JP7166621B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of executing an effect using a movable accessory (see Patent Document 1, for example).

In such a game machine, it is possible to perform a role performance of rotating or moving the role.

JP 2016-29956 A

However, even with the gaming machines described above, there is still room for improvement in terms of techniques for enhancing the interest in games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of games.

The present invention has been made to solve at least part of the above problems, and can be implemented as the following application examples. In addition, the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. .

[Application example 1]
a first movable accessory having a first member and a second member;
A gaming machine comprising a second movable accessory,
The first movable accessory has a first state in which the first member and the second member are relatively separated, and a second state in which the first member and the second member are relatively close to each other. , and can transition to
The second movable accessory is
When the first movable accessory is in the first state, one side of the second movable accessory is visually recognized by the player by rotating while maintaining a state of covering at least a part of the first movable accessory. It is possible to switch between a first mode that enables the other side and a second mode that allows the other side to be visible to the player,
When the first movable accessory is in the second state, it is possible to cover at least part of the boundary between the first member and the second member ,
The first movable accessory is
When the second state is changed to the first state while the second movable accessory covers at least a portion of the first movable accessory, the portion covered by the second movable accessory increases. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front view of a unit. It is an enlarged view of display devices. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second aspect of the second and fifth movable accessories; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the second movable accessory in the retracted position; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the second movable accessory moving to the advanced position; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second movable accessory in the first state at the advanced position; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second movable accessory in the second state at the advanced position; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the rotation motion of a rotating accessory; It is an explanatory view showing an example of the internal configuration of the rotating role. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first light emission mode of a rotating role object; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second light emission mode of the rotating role object; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the third movable accessory in the retracted position; FIG. 11 is a first explanatory diagram illustrating the third movable accessory moving to the advanced position; FIG. 11 is a second explanatory diagram illustrating the third movable accessory moving to the advanced position; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the third movable accessory in the advanced position; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second aspect of the fourth movable accessory; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a third aspect of the fourth movable accessory; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the first movable accessory in the retracted position; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the internal configuration of the first movable accessory; It is a figure for demonstrating operation|movement of the 1st member of a 1st movable accessory. It is a figure for demonstrating operation|movement of the 2nd member of a 1st movable accessory. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the first movable accessory in the advanced position. FIG. 10 is a view of the second movable accessory covering a part of the boundary of the first movable accessory;

<First embodiment>
1. Structure of Gaming Machine The overall configuration of a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the unit 6. FIG. In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 corresponds to the left-right direction viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1 . Also, the front direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as the direction from the gaming machine 1 to the player, and the rearward direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as the direction from the player to the gaming machine 1 .

The game machine 1 is a pachinko game machine that shoots game balls based on the player's shooting operation, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the winning when the game balls win in a specific winning device. be. The gaming machine 1 comprises a gaming machine frame 10 (FIG. 1), a gaming board 2 (FIG. 2), and a unit 6 (FIG. 3). It is attached inside the game machine frame 10 .

The game machine frame 10 (FIG. 1) includes a front frame (front frame portion) 15, an outer frame (base frame portion) that forms the outer shell of the game machine, and an inner side to which the game board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. and a frame. The front frame (front frame portion) 15 is a vertically rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame. ) 62 , a performance button 63 , a performance lever 64 , a frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 . A transparent glass plate 29 is attached to the central opening of the front frame 15 . A player can visually recognize the game area 3 of the game board 2 through the glass plate 29 .

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 15, and shoots the game ball with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 is provided below the front frame 15 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is arranged below the hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 . The production button 63 is an operation unit arranged near the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61, and is operated (pressed) by the player at the time of production performed as the game progresses. The production lever 64 is an operation unit that can be operated in the rotational direction and the front-rear direction, and can be operated by the player during the production that is executed as the game progresses. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 15, and performs a light emission effect during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left and upper right sides of the front frame 15, and produce sound during a game or the like.

The game board 2 (FIG. 2) includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, a decorative body 17, an opening 18, a fixed winning device (navel) 19, and a normal variable winning device (electric tube). ) 22, a gate (through chucker) 28, a first big winning device (first attacker) 31, a second big winning device (second attacker) 36, a general winning opening 27 (ordinary winning opening 27), An out port 16 and indicators 40 are provided.

The game area 3 is an area where the game ball shot by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, and a plurality of game pegs for guiding the game ball are protruded. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end of the game area 3 and guides the game ball shot by operating the handle 60 upwards of the game area 3 . The board lamp 5 is arranged on the back side of the game area 3 and emits light from the back side of the game area 3 .

The decorative body 17 is a decorative member provided adjacent to the game area 3 as appropriate. The decorative body 17 may be provided with a movable so-called gimmick or the like. An opening 18 is provided in the center of the game area 3 . Through this opening 18, the image display device 7 mounted on the unit 6 and various movable accessories are visible. A stage portion 11 is formed below the opening portion 18 . The stage portion 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 to a first starting port 20 which will be described later. A warp portion 12 is provided below and to the left of the opening 18 . The warp part 12 has an entrance part into which the game balls flow in and an exit part from which the game balls flow out, and the game balls flowing in from the entrance part flow out to the stage part 11 from the exit part.

A fixed prize winning device (navel) 19 is arranged below the opening 18, and the first start port (first start prize port, first ball entrance, fixed start port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change. ) 20. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 triggers a first special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery). In other words, the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a trigger for the acquisition of the jackpot random number and the like and the jackpot determination and the like.

A normal variable winning device (electric chew) 22 is arranged below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, and has a second starting port (second starting winning port, second ball entrance, variable starting port) 21. ing. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery). The electric chew 22 has a movable member 23 in front of the second starting port 21 , and the second starting port 21 is opened and closed by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in an open state. It is sufficient for the electric chew 22 to enter the second starting port 21 more easily when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It may be possible to enter the ball into.

The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged above the first big winning device (first attacker) 31 in the game area 3, and is configured to allow game balls to pass through. Passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.例文帳に追加In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the acquisition of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) and the hit determination.

Here, the "lottery of special symbols" means that when a game ball wins in the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, a random number for special symbol determination is obtained, and the obtained random number is determined in advance. It is a process of determining whether or not a big win is made by comparing with the value corresponding to the "big win". The lottery result of this "jackpot" is not immediately notified to the player, but the variable display of special symbols is performed on the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b, which will be described later, and the predetermined variation is performed. When the time elapses, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed (determined display), and the player is notified of the lottery result. In the image display device 7, a pattern matching game for variably displaying performance patterns is performed in synchronism with the variable display of the special patterns, and the result of the lottery of the big win is reported to the player more effectively by the pattern matching game.

In addition, the "lottery of normal symbols" means that when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for normal symbol determination is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with a value corresponding to a predetermined "hit". By doing so, it means the process of judging whether or not it is a hit. As for the lottery result of this normal pattern, the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the lottery result is not immediately reported, but the normal pattern is displayed in a normal pattern display device 42 to be described later, and the predetermined fluctuation is performed. When the time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed (lighted or extinguished), and the player is notified of the lottery result.

The first big winning device (first attacker, first special variable winning device) 31 is arranged above and to the right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, and the first big winning port (first special winning port) 30 and , a V region 39 , a non-V region 70 , and a V opening/closing member 71 . The first big winning hole 30 has an opening/closing member (first special winning hole opening/closing member) 32 that permits or inhibits reception of game balls by a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state.

The first big prize winning device 31 has a V area (specific area) 39, a V area sensor 39a (FIG. 5), a non-V area (non-specific area) 70, and a non-V area sensor 70a (FIG. 5). , a first prize winning hole sensor 30a (FIG. 5), a V opening/closing member 71, and a V opening/closing member solenoid 73 (FIG. 5). The V area (specified area) 39 and the non-V area (non-specified area) 70 are configured as areas inside the first big winning device 31 through which game balls that have passed through the first big winning hole 30 can pass. . The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is arranged upstream of the V area 39 and the non-V area 70 and detects the winning of the game ball into the first big winning hole 30 . The V area sensor 39 a is arranged in the V area 39 and detects passage of a game ball to the V area 39 . The non-V area sensor 70 a is arranged in the non-V area 70 and detects passage of a game ball to the non-V area 70 . The V opening/closing member 71 distributes the game ball that has passed through the first big winning hole 30 to either the V area 39 or the non-V area 70 . The V opening/closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening/closing member 71 . The V opening/closing member 71 is configured to rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2), and when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is energized, it rotates counterclockwise from the origin position to release the game ball. A first state (rotating state) in which the ball is distributed to the V area 39 is entered, and a second state (stopped state) in which the game ball is positioned at the origin and distributed to the non-V area 70 is entered when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. . In the gaming machine 1, passage of the game ball to the V area 39 triggers a transition to a high probability state, which will be described later. That is, the V region 39 is a variable probability operating port. On the other hand, the non-V region 70 is not a variable probability operating port.

The second big winning device (second attacker, second special variable winning device) 36 is arranged above the first big winning port 30 in the game area 3, and the second big winning port (second special winning port) 35 It has The second big prize winning opening 35 is provided with an opening/closing member (second special winning opening opening/closing member, movable member) 37 that obstructs or permits reception of game balls by a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second big winning opening solenoid 38 (FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state.

The general winning opening 27 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3 . The out port 16 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3, and discharges out of the game area 3 game balls that have not won any prize winning openings. The display devices 40 are arranged near the center on the right side of the game board 2 . The details of the display devices 40 will be described later.

The game area 3 includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for winning the first start hole 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, it is configured so that it is possible to aim to pass through the gate 28 and to win the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, and the second big winning hole 35 by hitting to the right.

The unit 6 (FIG. 3) is a so-called back unit arranged on the back side of the game board 2. Inside the base frame 600, the image display device 7, the second movable accessory 51, and the fifth movable accessory 52 are arranged. , a third movable accessory 53, a fourth movable accessory 54, and a first movable accessory 55 are accommodated. The unit 6 is provided on the back of the game board 2, and includes an image display device 7, a second movable accessory 51, a fifth movable accessory 52, a third movable accessory 53, and a fourth movable accessory. 54 and the first movable accessory 55 are visible from the opening 18 of the game board 2 .

The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the unit 6 and has a display screen 7a. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a production pattern display area in which production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display), and a reserved image display in which reserved images 9A and 9B are displayed. and a pending digested image display region in which the pending digested image 9C is displayed. The pending images 9A and 9B are images representing pending and are also called pending icons 9A and 9B. The pending digest image 9C is an image representing the pending, and is also called the pending image 9C or the pending icon 9C.

The performance symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left effect pattern (left decorative pattern) 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area. A medium effect pattern (middle decorative pattern) 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area. A right effect pattern (right decorative pattern) 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are composed of a plurality of patterns representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which will be described later. The image display device 7 displays the first special symbol and the The result of variable display of the second special symbol (big hit lottery result) can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In the case of a miss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. The player can grasp the jackpot lottery result by the image display device 7 in addition to the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b. The position of the pattern display area does not have to be fixed. Moreover, as a mode of the variable display of the effect symbols, a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction may be used, or a mode other than that may be used. It is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set as to what combination of performance symbols to stop display according to each lottery result. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is also called "variation effect of effect pattern", "variation effect of decorative symbol", or simply "variation effect". In this decorative pattern variation performance, the performance in the period from when the special pattern starts to stop until it stops (also called a special symbol variation period) is counted as one variation performance (one cycle of variation performance). Therefore, even if there is a case in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped during the period from when the special symbols start to fluctuate until they stop, the performance of the temporary stop is included in the variable performance of the decorative symbols.

