JP6980468B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, which are examples of gaming machines, are provided with a movable body that can move along a guide groove and change its direction while stopped at a predetermined position (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-34851

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the orientation is changed while the movable body is stopped, there is a problem that the movement becomes monotonous and the interest cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A movable body that can move between the first position and the second position,
A contact portion provided so as to be able to contact the movable body,
Equipped with
The movable body is
A moving part that moves by the drive source,
A movable part provided so as to be movable with respect to the moving part,
Have,
When the movable portion abuts on the abutting portion at a third position between the first position and the second position, the moving portion moves while maintaining the corresponding contact state, whereby the movable portion is movable. The orientation of the part has been changed,
When the movable portion is in contact with the contact portion at the third position, the movable portion is guided so as to be movable together with the moving portion and the direction can be changed, which is different from the third position. When the movable portion is not in contact with the contact portion at the position, the movable portion is provided with a guide portion that can move the movable portion together with the moving portion and guides the movable portion so that the direction cannot be changed.
It is characterized by that.
The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
Movable movable bodies (for example, movable bodies 302L, 302R) and
A contact portion (for example, contact bosses 385A and 385B) provided so as to be able to contact the movable body, and
Equipped with
The movable body changes its direction by moving while maintaining the corresponding contact state when it comes into contact with the contact portion (for example, the movable body 302L has a first position to a second position or a second position. When the contact bosses 385A and 385B are in contact with each other at the third position on the way from the first position to the first position, the guided member 320 moves to the right or left while maintaining the contact state. By rotating about 180 degrees, the orientation (posture) changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). See FIGS. 12 and 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body not only moves but also changes its direction while moving, so that it is possible to improve the interest.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) is
A moving unit (for example, a moving body 310) that is moved by one drive source (for example, moving motors 391L and 391R),
A movable portion (for example, a movable portion 330, a guided member 320) provided so as to be movable with respect to the moving portion,
Have,
When the movable portion comes into contact with the contact portion, the direction of the movable portion is changed by moving the moving portion while maintaining the contact state (for example, the movable body 302L is changed from the first position to the first position. When the guided member 320 abuts on the contact bosses 385A and 385B at the second position or the third position on the way from the second position to the first position, the right or left while maintaining the corresponding contact state. By moving toward, the guided member 320 rotates about 180 degrees, so that the orientation (posture) of the movable portion 330 changes from forward to backward. See FIGS. 12 and 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, both movement and orientation can be realized by one drive source.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
In a state where the movable portion (for example, the guided member 320 of the movable portion 330) is in contact with the contact portion (for example, the contact bosses 385A and 385B), the moving portion (for example, the moving body 310). A guide unit (for example, a guide groove 380L, which guides the user so as to be movable and changeable in direction, and is movable together with the moving unit and cannot change the direction when not in contact with the contact portion. Equipped with 380R)
The contact portion is provided on the guide portion (see FIG. 11).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the movable portion is guided in the moving direction of the moving portion by the guide portion at a position where the direction is not changed, the movable portion is stably supported.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) has a recess (for example, the contact recess 322A) capable of accommodating the contact portion when the contact portion (for example, the contact boss 385A, 385B) abuts. , 322B).
According to this feature, when the contact portion is brought into contact with the contact portion, the contact portion is accommodated in the concave portion, so that the contact state is less likely to be released, and therefore the orientation can be suitably changed.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
The movable body includes a first movable body (for example, a movable body 302L) and a second movable body (for example, a movable body 302R).
The contact portion includes a first contact portion corresponding to the first movable body (for example, contact bosses 385A and 385B of the guide groove 380L) and a second contact portion corresponding to the second movable body (for example,). , The abutting boss 385A, 385B) of the guide groove 380R is included.
According to this feature, it is possible to show complicated movements.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
The movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) is
It has a protruding portion (for example, a rotating portion 330B) that can operate with respect to the movable base portion (for example, the movable base portion 330A).
The first state in which the protruding portion protrudes from the movable base portion (for example, the first state in which the rotating portion 330B is in the first protruding position or the second protruding position) and the movable base portion side from the first state. It can be changed to the second state of retracting (for example, the second state in which the rotating portion 330B is in the accommodation position).
Before the contact portion comes into contact, the first state changes to the second state (see FIG. 16B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the protrusion from interfering with other structures when changing the orientation.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
A guide groove portion (for example, a guide groove 380L, 380R) extending in the moving direction of the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) and provided with the contact portion (for example, the contact boss 385A, 385B). Equipped with
The movable body includes a guided portion (for example, a guided member 320) that is movable and non-rotatably guided along the guide groove portion.
At the position corresponding to the contact portion in the guide groove portion, an allowable portion (for example, accommodating recesses 386A, 386B) that allows rotation of the guided portion only when the guided portion is in contact with the contact portion. ) Is provided.
According to this feature, since the movable body can be rotated only in the state of being in contact with the contact portion, the movable body can be stably moved in the state of not being in contact with the contact portion.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 7.
The movable body is movable between a first position separated from each other and a second position closer to or in contact with each other than the first position, and a third position between the first position and the second position. Includes a first movable body (eg, movable body 302L) and a second movable body (eg, movable body 302R) that can be reversed at position.
The first movable body and the second movable body come into contact with or approach a structure (for example, frame cover 370L, 370R) provided on the opposite side of the second position at the first position. One effect unit (see FIG. 16 (A)) is configured, and the second effect unit (see FIGS. 16 (D) (E)) is configured by contacting or approaching the other movable body at the second position. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first effect unit is configured in the first position, but the second effect unit appears by changing the direction while moving from the first position to the second position, so that the game is played. It can give a person unexpectedness.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may have.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is a front view showing a state where the movable body of the effect device is in the first position, and (B) is a front view showing a state where the movable body of the effect device is in the second position. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of a production apparatus is seen diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of a production apparatus is seen from diagonally behind. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of a movable body is seen diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of a movable body is seen from diagonally behind. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the rotating portion is in the first protruding position, and (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which the rotating portion is in the accommodating position. It is a main part breaking sectional view which shows the structure of the lower part of a movable body. (A) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first drive mechanism, and (B) is a plan view showing a guided member. It is a top view which shows the relationship between a guide groove, a guided member, and a moving body. (A) to (E) are diagrams showing the operation mode of the guided member and the movable portion. (F) to (J) are diagrams showing the operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. (A) to (C) are schematic explanatory views showing the relationship between a movable body and an image display device. (A) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a movable body is in a descending position, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a movable body is in an ascending position. (A) to (F) are explanatory views which show an example of the operation mode of the movable body in super reach. It is a schematic diagram which shows the guided member and the contact part as the modification 1 of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the guided member and the contact part as the modification 2 of this invention.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area 10 is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area 10. Further, the game machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a rotatably around the left side, and the glass door frame 50 can open and close the game area 10. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin in a substantially square shape in front view, and an obstacle nail (obstacle nail) is formed on the front surface of the game board. It is composed of a board surface plate 2A provided with (not shown), a guide rail 2b, and the like, and a spacer member 2B integrally attached to the back surface side of the board surface plate 2A. The game board 2 is formed of a non-translucent member such as a veneer board in a substantially square shape in front view, and the game board 2 is provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes) or the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5. A frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2c of the game board 2.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H for displaying a hold display corresponding to a variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. .. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display. In the display area 5H, the first hold display image (here, the circle image) corresponding to the first special figure game (variable display of the decorative pattern) whose execution is held is displayed right-justified, and the execution is held. The second hold display image (here, the circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game (variable display of the decorative pattern) is displayed left-justified.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image 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 that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B has an ordinary electric accessory having a movable plate that is changed to a closed state as a first protruding position and an open state as an retracted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for the ordinary electric accessory. In preparation, a second start winning opening is formed. In the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable plate is in the first protruding position, so that the movable plate protrudes to the game area 10 side and the game ball is inserted into the second starting winning opening. Is closed (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is open so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by being in the retracted position where the movable plate retracts to the game board 2 side when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state. It becomes a state (it is also called that the second start winning opening becomes an open state). When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started.

