JP7118392B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a reel-type game machine (pachislot game machine).

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine such as a pachinko game machine has various configurations in order to make the game more interesting. In recent years, for example, most pachinko game machines are provided with a movable portion, and the movement of the movable portion is used to enhance the performance effect.

For example, Patent Literature 1 listed below describes a technique for producing effects using reflected light from a movable portion. Specifically, a movable part capable of reflecting light is moved by a motor, and light is projected onto the movable part, so that the light reflected from the movable part exhibits a dramatic effect.

JP-A-2003-88617

However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 does not have a sufficient performance effect using the movable portion, and there is room for improvement in improving the performance effect of the movable portion.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of providing a high degree of game amusement.

The game machine according to the present invention is
a movable portion movable with respect to the first member;
a cable having one end side fixed to the first member side and the other end side fixed to the movable portion side;
and a suppression mechanism capable of suppressing slack in the cable,
The movable part has a decorated front face,
The suppression mechanism is
provided in the movable part,
Having a support part capable of supporting the inner peripheral side of the bending part formed in the cable,
a position where the cable is supported by the support portion can be displaced in a longitudinal direction of the cable according to movement of the movable portion ;
It is characterized in that the portion of the cable positioned behind the decorative front surface can be lengthened as the movable portion approaches the first member .

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of providing high game interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view when the gaming machine is viewed from the upper right front side. It is a front view of a game board unit provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the display devices with which a game board unit is provided. It is a front view of the production unit provided in the game board unit. It is a figure which shows the operation|movement in the up-down direction of the 1st movable device with which the production|presentation unit is provided. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st vertical movement part of a 1st movable device. It is a figure which shows operation|movement of the 1st left-right axis|shaft rotation part of a 1st movable device. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st rocking|swiveling part of a 1st movable device. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st left front-back axis rotation part and the 1st right front-back axis rotation part of a 1st movable device. It is a figure which shows the 2nd movable device with which production|presentation unit is provided. It is a figure which shows the transmission path of the driving force in the left side of the 2nd vertical movement part of a 2nd movable device. It is a figure which shows the transmission path of the driving force in the right side of the 2nd vertical movement part of a 2nd movable device. It is an exploded perspective view of the 2nd left-right movement part of a 2nd movable device. It is a figure which shows the structure which can control the movement of a 2nd movable device in the up-down direction. It is a figure which shows the movement of the 2nd left-right movement part of a 2nd movable device, and the structure of slack suppression of a cable. It is a figure which shows operation|movement of the slack control part of the cable of a 2nd movable device. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 2nd front-back-axis rotation part of a 2nd movable device. It is a figure which shows the structure of the position detection of the 2nd left-right movement part of a 2nd movable device. It is a figure which shows the movable range of a 2nd movable device. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation by an image display apparatus and a 1st movable device. It is a figure which shows the other example of the production|presentation by an image display apparatus and a 1st movable device. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) A reach determination table. (C) Normal symbol hit determination table. (D) It is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of production control side timer interrupt processing. 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing;

A pachinko game machine which is one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be explained as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment. Also, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment has a gaming machine frame 2 that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21 and a front door 23. The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer shell of the game machine frame 2 . The inner frame 21 is a vertical rectangular frame to which the game board 1 (see FIG. 3) is attached. The front door 23 of this embodiment is arranged on the front side of the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1 . In this embodiment, the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 constitute the base frame portion of the game machine frame 2 , and the front door 23 constitutes the front frame portion of the game machine frame 2 .

Further, the front door 23 has a front frame 23m in which a game window is formed in the center. The game window portion of the front frame 23m is an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction, and is closed by attaching a transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t may be made of transparent synthetic resin or glass.

The front door 23 has, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper unit 31, a right unit 32, and a left unit 33, which are decorative portions, on the front side. The upper unit 31 is provided above the transparent plate 23t and decorates the front upper portion of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23). The right unit 32 is provided on the right side of the transparent plate 23t and decorates the front right portion of the game machine frame 2 (front door 23). The left unit 33 is provided on the left side of the transparent plate 23t and decorates the front left portion of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23). The front frame 23m is provided with a large number of frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light in various colors. A speaker 52 composed of a right speaker 52R and a left speaker 52L capable of outputting sound is provided above the front frame 23m.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an upper plate 34 projecting greatly forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A performance button device 40 and a select button device 42 are provided on the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁The performance button device 40 has a performance button 40k that can be pressed downward. The select button device 42 has select buttons 42k that can be pressed downward at its front, rear, left, and right positions.

Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A capable of storing game balls is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34 so as to avoid the performance button device 40 and the select button device 42. - 特許庁Game balls stored in the supply ball storage hole 34A are supplied to a shooting device 72 including a handle 72k. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

The handle 72k can be operated to drive the firing device 72, and is provided on the lower right side of the front door 23 in this embodiment. The handle 72k can cause the shooting device 72 to shoot game balls at a shooting intensity (shooting speed) corresponding to the rotation angle based on a rotation operation by the player.

The select button device 42 allows the player to adjust and select settings related to effects by operating the select button 42k. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the volume output from the speaker 52 can be adjusted. Also, the select button device 42 may be used, for example, to adjust the light intensity of the light-emitting member or to select an effect mode when a plurality of effect modes can be executed. Moreover, the setting related to such effects may be performed by the effect button device 40 .

The game machine frame 2 has a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The hinge portion 24 rotatably supports the outer frame 22, the inner frame 21, and the front door 23. As shown in FIG. The front door 23 is rotatable relative to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable relative to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. ing. 1 and 2 show the gaming machine frame 2 in a closed state in which both the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 are closed. The front door 23 can be opened by being rotated away from the inner frame 21 from the closed state. In addition, the inner frame 21 can take an open state by being rotated in a direction away from the outer frame 22 from the closed state.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board unit YU. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board unit YU of this embodiment has a game board 1. As shown in FIG. The game board 1 is a plate-shaped member (for this reason, it is also called a game board), and is integrated with an effect unit EU provided on the back side thereof to constitute a game board unit YU. The game board unit YU is also provided with units for attaching various control boards, harnesses, and the like. The game board unit YU is fixed inside the game machine frame 2 by being attached to the inner frame 21 of the game machine frame 2 in the pachinko game machine PY1.

An opening 1A is formed near the approximate center of the game board 1 . Further, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially ring-shaped center decorative body 61 protruding forward from the front surface (game board surface) along the opening 1A. An outer rail 62 and an inner rail 63 protruding forward are provided outside the center decorative body 61 on the front surface of the game board 1 . The outer rail 62 has a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decorative body 61 . The inner rail 63 is curved along the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 between the left portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 .

A game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 by a center decoration 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. As shown in FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the game area 6 is generally viewed by the players in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 with high frequency. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

At a predetermined position in the game area 6, a general winning device 10D is provided. A general prize winning opening 10 is formed in the general prize winning device 10D so that a game ball can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (seven in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged out of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in the above embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged out of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. In the vicinity of the center of the stage 61s, a downward guide portion 61y for guiding game balls downward is provided. The first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

On the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed state and an open state by an electric-tube opening/closing member 12k provided in the electric-tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k.

The electric chew open/close member 12k is normally positioned above the second starting port 12 that opens upward, and closes the second starting port 12 . In this closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can move rightward from the state in which the second starting port 12 is closed. By this rightward movement, the open state in which the second starting port 12 is opened can be obtained. Then, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number of game balls (four in this embodiment) are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided above the second starting port 12 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A big winning device 14D is provided below the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 . The big winning device 14D is formed with a big winning opening 14 that can change between a ball entering mode in which a game ball can enter and a non-entering mode in which a game ball is more difficult to enter than the entering mode. . The big winning opening 14 takes a ball entering mode and a ball non-entering open mode by the operation of an AT (Attacker) movable member 14k provided in the big winning device 14D.

The AT movable member 14k is a member that can advance and retreat in the front-rear direction. When the AT movable member 14k advances forward, the big winning hole 14 takes a ball-entering mode. Concretely, when the AT movable member 14k advances forward in the entering ball mode, the game ball that has flowed down to the AT movable member 14k becomes movable along the upper surface of the AT movable member 14k, and the destination of the movement is a big prize. A game ball can be directed to the mouth 14 . As a result, in the ball entry mode, the game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 14 . On the other hand, when the AT movable member 14k is retracted backward, the big winning hole 14 takes a ball non-entering mode. When the AT movable member 14k is in a non-entering mode in which the AT movable member 14k is retracted backward, the game ball flows further downward without being guided to the big winning opening 14 by the AT movable member 14k. When the game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number of game balls (14 in this embodiment) are paid out as prize balls.

Also, the big winning device 14D of this embodiment has a specific area and a non-specific area. That is, in this embodiment, a route passing through the specific area and a route passing through the non-specific area are provided as the path of the game ball after entering the big winning hole 14 . Therefore, the big winning device 14D has a sorting member that sorts a game ball entering the big winning hole 14 into either a route passing through the specific area or a route passing through the non-specific area. In this pachinko game machine PY1, passage of a game ball to a specific area triggers a shift to a high-probability state, which will be described later. In other words, the specific area is a probability variable operation opening. On the other hand, the non-specific area is not a probability variable operation port.

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big prize hole 14, and the general prize hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first start hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be roughly divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In addition, in the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and when the game ball is shot right-handed, the flow path is called the first flow path R1. A flow path that can flow down is referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11 and a plurality of general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the gate 13, the second starting hole 12, or the big winning hole 14 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right.

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is

In addition, indicators 8 are provided on the game board 1 of the game board unit YU. The display device 8 is located outside the game area 6 at the lower left portion. The display device 8 can display the progress of the game, such as the result of the jackpot lottery. The indicators 8 will be detailed later.

In addition, the game board unit YU has an image display device 50, a first movable device 55, and a second movable device 56 provided in the effect unit EU behind the game board 1. FIG. The image display device 50 can display a predetermined effect image on a display section (display screen) 50a. The image display device 50 is a liquid crystal display in this embodiment. Further, the image display device 50 is provided so that its display portion 50a is positioned near the center of the game board unit YU. Therefore, the player can view the display section 50a of the image display device 50 through the opening 1A of the game board 1. FIG.

The image display device 50 can display, for example, the effect symbol EZ on the display section 50a. The production pattern EZ of this form is composed of a left production pattern EZ1, a middle production pattern EZ2, and a right production pattern EZ3. The left production pattern EZ1 is displayed on the left side of the medium production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 is displayed on the right side of the medium production pattern EZ2. In this embodiment, the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 may be collectively referred to as "effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 or effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3."

Each of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information that can be identified by the player. In this form, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are mainly composed of patterns including numbers "1" to "8". In the variable display of the performance symbols EZ, a group of symbols including numbers constituting the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are arranged vertically in a front view and scrolled downward from the top of the display section 50a. At this time, the numbers displayed and visually recognized on the display unit 50a are replaced one after another.

The variable display mode of the effect symbols EZ is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be another mode such as the mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left). Further, instead of the scroll display, a pattern group including numbers forming production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be replaced one after another at a predetermined fixed position (for example, rotated at the fixed position).

When the special symbols are stop-displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). In other words, one pattern including various numbers that have been replaced one after another in the display section 50a in the variable display is specified. At this time, the result of the special figure lottery is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by a combination of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 which are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special figure lottery on the display section 50a of the image display device 50. FIG.

Also, in the variable display of the performance symbol EZ, a ready-to-win performance may be performed. Reach is an effect that can make the player expect a big win by using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect. Specifically, the ready-to-win state is a state in which only one of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are scroll-displayed remains, and in which symbol the performance symbols that are scroll-displayed are stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "5↓5") that results in a combination of performance symbols indicating a jackpot winning depending on the number of winnings.

Note that the performance symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the ready-to-win state are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display section 50a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect pattern remains at a substantially predetermined position (predetermined effect pattern continues to be displayed in the display unit 50a), that is, although it is not replaced with a different effect pattern, a minute change (for example, a little repetition of reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, repetition of slight rocking, repetition of enlargement and reduction, etc.). Note that the mode of temporary stop is not limited to these, and may be set as appropriate.

In addition, the image display device 50, in addition to the variation production of the production pattern EZ as described above (also referred to as "production pattern variation production" or simply "variation production"), the big winning production performed in parallel with the big winning game, the customer A waiting demonstration effect or the like is displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

In addition, the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 are decorative parts that can be decorated, and are also devices that can operate in accordance with the variable performance of the performance symbol EZ (at the time of occurrence of ready-to-win or big win). By the performance operation, the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 can increase the player's expectation and satisfaction, and improve the game interest. The effect unit EU including the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 will be detailed later.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display devices 8 provided on the game board 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2" ) to variably display the special figure 2 indicator 81b, and a normal figure indicator 82 to variably display the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "universal figure"). The display devices include a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Also, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure indicator 81". Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit, such as "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the right to execute the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure is reserved based on the winning, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. This reserved right is called a "special drawing reservation."

In the special figure reservation, "special figure 1 reservation" representing the right to execute the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning of the first start opening 11 and the variable display of the special figure 1, and the second start opening There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on the winning to 12, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of rights to execute the reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b displays the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of rights to execute the special figure 2 variable display.

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED is finally lit like "■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as a lost pattern.

