JP6980613B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, in order to guide the movement of a pair of movable bodies provided so as to be movable, a driving means for sliding the upper part of the pair of movable bodies, and the lower part of the pair of movable bodies. Each movable body can be changed into a non-coalled state that separates from each other by movement and a coalesced state that coalesces by approaching each other, and can rotate around an axis orthogonal to the moving direction. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-44090

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the pair of movable bodies can rotate, a part of the movable bodies may come into contact with a predetermined member around the movement path when the pair of movable bodies rotate. There was a problem that the degree of freedom of production such as rotating the body was limited.

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 suitably increasing the degree of freedom in the production of a movable body.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention
It is a gaming machine that can play games,
It is equipped with a movable body that can move between the first position and a second position different from the first position.
The movable body is
It has a first movable portion and a second movable portion that is operably provided with respect to the first movable portion.
A first state in which at least a part of the second movable part protrudes from the first movable part, and at least a part of the second movable part is retracted to the first movable part side from the first state. It can change to the second state,
It is rotatably provided around the rotation axis so that the radius of rotation is larger in the first state than in the second state.
The first state has a first predetermined state and a first specific state in which the mode is different from the first predetermined state.
Movement when located in said first position is said first predetermined state, from when moving from the first position to the second position is changed from the first predetermined state to the second state After starting the above, while moving from the first position to the second position, a rotation operation about the rotation axis is performed, and the first specific state is reached at the second position.
It is characterized by that.
The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A movable body (for example, movable bodies 302L and 302R) that can move between the first position and a second position different from the first position is provided.
The movable body is
A first movable portion (for example, a first movable portion 330A) and a second movable portion (for example, a second movable portion 330B) provided so as to be movable (for example, rotate) with respect to the first movable portion. Have and
A first state (for example, a first protruding state or a second protruding state) in which at least a part of the second movable part protrudes from the first movable part, and at least a part of the second movable part is said to be the first. It is possible to change from the first state to the second state (for example, the retracted state) in which the user retracts to the first movable portion side.
When it is located at the first position, it is in the first state, and when it moves from the first position to the second position, it changes from the first state to the second state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 The second movable portion 330B is moved from the first protruding position to the retracted position by the rotating motor 367, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first state to the second state, and then left and right by the moving motors 391L and 391R. The movable bodies 302L and 302R of the above are started to move from the first position to the second position. See FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the degree of freedom of production by the movable body can be increased.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) is
While moving from the first position to the second position, the rotation operation is performed around a rotation axis (for example, rotation axis 311) that intersects the movement direction.
The state changes from the first state to the second state before the rotation operation is performed (see FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, stable rotation operation can be performed.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
When the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) moves from the first position to the second position, the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) changes from the first state to the second state and then starts moving (for example,). The effect control CPU 120 moves the second movable portion 330B from the first protruding position to the retracted position by the rotating motor 367, changes the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first state to the second state, and then moves the moving motor. The left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are started to move from the first position to the second position by the 391L and 391R. See FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the movable body does not change from the first state to the second state while moving, the movable body can be stably moved.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The first state has a first predetermined state (for example, a first protruding state) and a first specific state (for example, a second protruding state) having a mode different from the first predetermined state (see FIG. 20). ,
The movable body is
At the first position, the first predetermined state is reached, and while moving from the first position to the second position, the first predetermined state changes to the second state (for example, a retracted state).
The first specific state is reached at the second position, and after changing from the first specific state to the second state while moving from the second position to the first position, the first predetermined state is set at the first position. It becomes a state (see FIGS. 29 (A) to 29 (F)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, not only the first state is obtained not only in the first position but also in the second position, and the protrusion mode is different between the first position and the second position, so that the effect of effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
A predetermined member (for example, a display area of the image display device 5 or a game board 2) is arranged in the vicinity of the movement path of the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R).
The movable body is
While moving from the first position to the second position, the rotation operation is performed around a rotation axis (for example, rotation axis 311) that intersects the movement direction.
The second movable portion does not contact the predetermined member when the rotation operation is performed in the second state, and contacts the predetermined member when the rotation operation is performed in the first state (FIG. 21 (A). ) ~ (C))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rotation operation can be performed so as not to come into contact with a predetermined member.

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 second rotating portion is in the first protruding position, and (B) is a schematic view showing a state in which the second rotating portion is in the retracted position. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which the 2nd rotating part is in the 2nd protruding 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. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the lower base member was seen diagonally from the front. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 15, and (B) is a plan view showing a lower base member. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. (A) is a cross section showing a state in which the movable body is located at the first position, and (B) is a cross section showing a state in which the game ball is guided toward the discharge portion when the movable body is moving toward the second position. It is a figure. (A) is a cross section showing a state in which the movable body is located at the second position, and (B) is a cross section showing a state in which the game ball is guided toward the discharge portion when the movable body is moving toward the first position. It is a figure. (A) is a movable body in a first protruding state, (B) is a movable body in a second protruding state, (C) is an explanatory view showing a movable body in a retracted state and a turning radius. (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) is a front view showing a movable rail and a fixed rail, and (B) is a schematic view showing a first rail portion and a second rail portion. (A) is a front view showing a state where the guide portion is located on the movable rail, and (B) is a sectional view taken along the line CC of (A). (A) is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 24 (B), and FIG. 24 (B) is a sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 24 (B). (A) is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the guide roller is located at the first position, and (B) is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the guide plate is located at the first position. (A) to (E) are schematic cross-sectional views showing an operation example in which the movement of the guide roller is guided. (A) is an explanatory view showing an inclined state of the contact surface of the movable portion, and (B) and (C) are explanatory views showing the contact state of the contact surface. (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. It is a schematic diagram which shows the guide groove and a movable body as a modification 3 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 suspended is displayed right-justified, and the execution is suspended. 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 large winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening 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) 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 instead 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 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 14. 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 second rotating portion is in the first protruding position, and FIG. 8B is a state in which the second rotating portion is in the retracted position. FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a state in which the second rotating portion is in the second protruding position. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the structure of the lower part of the movable body. 11A and 11B are an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first drive mechanism, and FIG. 11B is a plan view showing the guided member. FIG. 12 is a plan view showing the relationship between the guide groove, the guided member, and the moving body. 13A to 13B are views showing operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. 14 (F) to 14 (J) are views showing operation modes of the guided member and the movable portion. In the following description, the direction in which the player is located with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 1 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.

(Movable bodies 302L, 302R)
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. The guided member 320 whose movement is guided by the 380L and 380R can be rotated together with the guided member 320 at an upper position of the moving body 310, and 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 provided.

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 substrate 339 on which a plurality of movable LEDs 338F (see FIG. 2) are mounted so as to be able to irradiate light forward is attached to the upper part of the front surface of the rotation base 332, and the movable LED 338F is made to emit light. The light from the movable LED 338F is emitted to the outside through the translucent lens portion 340F formed on the front cover 333. Further, although not particularly shown, a plurality of movable LEDs 338B (see FIG. 2) are mounted on the back surface of the LED substrate 339 so as to be able to irradiate light toward the front. The light is emitted outward through the translucent lens portion 340B formed on the rear cover 334.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, 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. 8A, 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. 8B. It is rotatably provided between the retracted position (see FIG. 8B), which retracts from the position to the rotating base 332 side and partially accommodates between the rotating base 332 and the front cover 333. Has been done. Further, it is possible to stop at the second protruding position (see FIG. 9) protruding upward on the right side with respect to the rotation base 332 between the first protruding position (origin position, see FIG. 8 (A)) and the retracted position. ing.

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, the drive gear 368 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front by the rotation motor 367 in a state where the rotating member 335 is located at the first protruding position. , The second link member 363 rotates clockwise and the pivot 365 moves in an arc shape centered on the second rotation shaft 362, and the first link member 361 rotates counterclockwise and the pivot 364. Moves in an arc shape centered on the first rotation shaft 360, so that the rotation member 335 rotates counterclockwise in the front view from the first protrusion position to the retracted 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in a state where the rotating member 335 is located at the retracted position, the drive gear 368 is further rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front by the rotating motor 367, so that the second link member The 363 rotates clockwise, the pivot 365 moves in an arc shape centered on the second rotation shaft 362, the first link member 361 rotates counterclockwise, and the pivot 364 first rotates. By moving in an arc shape centered on the shaft 360, the rotating member 335 rotates clockwise from the retracted position toward the second protruding position.

In this way, by rotating the drive gear 368 in a predetermined direction (for example, counterclockwise when viewed from the front), the rotating member 335 is moved from the first protruding position to the retracted position in the first direction (for example, counterclockwise when viewed from the front). Further, by rotating the drive gear 368 in a predetermined direction (for example, counterclockwise when viewed from the front), the rotating member 335 is moved from the retracted position to the second protruding position on the side opposite to the first direction. Can be rotated in the second direction (eg, front view clockwise). That is, the rotating member 335 can be made to perform the first operation (retracting operation) and the second operation (protruding operation) different from the first operation only by rotating the drive gear 368 in one direction by the rotation motor 367. Therefore, the rotation mode can be complicated without complicating the drive control.

