JP7204340B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Some game machines, such as pachinko game machines and slot machines, are provided with an operable movable body and a light emitting means capable of emitting light.

In this type of game machine, there is a game machine that controls a light emitting means in synchronization with control of a movable body (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2004-242876

In the game machine described in Patent Document 1, when the movable body fails to operate normally due to a problem, light emission control is continuously executed without ending, giving the player a sense of discomfort. There was a problem that it could get lost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of suitably performing an effect according to the movable body.

The game machine of means A is
A game machine capable of playing,
a operable movable body;
a light emitting means capable of emitting light;
movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body;
light emission control means capable of controlling the light emission means to emit light according to the movement of the movable body;
with
The movable body control means is
performing control to start the movement of the movable body when a start condition is satisfied;
performing control to end the motion of the movable body when a termination condition is satisfied or when a specific time elapses after the motion of the movable body is started without the termination condition being satisfied;
The light emission control means controls a first light emission end condition that can be satisfied by the movable body having finished a predetermined operation, or a condition that the movable body has finished the predetermined operation but the first light emission end condition is not satisfied. terminating the control for causing the light emitting means to emit light when either of a second light emission end condition that can be satisfied when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the predetermined operation is satisfied;
The predetermined motion includes a plurality of types of motion patterns with different motion times of the movable body,
The predetermined period of time is longer than the specific period of time while being different according to the operation times of the plurality of types of operation patterns .
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute light emission control according to the movement of the movable body.
The game machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A) capable of playing,
an operable movable body (for example, the second movable body 401);
A light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a second effect LED 406);
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling (light emission control) to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to the operation of the movable body;
with
The control means causes the movable body to perform the predetermined motion when the movable body performs the predetermined motion (rotating motion until the motion time elapses and stops at the initial position after the motion time elapses). When the first termination condition (that the second rotation motor 405 is stopped and the initial position is detected) has been satisfied due to the termination, or the movable body has terminated the operation but the first termination condition is satisfied When the second end condition (upper limit time elapses) is satisfied due to the elapse of a predetermined time without stopping, the control (light emission control) for emitting light from the light emitting means is terminated (for example, the effect control CPU 120, A part that executes the processing of Sb017 to Sb019 in the movable body motion processing.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute light emission control according to the movement of the movable body.