In addition, before the normal map is stop-displayed, the normal map is displayed with fluctuation for a predetermined fluctuation time. The aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is the aspect that both LEDs alternately light up in this form. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

Next, the configuration of the effect unit EU of the game board unit YU will be described. FIG. 5 is a front view of the effect unit EU. That is, FIG. 5 shows the game board unit YU with the game board 1 removed.

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect unit EU has an image display device 50, a first movable device 55 and a second movable device 56 as main devices for effect. As described above, the image display device 50 can display various predetermined images including the effect symbol EZ on the display section 50a. FIG. 5 also shows the standby state of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 . That is, the first movable device 55 in the standby state is positioned upward, and the second movable device 56 in the standby state is positioned downward. Both the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 have a movable portion that can move on the front side of the image display device 50 .

The first movable device 55 includes, as movable parts, a first vertical movement part 500 that can move in the vertical direction, a first horizontal axis rotation part 530 that can rotate around a rotation axis extending in the horizontal direction, and a swinging movement. and a first left front/rear shaft rotating portion 550 and a first right front/rear shaft rotating portion 560 which are both rotatable around a rotation shaft extending in the front-rear direction. The first left front-rear axis rotating part 550 and the first right front-rear axis rotating part 560 are provided in the first rocking part 540 . The first rocking portion 540 is provided on the first lateral axis rotating portion 530 . The first left-right axis rotation section 530 is provided in the first vertical movement section 500 .

Therefore, when the first vertical moving part 500 moves, the first left-right axis rotating part 530, the first rocking part 540, the first left-side front-rear axis rotating part 550, and the first right-side front-rear axis rotating part 550 accompany the movement. Both parts 560 move. Further, when the first left/right axis rotating part 530 rotates, the first rocking part 540, the first left front/rear axis rotating part 550, and the right front/rear axis rotating part 560 all rotate with the rotational movement. Moving. Furthermore, when the first swinging portion 540 swings, both the first left front-rear shaft rotating portion 550 and the first right front-rear shaft rotating portion 560 swing.

A first left vertical feed screw 590, a first left vertical motor 590m, a first right vertical feed screw 591, and a first right vertical motor 591m are provided as a mechanism for moving the first vertical movement unit 500 vertically. The first left vertical feed screw 590 is provided on the left side of the first vertical movement section 500 with its axial direction aligned with the vertical direction (vertical direction). The first left vertical motor 590m is a driving source capable of rotating the first left vertical feed screw 590 . The first right vertical feed screw 591 is provided on the right side of the first vertical movement section 500 with its axial direction aligned with the vertical direction. The first right vertical motor 591m is a drive source capable of rotating the first right vertical feed screw 591 .

The first vertical movement section 500 has a first left vertical section 510 provided on the left and a first right vertical section 520 provided on the right. The first left vertical part 510 has a nut member corresponding to the first left vertical feed screw 590 and is vertically movable as the first left vertical feed screw 590 rotates. The first right up/down part 520 has a nut member corresponding to the first right up/down feed screw 591 and is vertically movable as the first right up/down feed screw 591 rotates.

Therefore, in the first vertically moving portion 500 of the present embodiment, the first left up-down portion 510 and the first right up-down portion 520 can be moved simultaneously at the same speed, or can be moved independently. That is, either one of the first left upper and lower portion 510 and the first right upper and lower portion 520 can be moved, or one can be moved at a faster speed than the other. Furthermore, it is possible to move one upward while moving the other downward.

In addition, the first movable device 55 is provided with a first left/right shaft rotating motor 530m, a first rocking motor 540m, a first left front/rear shaft rotating motor 550m, and a first right front/rear shaft rotating motor 560m. The first left-right axis rotation motor 530 m is a drive source capable of rotationally moving the first left-right axis rotation section 530 , and is provided in the first left up-down section 510 . The first swing motor 540m is a drive source capable of swinging the first swing portion 540, and is provided in the first swing portion 540. As shown in FIG. The first left front/rear axis rotation motor 550 m is a drive source capable of rotationally moving the first left front/rear axis rotation section 550 , and is provided in the first swing section 540 . The first right front/rear axis rotating motor 560 m is a drive source capable of rotationally moving the first right front/rear axis rotating section 560 , and is provided in the first swing section 540 .

The second movable device 56 includes, as movable parts, a second vertical movement part 600 that can move in the vertical direction, a second horizontal movement part 610 that can move in the horizontal direction, and a rotating shaft that extends in the front-rear direction. It has a movable second front-rear axis rotating part 630 . The second front-rear axis rotation section 630 is provided in the second lateral movement section 610 . The second left-right moving part 610 is provided in the second up-down moving part 600 .

Therefore, when the second vertical movement section 600 moves, both the second horizontal movement section 610 and the second front-rear axis rotation section 630 move along with the movement. Further, when the second left-right moving part 610 moves, the second front-rear axis rotating part 630 moves along with the movement.

Further, as a mechanism for moving the second vertical moving part 600 vertically, a second left vertical feed screw 690, a second right vertical feed screw 691, and a second vertical motor 690m are provided. The second left vertical feed screw 690 is provided on the left side of the second vertical movement section 600 with its axial direction aligned with the vertical direction. The second right vertical feed screw 691 is provided on the right side of the second vertical movement section 600 with its axial direction aligned with the vertical direction. The second vertical motor 690m is a drive source capable of rotating both the second left vertical feed screw 690 and the second right vertical feed screw 691 .

The second vertical movement section 600 has a second left vertical section 601 provided on the left and a second right vertical section 602 provided on the right. The second left vertical part 601 has a nut member corresponding to the second left vertical feed screw 690 and is vertically movable as the second left vertical feed screw 690 rotates. The second right up-down part 602 has a nut member corresponding to the second right up-down feed screw 691 and is vertically movable as the second right up-down feed screw 691 rotates. As a result, the second vertical moving part 600 can move vertically as the second left vertical feed screw 690 and the second right vertical feed screw 691 rotate.

In addition, the second movable device 56 is provided with a second left/right motor 610m and a second front/rear axis rotation motor 630m. The second left/right motor 610m is a drive source capable of moving the second left/right movement portion 610 in the left/right direction, and is provided in the second left/right movement portion 610 . The second front-rear axis rotation motor 630 m is a drive source capable of rotationally moving the second front-rear axis rotation section 630 , and is provided in the second left-right movement section 610 .

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, a left guide shaft 57 is provided between the first left vertical feed screw 590 and the second left vertical feed screw 690 and extends in parallel therewith. A right guide shaft 58 is provided between the first right vertical feed screw 591 and the second right vertical feed screw 691 and extends in parallel therewith. A bush into which the left guide shaft 57 is inserted is provided at the first left upper and lower portion 510 of the first vertical movement portion 500, and a bush into which the right guide shaft 58 is inserted is provided at the first right upper and lower portion 520. there is

A bush into which the left guide shaft 57 is inserted is provided at the second left upper and lower portion 601 of the second vertical movement portion 600, and a bush into which the right guide shaft 58 is inserted is provided at the second right upper and lower portion 602. there is Thereby, the left guide shaft 57 and the right guide shaft 58 can guide the vertical movement of the first vertical movement part 500 and the second vertical movement part 600 .

Next, the first movable device 55 will be described in detail. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining the movement of the first vertical movement section 500 in the first movable device 55. FIG. As described above, the first vertical movement part 500 of this embodiment can move the first left vertical part 510 and the first right vertical part 520 at the same speed at the same time. As a result, the first vertical movement unit 500 can shift from, for example, the standby state shown in FIG. 6(A) to the parallel descending state shown in FIG. 6(B).

Further, as described above, the first vertical movement section 500 of the present embodiment can independently move the first left vertical section 510 and the first right vertical section 520 . As a result, the first vertical movement unit 500 moves from, for example, the standby state shown in FIG. 6A to the first inclined downward state shown in FIG. 6C or the second inclined downward state shown in FIG. It is possible to move to In the first inclined descending state (FIG. 6C), the first left vertical portion 510 is positioned higher than the parallel descending state (FIG. 6B), and the first vertical movement portion 500 moves to the right as a whole. It is in a downward sloping state. In the second inclined descending state (FIG. 6(D)), the first right upper/lower portion 520 is positioned higher than the parallel descending state (FIG. 6(B)), and the first vertically moving portion 500 moves to the right as a whole. It is sloping upward.

Also, FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the first vertical movement unit 500 . As shown in FIG. 7 , the first left-right axis rotating portion 530 has a first bridge portion 531 . The first bridge portion 531 is a member whose left portion is connected to the first left upper and lower portion 510 and whose right portion is connected to the first right upper and lower portion 520 . A rotating shaft 532 that protrudes leftward from the first bridge portion 531 is provided on the left portion of the first bridge portion 531 . A rotation shaft 533 is provided on the right side of the first bridge portion 531 so as to protrude from the first bridge portion 531 toward the right side. The rotating shaft 532 provided on the left side of the first bridge portion 531 and the rotating shaft 533 provided on the right side are coaxially positioned.

The first left vertical portion 510 of the first vertical movement portion 500 has a first left vertical slide portion 511 and a first left vertical rotation portion 512 . In FIG. 7 , part of the outer cover of the first left up/down rotating portion 512 is indicated by a two-dot chain line and shown in a transparent manner. The first left vertical slide portion 511 has a nut into which the first left vertical feed screw 590 is inserted and a bush into which the left guide shaft 57 is inserted, and slides vertically. A rotating shaft 513 projecting forward is fixed to the first left vertical slide portion 511 , and the rotating shaft 513 is inserted into the first left vertical rotating portion 512 . Thereby, the first left vertical rotation part 512 is rotatably supported with respect to the first left vertical slide part 511 with the rotation shaft 513 as the center of rotation.

In addition, the first left vertical rotation section 512 is provided with a first horizontal axis rotation motor 530m. Further, a rotating shaft 532 provided on the left side of the first bridge portion 531 of the first left-right axis rotating portion 530 is rotatably supported by the first left-hand vertical rotating portion 512 . As a result, the first left-right axis rotating section 530 is rotatable with respect to the first left-hand vertical rotating section 512 . A gear fixed to the motor shaft of the first left-right axis rotating motor 530m meshes with a gear fixed to the rotating shaft 532 of the first bridge portion 531 . As a result, the driving force of the first left/right axis rotating motor 530m drives the first left/right axis rotating section 530 to rotate.

The first right up-down part 520 of the first up-down movement part 500 has a first right up-down slide part 521 and a first right up-down rotation part 522 . In FIG. 7, part of the outer cover of the first right up-and-down rotating part 522 is indicated by a two-dot chain line and shown in a transparent manner. The first right vertical slide portion 521 has a nut into which the first right vertical feed screw 591 is inserted and a bush into which the right guide shaft 58 is inserted, and slides vertically. A rotating shaft 523 projecting forward is fixed to the first right vertical slide portion 521 , and the rotating shaft 523 is inserted into the first right vertical rotating portion 522 . As a result, the first right vertical rotation portion 522 is rotatably supported with respect to the first right vertical slide portion 521 with the rotation shaft 523 as the center of rotation.

A rotating shaft 533 provided on the right side of the first bridge portion 531 of the first left-right axis rotating portion 530 is rotatably supported by the first right-side up-down rotating portion 522 . As a result, the first left-right axis rotating part 530 is rotatable with respect to the first right-side up-down rotating part 522 . Further, the rotating shaft 533 of the first bridge portion 531 is supported by the first right vertical rotating portion 522 so as to be movable in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 533 .

In the first movable device 55 of the present embodiment, as described above, the first left vertical rotation part 512 is rotatable with respect to the first left vertical slide part 511, and the first right vertical rotation part 522 is rotated relative to the first left vertical slide part 511. 1 is rotatable with respect to the right vertical slide portion 521 . Thereby, when the first left vertical slide portion 511 and the first right vertical slide portion 521 take different positions in the vertical direction, the first bridge portion 531 of the first horizontal axis rotating portion 530 can be tilted. It's like Therefore, it is possible to take the first inclined lowered state (FIG. 6(C)) and the second inclined lowered state (FIG. 6(D)) in which the first vertically moving portion 500 as a whole is inclined.

In addition, in the first movable device 55 in which the first left vertical slide portion 511 and the first right vertical slide portion 521 can move independently in the vertical direction, the rotating shaft 513 of the first left vertical slide portion 511 and the first The distance between the right vertical slide portion 521 and the rotation shaft 523 may change. In this embodiment, the first bridge portion 531 of the first left-right axis rotating portion 530 is movable in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 533 . As a result, even when the distance between the rotation shaft 513 of the first left vertical slide portion 511 and the rotation shaft 523 of the first right vertical slide portion 521 changes, the structure can absorb the difference corresponding to the changed distance. It has become.

FIG. 8 shows postures that the first left-right axis rotating part 530 can take by rotational movement. FIG. 8A shows a state in which the first decorative surface 540a of the first swinging portion 540 faces forward. The first decorative surface 540a is also a surface that faces forward during normal times such as when the first vertically moving unit 500 is in a standby state. FIG. 8B shows a state in which the second decorative surface 540b of the first swinging portion 540 faces forward.

The second decorative surface 540b is a surface positioned behind the first decorative surface 540a. Therefore, the state in which the second decorative surface 540b faces forward is an inverted state in which the first decorative surface 540a faces forward and is turned upside down. The second decorative surface 540b of this embodiment is a surface on which decorations are more closely related to the big win than the first decorative surface 540a. Examples of such decoration modes include different patterns and different colors. The decorations applied to the first decorative surface 540a and the second decorative surface 540b of the present embodiment are both a bust-up portion (a portion above the chest) of a human-like character.