Further, since the rotating member 335 is rotated so that the rotation axis is moved by the first link member 361 and the second link member 363, one fixed rotation axis (for example, for example). The rotation mode can be complicated as compared with the case of rotating around the first rotation shaft 360, etc.). For example, the protruding position of the rotating member 335 with respect to the rotating base 332 at the second protruding position can be set to a position lower than the protruding position of the rotating member 335 with respect to the rotating base 332 at the first protruding position. The protruding mode of the rotating member 335 with respect to the moving base 332 can be different between the first protruding position and the second protruding position.

At the upper end of the front cover 333, fixed rails 350L and 350R extending in the left-right direction on the upper side of the base frame 301 and movable rails 351 (movable rails 351) provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between these fixed rails 350L and 350R. The guide portions 342L and 342R, which are moved and guided in the left-right direction by (see FIGS. 22 to 27), are rotatably attached to the rotation base 332 about the connecting shaft portion 343 facing in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the movable portion 330 in the movable body 302L is the first movable portion configured by attaching the front cover 333 and the rear cover 334 to the front and rear surfaces of the rotation base 332 and integrating them. It has a portion 330A and a second movable portion 330B composed of a rotating member 335 rotatably provided in the vertical direction with respect to the first movable portion 330A, and the second movable portion 330B is in the first protruding position. It is possible to change between the first state including the first protruding state and the first protruding state in the second protruding position, and the second state in which the second movable portion 330B is in the retracted position.

Specifically, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have a first state (protruding state) in which a part of the second movable portion 330B protrudes from the first movable portion 330A according to the operation of the second movable portion 330B. At least a part of the second movable portion 330B can be changed to a second state (retracted state) in which at least a part of the second movable portion 330B is retracted to the first movable portion 330A side from the first state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first movable portion 330A has a shape imitating a half of an airplane body, the second movable 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. It is said to be a model that constitutes the left half of an airplane. 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.

The airplane represented by the first left effect unit and the first right effect unit has the blades represented by the second movable unit 330B at the first protruding position, and the airplane represented by the second effect unit is represented by the second movable unit 330B. Since the blades are in the second protruding position, they represent airplanes with different forms. Therefore, the movable bodies 302L and 302R move from the first position to the second position to represent the left and right first positions. You can make it look like your body planes have merged into another plane. That is, although the first left effect unit, the first right effect unit, and the second effect unit have different effect modes, the first left effect unit, the first right effect unit, and the second effect unit have different effect modes. May be the same.

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. 10 and 11A, the moving body 310 is formed with a vertical hole 312 penetrating in the vertical direction, and the 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. 11B, 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. 11B). 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. 11 to 14, on the upper surface of the lower base member 380A constituting the lower side portion of the base frame body 301, a straight line for moving and guiding the guided member 320 provided below the moving body 310 in the left-right direction. Guide grooves 380L and 380R are formed. Specifically, the guide grooves 380L and 380R have a groove shape that opens upward in a vertical cross-sectional view by the bottom wall 381, the front wall 382 erected on the peripheral edge of the bottom wall 381, the rear wall 383, and the left and right side walls 384. It is formed in a (box shape) shape, and the guided member 320 is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The front-rear dimension L1 of the guide grooves 380L and 380R is slightly longer than the diameter L2A 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. (L2A <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 first position of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is provided. And regulate the 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 forming portion 387A for forming the 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.

In this way, in the movable bodies 302L and 302R, the power of the moving motors 391L and 391R is transmitted from the transmission gear groups 392L and 392R to the moving body 310 below the movable bodies 302L and 302R via the drive shafts 390L and 390R. The guide portions 342L and 342R provided in the upper portion on the opposite side to the lower portion to which the power is transmitted can be reciprocated in the left-right direction between the first position and the second position. The fixed rails 350L and 350R and the movable rails 351 extending in the left-right direction guide the movement in the left-right direction. That is, the power is transmitted only to the lower side of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, which is one end side in the vertical direction, while the upper part on the other end side away from the one end side is guided by the rail.

(Operation mode of movable bodies 302L and 302R)
Next, the operation mode of the first drive mechanism 303 and the movable body 302L will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. 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. 13A, 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 second movable portion 330B is located at the first protruding position.

As shown in FIG. 13B, 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. 13 (C) and 13 (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. 13C, 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. 13 (E), when the guided member 320 rotates about 90 degrees after the peripheral wall 322C comes into contact with the contact boss 385A, the peripheral wall 322C remains in contact with the contact boss 385A. The peripheral wall 322D of the contact recess 322B comes into contact with the contact boss 385B.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (F) to 14 (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. 14 (H), the rotation of the guided member 320 is allowed by accommodating the tip of the rotation restricting portion 325B in the accommodating recess 386B. Further, as the guided member 320 rotates, the contact boss 385B is accommodated in the contact recess 322B.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (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. 13B to 14I, 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. 14 (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 second movable portion 330B is located at the retracted 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 to change the direction. 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.

(Guide unit 388)
Next, the guide unit 388 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lower base member is viewed diagonally from the front. 16A is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 15, and FIG. 16B is a plan view showing a lower base member. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the lower base member 380A forms guide grooves 380L and 380R for guiding the guided member 320, and moves the movable bodies 302L and 302R (guided member 320) in the left-right direction. It is a member for rotatably supporting the drive shafts 390L and 390R, which are guide members for guiding. As described above, the guide unit 388 (FIG. 11) includes the drive shafts 390L and 390R, which are guide members for guiding the movable bodies 302L and 302R to move in the left-right direction, and the lower base member 380A that supports the drive shafts 390L and 390R. (See) is extended along the movement path of the movable bodies 302L and 302R.

Further, the lower base member 380A has concave groove-shaped guide grooves 380L and 380R that are opened upward by the bottom wall 381, the front wall 382, the rear wall 383 and the left and right side walls 384, and the guide grooves 380L and 380R are provided. Since the front-rear dimension L1 and the left-right dimension L7 are longer than the diameter 2R of the game ball P (L1> 2R, L7> 2R), the game ball P can enter the guide grooves 380L and 380R.

The game ball P launched by the launcher (not shown) in response to the launch operation by the player and has entered the game area 10 has an area other than the opening 2c (see FIG. 1) in the game area 10, that is, an obstacle nail or the like. The provided game ball P flows down a flow path that allows it to flow down. Then, the first start winning opening of the ordinary winning ball device 6A provided in the game area 10 (flowing area), the second starting winning opening of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7, and the general. A safe ball that has won one of a plurality of winning openings such as a winning opening, or an out ball that has entered the out opening without winning any of the winning openings, is guided to the back side of the gaming board 2 and then is then guided to the back side of the gaming board 2. It flows down a discharge path (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame 3 and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

However, while flowing down the flow path that can be won or cannot be won in any of the above winning openings after being launched into the game area 10, it jumps in an unintended direction due to some factor (for example, vibration) and jumps from the flow path. Inside the game island where the game ball P that has come off, the game ball P that was scattered when the clerk of the game hall opened the glass door frame 50 to clear the ball jam, and the pachinko game machine 1 can be installed. A game ball P or the like that has deviated from the circulation path in the middle of circulation in the game board 2 enters the back side of the game board 2 through the opening 2c, and the guide groove 380L arranged on the back side of the game board 2 It may enter the 380R.

When such a so-called irregular game ball P enters and stays in the guide grooves 380L and 380R, it is movable when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move between the first position and the second position. The movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be hindered by the game ball P being sandwiched between the bodies 302L and 302R and the front wall 382, the rear wall 383, the side wall 384, and the bearing forming portion 387A.

Therefore, in the guide grooves 380L and 380R of the present embodiment, a plurality of discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A and 401B capable of discharging the game ball P that has entered the guide grooves 380L and 380R as described above are formed. .. Each of the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, and 401B is formed of a round hole having a diameter L11 larger than the diameter 2R of the game ball P (L11> 2R), and the left and right guide grooves 380L and 380R, respectively. They are arranged on the left and right sides respectively.

Specifically, the discharge portions 400A and 401A are formed at substantially the center position in the front-rear direction so that the arc touches the tip of the locking piece 324A in the guide grooves 380L and 380R, and the discharge portions 400B and 401B are formed in the guide grooves 380L and 380R. It is formed at a substantially central position in the front-rear direction so that an arc touches the tip of the locking piece 324B in the above. Further, the discharge portions 400A and 401A are at positions where the upper surface opening is closed by the guided member 320 of each of the movable bodies 302L and 302R when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are located at the first position (FIG. 18 (A). )) That is, it is provided at a position corresponding to the first position of the movable bodies 302L, 302R, and the discharge portions 400B, 401B are the movable body 302L when the movable bodies 302L, 302R are located at the second position. , 302R Each of the guided members 320 is provided at a position where the upper surface opening is closed (see FIG. 19A), that is, a position corresponding to the second position of the movable bodies 302L and 302R.

Further, although the game ball P can enter the space on the locking piece 324A side of the discharging portions 400A and 401A, each portion guides the game ball P to the discharging portions 400A and 401A. For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, an inclined surface portion 405 inclined downward toward the discharge portion 401B is provided on the upper surface of the bottom wall 381 on the right side of the discharge portion 401B and on the rear side of the locking piece 324A. The game ball P that has been projected and has entered the right rear side of the discharge portion 401B is returned to the discharge portion 401B side by the inclined surface portion 405.