The game machine of means B is
A game machine capable of playing,
a operable movable body;
sound output means capable of outputting sound;
movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body;
sound output control means capable of controlling output of sound from the sound output means in accordance with the movement of the movable body;
with
The movable body control means is
performing control to start the movement of the movable body when a start condition is satisfied;
performing control to end the motion of the movable body when a termination condition is satisfied or when a specific time elapses after the motion of the movable body is started without the termination condition being satisfied;
The sound output control means controls a first sound output termination condition that can be satisfied by the movable body having finished the predetermined motion, or a condition that the movable body has finished the predetermined motion but the first sound output termination condition is not satisfied. a second sound output termination condition that can be satisfied when a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the predetermined operation is satisfied, the control for outputting the sound from the sound output means is terminated;
The predetermined motion includes a plurality of types of motion patterns with different motion times of the movable body,
The predetermined period of time is longer than the specific period of time while being different according to the operation times of the plurality of types of operation patterns .
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute sound output control according to the motion of the movable body.
The gaming machine of means 2 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A) capable of playing,
an operable movable body (for example, the second movable body 401);
sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speakers 8L and 8R);
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling (sound output control) to output sound from the sound output means in accordance with the predetermined motion of the movable body;
with
The control means causes the movable body to perform the predetermined motion when the movable body performs the predetermined motion (rotating motion until the motion time elapses and stops at the initial position after the motion time elapses). When the first termination condition (that the second rotation motor 405 is stopped and the initial position is detected) has been satisfied due to the termination, or the movable body has terminated the operation but the first termination condition is satisfied Terminate the control (sound output control) for outputting sound from the sound output means when the second end condition (upper limit time elapses) is satisfied due to the passage of a predetermined time without stopping (for example, effect control A portion where the CPU 120 executes the processing of Sb017 to Sb020 in the movable body operation processing.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute sound output control according to the motion of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
Operation end detecting means (for example, second rotation origin position detection switch 408);
a time measuring means capable of measuring time (for example, an upper limit time timer);
with
The control means is
After the movable body starts to move, when it is detected by the motion end detecting means that the movable body has finished the predetermined motion (that the initial position is detected by turning off the signal during rotation), the first position is detected. It is determined that the end condition (the second rotation motor 405 is stopped and the initial position is detected) is satisfied,
When the movable body starts to operate, the timing means (upper limit time timer) starts timing, and when the movable body finishes the operation, the first termination condition is not satisfied and the timing means (upper limit time timer) ) determines that the second end condition (elapse of the upper limit time) has been met when the time measured by ) reaches a predetermined time (upper limit time).
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the control according to the predetermined motion of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to means 3,
The control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), the timing means (upper limit time timer ) to end the timing.
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the control according to the predetermined motion of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A movable body control means (for example, a motor control unit 409) for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, the second movable body 401),
The movable body control means is
performing control (rotation start control) to start the operation of the movable body when a start condition (reception of a rotation start command) is satisfied;
When a stop condition (receipt of rotation stop command) corresponding to the predetermined motion is satisfied, or when a specific time (stop time) elapses without the stop condition being satisfied after starting the motion of the movable body. It is characterized by performing control to stop the movement of the movable body.
According to this feature, since the motion of the movable body is stopped even when the end condition corresponding to the predetermined motion is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent the problem caused by the motion of the movable body being unable to end.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to means 5,
The predetermined time (for example, upper limit time) is longer than the specific time (for example, stop time).
According to this feature, even if the motion of the movable body ends without satisfying the termination condition corresponding to the predetermined motion, the light emission control can be terminated after the motion of the movable body is terminated. without giving a sense of incongruity.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The predetermined motion includes a plurality of types of motion patterns (eg, motion time 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 6 seconds) with different motion times of the movable body (eg, second movable body 401),
The predetermined time (for example, the upper limit time) is a common time (for example, 10 seconds) that is longer than the longest operation time (for example, 6 seconds) among the plurality of types of operation patterns.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to set the predetermined time according to each of the plurality of types of operation patterns, so the control load can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
the movable body (for example, the second movable body) is capable of rotating,
origin position detection means (for example, second rotation origin position detection switch 408) capable of detecting the origin position (initial position) of the movable body;
a movable body control means (for example, a motor control section 409) that controls the operation of the movable body (second movable body);
with
The movable body control means detects the origin position after the stop condition (receipt of a rotation stop command) corresponding to the predetermined motion is satisfied after the start of the rotation operation of the movable body. After the means detects the origin position (initial position), it continues to rotate at the maximum speed until it reaches the deceleration start position (braking start position), and moves from the deceleration start position (braking start position) toward the stop position. Perform deceleration control (see Figure 8-33)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the stopping condition is satisfied, the movable body can be stopped by a constant amount of rotation regardless of the position, so the appearance of the stopping operation of the movable body is improved.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention together with the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It may have.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine used by characteristic part 023SG from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an image display device, the display state of the image display device, and the viewing state of a stereoscopic image with both eyes of a player; (A) shows a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first origin position and the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position, and (B) is a state in which the second movable body is positioned at the second rendering position. It is a front view which shows the state which is. (A) is a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first intermediate position and the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position; (B) is a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first rendering position; FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position; FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the production unit as seen obliquely from the front; FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the production unit as viewed obliquely from behind; (A) is a perspective view showing the upper part of the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first origin position, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state seen from the opposite direction to (A). (A) is a perspective view showing the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is in the first intermediate position, and (B) is the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is in the first effect position. It is a perspective view showing. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 1st movable part from diagonally forward. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the structure of the 1st movable part from diagonally behind. (A) is a rear view showing the first movable portion at the first intermediate corresponding position, and (B) is a rear view showing the first movable portion at the first effect corresponding position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first origin position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. It is a rear view which shows the state in which a 1st movable body exists in a 1st origin position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first intermediate position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. It is a rear view which shows the state in which a 1st movable body exists in a 1st intermediate position. (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first effect position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. It is a back view which shows the state in which a 1st movable body exists in a 1st production|presentation position. (A) shows a state in which the first movable part drops from the position corresponding to the first origin and stops at the first intermediate position, and (B) shows the first movable part corresponding to the first intermediate position as the driving body descends. It is a schematic diagram showing a state of falling from the position, and (C) a state where the first movable part and the driving body are stopped at the first effect corresponding position. (A) shows a state in which the first movable part drops from the position corresponding to the first origin and stops at the position corresponding to the first intermediate position; It is a schematic diagram showing a state in which it does not fall from the position, and (C) shows a state in which the first movable part and the driving body are stopped at the first effect corresponding position. (A) to (F) are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation of the first movable body in the movable body effect. It is a back view which shows the state where the 1st movable body is located in the 1st production|presentation position. (A) is a cross-sectional view along AA in FIG. 8-22, (B) is a state in which the first movable body is raised to the first origin position, and (C) is a cross-sectional view along BB in FIG. 8-22. . (A) is a CC sectional view of FIG. 8-22, (B) is a state in which the first movable body is raised to the first origin position, and (C) is a DD sectional view of FIG. 8-22. . FIG. 8-23 is a cross-sectional view along EE of FIG. 8-22; (A) is a front view showing the first rotation state of the second movable body 401, and (B) is a front view showing the second rotation state. It is a rear view which shows the state which removed the base part of the 2nd movable body. It is a block diagram relevant to control of a 2nd production|presentation apparatus. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. (A) is a diagram showing an operating time determination table, (B) is a diagram showing a light emission pattern determination table, and (C) is a diagram showing a sound pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd movable body operation|movement process. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of control contents of a motor control unit; It is a timing chart which shows the stop condition of the motor for 2nd rotation. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing operation states of respective units associated with execution of an operation notice; FIG. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing operation states of respective units associated with execution of an operation notice; FIG. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing operation states of respective units associated with execution of an operation notice; FIG.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

