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variablely display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do.

In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". ..

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game are supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, the effect symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variablely displayed. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is started. Fluctuations (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) of the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) are started in the effect 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 variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. , The final stop symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the effect symbol, is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect 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 special symbols and effect symbols is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the effect symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). ..

There are eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number of types as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as "big hit" combinations and "missing" combinations can be configured (for example, seven types). 9 types, etc.).

A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). 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 effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established 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, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. It is performed in the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved storage display area 5U. In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the start when the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. The hold memory display generated based on the winning is a round white display.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area).

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded open state where it is easy to enter.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at a position below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. In addition to the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game balls are detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is a first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal pattern (also called "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3. It should be noted that decorative portions imitating speakers are provided at the lower left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Further, a game effect LED 9 is provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

A hit ball supply that holds (stores) a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball paid out by renting to a hitting ball launching device at a predetermined position of a game machine frame 3 below the game area. A plate is provided.

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 an LED 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, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game 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 main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effect such as display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect LED9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric parts of the above to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is driven to turn on / off in the game effect LED 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that performs the above.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything that has it will do. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides the area, the CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

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.

To control the progress of these games, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU103) uses a random number (big hit determination) extracted from the random number circuit 104 based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. A random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit in the variation display based on the start prize, and a random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 (random number for determining the variation pattern) are used for the variation pattern (variation). The display time) is determined from a plurality of variation patterns, and the determined variation pattern is set. In addition, a variation pattern with a short variation display time is determined by opening and closing the jackpot door of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the jackpot game state, updating the game state after the jackpot game is completed, and updating the game status flag. Set the processing to make the probability change state that the time saving state and the lottery probability of the jackpot that are easy to be easily done are higher than the normal state (for example, 10 times the normal state (low probability state)), and the number of fluctuations to make the time saving state and the probability change state (Set), and when the set number of fluctuations is executed, a process of ending the time saving state or the probability change state is performed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. 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 variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable 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.

Further, in this embodiment, the game board 2 is formed with an opening 2c, and the effect display device 5 is arranged on the rear side of the opening 2c. A frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2. Further, an effect unit 200 shown in FIG. 3 is provided between the back surface of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. Further, a plurality of electronic components such as various motors, sensors, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) provided in the effect unit 200 are connected to the effect control board 12. In FIG. 2, the illustration of these electronic components is omitted.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various effect control patterns, and the like. There is.

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect LED 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be performed is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern table may store an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol which is the special symbol display result. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without the variation display of the effect symbol. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variation time effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

As the advance notice effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbol, for example, a step-up notice in which a predetermined image is gradually switched, a line notice in which a character appears and speaks a line, and a predetermined image are interrupted and displayed. A big hit notice such as a cut-in notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit, a reach notice that suggests whether or not to reach, a pseudo-ream notice that announces whether or not to become a pseudo-ream, and a stop symbol notice that announces a stop symbol , Includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of the fluctuation display or when the reach is established, such as a latent notice for notifying whether or not the game state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent).

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, such that a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 20 is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous normal symbol game is completed after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The game of pachinko is started.

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 result of the fluctuation display 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 normal 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 "out of normal symbol". Become. In response to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, when the fluctuation display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed. The final confirmed special symbol (special symbol display result) that is the result is derived and displayed. 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 if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "off". A predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of these predetermined display results is stopped and displayed. , It suffices to control the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as a "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened during the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, thereby causing a special variable winning ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "16"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the rounds may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening). ..

In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A , Of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variable display of the effect symbol is started corresponding to the start of any of the special symbol games.

When the special symbol that is the outlier symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. In some cases, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally off”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “off”.

When the special symbol that is the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the final effect symbol which is a predetermined reach-out combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variation display result is "out of reach".

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, there are a plurality of types after the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the change display state of the effect symbol being in the reach state. Of the jackpot combinations of, the finalized effect symbols that are the predetermined jackpot combinations are stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect.

Next, the effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 20. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view showing an effect unit in a state where the first effect body is arranged in the first retracted position and the second effect body is arranged in the second retracted position. FIG. 4 is a front perspective view showing an effect unit in a state where the second effect body is arranged at the second advance position. FIG. 5 is a front perspective view showing an effect unit in a state where the first effect body is arranged at the first advance position.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect unit 200 in this embodiment has a first effect body 400 and a second effect body 500. The first effect body 400 is below the effect display device 5, and is described later by the game board 2 and the center decorative frame 51 (see FIG. 1) from the player to the upper end portion (more specifically, the first effect body 400). It is provided so as to be able to move up and down (up and down) between the first retracted position where only the upper end portion of the rotating body 211 of the rotating body 211 is invisible and the first advanced position which is a position above the first retracted position. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the second effect body 500 has a first moving body 510, a second moving body 520, a third moving body 530, and a fourth moving body 540. Of the first moving body 510, the second moving body 520, the third moving body 530, and the fourth moving body 540, the first moving body 510 and the third moving body 530 are on the left side of the effect display device 5. A second retractable position on the left side, which is invisible to the player by the game board 2 and the center decorative frame 51, and a second advance position, which is in front of the effect display device 5, are provided so as to be horizontally movable. Further, the second moving body 520 and the fourth moving body 540 are on the right side of the effect display device 5, and are invisible to the player by the game board 2 and the center decorative frame 51, and the second retracted position on the right side and the second. It is provided so that it can be moved horizontally between the advance position and the advance position. In the following, the left second retracted position and the right second retracted position may be collectively referred to as a second retracted position. In this embodiment, since the game board 2 is composed of a non-transmissive member such as a veneer plate as described above, the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540 are moved from the player at the second retracted position. Although it is invisible, the present invention is not limited to this, and each moving body 510, 520, 530, 540 can be formed by forming the game board 2 with a translucent member such as an acrylic plate. It may be visible to the player at the second retracted position.

The first mobile body 510, the second mobile body 520, the third mobile body 530, and the fourth mobile body 540 are arranged at the second advance positions, so that the first mobile body 510, the second mobile body 520, and the fourth mobile body 540 are arranged. The two moving bodies 520 and the third moving body 530, and the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and are engaged with each other to form an integral large accessory.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in the state where the second effect body 500 in the present embodiment is arranged at the second advance position, the first effect body 400 moves from the first retracted position to the first advance position. By moving toward, the first effect body 400 comes into contact with a part of the second effect body 500 from below, and the second effect body 500 moves upward from the second advance position by the first effect body 400. It is supposed to (rise). Hereinafter, the configuration of the effect unit 200 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the effect unit 200 has a first frame 301, a second frame 302, and a third frame. The first frame 301 is a member having a substantially rod shape that is long in the left-right direction, and is arranged at the upper end portion of the effect unit 200. Further, in the left portion of the first frame 301, a long hole 301a curved from the left rear portion of the first frame 301 to the central portion in the left-right width direction is formed. Further, on the right side of the first frame 301, a long hole 301b curved from the right rear part of the first frame 301 to the central part in the left-right width direction is formed. Further, in the elongated holes 301a and 301b, upper moving bodies 301c and 301c are suspended so as to be horizontally movable along the elongated holes 301a and 301b. These upper moving bodies 301c and 301c support the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 constituting the second effect body 500 so as to be movable in the horizontal direction from above. Further, through holes 301d facing in the vertical direction are formed in these upper moving bodies 301c and 301c (see FIG. 10A).