By driving the first left-right axis rotation motor 530m, the first left-right axis rotation section 530 can be rotated. As a result of this rotation, the first left-right axis rotating part 530 has a state in which the first decorative surface 540a shown in FIG. 8A faces forward, and a second decorative surface 540b shown in FIG. 8B faces forward. You can switch between states. The timing for directing the second decorative surface 540b forward is, for example, when the expectation of a big win is high, such as when reaching reach, or when a big win is announced.

Next, the first swinging portion 540 of the first movable device 55 will be described. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing an internal configuration related to the swinging of the first swinging portion 540. FIG. FIG. 9 shows the internal configuration related to the swinging of the first swinging portion 540 through the members and the like that constitute the design surface on the front side of the first swinging portion 540 . As shown in FIG. 9 , the first bridge portion 531 has an arc-shaped swing guide portion 534 . A swing rack portion 535 is formed below the swing guide portion 534 in the first bridge portion 531 . The swinging rack portion 535 also has rack teeth arranged in an arc shape along the swinging guide portion 534 .

The first swing portion 540 includes an upper swing roller 541 whose outer peripheral surface contacts the upper surface of the swing guide portion 534 of the first bridge portion 531 and a lower swing roller whose outer peripheral surface contacts the lower surface of the swing guide portion 534 . The moving rollers 542 are rotatably supported. That is, the upper rocking roller 541 and the lower rocking roller 542 of the first rocking portion 540 sandwich the rocking guide portion 534 from above and below. Further, the upper swing roller 541 and the lower swing roller 542 of this embodiment have flanges, and the flanges sandwich the swing guide portion 534 from the front-rear direction. Thereby, the first swinging portion 540 is supported so as to swing along the arcuate swinging guide portion 534 .

A motor gear 540g is provided on the motor shaft of the first swing motor 540m of the first swing section 540 . The motor gear 540g meshes with the swing rack portion 535 of the first bridge portion 531. As shown in FIG. Also, the first swing motor 540m is fixed to the first swing section 540 . As a result, the driving force of the first swing motor 540m causes the first swing portion 540 to swing.

Next, the first left front-rear axis rotating section 550 and the first right front-rear axis rotating section 560 of the first movable device 55 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal configuration related to rotational movement of the first left front-rear axis rotating section 550 and the first right front-rear axis rotating section 560. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 , the first left front-rear shaft rotating portion 550 is rotatably provided on a rotating shaft 545 provided on the left portion of the first rocking portion 540 . A left link mechanism 551 is connected to the first left front/rear shaft rotating portion 550 to transmit the driving force of the first left front/rear shaft rotation motor 550m.

The left link mechanism 551 is composed of a left long link member 552 and a left short link member 553 rotatably connected to each other. Further, the opposite side of the connecting portion of the left long link member 552 to the left short link member 553 is rotatably connected to the first left front-rear shaft rotating portion 550 . Furthermore, the motor shaft of the first left front-rear shaft rotating motor 550m is fixed to a portion other than the connecting portion of the left short link member 553 to the left long link member 552 . The first left front/rear axis rotation motor 550 m is fixed to the first swinging portion 540 .

Therefore, by the driving force of the first left front-rear shaft rotating motor 550m, the first left front-rear shaft rotating part 550 moves from the abduction position shown by the solid line in FIG. rotational movement). As a result, for example, it is possible to rotate to the adduction position indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 10 . In addition, the first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550 can also perform outward rotation movement (rotational movement toward the outside) from the internal rotation position about the rotation axis 545 .

Also, the first right front/rear axis rotating portion 560 has the same configuration as the first left front/rear axis rotating portion 550 side. That is, the first right front-rear shaft rotating portion 560 is rotatably provided on the right rotating shaft 546 of the first rocking portion 540, and is a right link mechanism constituted by a right long link member 562 and a right short link member 563. 561 is connected to the first right front-rear shaft rotation motor 560m. The first right front-rear axis rotation motor 560 m is fixed to the first swinging portion 540 . Therefore, by the driving force of the first right front-rear shaft rotating motor 560m, the first right front-rear shaft rotating part 560 is rotated around the rotation shaft 546, for example, as indicated by the solid line and the two-dot chain line in FIG. It is possible to do adduction and adduction.

Both the first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550 and the first right front-rear axis rotating portion 560 simulate an arm. The first left front/rear axis rotating portion 550 and the first right front/rear axis rotating portion 560 are each folded inward at the adduction position, and are opened outward from the adduction position at the abduction position. In other words, with regard to the first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550, in the abduction position, the tip portion (fist portion) far from the rotation shaft 545 protrudes, and the tip portion moves to the abduction position along with the adduction movement. It will be retracted (closer to the first rocking portion 540) than. On the other hand, the tip portion of the first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550 protrudes along with the abduction movement. This also applies to the first right front-rear axis rotating portion 560 .

And the 1st movable device 55 of this form is equipped with six motors in total as mentioned above, and the operation|movement of various aspects is attained by the drive of each motor.

Next, the second movable device 56 will be described. 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining the movement of the second vertical movement part 600 in the second movable device 56. FIG. As described above, in the second vertical movement unit 600 of the present embodiment, the driving force of the second vertical motor 690m, which is one driving source, is transferred to the second left vertical feed screw 690 and the second right vertical feed screw 690, which are two transmission members. It is transmitted via a feed screw 691 . That is, the second movable device 56 of this embodiment uses the second left vertical feed screw 690 as a transmission path for transmitting the driving force of the second vertical motor 690m to the second vertical movement unit 600, as shown in FIG. and a second right vertical transmission path 693 including a second right vertical feed screw 691 .

12 is a perspective view of the second movable device 56 as seen from the lower left side in FIG. 11. FIG. The second left vertical transmission path 692 has a motor gear 690mg fixed to the motor shaft of the second vertical motor 690m, a left intermediate gear 694Lg, a left transmission shaft gear 695Lg, and a second left vertical feed screw gear 690g. The motor gear 690mg, the left intermediate gear 694Lg, the left transmission shaft gear 695Lg, and the second left vertical feed screw gear 690g are provided in this order and mesh with adjacent gears. These gears transmit the driving force of the second left vertical motor 690 m to the second left vertical feed screw 690 in the second left vertical transmission path 692 .

FIG. 12 also shows part of the second right vertical transmission path 693 . The second right vertical transmission path 693 has a motor gear 690mg, a left intermediate gear 694Lg, a left transmission shaft gear 695Lg and a second left and right transmission shaft 695 . 13 is a perspective view of the second movable device 56 viewed from the lower right side in FIG. 11. As shown in FIG. FIG. 13 also shows part of the second right vertical transmission path 693 . As shown in FIG. 13, the second right vertical transmission path 693 has a right transmission shaft gear 695Rg, a right intermediate gear 694Rg, and a second right vertical feed screw gear 691g.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the left transmission shaft gear 695Lg and the right transmission shaft gear 695Rg are provided at the left and right ends of the second left and right transmission shaft 695, respectively, and rotate together with the second left and right transmission shaft 695. It's like Also, the right transmission shaft gear 695Rg, the right intermediate gear 694Rg, and the second right vertical feed screw gear 691g are provided in this order, and mesh with adjacent gears. The driving force of the second vertical motor 690 m is transmitted to the second right vertical feed screw 691 in the second right vertical transmission path 693 by these gears and the second horizontal transmission shaft 695 .

That is, the second right vertical transmission path 693 has a second horizontal transmission shaft 695 that crosses the game board unit YU in the horizontal direction. The second left-right transmission shaft 695 is a path capable of horizontally transmitting driving force. Also, the second left-right transmission shaft 695 is inserted inside the torsion coil spring 696 . The left end 696L of the torsion coil spring 696 is fixed to a fixed member 697 that does not rotate together with the second left/right transmission shaft 695, as shown in FIG. The fixed member 697 is fixed to the frame of the effect unit EU. Therefore, the left end portion 696L of the torsion coil spring 696 does not rotate even when the second left-right transmission shaft 695 rotates.

On the other hand, the right end portion 696R of the torsion coil spring 696 shown in FIG. Therefore, the rotation of the second left-right transmission shaft 695 allows the torsion coil spring 696 to accumulate energy and release the accumulated energy. That is, in a state in which energy is accumulated in the torsion coil spring 696, by rotating the second left-right transmission shaft 695 in a direction in which energy is released from the torsion coil spring 696, the energy released from the torsion coil spring 696 is released. , can be used to drive the second mobile device 56 .

In this embodiment, the energy released from the torsion coil spring 696 can be transmitted to the second vertical moving part 600, and can be used to assist the driving by the second vertical motor 690m. That is, while releasing energy from the torsion coil spring 696, by driving the second vertical motor 690m in the direction in which the second vertical moving part 600 is moved by the released energy, only the driving force of the second vertical motor 690m is generated. It is possible to move the second up-and-down moving part 600 at a faster speed than when moving by . As a result, it is possible to increase the impact of the presentation by the movement of the second vertical movement part 600 and to improve the entertainment. Alternatively, the second up-and-down moving part 600 may be operated only by the energy released from the torsion coil spring 696 .

Also, in the torsion coil spring 696 of this embodiment, energy is accumulated when the second lateral transmission shaft 695 rotates so that the second vertical movement part 600 moves downward, and the second vertical movement part 600 moves upward. Energy is released when it rotates. Therefore, the torsion coil spring 696 accumulates the maximum energy when the second vertically moving part 600 is positioned at the lowest position. In this embodiment, the energy released from the torsion coil spring 696 can be used to move the second vertical movement section 600 in a direction (upward) against gravity. Therefore, it is possible to increase the upward movement speed of the second vertical movement part 600, which tends to be slowed down depending on the weight. Furthermore, by increasing the acceleration of the second vertical movement section 600, for example, the initial speed of the movement of the second vertical movement section 600 can be increased.

The second vertical movement section 600 also has a second bridge section 603 that connects the second left vertical section 601 and the second right vertical section 602 . Both ends of the second bridge portion 603 in the horizontal direction are fixed to the second left upper and lower portions 601 and the second right upper and lower portions 602, respectively. The second left-right moving part 610 is provided on the second bridge part 603 of the second up-down moving part 600 .

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the second left/right movement unit 610. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14 , the upper and lower portions of the second bridge portion 603 serve as lateral movement guide portions 604 . In addition, a laterally movable rack portion 605 is provided below the second bridge portion 603, in which rack teeth are arranged in the lateral direction. Further, grooves 606 , 607 and 608 are formed on the front surface of the second bridge portion 603 . The grooves 606, 607, and 608 are used for detecting the horizontal position of the second horizontal movement section 610, which will be described later.

The second left-right movement part 610 includes an upper left-right movement roller 611 whose outer peripheral surface contacts the upper surface of the left-right movement guide part 604 of the second bridge part 603 , and a lower left-right roller 611 whose outer peripheral surface contacts the lower surface of the left-right movement guide part 604 of the second bridge part 603 . A moving roller 612 is rotatably supported. That is, the upper left/right moving roller 611 and the lower left/right moving roller 612 of the second left/right moving portion 610 sandwich the second bridge portion 603 from above and below. Further, the up-right-left movement roller 611 and the down-right-left movement roller 612 of this embodiment have flanges, and the flanges sandwich the second bridge portion 603 from the front-rear direction. Thereby, the second lateral movement part 610 is supported so as to be movable along the second bridge part 603 .

The second left/right movement section 610 has a second left/right movement base 613 . The second left-right movement base 613 is a base member provided with an upper left-right movement roller 611, a lower left-right movement roller 612, and the like. In addition, the second left-right movement section 610 has a second left-right movement mechanism section 620 that constitutes a mechanism for moving in the left-right direction. The second left/right movement mechanism 620 is provided with a second left/right motor 610m or the like that is a drive source for moving the second left/right movement portion 610 in the left/right direction. Each component of the second lateral movement mechanism 620 is attached to the second lateral movement base 613 together with the second lateral movement holder 614 .

Further, the second left/right movement mechanism portion 620 is provided with a left/right position detection portion 640 that is used to detect the position of the second left/right movement portion 610 in the left/right direction. The lateral position detection section 640 of this embodiment has a first lateral position detection section 640a and a second lateral position detection section 640b located above it.

A second longitudinal axis rotating section 630 is provided in front of the second lateral movement section 610 . As shown in FIG. 14, the second front-rear axis rotating part 630 includes a design part 631 that forms the design of the front surface, a substrate part 632 that has electronic components such as LEDs for light emission, and a rotating mechanism of the second front-rear axis rotating part 630. It has a rotation mechanism portion 635 that configures the The design portion 631 has a front surface 631a which is decorated, and in this embodiment, has a design imitating a soccer ball. The rotation mechanism section 635 includes a second front-rear axis rotation motor 630 m that is a drive source for rotating the second front-rear axis rotation section 630 .

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the second laterally moving part 610 at the position of the second laterally moving holder 614 . Also, FIG. 15 shows the state when the second left/right moving unit 610 is in the lower right waiting state. As shown in FIG. 15, the second lateral movement holder 614 has a protrusion 614a protruding rightward.

FIG. 15 also shows a stopper 59 . In this embodiment, the stopper 59 is fixed and does not move. Further, the stopper 59 has a protrusion 59a protruding leftward. That is, the second left/right movement holder 614 has a projection 614a projecting toward the stopper 59 side, and the stopper 59 has a projection 59a projecting toward the second left/right movement holder 614 side. Furthermore, the protrusion 59a of the stopper 59 is provided so as to be positioned above the protrusion 614a of the second left-right movement holder 614 in the standby state.