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

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the special game and the variable display of the decoration pattern which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability-high base state, a high-probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and a normal state is also called a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

Incidentally, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some big-hit types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

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

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON, initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON, it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102, an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 checks the backup data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal, the CPU 103 performs restoration processing (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 023SG)
Next, the characterizing portion 023SG of this embodiment will be described. In addition, in the description of each step of the flow chart in the present embodiment, for example, "step S1" is abbreviated as "S1" or "023SGS1", "normal reach" is abbreviated as "N reach", "Super reach" may be abbreviated as "S reach" or "SP reach". In addition, the configuration having the same function as that of the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description or having a different form, arrangement position, etc., will be omitted from detailed description by attaching the same reference numerals. In the following, the front side of FIG. 8-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1A, and the back side is the rear (rear) side. The direction will be used as a reference. Incidentally, the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1A in the present embodiment is the facing face facing the player playing the pachinko gaming machine 1A.

(Pachinko machine structure)
Next, the structure of the pachinko game machine 1A used in the characterizing portion 023SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine used in the characteristic portion 023SG. FIG. 8-2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration on the main board.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the pachinko game machine 1A used in the characterizing portion 023SG of the present embodiment has, between the game board 2 and the image display device 5 arranged on the back side of the game board 2, A production unit 500 having a first production device 300 and a second production device 400 is provided. Further, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying not only two-dimensional (2D) images but also stereoscopic (3D) images.

(Image display device 5)
Next, the image display device 5 used in the characterizing portion 023SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the image display device, the display state of the image display device, and the viewing state of the stereoscopic image with both eyes of the player.