Further, the second frame 302 is a member having a substantially rod shape that is elongated in the vertical direction, and is arranged at the left end portion of the effect unit 200. A pivotal shaft 302a facing in the front-rear direction is formed in the second frame 302, and one end of the support arm 304 on the longitudinal side is rotatably pivotally supported on the pivotal shaft 302a. There is. The support arm 304 is formed with an elongated hole 304a having a long length on the longitudinal direction side, and the elongated hole 304a is provided on the back surface side of the third moving body 530 constituting the second effect body 500. The supported pin 533 is inserted.

Further, the third frame 303 is a member having a substantially rod shape that is elongated in the vertical direction, and is arranged at the right end portion of the effect unit 200. A pivot shaft 303a is formed so as to project forward in the third frame 303, and one end of the support arm 305 on the longitudinal side is rotatably pivotally supported on the pivot shaft 303a. ing. The support arm 305 is formed with a long hole 305a having a long length on the longitudinal direction side, and the long hole 305a is provided on the back side of the third moving body 530 constituting the second effect body 500. The supported pin 543 is inserted.

Further, the effect unit 200 has a driving unit 310 that gives a driving force for horizontal movement to the first moving body 510, the second moving body 520, the third moving body 530, and the fourth moving body 540. , The first effect body 400 is arranged in front of the drive unit 310.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first effect body 400 has a movable body 401 and a base body 402 that supports the movable body 401 from behind. The rotating body 403 is rotatably supported by a pivot axis (not shown) facing the front-rear direction at the central portion in the left-right width direction at the upper end portion on the front side of the movable body 401. A rotation motor 404 is attached to the back side of the movable body 401. By driving the rotary motor 404, it is possible to rotate the rotating body 403 in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction in a front view via a plurality of gears (not shown).

Further, a contact portion 405 is formed on the left side of the rotating body 403 at the upper end portion of the movable body 401, and a contact portion 406 is formed on the right side of the rotating body 403 at the upper end portion of the movable body 401. The upper surfaces of these contact portions 405 and 406 are formed as flat surfaces facing in the horizontal direction. The left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406 are the sum of the left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406. It is formed so as to be longer than the diameter L1 of 403.

Further, a pair of upper and lower protrusions 407 and 407 are formed to protrude rearward at the left lower end of the movable body 401, and a pair of upper and lower protrusions 408 and 408 are formed at the right lower end of the movable body 401. A protrusion is formed toward the rear. Further, a rack portion 416 having a plurality of tooth portions along the vertical direction is formed at the left end portion of the movable body 401.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a guide groove 409 elongated in the vertical direction is formed on the left portion of the base body 402, and a guide groove elongated in the vertical direction is formed on the right portion of the base body 402. 410 is formed. Of these guide grooves 409 and 410, protrusions 407 and 407 are inserted through the guide grooves 409, and protrusions 408 and 408 are inserted through the guide grooves 410.

A vertical movement motor 411 is attached to the back side of the base body 402. A rotation shaft (not shown) of the vertical movement motor 411 penetrates the base body 402 and is arranged on the front side of the base body 402, and a gear 412 is pivotally supported at the tip of the pivot shaft. At the lower left end portion on the front side of the base body 402, a plurality of gears 413, 414, 415 are rotatably supported with respect to a pivot axis (not shown) facing the front-rear direction. The gear 412 meshes with the tooth portion formed on the rack portion 416 via these gears 413, 414 and 415. Therefore, in the first effect body 400 of the present embodiment, when the vertical movement motor 411 is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the movable body 401 via a plurality of gears 421, 413, 414, 415. The movable body 401 is movable (up and down) in the vertical direction along the guide grooves 409 and 410 by the driving force.

Below the guide groove 409 on the front side of the base body 402, there is a photo sensor 417 capable of detecting the rack portion 416 (dog provided at a predetermined position of the rack portion 416) in the state of being arranged at the lowermost position. It is provided. Further, as will be described later, the upper right end portion of the base body 402 abuts on the second effect body 500 arranged at the second advance position to prevent the second effect body 500 from swinging in the front-rear direction. A rocking prevention unit 418 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 8, the drive unit 310 includes a lower case body 601, a middle case body 604 attached to the lower case body 601 from above, and an upper case attached to the middle case body 604 from above. Has a body 630 and. Further, in the front portion of the lower case body 601, a recess 601a is formed which is open upward and has a long width in the left-right width direction. Behind the recess 601a in the lower case body 601 is a recess 601b that opens upward and is elongated in the left-right width direction.

In addition, rack bodies 602 and 603 for horizontally moving the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 are arranged in the lower case body 601. The rack body 602 is a rod-shaped body formed to be elongated in the left-right width direction, and cylindrical guide rollers 602a and 602a whose axes are oriented in the vertical direction are provided on the lower right side of the rack body 602. .. Since the guide rollers 602a and 602a are inserted into the recesses 601a, the rack body 602 can move in the left-right width direction along the recesses 601a. Further, a long hole 602b having a long length in the front-rear direction is formed in the rear left portion of the rack body 602. Further, a plurality of tooth portions are formed on the left front portion and the right rear portion of the rack body 602 along the left-right direction.

Further, the rack body 603 is a rod-shaped body that is arranged behind the rack body 602 and is formed to be elongated in the left-right width direction, and the axial center of the rack body 603 faces in the vertical direction on the lower right side of the rack body 603. Cylindrical guide rollers 603a and 603a are projected. Since the guide rollers 603a and 603a are inserted into the recesses 601b, the rack body 603 can move in the left-right width direction along the recesses 601b. Further, at the right end portion of the rack body 603, a long hole 603b having a long length in the front-rear direction is formed. Further, a plurality of tooth portions are formed on the front portion of the rack body 603 along the left-right direction.

A gear 611 is rotatably supported between the rack bodies 602 and 603 with respect to a pivot axis (not shown) facing in the vertical direction, and the gear 611 is formed on the right rear portion of the rack body 602. The tooth portion is engaged with the tooth portion formed on the front portion of the rack body 603.

Further, a gear 606 pivotally supported by a rotation shaft (not shown) of the horizontal movement motor 605 is arranged at the left front end portion of the lower case body 601. The horizontal movement motor 605 is a motor attached to the left front end portion of the middle case body 604 as described later. At the left front end of the lower case body 601, a plurality of gears 607, 608, 609, and 610 are rotatably supported with respect to a pivot axis (not shown) facing in the vertical direction. The gear 606 meshes with the tooth portion formed on the left front portion of the rack body 602 via the plurality of gears 607, 608, 609, 610. Therefore, the rack body 602 in this embodiment can be moved in the left-right direction via the gears 606, 607, 608, 609, and 610 by being driven by the horizontal movement motor 605. Further, the rack body 603 in this embodiment can move in the direction opposite to that of the rack body 602 via the gear 611.

Further, in the rear portion of the middle case body 604, a recess 604a which is open upward and has a long width in the left-right width direction is formed. Further, a curved recess 604b that opens upward is formed from the left rear portion of the middle case body 604 to the central portion in the left-right width direction in the front portion. Further, a curved recess 604c that opens upward is formed from the right rear portion of the middle case body 604 to the central portion in the left-right width direction in the front portion. Further, on the front side of the recess 604b in the left portion of the middle case body 604, a long hole 604d that is inclined forward from the left end portion of the middle case body 604 toward the central portion in the left-right width direction is formed. On the front side of the recess 604c in the right portion of the middle case body 604, an elongated hole 604e is formed which is inclined forward from the right end portion of the middle case body 604 toward the central portion in the left-right width direction.