The image display device 7 can display, on the display screen 7a, a big win performance performed in parallel with a big win game (an example of a special game), a demonstration performance for waiting for customers, etc., in addition to the performance symbol variation performance. In the production design variation production, production images such as a background image and a character image may be displayed in addition to the production design. In addition to the effect pattern, the image display device 7 also provides an identification display (fourth pattern, not shown) that can suggest that the special pattern is changing, or that the special pattern lottery result can be suggested. may be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth pattern) may be displayed by a light emitter such as an LED provided in the game area 3 .

The reserved image display area is a first reserved display area that displays a reserved image 9A according to the number of memories of the first special figure reservation described later, and a reserved image 9B according to the number of memories of the second special figure reservation that will be described later. and a second reserved display area. By the display of the pending images 9A and 9B, the storage number of the first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a described later, and the second special figure suspension displayed on the second special figure suspension display 43b can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. The pending digest image display area includes a pending digest display area that displays a pending digest image 9C. The reserved digested image 9C corresponds to the effect symbols (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) that are currently changing on the display screen 7a, and depending on the display of the suspended digested image 9C, the first special figure suspension or the second special figure suspension It is possible to display in an easy-to-understand manner for the player that is digested (digestion of special figure reservation).

The second movable accessory (second board movable body) 51 is a movable so-called gimmick, and is arranged above the image display device 7 . The second movable accessory 51 is configured such that a main body portion 510 that is wide in the left-right direction can move up and down. The second movable accessory 51 is normally stationary at the upper retracted position (FIG. 3: first position), moves (advances) downward from the retracted position, and moves to the advanced position (FIG. 7: second position). position), the display surface can be switched by rotating forward with the horizontal direction as the rotation axis. A specific operation and configuration of the second movable accessory 51 will be described later.

The fifth movable accessory (fifth board movable body) 52 is a movable so-called gimmick, and is arranged on the left and right sides of the image display device 7 . The fifth movable accessory 52 includes a left decorative member 521 arranged on the left side of the image display device 7 and a right decorative member 522 arranged on the right side of the image display device 7. The left decorative member 521 and the right Each of the decorative members 522 is configured to be movable left and right. The fifth movable accessory 52 normally rests at the retracted position (FIG. 3) with the left decorative member 521 at the left corner and the right decorative member 522 at the right corner. The decoration member 522 can move (advance) to the left and stop at the advanced position (FIG. 7). The left decorative member 521 and the right decorative member 522 each have four rotating accessories 525 arranged side by side. The rotating accessory 525 here has a shape that imitates a mahjong tile, and is configured to be rotatable about the lateral direction as a rotation axis. The rotary accessory 525 is configured to be able to emit light upon receiving light from the light emitters provided on the left decorative member 521 and the right decorative member 522 . A specific operation of the fifth movable accessory 52 and the configuration of the rotating accessory 525 will be described later.

The third movable accessory (third board movable body) 53 is a movable so-called gimmick, and is arranged below the image display device 7 . The third movable accessory 53 is configured so that the decoration part 530 can move up and down. The third movable accessory 53 is normally stationary at the lower retracted position (FIG. 3), and can move (advance) upward from the retracted position and rest at the advanced position (FIG. 19). A specific operation and configuration of the third movable accessory 53 will be described later.

A fourth movable accessory (fourth board movable body) 54 is a movable so-called gimmick, and is arranged below the image display device 7 . The fourth movable accessory 54 includes a decorative portion 540 and an arm portion 541. The decorative portion 540 provided at the tip of the arm portion 541 is configured to be vertically movable by swinging the arm portion 541. there is Also, the decorative portion 540 is configured to be rotatable around the tip of the arm portion 541 as a rotation axis. The fourth movable accessory 54 normally rests at the lower retracted position (FIG. 3), and can move (advance) upward from the retracted position and rest at the advanced position (FIG. 20). A specific operation and configuration of the fourth movable accessory 54 will be described later.

The first movable accessory (first board movable body) 55 is a movable so-called gimmick, and is arranged above the image display device 7 and on the rear side (rear side) of the second movable accessory 51. there is The first movable accessory 55 includes a first member 551 arranged on the upper left side of the image display device 7 and a second member 552 arranged on the upper right side of the image display device 7. Each of the first member 551 and the second member 552 is configured so as to be able to swing left and right. The first movable accessory 55 normally rests at the retracted position (FIG. 3) with the first member 551 in the upper left corner and the second member 552 in the upper right corner. In the downward direction, the second member 552 can swing (advance) in the lower left direction and stop at the advanced position (FIG. 26). A specific operation and configuration of the first movable accessory 55 will be described later.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the indicators 40. As shown in FIG. The display devices 40 are arranged near the center on the right side of the game board 2, and include a first special symbol display device 41a, a second special symbol display device 41b, a normal symbol display device 42, and a first special symbol reservation display device 43a. , 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b, and general figure reservation indicator 44. The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The normal symbol display 42 variably displays normal symbols. The 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a displays the number of memory of operation reservation (1st special figure reservation) of the 1st special design indicator 41a. The 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b displays the number of memory of operation reservation (2nd special figure reservation) of the 2nd special design indicator 41b. The normal pattern holding display 44 displays the number of memory of operation holding (normal pattern holding) of the normal pattern display 42 . The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20. - 特許庁The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. Below, the 1st special design and the 2nd special design are named generically, and it is also called a "special design." Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are collectively referred to as "special symbol display device 41". Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b are also collectively referred to as "special figure reservation display 43".

The special symbol display device 41 variably displays (variable display) the special symbol (identification information), and then displays it in a stopped state, so that a lottery (lottery per special symbol) based on winning the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 is displayed. , jackpot lottery) results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a special pattern (jackpot pattern) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first big prize opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (type of jackpot won). Alternatively, a special game (jackpot game) for opening the second big winning hole 35 is performed.

The special symbol display device 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the special symbol winning lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), you can say ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lit, ●: unlit). , 5th and 6th LEDs light up to display the jackpot symbols. If the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. Before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed (variably displayed) for a predetermined variation time. As for the aspect of the variable display, for example, each LED may light so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of variable display is not limited to the above mode, but can be any lighting mode, as long as each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lighting display in a specific mode). For example, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously in the aspect of the variable display.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 (enters a ball), the values (numerical information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are , It is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage area (not shown). There is an upper limit to the number of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation that can be stored in the special figure reservation storage area, and the upper limit in the present embodiment is four. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage area is digested when the variable display of the special design based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. "Digestion of special figure reservation" means to determine a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation and execute variable display of special symbols for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 43 . The 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a and the 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b are each constituted by four LEDs, for example. Each special figure reservation indicator 43 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbols variably (variably displaying) and then stopping the display. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the normal pattern stop pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (a normal pattern of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a normal winning pattern), an auxiliary game that opens the second start port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. is done.

The normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs, and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lights up, ●: lights out). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern in which only the right LED lights up is displayed, such as "●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stop-displayed, the normal symbols are varied and displayed for a predetermined variation time. As for the aspect of the variable display, for example, both LEDs may alternately light up. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode, and can be any lighting mode, as long as each LED is not stopped (lighting display in a specific mode). For example, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously in the aspect of the variable display.

In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) obtained for the passage is temporarily stored as a normal pattern reservation in a normal pattern reservation storage area (not shown). be. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The general pattern reservation stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is digested when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the general pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The number of normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 44 . The normal map hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 5), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 6), an image control board 100 (FIG. 6), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 6), and an audio control board 106 ( 6) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 5). The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and constitutes a main control section. The sub-control board 90 is an effect control board that controls effects executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub-control section together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the sound control board 106. It should be noted that the sub-control section can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub-control board 90 .

The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input/output circuit 87 . The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a main ROM 83 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a main CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the main ROM 83. contains. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 87 . The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 .

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 and a relay board 88 . The main control board 80 receives signals output from each sensor and outputs signals to each solenoid. Sensors connected via the relay board 88 include the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the V area. A sensor 39a, a non-V area sensor 70a, and normal winning opening sensors 27a, 29a are exemplified. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include the electric tuning solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the V opening/closing member solenoid 73. The first starting hole sensor 20 a is provided inside the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 20 . The second starting hole sensor 21 a is provided inside the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28 a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28 . The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has won the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35 a is provided inside the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 . The V area sensor 39 a is provided in the V area 39 inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the V area 39 . The non-V area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-V area 70 inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V area 70 . The normal winning hole sensor 27 a is provided inside the normal winning hole 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 27 . The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22 . The first big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31 . The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening/closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36 . The V opening/closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening/closing member 71 of the first big winning device 31 .

The display devices 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 . The game control microcomputer 81 includes a first special symbol display device 41a, a second special symbol display device 41b, a normal symbol display device 42, a first special symbol reservation display device 43a, a second special symbol reservation display device 43b, and a general design reservation. Display control for the display device 44 is performed.

A payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 . The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is connected with a prize ball payout device 120 , a rental ball payout device 130 and a card unit 135 , and is connected with a launcher 112 via a launch control circuit 111 . The prize ball payout device 120 pays out prize balls. The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 to pay out the prize balls. Prize balls to be dispensed are detected by a prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The rental ball dispensing device 130 discharges the rental balls. The payout control board 110 drives the rented ball motor 131 of the rented ball payout device 130 based on the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the gaming machine 1 to pay out the rented balls. The rented balls to be paid out are detected by a rented ball sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1, and outputs information regarding ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card. Firing device 112 includes handle 60 ( FIG. 1 ), firing motor 113 , touch switch 114 , and firing volume 115 . When the player operates the handle 60 , the shooting device 112 detects the contact of the handle 60 with the touch switch 114 and detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60 with the shooting volume 115 . Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 .

A sub control board 90 ( FIG. 6 ) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 . The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

The sub-control board 90 includes a production control microcomputer 91 and an input/output circuit 95 . The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub-control board 90, and controls the game effect of the game machine 1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 91 includes a sub ROM 93 for storing programs and the like for controlling the performance as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 used as a work memory, and a sub ROM 93 for executing the programs stored in the sub ROM 94. and a CPU 92 . The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 95 . The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91 . An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 , a lamp control board 107 and a relay board 108 are connected to the sub control board 90 via an input/output circuit 95 .

The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100, and performs display control of the image display device 7 according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 103 and a RAM 104 . In the ROM 103, in addition to programs for performing display control, still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. ) and image data such as background images are stored. A RAM 104 is used as a memory for developing image data. The CPU 102 executes programs stored in the ROM 103 . The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and performs display control based on the read image data.

A speaker 67 is connected to the audio control board 106 , and based on commands received from the main control board 80 , the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs sounds, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 . etc. is output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 . Note that the audio control board 106 may have a CPU mounted thereon, and the CPU may execute audio control based on commands. Furthermore, the audio control board 106 may be implemented with a ROM, and the audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform voice control. Furthermore, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100. FIG.