Below the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. An ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

To the right of the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. 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 gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

An effect device 300 that operates according to the effect is provided between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 provided on the back side thereof.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on / off the dots, operating the movable body of the effect device 300, and the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the current state is in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) a display 25A, a second hold display 25B, a normal figure hold display 25C, etc., a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of a movable body of the effect device 300, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body of the effect device 300 to the movable body of the effect device 300 or the drive circuit for driving the movable body of the effect device 300.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body of the effect device 300 (supply of the signal for operating the movable body of the effect device 300, etc.) are produced. The control CPU 120 may execute the operation.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Progress of games, progress of production, etc.)
The game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle.

(Progress of the game controlled by the main board 11)
When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game (variable display of the normal symbol) is started. In addition, when the normal map game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another normal map game is already executed or during the following open control, the normal map game is limited to four or the like. Execution is suspended. The reserved Fuzu game is executed when the start condition for starting the Fuzu game is satisfied (other Fuzu games are not executed, the open control is not in progress, etc.). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when the number of reserved memory of the normal map has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved memory of the normal map does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display result that is stopped and displayed in the normal figure game includes a normal figure per symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "7") and a normal figure lost symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "-"). .. When the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "per normal figure". When the normal figure loss symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "normal figure loss".

At the time of "hit the normal figure", the opening control (the second starting winning opening is opened) is performed so that the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is set to the tilting position for a predetermined period. In the case of "normal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already running or when the game is controlled to the big hit game state described later, four each are used. Execution of the special figure game is suspended up to the upper limit. The reserved special figure game is executed when the start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed, the jackpot game state is not in progress, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated (the entry is invalidated). There may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the second special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the second special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated (the entry is invalidated). There may be a prize ball).

1st special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 1st start winning opening is also called the 1st starting winning. 2nd special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 2nd start winning opening is also called the 2nd start winning. These prizes are collectively referred to as the start prize.

The variable display result that is stopped and displayed in the special figure game includes a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as "3" and "7") and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as "-"). .. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "missing".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is "missing", it is not controlled to the jackpot game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The open state is until the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), whichever is earlier. Will be continued. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called a "round"). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "15 times") is reached (the big winning opening is closed in a period other than the round game).

For "big hit", big hit types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change" are set. When the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the jackpot symbol of "3" is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is "probability change", the jackpot symbol of "7" is stopped and displayed.

The "big hit" when the jackpot type is "probability variation" may be referred to as "probability variation jackpot", and the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" may be referred to as "non-probability variation jackpot". Further, the jackpot gaming state based on the "probability change jackpot" may be referred to as the "probability variation jackpot gaming state". Further, the jackpot gaming state based on the "non-probability variable jackpot" may be referred to as the "non-probability variable jackpot gaming state".

Probability change After the big hit game state is completed, the probability that the variable display result becomes "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than the normal state. The probabilistic state continues until the next big hit game state is started.

After the probabilistic jackpot gaming state or the non-probabilistic jackpot gaming state is completed, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, the end condition of either one of the predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special figure game is executed and the next big hit game state is started is satisfied first. Continue until you do.

In the time-saving state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time-saving state such as the normal state. It may be changed to. For example, control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal figure game (the period of variable display of the normal figure, also called the normal figure fluctuation time) shorter than in the normal state, or variable display in each normal figure game. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by a control or the like that improves the probability that the result will be a "normal figure hit" as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probabilistic change state, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability of becoming a "hit" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" is in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the predetermined return processing is not executed after the input).

The time saving state is also called "high base", and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also called "low base" or "non-time saving state". The probabilistic state is also called "high probability", and the gaming state that is not the probabilistic state is also called "low probability" or "non-probability change".

(Progress of the game controlled by the effect control board 12)
In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern (this is also a kind of production) is started. At the timing when the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (variable display result) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (variable display result) The combination of the three decorative symbols) is also displayed as a stop (derivative display).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as "design") is a display mode in which fluctuations are continuing.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach.

The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit", and here, the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes "big hit".

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, "7" at the time of probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot" At that time, "6" etc.) are all displayed as a stop.

When the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. There is. If the variable display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss combination") that is not a big hit combination. ”) May be stopped and displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing various game-related effects such as variable display control of decorative patterns and advance notice effects based on the effect control commands (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. ..