The image display device 5 according to the present embodiment is capable of displaying 2D images as well as displaying 3D images. A configuration for displaying a stereoscopically viewable 3D image in the image display device 5 will be briefly described below.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the image display device 5 includes an image liquid crystal panel 900 for displaying a 3D image, which is a stereoscopic image (video) as an image that can be viewed stereoscopically. It has a backlight 901 that emits planar light toward the front side, and a parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 that is provided on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 900 with a predetermined gap from the image liquid crystal panel 900 . , and an image display device comprising a parallax barrier type autostereoscopic liquid crystal display device. The image display device 5 performs variable display of decorative symbols during the variable display period of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

The parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is a shutter that prevents the left eye of the player from viewing the image for the right eye displayed in the form of a vertically long strip on the liquid crystal panel for image 900 and the right eye of the player from viewing the image for the left eye. A parallax barrier that displays a parallax barrier image having a vertically striped black portion and a transparent portion that enables the image for the right eye to be viewed by the right eye of the player and the image for the left eye to be viewed by the left eye of the player. The liquid crystal panel has relatively high optical transparency and is capable of an image display state and a transmissive display state in which all pixels are transparent and have no vertical striped black portions.

In other words, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 of the present embodiment is a parallax barrier including a parallax barrier for preventing the player's left eye from viewing the right-eye image and preventing the player's right eye from viewing the left-eye image. Display and fully transmissive display in which the parallax barrier is not displayed are possible.

In this embodiment, the image display device 5 uses a liquid crystal display device as the image liquid crystal panel 900. However, the device of the image liquid crystal panel 900 may be a CRT ( Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panel, or other image display type display device.

Further, the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is fixedly provided at a position on the back side of the game board 2 and in front of the player so as to overlap the image liquid crystal panel 900 .

The effect control CPU 120 stores two-dimensional (2D) image data and stereoscopic (3D) image data for displaying a stereoscopic image consisting of a right-eye image and a left-eye image according to the received effect control command. 123) outputs a command for reading necessary data to the VDP (display control unit 123).

In FIG. 8-3, the liquid crystal panel for image 900 has a vertical belt-like predetermined width that constitutes a stereoscopic image read from the image data ROM based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 120 by the VDP. A right-eye image (R) and a left-eye image (L) are alternately displayed. In the present embodiment, the display widths of the image for right eye (R) and the image for left eye (L) are uniform, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these display widths are set to the central portion of the screen. and ends may be different.

For example, when the player's viewpoint position is at the reference position X0, D0, an image corresponding to X0, D0 is displayed on the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 as shown in FIG. , for the right eye, each left-eye image (L) displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 900 is hidden and blocked by a black belt portion (shutter; also referred to as a non-transmissive portion), and each right-eye image ( R) is viewed through the non-black band portion (blank; also referred to as a transparent portion), so that only the right-eye image (R) is provided to the right eye, while the image liquid crystal panel 900 is provided to the left eye. Each right-eye image (R) displayed in the is hidden and blocked by a black belt portion (shutter; also referred to as a non-transmissive portion), and each left-eye image (L) is displayed as a non-black belt portion (blank; The left eye is provided with only the image for the left eye (L) by being viewed through the transparent portion), so that the player can view the image with the naked eye without wearing polarized glasses or the like. Stereoscopic images can be viewed.

In FIG. 8C, in order to facilitate understanding, the distance between the image liquid crystal panel 900 and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 is compared with the distance between the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910 and the player's eyes. , for the convenience of illustration, it is shown to be much smaller than the actual length, so the intersection position where the line segments indicating the line of sight of the right eye and left eye intersect moves forward or backward from the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 910. However, the actual amount of movement of these intersecting positions is very small.