The lamp control board 107 includes a frame lamp 66, a board lamp 5, a second movable accessory 51, a fifth movable accessory 52, a third movable accessory 53, a fourth movable accessory 54, and a third movable accessory 54. 1 movable accessory 55 is connected to control them. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, the production control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, and the lamps included in the movable accessories 51 to 55 via the lamp control board 107. Do. In other words, the production control microcomputer 91 provides light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., data for deciding the light emission mode of the lamps of the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, and the movable accessories 51 to 55, etc.). data) and controls the light emission of these lamps according to the light emission pattern data. Data stored in the sub-ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable accessories 51 to 55 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . The effect control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (driving data) for determining the motion mode of each movable accessory 51-55, and controls the motion of each movable accessory 51-55 according to the motion pattern data. Data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that the lamp control board 107 may have a CPU mounted thereon, and the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable accessories 51 to 55 based on commands. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may be mounted with a ROM, and the ROM may store data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns.

The relay board 108 is connected with an effect button detection switch 63a and an effect lever detection switch 64a. The performance button detection switch 63a detects that the performance button 63 (FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90 via the relay board 108. The production lever detection switch 64a detects that the production lever 64 (FIG. 1) is rotated or operated back and forth. When the production lever 64 is operated, a switch signal is output from the production lever detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90 via the relay board 108. The relay board 108 includes a select button detection switch that detects that the select button 68 (FIG. 1) is pressed down, a touch sensor that is provided on the front frame 15 and outputs a detection signal when a human body touches it, and the like. may be connected.

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the gaming machine 1, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of a big win lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of "big win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying "big win". In the case of "losing", the special symbol display 41 stops and displays "losing". When the jackpot is won, the jackpot game opens the jackpots (the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35) in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the jackpot type). ” is executed. A jackpot game is an example of a special game. The jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), an opening (OP) before the first round game starts, and an ending (ED) after the final round game ends. there is Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. Here, the types of jackpots are roughly divided into two types, namely, "V-passing scheduled jackpot" and "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". The ``V passage scheduled jackpot'' operates the opening/closing member 32, the opening/closing member 37 and the V opening/closing member 71 in an opening pattern (V passage scheduled opening pattern) that allows the game ball to pass through the V area 39 during the big winning game. It's a big hit. The "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is an opening pattern (V non-passing scheduled opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot pass through the V area 39 during the jackpot game. It is a jackpot that activates the

The "V passage expected jackpot" includes "16RV expected passage jackpot", "16R (substantially 13R) V passage scheduled jackpot", and "16R (substantially 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot". The "16RV scheduled jackpot" has a substantial total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. 14R and 16R open the 2nd big prize-winning mouth 35 for maximum 29.5 seconds per 1R. In 10R and 12R, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened, and passage to the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30 is easily possible.

"16R (substantially 13R) V expected passing jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds is 13R. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but in 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R, and 14R and 14R are open. Even in 16R, the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R. Therefore, in this "16R (substantially 13R) V-passing scheduled jackpot", the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short from 14R to 16R, making it a round in which prize balls cannot be expected. In other words, the "16R (substantially 13R) V passage scheduled jackpot" is a substantially 13R jackpot. In 2R and 6R, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened, and passage to the V area 39 in the first big prize winning opening 30 is easily possible.

"16R (substantially 15R) V expected passing jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds is 15R. In other words, from 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. The second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R. Therefore, in this "16R (substantially 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot", 14R is a round in which the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short and no prize balls can be expected. In other words, the "16R (substantially 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot" is a substantially 15R jackpot. In 8R and 10R, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened, and passage to the V area 39 in the first big prize winning opening 30 is easily possible.

The "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a "16R (substantial 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" with an open pattern in which the total number of rounds is 16R, but the substantial total number of rounds is 13. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but in 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R, and 14R and 14R are open. Even in 16R, the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R. Therefore, in this "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot", from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short, making it a round in which prize balls cannot be expected. That is, the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a substantially 13R jackpot. In 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R and 12R, although the V opening and closing member 71 is opened, the opening is short opening, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30. Impossible.

As is clear from the above description, the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" and "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot" are the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 ( The opening patterns of the opening/closing member 32 and the opening/closing member 37) are the same, and only the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 is different. That is, in the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot", it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, and the game state after the jackpot is It becomes a low-probability short-time state (low-probability high base state). On the other hand, in the "16R (substantially 13R) V-passing scheduled jackpot", the game ball can easily pass through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, and the game state after the jackpot is highly certain. It becomes a time saving state (high accuracy high base state). For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to distinguish between the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" and the "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot", and the game state after the jackpot is not certain. It becomes difficult to determine whether it will be a time saving state (low probability high base state) or a high probability time saving state (high probability high base state). That is, the game state after the "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot" is, when the game ball passes through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, a high probability short time state (high probability high base state ), but with a high probability, it becomes a latent state (latent probability variable state).

In addition, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the first special pattern (special drawing 1) is 68/128 (about 53%) for the V-passing scheduled jackpot and 60/128 (about 47%) for the V-non-passing scheduled jackpot. It's becoming On the other hand, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 83/128 (about 64.8%) for the V-passing scheduled jackpot and 45/128 (about 64.8%) for the V non-passing scheduled jackpot. 35.2%). As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the jackpot lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) is performed by winning a game ball in the first start port 20, and the jackpot is performed by winning a game ball in the second start port 21. The lottery (lottery for the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

4. Explanation of Game State The game state of the gaming machine 1 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 81 can execute "probability variation control" and "variation time shortening control" for the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 41 and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 42, respectively. is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 is controlling the probability variation with respect to the special symbols of the special symbol display device 41 is called "high probability state", and the state in which the probability variation is not controlled is simply "normal probability state ( non-high-probability state, low-probability state). The game control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot determination using a jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot random numbers determined to be jackpots is larger in the high probability state than in the normal probability state as the probability variation control of the special symbols. , to achieve a high-probability state. Therefore, in the high-probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than in the normal-probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the probability variation control for the special symbols of the special symbol display device 41, compared with the case where the probability variation control is not performed, the special symbol display device 41 The probability that the display result (stopped pattern) of the variable display of the special pattern becomes a jackpot pattern increases.

In addition, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 performs variable time shortening control on the special symbols of the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the variable time shortening control is not performed is simply a "non-time saving state". It says. 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 the non-time saving state. A game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern using a variation pattern determination table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is more often selected in a time saving state than in a non-time saving state. . That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the variation time shortening control for the special symbols of the special symbol display 41, the special symbols are variable compared to the case where the variation time shortening control is not performed. A short variation time is likely to be selected as the display variation time. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game. Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 81 may simultaneously execute the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the special symbols on the special symbol display 41, or may execute only one of them.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes probability variation control and variation time shortening control for the normal symbols of the normal symbol display 42 in synchronization with variation time shortening control for the special symbols of the special symbol display 41 . That is, the game control microcomputer 81 normally executes the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the symbol in the case of the time saving state, and does not execute it in the case of the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81 uses a normal symbol hit determination table in which the number of normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) determined to be hit is larger in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state as the normal symbol probability fluctuation control. Then, hit judgment (ordinary design judgment) is performed. Therefore, in the time saving state, the probability of winning is higher than in the normal symbol normal probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is performing the probability variation control on the normal symbols of the normal symbol display device 42, compared with the case where the probability variation control is not performed, the normal symbol display device 42 The probability that the display result (stopped pattern) of the variable display of the normal pattern becomes a winning pattern increases. In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than the non-working time saving state. Here, the variation time of the normal pattern is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 is executing opening time extension control for the electric chew 22 . In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the control for increasing the number of times of opening the electric chew 22 . game control microcomputer 81, the probability variation control and variation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extension control and opening frequency increase control for the electric chew 22, Compared to the case where these controls are not executed, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently, and the game balls enter the second starting port 21 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, the state in which these controls are executed is called the "high base state", and the state in which they are not executed is called 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 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. The high base state (electric sapo control state) does not have to execute all of the above controls. That is, the probability variation control for the normal pattern of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension control for the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increase control for the electric chew 22 By executing one or more controls, it is sufficient that the electric chew 22 is more likely to be opened than when the controls are not executed. Further, the high base state (electrical support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time saving state.

In the game machine 1, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V passage scheduled jackpot is a high-probability state, a short-time state and a high-base state if the passage to the V area 39 is made during the jackpot game. . This game state is particularly referred to as a "high probability high base state" or a "high probability short working time state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 160 times), 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-passing scheduled jackpot is 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 probability high base state" and "low probability time saving state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. When the game machine 1 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 be referred to as "normal game state" or "low-probability non-time-saving state (simply referred to as non-time-saving 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 high-base states such as high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by hitting to the right. Due to the electric sapo control, it is easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second start opening 21 than the first start opening 20. be. From this, in the high base state, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to win the game ball to the second start port 21.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 the gaming machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start opening 20 than the second start opening 21. This is because For this reason, in the low base state, left-handed hitting is performed in order to win the game ball to the first start hole 20. - 特許庁This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Operations of Second Movable Accessory 51 and Fifth Movable Accessory 52 The operations of the second movable accessory 51 and the fifth movable accessory 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 7 to 15. FIG. In FIG. 3, the first mode of the second movable role 51 and the fifth movable role 52 is illustrated. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second mode of the second movable accessory 51 and the fifth movable accessory 52. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control to operate the second movable accessory 51 and the fifth movable accessory 52 during the game effect (display effect), the initial operation when the power is turned on, and the like.

The second movable accessory 51 has a laterally wide main body 510 that can move up and down, and can rest at a retracted position (home position: first position) shown in FIG. At this time, the first side surface 516 of the main body 510 of the second movable accessory 51 faces the front of the gaming machine 1, and is a surface (display surface) visible to the player (first state). ). A first decorative member 517 is arranged near the approximate center of the first side surface 516 . The second movable accessory 51 can be moved to an advanced position (deployed position: second position) by moving (advancing) downward from the state shown in FIG. In addition, the second movable accessory 51 rotates forward about the rotation axis in the horizontal direction at the advanced position, so that the second side surface 511 is visible to the player (display surface), as shown in FIG. (second state). Five rotating accessories 515 are arranged side by side on the second side surface 511 . The rotating accessory 515 here has a shape that imitates a mahjong tile, and is configured to be rotatable with the lateral direction as the rotation axis. The rotating accessory 515 is configured to be able to emit light upon receiving light from a light-emitting body provided on the main body 510 . The five rotating accessories 515 arranged on the second side surface 511 correspond to the "second decorative member".

The fifth movable accessory 52 includes a left decorative member 521 arranged on the left side of the image display device 7 and a right decorative member 522 arranged on the right side of the image display device 7. The left decorative member 521 and Each of the right decorative members 522 is configured to be movable left and right. The fifth movable accessory 52 normally rests at the retracted position (FIG. 3: first position) with the left decorative member 521 at the left corner and the right decorative member 522 at the right corner. , the right decorative member 522 moves (advances) to the left and stops at the advanced position (FIG. 7: second position). When the left decorative member 521 moves rightward, the lower side swings rightward with the upper side as the rotation axis. As a result, the left decorative member 521 is tilted leftward. Further, when the right decorative member 522 moves leftward, the lower side swings leftward with the upper side as the rotation axis. As a result, the right decorative member 522 is tilted rightward.