Therefore, the second movable device 56 of this embodiment cannot move only upward from the standby state. That is, when it is attempted to move only upward from the standby state, the convex portion 614a of the second laterally movable holder 614 hits the convex portion 59a of the stopper 59. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the standby state where the energy accumulated in the torsion coil spring 696 is at its maximum, it is possible to set the restriction state in which the movement of the second vertical movement section 600 is restricted. This prevents the second vertical movement part 600 from moving at an unscheduled timing due to the energy accumulated in the torsion coil spring 696 .

Then, by moving the second left/right movement holder 614 leftward from the standby state to a position where the projection 614a does not overlap the projection 59a of the stopper 59 in the left/right direction, the second vertical movement part 600 is moved upward. It can be put into a movable restriction release state. In addition, by setting the restriction release state, it is possible to cause the second vertical movement section 600 to move upward using the energy accumulated in the torsion coil spring 696 . In this embodiment, the second vertical movement holder 614 is moved in the horizontal direction to switch the second vertical movement unit 600 between the restricted state and the restricted state. It can also be done by moving.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the second lateral movement mechanism 620. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, the second lateral movement mechanism 620 has a motor gear 610g, a first pinion transmission gear 621, a second pinion transmission gear 623, and a pinion 624. As shown in FIG. The motor gear 610g is provided in the second left and right motor 610m. Also, the motor gear 610g, the first pinion transmission gear 621, the second pinion transmission gear 623, and the pinion 624 are provided in this order, and mesh with adjacent gears. Thereby, the driving force of the second left/right motor 610 m is transmitted to the pinion 624 . Furthermore, the pinion 624 meshes with the left-right movement rack portion 605 . Therefore, the driving force of the second left/right motor 610m allows the second left/right moving portion 610 to move along the second bridge portion 603. As shown in FIG.

In addition, a slack suppressing portion 650 is provided in the second lateral movement mechanism portion 620 . The sag suppressing portion 650 has a suppressing rotating member 651 rotatably provided with respect to the second laterally moving holder 614 . A cable support roller 655 is rotatably provided on the restraining rotation member 651 . The restraining rotation member 651 has a cylindrical shape, and an internal gear 651g is formed on its inner wall surface. Furthermore, the slackness suppressing portion 650 has a first suppression transmission gear 656 and a second suppression transmission gear 657 that mesh with each other. The first suppression transmission gear 656 meshes with the pinion 624, and the second suppression transmission gear 657 meshes with the internal gear 651g.

As a result, in the slack suppressing section 650, the cable support roller 655 is rotated around the central axis of the internal gear 651g by the driving force of the second left/right motor 610m. In other words, the cable support roller 655 rotates in accordance with the movement of the second left-right moving part 610 in the left-right direction. 16, the direction of rotational movement of the cable support roller 655 is clockwise when the second left/right moving portion 610 moves leftward, and counterclockwise when the second left/right moving portion 610 moves rightward. .

FIG. 16 also shows a cable 615 connected to the second left/right moving section 610 . In this embodiment, the cable 615 is a flexible flat cable having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a cross section perpendicular to the wiring direction. The cable 615 is capable of supplying electric power to the sensor, driving source, and the like provided in the second laterally moving section 610, and transmitting/receiving signals.

The cable 615 has a first fixed position 616 fixed to the second right upper/lower part 602 and a second fixed position 617 fixed to the second left/right moving part 610 . In addition, the second fixed position 617 is specifically fixed to the second lateral movement holder 614 . Therefore, the second fixed position 617 does not move with the rotation of the restricting rotating member 651 .

Also, a support point 618 between the first fixed position 616 and the second fixed position 617 of the cable 615 is wound around the cable support roller 655 . As a result, the cable support roller 655 supports the inner peripheral surface of the bent portion with the outer peripheral surface while the support portion 618 of the cable 615 is the bent portion.

17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the slackness suppressing portion 650 accompanying the movement of the second left-right moving portion 610. FIG. FIG. 17(A) shows the second left/right moving part 610 positioned at the right end, and FIG. 17(B) shows the second left/right moving part 610 positioned at the left end. there is When the second left/right moving portion 610 is positioned at the right end, as shown in FIG. For example, it is located at approximately the 8 o'clock position). On the other hand, when the second left-right moving part 610 is positioned at the left end, as shown in FIG. If you compare it with a board, it is located at about 12 o'clock).

In addition, when the second left/right moving part 610 is positioned at the right end (FIG. 17A), the cable support roller 655 is positioned at the lower left of the second left/right moving part 610, so that the cable 615 , the portion of the slack suppressing portion 650 that is wound around the outer circumference of the suppressing rotating member 651 is long. Also, at this time, the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 is short.

On the other hand, when the second left-right moving part 610 is positioned at the left end (FIG. 17B), the cable support roller 655 is positioned above the second left-right moving part 610, so that the cable 615 , the portion wound around the outer circumference of the restraining rotation member 651 is shortened. Also, at this time, the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 is longer than when the second left/right moving portion 610 is positioned at the right end (FIG. 17(A)).

That is, the slack suppressing portion 650 of this embodiment rotates the cable supporting roller 655 so that the length of the non-supporting section 615a becomes shorter as the second laterally moving portion 610 is positioned at the right end. . In this embodiment, the tension of the cable 615 is maintained within a certain range by the operation of the slack suppressing portion 650 accompanying the movement of the second left-right moving portion 610, and slack is suppressed. That is, the cable support roller 655 has an appropriate position for the cable 615 as the support point 618 according to the length of the unsupported section 615a, and an appropriate bending point is formed. The detour section is formed so as to appropriately absorb the difference between the short time and the short time.

In the cable 615, if slack occurs due to an excessive decrease in tension, the slack portion may be caught between, for example, the movable portion and the fixed portion, resulting in damage. However, in this embodiment, the slack in the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 is appropriately suppressed by the slack suppressing portion 650. FIG. Therefore, damage is appropriately suppressed in cable 615 in which slack is suppressed.

Furthermore, the cable 615 tends to be twisted and undulated, especially at the bends in the detour section formed to suppress the slack. The occurrence of twists and undulations accelerates deterioration of the cable 615, which may result in damage. However, in this embodiment, since the bent portion is the support portion 618 supported by the cable support roller 655, the twist and undulation at the bent portion are appropriately suppressed. Therefore, deterioration and damage of the cable 615 are appropriately suppressed. As a result, malfunctions of the second left/right moving unit 610 are suppressed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 of this embodiment is provided so that the wiring direction extends horizontally (horizontal direction). Accordingly, the unsupported section 615 a of the cable 615 is provided parallel to the longitudinal direction of the second bridge portion 603 . In addition, the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 is provided so as to extend in the moving direction of the second laterally moving portion 610. As shown in FIG. For example, when the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 is provided so as to intersect the longitudinal direction of the second bridge portion 603 and the moving direction of the second laterally moving portion 610, the movement of the second laterally moving portion 610 The movement of the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 accompanying this becomes a conspicuous movement that makes the player feel uncomfortable. In such a case, the player may not be able to concentrate on the image displayed on the image display device 50 behind the unsupported section 615a, which may interfere with the performance. However, in this embodiment, the unsupported section 615a is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the second bridge portion 603 and the moving direction of the second lateral movement section 610, so that the movement of the unsupported section 615a is inconspicuous. It's becoming Therefore, improvement of a game interest is achieved.

Further, in this embodiment, the slackness suppressing portion 650 is operated by the driving force of the second left/right motor 610m that moves the second left/right moving portion 610 in the left/right direction. In other words, there is no drive source only for operating the sag suppressing section 650 . Therefore, the number of drive sources is reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the slack suppressing portion 650 is inexpensive and space-saving. That is, for example, the second left/right moving unit 610 does not become unnecessarily large, and a sufficient range of motion is ensured, enabling movement over a wide range.

FIG. 18 shows the rotation mechanism portion 635 of the second longitudinal axis rotation portion 630 . As shown in FIG. 18, the rotation mechanism unit 635 includes a motor gear 630g, a first intermediate gear 636, a second intermediate gear 637, and a second front-rear shaft rotation member 638 provided on the motor shaft of the second front-rear shaft rotation motor 630m. have. The second front-rear axis rotating member 638 is rotatably provided with respect to the second left-right movement holder 614 .

In front of the second front-rear axis rotating member 638, a design portion 631 having a soccer ball design is provided on the front surface 631a. Further, the second front-rear shaft rotating member 638 has a cylindrical shape, and an internal gear 638g is formed on the inner wall surface thereof. The motor gear 630g, the first intermediate gear 636, the second intermediate gear 637, and the internal gear 638g are provided in this order and mesh with adjacent gears.

Therefore, the second front-rear axis rotating part 630 can perform a rotation performance about the rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction by the driving force of the second front-rear axis rotating motor 630m. By rotating the design part 631, it is possible to make the soccer ball look like it is rotating.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the horizontal position detection section 640 for detecting the position of the second vertical movement section 600 in the horizontal direction. 19(A) shows a cross-sectional view taken along the line XX shown in FIG. 17, and FIG. 19(B) shows a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY shown in FIG. In other words, FIG. 19A is a cross-sectional view of the path along which the first left-right position detector 640a passes as the second left-right moving part 610 moves in the left-right direction. FIG. 19B is a cross-sectional view of the path through which the second left-right position detection portion 640b passes as the second left-right movement portion 610 moves in the left-right direction. Also, FIG. 19 shows a state in which the second left/right moving portion 610 is positioned at the right end.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the first lateral position detection section 640a has a contact terminal 641, a spring 642, and a first detection sensor 643. As shown in FIG. The spring 642 can bias the contact terminal 641 toward the second bridge portion 603 . As a result, the contact terminal 641 can bring its tip 641 a into contact with the surface of the second bridge portion 603 .

The first detection sensor 643 is a photomicrosensor provided on the opposite side of the tip 641a of the contact terminal 641, and is provided at a position where the optical axis is not blocked by the contact terminal 641 when the contact terminal 641 protrudes. . The optical axis of the first detection sensor 643 is blocked by the retracted contact terminal 641 in the retracted state in which the contact terminal 641 is retracted from the projected state. Therefore, the left/right position detection unit 640 can detect whether the contact terminal 641 is in the protruded state or the retracted state from the detection signal of the first detection sensor 643 .

Note that, as shown in FIG. 19B, the configuration of the second left/right position detection section 640b is the same as that of the first left/right position detection section 640a. That is, the second lateral position detector 640b has a contact terminal 645, a spring 646, and a second detection sensor 647. As shown in FIG. The detection signal of the second detection sensor 647 can be used to detect whether the contact terminal 645 is in the protruded state or the retracted state. In addition, in this embodiment, both the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647 are light-on type sensors that are turned on when light enters. Therefore, the detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647 are turned ON when the member to be detected is in the projected state, and turned OFF when the member to be detected is in the retracted state. It should be noted that, unlike this embodiment, it is also possible to use a light-off type.

Further, as described above, grooves 606 , 607 and 608 are formed in the second bridge portion 603 . As shown in FIG. 19A, the grooves 606 and 607 of the second bridge portion 603 are provided on the passing path of the first left-right position detection portion 640a. 19 shows the positions of the second bridge portion 603 from position a to position e in order from the right. Specifically, the groove 606 is formed in the section ab from the position a to the position b. A groove 607 is formed in a section de from position d to position e.

On the other hand, no grooves are formed in sections bc and cd from position b to position d on the passage path of first left-right position detector 640a. Therefore, the detection signal of the first detection sensor 643 is ON when the contact terminal 641 is in the section ab or the section de, and is OFF when the contact terminal 641 is in the section bc or the section cd.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, the groove 608 of the second bridge portion 603 is provided on the passing path of the second lateral position detection portion 640b. Groove 608 is formed in section cd and section de from position c to position e. On the other hand, no grooves are formed in the section ab and the section bc from the position a to the position c on the passage path of the second left-right position detection section 640b. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19C, the detection signal of the second detection sensor 647 is ON when the contact terminal 645 is in the section cd or de and is OFF when the contact terminal 645 is in the section ab or section bc. Become.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19(C), in sections ab, section bc, section cd, and section de, the first detection sensor 643 of the first left-right position detection unit 640a and the first detection sensor 643 of the second left-right position detection unit 640b The combination of detection signals of the two detection sensors 647 is different. In other words, using the two first detection sensors 643 and the second detection sensors 647, it is possible to detect four positions of the section ab, the section bc, the section cd, and the section de as the position of the second left/right moving unit 610. It's becoming Thereby, in this embodiment, more positions than the number of sensors can be accurately detected as the position of the second left/right moving part 610 .