The inclined surface portion 405 has an outer shape capable of recognizing characters (for example, "red") indicating the type (for example, the color of the cable) of the cable (not shown) wired on the lower surface side of the lower base member 380A. It is composed of a three-dimensional protrusion or a protrusion with characters engraved on the upper surface. In this way, the inclined surface portion 405 can be formed by forming the inclined surface portion 405 three-dimensionally by using the display portion that displays the wiring type information that can recognize the wiring type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the bottom wall 381 of the guide grooves 380L and 380R has an inclined surface 381A that inclines downward from the front wall 382 toward the center in the front-rear direction and the rear wall 383 toward the center in the front-rear direction. It is formed in a substantially V-shaped vertical cross section from the inclined surface 381B that inclines downward. Therefore, the game ball P that has entered the guide grooves 380L and 380R is guided to the boundary between the two inclined surfaces 381A and 381B.

Further, since the centers of the discharge sections 400A, 400B, 401A, and 401B are formed so as to be located at the boundary between the inclined surfaces 381A and 381B, the front walls 382 of the discharge sections 400A, 400B, 401A, and 401B are formed. Alternatively, even when the game ball P enters the rear wall 383 side, the game ball P is guided to the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B by the inclined surfaces 381A, 381B.

Further, in the present embodiment, the separation dimension L10 from the front wall 382 and the rear wall 383 to the opening peripheral edges of the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, and 401B is smaller than the diameter 2R of the game ball P. Therefore (L10 <2R), when the game ball P tries to pass through the front wall 382 side or the rear wall 383 side of the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B, a part of the game ball P is discharged portions 400A, 400B. , 401A, 401B makes it easy to drop to the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B. Further, if the separation dimension L10 is smaller than the radius R of the game ball P, when the game ball P tries to pass through the front wall 382 side or the rear wall 383 side of the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B. Since the center of the game ball P is located on the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B, it is easily dropped by the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the drive shafts 390L and 390R are provided along the guide grooves 380L and 380R at the position above the front wall 382 in the guide grooves 380L and 380R, and are shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Since the game ball P is provided so as to be in contact with the game ball P, the game ball P does not come into contact with the front wall 382. Further, since the center of the game ball P in contact with the drive shafts 390L and 390R in the vicinity of the discharge portions 400A and 401A is located on the discharge portions 400A and 401A side, it is easy to be guided to the discharge portions 400A and 401A.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, a forming hole 406 for forming the wiring retainer 407 is formed between the discharge portions 400A and 401A on the inclined surface 381B and the rear wall 383. The wiring presser 407 presses the cable (not shown) wired on the lower surface side of the guide grooves 380L and 380R in the vicinity of the discharge portions 400A and 401A, so that the game ball P and the cable are discharged from the discharge portions 400A and 401A. Avoid contact with. The molding hole 406 has a size that prevents the game ball P from falling and forms a recess in the inclined surface 381B, so that the game ball P that tries to pass through the rear wall 383 side of the discharge portions 400A and 401A is stalled. It functions to preferably guide the discharge portions 400A and 401A.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the vicinity of the left and right side walls 384, first position detection switches 411L and 411R (see FIG. 2) for detecting that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are located at the first position are located. Second position detection switches 412L and 412R (see FIG. 2) are provided on the left and right sides of the bearing forming portion 387A to detect that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are located at the second position.

As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 18, and 19, on the first position side of the left and right mobile bodies 310, the first detected portion detected by the first position detection switches 411L and 411R at the first position. The 424 is projected laterally, and the second detected portion 425 detected by the second position detection switches 412L and 412R at the second position is projected laterally on the second position side. There is. Further, the second detected portion 425 is provided at a substantially central lower portion in the front-rear direction of the moving body 310, and is provided at a height position capable of contacting the game ball P that has entered the guide grooves 380L and 380R. The first detected portion 424 is provided at a height position where it is difficult to contact the game ball P that has entered the guide grooves 380L and 380R.

The front-rear dimension of the moving body 310 is shorter than the front-rear dimension L1 of the guide grooves 380L and 380R, and is formed between the moving body 310 and the front wall 382 and between the moving body 310 and the rear wall 383. Since the gap is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball P, the game ball P may not enter between the moving body 310 and the front wall 382 or between the moving body 310 and the rear wall 383. No.

(Discharge of the game ball P that has entered the guide unit 388)
Next, the discharge of the game ball P that has entered the guide unit 388 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. 18A and 18B show a state in which the movable body is located at the first position, and FIG. 18B guides the game ball toward the discharge portion when the movable body is moving toward the second position. It is sectional drawing which shows the state. 19A and 19B show a state in which the movable body is located at the second position, and FIG. 19B guides the game ball toward the discharge portion when the movable body is moving toward the first position. It is sectional drawing which shows the state. Since the left and right guide grooves 380L and 380R are configured in the same manner, the mode in which the game ball P that has entered the guide groove 380L is discharged will be described below, and the game ball that has entered the guide groove 380R will be described. The description of how P is discharged will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 18A, in the non-coupling state in which the movable body 302L is located at the first position, the moving body 310 and the guided member 320 close the opening of the discharge unit 400A so as to close the discharge unit 400A. It is located directly above. In other words, the discharge unit 400A is formed at a position corresponding to the first position of the movable body 302L. Therefore, in the non-coupling state, the area on the right side (second position side) of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L is open upward so that the game ball P can enter, and as described above, the game is irregular. When the ball P jumps in, it stays in the region on the right side of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L. Since the discharge unit 400A is closed by the guided member 320, it cannot be discharged from the discharge unit 400A.

Here, as shown in FIG. 18B, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable body 302L from the first position to the second position by executing the movable body effect using the movable bodies 302L and 302R. When moving, the moving body 310 approaches the game ball P. Since the game ball P is guided and stays at the boundary between the inclined surfaces 381A and 381B, that is, the substantially central portion in the front-rear direction, the second detected portion 425 formed at the position corresponding to the boundary is the game ball P. Contact (contact) with.

In this way, when the game ball P comes into contact with the second detected portion 425 protruding from the side surface of the moving body 310, the game ball P with the guided member 320 rotatably provided below the moving body 310. Since it is possible to avoid contact with the movable body 302L, it is possible to avoid affecting the rotational operation of the movable body 302L. Further, not only can the second detected portion 425 projecting for position detection be used, but also the contact area is smaller than that in contact with the side surface of the moving body 310, so that the game ball P can be suitably ejected.

The game ball P is pushed out to the second position side by this contact and rolls before the movable body 302L and is guided to the discharge unit 400B, or the second detected ball P is detected according to the movement of the movable body 302L. While being pushed by the portion 425, it rolls and is guided to the discharge portion 400B, then falls into the discharge portion 400B, and is discharged below the guide groove 380L. Therefore, the game ball P is discharged from the discharge portion 400B before the movable body 302L reaches the second position, so that the game ball P is prevented from being caught between the movable body 302L and the bearing forming portion 387A. Therefore, the movable body 302L can move to the second position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the combined state in which the movable body 302L is located at the second position, the moving body 310 and the guided member 320 close the opening of the discharging unit 400B. It is located directly above 400B. In other words, the discharge unit 400B is formed at a position corresponding to the second position of the movable body 302L. Therefore, in the combined state, the area on the left side (first position side) of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L is open upward so that the game ball P can enter, and as described above, the game ball is irregular. When P jumps in, it stays in the region on the left side of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L. Since the discharge unit 400B is closed by the guided member 320, it cannot be discharged from the discharge unit 400B.

Here, as shown in FIG. 19B, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable body 302L from the first position to the second position by executing the movable body effect using the movable bodies 302L and 302R. When moving, the moving body 310 approaches the game ball P. Since the game ball P is guided and stays at the boundary between the inclined surfaces 381A and 381B, that is, the substantially central portion in the front-rear direction, the position corresponding to the boundary in the moving body 310 contacts (contacts) the game ball P. .. Since the first detected portion 424 is projected above the moving body 310, it does not come into contact with the game ball P.

The game ball P is pushed out to the first position side by this contact and rolls before the movable body 302L and is guided to the discharge unit 400A, or is guided by the moving body 310 according to the movement of the movable body 302L. After being pushed and rolled to be guided to the discharge unit 400A, it falls to the discharge unit 400A and is discharged below the guide groove 380L. Therefore, the game ball P is discharged from the discharge unit 400A before the movable body 302L reaches the first position, and the game ball P is prevented from being caught between the movable body 302L and the side wall 384. Therefore, the movable body 302L Can move to the first position (return to the origin position).

As described above, when the movable body 302L is located at the first position or is positioned (moved) between the first position and the second position, the movable body 302L is larger than the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L. When the game ball P enters the second position side, when the movable body 302L moves from the first position to the second position, it comes into contact with the game ball P and is guided to the second position side. It can be discharged from the discharge unit 400B.

On the other hand, when the movable body 302L is located at the second position or is positioned (moved) between the first position and the second position, the first position is higher than that of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L. When the game ball P has entered the position side, when the movable body 302L moves from the second position to the first position, it comes into contact with the game ball P and is guided to the first position side to guide the discharge unit. It can be discharged from 400A.

That is, regardless of whether the game ball P enters either the first position side or the second position side of the movable body 302L in the movement path between the first position and the second position, the plurality of discharging portions. It is possible to eject the game ball P from 400A and 400B.