Guide rollers 531d and 531e attached to the lower end of the third support 531 described later, which constitute the third moving body 530, are inserted into the elongated holes 604d. In addition, guide rollers 541d and 541e attached to the lower end of the fourth support 541, which will be described later, which constitute the fourth moving body 540, are inserted into the elongated holes 604e.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the third moving body 530, the guide rollers 531d and 531e are inserted into the elongated holes 604d, so that the left second retracting position and the second advancing position are formed along the elongated holes 604d. It is possible to move horizontally between. Further, the fourth moving body 540 moves horizontally between the right second retracting position and the second advancing position along the elongated hole 604e because the guide rollers 541d and 541e are inserted into the elongated hole 604e. It is possible.

As shown in FIG. 8, a photo sensor 613 is provided near the left end of the recess 604b in the middle case body 604, and a photo sensor 614 is provided near the right end of the recess 604b. Further, a photo sensor 615 is provided near the left end of the elongated hole 604d in the middle case body 604, and a spacer 616 is attached near the right end of the elongated hole 604d (near the right side of the horizontal movement motor 605). Has been done. A photo sensor 617 is provided on the spacer 616. Further, the above-mentioned horizontal movement motor 605 is attached to the left end portion of the middle case body 604.

Further, in the middle case body 604, rack bodies 621 and 622 for horizontally moving the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are arranged. The rack body 621 is a rod-shaped body formed to be elongated in the left-right width direction, and cylindrical guide rollers 621a and 621a whose axes are oriented in the vertical direction are provided in the lower portion of the rack body 621. Since the guide rollers 621a and 621a are inserted into the recess 604a, the rack body 621 can move in the left-right width direction along the recess 604a. Further, a protruding piece 621b protruding forward is formed at the left end portion of the rack body 621, and the protruding piece 621b has an elongated hole 621c curved from the rear end portion to the front end portion of the protruding piece 621b. It is formed.

Further, the rack body 622 is a rod-shaped body formed in a long shape in the left-right width direction, and a plurality of cylindrical guide rollers 622a whose axes are oriented in the vertical direction are provided on the upper portion of the rack body 622. .. Since these guide rollers 622a are inserted into the elongated holes 630a described later in the upper case body 630, the rack body 622 can move above the rack body 621 in the left-right width direction along the elongated holes 630a. ing. Further, a projecting piece 622b projecting forward is formed at the right end portion of the rack body 622, and the projecting piece 622b has an elongated hole 622c curved from the rear end portion to the front end portion of the projecting piece 622b. It is formed.

Further, a gear 623 pivotally supported on a rotation shaft (not shown) of the horizontal movement motor 631 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the middle case body 604 in the left-right width direction. As will be described later, the horizontal movement motor 631 is a motor attached to a substantially central portion of the upper case body 630 in the left-right width direction. A plurality of gears 624 and 625 are rotatably and pivotally supported with respect to a pivot axis (not shown) facing the vertical direction at a substantially central portion in the left-right width direction of the middle case body 604, and the gear 623 is a plurality of these gears. It meshes with the tooth portion formed on the front portion of the rack body 621 via the gears 624 and 625.

Further, a gear 626 is rotatably supported with respect to a pivot axis (not shown) facing in the vertical direction at a substantially central portion in the left-right width direction of the middle case body 604, and the gear 623 is pivotally supported via the gear 626. It also meshes with the tooth portion formed on the front portion of the rack body 622. Therefore, the rack body 621 in this embodiment can be moved in the left-right direction via the gears 623, 624, 625 by being driven by the horizontal movement motor 631, and the rack body 622 is a horizontal movement motor. By driving 631, the upper part of the rack body 621 can be moved in the direction opposite to that of the rack body 621 via the gears 623 and 626.

Further, the above-mentioned elongated hole 630a, which is elongated in the left-right width direction, is formed in the rear portion of the upper case body 630. Further, an elongated hole 630b having the same substantially arc shape as the recess 604b is formed in the left portion of the upper case body 630, and a substantially arc-shaped elongated hole 630b having the same substantially arc shape as the recess 604c is formed in the right portion of the upper case body 630. Hole 630c is formed. By attaching the upper case body 630 to the middle case body 604, the elongated hole 630b communicates with the recess 604b, and the elongated hole 630c communicates with the recess 604c.

Guide rollers 511e, 511f, and 511g attached to the lower end of the first support 511, which will be described later, which constitute the first moving body 510, are inserted into the elongated holes 630b and the recesses 604b that communicate with each other. Guide rollers 521e, 521f, and 521g attached to the lower end of the second support 521 that constitutes the second moving body 520 are inserted into the elongated hole 630b and the recess 604b that also communicate with each other (FIG. 9). reference). The horizontal movement motor 631 described above is attached to a substantially central portion of the upper case body 630 in the left-right width direction.

Further, the drive unit 310 includes a lower cover body 640 attached to the upper case body 630 from above, an inner cover body 650 attached to the lower cover body 640 from above, and an upper cover attached to the inner cover body 650 from above. It has a body 660 and.

Further, the lower cover body 640 has a horizontal plate portion 640a arranged above the horizontal movement motor 631 by attaching the lower cover body 640 to the upper case body 630. The water plate portion 640a is formed with an elongated hole 640b curved from the right end portion to the central portion in the left-right width direction of the horizontal plate portion 640a. A second support roller 521a (see FIGS. 9 and 10) provided in the second support 521 which is described later and constitutes the second moving body 520 is inserted through the elongated hole 640b.

Further, the inner cover body 650 is a plate body having substantially the same shape as the horizontal plate portion 640a in a plan view. The inner cover body 650 is formed with an elongated hole 650a curved from the left end portion to the central portion in the left-right width direction of the inner cover body 650. A first support roller 511a (see FIGS. 9 and 10) provided in the first support 511, which will be described later, constitutes the first mobile body 510 is inserted into the elongated hole 650a. The upper cover body 660 is a plate body having substantially the same shape as the horizontal plate portion 640a and the middle cover body 650 in a plan view, and can play the long hole 640b and the long hole 650a by being attached to the middle cover body 650 from above. It can be hidden from the person.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the first moving body 510, the first support roller 511a is inserted into the elongated hole 650a, and the guide rollers 511e, 511f, 511g are inserted into the elongated hole 630b. Along these elongated holes 650a and 630b, it is possible to move horizontally between the left second retracted position and the second advanced position. Further, in the second moving body 520, the second support roller 521a is inserted into the elongated hole 640b, and the guide rollers 521e, 521f, 521g are inserted into the elongated hole 630c. It is possible to move horizontally between the second retracted position on the right side and the second advanced position along 630c.

In the second left retracted position in this embodiment, the first moving body 510 is arranged behind the third moving body 530, and in the second right retracted position in this embodiment, the second moving body 520 is located behind the third moving body 530. It is arranged behind the fourth mobile body 540.