This is because the detection section is attached to the side of the second lateral movement section 610, which is a movable section. That is, unlike the present embodiment, if two sensors that are fixed relative to the movable portion are used, it is not possible to detect so many positions of the movable portion. For example, conventionally, two sensors that are relatively fixed to the movable part are used as the position of the movable part, and one of the two sensors detects two positions of the movable part. In contrast to such a conventional technique, the present embodiment has a configuration in which a larger number of positions of the movable portion can be detected while the number of sensors is reduced and the configuration is inexpensive.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the position of the second left/right moving part 610 can be more accurately grasped by being able to detect many positions of the second left/right moving part 610 . Thereby, in this embodiment, it is possible to appropriately control the second left/right movement unit 610 . For example, by accurately detecting the position of the second left/right moving part 610, it is possible to detect when the second left/right moving part 610 is in an incorrect position. As a result, the second laterally moving part 610, which is in an incorrect position, can be moved to an appropriate position. In addition, it is possible to prevent the second left/right moving part 610 from being present at an incorrect position, and to fully exhibit the rendering effect of the second left/right moving part 610 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the sections ab, bc, cd, and de are not uniform. In other words, there are sections with different lengths. This is due to the location priority. That is, in this embodiment, the sections ab and de at both ends are shorter than the sections bc and cd therebetween. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to more accurately detect the position of the second left/right moving portion 610 in the section ab and the section de at both ends. By increasing the detection accuracy at both end positions in the movement direction of the second left/right moving part 610, the second left/right moving part 610 can be accurately controlled to the ends of its movable range. Therefore, the movable range of the second left-right moving part 610 is fully utilized, and a more powerful and highly entertaining presentation is possible.

FIG. 20 shows a movable range 56h of the second movable device 56. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 , the second movable device 56 can freely move the design portion 631 within the movable range 56h by using the second vertical movement portion 600 and the second horizontal movement portion 610 . This is because the moving direction (vertical direction) of the second vertical moving part 600 and the moving direction (horizontal direction) of the second horizontal moving part 610 intersect.

Furthermore, the movable range 56h of the second movable device 56 has a wide range because the sizes in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are sufficiently secured. In particular, in this embodiment, the movement range in the left-right direction of the second left-right moving part 610 is large. This is because the slack suppressing portion 650 is provided in the second left-right moving portion 610 in this embodiment.

That is, for example, unlike the present embodiment, if the slack suppressing portion for the cable connected to the second laterally moving portion is provided in the second right upper and lower portion, the configuration of the second right upper and lower portion becomes large. . On the other hand, the second left-right moving portion, which is decorated on the front surface, does not become so small even when the slack suppressing portion is not provided. This is because a certain size is required in order to function as a movable part or a decorative part. For this reason, the second left-right movement part cannot approach the large second right upper and lower parts so much. In other words, in such a case, there is a possibility that the moving range of the second left-right moving part in the left-right direction becomes narrow.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the slack suppressing portion 650 is provided in the second laterally moving portion 610 . Therefore, the second right upper and lower parts 602 are small. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20 , at least a portion of the slack suppressing portion 650 overlaps behind the design portion 631 that decorates the second lateral movement portion 610 . Specifically, the portion of the slack suppressing portion 650 of this embodiment that overlaps the design portion 631 behind is larger. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the slack suppressing portion 650 is provided in the second laterally moving portion 610 without increasing the size of the second laterally moving portion 610 so much. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible for the second left/right moving part 610 to sufficiently approach the second right upper/lower part 602 . Therefore, in this embodiment, the movement range in the left-right direction of the second left-right moving part 610 is large, and the movable range 65h is wide.

Further, in this embodiment, the movable range 56h overlaps the display section 50a of the image display device 50. As shown in FIG. Therefore, by combining the design portion 631 of the second left/right moving portion 610 and the effect image displayed on the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, various effects can be performed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the overlap between the movable range 56h and the display section 50a is large, making it possible to perform a more diverse presentation. Further, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation for the big win varies depending on the position of the design portion 631 in the movable range 65h. Specifically, when the design part 631 is positioned farther from the waiting position (lower right), it is possible to perform an effect in which the degree of expectation for a big win is higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the movable range 65h is wide, it is possible to express the degree of expectation in a variety of ways, and it is possible to improve the interest.

By the way, as can be seen from FIG. 20 , the second bridge portion 603 may be positioned in front of the display portion 50 a of the image display device 50 . Therefore, it is preferable that the second bridge portion 603 is as inconspicuous as possible. This is because the visibility of the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a may be lowered. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second bridge portion 603 is made of a transparent material (for example, a transparent resin material) that can transmit visible light.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the lateral position detection section 640, which is configured to detect the position of the second lateral movement section 610, is provided in the second lateral movement section 610, so that the second bridge section 603 is not required. This enables the second bridge section 603 to have a simple configuration. Furthermore, the second bridge portion 603 is configured to be visible to the player, and if a sensor such as a photomicrosensor is provided there, the sensor will be conspicuous. However, in the present embodiment in which the second bridge portion 603 has no sensor, it is possible to improve the appearance and increase the amusement of the game.

Further, since the sagging suppressing portion 650 is not intended for decoration, it is preferable that the visibility thereof is low. On the other hand, at least a part of the slack suppressing portion 650 of the present embodiment overlaps behind the design portion 631 decorating the second laterally moving portion 610, as described above. In other words, the design portion 631 has a size that overlaps at least a portion of the slack suppressing portion 650 in front thereof. This prevents the sagging suppressing portion 650 from becoming conspicuous. Therefore, deterioration of aesthetic appearance due to conspicuousness of the sagging suppressing portion 650 is suppressed.

Also, it is preferable that the visibility of the cable 615 is as low as possible. In this embodiment, the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615 is a visible section that can be visually recognized by the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, the cable 615 is provided in the unsupported section 615a so that the longitudinal direction of the cross section perpendicular to the wiring direction thereof is aligned with the front-rear direction. As a result, the lateral direction of the section orthogonal to the wiring direction of the cable 615 is directed toward the player. That is, since the surface of the cable 615 with the smallest area faces the player, the visibility of the cable 615 is low.

Furthermore, the slack suppressing section 650 rotates the cable support roller 655 to adjust the length of the unsupported section 615a of the cable 615, thereby suppressing the slack of the unsupported section 615a. That is, the slack suppressing portion 650 of this embodiment lengthens the portion of the cable 615 that is wound around the outer periphery of the suppressing rotation member 651 when the unsupported section 615a is shortened. In this manner, the slack suppressing portion 650 forms the detour path of the cable 615 by winding and unwinding by rotation, so that the detour path of the cable 615 can be formed compactly.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the portion of the cable 615 that is wound around the outer periphery of the restraining rotation member 651 overlaps behind the design portion 631 that decorates the second laterally moving portion 610 . As a result, while the cable 615 is compactly wound around the outer periphery of the restraining rotation member 651, the wound portion is not conspicuous. Furthermore, the portion of the cable 615 that is wound around the outer periphery of the restraining rotation member 651 is made longer as the second left/right moving portion 610 is located at the right end. As a result, deterioration of aesthetic appearance due to conspicuous cable 615 is suppressed.

In addition, the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is a decorative section that is frequently viewed by the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, as described above, the configuration not intended for decoration, which may be positioned in front of the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, is made difficult for the player to visually recognize. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a is not hindered, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the image display device 50 of the present embodiment displays an image that complements the decorative surfaces (the first decorative surface 540a and the second decorative surface 540b) of the first swinging portion 540 of the first movable device 55 on the display portion 50a. It is something that can be done. As described above, the decoration applied to the first decorative surface 540a and the second decorative surface 540b of the present embodiment is only the bust-up portion of the character imitating a human being, and by itself, the production effect by the first movable device 55 can be obtained. may not be fully demonstrated. On the other hand, in this embodiment, by displaying an image that complements the decoration of the first movable device 55 on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the production effect of the first movable device 55 is fully exhibited, and the game is played. It is possible to improve interest.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect using the first movable device 55 and the image display device 50. As shown in FIG. 21(A) shows the first running state of the first movable device 55, and FIG. 21(B) shows the second running state of the first movable device 55. As shown in FIG. In the first running state, as shown in FIG. 21A, the first vertical movement section 500 is inclined downward to the right as a whole because the first left vertical section 510 is positioned upward. . In addition, in the first running state, the first swinging portion 540 is in a position biased toward the first right upper and lower portion 520 side. That is, it is positioned closer to the first right upper and lower portion 520 than to the first left upper and lower portion 510 .

On the other hand, in the second running state shown in FIG. 21(B), the first vertical movement portion 500 is inclined upward to the right as a whole because the first left vertical portion 510 is positioned upward. Further, in the second running state, the first rocking portion 540 is in a position biased toward the first left upper and lower portion 510 side. That is, it is positioned closer to the first left upper and lower portion 510 than to the first right upper and lower portion 520 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 21, in the example of this effect, the first movable device 55 alternately repeats the first running state and the second running state. As a result, the first swinging portion 540 (the bust-up portion of the character) of the first movable device 55 can be caused to perform an action similar to running. Therefore, by alternately performing the first running state and the second running state, the first rocking portion 540, which is the bust-up portion of the character, reproduces the complex movement of the shoulders when the character runs. It is possible to operate.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21(A), in the first running state, the first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550 imitating the right arm is set in an abducted position open outward, and the first right arm imitating the left arm is rotated. The front-rear shaft rotating portion 560 is made to assume an internal rotation position closed inward. Further, in the second running state shown in FIG. 21(B), the first left front-rear axis rotating part 550 imitating the right arm is made to adopt a closed internal rotation position, and the first right front-rear axis rotating part 550 imitating the left arm rotates. Portion 560 is forced to assume an outwardly open abduction position.

By causing the first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550 and the first right front-rear axis rotating portion 560 to operate in accordance with the operation of the first swinging portion 540, the first swinging portion 540 of the present embodiment can be moved. The 1 movable device 55 is capable of producing an effect that more accurately reproduces the complex running motion of the character's bust-up portion.

However, the movement of only the bust-up portion of the running character may not be sufficiently interesting. On the other hand, for example, the running motion of the character's lower body is more complicated, and it is difficult to provide a movable device that naturally reproduces such motion. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is caused to display the missing part of the first movable device 55. FIG. That is, the image display device 50 in the main effect displays the portion below the chest of the running character as the complementary image 51 on the display section 50a. The complementary image 51 is an image corresponding to the state of the first movable device 55, as shown in FIGS. 21(A) and (B). As a result, the first movable device 55 and the image display device 50 can perform an effect using a design configured so as to be seen as one. In other words, by using the first movable device 55 and the image display device 50 in combination, it is possible to perform an action production in which a sufficiently interesting character runs.

The pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment has a design section 631 decorated with a soccer ball. Therefore, an effect of moving or rotating the design portion 631 may be performed in accordance with the running motion of the character shown in FIG. As a result, for example, it is possible to produce an effect in which the character is dribbling in soccer, which can enhance the interest.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of an effect using the first movable device 55 and the image display device 50 different from FIG. In the effect shown in FIG. 22, the first movable device 55 is in an inverted state in which the second decorative surface 540b of the first swinging portion 540 faces forward. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, the image display device 50 also displays an image of a portion below the character's chest on the display section 50a in the main effect.

However, in this effect, as shown in FIG. 22, the first rocking portion 540 is in the reversed state, so that the bust-up portion of the character appears upside down from that in FIG. Therefore, in this effect, the image display device 50 also displays the image of the part below the chest of the character upside down from that in FIG. ing. In addition, the image display device 50 in this production displays a complementary image 51 in which the character is kicking a soccer ball with his foot. Therefore, the first movable device 55 and the image display device 50 related to this effect can perform an effect in which the character performs an overhead kick as an effect that constitutes a design that can be seen as one. In this production, the soccer ball image is displayed by the image display device 50, but instead of the soccer ball image, the soccer ball-decorated design portion 631 of the second movable device 56 may be used. good.

Here, in general, the decoration with a movable part having a substance such as the first movable device 55 is more likely to catch the player's eye than the decoration with the effect image displayed on the display part 50a of the image display device 50. , tends to stand out. On the other hand, there is a limit to the decorations that can be made with movable parts, and there is a tendency to not be able to perform overly complicated movements. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, by constructing a design that looks integrally with the conspicuous first movable device 55 and the image display device 50 capable of displaying a complicated effect image, a higher game interest is provided. It is possible to perform production.

The image display device 50 of this embodiment can also display an image corresponding to the design portion 631 of the second movable device 56 on the display portion 50a. For example, by displaying a front view of a soccer goal on the image display device 50 and moving or rotating the design portion 631 imitating a soccer ball within the movable range 56h, a soccer shooting scene can be produced.

At that time, it is also possible to display a keeper character on the display section 50 a of the image display device 50 and make the character jump toward the design section 631 . That is, in this embodiment, an effect can be performed in which an effect image corresponding to the position of the design portion 631 is displayed on the image display device 50 . In such a case, it is possible to provide an effect in which the degree of expectation for a big win increases as the design portion 631 moves to a position farther from the center inside the soccer goal (that is, near the outer edge of the movable range 56h).

Further, as described above, in the second movable device 56 of the present embodiment, the biasing force of the torsion coil spring 696 allows the design portion 631 to move upward at a high speed. By moving the design portion 631 in a short time from the bottom to the center or from the bottom to the top of the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, a powerful shoot scene can be produced. It is possible.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko game machine PY1 supplies a game control board 100 for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and power supply. A power supply board 190 and the like are provided. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section together with the payout control board 170 .

As shown in FIG. 23, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing programs stored in the game I/O port (Input/Output port: input/output circuit) 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

The game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 (a special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and a special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b). The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a consists of four storage areas corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored. In addition, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b consists of four storage areas corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing jackpot random numbers, an area for storing hit type random numbers, an area for storing reach random numbers, and an area for storing variation pattern random numbers.

In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with a normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 . The general pattern reservation storage unit 106 consists of a storage area corresponding to the number of general pattern reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is an area for storing normal symbol random numbers.

Various sensors and solenoids provided on the game board 1 are connected to the game control board 100, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning opening sensor 14a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a. It is connected.