The left decorative member 521 and the right decorative member 522 each have four rotating accessories 525 arranged side by side. The rotating accessory 525 here has a shape that imitates a mahjong tile, and is configured to be rotatable about the lateral direction as a rotation axis. The rotary accessory 525 is configured to be able to emit light upon receiving light from the light emitters provided on the left decorative member 521 and the right decorative member 522 . By moving the second movable accessory 51 and the fifth movable accessory 52 from the retracted position (FIG. 3) to the advanced position (FIG. 7), the 13 rotating accessories 515 and 525 are formed in a substantially circular shape at the advanced position. , and the image display device 7 can be visually recognized from within the circle.

A detailed configuration of the second movable accessory 51 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. FIG. FIG. 8(a) shows the second movable accessory 51 at the retracted position (first position), and FIG. 8(b) shows the state of the right driving mechanism 513 described later at that time. FIG. 9(a) shows the second movable accessory 51 moving downward from the retracted position, and FIG. 9(b) shows the state of the right drive mechanism 513 at that time. FIG. 10(a) shows the second movable accessory 51 in the first state at the advanced position (second position), and FIG. 10(b) shows the state of the right drive mechanism 513 at that time. showing. FIG. 11(a) shows the second movable accessory 51 in the second state at the advanced position, and FIG. 11(b) shows the state of the right driving mechanism 513 at that time.

As shown in FIG. 8( a ), the second movable accessory 51 includes a left drive mechanism section 512 and a right drive mechanism section 513 . The left driving mechanism portion 512 and the right driving mechanism portion 513 are arranged on both sides of the main body portion 510 and fixed to the base frame 600 (FIG. 3). By rotating both ends of the main body 510, the left driving mechanism 512 and the right driving mechanism 513 rotate the side visible to the player (the front side of the gaming machine 1) to the first side 516 and the second side 511. You can switch between That is, the left drive mechanism portion 512 and the right drive mechanism portion 513 correspond to drive means for switching the second movable accessory 51 from the first state to the second state. Further, the left drive mechanism portion 512 and the right drive mechanism portion 513 can change the position of the body portion 510 in the vertical direction by vertically moving both ends of the body portion 510 . That is, the left driving mechanism 512 and the right driving mechanism 513 also correspond to driving means for moving the second movable accessory 51 from the first position to the second position. Since the left drive mechanism portion 512 and the right drive mechanism portion 513 have the same configuration, the configuration of the right drive mechanism portion 513 will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the right drive mechanism 513 includes a base 5130, a drive gear 5131, a sector gear 5132, a spring 5133, and a double gear 5134. The base 5130 is a member made of resin that is formed with a guide 5135 and can move up and down. The drive gear 5131 is a member that rotates by driving force of a motor (not shown) with the shaft portion 5136 as a rotation axis, and includes a projection portion 5137 and a pressing surface 5140 . The protrusion 5137 is engaged with the guide 5135 of the base 5130, and the rotation of the drive gear 5131 moves the protrusion 5137 along the guide 5135 of the base 5130 and moves the base 5130 vertically. The pressing surface 5140 presses the protrusion 5139 of the sector gear 5132 to rotate the sector gear 5132 .

The sector gear 5132 is engaged with the two-step gear 5134, and rotates about the shaft portion 5138 as the rotation axis, thereby rotating the two-step gear 5134. The sector gear 5132 is formed with a quadrangular prism projection 5139, and the sector gear 5132 is rotated by being pushed by a pressing surface 5140 as will be described later. One end of a spring 5133 is fixed to the sector gear 5132 so that the spring 5133 expands when the sector gear 5132 rotates. The other end of spring 5133 is fixed to base 5130 . Spring 5133 is a coil spring.

The two-stage gear 5134 has a configuration in which two-stage spur gears are coaxially overlapped. The eye is engaged with sector gear 5132 . The two-stage gear 5134 can rotate the body portion 510 by transmitting the rotational force received from the sector gear 5132 to the gear serving as the rotation shaft of the body portion 510 .

As shown in FIG. 9, when the driving gear 5131 of the second movable accessory 51 rotates leftward by the driving force of the motor, the protrusion 5137 of the driving gear 5131 moves leftward along the guide 5135 of the base 5130. , moves the base 5130 downward. By moving the base 5130 downward, the body portion 510 moves downward from the retracted position (first position) in FIG. At this time, the first side surface 516 of the body portion 510 remains facing forward (first state).

As shown in FIG. 10, when the driving gear 5131 further rotates to the left, the protrusion 5137 of the driving gear 5131 folds back from the left end to the guide 5135 and moves rightward, and the base 5130 moves further downward. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the body portion 510 has reached the lowest advanced position (second position). The main body portion 510 remains with the first side surface 516 facing forward (first state). At this time, the pressing surface 5140 of the drive gear 5131 contacts the protrusion 5139 of the sector gear 5132 .

As shown in FIG. 11, when the driving gear 5131 further rotates to the left, the protrusion 5137 of the driving gear 5131 moves rightward and moves toward the right end of the guide 5135 . At this time, the vertical position of the base 5130 does not change and remains at the advanced position (second position). On the other hand, further counterclockwise rotation of the driving gear 5131 causes the pressing surface 5140 of the driving gear 5131 to press the projecting portion 5139 of the sector gear 5132, causing the sector gear 5132 to rotate counterclockwise. When the sector gear 5132 is rotated counterclockwise, the spring 5133 is expanded. That is, the drive gear 5131 rotates the sector gear 5132 counterclockwise against the stress of the spring 5133 . Left rotation of sector gear 5132 causes double gear 5134, which engages sector gear 5132, to rotate right. The clockwise rotation of the two-step gear 5134 rotates the gear that is engaged with the two-step gear 5134 and serves as the rotation shaft of the body portion 510 to the left, thereby rotating the body portion 510 to the left. As a result, the body portion 510 changes from the first state in which the first side face 516 faces forward and is visible to the player, to the second state in which the second side face 511 faces forward and is visible to the player. switch. At this time, the spring 5133 is in an expanded state, and generates stress in the direction to rotate the drive gear 5131 to the right, that is, in the direction to return the main body 510 to the first state.

When returning the body portion 510 from the second state to the first state, the procedure described with reference to FIG. 11 is reversed. Specifically, first, when the drive gear 5131 rotates clockwise from the state of FIG. 11, the fan gear 5132 rotates clockwise due to the force of the spring 5133 in the expanded state to return. As the sector gear 5132 rotates to the right, the double gear 5134 engaged with the sector gear 5132 rotates to the left. The counterclockwise rotation of the two-step gear 5134 causes the gear that is engaged with the two-step gear 5134 and serves as the rotation shaft of the main body portion 510 to rotate right, thereby rotating the main body portion 510 to the right. As a result, the body portion 510 changes from the second state in which the second side face 511 faces forward and is visible to the player, to the first state in which the first side face 516 faces forward and is visible to the player. switch. In this way, the body portion 510 can return quickly using the force of the spring 5133 when returning from the second state to the first state.

As described above, the right driving mechanism portion 513 (and the left driving mechanism portion 512) correspond to driving means for switching the body portion 510 from the first state to the second state against the stress of the spring 5133. . Further, the spring 5133 corresponds to a stress generating means for generating stress for returning the body portion 510 in the second state to the first state.

A detailed configuration of the rotating accessory 515 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. FIG. 12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams illustrating the rotation operation of the rotating accessory 515. FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying the internal configuration of the rotating accessory 515. As shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the first light emitting mode of the rotating accessory 515. As shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second light emission mode of the rotating accessory 515. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12 , the rotating accessory 515 includes a main body 5150 and a rotating shaft 5157 . The main body part 5150 has a box-shaped outer shape imitating mahjong tiles, and is made of transparent resin. The body portion 5150 has six outer surfaces, a first surface 5151, a second surface 5152, a third surface 5153, a fourth surface 5154, a fifth surface 5155, and a sixth surface 5156, each of which is flat. It has The first surface 5151 and the second surface 5152 are main surfaces that become the front surface and the back surface of the mahjong tile, and are formed on the two surfaces with the widest area among the six surfaces of the main body 5150 . The first surface 5151 and the second surface 5152 are adjacent to and perpendicular to the third surface 5153, the fourth surface 5154, the fifth surface 5155, and the sixth surface 5156, respectively. In FIG. 12(a), the main body 5150 corresponds to a state in which the mahjong tiles are turned face down, with the first surface 5151 positioned on the lower side and the second surface 5152 positioned on the upper side.

The third surface 5153 and the fourth surface 5154 are end surfaces that become the top surface and the bottom surface of the mahjong tile, and are formed on the two surfaces with the smallest area among the six surfaces of the main body 5150, respectively. In FIG. 12A, the third surface 5153 is located on the upper right side, and the fourth surface 5154 is located on the lower left side. The fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156 are end surfaces that become the left side and the right side of the mahjong tile, and a rotating shaft 5157 is provided near the approximate center of the surface. In FIG. 12A, the fifth surface 5155 is positioned on the lower right side, and the sixth surface 5156 is positioned on the upper left side. The fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156 are adjacent to and perpendicular to the first surface 5151, the second surface 5152, the third surface 5153, and the fourth surface 5154, respectively.

The rotating accessory 515 is configured to be rotatable around a rotating shaft 5157 provided on the fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156 of the main body 5150 . By this rotation, the rotating accessory 515 is turned to the front side of the gaming machine 1 among the first surface 5151, the second surface 5152, the third surface 5153, and the fourth surface 5154. Possible sides can be changed. The rotating shaft 5157 is configured to be rotated by a driving force of a driving section including a motor (not shown). The drive unit is connected to the sub-control board 90 via the lamp control board 107 (FIG. 6), and the rotation operation is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 .

As shown in FIG. 13, the inside of the body portion 5150 is hollow, and the light guide member 518 is arranged in the inner space. The light guide member 518 is a member that guides or diffuses light received from a specific direction in another direction, and is made of transparent resin. The light guide member 518 includes a light guide portion 5181 and a light diffusion portion 5182 . The light guide portion 5181 has a solid cylindrical shape and guides light received from one end face to the other end face. The light diffusing portion 5182 is a portion having uneven light diffusing surfaces formed on both sides of the light guide portion 5181 . is diffused and irradiated from the other light diffusion surface.

The rotating accessory 515 has a first surface 5151 and a second surface 5152 facing each other with the light guide member 518 interposed therebetween, and a third surface 5153 and a fourth surface 5154 facing each other with the light guide member 518 interposed therebetween. The fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156 face each other with the light guide member 518 interposed therebetween. The light guide member 518 is arranged such that one light diffusion surface of the light diffusion portion 5182 faces the first surface 5151 and the other light diffusion surface faces the second surface 5152 . Further, the light guide member 518 is arranged so that one end face of the light guide portion 5181 faces the third face 5153 and the other end face faces the fourth face 5154 . These configurations allow

As shown in FIG. 14A, the rotating accessory 515 guides the light received from the third surface 5153 to the fourth surface 5154 by the light guide portion 5181 of the light guide member 518, and emits the light from the fourth surface 5154. can be made Further, the rotating accessory 515 can guide the light received from the fourth surface 5154 to the third surface 5153 by the light guide portion 5181 of the light guide member 518 and emit the light from the third surface 5153 . As shown in FIG. 14B, the body portion 510 of the second movable accessory 51 is provided with a first light irradiation portion 5111 and a second light irradiation portion 5112 . The first light irradiating section 5111 and the second light irradiating section 5112 are configured to be capable of emitting light by means of LEDs, and irradiate the rotating accessory 515 with light. The first light irradiation section 5111 and the second light irradiation section 5112 are connected to the sub-control board 90 via the lamp control board 107 (FIG. 6), and lighting is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 . The first light irradiation unit 5111 emits light downward, irradiates the rotating accessory 515 on the lower side with light, and emits light further downward via the rotating accessory 515 . The light irradiated from the first light irradiation section 5111 to the third surface 5153 is guided to the fourth surface 5154 by the light guide section 5181 and emitted from the fourth surface 5154 .