In the drive unit 310 in which the elongated holes 604d, 604e, 630b, and 603c are formed as described above, the first moving body 510, the second moving body 520, the third moving body 530, and the fourth moving body 540 are shown in FIG. As shown in (A) and 9 (B), the horizontal movement motors 605 and 631 are driven to simultaneously start the movement from the second retracted position to the second advanced position. At this time, by moving along the elongated hole 630b, the first moving body 510 advances from the rear to the front of the third moving body 530 while moving toward the second advance position. Further, by moving along the elongated hole 630c, the second moving body 520 advances from the rear to the front of the fourth moving body 540 while moving toward the second advance position. Then, the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 complete the movement to the second advance position before the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540. At this time, the right end portion of the first moving body 510 and the left end portion of the second moving body 520 are engaged with each other.

After the movement of the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 to the second advancing position is completed, the movement of the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 to the second advancing position is completed. At this time, the right end of the third moving body 530 and the left end of the first moving body 510 are engaged, and the left end of the fourth moving body 540 and the right end of the second moving body 520 are engaged.

Next, the structures of the first moving body 510, the second moving body 520, the third moving body 530, and the fourth moving body 540 constituting the second effect body 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. First, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the first moving body 510 has a first support 511 and a first movable plate 512.

A guide elongated hole 511b elongated in the vertical direction is formed in the upper part of the first support 511, and a guide elongated hole 511c elongated in the vertical direction is formed in the lower portion of the first support 511. There is. Further, the first support roller 511 is provided with the above-mentioned first support roller 511a, and the first support roller 511a is inserted into the elongated hole 650a. Further, the guide rollers 511e, 511f, 511g described above are provided at the lower end of the first support 511, and these guide rollers 511e, 511f, 511g are inserted into the elongated holes 630b formed in the upper case body 630. Has been done. The guide roller 511f is further inserted into the elongated hole 621c formed in the projecting piece 621b of the rack body 621, and the guide rollers 511e and 511g are arranged on the side of the projecting piece 621b in the elongated hole 630b. ..

That is, the first moving body 510 in this embodiment is supported by the rack body 621 at the lower end portion of the first support body 511. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the guide rollers 511e, 511f, and 511g have elongated holes 630b in which the rack body 621 moves in the left-right direction by driving the horizontal movement motor 631. Move inside. In addition, the guide roller 511f moves in the elongated hole 621c by driving the horizontal movement motor 631.

A detection piece 511h is formed on the back surface side of the first support 511. The detection piece 511h can be detected by the photo sensor 614 when the first moving body 510 moves from the left second retracted position to the second advancing position, and the first moving body 510 is on the left side from the second advancing position. 2 It can be detected by the photo sensor 613 when moving to the retracted position. In this way, when the detection piece 511h is detected by the photo sensors 613 and 614, the driving of the horizontal movement motor 631 is stopped, that is, the movement of the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 is stopped. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a cylindrical guide roller 512a whose axis is oriented in the front-rear direction of the first movable plate 512 is provided on the upper portion of the back surface of the first movable plate 512. In the lower part on the back surface side of the first movable plate 512, cylindrical guide rollers 512b and 512b whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the first movable plate 512 are provided. Of these guide rollers 512a, 512b, and 512b, the guide roller 512a formed on the upper portion on the back surface side of the first movable plate 512 is inserted into the guide elongated hole 511b formed on the upper portion of the first support 511. The guide rollers 512b and 512b formed in the lower portion on the back surface side of the first movable plate 512 are inserted into the guide elongated holes 511c formed in the lower portion of the first support 511.

Further, a pair of guide rods 512c and 512c elongated in the vertical direction are provided at the upper end of the first movable plate 512. These guide rods 512c and 512c are inserted into through holes 301d of the upper moving body 301c suspended in the elongated holes 301a formed on the left side of the first frame 301, and the first movable plate 512 is a guide. The rollers 512a, 512b, 512b are guided by the guide elongated holes 511b, 511c, and the guide rods 512c, 512c are guided by the through holes 301d of the upper moving body 301c suspended from the elongated holes 301a. It can move up and down with respect to the first support 511.

Further, a notch 512d that opens downward and to the right is formed on the right portion of the first movable plate 512. Further, the upper part of the cutout portion 512d is formed in the right end edge portion 512e constituting the right end portion of the first moving body 510, and a plurality of magnet members 513 are provided in the right end edge portion 512e. The left end portion of the first movable plate 512 is formed on the left end edge portion 512f constituting the left end portion of the first moving body 510, and a plurality of metal members 514 are provided on the left end edge portion 512f. ing.

Further, on the lower end edge of the first movable plate 512, a contacted portion 512 g for contacting the abutting portion 405 formed on the movable body 401 from below is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the lower end edge of the first movable plate 512, the contacted portion 512h is formed so as to protrude downward from the position behind the contacted portion 512g (see FIG. 14A).

Further, the second moving body 520 has a second support 521 and a second movable plate 522. A guide elongated hole 521b elongated in the vertical direction is formed in the upper part of the second support 521, and a guide elongated hole 521c elongated in the vertical direction is formed in the lower portion of the second support 521. There is. Further, the second support roller 521 is provided with the above-mentioned second support roller 521a, and the second support roller 521a is inserted into the elongated hole 650a. Further, the guide rollers 521e, 521f, 521g described above are provided at the lower end of the second support 521, and these guide rollers 521e, 521f, 521g are inserted into the elongated holes 630c formed in the upper case body 630. Has been done. The guide roller 521f is further inserted into the elongated hole 622c formed in the projecting piece 622b in the rack body 622, and the guide rollers 521e and 521g are arranged on the side of the projecting piece 622b in the elongated hole 630c. ..

That is, the second moving body 520 in this embodiment is supported by the rack body 622 at the lower end portion of the second support body 521. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the guide rollers 521e, 521f, and 521g have elongated holes 630c due to the rack body 622 moving in the left-right direction by driving the horizontal movement motor 631. Move inside. In addition, the guide roller 521f moves in the elongated hole 622c by driving the horizontal movement motor 631.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a cylindrical guide roller 522a whose axis is oriented in the front-rear direction of the second movable plate 522 is provided on the upper portion on the back surface side of the second movable plate 522. In the lower part on the back surface side of the second movable plate 522, cylindrical guide rollers 522b and 522b whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the second movable plate 522 are provided. Of these guide rollers 522a, 522b, and 522b, the guide roller 522a formed on the upper portion on the back surface side of the second movable plate 522 is inserted into the guide elongated hole 521b formed on the upper portion of the second support 521. The guide rollers 522b and 522b formed in the lower portion on the back surface side of the second movable plate 522 are inserted into the guide elongated holes 521c formed in the lower portion of the second support 521.

Further, a pair of guide rods 522c and 522c which are elongated in the vertical direction are provided at the upper end of the second movable plate 522. The guide rods 522c and 522c are inserted into the through holes 301d of the upper moving body 301c suspended in the elongated holes 301b, and the guide rollers 522a, 522b and 522b of the second movable plate 522 are the guide elongated holes 521b. , 521c, and the guide rods 522c, 522c are guided by the through hole 301d of the upper moving body 301c suspended in the elongated hole 301b, so that the guide rods can move up and down with respect to the second support 521. It has become.