The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided in each general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10. FIG. The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The specific area sensor 16a is provided in a specific area within the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 17a is provided in a non-specific area within the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area.

As the solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s, a big winning opening solenoid 14s, and a sorting solenoid 16s are connected. The electric tuning solenoid 12s drives the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k. The big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the AT movable member 14k of the big winning device 14D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives a distribution member that distributes the subsequent path of the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 to a specific area or a non-specific area.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure 1 indicator 81a, a special figure 2 indicator 81b, a general figure indicator 82, a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a, a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b, and a general figure reservation indicator. 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 is connected with the payout device 73 and the card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card). In addition, a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . Launcher 72 includes a handle 72k.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to pay out prize balls. I do. The paid-out prize balls and rental balls are detected by the pay-out sensor 73a for counting. When the player operates the handle 72k of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 shown in FIG. The effect control board 120 configures the effect control section DK together with the image control board 140 and the like. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 24, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes an effect control board 120 for controlling effects to be executed as the game progresses, an image control board 140 for image control, and a sound control board 161 for sound control. and On the effect control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program is mounted.

The performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) includes a performance ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. It includes an effect CPU 122 for executing a program, and an effect I/O port (input/output circuit) 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

An image control board 140 , an audio control board 161 and a sub drive board 162 are connected to the performance control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns) and backgrounds. Image data such as images are stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

In addition, the effect button detection sensor 40a, the select button detection sensor 42a, the first detection sensor 643, and the second detection sensor 647 are connected to the effect control board 120. FIG. The performance button detection sensor 40a detects that the performance button device 40 has been operated. When the effect button device 40 is operated, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the effect button detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k has been operated. When the select button detection sensor 42a is operated, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

As described above, the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647 are detectors included in the horizontal position detection section 640 and used to detect the position of the second horizontal movement section 610 in the horizontal direction. Detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647 are also output to the effect control board 120 . As described above, in this embodiment, the mode of the detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647, specifically the combination of the detection signals of the first detection sensor 643 and the second detection sensor 647, It is possible to detect the position of the second left/right moving unit 610 . As a result, the effect control board 120 can grasp the position of the second left/right movement section 610 and determine whether the second left/right movement section 610 is present at an appropriate position. Furthermore, when the second left/right moving part 610 is displaced from the proper position, it is also possible to eliminate this.

The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speakers 52 (the left speaker 52L and the right speaker 52R) through the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

The power board 190 (power supply means) supplies power to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. supply. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 may be provided in the performance control board 120.

Also, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a sub drive board 162 . The production control microcomputer 121 described above performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . The production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, and creates light emission pattern data according to the light emission pattern data. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 is controlled. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

Moreover, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body motor EUm connected to the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . Each motor with which the 1st movable device 55 and the 2nd movable device 56 are provided is contained in board movable body motor EUm. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (driving data) that determines the operation mode of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56, and according to the operation pattern data, the board movable body motor EUm (that is, the first movable Each motor of the device 55 and the second movable device 56) is controlled. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute drive control of each motor and lighting control of each lamp. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

In this embodiment, the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section SC together with the image control board 140, the sound control board 161, and the sub-drive board 162. FIG. In addition, the sub-control unit SC may include at least the effect control board 120, and may control the game effect using the effect means (the image display device 50, the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 53, the speaker 52, etc.).

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". When a big win is won, a "jackpot game" for opening the big prize opening 14 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of the big win). A jackpot game is an example of a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots (V open jackpot and V non-open jackpot). "V Open Big Win" is a big win that activates the big winning device 14D with an open pattern that allows game balls to pass through a specific area during the big win game. The "V non-open jackpot" is a jackpot that activates the big winning device 14D with an open pattern in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area during the jackpot game.

More specifically, the "V open jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In the rounds other than 14R, the distribution member for distributing the game balls to the specific area or the non-specific area is set so that the game balls pass through the non-specific area. On the other hand, in 14R, the distribution member is put in a state in which the game ball passes through the specific area.

On the other hand, the "V non-open jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds is 13R. That is, from 1R to 13R, the big prize winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but from 14R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R. Therefore, in this V non-open jackpot, from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short, and it is a round in which prize balls cannot be expected. That is, the V non-open jackpot is actually a jackpot of 13R.

In addition, in the V non-open jackpot, in all rounds, the distribution member for distributing the game balls to the specific area or the non-specific area is set so that the game balls pass through the non-specific area. In addition, the V non-open jackpot may suffice if the game ball cannot pass through the specific area, and the distribution member may be operated in such a manner that the game ball cannot pass through the specific area.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is shifted to a high probability state described later based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the jackpot game. Therefore, when the V-open jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to a high-probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area during execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V non-open jackpot is won, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area during execution of the jackpot game, so the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (non-high probability state).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 25, the distribution ratio of the jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special pattern 1) is 50% for the V open jackpot and 50% for the V non-open jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery for the second special symbol (special pattern 2) are all V open jackpots. That is, when a jackpot is won by a lottery based on winning a prize to the second starting port 12 that allows ball entry by execution of electric sapo control, which will be described later, the V open jackpot is always won. In this way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the game ball wins the second start port 12 rather than the jackpot lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball wins the first start port 11. The jackpot lottery (lottery for the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous to the player.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 26(A), the jackpot random number ranges from 0 to 65,535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. A fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-127. Random numbers acquired based on passage through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 26(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 27A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 28). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning of the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. And, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in a non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 27(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 is a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 27(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 29). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of opening times of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 29). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and game balls enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed.

In the high base state (electric sapo control state), not all the functions described above need to operate. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the power tube 12D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state (electrical support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V open jackpot is a high-probability state, time-saving state, and high-base state if passage to the specific area is made during the jackpot game. is. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V non-open jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e. Low probability state) and time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may also be referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a "specific game state".

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 6B by hitting to the right. This is because it is easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start opening 12 than to win the first start opening 11. . Therefore, the game ball is passed to the gate 13 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit to the right to win the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6A (see FIG. 19) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than winning the second starting port 12. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Operation of pachinko game machine PY1 Next, the operation of the main control unit (game control microcomputer 101, etc.) will be described based on FIG. operation will be described. First, the operation of the main control section will be described.

[Game Control Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 of the main control section repeats the game control side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 30 at short intervals such as 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, a hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, a reach random number for deciding whether or not to set the reach state in the fluctuation performance, and a fluctuation pattern for deciding. A random number update process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (hit random number) used for the normal symbol lottery, etc. is performed (S101). At least part of each random number may be a hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. Moreover, the random number generation circuit may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 101 .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (general winning opening sensor 10a, first starting opening sensor 11a, second starting opening sensor 12a, big winning opening sensor 14a, etc. (Fig. 23 )) reads the detected detection signal, and sets a prize ball command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning hole in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Also, in the input process (S102), if there is a command output from the payout control board 170, the command is received.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting opening sensor detection process (S103), a special action process (S104) and a normal action process (S105). In the starting opening sensor detection process (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a, a random number such as a jackpot random number (see FIG. 26(A)) is acquired on the condition that the number of pending memories is less than 4. do. Also, if there is a prize winning detection by the second starting opening sensor 12a, a random number such as a jackpot random number (see FIG. 26A) is acquired on condition that the number of pending memories is less than four. Also, if there is passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 26(B)) is acquired on condition that the number of hit random numbers already stored is less than four.

In the special action process (S104), a random number such as a jackpot random number acquired in the starting sensor detection process (S103) is determined, and a special pattern display (fluctuation display and stop display) is performed to notify the determination result. . When displaying the special symbols, a variation start command including information on the variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the variable display of the special symbols, and a variation stop command is set at the start of the stop display of the special symbols for the game. It is set in the output buffer of RAM 104 . The variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 based on the determination of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers. As a result of determination of the big win random number, when the big win is won, a big win game (special game) of opening the big winning port 14 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening) is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 28, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time for executing the variable display of the special symbols is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column of FIG. 28 is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than the normal reach. The distribution rate of the table is set so that SP reach has a higher winning expectation (expectation for winning a jackpot) than normal reach. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting opening sensor detection process is determined using a predetermined determination table. Then, a normal symbol display (fluctuation display and stop display) is performed to notify the determination result. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, when the normal winning symbol is won, the auxiliary game of opening the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 29) according to the game state is performed. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs output processing (S106). In the output process (S106), the commands set in each process described above are output to the payout control board 170, the effect control board 120, and the like.

In parallel with the processing in the main control section described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs processing shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 . The operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described below.

[Effect Control Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The effect control microcomputer 121 repeats the effect control side timer interrupt processing as shown in FIG. 31 every predetermined short time. In effect control side timer interrupt processing, first, received command analysis processing (S1001) is performed.

Also, following the received command analysis process (S1001), the command transmission process (S1002) is performed. In the command transmission process (S1002), various commands set in the received command analysis process are transmitted to the image control board 140. FIG. When the command transmission process is executed, the image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 to execute various effects (variation effect, jackpot effect, customer waiting effect, etc.). For example, the image control board 140 that has received the variable effect start command executes the variable effect specified in the variable effect start command.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs sound processing (S1003). In the audio processing (S1003), sound data (data for controlling the output of the audio from the speaker 52) is created in order to output the audio from the speaker 52 at the timing that matches the presentation of the presentation pattern selected in the received command analysis processing. or output to the audio control board 161 . Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs lamp processing (S1004) and movable body processing (S1005).

In the lamp processing (S1004), if there is a light emission effect for causing the board lamp 54 or the frame lamp 53 to emit light in the variable effect start command set in the effect RAM 124, the light emission effect is executed. That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are caused to emit light at a predetermined timing and in a predetermined light emission mode. In addition, in the movable body processing (S1005), if there is a drive effect to operate the first movable device 55 or the second movable device 56 in the variable effect start command set in the effect RAM 124, the drive effect is executed. do. That is, the motors and the like of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 are operated in a predetermined timing and in a predetermined driving mode.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 32, in the received command analysis processing (S1001), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 101 (S1101). ). If not received, the process proceeds to step S1104, but if received, a variation effect pattern selection process (S1102) is performed.

In the fluctuation production pattern selection process (S1102), a random number for determining the fluctuation production pattern is acquired, one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, etc., and the acquired fluctuation production is performed using the selected table. A variation performance pattern is selected by determining the random number for pattern determination. Data indicating the selected variable effect pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 124 for effect. By selecting this variable effect pattern, whether or not to execute the effect of lighting the board lamp 54 and its timing, whether or not to execute the effect of lighting the frame lamp 53 and its timing, the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 The content of the performance is determined including details such as whether or not to execute the performance for operating each motor or the like and the timing thereof.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a variable effect start command for starting the variable effect with the variable effect pattern selected in step S1102 in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S1103). Then, the process proceeds to step S1104.

In step S1104, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the game control microcomputer 101. If not received, the process proceeds to step S1107, but if received, the jackpot effect pattern selection process (S1105) is performed.

In the jackpot effect pattern selection process (S1105), a jackpot effect effect pattern (jackpot effect pattern) to be executed during the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result of the opening command. Data indicating the jackpot effect pattern selected here is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 124 for effect. By selecting the jackpot effect pattern, whether or not the light emission effect of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 is executed during the jackpot game, the timing thereof, and the effect of operating each motor of the first movable device 55 and the second movable device 56 are determined. The content of the presentation is determined, including details such as whether or not it is to be executed and its timing.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a jackpot effect start command for starting the jackpot effect with the jackpot effect pattern selected in step S1105 in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S1106). Then, the process proceeds to step S1107.

In step S1107, processing based on other received commands is performed as other processing (S1107). This completes the received command analysis process.

6. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment are assigned the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

For example, in the above embodiment, only the big winning opening 14 is provided as the big winning area that can be opened in the big winning game, but a plurality of big winning areas may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which four positions are detected as the position of the movable portion by combining the detection signals of the two sensors provided on the movable portion. However, depending on the number of sensors provided on the movable portion and the number of types of detection signals from each sensor, it is possible to detect more positions of the movable portion. For example, if three sensors capable of outputting two types of detection signals are provided in the movable part, it is possible to detect eight positions as the position of the movable part by combining the detection signals of the three sensors. Become. That is, as the position of the movable portion, it is possible to detect the number of positions obtained by multiplying the number of detection modes (signals) of the sensors by the number of sensors provided on the movable portion. Further, the number of movable parts provided with such sensors is not limited to one, and may be plural.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the detection signals of the sensors are turned ON/OFF by providing grooves in the detection target portions, which are the detection targets of the two sensors provided in the movable portion. However, protrusions and holes may be provided instead of grooves. Further, for example, the mechanism for suppressing the slack of the cable can be provided not on the movable part side but on the side fixed relative to the movable part.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable part used is a character that is a fictitious person or one decorated with a soccer ball pattern. However, the decoration of the movable part is of course not limited to the above embodiment. For example, instead of the character decoration, the movable part decorated with the character may be decorated with an actual person, robot, or animal. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the same character decoration is applied to the front and back of the movable portion decorated with the character, but the front and back may be decorated with different characters.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the time saving state is always set with the end of the jackpot game, but it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In this case, in the special figure 2 lottery, it may be possible to win with a high probability the big winning pattern in which the time saving state is set with the end of the big winning game.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and the like, by winning a big hit in the big win determination, a big winning game involving opening and closing of the big winning opening 14 is executed. ” may be provided. A small win game is executed by winning a "small win" different from a big win and a loss in a big win determination. And it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 14 in the small winning game is 1.8 seconds or less. In addition, the game state does not change with the end of the small winning game. That is, during and after execution of the small winning game, the game state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small winning game does not affect the gaming state. That is, when a small prize is won, a small prize game with opening and closing of the big prize opening 14 is only executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of times of high probability is set to 160 times, and the number of times of time saving is set to 160 times and 100 times, but the special symbols for the game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The specified number of times of variable display is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability number of times may be set to 100 times, and the time saving number of times may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. Moreover, you may set the number of times of time saving to 0 times. In addition, the duration of the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set based on other factors than the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbols, such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of shot game balls. may

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the presentation control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (control of the game). , the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

7. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
a movable part (second left/right moving part 610) capable of moving between a plurality of positions;
a drive unit (second left and right motor 610m) capable of moving the movable unit between the plurality of positions;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by comprising position detection means (left and right position detection section 640 and effect control board 120) capable of detecting the position of the movable portion.