Further, the game ball P that has entered the guide groove 380L is guided to the boundary between the two inclined surfaces 381A and 381B extending along the movement path of the guide groove 380L, so that the moving body 310 The game ball P in contact with the above can be stably guided to the discharge portions 400A and 400B, and the game ball P is prevented from staying in the vicinity of the contact bosses 385A and 385B formed on the inclined upper portion of the inclined surface 381B. Therefore, it is possible to suitably prevent the game ball P from being caught between the guided member 320 and the contact bosses 385A and 385B and hindering the rotation of the movable body 302L.

The game balls P discharged from the discharge units 400A and 400B merge with the discharge path (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame 3 into which the above-mentioned safe balls, out balls, and the like flow down, and then are counted. It is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and collected in a collection path provided in the gaming island (not shown) in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, the game ball P that has deviated from the flow path of the game area 10 and entered the guide grooves 380L and 380R is also described from the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A and 401B while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating. Since the ball can be counted and discharged together with the safe ball and the out ball via the discharge path, it is possible to prevent the total number of the out ball and the safe ball from being different from the launch ball driven into the game area 10.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball P that has entered the guide groove 380L is pushed out by coming into contact with the moving body 310 of the movable body 302L and guided to the discharging portions 400A and 400B, but it is movable. A portion of the body 302L other than the moving body 310 may come into contact with the game ball P.

(Positional relationship between the movable bodies 302L and 302R and the image display device 5 and the game board 2)
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 FIGS. 20 and 21. 20A and 20B are explanatory views showing (A) a movable body in a first protruding state, (B) a movable body in a second protruding state, and (C) a movable body in a retracted state and a turning radius. 21 is a schematic explanatory view showing the relationship between the movable body and the image display device in FIGS. 21A to 21C. Since the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R have a symmetrical shape but have the same configuration, the movable body 302L will be described in FIGS. 20 and 21, and the description of the movable body 302R will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 20, the movable body 302L has a first movable portion 330A and a second movable portion 330B rotatably provided with respect to the first movable portion 330A, and is shown in FIG. 20 (A). As shown in FIG. 20 (B), a first protruding state (first state) located at a first protruding position where at least a part of the second movable portion 330B protrudes from the first movable portion 330A. As shown in FIG. 20C, a second protruding state (first state) located at a second protruding position where at least a part of the second movable portion 330B protrudes from the first movable portion 330A. The second movable portion 330B can be changed to a retracted state (second state) in which at least a part of the second movable portion 330B is retracted to the first movable portion 330A side from the first protruding state or the second protruding state.

In the first protruding state shown in FIG. 20 (A), the length dimension (rotation radius) from the rotating shaft 311 of the movable body 302L to the outer end of the second movable portion 330B is set to the length dimension L4, and is shown in FIG. 20 (B). ), The length dimension (rotation radius) from the rotation shaft 311 of the movable body 302L to the outer end of the second movable portion 330B is the length dimension L5, and is retracted as shown in FIG. 20 (C). In the state, the length dimension (rotation radius) from the rotation shaft 311 of the movable body 302L to the outer end of the second movable portion 330B is the length dimension L6, and the length dimensions L4 and L5 are larger than the length dimension L6. The length is long (L4> L6, L5> L6).

That is, the first state including the first protruding state and the second protruding state is a state in which the second movable portion 330B protrudes in the direction in which the radius of gyration of the movable body 302L increases with respect to the first movable portion 330A, and is retracted. The state is a state in which the second movable portion 330B is retracted to the first movable portion 330A side so that the turning radius of the movable body 302L is smaller than that in the first state.

As shown in FIG. 21A, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can reciprocate in the left-right direction between the first position and the second position, and the image display device is behind the movable bodies 302L and 302R. The display area 5 is arranged along the movement path of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, and the game board 2 is arranged in front of the movable bodies 302L and 302R so as to follow the movement path of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. Has been done.

The movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first protruding state in which the second movable portion 330B is located at the first protruding position in the first position. Since the distance dimension L3 from the rotary shaft 311 to the display area of the image display device 5 is shorter than the length dimension L4 from the rotary shaft 311 to the tip of the second movable portion 330B at the first protruding position (L3). <L4) When the movable portion 330 tries to rotate about the rotation shaft 311 at the third position while the second movable portion 330B protrudes to the first protruding position in the first protruding state, the second movable portion 330B moves. It comes into contact with the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the second protruding state in which the second movable portion 330B is located in the second protruding position in the second position. Since the distance dimension L3 from the rotary shaft 311 to the display area of the image display device 5 is shorter than the length dimension L5 from the rotary shaft 311 to the tip of the second movable portion 330B at the second protruding position (L3). <L5) When the movable portion 330 tries to rotate about the rotation shaft 311 at the third position while the second movable portion 330B protrudes to the second protruding position, the second movable portion 330B moves. It comes into contact with the display area of the image display device 5.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21C, before the movable bodies 302L and 302R rotate, that is, before reaching the third position, the second movable portion 330B is not placed in the first protruding position or the second protruding position. Move to the retracted position. That is, by changing the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first state to the second state, the separation dimension L3 from the rotating shaft 311 to the display area of the image display device 5 is the second movable position in the retracted position from the rotating shaft 311. Since the length dimension to the tip of the portion 330B is longer than the dimension L6 (L3> L6), the second movable portion 330B is prevented from coming into contact with the display area of the image display device 5 when rotating.

Further, the distance dimension L8 from the rotary shaft 311 to the back surface of the game board 2 is shorter than the length dimension L6 from the rotary shaft 311 to the tip of the second movable portion 330B at the retracted position (L8 <L6). ), Since the opening 2c is formed in the portion corresponding to the third position where the movable bodies 302L and 302R rotate, it is prevented that the second movable portion 330B comes into contact with the game board 2 when rotating.

(Fixed rails 350L, 350R and movable rails 351)
Next, the fixed rails 350L and 350R and the movable rail 351 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 28. 22A and 22B are explanatory views showing a state in which the movable body is in the descending position and FIG. 22B is in the ascending position. 23 is a front view showing a movable rail and a fixed rail in FIG. 23, and a schematic view showing a first rail portion and a second rail portion in FIG. 23. 24A and 24B are front views showing a state in which the guide portion is located on the movable rail, and FIG. 24B is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 24A. 25 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 24B, and FIG. 25B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 24B. 26A and 26B are a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the guide roller is located at the first position, and FIG. 26B is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the guide plate is located at the first position. 27A to 27A are schematic cross-sectional views showing an operation example in which the movement of the guide roller is guided. 28A and 28B are explanatory views showing an inclined state of the contact surface of the movable portion, and FIGS. 28B and 28C are explanatory views showing the contact state of the contact surface.

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 elevating arm 307 is rotated about one end by the elevating motor 305, so that the movable rail 351 is moved to the lower position shown in FIG. 22 (A) and below the elevating arm 307. It is movable in the vertical direction between the upper position shown in FIG. 22 (B) above the position and the upper position.

As shown in FIGS. 23 to 26, the fixed rails 350L, 350R and the movable rail 351 have a pair of upper and lower first rail portions 450A and 450B and a pair of upper and lower second rail portions 450A and 450B provided behind the first rail portions 450A and 450B. It has rail portions 460A and 460B, and the first rail portions 450A and 450B and the second rail portions 460A and 460B are extended in the left-right direction.

On the other hand, the guide portions 342L and 342R of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are a pair of cylindrical left and right guide rollers 451A and 451B rotatably provided on the upper portion of the connecting shaft portion 343 around a rotation axis facing in the front-rear direction. It is composed of guide plates 452L and 452R having a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, which are attached so as to connect these two guide rollers 451A and 451B on the back side. The guide rollers 451A and 451B are guided so as to be movable in the left-right direction by being arranged between the pair of upper and lower first rail portions 450A and 450B, and the guide plates 452L and 452R are the upper and lower pair of second rail portions 460A and. By arranging it between 460B, it is guided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The separation dimension of the pair of upper and lower first rail portions 450A and 450B is larger than the outer diameter of the guide rollers 451A and 451B, and the separation dimension of the pair of upper and lower second rail portions 460A and 460B is the guide plates 452L and 452R. It is larger than the vertical dimension of.

Further, the separation dimension of the pair of upper and lower first rail portions 450A and 450B is smaller than the separation dimension of the pair of upper and lower second rail portions 460A and 460B. Since the second rail portion 460A is located below the first rail portion 450A and the second rail portion 460B is located above the first rail portion 450A, the guide rollers 451A are provided by the guide plates 452L and 452R. , 451B forward deviations are regulated, and rearward deviations of the guide rollers 451A, 451B are regulated by the upper part of the connecting shaft portion 343.

As shown in FIGS. 24 to 26, the guide rollers 451A and 451B are in contact with the first rail portion 450A regardless of whether the guide portions 342L, 342R are located on the fixed rails 350L, 350R or the movable rail 351. Since the guide plates 452L and 452R are located slightly above the second rail portion 460A and are not in contact with each other, the load of the movable bodies 302L and 302R is supported by the guide rollers 451A and 451B. Therefore, the power of the moving motors 391L and 391R is transmitted from the transmission gear groups 392L and 392R to the moving body 310 below the movable bodies 302L and 302R via the drive shafts 390L and 390R, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R move left and right. When moving in the direction, the movement of the guide rollers 451A and 451B on the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are guided by the first rail portion 450A.