As the notice effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, a big hit notice effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit, a reach notice suggesting whether or not to reach, and a stop symbol are used. Multiple notices executed at the start of variable display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice to be announced and a latent notice to announce whether the game state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is hidden). include.

Further, in the present embodiment, as various effects including the above notice, it is possible to execute a movable body effect by the movable bodies 302L and 302R of the effect device 300 and a combined effect by the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9. .. It should be noted that these various effects are executed, for example, at a predetermined timing during variable display or at a timing when the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. In the present embodiment, the effect using the effect device 300 is executed when the super reach is executed (details will be described later).

(Direction device 300)
Next, the details of the effect device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 15. 3A and 3B are front views showing a state in which the movable body of the effect device is in the first position, and FIG. 3B is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of the effect device is in the second position. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect device is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect device is viewed from diagonally behind. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the movable body is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the movable body is viewed from diagonally behind. 8A and 8B are schematic views showing a state in which the rotating portion is in the first protruding position, and FIG. 8B is a state in which the rotating portion is in the accommodating position. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the structure of the lower part of the movable body. 10A and 10B are an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first drive mechanism, and FIG. 10B is a plan view showing a guided member. FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the relationship between the guide groove, the guided member, and the moving body. 12A to 12B are views showing operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. 13 (F) to 13 (J) are views showing operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. 14A to 14C are schematic explanatory views showing a relationship between a movable body and an image display device. 15A and 15B are explanatory views showing a state in which the movable body is in the descending position and FIG. 15B is in the ascending position. 16A to 16F are explanatory views showing an example of an operation mode of a movable body in super reach.

In the following description, the direction in which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the description will be given with reference to the up, down, left, and right directions when viewed from the player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the effect device 300 has a base frame body 301 formed in a square frame shape in front view and a movable body 302L provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction and the up-down direction with respect to the base frame body 301. , 302R, a first drive mechanism 303 that moves the movable bodies 302L, 302R in the left-right direction, and a second drive mechanism 304 that moves the movable bodies 302L, 302R in the up-down direction, and has a base frame body 301. The image display device 5 can be visually recognized through the opening of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 3A, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have a first position (origin position) separated from each other in the left-right direction and a second position (or close to each other) as shown in FIG. 3B. It can move in the left-right direction between the two positions, and in the second position, it can move up and down between the descending position shown in FIG. 3 (A) and the ascending position shown in FIG. 3 (B). Further, the orientation (posture) can be changed at the third position between the first position and the second position.

Next, the movable bodies 302L and 302R will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. Since the movable bodies 302L and 302R are formed symmetrically and have almost the same configuration, the left movable body 302L will be described below, and the right side movable body 302R will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the movable body 302L has a moving body 310 that is movable in the left-right direction by the first drive mechanism 303 and is non-rotatable, and a guide groove described later at a position below the moving body 310. A guided member 320 that is moved and guided by the 380L and 380R and a position above the moving body 310 that can be rotated together with the guided member 320 and that can be moved in the vertical direction with respect to the moving body 310 and the guided member 320. It has a movable portion 330 and a movable portion 330.

The movable portion 330 is rotatable and vertically movable around a pedestal 331 attached to the upper end of the rotating shaft 311 penetrating the moving body 310 up and down and a guide rod 337 described later above the pedestal 331. The rotation base 332 provided, the front cover 333 covering the front side of the rotation base 332, the rear cover 334 covering the back side of the rotation base 332, and the rotation base 332 can be rotated in the vertical direction. It is mainly composed of a rotating member 335 provided in the above.

A guide rod 337 facing in the vertical direction is erected at the left front corner of the upper surface of the pedestal 331 so that the rotation base 332 is guided so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the upper right rear of the pedestal 331. A rotation stop member 336 for restricting rotation around the guide rod 337 is erected at the corner portion. The rotation stop member 336 has a length capable of restricting the rotation of the rotation base 332 from the lower position to the ascending position, which will be described later.

An LED board 339 on which a plurality of movable LEDs 338F are mounted on the front surface so as to be able to irradiate light toward the front is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the rotation base 332. Light is emitted outward through the translucent lens portion 340F formed on the front cover 333. Further, although not particularly shown, a plurality of movable LEDs 338B are mounted on the back surface of the LED substrate 339 so as to be able to irradiate light toward the front, and by causing the movable LED 338B to emit light, the light from the movable LED 338B covers the rear. It is adapted to be emitted outward through the translucent lens portion 340B formed in 334.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a first rotation shaft 360 facing in the front-rear direction is projected from the lower part of the front surface of the rotation base 332, and one end of the first rotation shaft 360 is rotated. A first link member 361 pivotally supported via a pivot shaft 364 is rotatably supported by a first shaft portion of the moving member 335. Further, a second rotation shaft 362 is projected below the first rotation shaft 360 on the front surface of the rotation base 332, and one end of the second rotation shaft 362 is a second rotation member 335. A second link member 363 pivotally supported on the two shafts via a pivot 365 is rotatably supported.

An arcuate gear portion 366 is formed on a part of the peripheral edge of the second rotation shaft 362 of the second link member 363, and the gear portion 366 is used for rotation fixed to the back surface of the rotation base 332. A drive gear 368 fixed to a drive shaft of the motor 367 is meshed.

As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the rotating member 335 has a first protruding position (origin position) protruding downward on the right side with respect to the rotating base 332, and a first protruding position as shown in FIG. 8 (B). It is rotatably provided between the accommodation position (see FIG. 8B), which is retracted from the position to the rotation base 332 side and is partially accommodated between the rotation base 332 and the front cover 333. Has been done. It also stops at the second protruding position (see FIG. 3B) that protrudes upward to the right with respect to the rotation base 332 between the first protruding position (origin position, see FIG. 3A) and the accommodating position. It is possible.