For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a prior art, describes a movable part, but does not describe its position detection. For example, it is possible to control the position of the moving part only by the driving direction and the driving time (step) of the motor, but if the moving part moves to the wrong position, it will be detected. Can not do it. In such a case, there is a risk that an erroneous operation of the movable portion may rather reduce the interest. On the other hand, the game machine of this configuration can detect the position of the movable part by means of the position detection means. It is possible to detect that there is As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable part from moving to an erroneous position, etc., and to fully exhibit the performance effect of the movable part. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high game interest.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
Having a detected part (second bridge part 603) that is a detection target by the position detection means,
The position detection means is provided in the movable part, and is a game machine characterized by having a detection part (left and right position detection part 640) capable of detecting the detected part.

In the game machine having this configuration, the detection section of the position detection means is provided in the movable section. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a detection section in the structure of the detected section. In other words, it is possible to provide a high level of entertainment interest, simplify the structure of the detection part side, and secure a large space that can be used for other purposes on the detection part side. is.

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine according to means A2,
The position detection means has a plurality of detection sections (first left-right position detection section 640a and second left-right position detection section 640b), and detects the position of the movable section based on detection modes of the plurality of detection sections. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to more accurately detect the position of the movable part by combining the detection modes of the plurality of detection parts. That is, since it is possible to appropriately prevent the movable part from moving to an erroneous position, etc., it is possible to provide a higher game interest.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to means A3,
The position detection means detects the position of the movable portion as the number of the plurality of detection portions (two of the first detection sensor 643 of the first lateral position detection portion 640a and the second detection sensor 647 of the second lateral position detection portion 640b). This game machine is characterized by being capable of detecting more positions (four of section ab, section bc, section cd, and section de) than four).

In the game machine of this configuration, even if the movable part assumes many positions as it moves, it is possible to accurately detect the position of the movable part with a small number of detection parts. In addition, it is possible to improve interest by moving the movable part to many positions. That is, it is possible to provide a higher level of game interest with an inexpensive configuration.

The invention according to means A5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A4,
The drive unit
a first drive unit (second left-right motor 610m) capable of relatively moving the movable unit with respect to the detected unit;
and a second drive section (second vertical motor 690m) capable of moving the movable section together with the detected section.

In the gaming machine of this configuration, in addition to moving the movable portion with respect to the detected portion, it is also possible to move the movable portion together with the detected portion. In other words, it is possible to make the movable part perform various movements while accurately detecting the position of the movable part, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means A6 is
The gaming machine according to means A5,
The first drive section is capable of moving the movable section in a first direction (horizontal direction),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second driving section is capable of moving the movable section in a second direction (vertical direction) crossing the first direction.

In the game machine having this configuration, the movable part can be moved in a first direction and in a second direction intersecting the first direction, so that the movable part can be moved in a wide range. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means A7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A6,
having an image display device (image display device 50) capable of displaying an effect image on a display screen (display unit 50a);
The game machine is characterized in that the driving section can position the movable section in front of the display screen.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the movable part is positioned in front of the display screen, so that the movable part and the effect image displayed on the display screen can be combined to perform a more interesting effect.

The invention according to means A8 is
The gaming machine according to means A7,
The image display device is a game machine capable of displaying an effect image corresponding to the position of the movable portion on the display screen.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to perform an effect in which the effect image is associated with the position of the movable portion. Therefore, it is possible to perform a more interesting presentation.

The invention according to means A9 is
The gaming machine according to means A7 or means A8,
In the gaming machine, the detected portion is permeable to visible light.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the detected portion is located in front of the display screen, the player can see the effect image on the display screen through the detected portion. In other words, by appropriately making the effect image visible, it is possible to further exhibit the effect of improving the interest of the effect image.

The invention according to means A10 is
a movable part (second left/right moving part 610) capable of moving between a plurality of positions;
a drive unit (second left and right motor 610m) capable of moving the movable unit between the plurality of positions;
A position detection means (effect a control board 120);
A detected part (second bridge part 603) that can be detected by the detection part,
The position detection means detects at least the number of detection modes (ON/OFF) of the detection section (the first detection sensor 643 of the first left-right position detection section 640a) as the position of the movable section. and two of the second detection sensor 647 of the second left and right position detection unit 640b). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by

For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a prior art, describes a movable part, but does not describe its position detection. For example, it is possible to control the position of the moving part only by the driving direction and the driving time (step) of the motor, but if the moving part moves to the wrong position, it will be detected. Can not do it. In such a case, there is a risk that an erroneous operation of the movable portion may rather reduce the interest. On the other hand, the game machine of this configuration can detect the position of the movable part by means of the position detection means. It is possible to detect that there is As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable part from moving to an erroneous position, etc., and to fully exhibit the performance effect of the movable part. Furthermore, in the game machine of this configuration, even if the movable part assumes many positions as it moves, it is possible to accurately detect the position of the movable part with a small number of detectors. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by moving the movable part to many positions. That is, it is possible to provide a higher level of game interest with an inexpensive configuration.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
a movable portion (second left/right moving portion 610) movable with respect to the first member (second right upper/lower portion 602);
a cable (cable 615) having one end side fixed to the first member side and the other end side fixed to the movable portion side;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by comprising a suppressing mechanism (slack suppressing section 650) capable of suppressing slack of the cable.

For example, the technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a conventional technology, is an alternative technology to providing a light-emitting part in a movable part. In other words, when the light source is provided in the movable portion, wiring to the movable portion is required, and there is a risk of disconnection of the wiring. If the wiring is disconnected, not only is the performance effect of the movable portion not properly exhibited, but there is also a possibility that the amusement of the game may be lowered due to malfunction. Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617 states that by reflecting light on the movable portion, it is possible to make the movable portion look as if it were emitting light while eliminating the need for wiring to the movable portion. However, the light reflected from the movable part is of course clearly different in visibility from the light from the light source, and may not be sufficiently amusement. In other words, there is a possibility that alternative technology that eliminates the need for wiring to movable parts may not be able to sufficiently provide amusement, and there is room for improvement in order to provide a higher level of amusement. Here, slackness of the cable is cited as a cause of disconnection or the like of the cable connected to the movable portion. Disconnection due to cable slack is caused, for example, by a slack cable being caught between a movable part and a fixed part. On the other hand, in the gaming machine with this configuration, the cable slack can be suppressed by the suppression mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the slack cable from being caught between the movable part and the fixed part and broken. As a result, it is possible to prevent the malfunction of the game machine, and to suppress the decrease in interest in the game caused by the malfunction. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high game interest.

The invention according to means B2 is
The gaming machine according to means B1,
The game machine is characterized in that the suppression mechanism is provided on the movable portion side.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the suppression mechanism is provided in the movable portion, so that the configuration of the first member can be made small without the suppression mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to utilize the small space on the side of the first member for other configurations and to improve the amusement of the game. For example, when the movable part is movable in a direction to approach the first member and a direction to move away from it, the structure of the first member side is small, so that the movable part can be brought closer to the first member side. It is possible to move to a position. That is, it is possible to secure a large moving range of the movable part, and it is possible to perform a more powerful performance by the movable part having a large moving range.

The invention according to means B3 is
The gaming machine according to means B2,
A drive unit (second left and right motor 610m) provided on the movable portion side and capable of moving the movable portion,
The game machine is characterized in that the suppressing mechanism is operated by the driving force of the driving section.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the movable portion and the suppression mechanism can be operated by one driving portion, so the number of driving portions can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to make the movable part inexpensive. In addition, the space secured by the small number of drive units can be used for other purposes. For example, it is possible to newly provide a configuration for presentation and improve the interest in the game.

The invention according to means B4 is
The gaming machine according to means B2 or means B3,
The movable portion has a decorated front surface (the front surface 631a of the design portion 631),
The game machine is characterized in that at least a portion of the suppression mechanism is located behind the decoration front surface.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the suppression mechanism can be hidden behind the decoration front. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the gaming machine by making the suppression mechanism inconspicuous.

The invention according to means B5 is
The gaming machine according to means B4,
The restraint mechanism is capable of lengthening the portion of the cable located behind the decoration front surface as the movable portion approaches the first member. be.

In general, it is preferable that the cable is as invisible as possible. This is because if the cables are easily visible, the appearance of the gaming machine may be spoiled accordingly, and the players may not be able to concentrate on the game because of the cables. In the gaming machine of this configuration, the length of the portion of the cable that overlaps behind the decorative front surface of the movable portion can make it difficult for the player to see the cable. Therefore, it is possible to provide a higher game interest.

The invention according to means B6 is
The gaming machine according to means B4 or means B5,
Having a decoration part (image display device 50) for decoration,
The game machine is characterized in that the movable portion may be positioned in front of the decorative portion.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the cable that overlaps in front of the decorative portion can be hidden by the movable portion. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to see the cable overlapping in front of the decorative portion, and to appropriately exhibit the performance effect of the decorative portion. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means B7 is
The gaming machine according to means B6,
The decoration section is an image display device (image display device 50) capable of displaying an effect image on a display screen (display section 50a).

Among the components of the game machine, the image display device is a component that a player tends to pay particular attention to. When there is a cable in front of the image display device, the cable stands out and the player may not be able to concentrate on the effect image displayed on the display screen of the image display device. On the other hand, in the gaming machine with this configuration, the cable can be hidden behind the movable part, so that the cable overlapping in front of the image display device, which the player tends to pay attention to, is difficult for the player to see. It is possible to allow the player to concentrate on the effect image displayed by the image display device. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately exhibit the production effect of the image display device, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
a movable portion (second left/right moving portion 610) movable with respect to the first member (second right upper/lower portion 602);
a cable (cable 615) having one end side fixed to the first member side and the other end side fixed to the movable portion side;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by comprising a supporting member (cable supporting roller 655) capable of supporting the cable.

For example, the technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a conventional technology, is an alternative technology to providing a light-emitting part in a movable part. In other words, when the light source is provided in the movable portion, wiring to the movable portion is required, and there is a risk of disconnection of the wiring. If the wiring is broken, it is natural that not only is the performance effect of the movable part not properly exhibited, but also there is a possibility that the amusement of the game is reduced due to malfunction. Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617 states that by reflecting light on the movable portion, it is possible to make the movable portion look as if it were emitting light while eliminating the need for wiring to the movable portion. However, the light reflected from the movable part is of course clearly different in visibility from the light from the light source, and may not be sufficiently amusement. In other words, there is a possibility that alternative technology that eliminates the need for wiring to movable parts may not be able to sufficiently provide amusement, and there is room for improvement in order to provide a higher level of amusement. Here, twists and undulations of the cable can be mentioned as a cause of disconnection or the like in the cable connected to the movable part. Cables that are twisted or undulated are prone to deterioration and damage, and tend to become disconnection points. On the other hand, in the amusement machine of this configuration, the portion of the cable that is likely to be twisted or undulated by the movement of the movable portion can be supported by the supporting member, thereby suppressing the twisting or undulation of the cable. It is possible to prevent deterioration and damage of As a result, it is possible to prevent the malfunction of the gaming machine, and to suppress the decrease in interest in the game caused by the malfunction. Therefore, it is possible to provide high game interest.

The invention according to means C2 is
The gaming machine according to means C1,
The support member is capable of supporting a bent portion (support portion 618) formed between the fixed portion on the one end side of the cable and the fixed portion on the other end side of the cable,
The gaming machine is characterized by having a support moving section (second left/right motor 610m) capable of moving the support member in accordance with the movement of the movable section.

It is preferable that the cable connected to the movable part is detoured appropriately in order to absorb the difference in distance between when the movable part approaches the first member and when it moves away from the first part. Further, when a detour path is provided in the cable to absorb the difference in movement of the movable portion, a bent portion is formed. The bent portion of the cable tends to be twisted or undulated, especially in accordance with the movement of the movable portion. Therefore, by appropriately supporting the bent portion of the cable, which is likely to be twisted or swelled, by the supporting member, it is possible to more appropriately prevent deterioration and damage of the cable. As a result, it is possible to more appropriately prevent malfunctions and provide a higher level of enjoyment of the game.

The invention according to means C3 is
The gaming machine according to means C2,
The game machine is characterized in that the support moving section is capable of rotationally moving the support member around a central axis.

In the game machine of this configuration, it is possible to compactly form a detour path for the cable by rotating the supporting member around the central axis. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size of the structure of the first member, and the space corresponding to the size of the structure of the first member can be used for other purposes. In addition, it is possible to make the cable inconspicuous by forming the detour path of the cable compactly. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the game machine and prevent the player from being distracted by the cable and being unable to concentrate on the game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a high game interest.