As shown in FIG. 7, when the second movable role 51 and the fifth movable role 52 are in the second mode, the light emitted from the fourth surface 5154 of the rotating role 515 is near the center of the image display device 7 (near the center of the gaming machine 1) is irradiated. Since the rotating role 525 of the fifth movable role 52 has the same configuration as the rotating role 515 of the second movable role 51, as shown in FIG. When the fifth movable accessory 52 is in the second mode, not only the five rotating accessories 515 of the second movable accessory 51 but also the eight rotating accessories 525 of the fifth movable accessory 52 are displayed from the fourth surface. Light is applied toward the vicinity of the center of the device 7 . As a result, it is possible to execute an effect in which light is emitted from the 13 rotating accessories all at once toward the vicinity of the center of the image display device 7, thereby improving the interest.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), the rotating accessory 515 can diffuse the light received from the first surface 5151 by the light diffusing surface of the light guide member 518 so that the second surface 5152 can emit surface light. In addition, the rotary accessory 515 can diffuse the light received from the second surface 5152 by the light diffusion surface of the light guide member 518, thereby causing the first surface 5151 to emit surface light. As shown in FIG. 15(b), the body portion 510 of the second movable accessory 51 is provided with a second light irradiation portion 5112. As shown in FIG. The second light irradiation unit 5112 is configured to be capable of emitting light by means of an LED, and irradiates the rotating accessory 515 with light. The second light irradiation unit 5112 emits light forward, irradiates light onto the rotating accessory 515 on the front side, and emits light further forward through the rotating accessory 515 . The light emitted from the second light irradiation section 5112 to the first surface 5151 is diffused by the light guide section 5181, and the second surface 5152 emits surface light.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the second movable accessory 51 and the fifth movable accessory 52 are in the second mode, if the second surface 5152 of the rotating accessory 515 emits surface light, the light emitting surface is in front of the gaming machine 1. and is visible to the player. Since the rotating role 525 of the fifth movable role 52 has the same configuration as the rotating role 515 of the second movable role 51, as shown in FIG. When the fifth movable accessory 52 is in the second mode, the second surfaces of not only the five rotating accessories 515 of the second movable accessory 51 but also the eight rotating accessories 525 of the fifth movable accessory 52 emit surface light. do. As a result, it is possible to carry out an effect in which the 13 rotating accessories are surface-illuminated all at once, and the interest can be improved.

7 and 14, the effect control microcomputer 91 directs the fourth surface 5154 toward the center of the game machine 1 rather than the third surface 5153. Light is emitted from 5111 to the third surface 5153 and the fourth surface 5154 is caused to emit light to illuminate the vicinity of the center of the image display device 7 . 7 and 15, the effect control microcomputer 91 irradiates the first surface 5151 with the second surface 5152 facing the front of the game machine 1. By doing so, the player can visually recognize the second surface 5152 that emits surface light.

6. Operation of Third Movable Accessory 53 The detailed configuration and operation of the third movable accessory 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. FIG. 16 to 19, illustration of the fourth movable accessory 54 is omitted. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying the third movable accessory 53 at the retracted position (first position). FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying the third movable accessory 53 that has started to move upward from the retracted position. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the third movable accessory 53 moved further upward than in FIG. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the third movable accessory 53 at the advanced position (second position). The third movable accessory 53 is arranged on the back side of the fourth movable accessory 54, and when moving from the retracted position (first position) to the advanced position (second position), the position shown in FIGS. 18, and changes in the order of FIG. The production control microcomputer 91 performs drive control for operating the third movable accessory 53 during game production (display production), initial operation when the power is turned on, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 16, the third movable accessory 53 includes a decorative portion 530, an arm portion 531, and a guide 532. The decorative portion 530 has a substantially rectangular decorative surface. , is configured to be reciprocally movable in the vertical direction. Light emitters such as LEDs are arranged inside the decorative surface, and the decorative surface can perform a specific light emission effect. A guide 532 is provided at the lower end of the decorative portion 530 . The arm portion 531 is a resin member having a curved shape, and has a distal end portion 533 , a proximal end portion 534 , a first curved portion 5311 and a second curved portion 5312 . A distal end portion 533 of the arm portion 531 is slidably fixed to a guide 532 . A proximal end portion 534 of the arm portion 531 is configured to be rotatable by driving force from a driving portion (not shown). The arm portion 531 can slide the distal end portion 533 in the guide 532 in the horizontal direction by swinging about the base end portion 534 as a rotation axis, thereby moving the decorative portion 530 in the vertical direction.

The first curved portion 5311 is provided between the distal end portion 533 and the proximal end portion 534 and is a portion that is bent so that the extension direction of the arm portion 531 changes. The second curved portion 5312 is provided between the first curved portion 5311 and the distal end portion 533 and is a portion that is bent so that the extension direction of the arm portion 531 is further changed. When the decoration portion 530 is moved while sliding the distal end portion 533 of the arm portion 531 , the arm portion 531 contacts the decoration portion 530 due to the curved shape formed by the first curved portion 5311 and the second curved portion 5312 . configured not to.

The arm portion 531 is arranged on the left side of the decoration portion 530 , the base end portion 534 is positioned on the left side of the decoration portion 530 , and the tip portion 533 is positioned below the decoration portion 530 . The base end portion 534 is positioned to the right of the base end portion 534 . The linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the first curved portion 5311 and the linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the second curved portion 5312 are each shorter than the linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the distal end portion 533. is configured to be As a result, the maximum diameter when the arm portion 531 rotates around the base end portion 534 is the linear distance from the base end portion 534 to the distal end portion 533 . and the second curved portion 5312 can be prevented from contacting (interfering with) the base frame 600 or the like. Since the arm portion 531 has a bent shape, when the distal end portion 533 is positioned on the left end side of the guide 532 as shown in FIG. Located on the left. As will be described later, this can prevent the arm portion 531 from contacting (interfering with) the decorative portion 530 when the base end portion 534 is rotated to the left.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the distal end portion 533 of the third movable accessory 53 is located on the left end side of the guide 532, the decorative portion 530 is in the lowest position (retracted position). When the proximal end portion 534 is rotated counterclockwise from this state, the distal end portion 533 slides rightward along the guide 532 and the decorative portion 530 starts to move upward as shown in FIG. Since the linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the second curved portion 5312 is shorter than the linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the distal end portion 533, when the proximal end portion 534 is rotated to the left, the second curved portion 531 of the arm portion 531 is bent. The contact of the curved portion 5312 with the base frame 600 is suppressed.

When the proximal end portion 534 is further rotated to the left, the distal end portion 533 slides further to the right and is positioned near the right end of the guide 532 as shown in FIG. 18 . At this time, since the arm portion 531 has a bent shape formed by the first curved portion 5311 and the second curved portion 5312, the arm portion 531 bypasses the outer periphery of the decorative portion 530 between the proximal end portion 534 and the distal end portion 533. It becomes such a configuration. That is, the arm portion 531 can hold the decoration portion 530 via the distal end portion 533 so as to bypass the outer periphery of the decoration portion 530 . Thereby, contact (interference) between the arm portion 531 and the decorative portion 530 can be suppressed. A slide mechanism in which a plurality (three in this case) of plate members 535, 536, and 537 are laminated is provided on the rear surface of the decorative portion 530, and the plurality of plate members 535, 536, and 537 slide relative to each other. By changing the position, the decoration part 530 is configured to be able to reciprocate in the vertical direction. Specifically, the decorative portion 530 is arranged on the front surface of the plate member 535 and fixed to the plate member 535 so as to be vertically slidable. The plate member 535 is arranged in front of the plate member 536 and fixed to the plate member 536 so as to be vertically slidable. The plate member 536 is arranged on the front surface of the plate member 537 and fixed to the plate member 537 so as to be vertically slidable. The plate member 537 is fixed to the base frame 600 .

When the proximal end portion 534 is further rotated to the left, the distal end portion 533 slides leftward from the vicinity of the right end of the guide 532 and returns to the vicinity of the left end of the guide 532, as shown in FIG. As a result, the decorative portion 530 is in the uppermost position (advanced position). When returning the decorative portion 530 from the advanced position to the retracted position, the procedure described above is reversed. Specifically, first, when the proximal end portion 534 rotates to the right from the state of FIG. 19, the distal end portion 533 slides leftward along the guide 532, and the decorative portion 530 moves downward. As a result, it stops at the retracted position shown in FIG. 17 via the position shown in FIG.

As described above, since the arm portion 531 has a bent shape formed by the first curved portion 5311 and the second curved portion 5312, when the decorative portion 530 is lifted upward, as shown in FIG. It can be seen that the configuration is such that it bypasses the outer circumference of the decorative portion 530 . As a result, contact between the arm portion 531 and the decorative portion 530 can be suppressed while the arm portion 531 is lifting the decorative portion 530 . In addition, the linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the first curved portion 5311 and the linear distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the second curved portion 5312 of the arm portion 531 are respectively greater than the distance from the proximal end portion 534 to the distal end portion 533. It can be seen that it is shorter than the straight line distance to As a result, when the arm portion 531 rotates and the tip portion moves rightward from the left end, the contact of the first curved portion 5311 and the second curved portion 5312 with the base frame 600 or the like can be suppressed.

7. Operation of Fourth Movable Accessory 54 The detailed configuration and operation of the fourth movable accessory 54 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 20, and 21. FIG. In FIG. 3, the first aspect of the fourth movable accessory 54 is illustrated. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second mode of the fourth movable accessory 54. As shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the third mode of the fourth movable accessory 54. As shown in FIG. The fourth movable accessory 54 changes in the order of FIGS. 3 and 20 when moving from the retracted position (first position) to the advanced position (second position). The production control microcomputer 91 performs drive control to operate the fourth movable accessory 54 during game production (display production), initial operation when power is turned on, and the like.

The fourth movable accessory 54 has a decoration portion 540 , an arm portion 541 and a gear 543 . The decorative portion 540 has a substantially rectangular decorative surface and is rotatably fixed at the tip of the arm portion 541 . Light emitters such as LEDs are arranged inside the decorative surface, and the decorative surface can perform a specific light emission effect. The arm part 541 is an elongated member made of resin, and has the decoration part 540 rotatably attached to the distal end part and the base end part 546 rotatably fixed. The arm portion 541 can vertically move the decorative portion 540 at the distal end portion by swinging motion about the base end portion 546 as a rotation axis. A guide 545 is provided on the base end side of the arm portion 541, and a projection portion 544 provided on a gear 543 is engaged therewith.