Specifically, in the first protruding position shown in FIG. 8A, the upper portion of the second link member 363 is slightly tilted to the left and abuts on the boss 369 projecting from the rotation base 332 to counterclockwise. Since the rotation is restricted, the downward rotation of the rotating member 335 is restricted. Here, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the drive gear 368 is rotated by the rotation motor 367, the second link member 363 is rotated clockwise and the pivot 365 is the second rotation shaft 362. The first link member 361 rotates counterclockwise and the Axis 364 moves in an arc shape centered on the first rotation shaft 360, thereby moving the rotation member 335 in an arc shape centered on the first rotation shaft 360. Rotates from the first protruding position to the accommodation position. By pivotally supporting the two locations by the two first link member 361 and the second link member 363 in this way, it is possible to rotate the device more compactly than it rotates about one axis.

At the upper end of the front cover 333, fixed rails 350L and 350R (see FIGS. 3 and 4) extending in the left-right direction on the upper side of the base frame 301 and moving vertically between these fixed rails 350L and 350R. A guide portion 342 that is moved and guided in the left-right direction by a movable rail 351 that is rotatably provided is rotatably attached around a shaft portion 343 that faces up and down with respect to the rotation base 332.

In this way, the movable portion 330 is vertically attached to the movable base portion 330A, which is formed by attaching and integrating the front cover 333 and the rear cover 334 on the front and rear surfaces of the rotating base 332, and the movable base portion 330A. The first state in which the rotating portion 330B is composed of a rotating member 335 rotatably provided in a direction and the rotating portion 330B is in the first protruding position or the second protruding position, and the rotating portion 330B It is possible to change to the second state in the accommodation position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable base portion 330A has a shape imitating a half of an airplane body, the rotating portion 330B has a shape imitating a blade, the movable body 302L is the right half of the airplane, and the movable body 302R is the airplane. It is said to be a model that constitutes the left half. On the other hand, on the left and right side sides of the base frame 301, frame covers 370L and 370R that imitate half of an airplane having translucent lens portions 371L and 371R are attached, respectively.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first position, the front cover 333 and the frame body cover 370L of the left movable body 302L imitate the right half of the airplane. The first left effect section is formed, and the front cover 333 of the movable body 302R on the right side and the frame cover 370R form a first right effect section that imitates the left half of the airplane.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the second position, the rear cover 334 of the left movable body 302L and the rear cover 334 of the right movable body 302R are arranged side by side on the left and right. By combining them, a second production unit that imitates the entire airplane is formed.

Further, in a part of the first left effect section and the first right effect section, a translucent lens portion 340F of the front cover 333 that imitates half of the cockpit and a translucent lens portion 371L, 371R of the frame body covers 370L, 370R. The first light emitting unit is configured by the above, and the second light emitting unit is configured by the left and right translucent lens units 340B and 340B that imitate half of the cockpit of the rear cover 334 in a part of the second effect unit. The lens.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10A, a vertical hole 312 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the moving body 310, and a rotation shaft 311 is rotatably inserted into the vertical hole 312. The upper part of the rotating shaft 311 is non-rotatably fitted in the shaft hole 313 formed in the pedestal 331. Further, the moving body 310 is formed so that the horizontal hole 314 penetrating in the left-right direction does not intersect with the vertical hole 312, and the rotation shaft 311 is rotatably inserted into the vertical hole 312.

The upper portion of the rotating shaft 311 is non-rotatably fitted in the shaft hole 313 formed in the pedestal 331, and the lower portion is non-rotatably fitted in the shaft hole 321 of the guided member 320. That is, since the movable portion 330 and the guided member 320 are integrated via the rotating shaft 311, the guided member 320 constitutes a part of the movable portion 330.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the guided member 320 is composed of a disk-shaped member centered on a circular shaft hole 321. Abutment recesses 322A and 322B capable of accommodating contact bosses 385A and 385B, which will be described later, are formed at two locations on the right side of the peripheral wall at intervals of about 90 degrees, and locking recesses 323 on the left side of the peripheral wall. Is formed. Further, the peripheral wall 322C on the rear side of the contact recess 322A and the peripheral wall 322D on the front side of the contact recess 322B extend outward from the arc centered on the shaft hole 321 (see the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 10B). The peripheral walls 322E and 322F extending linearly from the tips of the peripheral walls 322C and 322D to the left are substantially parallel to each other. That is, the tip portions of the peripheral walls 322C and 322E and the tip portions of the peripheral walls 322D and 322F are covered with rotation restricting portions 325A and 325B protruding outward from the arc centered on the shaft hole 321. The guide member 320 is formed in a non-circular shape.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, linear guide grooves 380L and 380R that guide the moving body 310 in the left-right direction are formed on the upper surface of the member constituting the lower side portion of the base frame body 301. Specifically, the guide grooves 380L and 380R are formed in a groove shape that opens upward in a vertical cross-sectional view by the bottom wall 381, the front wall 382, and the rear wall 383, and the guided member 320 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Has been done. The front-rear dimension L1 of the guide grooves 380L and 380R is slightly longer than the diameter 2R of the guided member 320, and shorter than the dimension L2 passing through the apex and center of the rotation restricting portions 325A and 325B of the guided member 320. (2R <L1 <L2).

At the left and right ends of each of the guide grooves 380L and 380R, there is a movable locking piece 324A that is locked to the locking recess 323 of the guided member 320 when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are located at the first positions. A locking piece 324B that is locked to the locking recess 323 of the guided member 320 when the bodies 302L and 302R are located at the second position is provided, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided at the first position and the movable body 302L, 302R. Regulate rotation in the second position.

At substantially the center of the bottom wall 381 in the longitudinal direction, columnar contact bosses 385A and 385B are erected in the vicinity of the rear wall 383 in a state of being separated from each other by a predetermined dimension in the left-right direction. Further, the portions of the rear wall 383 corresponding to the contact bosses 385A and 385B are bulged to the rear side, and as will be described later, the rotation restricting portions 325A and 325B can be accommodated when the guided member 320 rotates. The recesses 386A and 386B are formed inside. Further, a bearing portion 387 is formed between the left and right guide grooves 380L and 380R.

The first drive mechanism 303 includes drive shafts 390L and 390R for moving the moving body 310, moving motors 391L and 391R for rotating the driving shafts 390L and 390R around the axis, and moving motors 391L. It is mainly composed of transmission gear groups 392L and 392R, which are composed of a plurality of driven gears that transmit the power of 391R to the drive shafts 390L and 390R.