The invention according to means C4 is
The gaming machine according to means C2 or means C3,
The game machine is characterized in that the support member and the support moving section are provided in the movable section.

In the game machine of this configuration, the support member and the support movement section are provided in the movable section, so that the first member side can be configured to be smaller. Therefore, it is possible to increase the space that can be used for other purposes, thereby increasing the interest.

The invention according to means C5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means C2 to means C4,
The cable is
The cross section has a flat shape having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and has a visible section (unsupported section 615a) that can be visually recognized by the player,
The game machine is characterized in that the visual recognition section is provided so that the longitudinal direction is aligned with the front-rear direction.

In the gaming machine of this configuration, the cable having a flat cross section is provided so that the longitudinal direction thereof is aligned with the front-rear direction, so that the cable can be made to appear thin to the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the appearance of the gaming machine by lowering the visibility of the visible section of the cable, and prevent the player from being distracted by the cable and being unable to concentrate on the game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a higher game interest.

The invention according to means C6 is
The gaming machine according to means C5,
Having a decoration part (image display device 50) for decoration,
The game machine is characterized in that the visually recognizable section of the cable may be positioned in front of the decorative portion.

In the gaming machine of this configuration, by showing the cable from an inconspicuous direction to the player, it is possible to properly show the decorative portion behind it to the player. As a result, it is possible to appropriately exhibit the presentation effect of the decoration part, and to improve the game interest.

The invention according to means C7 is
The gaming machine according to means C6,
The decoration section is an image display device (image display device 50) capable of displaying an effect image on a display screen (display section 50a).

Among the components of the game machine, the image display device is a component that a player tends to pay particular attention to. When there is a cable in front of the image display device, the cable stands out and the player may not be able to concentrate on the effect image displayed on the display screen of the image display device. On the other hand, in the gaming machine of this configuration, by showing the cable from an inconspicuous direction, the cable that overlaps in front of the image display device, which the player tends to focus on, becomes less visible to the player. It is possible to concentrate on the effect image displayed by. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately exhibit the production effect of the image display device, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
a movable portion (second vertical moving portion 600) provided to be movable;
a drive section (second vertical motor 690m) capable of moving the movable section;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by comprising an urging part (torsion coil spring 696) capable of generating an urging force in a predetermined direction (upward) in which the movable part can move. be.

For example, in conventional game machines including Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a prior art, since the movable parts are moved by the driving force of the motor, there is a limit to the performance using the movable parts. In other words, depending on the driving of the motor, the moving speed of the movable part cannot be increased at such a high acceleration, and the performance using the movable part is sometimes not powerful enough. In other words, there is a possibility that the performance using the movable part cannot sufficiently provide game interest, and there is room for improvement in order to provide higher game interest. On the other hand, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the biasing force of the biasing section can be applied to the movable section, so that the acceleration of movement of the movable section in a predetermined direction can be increased. As a result, it is possible to make the performance by moving the movable part in a predetermined direction sufficiently powerful, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means D2 is
The gaming machine according to means D1,
A restricting portion (the convex portion 614a of the second left-right movement holder 614 and the stopper) that can take a restricting state in which the movement of the movable portion in the predetermined direction can be restricted and a restriction releasing state in which the restricting state is released. 59 convex portions 59a),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the restriction section is capable of switching from the restriction state to the restriction release state while the urging section has accumulated energy.

In the game machine having this configuration, in the restricted state, it is possible to prevent the movable portion from moving due to the biasing force of the biasing portion at a timing when the movable portion is not scheduled to move. As a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Furthermore, when the restriction state changes to the restriction release state, it is possible to move the movable portion while using the energy accumulated in the biasing portion. Thereby, it is possible to move the movable part by appropriately using the biasing force of the biasing part.

The invention according to means D3 is
The gaming machine according to means D2,
The game machine is characterized in that the predetermined direction is a direction against gravity.

When moving the movable part in a direction against gravity, a force larger than at least the weight of the movable part is required. Therefore, when moving the movable portion in a direction against gravity, the acceleration of the movement of the movable portion tends to be insufficient. To solve such a problem, in the game machine of this configuration, it is possible to use the biasing force of the biasing part when moving the movable part in the direction against the gravity. It is possible to make the acceleration of movement sufficient.

The invention according to means D4 is
The gaming machine according to means D2 or D3,
A transmission unit (second left vertical feed screw 690, second right vertical feed screw 691, second horizontal transmission shaft 695, etc.) capable of transmitting the driving force of the driving unit to the movable unit,
The transmission part has a rotating part (second left and right transmission shaft 695) capable of transmitting driving force by rotation,
The game machine is characterized in that the urging section is capable of urging the rotating section.

In the game machine having this configuration, the biasing force of the biasing section can be appropriately transmitted to the movable section via the rotating section of the transmission section.

The invention according to means D5 is
The gaming machine according to means D4,
The urging portion is
While being wound around the outer circumference of the rotating part,
One end (left end portion 696L) is fixed to a member (fixing member 697) that does not rotate in the same direction as the rotating portion,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the other end (right end portion 696R) is a spring (torsion coil spring 696) fixed to the rotating portion.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the biasing force of the spring can be appropriately transmitted to the movable portion via the rotating portion of the transmission portion.

The invention according to means D6 is
The gaming machine according to means D4 or means D5,
The transmission unit is
A first transmission path (second left vertical transmission path 692) capable of transmitting the driving force of the driving section to a first position (second left vertical section 601) of the movable section; and a second transmission path (second right vertical transmission path 693) that can be transmitted to the position (second right vertical part 602),
The game machine is characterized in that the biasing section is capable of transmitting biasing force to both the first transmission path and the second transmission path.

In the amusement machine with this configuration, even if the driving force is applied to a distant position of the movable part, the biasing force of the biasing part can be appropriately transmitted to the movable part via the rotating part of the transmission part. is.

The invention according to means D7 is
The gaming machine according to means D6,
Equipped with a game board (game board 1) provided with a game area (game area 6) where game balls can flow down,
The first route is
A first vertical transmission path (motor gear 690mg, left intermediate gear 694Lg, left transmission shaft gear 695Lg, second left vertical feed screw gear 690g, second a transmission path configured by the left vertical feed screw 690),
The second route is
A second vertical transmission path (right transmission shaft gear 695Rg, right intermediate gear 694Rg, second right vertical feed screw gear 691g, second right vertical feed screw gear 691g) provided along the vertical direction on the other side of the game board a transmission path configured by the feed screw 691);
a horizontal transmission path (driving force transmission path configured by the second left-right transmission shaft 695) capable of transmitting driving force from the first vertical transmission path to the second vertical transmission path;
The game machine is characterized in that the rotating portion is a member that constitutes the horizontal transmission path.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to perform a powerful performance using the movable portion that moves in the vertical direction.

The invention according to means D8 is
an image display device (image display device 50) capable of displaying an image on a display screen (display unit 50a);
a movable portion (second vertical moving portion 600) provided to be movable;
a drive unit (second vertical motor 690m) capable of generating a driving force;
a transmission section (second left vertical feed screw 690, second right vertical feed screw 691, second horizontal transmission shaft 695, etc.) capable of transmitting the driving force of the drive section to the movable section;
A game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) comprising a spring (torsion coil spring 696) capable of generating a biasing force in a predetermined direction (upward) in which the movable part can move,
The transmission section has a rotating section (second left and right transmission shaft 695) capable of transmitting driving force by rotation and capable of receiving the biasing force of the spring,
The game machine is characterized in that the movable part can move to a position close to the center position of the display screen by moving in the predetermined direction.

For example, in conventional game machines including Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a prior art, since the movable parts are moved by the driving force of the motor, there is a limit to the performance using the movable parts. In other words, depending on the driving of the motor, the moving speed of the movable part cannot be increased at such a high acceleration, and the performance using the movable part is sometimes not powerful enough. In other words, there is a possibility that the performance using the movable part cannot sufficiently provide game interest, and there is room for improvement in order to provide higher game interest. On the other hand, in the game machine of this configuration, since the biasing force of the spring can be applied to the movable part, it is possible to increase the acceleration of the movement of the movable part in the direction in which the biasing force is applied. Further, it is possible to move the movable part with high acceleration toward the center of the display screen, which is frequently viewed by the player. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to appropriately visually recognize a sufficiently powerful performance by the movement of the movable part, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Means E>
The invention according to means E1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising a movable part (first movable device 55),
As the movable part,
a first movable portion (first vertical movement portion 500);
a second movable portion (first swinging portion 540) provided in the first movable portion;
and a third movable portion (first left front-rear axis rotating portion 550, etc.) provided in the second movable portion.

For example, in a conventional game machine as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-88617, which is cited as a conventional technology, a first movable portion is slid by a motor, and further, a The second movable portion is rotationally moved with the movement of the first movable portion. That is, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617 discloses a technique of increasing the rendering effect of the movable portion by making the movable portion have two movable structures. However, the two-stage moving part described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-88617 has a relatively simple operating state, and may not be able to provide sufficient game entertainment. Therefore, there is room for improvement in order to make it possible to provide higher amusement. On the other hand, in the game machine with this configuration, the first movable part, the second movable part, and the third movable part make it possible to perform an effect with three or more movable structures, which has not been possible in the past. . As a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means E2 is
The gaming machine according to means E1,
a first driving section (first left vertical motor 590m) capable of moving a first position (first left vertical section 510) of the first movable section;
and a second driving section (first right vertical motor 591m) capable of moving the second position (first right vertical section 520) of the first movable section.

In the game machine of this configuration, in addition to the parallel movement for the general moving state, the first movable part can be tilted and moved or rocked. .

The invention according to means E3 is
The gaming machine according to means E2,
The first movable portion is vertically movable at the first position by the first driving portion, and vertically movable at the second position by the second driving portion,
The second movable part is
It is capable of rocking, and
When the first position is positioned below the second position, the position may be closer to the first position than the second position,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second position is positioned below the first position, the position may be closer to the second position than the first position. .

In the game machine having this configuration, the trajectory of the second movable portion can be swung in a more complicated trajectory than the swinging of a simple arcuate trajectory. In other words, it is possible to make the second movable part perform more complicated actions, so that it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The invention according to means E4 is
The gaming machine according to means E3,
The third movable part is rotated to move between a first state (abduction position) in which the distal end remote from the axis of rotation protrudes and a second state (abduction position) in which the distal end is retracted from the first state ( This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to take an adduction position).

In the game machine having this configuration, by displacing the third movable portion between the first state and the second state, the effect of improving the game interest by the third movable portion can be further exhibited.

The invention according to means E5 is
The gaming machine according to means E4,
Two of the third movable parts (the first left front-rear axis rotating part 550 and the first right front-rear axis rotating part 560) are provided, and the two third movable parts move outwardly to move the second moving part. is transitionable from the state to the first state,
one of the third movable parts,
provided at a position closer to the first position than the other,
A second state may be assumed when the first position is located below the second position,
said other
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second position is positioned below the first position, the second state may be assumed (FIGS. 21(A) and (B)). .

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to cause the movable part to perform characteristic actions. In other words, it is possible to cause the movable part to perform an action that naturally reproduces the movement of the upper body of a humanoid character walking or running, for example. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game by the action of the movable portion.

The invention according to means E6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means E2 to means E5,
An image display device (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image on a display screen (display unit 50a),
The movable part can constitute a part of the design that looks integral (bust-up part),
The image display device is capable of displaying a complementary image (complementary image 51) that compensates for a portion of the design that is not constituted by the movable portion on the display screen. .

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to form a design that looks integrally with the movable portion and the complementary image displayed on the display screen of the image display device. That is, it is possible to form a design by using a movable part that easily attracts the player's line of sight and an image display device that can display complementary images in various modes, thereby further enhancing the game interest. It is possible.

PY1... Pachinko game machine YU... Game board unit EU... Effect unit 1... Game board 2... Game machine frame 23t... Transparent plate 6... Game area 100... Game control board 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Effect control board 121... Effect Control microcomputer 50 Image display device 55 First movable device 500 First vertical movement section 510 First left vertical section 520 First right vertical section 530 First horizontal axis rotating section 540 First rocking section 550 First left front/rear axis rotating part 560 First right front/rear axis rotating part 56 Second movable device 600 Second vertical movement part 603 Second bridge part 610 Second left/right movement part 615 Cable 630 Second 2 Front-rear axis rotating part 631 Design part 640 Left-right position detection part 640a First left-right position detection part 640b Second left-right position detection part 643 First detection sensor 647 Second detection sensor 650 Slack suppression part 651 Suppressing rotation member 655 Cable support roller 690 Second left vertical feed screw 691 Second right vertical feed screw 692 Second left vertical transmission path 693 Second right vertical transmission path 695 Second horizontal transmission shaft 696 Torsion coil spring

Claims (1)

a movable portion movable with respect to the first member;
a cable having one end side fixed to the first member side and the other end side fixed to the movable portion side;
and a suppression mechanism capable of suppressing slack in the cable,
The movable part has a decorated front face,
The suppression mechanism is
provided in the movable part,
Having a support part capable of supporting the inner peripheral side of the bending part formed in the cable,
a position where the cable is supported by the support portion can be displaced in a longitudinal direction of the cable according to movement of the movable portion ;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the portion of the cable located behind the decoration front surface can be lengthened as the movable portion approaches the first member .

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