When the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portions 342L and 342R are in contact with the first rail portion 450A of the fixed rails 350L and 350R, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are positioned slightly above the descending position. The movable bodies 302L and 302R are suspended and supported by the first rail portion 450A via the guide rollers 451A and 451B.

As shown in FIG. 23B, the first rail portion 450A of the movable rail 351 is arranged on the left and right sides of the first horizontal portion 471 extending in the left-right direction and the first horizontal portion 471, and is in the first position. The first inclined portions 472L and 472R that incline upward toward the side (outside), and the second horizontal portions 473L and 473R extending from the first inclined portions 472L and 472R toward the first position side (outside). The second horizontal portions 473L and 473R have second inclined portions 474L and 474R that incline downward toward the first position side (outside).

The second horizontal portions 473L and 473R are arranged at substantially the same height as the first rail portions 450A of the fixed rails 350L and 350R, and the first horizontal portion 471 is arranged below the second horizontal portions 473L and 473R. Has been done.

Further, the inclination angle θ1 of the first inclined portions 472L and 472R with respect to the first horizontal portion 471 is larger than the inclination angle θ2 of the second inclined portions 474L and 474R with respect to the first horizontal portion 471 (θ1> θ2). That is, the first inclined portions 472L and 472R have steeper slopes than the second inclined portions 474L and 474R.

As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the left-right dimension L11 from the inclined upper portion of the first inclined portion 472L on the left side to the inclined upper portion of the first inclined portion 472R on the right side is the left-right dimension of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R. That is, it is substantially the same as the left-right dimension L12 from the left end of the left guide roller 451B of the left guide portion 342L to the right end of the right guide roller 451B of the right guide portion 342R (L11 = L12). Therefore, in a state where the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed to the combined state, the four guide rollers 451A and 451B of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R are the first horizontal portion 471 and the left and right first inclined portions 472L and 472R. It is located in the recess formed by.

The fixed rails 350L and 350R have an inclined portion formed at the end of the first rail portions 450A and 450B on the movable rail 351 side so that the frontage widens toward the movable rail 351 side. A large step or the like is formed between the 350L and 350R and the movable rail 351 to prevent the guide rollers 451A and 451B from being hindered from moving.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, the second rail portion 460A of the movable rail 351 is arranged on the left and right sides of the first horizontal portion 481 extending in the left-right direction and the first horizontal portion 481. The first inclined portions 482L and 482R that incline upward toward the one position side (left and right side) and the second horizontal portion extending from the first inclined portions 482L and 482R toward the first position side (left and right side). It has 483L and 483R. The first horizontal portion 481 is formed at a position corresponding to the first horizontal portion 471, and the first inclined portions 482L and 482R are formed at positions corresponding to the first inclined portions 472L and 472R.

As shown in FIG. 25B, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed to the combined state, the lower portions of the guide plates 452L and 452R of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R are the first horizontal portion 481 and the left and right first. 1 It is located in a recess formed by the inclined portions 482L and 482R.

(Operation example of guide units 342L and 342R)
Next, an operation example when the guide portions 342L and 342R are moved and guided from the fixed rails 350L and 350R to the movable rail 351 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. Since the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R operate in the same manner, only the operation example of the left guide portion 342L will be described here, and the description of the operation example of the right guide portion 342R will be omitted.

When the movable body 302L is located at the first position, the guide portion 342L is located at the left end portion of the fixed rail 350L as shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B. Then, according to the movement of the movable body 302L from the first position to the second position, the guide portion 342L moves the fixed rail 350L to the right side.

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the guide roller 451A on the right side of the guide portion 342L enters the movable rail 351, the guide roller 451A on the right side once depressed is guided toward the upper right by the second inclined portion 474L. .. Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the right guide roller 451A is guided in the right horizontal direction by the second horizontal portion 473L, and then the left guide roller 451B is movable as shown in FIG. 27 (C). When the rail 351 is entered and the right guide roller 451A approaches the first inclined portion 472L, the right guide roller 451A rolls the first inclined portion 472L toward the lower right due to the weight of the movable body 302L. go.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the guide roller 451A on the right side enters the first horizontal portion 471, the guide roller 451B on the left side enters the second horizontal portion 473L, and then is shown in FIG. 27 (E). As described above, when the left guide roller 451B approaches the first inclined portion 472L, the left guide roller 451B rolls the first inclined portion 472L toward the lower right due to the weight of the movable body 302L.

When the left and right guide rollers 451A and 451B are located at the first horizontal portion 471, the guide portions 342R of the movable body 302R on the right side approach from the right side, and when the guide plates 452L and 452R are close to each other, the left and right guide plates are movable. The bodies 302L and 302R are united to form a united state. Further, the connecting shaft portion 343 to which the load of the movable portion 330 is applied is arranged at a position corresponding to the first inclined portion 472L.

In this way, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portions 342L and 342R have the movable rail 351 when the movable bodies 302L and 302R change to the combined state, that is, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R approach the second position. The movement is guided by the first rail portion 450A of. The first rail portion 450A has the first inclined portions 472L and 472R, which are special guide portions for guiding the guide rollers 451A and 451B to the lower right, that is, to the second position side. Immediately before reaching the second position, the 451B accelerates by rolling the first inclined portions 472L and 472R toward the second position side due to the weight of the movable bodies 302L and 302R.

When the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R are located on the first horizontal portion 471, the movable bodies 302L and 302R have the guide portions 342L and 342R located on the fixed rails 350L and 350R. It is located in a descending position below the time.

The movable bodies 302L and 302R are vertically long movable bodies extending in the vertical direction, but the power from the moving motors 391L and 391R is transmitted to the moving body 310 below the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the left-right direction. A so-called cantilever drive mechanism that moves is adopted. Moreover, since the movable portions 330 are configured to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the pedestal 331, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are movable when the moving body 310 is moved by the power from the moving motors 391L and 391R. Since the upper side of the bodies 302L and 302R has a structure that tends to tilt in the direction opposite to the moving direction, when the united state is changed at the second position, there is a gap between the upper parts as compared with the lower parts of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. Is likely to occur.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are guided to move so as to be urged in the directions close to each other by the first inclined portions 472L and 472R. Since the upper guide rollers 451A and 451B located away from the lower part of the movable bodies 302L and 302R to which power is directly transmitted can be suitably urged toward the second position side, the movable body 302L, It is possible to suppress the formation of a gap between the upper portions of the 302R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), in the first movable portion 330A of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, the upper end side of the contact surface 330C (which may be the contact side) extending in the vertical direction which abuts each other in the combined state is It is tilted at a predetermined angle (for example, tilt angle θ3 = 1 degree) with respect to the vertical plane so as to be located on the second position side with respect to the lower end side. Therefore, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the second position and come close to each other, as shown in FIG. 28B, after the upper end side of the contact surface 330C abuts before the lower end side. , As shown in FIG. 28C, the lower end sides of the contact surfaces 330C are in contact with each other. Therefore, it is possible to suitably prevent a gap from being generated between the contact surfaces 330C in the combined state.

Further, the movable rail 351 has a regulating portion that restricts the movement of the guide portion 342L corresponding to the left movable body 302L in the right direction by contact when the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the second position. And since there is no regulation part that regulates the leftward movement of the guide part 342R corresponding to the movable body 302R on the right side by contact, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the second position, the left and right sides When the guide portions 342L and 342R come into contact with the regulation portion and bounce back (return) to the first position side, it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the upper portions of the contact surfaces 330C with each other.

Since the structure does not provide a restricting portion for restricting the movement of the guide portions 342L and 342R in this way, the first inclined portions 472L and 472R are provided on the left and right sides of the first horizontal portion 471 in the first rail portion 450A. Then, the guide portions 342L and 342R are guided in a direction close to each other, and the movement of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R to the first position side is suppressed in the state of being changed to the combined state, so that the guide portions 342L and 342R are particularly movable. Even when the rail 351 rises from the lower position to the upper position, a gap is less likely to occur between the upper portions of the contact surfaces 330C with each other.

Further, although not particularly shown, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move from the second position to the first position, the guide portions 342L and 342R move in directions away from each other. Here, when the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R each get over the first horizontal portion 471 to the first inclined portions 472L and 472R, some resistance is applied, but the guide rollers 451A on the second position side When overcoming the first inclined portions 472L and 472R, the guide roller 451B on the first position side rolls on the second inclined portions 474L and 474R (see FIG. 27C), so that the guide roller 451A becomes the first inclined portion. Since it is easy to get over the 472L and 472R, the return operation to the first position side is smoothly performed.

(Operation example of movable body production)
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. 29. 29 (A) to (F) are explanatory views showing an example of the operation mode of a movable body in super reach.

As shown in FIG. 29 (A), the movable bodies 302L and 302R are maintained in the first protruding state at the first positions on the left and right sides, respectively, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state. In the first protruding state, the second movable portion 330B projects so as to be tilted toward the second position side with respect to the first movable portion 330A.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), 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. ..