The drive shafts 390L and 390R are extended in the left-right direction along the upper side of the front wall 382, one end is pivotally supported by the central bearing portion 387, and the other end is a shaft on the left and right parts of the guide grooves 380L and 380R. It is supported. The moving body 310 is inserted into the drive shafts 390L and 390R via the lateral hole 314, and the inner circumference of the lateral hole 314 is formed in the concave groove 390A spirally formed on the peripheral surface of the drive shafts 390L and 390R. The locking portion 315 projecting from the surface is slidably locked. Therefore, in the moving body 310, the guided member 320 connected via the rotation shaft 311 is guided so as to be movable in the left-right direction by the guide grooves 380L and 380R, and the rotation around the drive shafts 390L and 390R is restricted. Therefore, the drive shafts 390L and 390R rotate to move in the left-right direction.

Next, the operation mode of the first drive mechanism 303 and the movable body 302L will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. Since the movable bodies 302L and 302R are symmetrical and have almost the same operation mode, only the operation mode of the movable body 302L will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the movable body 302L is in the first position, the guided member 320 maintains the locking piece 324A locked in the locking recess 323 at the left end of the guide groove 380L. Has been done. At this time, the front cover 333 of the movable portion 330 faces forward, and the rotating portion 330B is located at the first protruding position.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the moving body 310 moves toward the right side by rotating the drive shaft 390L by the moving motor 391L. At this time, the guided member 320 is restricted from rotating around the rotation axis 311 because the peripheral wall 322E is substantially parallel to the front wall 382 and the peripheral wall 322F is substantially parallel to the rear wall 383. Therefore, the movable portion 330 moves to the right without changing its direction. Then, when the peripheral wall 322C moves to the third position between the first position and the second position, the peripheral wall 322C comes into contact with the contact boss 385A.

As shown in FIGS. 12 (C) and 12 (D), the contact boss 385A is arranged at a position shifted rearward from the movement locus of the rotation shaft 311 which is the center of the guided member 320. As the moving body 310 continues to move to the right, when the peripheral wall 322C abuts on the abutting boss 385A at the third position, it moves to the right while maintaining the corresponding contact state. The guide member 320 rotates counterclockwise around the contact boss 385A. Further, as shown in the enlarged view in FIG. 12C, the tip of the rotation restricting portion 325A is accommodated in the accommodating recess 386A, so that the guided member 320 is allowed to rotate in the guide groove 380L. Further, as the guided member 320 rotates, the contact boss 385A is accommodated in the contact recess 322A.

As shown in FIG. 12E, when the guided member 320 rotates about 90 degrees after the peripheral wall 322C abuts on the abutting boss 385A, the peripheral wall 322C remains in contact with the abutting boss 385A. The peripheral wall 322D of the contact recess 322B comes into contact with the contact boss 385B.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 13 (F) to 13 (H), as the moving body 310 continues to move to the right, the state in which the peripheral wall 322C is in contact with the contact boss 385A is released. By continuing to move to the right while maintaining the state in which the peripheral wall 322D is in contact with the contact boss 385B, the guided member 320 rotates counterclockwise around the contact boss 385B. Further, as shown in the enlarged view in FIG. 13H, the tip of the rotation restricting portion 325B is accommodated in the accommodating recess 386B, so that the guided member 320 is allowed to rotate. Further, as the guided member 320 rotates, the contact boss 385B is accommodated in the contact recess 322B.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (I), with the rotation of the guided member 320 by about 180 degrees, the movable portion 330 integrated with the guided member 320 rotates about 180 degrees around the rotation shaft 311. This will change the orientation (posture). Further, as shown in FIGS. 12B to 13I, the two contact bosses 385A and 385B are arranged apart from each other in the moving direction of the movable body 302L, and the peripheral wall 322C hits the contact boss 385A. The contact state is released and the peripheral wall 322D comes into contact with the contact boss 385B, so that the rotation is continuously performed.

As shown in FIG. 13 (J), after the contact state of the peripheral wall 322D from the contact boss 385B is released, the peripheral wall 322D moves to the right without changing its direction. At this time, the guided member 320 is restricted from rotating around the rotation axis 311 because the peripheral wall 322F is substantially parallel to the front wall 382 and the peripheral wall 322E is substantially parallel to the rear wall 383. Therefore, the movable portion 330 moves to the right without changing its direction. When the movable body 302L reaches the second position, the guided member 320 is maintained in a state where the locking piece 324B is locked to the locking recess 323 at the right end portion of the guide groove 380L. At this time, the rear cover 334 of the movable portion 330 faces forward, and the rotating portion 330B is located at the storage position.

Although details of the operation mode when the movable body 302L moves from the second position to the first position are omitted, the movable body 302L rotates in the opposite direction to the movement from the first position to the second position and the direction is changed. It will be.

In this way, the movable body 302L came into contact with the contact bosses 385A and 385B at the third position on the way from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position. By continuing to move to the right or left while maintaining the state, the guided member 320 rotates about 180 degrees, so that the orientation (posture) of the movable portion 330 changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). ) Is changed.

Next, the positional relationship between the movable bodies 302L and 302R and the image display device 5 and the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first position, the rotating portion 330B is in the first protruding position. Since the distance dimension L3 from the rotary shaft 311 to the display screen of the image display device 5 is shorter than the length dimension L4 from the rotary shaft 311 to the tip of the rotary portion 330B at the first protruding position (L3 < L4) When the movable portion 330 tries to rotate at the third position while the rotating portion 330B protrudes to the first protruding position in the first state, the rotating portion 330B comes into contact with the display screen of the image display device 5. It ends up.