Further, a notch 522d that opens downward and to the left is formed on the left portion of the second movable plate 522. Further, the upper part of the cutout portion 522d is formed on the left end edge portion 522e constituting the left end portion of the second moving body 520, and the left end edge portion 522e is provided with a plurality of metal members 523. The right end portion of the second movable plate 522 is formed on the right end edge portion 522f constituting the right end portion of the second moving body 520, and a plurality of metal members 524 are provided on the right end edge portion 522f. ing.

Further, on the lower end edge of the second movable plate 522, a contacted portion 522g for contacting the abutting portion 405 formed on the movable body 401 from below is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the lower end edge of the second movable plate 522, the contacted portion 522h is formed so as to protrude downward from the position behind the contacted portion 522g (see FIGS. 14A and 20).

As shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), the third moving body 530 has a third support 531 and a third movable plate 532. Guide elongated holes 531a and 531b elongated in the vertical direction are formed on the upper portion of the third support 531. A guide rod 531c long in the vertical direction is provided at the upper end of the third support 531. Further, in the lower portion on the back surface side of the third support 531, cylindrical guide rollers 531h and 531h whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the third support 531 are provided. These guide rollers 531h and 531h support the third moving body 530 from below by abutting on the upper surface of the upper case body 630 (see FIG. 16), and the third moving body 530 is on the right side second retracting position and the second It is a roller that rolls on the upper surface of the upper case body 630 by moving between the two advance positions.

Further, the guide rollers 531d and 531e described above are provided at the lower end of the third support 531. Further, a connecting member 531f that projects rearward of the third support 531 is attached to the lower end of the third support. The connecting member 531f is provided with a cylindrical guide roller 531g whose axial center faces in the vertical direction, and the guide roller 531g is inserted into an elongated hole 602b formed in the rack body 602.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B), the guide rollers 531d and 531e move in the elongated hole 604d by driving the horizontal movement motor 605 to move the rack body 602 in the left-right direction. Moving. In addition, the guide roller 531g moves in the long hole 602b in conjunction with the movement of the guide rollers 531d and 531e in the long hole 604d.

A detection piece 531i is formed on the third support 531. The detection piece 531i can be detected by the photo sensor 617 when the third moving body 530 moves from the left second retracted position to the second advancing position, and the third moving body 530 is on the left side from the second advancing position. 2 It can be detected by the photo sensor 615 when moving to the retracted position. In this way, when the detection piece 531i is detected by the photo sensors 615 and 617, the driving of the horizontal movement motor 605 is stopped, that is, the movement of the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 is stopped. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), cylindrical guide rollers 532a and 532a whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the third movable plate 532 are formed in the lower portion on the back surface side of the third movable plate 532. , Cylindrical guide rollers 532b and 532b whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the third movable plate 532 are provided. Further, the guide rollers 532a and 532a are inserted into the guide elongated holes 531a formed in the third support 531, and the guide rollers 532b and 532b are inserted in the guide elongated holes 531b formed in the third support 531. It is inserted in.

Further, protrusions 532c and 532c are formed on the upper portion of the third movable plate 532 on the back surface side toward the rear of the third movable plate 532. A guide rod 531c is inserted through a through hole (not shown) formed in the protruding portions 532c and 532c, and the third movable plate 532 guides the guide rollers 532a and 532a to the guide elongated hole 531a. The rollers 532b and 532b are guided by the guide elongated holes 531b, and the guide rods 531c are guided by through holes (not shown) formed in the protrusions 532c and 532c in the vertical direction with respect to the third support 531. It is possible to move up and down.

The above-mentioned supported pin 533 is provided on the back side of the third movable plate 532. The supported pin 533 is inserted into a long hole 304a formed in the support arm 304. Further, the right end portion of the third movable plate 532 is formed on the right end edge portion 532i constituting the right end portion of the third moving body 530, and the right end edge portion 532i is provided with a plurality of magnet members 534. ing. Further, on the lower end edge of the third movable plate 532, a contacted portion 532j for contacting the abutting portion 405 formed on the movable body 401 from below is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the lower end edge of the third movable plate 532, the contacted portion 532k is formed so as to protrude downward from the position behind the contacted portion 532j (see FIG. 14 (A)).

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the fourth moving body 540 has a fourth support 541 and a fourth movable plate 542. Guide elongated holes 541a and 541b, which are elongated in the vertical direction, are formed on the upper portion of the fourth support 541. A guide rod 541c long in the vertical direction is provided at the upper end of the fourth support 541. Further, in the lower portion on the back surface side of the fourth support 541, cylindrical guide rollers 541h and 541h whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the fourth support 541 are provided. These guide rollers 541h and 541h support the fourth moving body 540 from below by abutting on the upper surface of the upper case body 630 like the guide rollers 531h and 531h provided on the third support body 531 described above. , The fourth moving body 540 is a roller that rolls on the upper surface of the upper case body 630 by moving between the right second retracting position and the second advancing position.

Further, a protruding piece 541i is projected forward from the fourth support 541. The protruding piece can come into contact with the back surface of the rocking prevention portion 418 when the fourth support 541 moves to the second advance position (see FIG. 16 (A)). Further, the guide rollers 541d and 541e described above are provided at the lower end of the fourth support 541. Further, a connecting member 541f that projects rearward of the fourth support 541 is attached to the lower end of the fourth support 541. The connecting member 541f is provided with a cylindrical guide roller 541g whose axial center faces in the vertical direction, and the guide roller 541g is inserted into an elongated hole 603b formed in the rack body 603.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the guide rollers 541d and 541e are provided along the elongated holes 604e by moving the rack body 603 in the left-right direction by driving the horizontal movement motor 605. And move. In addition, the guide roller 541g moves in the elongated hole 603b in conjunction with the movement of the guide rollers 541d and 541e along the elongated hole 604e.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), cylindrical guide rollers 542a and 542a whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the fourth movable plate 542 are formed in the lower portion on the back surface side of the fourth movable plate 542. , Cylindrical guide rollers 542b and 542b whose axes are oriented in the front-rear direction of the fourth movable plate 542 are provided. The guide rollers 542a and 542a are inserted into the guide elongated holes 541a formed in the fourth support 541, and the guide rollers 542b and 542b are inserted into the guide elongated holes 541b formed in the fourth support 541. Has been done.

Further, protrusions 542c and 542c are formed on the upper portion of the fourth movable plate 542 on the back surface side toward the rear of the fourth movable plate 542. A guide rod 541c is inserted through a through hole (not shown) formed in the protruding portions 542c and 542c, and the fourth movable plate 542 guides the guide rollers 542a and 542a to the guide elongated hole 541a. The rollers 542b and 542b are guided by the guide elongated holes 541b, and the guide rods 541c are guided by through holes (not shown) formed in the protrusions 542c and 542c in the vertical direction with respect to the fourth support 541. It is possible to move up and down.

The supported pin 543 described above is provided on the back surface side of the fourth movable plate 542. The supported pin 543 is inserted into an elongated hole 304a formed in the support arm 304. Further, the left end portion of the fourth movable plate 542 is formed on the left end edge portion 542i constituting the left end portion of the fourth moving body 540, and the left end edge portion 542i is provided with a plurality of magnet members 544. ing. Further, on the lower end edge of the fourth movable plate 542, a contacted portion 542j for contacting the abutting portion 406 formed on the movable body 401 from below is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the lower end edge of the fourth movable plate 542, a contacted portion 542k is formed so as to protrude downward from a position behind the contacted portion 542j (see FIGS. 14A and 20).