The gear 543 is configured to be rotatable by driving force of a motor (not shown). A protrusion 544 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the gear 543, and its position changes as the gear 543 rotates. The projecting portion 544 is engaged with a guide 545 of the arm portion 541 , and when the projecting portion moves inside the guide 545 , the arm portion 541 swings up and down around the base end portion 546 as a rotation axis.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the projecting portion 544 of the fourth movable accessory 54 is positioned at one end (base end side) of the guide 545, the decorative portion 540 is at the lowest position (retracted position). is in a state of From this state, when the gear 543 is rotated to the right, the protrusion 544 moves from one end (base end side) of the guide 545 to the other end (distal end side). 540 starts moving upward. As the gear 543 rotates further to the right, the protrusion 544 returns from the other end (distal end) of the guide 545 to one end (base end) as shown in FIG. As a result, the decorative portion 540 is in the uppermost position (advanced position). As shown in FIG. 21, the decoration part 540 can perform a rotating effect at the advanced position. At this time, a light emission effect is also performed. When returning the decorative portion 540 from the advanced position to the retracted position, the procedure described above is reversed. Specifically, first, when the gear 543 rotates to the left from the state shown in FIG. 20, the decorative portion 540 moves downward. As a result, it stops at the retracted position shown in FIG.

8. Operation of First Movable Accessory 55 The detailed configuration and operation of the first movable accessory 55 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 7, and 22-27. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the first movable accessory 55 is arranged on the back surface of the second movable accessory 51 . FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the first movable accessory 55 at the retracted position. In FIG. 22, illustration of the second movable accessory 51 is omitted. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the internal configuration of the first movable accessory 55. As shown in FIG. 24A and 24B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the first member 551. FIG. 25A and 25B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second member 552. FIG. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the first movable accessory 55 at the advanced position. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating the second movable accessory 21 partially covering the boundary 556 of the first movable accessory 55. As shown in FIG. The performance control microcomputer 91 performs drive control to operate the first movable accessory 55 during game performance (display performance), initial operation when power is turned on, and the like.

The first movable accessory 55 is a gimmick arranged on the back side of the second movable accessory 51 and includes a first member 551 and a second member 552 . The first member 551 is arranged on the upper left side of the image display device 7 and has a U-shaped left decorative portion at the tip. The first member 551 is configured so that the distal end side including the left decorative portion can swing around the proximal end portion as a rotation axis. The second member 552 is substantially symmetrical to the first member 551, is arranged on the upper right side of the image display device 7, and has a U-shaped right decorative portion at the tip. The second member 552 is configured so that the distal end side including the right decorative portion can swing around the proximal end portion as a rotation axis. By swinging the first member 551 and the second member 552, the first movable accessory 55 is in a retracted position (first state) shown in FIGS. shown in FIG. 2, and a state (second state) at the advanced position. When the first movable accessory 55 is at the retracted position, it is generally hidden behind the second movable accessory 51 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when in the extended state, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the left decorative portion of the first member 551 and the right decorative portion of the second member 552 are brought close to each other, thereby forming a square-shaped accessory. configured to complete. Thus, the first movable accessory 55 is a combined movable accessory in which two U-shaped decorative parts (a left decorative part and a right decorative part) are combined to complete one accessory.

FIG. 23(a) shows the first movable role 55 in the first state, and FIG. 23(b) shows the first movable role 55 in the second state. The first movable accessory 55 further includes a rotating body 553 , a first gear 554 and a second gear 555 . The rotating body 553 is configured to be rotatable by a driving force of a motor (not shown). The rotating body 553 is connected to the base end of the first member 551 so as to be able to push and pull, and allows the tip side of the first member 551 to swing around the shaft of the first gear 554 as the rotation axis. It is configured. The first gear 554 is fixed to the first member 551 and engaged with the second gear 555 . The second gear 555 is configured as a base end portion of the second member 552 , and as the second gear 555 rotates, the tip of the second member 552 swings. As shown in FIG. 23(b), when the first member 551 and the second member 552 are in close proximity (merged state), the first movable accessory 55 can A boundary portion 556 is generated in the vertical direction between the .

A detailed configuration of the first movable accessory 55 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. As shown in FIG. 24(a), in the first movable accessory 55, when the rotating body 553 rotates to the right, the base end of the first member 551 is pulled rightward. As a result, the first member 551 rotates to the right around the first gear 554 as a rotation axis, so that the tip portion side of the first member 551 moves in the upper left direction. As shown in FIG. 24(b), when the rotor 553 rotates to the left, the proximal end of the first member 551 is pushed leftward. As a result, the first member 551 rotates to the left about the first gear 554 as a rotation axis, so that the tip portion side of the first member 551 moves in the lower right direction.

As shown in FIG. 25(a), in the first movable accessory 55, when the first gear 554 rotates to the right, the second gear 555 engaged with the first gear 554 rotates to the left. As a result, the distal end portion of the second member 552 moves in the upper right direction around the second gear 555 as a rotating shaft. As shown in FIG. 25(b), when the first gear 554 rotates to the left, the second gear 555 engaged with the first gear 554 rotates to the right. As a result, the distal end portion of the second member 552 moves in the lower left direction with the second gear 555 as the rotation axis.

FIG. 3 shows a state where the first movable accessory 55 is at the retracted position (first state) and the second movable accessory 51 is at the retracted position (first position). When both the first movable accessory 55 and the second movable accessory 51 are at the retracted position, the first member 551 and the second member 552 are generally hidden by the second movable accessory 51. FIG. 7 shows a state where the first movable accessory 55 is at the retracted position (first state) and the second movable accessory 51 is at the advanced position (second position). At this time, a part of each of the first member 551 and the second member 552 is hidden by the second movable accessory 51 .

26 and 27 show a state in which the first movable accessory 55 is in the advanced position (second state) and the second movable accessory 51 is in the retracted position (first position). . 26 and 27 show the same state for the first movable role 55 and the second movable role 51, but FIG. A dashed line indicates the covered portion. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the first movable accessory 55 is at the advanced position (second state) and the second movable accessory 51 is at the retracted position (first position), the first member 551 and the second member 552 is covered (hidden) by the second movable accessory 51 . In addition, the second movable accessory 51 may be configured to cover the entire boundary portion 556 . When the first movable accessory 55 is in the second state, the square accessory formed by bringing the left decorative portion of the first member 551 and the right decorative portion of the second member 552 close to each other is displayed as an image. It is positioned in front of the display device 7 . In addition, the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the square-shaped opening of the accessory. Thus, by performing a predetermined display effect with the image display device 7 through the square-shaped opening, it is possible to perform a combination effect with the character and the display. When the first movable accessory 55 is at the advanced position (second state) and the second movable accessory 51 is at the retracted position (first position), the second movable accessory 51 is positioned at the first member 551. It may be configured to partially cover the square-shaped accessory (decorative portion) formed by the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion of the second member 552 being close to each other. Alternatively, at this time, the second movable accessory 51 may be configured to cover the entire square accessory. In order for the second movable accessory 51 to cover part or all of the square shaped accessory, the second movable accessory 51 may have a shape extending downward from the shape shown in FIG. Alternatively, it may be attached below the position shown in FIG.

9. Examples of Effect, Modifications, and Modes of Actions of Second Movable Accessory 51 and Fifth Movable Accessory 52 Examples of effects of actions of the second movable accessory 51 and fifth movable accessory 52 are shown below.
[Effect A1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 can transition between the first state (FIG. 10) and the second state (FIG. 11). , and a spring 5133 that generates a stress in the direction of returning the second movable accessory 51 to the first state when the second movable accessory 51 is in the second state. According to this configuration, when returning the second movable accessory 51 from the second state (FIG. 11) to the first state (FIG. 10), the force of the spring 5133 can be used to speed up the return operation. Therefore, the switching operation of the second movable accessory 51 can be quickened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Effect A2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable role 51 further shifts the second movable role 51 from the first state (FIG. 10) to the second state ( 11), and the right drive mechanism 513 and the left drive mechanism 512 move the second movable accessory 51 against the stress of the spring 5133. Switch from the first state (FIG. 10) to the second state (FIG. 11). With this configuration, it is possible to easily apply the stress for the return operation to the spring 5133 .

[Effect A3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 further includes a first decorative member 517 (FIG. 10) and a second movable accessory 515 consisting of five rotating accessories 515. and a decorative member (FIG. 11), and when the second movable accessory 51 is in the first state, the first decorative member 517 (FIG. 10) becomes visible to the player and enters the second state. At this time, the second decorative member (FIG. 11) made up of five rotating accessories 515 becomes visible to the player. According to this configuration, the force of the spring 5133 allows the player to quickly switch the decorative member visually recognizable. As a result, the amusement of the game can be further improved.

[Effect A4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 has a body portion 510 having a first side surface 516 (FIG. 10) and a second side surface 511 (FIG. 11). The body portion 510 is configured to be capable of switching between a side visible to the player and a side invisible to the player by rotating. A first decorative member 517 (FIG. 10) and a second decorative member (FIG. 11) consisting of five rotary accessories 515 are provided on one side and the other side of the body portion 510, respectively. According to this configuration, the rotational movement of the main body 510 allows the player to quickly switch the decorative member that can be visually recognized. As a result, the amusement of the game can be further improved.

[Effect A5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 has a spring 5133 as a stress generating means, and when in the second state (FIG. 11), the second The spring 5133 is stretched more than in the state 1 (FIG. 10). According to this configuration, when returning the second movable accessory 51 from the second state (FIG. 11) to the first state (FIG. 10), the force of the spring 5133 can be used to speed up the return operation. Therefore, the switching operation of the second movable accessory 51 can be quickened. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Effect A6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 is positioned between the first position (FIG. 8) and the second position (FIGS. 10 and 11). , and when the second movable accessory 51 is in the second position (FIGS. 10 and 11), it changes from the first state (FIG. 10) to the second state (FIG. 11). configured to be switchable. According to this configuration, the second movable accessory 51 is switched between the first state and the second state at the second position in addition to the reciprocating movement between the first position and the second position. Since it is configured to be possible, a wide variety of movable effects can be performed. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Effect A7]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 is provided with a left driving mechanism portion 512 and a right driving mechanism portion 513 on both sides of the main body portion 510, respectively. A spring 5133 is arranged in the left drive mechanism part 512 and the right drive mechanism part 513, respectively, by rotating both ends of the body part 510 against the stress of the spring 5133, the second movable accessory 51 is switched from the first state (FIG. 10) to the second state (FIG. 11). According to this configuration, the second movable accessory 51 is provided on both sides of the main body 510 with a mechanism for rotating the main body 510 and a second movable accessory 51 that rotates when the second movable accessory 51 is in the second state. Since the spring 5133 is provided to generate a stress in the direction of returning the movable accessory 51 to the first state, switching between the second movable accessory 51 and the second state can be performed more quickly. . As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Effect B1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the rotating accessory 515 has a first surface 5151, a second surface 5152, a third surface 5153, and a fourth surface 5154 on the outer surface. A light guide member 518 is provided inside, and the light guide member 518 diffuses the light received by the rotating accessory 515 from the first surface 5151 and causes the second surface 5152 to emit surface light. and a light guiding portion 5181 that guides the light received from the third surface 5153 of the rotary object 515 to the fourth surface 5154 and emits the light from the fourth surface 5154 . According to this configuration, the rotating accessory 515 can perform the effect of emitting light from the second surface 5152 and the effect of emitting light from the fourth surface 5154, and these effects improve the interest of the game. can be made