Further, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the second position, the rotating portion 330B is in the second protruding position. Since the distance dimension L3 from the rotary shaft 311 to the display screen of the image display device 5 is shorter than the length dimension L5 from the rotary shaft 311 to the tip of the rotary portion 330B at the second protruding position (L3 < L5) When the movable portion 330 tries to rotate at the third position while the rotating portion 330B protrudes to the second protruding position in the first state, the rotating portion 330B comes into contact with the display screen of the image display device 5. It ends up.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14C, before the movable bodies 302L and 302R rotate, that is, before reaching the third position, the rotating portion 330B is accommodated instead of the first protruding position or the second protruding position. By moving the movable portion 330 from the first state to the second state, that is, by moving the movable portion 330 to the position, the separation dimension L3 from the rotation axis 311 to the display screen of the image display device 5 is in the accommodation position from the rotation axis 311. Since the length to the tip of the rotating portion 330B is longer than the length L6 (L3> L6), the rotating portion 330B is prevented from coming into contact with the display screen of the image display device 5 during rotation.

Next, the second drive mechanism 304 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 15. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the second drive mechanism 304 is attached to the elevating motor 305 fixed to the mounting member 308 attached to the back surface of the upper side of the base frame 301 and the drive gear 305A of the elevating motor 305. It has a driven gear 306 that meshes, and a connecting slot 307A in which one end is pivotally supported by a mounting member 308 and a connecting shaft 306A projecting from the vicinity of the peripheral edge on the front surface of the driven gear 306 is inserted. It has an elevating arm 307 in which 351 is pivotally supported.

The movable rail 351 is vertically oriented by inserting guide rollers 352 and 352 provided on the left and right sides of the rear surface into a pair of left and right elevating guides 353 and 353 formed on the upper side of the base frame 301 so as to face the vertical direction. I'm being guided. Further, an elongated hole 354 for inserting a connecting shaft between the tip of the elevating arm 307 and the movable rail 351 is formed between the elevating guides 353 and 353 in the vertical direction. In the second drive mechanism 304 configured in this way, the movable rail 351 moves in the vertical direction by rotating the elevating arm 307 around one end by the elevating motor 305.

Next, an example of the movable body effect by the movable body 302L and 302R of the effect device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

For example, at a predetermined timing after the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the super reach fluctuation pattern is started and the reach is established and the super reach is developed, the effect control CPU 120 is a stick as shown in FIG. 16 (A). During the valid period when the operation of the controller 31A (or the push button 31B may be used) is valid, the image Z1 of the stick controller 31A (or the push button 31B may be used) is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to promote the operation. Run.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the super reach fluctuation pattern is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 detects when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected or the operation is detected within the operation valid period. By moving the moving body 310 by the elevating motor 305 at the timing when the operation valid period has elapsed without doing so, the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R start moving from the first position to the second position at the same time. The rotating motor 367 moves the rotating portion 330B from the first protruding position to the accommodating position, and the movable portion 330 changes from the first state to the second state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, the peripheral walls 322E and 322F of the guided member 320 abut on the contact bosses 385A and 385B, and the moving body 310 moves while maintaining the corresponding contact state. The movable portion 330 rotates about 180 degrees around a rotation shaft 311 facing in the vertical direction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16D, the left and right movable portions 330 inverted by about 180 degrees each abut and coalesce, and the rotating portion 330B rotates and is stopped at the second protruding position. Then, as shown in FIG. 16E, the effect control CPU 120 raises the movable rail 351 by the elevating motor 305, so that the movable portion 330 is raised with respect to the pedestal 331 and the image display device 5 is displayed. After displaying the effect image Z2 around the movable portion 330 on the screen, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are returned from the second position to the first position as shown in FIG. 16F, and the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The image "Big hit !!" is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first position separated from each other to the left and right, the front cover 333 and the frame body cover 370L of the left movable body 302L make the right half of the airplane. The first left effect part imitating the part is formed, and the front cover 333 of the movable body 302R on the right side and the frame cover 370R form the first right effect part imitating the left half part of the airplane. ..

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 16D and 16E, the rear cover 334 of the movable body 302L on the left side and the rear cover 334 of the movable body 302R on the right side are left and right when they are in the second position in contact with or close to each other. By arranging them side by side and combining them, a second production unit that imitates the entire airplane is formed.

As described above, in the first position, the front surface of the movable bodies 302L, 302R and the frame body covers 370L, 370R form the first left effect section and the first right effect section, and in the second position, the movable body 302L, The back surface of the 302R constitutes a second effect unit different from the first effect unit. More specifically, the first left effect unit and the first right effect unit are the effect units that can specify about two-thirds of the aircraft body, while the second effect unit is the effect unit that can specify the entire airplane body. be.

That is, a part of the first left effect unit and the first right effect unit, which were separately left and right in the first position, move and are united to form one second effect unit, so that the player can use it. It can give unexpectedness. Further, the size of the airplane, which is the second effect unit, is larger than the size of the airplane, which is the first left effect unit and the first right effect unit, so that more unexpectedness can be given.

Further, for example, when the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 16A is being executed, the movable bodies 302L and 302R move by turning on the movable LED 338F and causing the translucent lens portions 340F, 371L and 371R to emit light. When the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are united, the movable LED 338B is turned on to make the translucent lens unit 340B emit light, which is a big hit. It may be possible to perform a definite effect to notify. Further, as a warning effect suggesting that the super reach effect as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F may be performed, for example, the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are set as the first position and the first position. It may be possible to perform a movable body effect such as reciprocating between the positions in front of the three positions.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are located at the first position, the movable LED 338F is turned on to cause the translucent lens portions 340F, 371L and 371R to emit light. While it is possible to improve the sense of unity between the movable bodies 302L and 302R and the frame body covers 370L and 370R, the movable bodies 302L and 302R move from the first position to the second position and the frame body covers 370L and 370R. By turning off the movable LED 338F when the movable body is separated from the above, it is possible to make the separation between the movable body 302L and 302R and the frame body cover 370L and 370R inconspicuous.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the movable movable bodies 302L and 302R and the contacting boss 385A provided so as to be able to contact the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided. , 385B, and when the movable body 302L abuts on the abutting bosses 385A, 385B at the third position on the way from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position. By moving to the right or left while maintaining the contacted state, the guided member 320 rotates about 180 degrees, so that the orientation (posture) changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). It is designed to change.