Then, for example, the variable display of the decorative pattern based on the super reach variation pattern is started, and the variable display mode becomes the reach mode and develops into the super reach. As shown in A), during the valid period in which the operation of the stick 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 in the display area of the image display device 5. Is displayed and the operation promotion effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29B, 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. The second movable portion 330B is moved from the first protruding position to the retracted position by the rotation motor 367 at the timing when the operation effective period elapses, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first state to the second state. Then, the moving motors 391L and 391R start moving the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first position to the second position. That is, the movable bodies 302L and 302R change from the first state to the second state when moving from the first position to the second position.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first state to the second state and then started to move from the first position to the second position. The present invention is not limited to this, and the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first state to the second state (while changing from the first state to the second state) from the first position. The movement to the second position may be started. Alternatively, control for changing from the first state to the second state may be executed at the same time as the movement of the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first position to the second position is started, or immediately after the start.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), 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. At this time, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the second state, and the radius of gyration is smaller than that in the first position, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R move stably toward the second position while rotating.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), the movable bodies 302L and 302R are inverted by about 180 degrees, and then the contact surfaces 330C of the left and right first movable portions 330A come into contact with each other to be in a united state. .. Immediately before the change to the combined state, the guide rollers 451A and 451B on the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are urged by the first inclined portions 472L and 472R of the first rail portion 450A in a direction close to each other. (See FIG. 27 (E)), since the lower end portion of the left and right contact surfaces 330C abuts after the upper end portion abuts, it becomes difficult to form a gap between the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 (D) and 29 (E), 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. Then, the second movable portion 330B rotates from the retracted position and stops at the second protruding position, so that the second movable portion 330B changes to the second protruding state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), in the effect control CPU 120, the movable portion 330 is raised with respect to the pedestal 331 by raising the movable rail 351 by the elevating motor 305. At this time, the guide rollers 451A and 451B on the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are arranged between the first inclined portions 472L and 472R of the first rail portion 450A, so that the return to the first position side is suppressed. Therefore, even if it rises, the contact state of the contact surface 330C is maintained. Further, after displaying the effect image Z2 around the movable portion 330 in the display area of the image display device 5, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are returned from the second position to the first position as shown in FIG. 29 (F). , An image of "big hit !!" is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

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. 29A 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. 29 (A) to 29 (F) 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. 29 (A), 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 units 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.

(First invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the first invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine that plays a game using a gaming medium, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-44090, a pair of pachinko gaming machines that are an example of a gaming machine are provided so as to be movable. The movable body is provided with a driving means for sliding and moving the upper part of the pair of movable bodies, and a guide groove for guiding the movement of the lower part of the pair of movable bodies, and the movable bodies are separated from each other by the movement. There were things that could be changed into a coalesced state and a coalesced state that coalesced by being close to each other. Further, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-22423, it has an elevating member (movable body) that can be raised and lowered with respect to the base member, and when the elevating member is raised, it is between the elevating member and the base member. It is equipped with a movable accessory that forms a game medium approach path through which the game medium can pass, and when the elevating member rises, the game medium that has entered the movable accessory passes through the game ball approach path to the outside of the base member. Some were discharged. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2015-44090, if the gaming medium enters the guide groove for some reason, the gaming medium may hinder the movement of the movable body. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-22423, the gaming medium that has entered the movable accessory is discharged to the outside when the elevating member is raised, but is discharged to the outside when the elevating member is lowered. There was a problem that it was not taken into consideration when it entered. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing the movement of the movable body from being hindered by the gaming medium,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that plays a game using a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball P).
Movable bodies (eg, movable bodies 302L, 302R) that can move between the first position and a second position different from the first position.
A guide unit (for example, a guide unit 388) including a guide member (for example, a drive shaft 390L, 390R, etc.) for guiding the movement of the movable body, and a guide unit (for example, a guide unit 388).
Equipped with
The guide unit has a plurality of discharge units (for example, discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B) capable of discharging the game medium that has entered the guide unit.
The movable body is
The game medium is provided so as to be in contact with the game medium that has entered the guide unit, and the game medium can be guided to any one of the plurality of discharge portions by contacting the game medium when moving.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position and when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the game medium that has entered the guide unit can be discharged from different discharge units. Some (for example, when the movable body 302L is located at the first position, or when the movable body 302L is positioned (moved) between the first position and the second position, the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L is higher than the movable body 302L. When the game ball P enters the second position side, when the movable body 302L moves from the first position to the second position, it comes into contact with the game ball P and is guided to the second position side. It can be discharged from the discharge unit 400B. On the other hand, when the movable body 302L is located at the second position or is positioned (moved) between the first position and the second position, the guide groove is formed. When the game ball P has entered the first position side of the movable body 302L in the 380L, when the movable body 302L moves from the second position to the first position, it comes into contact with the game ball P and is the first. It can be discharged from the discharge unit 400A by guiding it to the position side. See FIGS. 18 and 19).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the game ball P can be ejected when the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to either the first position side or the second position side, they can be moved by the game ball P that has entered the guide unit 388. It is possible to suppress the inhibition of the movement of the bodies 302L and 302R.
Specifically, since the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided so as to be reciprocally movable between the first position and the second position, they are located on the first position side or the first position side of the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the guide grooves 380L and 380R. The game ball P can enter any of the two position sides, but even if the game ball P enters either of them, the game ball P is different only by moving the movable bodies 302L and 302R to the first position side or the second position side. It can be discharged from the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) is
When the game medium has entered the second position side of the movable body in the guide unit (for example, the guide unit 388), the game medium is moved from the first position to the second position. It is possible to discharge from the first discharge part among the plurality of discharge parts by contacting with and guiding to the second position side (for example, when the movable body 302L is located at the first position, or the first position. When the game ball P enters the second position side of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L while the position (movement) is between the first position and the second position, the movable body 302L When moving from the first position to the second position, it can be discharged from the discharge unit 400B by contacting the game ball P and guiding it to the second position side (see FIG. 18).
When the game medium has entered the first position side of the movable body in the guide unit, the first position comes into contact with the game medium when moving from the second position to the first position. By guiding to the position side, it is possible to discharge from the second discharge part different from the first discharge part among the plurality of discharge parts (for example, when the movable body 302L is located at the second position, or. When the game ball P has entered the first position side of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L when the position (movement) is between the first position and the second position, the movable body 302L Can be discharged from the discharge unit 400A by contacting the game ball P and guiding it to the first position side when the player moves from the second position to the first position (see FIG. 19).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the game ball P enters either the first position side or the second position side of the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the guide unit 388, the game ball P is preferably ejected from different discharge units 400A and 400B. Can be discharged.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The first discharge unit (for example, the discharge unit 400B) is provided at a position corresponding to the second position in the guide unit (see FIG. 19A).
The second discharge unit (for example, the discharge unit 400A) is provided at a position corresponding to the first position in the guide unit (see FIG. 18A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the game ball P that has entered the guide unit 388 from staying without being discharged from the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, and 401B.
Specifically, since the movable bodies 302L and 302R move to the left and right discharge units 400A and 400B or the discharge units 401A and 401B, the game ball P stays before the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A and 401B. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The guide unit (for example, the guide unit 388) can guide the game medium (for example, the game ball P) that has entered the guide unit toward the discharge unit (for example, the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B). An inclined guide portion (for example, inclined surfaces 381A and 381B) is provided (see FIG. 17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game ball P can be suitably guided to the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
The guide unit (for example, the guide unit 388) is
A bottom wall (for example, bottom wall 381) in which the plurality of discharge portions (for example, discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B) are formed, and
Standing walls (for example, front wall 382, rear wall 383, side wall 384) erected on the peripheral edge of the bottom wall, and
Have,
The length dimension (for example, the separation dimension L10) from the standing wall to each of the plurality of discharge portions is shorter than the diameter of the game ball as the game medium (for example, the diameter 2R) (L10 <2R, FIG. 17). reference)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the game ball P in contact with the movable bodies 302L and 302R is guided along the front wall 382 and the rear wall 383, it can be suitably discharged from the discharge portions 400A, 400B, 401A, 401B. ..

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
A detecting means (for example, a second position) capable of detecting that the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) is located at at least one of the first position and the second position (for example, the second position). It is equipped with a detection switch 412L, 412R).
The movable body has a protrusion (for example, a second detected portion 425) that can be detected by the detecting means.
The protrusion is provided so as to be in contact with the game medium that has entered the guide unit (see FIG. 18B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game ball P can be guided to the discharge units 400B and 401B by using the second detected unit 425 that can be detected by the second position detection switches 412L and 412R, so that the manufacturing cost is reduced. be able to.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
A flow-down region in which the game medium (for example, the game ball P) can flow down (for example, a region excluding the opening 2c in the game region 10) and
A winning opening (for example, a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a large winning opening, a general winning opening, etc.) into which a game medium flowing down the flow area can enter.
An out port (for example, an out port) for discharging the game medium that has flowed down without entering the winning opening to the outside of the gaming machine, and
Equipped with
The plurality of discharge units can discharge the game medium that has entered the guide unit provided outside the flow area by deviating from the guidance path that guides the game medium that has entered the flow area to the winning opening or the out port. (For example, the game ball P that has deviated from the flow path of the game area 10 and entered the guide grooves 380L, 380R also has the discharge units 400A, 400B, 401A, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating. It can be counted and discharged from 401B together with safe balls and out balls via the discharge path.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the irregular game ball P that has deviated from the guidance path in the flow-down region and entered the guide unit 388 can be suitably discharged.