[Effect B2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the light diffusing section 5182 further diffuses the light received by the rotating accessory 515 from the second surface 5152 so that the first surface 5151 becomes the surface. Light is emitted, and the light guide section 5181 further guides the light received by the rotating accessory 515 from the fourth surface 5154 to the third surface 5153 and emits the light from the third surface 5153 . According to this configuration, the rotary accessory 515 can perform surface-emitting effects of the second surface 5152 and light emission from the fourth surface 5154, as well as effect of surface-emitting the first surface 5151 and It is possible to execute an effect of emitting light from the three surfaces 5153, and with these effects, a wide variety of light emitting effects can be performed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Effect B3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the rotating accessory 515 further includes a first surface 5151, a second surface 5152, a third surface 5153, and a fourth surface 5154. It is provided with a fifth surface 5155 and a sixth surface 5156 that are adjacent to each other, and is configured to be rotatable about an axis passing through the fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156 as a rotation axis. According to this configuration, among the first, second, third, and fourth surfaces 5151, 5152, 5153, and 5154 that can be issued, the surface visible to the player can be switched by rotating. As a result, a wide variety of lighting effects can be performed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Effect B4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the gaming machine 1 further includes a first light irradiation unit 5111, a second light irradiation unit 5112, and a rotary accessory 515 (not shown) that rotates. A driving unit, a rotation operation of the rotary accessory 515, and an effect control microcomputer 91 capable of controlling the light irradiation of each of the first light irradiation unit 5111 and the second light irradiation unit 5112 are provided. 7 and 14, the effect control microcomputer 91 directs the fourth surface 5154 toward the center of the game machine 1 rather than the third surface 5153, and the first light irradiation unit 5111 emits light from the first light irradiation unit 5111. The third surface 5153 is irradiated with light, the fourth surface 5154 is caused to emit light, and the vicinity of the center of the image display device 7 is irradiated. 7 and 15, the effect control microcomputer 91 irradiates the first surface 5151 with the second surface 5152 facing the front of the game machine 1. By doing so, the player can visually recognize the second surface 5152 that emits surface light. According to this configuration, the plurality of 515 can perform an effect of irradiating the vicinity of the center of the image display device 7 all at once, or an effect of simultaneously illuminating surfaces visible to the player, thereby increasing the interest of the game. can be improved.

[Effect B5]
As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has a plurality of rotating accessories 515 (five here). According to this configuration, it is possible to perform an effect in which each of the plurality of rotating accessories 515 emits surface light and an effect in which light is emitted.

[Effect B6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the first surface 5151 and the second surface 5152 are opposed to each other via the light guide member 518, and the third surface 5153 and the fourth surface 5153, respectively. The fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156 face each other via the light guide member 518, and the first surface 5151, the second surface 5152, and the third surface 5153, respectively. , and the fourth surface 5154 . According to this configuration, when the rotation axis is the axis passing through the fifth surface 5155 and the sixth surface 5156, the first surface 5151, the second surface 5152, the third surface 5153, and the fourth surface 5154 are rotated. can be directed to the front of the gaming machine 1 to be visible to the player. As a result, it is possible to switch the surface visible to the player among the four surfaces by rotating, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

[Effect B7]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the light guide section 5181 has a cylindrical outer shape, and the light diffusion sections 5182 are provided on both sides of the light guide section 5181. , respectively have an uneven shape. Accordingly, light can be guided from one end surface of the light guide portion 5181 to the other end surface, and loss when light received from the third surface 5153 is guided to the fourth surface 5154 can be suppressed. In addition, the concave-convex shape of the light diffusing portion 5182 can diffuse and radiate the light incident from one side from the other side. Thereby, surface emission can be made more uniform.

Modified examples of actions of the second movable accessory 51 and the fifth movable accessory 52 are shown below.
[Modification A1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the spring 5133 is used as a member for generating stress in the direction of returning the second movable accessory 51 to the first state. However, the member that generates the stress in the direction of returning the second movable accessory 51 to the first state is not limited to the spring. For example, it may be an actuator or a weight. Further, the spring is not limited to a coil spring, and may be a leaf spring or the like.

[Modification A2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the second movable accessory 51 is provided with two drive means, a right drive mechanism portion 513 and a left drive mechanism portion 512. . However, the number of driving means may be one, or three or more. Also, the drive means may be provided at locations other than both ends of the body portion 510 . Further, the main body portion 510 is assumed to rotate with the right and left sides as the rotation axis. However, the second movable accessory 51 may rotate with the front-rear direction or the vertical direction as the rotation axis.

[Modification A3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the body portion 510 switches between the first state and the second state by rotating. However, the body portion 510 may switch between the first state and the second state depending on changes in position or orientation.
[Modification B4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the rotating accessory 515 is box-shaped with six sides. However, the rotating accessory 515 may be a three-dimensional object having seven or more faces, or a three-dimensional object having five or less faces.

[Modification B5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the rotating accessory 515 is rotatable. However, the rotating accessory 515 can also be implemented as a non-rotating configuration. That is, it can be realized as a box-like accessory in which the light guide member 518 is placed and which is fixed or movable.

A first aspect example of the gaming machine of the present embodiment having the second movable accessory 51 is shown below.
[Aspect A1]
A gaming machine comprising a movable accessory,
The movable accessory can transition between a first state and a second state, and when the movable accessory is in the second state, the movable accessory can be returned to the first state. comprising a stress-generating means for generating stress,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect A2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1,
The movable accessory further comprises driving means for switching the movable accessory from the first state to the second state,
the driving means switches the movable member from the first state to the second state against the stress of the stress generating means;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect A3]
The gaming machine according to aspect A2,
The movable accessory further includes a first decorative portion and a second decorative portion, and when the movable accessory is in the first state, the first decorative portion is becomes visible, and when in the second state, the second decorative portion becomes visible to the player;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect A4]
The gaming machine according to aspect A3,
The movable accessory has a main body that can switch between a side visible to the player and a side invisible to the player by rotating,
The first decorative portion and the second decorative portion are provided on one side and the other side of the body portion, respectively.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect A5]
The gaming machine according to aspect A4,
The movable accessory includes a spring as the stress generating means, and in the second state, the spring is stretched more than in the first state,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect A6]
The gaming machine according to aspect A5,
The movable accessory is configured to be reciprocally movable between a first position and a second position, and when the movable accessory is at the second position, the movable accessory moves from the first state to the second position. configured to be switchable between two states,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect A7]
The gaming machine according to aspect A6,
The movable accessory has the driving means and the stress generating means arranged on both sides of the main body,
The driving means switches the movable accessory from the first state to the second state by rotating both ends of the body portion against the stress of the stress generating means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

A second aspect example of the gaming machine of the present embodiment having the second movable accessory 51 is shown below.
[Aspect B1]
A gaming machine comprising a movable accessory,
The movable accessory has a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface on the outer surface, and has a light guide member inside,
The light guide member is
a light diffusing section that diffuses the light received by the movable accessory from the first surface and causes the second surface to emit surface light;
a light guide section that guides the light received from the third surface of the movable accessory to the fourth surface and emits the light from the fourth surface;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B2]
The gaming machine according to aspect B1,
The light diffusion unit further diffuses the light received by the movable accessory from the second surface to cause the first surface to emit surface light,
The light guide section further guides the light received by the movable accessory from the fourth surface to the third surface and emits the light from the third surface.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B3]
The gaming machine according to aspect B1 or aspect B2,
The movable part further has fifth and sixth surfaces adjacent to the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, and the fourth surface, respectively. a surface, and is rotatable about an axis passing through the fifth surface and the sixth surface as a rotation axis,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B4]
The gaming machine according to aspect B3 further comprises
a first light irradiation means capable of irradiating the movable accessory with light from a first direction;
a second light irradiation means capable of irradiating the movable accessory with light from a second direction;
a driving means for rotating the movable accessory;
a control means capable of controlling the rotation of the movable accessory and the light irradiation of each of the first light irradiation means and the second light irradiation means,
The control means is
irradiating the third surface with light from the first light irradiation means in a state in which the fourth surface is directed toward the center of the gaming machine rather than the third surface;
irradiating the first surface with light from the second light irradiation means with the second surface facing forward of the gaming machine;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B5]
The gaming machine according to aspect B4,
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of movable accessories.
[Aspect B6]
The gaming machine according to aspect B5,
The first surface and the second surface face each other with the light guide member interposed therebetween and are orthogonal to the third surface and the fourth surface, respectively,
The fifth surface and the sixth surface are opposed to each other with the light guide member interposed therebetween, and are respectively the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, and the third surface. are orthogonal to each of the four faces and
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B7]
The gaming machine according to aspect B6,
The light guide section has a cylindrical outer shape,
The light diffusion section is provided on both sides of the light guide section, and each has an uneven shape.
A gaming machine characterized by:

10. Effect Examples, Modifications, and Aspects of the Action of the Third Movable Accessory 53 Examples of the effect of the action of the third movable accessory 53 are shown below.
[Effect C1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the third movable accessory 53 has a decorative portion 530 that can move upward, and a distal end portion 533 is connected to the decorative portion 530. and an arm portion 531 that moves the decoration portion 530 by swinging motion with the end portion 534 as a rotation axis. The arm portion 531 has a curved shape so that the arm portion 531 does not come into contact with the decoration portion 530 when the decoration portion 530 is moved while the tip portion 533 is slidably moved. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the arm portion 531 from contacting (interfering with) the decorative portion 530 when the base end portion 534 is rotated.

[Effect C2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the distal end portion 533 of the arm portion 531 is fixed to the decoration portion 530 so as to be reciprocally movable in the horizontal direction. The arm portion 531 moves the decoration portion 530 upward while sliding the tip portion 533 to the right, and moves the decoration portion 530 while sliding the tip portion 533 to the left. Move downward. According to this configuration, the decorative portion 530 can be easily moved up and down by sliding the distal end portion 533 of the arm portion 531 in the horizontal direction. As a result, the rotational motion of the base end portion 534 of the arm portion 531 can be easily converted into the vertical movement of the decoration portion 530 .

[Effect C3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the arm portion 531 further includes a first arm portion 531 between a base end portion 534 and a tip end portion 533, in which the extension direction of the arm portion 531 changes. It has a curved portion 5311, and as shown in FIG. 16, when the tip portion 533 capable of reciprocating is positioned on the left side, the tip portion 533 is positioned on the right side of the base end portion 534. However, the first curved portion 5311 is located on the left side of the base end portion 534 . According to this configuration, the arm portion 531 can easily prevent the arm portion 531 from contacting (interfering with) the decorative portion 530 when the base end portion 534 is rotated to the left.

[Effect C4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the arm portion 531 further includes a first curved portion 5311 and a tip portion 533 between the first curved portion 5311 and the distal end portion 533. It has two curved portions 5312 and the distance from the proximal end 534 to the first curved portion 5311 and the second curved portion 5312 is less than the distance from the proximal end 534 to the distal end 533 . According to this configuration, the maximum diameter when the arm portion 531 rotates around the base end portion 534 is the linear distance from the base end portion 534 to the tip portion 533. Therefore, when the arm portion 531 rotates, the first It is possible to prevent the curved portion 5311 and the second curved portion 5312 from contacting (interfering) with the base frame 600 or the like.