Next, a driving mode of the effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 15. FIG. 14 (A) is a front schematic view showing an effect unit in which the first effect body is arranged in the first retracted position and the second effect body is arranged in the second retracted position, and FIG. 14 (B) is shown in FIG. Is a front schematic view showing an effect unit in which the first effect body is arranged in the first retracted position and the second effect body is arranged in the second advance position. FIG. 15 (A) is a front schematic view showing an effect unit in which the first effect body comes into contact with the second effect body arranged at the second advance position, and FIG. 15 (B) shows the first effect body. It is a front schematic view which shows the effect unit which raised the 2nd effect body from the 2nd advance position by being arranged in the 1st advance position.

The effect unit 200 of this embodiment is driven when a specific effect is executed. For example, the effect unit 200 is driven in an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation. The production unit 200 may be driven in productions such as super reach production, advance notice production, jackpot confirmation notification production, probabilistic change production, ST during ST production, and customer waiting demonstration production.

As shown in FIG. 14 (A), before the execution of the specific effect, the first effect body 400 is arranged at the first retracted position, and the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, 540 of the second effect body 500 are arranged. Is located at the second retracted position. In the second retracted position on the left side, the third moving body 530 is superposed on the front of the first moving body 510, and further, in the second retracted position on the right side, the fourth moving body 520 is arranged in front of the second moving body 520. The moving bodies 540 are superposed and arranged. Since the left and right moving bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540 are superimposed in this way, even a large second effect body 500 can be compactly stored on the back side of the game board 2.

The support arms 304 and 305 that support the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 are oriented in the substantially vertical direction in the longitudinal direction. Further, in the state where the first effect body 400 is arranged at the first retracted position, the upper ends of the contact portions 405 and 406 of the movable body 401 of the first effect body 400 move each of the second effect body 500. It is provided at a position lower than the lower end of the bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540. Before the execution of the specific effect, the effect display device 5 may display an image or the like related to the specific effect. For example, by displaying images related to the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500, the player's expectation that the effect unit 200 may be driven may be fueled. Further, after slightly driving each of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540 of the second effect body 500, the player returns to the second retracted position again and repeats this several times before the player starts executing the specific effect. You may want to fuel your expectations.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the execution of the specific effect is started, the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540 of the second effect body 500 are moved from the second retracted position in front of the effect display device 5. Moved to a certain second advance position. Before the start of the specific effect, the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 arranged at the rear positions of the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 are arranged (FIG. 6). 9 (A)), when the specific effect is started, the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are first moved from the second retracting position to the second advancing position (see FIG. 9B). ..

The elongated holes 630b and 630c of the drive unit 310 and the elongated holes 301a and 301b of the first frame 301 provided for guiding the horizontal movement of the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are viewed in a plan view. It has a curved shape with (see FIGS. 9 (A) and 12 (A)). These elongated holes 301a, 301b, 630b, and 630c are curved so that the position of the end portion on the central side is the position ahead of the position of the left and right end portions. Then, when the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are moved to the second advance position along these elongated holes 301a, 301b, 630b, 630c, the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are moved. , It is moved to a forward position substantially flush with the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 (see FIGS. 9B and 12B).

Then, the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 that have been moved to the second advance position (center position) are engaged with each other at the edge portions facing the center side of each. A magnet member 513 is provided on the right edge portion 512e, which is an edge portion facing the center side of the first moving body 510 (see FIG. 10), and an end edge facing the center side of the second moving body 520. A metal member 523 is provided on the left edge portion 522e, which is a portion (see FIG. 10). Then, when the central edge portions of the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are engaged with each other, the magnet member 513 is magnetically attracted to the metal member 523, so that the first moving body 510 And the engaged state of the second moving body 520 is maintained.

Further, after the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are moved to the second advancing position (center position), the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 move from the second retracting position to the second advancing position. It is moved (see FIG. 9C). The right edge of the third moving body 530 moved to the second advancing position is engaged with the left edge of the first moving body 510, and the fourth moving body is moved to the second advancing position. The left edge of the 540 is engaged with the right edge of the second moving body 520.

A magnet member 534 is provided on the right edge portion 532i, which is the right edge portion of the third moving body 530, and the left edge portion 512f, which is the left edge portion of the first moving body 510, is provided with a magnet member 534. Is provided with a metal member 514 (see FIGS. 10 (B) and 11 (A)). Then, when the right edge portion of the third moving body 530 is engaged with the left edge portion of the first moving body 510, the magnet member 534 is attracted to the metal member 514 by a magnetic force. 3 The engaged state of the moving body 530 and the first moving body 510 is maintained.

Further, a magnet member 544 is provided on the left edge portion 542i, which is the left edge portion of the fourth moving body 540, and the right edge portion 522f, which is the right edge portion of the second moving body 520. Is provided with a metal member 524 (see FIGS. 10 (A) and 11 (B)). Then, when the left edge portion of the fourth moving body 540 is engaged with the right edge portion of the second moving body 520, the magnet member 544 is magnetically attracted to the metal member 524. 4 The engaged state of the moving body 540 and the second moving body 520 is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when each moving body 510, 520, 530, 540 is moved to the second advance position, a large accessory (a large accessory in which each moving body 510, 520, 530, 540 is integrated) The second effector 500) is formed. Here, the support arms 304 and 305 that support the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540, respectively, are arranged so as to be inclined in the longitudinal direction. At this time, the supported pin 533 of the third moving body 530 is arranged on the lower side in the elongated hole 304a of the support arm 304, and the supported pin 543 of the fourth moving body 540 is the lower portion in the elongated hole 305a of the support arm 305. Placed on the side. Since the support arms 304 and 305 are inclined so that the end on the side where the supported pins 533 and 543 are arranged is in the lower position, the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 are suspended. It can be supported so as to be lowered, and the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 can be prevented from being moved in the direction of returning to the second retracted position.

As shown in FIG. 15A, when the second effect body 500 is formed by integrating the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540, the first effect body 400 located below the moving body 400 is the first. It rises from the retracted position toward the first advance position. In this embodiment, notches 512d and 522d are formed in the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520. Then, when the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are engaged, the cutout portions 512d and 522d communicate with each other to the left and right, and the rotating body 403 of the first effect body 400 is placed in the cutout portions 512d and 522d. It can be placed. Further, a part of the display screen of the effect display device 5 on the rear side can be visually recognized through these cutout portions 512d and 522d.

When the movable body 401 of the first effect body 400 is raised, the operation of rotating the rotating body 403 is executed at the same time. Then, when the first effect body 400 is raised, the upper surfaces of the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 are contacted portions 512 g of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, 540 of the second effect body 500. , 522g, 532j, 542j abut on the lower surface.

Here, the upper surface of the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 and the lower surfaces of the contacted portions 512 g, 522 g, 532j and 542j provided on the lower end edges of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530 and 540. Are fitted together (see FIGS. 20 (A) and 20 (B)). Further, the back surfaces of the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 and the contacted portions 512h, 522h, 532k and 542k provided on the lower end edges of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530 and 540 are fitted to each other. Will be done.