(Second invention)
Further, the embodiment includes the second invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine capable of playing, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-44090, a pair of movable bodies provided so as to be movable. , A driving means for sliding and moving the upper part of the pair of movable bodies, and a guide groove for guiding the movement of the lower part of the pair of movable bodies. There were things that could change to a coalesced state that coalesced by being close to each other. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a pair of movable bodies are moved in a direction close to each other and changed to a united state, a gap is created between the contact surfaces of the pair of movable bodies, which impairs the appearance. I was sometimes asked. In particular, since the power from the driving means is transmitted to the upper part of the pair of movable bodies, the force for moving the pair of movable bodies in the direction of approaching each other when changing to the combined state is lower than the upper part. Since it is weak, there is a problem that a gap is likely to occur on the lower side in the combined state. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately changing the first movable body and the second movable body into a combined state.
The gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A movable first movable body (for example, movable body 302L) and a second movable body (for example, movable body 302R), and
Guided portions (for example, first rail portions 450A and 450B and second rail portions 460A and 460B) that guide the movement of the first movable body and the second movable body, and the like.
Equipped with
The first movable body and the second movable body are one end of each of the first movable body and the second movable body (for example, the lower end portion) and the other end portion (for example, the upper end portion). When the power of the drive source is transmitted to a position close to the portion, the first movable body and the second movable body are mutably moved into a united state (for example, the movable bodies 302L and 302R). Is transmitted from the transmission gear groups 392L, 392R to the moving body 310 below the movable bodies 302L, 302R via the drive shafts 390L, 390R, so that the power of the moving motors 391L, 391R is transmitted to the first position and the second position. It is possible to move back and forth between and to the left and right, and by moving to the second position, it changes to a united state),
The guide unit
The movement of the guided portion (for example, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portions 342L and 342R) provided at positions closer to the other end than the one end of each of the first movable body and the second movable body. Guide and
The first movable body and the second movable body have special guide portions (for example, first inclined portions 472L, 472R) that assist in guiding movement when the second movable body changes to the combined state (FIG. 23 (B). (See Fig. 27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a gap is less likely to occur between the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R in the combined state, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be suitably changed to the combined state.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The special guide portion moves by its own weight in a direction in which the first movable body and the second movable body are close to each other when the first movable body and the second movable body change to the combined state. (For example, the guide rollers 451A and 451B roll the first inclined portions 472L and 472R toward the second position side by the weight of the movable bodies 302L and 302R immediately before reaching the second position. Accelerate with. See Fig. 27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R can be guided in directions close to each other with a simple configuration without using a drive source or the like.
Specifically, the guide rollers 451A and 451B are simply rolled by the first inclined portions 472L and 472R provided on the first rail portion 450A to urge (pull) the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R in a direction approaching each other. Therefore, the upper part of the contact surface 330C can be brought into contact with or close to each other with a simple configuration.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
When the first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L) and the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R) change to the combined state, the first effect unit (for example, rear) of the first movable body The cover 334) and the second effect portion (for example, the rear cover 334) of the second movable body come into contact with each other to form one effect unit (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (D) and 29 (E)). When 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 arranged side by side and united in the second position in contact with or close to each other, the entire airplane is imitated. The second production part of the first one is formed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since one second effect unit is formed by combining different movable bodies 302L and 302R, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
When the first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L) and the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R) are in a non-union state, at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body is used. On one contact surface (for example, the contact surface 330C), one side (for example, the upper end side) of the one end portion and the other end portion is the first side rather than the other side (for example, the lower end portion side). The movable body and the second movable body are tilted at a predetermined angle (for example, tilt angle θ3 = 1 degree) so as to be located in a direction close to each other (for example, the second position side) (see FIG. 28 (A)). )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the impact when the contact surfaces 330C of the left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R come into contact with each other can be suppressed, damage to the movable bodies 302L and 302R and generation of impact noise can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, the contact surfaces 330C of both the movable bodies 302L and 302R are inclined at a predetermined angle so that the upper end side is located on the second position side with respect to the lower end side (for example, the inclination angle θ3 = 1 degree). The present invention is not limited to this, and the upper end portion of at least one of the movable bodies 302L and 302R of the contact surface 330C is located on the second position side of the lower end portion. It suffices to incline so as to do. Further, the lower end portion of at least one of the movable bodies 302L and 302R of the contact surface 330C may be inclined so as to be located on the second position side with respect to the upper end portion. Further, the inclination angle θ3 may be set to an angle other than 1 degree.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 4.
The contact surface (for example, the contact surface 330C) between the first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L) and the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R) has the other end side from the one end side. After the first contact, the contact is made from the other end side to the one end side (see FIGS. 28 (B) and 28 (C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the upper side far from the portion where the power of the moving motors 391L and 391R is transmitted abuts before the lower side, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the combined state from being spoiled by the gap.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
The special information section
To the first guide portion (for example, the first rail portion 450A) that guides the movement of the first guided portion (for example, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portion 342L) of the first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L). A first inclined portion (for example, a first inclined portion 472L) provided and inclined downward toward the second movable body side, and
To the second guide portion (for example, the first rail portion 450A) that guides the movement of the second guided portion (for example, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portion 342R) of the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R). A second inclined portion (for example, the first inclined portion 472R) provided and inclined downward toward the first movable body side, and
(See FIG. 23 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R are guided by the first inclined portions 472L and 472R so as to move in a direction close to each other by their own weight, and thus drive a motor or the like. The movable bodies 302L and 302R can be suitably changed into a united state with a simple configuration without using a source.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 6.
The first guided portion (for example, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portion 342L) and the second guided portion (for example, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portion 342R) are in the first inclined state in the combined state. It is arranged between the portion (for example, the first inclined portion 472L) and the second inclined portion (for example, the first inclined portion 472R).
The width dimension (for example, the left-right dimension L12) of the first guided portion and the second guided portion in the combined state is the distance dimension between the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion (for example, the left-right dimension L12). It is substantially the same as the left-right dimension L11) (L11 = L12, see FIG. 25 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the left and right guide portions 342L and 342R are arranged between the two first inclined portions 472L and 472R in the combined state, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R are separated from each other. Since it is difficult to return, the united state can be preferably maintained.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to the means 6 or 7.
The first movable body (for example, the movable body 302L) and the second movable body (for example, the movable body 302R) are connected to the guided portion via a connecting portion (for example, a connecting shaft portion 343). Has a portion (eg, a movable portion 330)
The connecting portion is located between the first inclined portion (for example, the first inclined portion 472L) and the second inclined portion (for example, the first inclined portion 472R) in the guided portion in the combined state (for example, the first inclined portion 472R). (See FIG. 27 (E))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the connecting shaft portion 343 to which the load of the movable portion 330, which is the effecting portion, is applied is arranged between the two first inclined portions 472L and 472R, so that the movable bodies 302L and 302R return in the direction of separation. Since it becomes difficult, the united state can be preferably maintained.