By doing so, the movable bodies 302L and 302R not only move but also change their orientation while moving, so that the interest can be improved. Specifically, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move in the left-right direction, they are oriented by rotating around an axis that faces the vertical direction that intersects the moving direction while continuing the movement without stopping the movement. Since the (posture) changes, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, the movable bodies 302L and 302R include a moving body 310 that is moved by the moving motors 391L and 391R that are one drive source, and a guided member 320 of the movable portion 330 that is rotatably provided with respect to the moving body 310. When the guided member 320 abuts on the abutting bosses 385A and 385B at the third position while the movable body 302L is moving from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position. The direction (posture) of the movable portion 330 is changed from forward to backward by rotating about 180 degrees by moving to the right or left while maintaining the corresponding contact state.

By doing so, both movement and change of orientation can be realized by one drive source. Specifically, not only the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved in the left-right direction by the driving force of the moving motors 391L and 391R, but also the movable portion 330 can be rotated by using the moving force of the moving body 310.

Further, in a state where the guided member 320 of the movable portion 330 is in contact with the contact bosses 385A and 385B, the guided member 320 is movably and rotatably guided together with the moving body 310 to the contact bosses 385A and 385B. In the non-contact state, the guide grooves 380L and 380R are provided as guide portions that can move together with the moving body 310 and guide the guided member 320 in a non-rotatable manner, and the contact bosses 385A and 385B are the guide grooves 380L. It is provided in 380R.

By doing so, the movable portion 330 moves in the moving direction of the moving body 310 in a state where the rotation of the non-circular guided member 320 is restricted by the guide grooves 380L and 380R except for the third position where the orientation is not changed. Since it is guided, the movable portion 330 is stably supported. As shown in FIG. 1, the guide grooves 380L and 380R, the contact bosses 385A and 385B, and the guided member 320 are provided at positions that are difficult for the player to see, which may impair the appearance. No.

In particular, in the present embodiment, in the first position, the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are combined with the frame body covers 370L and 370R of the base frame body 301, and the third position on the way from the first position to the second position. Since the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are united at the second position after the direction of the movable portion 330 is changed (reversed back and forth) at After changing the orientation at the three positions, the orientation may change due to vibration or the like while moving to the second position, so that it is possible to preferably suppress the influence on the coalescence at the first position and the second position.

Further, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have contact recesses 322A and 322B capable of accommodating the contact bosses 385A and 385B when the contact bosses 385A and 385B come into contact with each other.

By doing so, when the contact bosses 385A and 385B are in contact with each other, the contact bosses 385A and 385B are housed in the contact recesses 322A and 322B, so that the contact state is less likely to be released. Therefore, the orientation can be suitably changed. Further, since the guided member 320 can be linearly moved without bypassing the contact bosses 385A and 385B, it is possible to avoid complication of the structure.

Further, the movable body includes a first movable body (for example, a movable body 302L) and a second movable body (for example, a movable body 302R), and the contact portion is a first contact portion corresponding to the first movable body. (For example, the contact boss 385A, 385B of the guide groove 380L) and the second contact portion corresponding to the second movable body (for example, the contact boss 385A, 385B of the guide groove 380R) are included.

By doing so, it is possible to show complicated movements by changing the directions of the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R.

Further, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have a rotating portion 330B as a protruding portion that can operate with respect to the movable base portion 330A, and the rotating portion 330B protrudes from the movable base portion 330A in the first state (for example, rotation). The first state in which the moving portion 330B is in the first protruding position or the second protruding position) and the second state in which the moving portion 330B is retracted to the movable base portion side from the first state (for example, the second state in which the rotating portion 330B is in the accommodating position). The state), and the contact bosses 385A and 385B change from the first state to the second state before the contact, that is, before reaching the third position.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the rotating portion 330B from interfering with other structures (for example, the image display device 5 or the game board 2) when the orientation is changed.

Further, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided with guide grooves 380L and 380R extending in the moving direction and provided with contact bosses 385A and 385B, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are along the contact bosses 385A and 385B. Including the guided member 320 that is movable and non-rotatably guided, the contact bosses 385A and 385B are guided to the positions corresponding to the contact bosses 385A and 385B in the guide grooves 380L and 380R. The accommodating recesses 386A and 386B are provided as an allowable portion that allows the guided member 320 to rotate only when the member 320 is in contact with the member 320.

By doing so, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be rotated only in the state where they are in contact with the contact bosses 385A and 385B, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are stabilized in the state where they are not in contact with each other. Can be moved.

Further, the movable body can move between the first position separated from each other and the second position closer to or in contact with each other than the first position, and the second position between the first position and the second position. The first movable body and the second movable body include the first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L) and the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R) whose orientations can be reversed at three positions. The first effect unit (see FIG. 16A) is formed by abutting or approaching a structure (for example, frame cover 370L, 370R) provided on the opposite side of the second position at the position. The second effect unit (see FIGS. 16D and 16E) is formed by contacting or approaching the other movable body at the second position.

By doing so, the first effect unit is configured in the first position, but the second effect unit appears in reverse while moving from the first position to the second position, so that the player can see it. It can give unexpectedness. Specifically, when the two movable bodies 302L and 302R are located at the first positions separated from each other, the first effect unit is composed of the structures adjacent to each other, but the orientations of the two movable bodies 302L and 302R are different from each other at the third position. When it is changed and moved to the second position, the two airplanes located separately on the left and right are united into one by forming a second production unit that is different from the first production unit by combining with each other. Since it can be made to look like an airplane, it can give the player unexpectedness. Further, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect not only when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the second position but also when they are in the first position which is the origin position.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decoration applied to the front surface of the front cover 333 and the decoration applied to the back surface of the rear cover 334 are different from each other. , The appearance is the same airplane, but the decoration is different, so it can be more surprising. The decoration on the front surface of the front cover 333 and the decoration on the back surface of the rear cover 334 may be the same decoration.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