In this embodiment, the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540 are contacted portions 512g, 522g, 532j, and 542j that are projected forward from the lower end edge thereof, and are projected downward from the lower end edge thereof. The contacted portions 512h, 522h, 532k, and 542k are formed so as to form a substantially L-shape in a side view (see FIGS. 20A and 20B). Therefore, when the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 are fitted to the contacted portions 512 g, 522 g, 532j, 542j, 512h, 522h, 532k, and 542k, each movement of the second effect body 500 is performed. It is possible to prevent the bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540 from wobbling, and to stably give the driving force (raising force) of the vertical movement motor 411 for raising and lowering the base body 402 to the second effector 500. Can be done.

Further, the first movable plate 512 of the first moving body 510 and the second movable plate 522 of the second moving body 520 are guided by the guide rods 512c and 522c so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the third moving body 530. The third movable plate 532 and the fourth movable plate 542 of the fourth moving body 540 are guided in the vertical direction by the guide rods 531c and 541c, respectively, so that the second effect body 500 can be stably moved in the vertical direction. Can be guided in (moving direction).

Further, the sum of the left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406 is longer than the diameter L1 of the rotating body 403 (see FIG. 6). Since the first effect body 400 is in contact with the second effect body 500 at the portion where the first effect body 400 is used, the first effect body 400 can stably support the second effect body 500 from below.

An engaging piece 532e projecting downward is provided at the lower left end portion of the third movable plate 532 in the third moving body 530. The engaging piece 532e is engaged with the left end portion of the contact portion 405 of the first effect body 400. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the third moving body 530 from wobbling in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the second effect body 500 is pushed up from below as the first effect body 400 rises. Then, when it is raised to the first advance position, the ascent of the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 is stopped. The position where the ascending of the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 is stopped is the effect position (first advance position) at which the specific effect in this embodiment is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first effect body 400 comes into contact with the second effect body 500 during the ascent of the first effect body 400, and this contact state is maintained, so that the second effect body 400 is maintained. The 500 rises (operates) in conjunction with the first effector 400. Therefore, a structure in which the second effect body 500 is operated by the vertical movement motor 411 for raising and lowering the base body 402 of the first effect body 400 can be realized with a simple configuration. For example, it is possible to realize a structure for operating the second effect body 500 without separately providing a complicated structure such as a link mechanism for operating the second effect body 500 or a motor for raising and lowering the second effect body 500. .. Further, the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 come into contact with the contacted portions 512 g, 522 g, 532j, 542j, 512h, 522h, 532k, 542k of the second effect body 500, respectively, and the second effect body 400. Since the 500 is operated, it is possible to perform an effect as if the first effect body 400 is actively operating the second effect body 500, and the operation of the second effect body 500 can improve the game entertainment. ..

Further, each moving body 510, 520, 530, 540 of the second effect body 500 is a position closer to the first effect body 400 from the left and right second retracted positions which are positions separated from the first effect body 400. After moving to the second advance position in the center, the movable body 401 of the first effect body 400 is raised to bring the second effect body 500 into contact with the lower surface and lift it, so that the second effect body 500 becomes the first effect body 400. By combining the movement to a position close to the second effect body 400 and the operation of the second effect body 500 by the first effect body 400, the effect using the second effect body 500 can be executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

Further, when the movable body 401 of the first effect body 400 is raised, the action of raising the movable body 401 and the action of rotating the rotating body 403 are simultaneously executed, so that the movable body 401 is raised. By combining with the operation of rotating the rotating body 403, various effects using the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 can be executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, while the first effect body 400 is ascending, a predetermined image (for example, the star shape shown in the effect display device 5 of FIG. 15) is displayed on the effect display device 5. Further, by stopping the predetermined image at a fixed position, the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 that are ascending (operating) can be compared. Therefore, the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 can be compared. It becomes easy to understand that the effect body 500 is raised. Further, by moving this predetermined image in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500, it is emphasized that the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 are moving. be able to.

In this embodiment, when the first effect body 400 is in the first retracted position, a portion of more than half of the rotating body 403 is concealed by the center decorative frame 51. Then, when the first effect body 400 is raised to the first advance position, almost half of the portion of the rotating body 403 is exposed. In addition, regardless of whether the first effect body 400 is in the first retracted position or the first advance position, the movable body 401 of the first effect body 400 is provided by the center decorative frame 51. It is hidden. When the second effect body 500 is lifted by the movable body 401 in this way, the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 are concealed by the center decorative frame 51, so that the contact portions 405 and 406 are It does not interfere with the effect.

When the execution of the specific effect is completed, the first effect body 400 descends from the first advance position to the first evacuation position. The second effect body 500 is lowered along with the descent of the first effect body 400, the descent of the second effect body 500 is stopped in the middle of the descent, and the upper surfaces of the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 are stopped. And the lower surfaces of the contacted portions 512g, 522g, 532j, 542j of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, 540 are separated from each other. Then, the first effect body 400 descends to the first retracted position. The third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 move horizontally and return to the second retracting position, and then the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 move horizontally and the second retracting body 520. It is designed to return to the position.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect in which the first effect body 400 raises the second effect body 500 is illustrated, but the operation in which the first effect body 400 raises and lowers the second effect body 500 is repeated several times. It may be an effect to be executed. For example, the second effector 500 is used as an accessory that imitates the shape of the bow of the ship, the first effector 400 is used as an accessory that imitates the shape of a wave, and by repeating the up and down movement, the ship is on the wave. It is possible to produce a production that seems to be progressing.

In this embodiment, since the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 have guide rods 512c, 512c, 522c, and 522c extending upward from the upper end portion and supported by the first frame 301. It is possible to prevent the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 from swinging in the front-rear direction when moving to the second advance position.

On the other hand, in the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540, the supported pins 533, 543 provided at substantially the center position in the vertical direction are supported by the support arms 304 and 305, and the upper end thereof is a free end. Therefore, when moving to the second advance position, the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 may swing in the direction of falling forward. Therefore, in this embodiment, rocking prevention portions 418 and 616a are provided to prevent the third moving body 530 and the fourth moving body 540 from swinging when they move to the second advance position. These rocking prevention portions 418 and 616a will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

As shown in FIG. 16A, a rocking prevention portion 418 for preventing the swinging of the fourth moving body 540 is provided on the upper right bridge portion of the base body 402 of the first effect body 400. The rocking prevention portion 418 is composed of a member having a substantially disk shape when viewed from the front. Further, the fourth support 541 that supports the fourth moving body 540 is provided with a protruding piece 541i that comes into contact with the swing prevention portion 418 so as to project forward.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the fourth moving body 540 moves to the second advance position, the front end of the protruding piece 541i of the fourth support 541 is brought into contact with the back surface of the rocking prevention portion 418. .. Even if the fourth moving body 540 is moved up and down together with the movable body 401, the protruding piece 541i of the fourth support 541 is maintained in a state of being in contact with the rocking prevention portion 418. In this way, the forward movement of the fourth support 541 that supports the fourth moving body 540 is restricted by the swing prevention unit 418, so that the swing of the fourth moving body 540 can be prevented.

As shown in FIG. 17A, a spacer 616 for arranging the photo sensor 617 is provided in the vicinity of the right side of the horizontal movement motor 605 provided on the left side of the drive unit 310. As shown in FIG. 17B, the spacer 616 has a rectangular shape in a plan view, and a corner portion on the back surface of the spacer 616 is projected rearward, and this corner portion serves as a swing prevention portion 616a. There is.