(Third invention)
Further, the present embodiment includes the third invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine capable of playing, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-44090, a pair of movable bodies provided so as to be movable. , A driving means for sliding and moving the upper part of the pair of movable bodies, and a guide groove for guiding the movement of the lower part of the pair of movable bodies. Some of them can be changed to a coalesced state by being close to each other, and can rotate around an axis orthogonal to the moving direction. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the pair of movable bodies can rotate, a part of the movable bodies may come into contact with a predetermined member around the movement path when the pair of movable bodies rotate. There was a problem that the degree of freedom of production such as rotating the body was limited. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of suitably increasing the degree of freedom in the production of a movable body,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A movable body (for example, movable bodies 302L and 302R) that can move between the first position and a second position different from the first position is provided.
The movable body is
A first movable portion (for example, a first movable portion 330A) and a second movable portion (for example, a second movable portion 330B) provided so as to be movable (for example, rotate) with respect to the first movable portion. Have and
A first state (for example, a first protruding state or a second protruding state) in which at least a part of the second movable part protrudes from the first movable part, and at least a part of the second movable part is said to be the first. It is possible to change from the first state to the second state (for example, the retracted state) in which the user retracts to the first movable portion side.
When it is located at the first position, it is in the first state, and when it moves from the first position to the second position, it changes from the first state to the second state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 The second movable portion 330B is moved from the first protruding position to the retracted position by the rotating motor 367, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first state to the second state, and then left and right by the moving motors 391L and 391R. The movable bodies 302L and 302R of the above are started to move from the first position to the second position. See FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a space in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved while the second movable portion 330B is in the protruding first protruding state or the second protruding state is provided around the moving path of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the production by the movable bodies 302L and 302R without securing the space.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) is
While moving from the first position to the second position, the rotation operation is performed around a rotation axis (for example, rotation axis 311) that intersects the movement direction.
The state changes from the first state to the second state before the rotation operation is performed (see FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the radius of rotation when performing the rotation operation is shortened, and the centrifugal force applied to the movable bodies 302L and 302R is reduced, so that stable rotation operation can be performed.
Specifically, in order to rotate the movable bodies 302L and 302R in the first protruding state and the second protruding state between the moving path of the movable bodies 302L and 302R and the display area of the image display device 5 and the game board 2. While the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be moved without securing the necessary space (length dimensions L4 and L5), in the first position and the second position, the first protruding state different from the retracted state during movement Since it can be changed to the second protruding state, the degree of freedom of the production at the first position and the second position is limited in order to avoid contact with the display area of the image display device 5 or the game board 2 while moving. It is possible to avoid being done.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
When the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) moves from the first position to the second position, the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R) changes from the first state to the second state and then starts moving (for example,). The effect control CPU 120 moves the second movable portion 330B from the first protruding position to the retracted position by the rotating motor 367, changes the movable bodies 302L and 302R from the first state to the second state, and then moves the moving motor. The left and right movable bodies 302L and 302R are started to move from the first position to the second position by the 391L and 391R. See FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable bodies 302L and 302R can be stably moved because the first protruding state and the second protruding state do not change to the retracted state while moving.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The first state has a first predetermined state (for example, a first protruding state) and a first specific state (for example, a second protruding state) having a mode different from the first predetermined state (see FIG. 20). ,
The movable body is
At the first position, the first predetermined state is reached, and while moving from the first position to the second position, the first predetermined state changes to the second state (for example, a retracted state).
The first specific state is reached at the second position, and after changing from the first specific state to the second state while moving from the second position to the first position, the first predetermined state is set at the first position. It becomes a state (see FIGS. 29 (A) to 29 (F)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, not only the first state is obtained not only in the first position but also in the second position, and the protrusion mode is different between the first position and the second position, so that the effect of effect can be enhanced.
More specifically, the first position is in the first protruding state, the moving state is in the retracted state, and the second position is in the second protruding state, and the effect can be changed to any of the three modes, so that the effect is more preferable. Can be enhanced to.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
A predetermined member (for example, a display area of the image display device 5 or a game board 2) is arranged in the vicinity of the movement path of the movable body (for example, the movable body 302L, 302R).
The movable body is
While moving from the first position to the second position, the rotation operation is performed around a rotation axis (for example, rotation axis 311) that intersects the movement direction.
The second movable portion does not contact the predetermined member when the rotation operation is performed in the second state, and contacts the predetermined member when the rotation operation is performed in the first state (FIG. 21 (A). ) ~ (C))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the rotation operation can be performed so as not to come into contact with the display area of the image display device 5, the game board 2, or the like.
Specifically, for example, the display area of the image display device 5 can be arranged close to the movement path of the movable bodies 302L, 302R, so that the display area is displayed in the display area of the movable bodies 302L, 302R and the image display device 5. The first position and the first position while avoiding that a large gap is generated between the display image (for example, the effect image Z2, etc.) and the effect of the movable bodies 302L and 302R and the display image are not impaired. It is possible to prevent the degree of freedom of the form of the movable bodies 302L and 302R at the second position from being impaired.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the movable movable bodies 302L and 302R, and the contacting bosses 385A and 385B provided so as to be able to contact the movable bodies 302L and 302R are used. The movable body 302L is in contact with the contact bosses 385A and 385B at the third position while moving 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 above position, the guided member 320 rotates about 180 degrees so that the orientation (posture) changes from forward (first posture) to backward (second posture). It has become.

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 second movable portion 330B as a protruding portion that can operate with respect to the first movable portion 330A, and the second movable portion 330B protrudes from the first movable portion 330A in the first state. (For example, the first state in which the second movable portion 330B is in the first protruding position or the second protruding position) and the second state (for example, the second movable portion 330B) retracting from the first state to the movable base portion side. It can be changed to the second state) in the retracted position), and changes from the first state to the second state before the contact bosses 385A and 385B abut, that is, before reaching the third position.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the second movable 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. 29 (A)) 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. 29 (D) and 29 (E)) is formed by abutting 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. 30 and 31. FIG. 30 is a schematic view showing a guided member and an abutting portion as a modification 1 of the present invention. FIG. 31 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. 30, 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. 31, 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 embodiment, when the movable bodies 302L and 302R are in the first position, the second movable 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. The embodiment in which the second movable 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 second movable 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 first position.

(Modification 3)
Next, a modification 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a schematic view showing a guide groove and a movable body as a modification 3 of the present invention. The same components as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description of each part will be omitted.

In the above embodiment, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are provided so as to be reciprocally movable between the first position on one end side and the second position on the other end side of the guide grooves 380L and 380R, respectively, and the first position is the origin. Although the form set as the position is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the third position between the first position and the second position is shown. Is set as the origin position of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, and can be reciprocated from the third position to the first position on the left side and can be reciprocated from the third position to the second position on the right side. May be.

In such a case, when the movable body 302L is located at the third position (origin position), both the left side (first position side) and the right side (second position side) of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L. The game ball P can enter the area, but as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the movable body 302L moves from the third position to the first position to enter the left side of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L. The game ball P can be discharged from the left discharge unit 400A by contacting the game ball P and guiding the game ball P to the discharge unit 400A. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), when the movable body 302L moves from the third position to the second position, it comes into contact with the game ball P that has entered the right side of the movable body 302L in the guide groove 380L and is discharged. By guiding to 400A, the game ball P can be discharged from the right discharge portion 400B. That is, the origin position of the movable body can be arbitrarily set as long as it can move between the first position and the second position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the guide member for guiding the movement of the movable body 302L, 302R, an embodiment in which the drive shaft 390L, 390R for moving the moving body 310 by rotating around the axis is exemplified is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any member that can guide the movement of the movable body may be, for example, a rack gear that meshes with a pinion provided on the movable body, or the movable body may be used. Includes various guide members such as moving belts and pulleys.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the guide unit 388 has an example in which the game ball P has a concave groove-shaped guide grooves 380L and 380R into which the game ball P can enter, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide is not limited thereto. The unit does not have to be formed in a concave groove shape as long as the game ball can enter and stay, and the shape is arbitrary.

Further, in the above embodiment, since the guide member for guiding the movement of the moving body 310 provided in the lower part of the movable body 302L, 302R is the drive shaft 390L, 390R, the guide unit 388 is the lower part of the movable body 302L, 302R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position of the guide unit with respect to the movable body is arbitrary, for example, the upper part of the movable body. It may be provided along the movement path.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the discharge unit capable of discharging the game ball P that has entered the guide grooves 380L and 380R is located at a position corresponding to the first position and a position corresponding to the second position of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, respectively. Although the embodiment provided at the two locations is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be provided at a position other than the position corresponding to the first position and the position corresponding to the second position. Further, the quantity is arbitrary, and two or more first discharge portions capable of discharging the game ball P that has entered the first position side from the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be provided, or the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be provided. Two or more second discharging portions capable of discharging the game ball P that has entered the second position side may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the power of the moving motors 391L and 391R is transmitted to the moving body 310 provided in the lower part of the movable bodies 302L and 302R, and the guide portion 342L provided in the upper part of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. Although the embodiment in which the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the 342R are guided by the first rail portion 450A is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving motors 391L and 391R are placed on the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R. Power may be transmitted and the lower portion of the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be guided by a guide portion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the guide rollers 451A and 451B of the guide portions 342L and 342R provided on the upper portions of the movable bodies 302L and 302R are guided by the first rail portion 450A. The guide plates 452L and 452R of the guide portions 342L and 342R may be guided by the second rail portion 460A.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the first inclined portions 472L and 472R are applied as special guide portions for assisting the movement guidance of the guide rollers 451A and 451B when the movable bodies 302L and 302R change to the combined state is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide portions 342L and 342R are guided by pressing or urging the guide portions 342L and 342R in a direction approaching each other by a movable member or a spring member that can be operated by a drive source. It may be something to do.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first protruding state to the retracted state before the movable bodies 302L and 302R start moving from the first position to the second position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the same time when the movable bodies 302L and 302R start moving from the first position to the second position, the movable bodies 302L and 302R are changed from the first protruding state to the retracted state. Alternatively, the movable bodies 302L and 302R may be changed from the first protruding state to the retracted state after the movement is started.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R rotate around the rotation shaft 311 at the third position on the way from the first position to the second position has been exemplified. It is not limited, and may move to the second position without rotating at the third position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable bodies 302L and 302R exemplify a mode in which the movable bodies 302L and 302R rotate about a rotation axis 311 facing in the vertical direction orthogonal to the moving direction at the third position, but the present invention is limited thereto. The movable bodies 302L and 302R may rotate around a rotation axis facing a direction intersecting the moving direction at the third position. Further, it is sufficient that the state can be changed from the first protruding state or the second protruding state to the retracted state without rotating at the third 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 310 Moving body 350L, 310R Fixed rail 351 Movable rail 380L, 380R Guide groove 388 Guide unit 390L, 390R Drive shaft 391L, 391R Moving motor 400A, 400B Discharge section 401A, 401B Discharge section 450A, 450B First rail section 451A, 451B Guide roller

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
It is equipped with a movable body that can move between the first position and a second position different from the first position.
The movable body is
It has a first movable portion and a second movable portion that is operably provided with respect to the first movable portion.
A first state in which at least a part of the second movable part protrudes from the first movable part, and at least a part of the second movable part is retracted to the first movable part side from the first state. It can change to the second state,
It is rotatably provided around the rotation axis so that the radius of rotation is larger in the first state than in the second state.
The first state has a first predetermined state and a first specific state in which the mode is different from the first predetermined state.
Movement when located in said first position is said first predetermined state, from when moving from the first position to the second position is changed from the first predetermined state to the second state After starting the above, while moving from the first position to the second position, a rotation operation about the rotation axis is performed, and the first specific state is reached at the second position.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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