(Modifications 1 and 2)
Next, a modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing a guided member and an abutting portion as a modification 1 of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a schematic view showing a guided member and an abutting portion as a modification 2 of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the guided member 320 guided by the guide grooves 380L and 380R has a non-circular shape, and contact recesses 322A and 322B capable of contacting the contact bosses 385A and 385B are formed on the peripheral surface. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 17, the guided member is a disk-shaped gear member 320A having a gear formed on the peripheral surface, and is in contact with the guided member. The portion may be a rack gear 385C extending to a part of the rear wall 383 in the moving direction of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. In this case, the movable bodies 302L and 302R move while maintaining the corresponding contact state when the gear member 320A abuts on the rack gear 385C, that is, the movable body member 320A moves to the right with the gear member 320A meshing with the rack gear 385C. By doing so, the disk member 320B may rotate to change its orientation. Further, the protrusion formed on the movable body may be fitted into the recess as the contact portion to be brought into contact with the movable body.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the guided member is a disk member 320B, and the contact portion is a height made of a rubber material extended to a part of the rear wall 383 in the moving direction of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. The friction portion 385D may be used. In this case, the movable bodies 302L and 302R move while maintaining the corresponding contact state when the peripheral surface of the disk member 320B abuts on the high friction portion 385D, that is, the peripheral surface of the disk member 320B is the high friction portion. The disk member 320B may rotate and change its direction by moving to the right in a state of being in contact with the 385D.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are exemplified in a form in which they can move in the left-right direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R can move in the up-down direction, the front-back direction, or the diagonal direction. There may be. Further, it may not be movable linearly in one direction as in the above embodiment, but may be moved while curving, for example.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable portion 330 of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is provided so as to be rotatable about 180 degrees around the rotation shaft 311 facing in the vertical direction. It is not limited, and if the direction can be changed by moving while maintaining the corresponding contact state when it comes into contact with the contact portion, for example, it can rotate at a rotation angle of 180 degrees or more or 180 degrees. It may be provided so as to be rotatable at the following angles. Further, it may be rotatable around a rotation axis facing the left-right direction or the front-back direction, and if the direction (posture) can be changed while moving, an operation other than rotation (for example, a swing operation or a tilting operation). Etc.) may change the direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the moving body 310 is rotatably provided around the rotation axis 311 facing the vertical direction intersecting the left-right direction, which is the moving direction of the moving body 310, but centering on the rotation axis facing the front-back direction. It may be rotatably provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable portion 330 of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is exemplified in a form in which the movable portion 330 is rotated by about 180 degrees at the third position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the orientation is not limited to this. It may be changed.

In addition, "the direction of the movable body is changed by moving while maintaining the corresponding contact state when the movable body comes into contact with the contact portion" means that a predetermined portion of the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L). When the posture in which the right side surface or the left side surface of the movable body 302R faces the moving direction (for example, the right direction) is the first posture, the predetermined portion is in a direction different from the moving direction (for example, the front direction or the rear direction). If the posture changes to the second posture, the orientation has changed. That is, when the movable body moves in one direction (for example, to the right) so as to meander back and forth, even if the direction changes according to the meandering, the predetermined part of the movable body faces the moving direction. If the posture is changed to maintain it, it does not mean that the orientation has changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the contact bosses 385A and 385B as the contact portions are provided at positions where the guided member 320 guided by the guide grooves 380L and 380R can be contacted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if it can come into contact with the movable bodies 302L and 302R, a place other than the guided member 320 guided by the guide grooves 380L and 380R (for example, the movable portion 330). It may be provided at a position where it can come into contact with (a predetermined place, etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which two contact bosses 385A and 385B are applied as contact portions is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if there is only one contact portion. Alternatively, 3 or more may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the guided member 320 comes into contact with the contact bosses 385A and 385B, the moving body 310 as a moving portion is moved by the moving motors 391L and 391R which are one drive source. Although the embodiment in which the movable portion 330 is rotated by using a force is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mobile motors 391L and 391R are used in a state where the movable body is in contact with the contact portion. The orientation of the movable part may be changed by a separate drive source.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mobile body 310 which is a part of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is moved by the first drive mechanism 303 including the drive shafts 390L and 390R, but the present invention is limited thereto. As the drive mechanism for moving the moving body 310, another drive mechanism such as a drive mechanism including a rack gear and a pinion gear or an endless belt spanned by two rollers may be applied.

Further, in the embodiment, the movable body includes the first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L) and the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R), and the contact portion corresponds to the first movable body. The first contact portion (for example, the contact boss 385A, 385B of the guide groove 380L) and the second contact portion corresponding to the second movable body (for example, the contact boss 385A, 385B of the guide groove 380R). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention includes a movable body having one of the movable bodies and the contact portion, or three or more movable bodies and the contact portion. It may have.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable bodies 302L and 302R exemplify a mode in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R can rise from the descending position to the ascending position after being united in the second position, but the present invention is not limited to this and is not necessarily limited to this. It does not have to move up and down in the second position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first position, the rotating portion 330B is in the first state where it is located in the first protruding position, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the second position, it is rotated. The embodiment in which the moving portion 330B is located in the second protruding position is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are inverted in the second position, the first state is exemplified. The rotating portion 330B may be in the first state of being located at the first protruding position in the same manner as when it is located at the one position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming machine having a predetermined number of balls is used as the gaming machine. The number of rented balls that are circulated inside and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given according to the prize are added, while the number of game balls used for the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored and stored. In these enclosed gaming 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 the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) has been applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, and the variable display result is derived from the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines where winning is possible.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like in which a gaming medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize.

1 Pachinko game machine 300 Directing device 302L, 302R Movable body 303 First drive mechanism 310 Moving body 311 Rotating shaft 320 Guided member 322A, 322B Contact recess 330 Movable part 330A Movable base part 330B Rotating part 380L, 380R Guide groove 385A , 385B Contact boss

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A movable body that can move between the first position and the second position,
A contact portion provided so as to be able to contact the movable body,
Equipped with
The movable body is
A moving part that moves by the drive source,
A movable part provided so as to be movable with respect to the moving part,
Have,
When the movable portion abuts on the abutting portion at a third position between the first position and the second position, the moving portion moves while maintaining the corresponding contact state, whereby the movable portion is movable. The orientation of the part has been changed,
When the movable portion is in contact with the contact portion at the third position, the movable portion is guided so as to be movable together with the moving portion and the direction can be changed, which is different from the third position. When the movable portion is not in contact with the contact portion at the position, the movable portion is provided with a guide portion that can move the movable portion together with the moving portion and guides the movable portion so that the direction cannot be changed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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