Then, when the third moving body 530 moves to the second advancing position, a part of the front side of the third support 531 comes into contact with the back surface of the rocking prevention portion 616a of the spacer 616. Even if the third moving body 530 is moved up and down together with the movable body 401, a part of the front side of the third support 531 is maintained in a state of being in contact with the rocking prevention portion 616a. In this way, the forward movement of the third support 531 that supports the third moving body 530 is restricted by the rocking prevention portion 616a, so that the rocking of the third moving body 530 can be prevented.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, notches 512d and 522d are formed in the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520, and the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 are engaged with each other. Then, the rotating body 403 of the first effect body 400 is arranged in the notches 512d and 522d communicating with each other. That is, in the first effect body 400, the rotating body 403 can be arranged so as to project upward from the contact portions 405 and 406 for supporting the lower end edge of the second effect body 500. Then, in a state where the contact portions 405 and 406 of the first effect body 400 are concealed by the center decorative frame 51, the player can visually recognize both the rotating body 403, the first moving body 510, and the second moving body 520. Can be done. Further, since the notches 512d and 522d are formed in the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520, the player can visually recognize both the rotating body 403, the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520. It is possible to secure a space for providing a mechanism or the like for rotationally driving the rotating body 403 on the back side of the rotating body 403 while maintaining the state of being rotated.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 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 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 in the game. In these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time and a type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command at the start of variation is performed. As shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to, for example, set the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before reaching the reach (or before the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached). The command to be shown is sent, and the second command indicates the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect. You may want to send a command. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands.

The CPU 103 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a game ball is launched from below the game area by a ball launching device has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the ball launching device is used as a pachinko gaming machine 1. By providing the game ball at a position above the game area in the above, the game ball may be launched from a position above the game area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a jackpot that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening the jackpot in the jackpot game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly caused by the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly shortening the opening time of the jackpot in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the jackpot has been opened. It may be a sudden jackpot that makes it look like it is in a probable state. When these probabilistic big hits B are sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big winning opening is provided with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game of the probabilistic big hit B. It is also possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is the high probability state or the low probability state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the starting winning opening is set to two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is not limited thereto. May be only one, or the starting winning opening may be three or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the special symbol is set to two, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol is used. Or, the number of special symbols may be 3 or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each stop the final stop symbol after variablely displaying a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol which is a variable display result. Although it is designed to be displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed after a plurality of types of special symbols are variablely displayed without including the final stop symbol which is a variable display result. It may be something to do. That is, the final stop symbol that is the variable display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

The advantageous state for the player is a specific game state (big hit, etc.) that is advantageous for the player who can acquire many game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states in which the expected value of the game medium that can be acquired is different ( A high-probability game state (high-probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific game state, a high-base state (time saving state) in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be satisfied than in a normal game state (such as a big hit with a different number of rounds). ), High probability and low base state (latent probability change state), special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), and a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine is applied as an example of the game machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the effect display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the variable display result derived to the effect display device. It is also applicable to slot machines where is possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the second effect body 500 is moved upward by bringing the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 into contact with each other during the operation of the first effect body 400 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second effect body 500 is placed on the left side by bringing the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 into contact with each other during the operation of the first effect body 400. It may be moved toward the side, the right side, the lower side, the front side, or the rear side. Further, the second effect body 500 may be rotated by bringing the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 into contact with each other during the operation of the first effect body 400.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which each of the moving bodies 510, 520, 530, 540 constituting the second effect body 500 is moved from the second retracted position to the second advanced position has been illustrated. At least one of the moving bodies is arranged at a retracting position different from the second retracting position, that is, a position different from other moving objects, and from that position to the second advance position. You may move it toward you. Further, at least one of the moving bodies may be moved in a direction different from that of the other moving bodies, and the other moving bodies are moved in the horizontal direction, but the moving body of 1 is moved in the vertical direction. It may be a thing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect body 400 is provided with the rotating body 403, and the rotating body 403 is rotated when the second effect body 500 is moved up and down, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the rotating body 403 may not be provided on the first effect body 400, or the rotating body 403 may not be rotated when the second effect body 500 is moved up and down.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the second effect body 500 is composed of two mobile bodies 510, 520, 530, and 540, two on each side, is illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. The second effect body may be composed of only one moving body, or the second effect body may be composed of two, three, or five or more moving bodies.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the first effect body 400 is arranged at the first retracted position, a mode in which more than half of the rotating body 403 is concealed by the center decorative frame 51 is illustrated, but the present invention has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the first effect body 400 is arranged at the first retracted position, the entire rotating body 403 may be concealed by the center decorative frame 51, and further, the first When the effect body 400 moves to the first advance position, at least a part of the rotating body 403 may be exposed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the contact portions 405 and 406 so that the sum of the left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406 is longer than the diameter L1 of the rotating body 403. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sum of the left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406 is from the diameter L1 of the rotating body. May be short.

Further, in the above embodiment, the contact portions 405 and 406 so that the sum of the left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406 is longer than the diameter L1 of the rotating body 403. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the left-right width dimension L2 of the contact portion 405 and the left-right width dimension L3 of the contact portion 406 is the rotating body 403. It may be longer than the diameter L1.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which both the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 are operated in the specific effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific effect is not limited to this. A case may be provided in which only one of the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 operates. Further, there may be two effect patterns, one in which only one of the first effect body 400 and the second effect body 500 operates, and the other in which both operate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the engagement state of the first moving body 510 and the second moving body 520 is maintained by using the force that the magnet member is attracted to the metal member by magnetic force, and the third moving body 530 and The engaged state of the first moving body 510 is maintained, and the engaged state of the fourth moving body 540 and the second moving body 520 is maintained, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of using a magnet member or the like, the ends of the moving bodies may be shaped so as to be engaged with each other, and the engaged state of these moving bodies may be maintained. In particular, it is preferable that the ends of the moving bodies have a shape in which the engaged state is easily released in the left-right direction and the engaged state is not easily released in the vertical direction (direction toward the effect position).

Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect body 400 comes into contact with the second effect body 500 during the ascent of the first effect body 400, and the contact state is maintained, so that the second effect body 500 is maintained. Is designed to rise (operate) in conjunction with the first effect body 400, but the present invention is not limited to this, and immediately before the first effect body 400 rises and the rise stops. The first effect body 400 momentarily abuts (collides) with the second effect body 500, and the rise of the first effect body 400 is stopped, but even if the second effect body 500 rises vigorously. good. Further, the energy for raising the first effect body 400 may be consumed by the load of the second effect body 500. For example, the kinetic energy of the first effect body 400 is instantaneously generated by the second effect body 500. The movement of the second effect body 500 may be started at the same time as the first effect body 400 is stopped.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
The first effector, which is visible to the player and is operable,
The first operating means for operating the first effect body and
A second effect body provided at a position where the first effect body can come into contact with the first effect body by operating the first effect body,
A second operating means for operating the second effect body in a predetermined direction including a direction from the retracted position to the effect position and a direction from the effect position to the retracted position .
With
The second directing body is
Has an interlocking operation portion that operates the different specific direction from the predetermined direction in conjunction with the first presentation member by coming into contact with the first director member during operation of the first effect body,
When it is arranged at the retracted position, it does not abut with the first effect body, and when it is arranged at the effect position, it abuts with the first effect body.
A game machine characterized by that.

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