[Effect C5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the distal end portion 533 of the arm portion 531 is positioned below the base end portion 534, and the decorative portion 530 is positioned downward. is slidably fixed in the According to this configuration, the arm portion 531 can easily move the decoration portion 530 vertically while sliding the distal end portion 533 in the horizontal direction. As a result, the rotational movement of the base end portion 534 of the arm portion 531 can be easily converted into vertical movement of the decoration portion 530 .

[Effect C6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the base end 534 of the arm portion 531 is located on the left side of the decoration portion 530, and the decoration portion 530 is positioned on the downward side. When the tip portion 533 is slid from the left side to the right side, it is slid from the right side to the left direction. According to this configuration, the decorative portion 530 can be easily moved in the vertical direction by rotating the arm portion 531 .

[Effect C7]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the gaming machine 1 further includes a plurality of (three in this case) plate members 535, 536, and 537 stacked on the back side of the decorative portion 530. The decorative portion 530 is configured to be able to reciprocate in the vertical direction by changing the relative positions of the plate members 535, 536, and 537 by sliding. According to this configuration, the lateral movement of the decorative portion 530 can be restricted by the slide mechanism.

A modification of the action of the third movable accessory 53 is shown below.
[Modification C1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the arm portion 531 is provided with two curved portions, a first curved portion 5311 and a second curved portion 5312. FIG. However, the arm portion 531 may be configured to have only one curved portion, or may have three or more curved portions.

[Modification C2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the distal end portion 533 of the arm portion 531 is slidably fixed to the decoration portion 530 . However, the distal end portion 533 may be fixed to the decorative portion 530 in such a manner that it cannot be slidably moved.

A mode example of the game machine of the present embodiment having the third movable accessory 53 is shown below.
[Aspect C1]
A gaming machine comprising a movable accessory,
The movable accessory includes a decorative portion that can move in a first direction; an arm portion that has a distal end connected to the decorative portion and moves the decorative portion by a swinging motion about a base end that is a rotation axis; and
the distal end portion of the arm portion is fixed to the decorative portion so as to be slidable in a second direction intersecting the first direction;
The arm portion has a curved shape so that the arm portion does not come into contact with the decoration portion when the decoration portion is moved while the tip portion is slidably moved. .
[Aspect C2]
The gaming machine according to aspect C1,
the distal end of the arm is fixed to the decorative portion so as to be reciprocally movable in the second direction and in a third direction opposite to the second direction;
the decorative portion is reciprocally movable in the first direction and in a fourth direction opposite to the first direction;
The arm portion moves the decoration portion in the first direction while sliding the tip portion in the second direction, and the decoration portion while sliding the tip portion in the third direction. moving the unit in the fourth direction;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C3]
The gaming machine according to aspect C2,
The arm further has a first curved portion between the proximal end and the distal end, in which the extending direction of the arm changes,
When the tip portion capable of reciprocating movement is positioned on the third direction side, the tip portion is positioned on the second direction side with respect to the base end portion, and the first bending portion is: located on the third direction side relative to the base end,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C4]
The gaming machine according to aspect C3,
The arm portion further has a second curved portion between the first curved portion and the distal end portion, in which the extension direction of the arm portion changes,
the distance from the proximal end to the first curved portion and the second curved portion is less than the distance from the proximal end to the distal end;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C5]
The gaming machine according to aspect C4,
The distal end portion of the arm portion is positioned closer to the fourth direction side than the base end portion, and is slidably fixed to the decorative portion on the fourth direction side. Amusement machine.
[Aspect C6]
The gaming machine according to aspect C5,
The base end of the arm portion is positioned closer to the third direction side than the decorative portion, and when the decorative portion is moved from the fourth direction side toward the first direction side, , after the tip portion is slidably moved from the third direction side to the second direction, slidably moved from the second direction side to the third direction;
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C7]
The gaming machine according to aspect C6 further comprises
A slide mechanism is arranged on the back side of the decorative part and has a plurality of laminated plate members,
A gaming machine, wherein the decorative portion is configured to be reciprocally movable by changing relative positions of the plurality of plate members by sliding.

11. Effect Examples, Modifications, and Mode Examples of Actions of First Movable Accessory 55 Examples of effects of actions of the first movable accessory 55 are shown below.
[Effect D1]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 22 to 26, the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment includes a first movable role 55 having a first member 551 and a second member 552, a second movable role 51, , and the first movable accessory 55 has a first state in which the first member 551 and the second member 552 are relatively separated, and a state in which the first member 551 and the second member 552 are relatively close to each other. and the second state, and when the first movable role 55 is in the second state, the second movable role 51 is at least the boundary 556 between the first member 551 and the second member 552 It can be partially covered. According to this configuration, in the united accessory, the gap between the constituent members can be hidden by another accessory, so that the appearance of the united accessory can be improved. Thereby, improvement of interest can be aimed at.

[Effect D2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 22 to 26, the base ends of the first member 551 and the second member 552 are connected to the rotating shaft, and the tip ends thereof are connected to the rotating shaft. The first movable accessory 55 is configured to be swingable, and transitions from the first state to the second state by swinging the tip end portions of the first member 551 and the second member 552 . According to this configuration, in the united accessory, the gap between the constituent members can be hidden by another accessory, so that the appearance of the united accessory can be improved. Thereby, improvement of interest can be aimed at.

[Effect D3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3, 7, and 22 to 26, the second movable accessory 51 can reciprocate between the first position and the second position ( 3 and 7), and covers at least a portion of the boundary portion 556 of the first movable accessory 55 in the first position when the first movable accessory 55 is in the second state (see FIG. 26). ), when the first movable accessory 55 is in the first state, the first member 551 of the first movable accessory 55 and the At least a portion of each of the second members 552 is covered. According to this configuration, various effects can be performed by combining the position of the second movable accessory 51 and the state of the first movable accessory 55 . Thereby, improvement of interest can be aimed at.

[Effect D4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. A right decorative portion is provided on the tip side. According to this configuration, it is possible to perform an effect in which a new figure is completed by combining the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion. Thereby, improvement of interest can be aimed at.

[Effect D5]
The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment further includes an image display device 7, as shown in FIGS. The part and the right decorative part are positioned in front of the image display device 7 . According to this configuration, it is possible to combine the character effect by the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion and the display effect by the image display device 7 . Thereby, improvement of interest can be aimed at.

[Effect D6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 22 to 26, when the first movable accessory 55 is in the second state, an image is displayed between the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion. The device 7 is configured to be visible. According to this configuration, by performing a predetermined display effect by the image display device 7 through the space between the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion, a new effect can be performed by combining the character effect and the display effect. can be done. Thereby, improvement of interest can be aimed at.

A modification of the action of the third movable accessory 53 is shown below.
[Modification D1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the first movable role 55 is in the second state, the second movable role 51 is at the boundary between the first member 551 and the second member 552. At least a portion of the portion 556 is covered. However, the second movable accessory 51 may cover the entire boundary 556 between the first member 551 and the second member 552 when the first movable accessory 55 is in the second state.

[Modification D2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the first movable role 55 is in the second state, the second movable role 51 is at the boundary between the first member 551 and the second member 552. A portion of the portion 556 above the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion is covered. However, the second movable accessory 51 may cover at least part of the boundary 556 between the left decorative portion and the right decorative portion.

A mode example of the game machine of the present embodiment having the third movable accessory 53 is shown below.
[Aspect D1]
a first movable accessory having a first portion and a second portion;
A gaming machine comprising a second movable accessory,
The first movable accessory has a first state in which the first portion and the second portion are relatively separated, and a state in which the first portion and the second portion are relatively close to each other. can transition to a second state;
The second movable accessory can cover at least a portion of the boundary between the first portion and the second portion when the first movable accessory is in the second state. A game machine characterized by
[Aspect D2]
The gaming machine according to aspect D1,
Each of the first portion and the second portion is connected to a rotating shaft on the base end side, and configured to be swingable on the tip end side,
The first movable accessory transitions from the first state to the second state by swinging tip end portions of the first portion and the second portion. game machine.
[Aspect D3]
The gaming machine according to aspect D2,
The second movable accessory is
configured to be reciprocally movable between a first position and a second position,
covering at least a portion of the boundary of the first movable role in the first position when the first movable role is in the second state;
When the first movable accessory is in the first state, the first portion and the second portion of the first movable accessory are positioned at both the first position and the second position. covering at least part of each of the parts,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D4]
The gaming machine according to aspect D3,
The first movable accessory is provided with a first decorative portion on the tip side of the first portion, and a second decorative portion is provided on the tip side of the second portion. game machine.
[Aspect D5]
The gaming machine according to aspect D4 further comprises
Equipped with display means,
A gaming machine, wherein the first decorative part and the second decorative part of the first movable accessory are positioned in front of the display means when the second state is established.
[Aspect D6]
The gaming machine according to aspect D5,
The first movable accessory is configured such that the display means can be visually recognized from between the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion when in the second state.
A gaming machine characterized by:

12. Other Modifications The gaming machine 1 may not include some of the plurality of movable accessories described above, or may include other movable accessories. Further, in the gaming machine 1, two or more of the plurality of movable accessories may move simultaneously, or two or more movable accessories may move in conjunction with each other.

The motion directions and shapes of the plurality of movable accessories described above are examples, and are not limited to the above-described embodiments. Also, the operation timings of the plurality of movable accessories described above may be arbitrary timings.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but it is not limited to this. For example, instead of the pachinko game machine, the present invention may be applied to a reel-type game machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball game machine, or a mahjong ball game machine. When the game machine 1 is a slot machine, the game medium may be changed from game balls to game medals.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but is not limited to this. For example, instead of the game machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a game machine without a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed game machine.

In addition, among the plurality of production examples and/or modifications described above, two or more production examples and/or modifications may be combined. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 may include a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 7 . In this case, the display effects described above may be executed by the sub-display device.

The present aspect has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, but the above-described embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present aspect, and do not limit the present aspect. This aspect may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and this aspect includes equivalents thereof.

1... Game machine 2... Game board 51... Second movable accessory 52... Fifth movable accessory 53... Third movable accessory 54... Fourth movable accessory 55... First movable accessory 510... Main body 512... Left Drive mechanism part 513... Right drive mechanism part 515... Rotating accessory 518... Light guide member 521... Left decoration member 522... Right decoration member 530... Decoration part 531... Arm part 551... First member 552... Second member 556... Boundary Parts 5111 First light irradiation part 5112 Second light irradiation part 5133 Spring 5150 Body part 5181 Light guide part 5182 Light diffusion part 5311 First curved part 5312 Second curved part

Claims (1)

a first movable accessory having a first member and a second member;
A gaming machine comprising a second movable accessory,
The first movable accessory has a first state in which the first member and the second member are relatively separated, and a second state in which the first member and the second member are relatively close to each other. , and can transition to
The second movable accessory is
When the first movable accessory is in the first state, one side of the second movable accessory is visually recognized by the player by rotating while maintaining a state of covering at least a part of the first movable accessory. It is possible to switch between a first mode that enables the other side and a second mode that allows the other side to be visible to the player,
When the first movable accessory is in the second state, it is possible to cover at least part of the boundary between the first member and the second member ,
The first movable accessory is
When the second state is changed to the first state while the second movable accessory covers at least a portion of the first movable accessory, the portion covered by the second movable accessory increases. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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