In the present embodiment, stereoscopic vision is performed in which depth is sensed by utilizing binocular parallax in the line-of-sight direction of images seen by the right and left eyes. When the player views the 3D image displayed on the image display device 5 with both eyes, the direction of the line of sight when viewing an arbitrary part of the 3D image with the right eye and the left eye are different, and the difference in the direction of the line of sight ( The amount of parallax can be used to perceive depth. A position where the line-of-sight directions intersect is called a convergence position, and an angle formed by the line-of-sight directions at this convergence position is called a convergence angle. If the angle of convergence is large, the player perceives the 3D image as if it is close to him, and if the angle of convergence is small, the player perceives the 3D image as if it is far from him. there is

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the 3D image displayed on the image display device 5 in the first movable body effect projects forward (toward the player) from the image display surface of the image display device 5. However, it is possible to set a convergence position A where the apparent protrusion of the 3D image is small and a convergence position B where the effect image appears to be large. The distance corresponding to the rear part of the first movable body 301, the part where the 3D image appears to be at the convergence position A far from the player, and the distance corresponding to the front part of the first movable body 301, the game A portion where a 3D image appears to exist at the convergence position B close to the person may be realized. Accordingly, in the first movable body 301, the apparent degree of protrusion of the 3D image differs between the rear portion closer to the display area and the front portion farther from the display area, so that a more three-dimensional effect can be produced. In addition to the above-mentioned congestion positions A and B, it may be possible to execute an effect in which a plurality of congestion positions are set.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the convergence position is set so that the 3D image displayed on the image display device 5 projects from the image display surface of the image display device 5 to the front side (the side closer to the player). Although it is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the convergence position is set so that the effect image is arranged on the back side (far side from the player) from the display surface of the image display device 5. May be set.

Further, in the present embodiment, the character image Z1 (see FIG. 8-17 (A)) displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed in a state set to the convergence position B, and the convergence position B is the first movable By performing control so that the body 301 is within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction, the first movable body 301 at the close position and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 can be viewed in an integrated manner. Therefore, it is possible to perform a powerful production.

Further, when the first movable body 301 is positioned at a distant proximity position on the front side of the image display device 5, it is hidden by the first movable body 301 in the display area of the image display device 5, and the player can visually recognize it with both eyes. In addition to the occurrence of areas where the player cannot see, there are areas that the player can see with one eye but cannot see with the other eye. When a 3D image is displayed in such a region that can only be viewed with one eye, not only is the 3D image not stereoscopically viewable, but the 3D image may appear unclear and blurred. Therefore, in the display area near the periphery of the first movable body 301, which is an area visible only with one eye, the 3D image is not displayed (or replaced with a 2D image and displayed), and the display area is slightly away from the first movable body 301. Alternatively, the 3D image may be displayed only in the display area that the player can see with both eyes. In particular, when the 3D image is a moving image and the 3D image moves together with the first movable body 301, it is effective to display the 3D image only in the display area visible to the player with both eyes.

Further, in the present embodiment, a form in which a 3D image can be displayed in the movable body presentation by the first movable body 301 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. A 3D image may be displayed in an effect or other effects (for example, an advance notice effect, a big win effect, etc.), or a decorative pattern may be displayed as a 3D image.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stereoscopic image is displayed by the image display device comprising the parallax barrier type autostereoscopic liquid crystal display device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lenticular lens method is used. Alternatively, a stereoscopic image may be displayed using an integral imaging type autostereoscopic liquid crystal display device. Further, the stereoscopic vision is not limited to the stereoscopic vision with the naked eye, and the stereoscopic vision may be performed by wearing polarizing glasses or the like.

(Production unit 500)
Next, the effect unit 500 used in the characteristic portion 023SG of this embodiment will be described. 8-4, (A) shows a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first origin position and the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position, and (B) shows a state in which the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position. It is a front view which shows the state located in production position. FIG. 8-5 shows (A) a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first intermediate position and the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position, and (B) is a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first It is a perspective view showing a state in which the second movable body is positioned at the second origin position in the performance position.

As shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5, the effect unit 500 includes a base body 501 which is fixed to the back side of the game board 2 and has a substantially U-shape facing downward. It mainly has a production device 300 and a second production device 400 provided under the base body 501 .

The first movable body 301 has a first origin position positioned above the front side of the image display device 5 (see FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B)), and a lower position than the first origin position and the image display device 5 and the first effect position (see FIG. 8-5 (B)) located in front of the display area of , and can move in the vertical direction between the first origin position and the first effect position, or From the first origin position to the first intermediate position (see FIG. 8-5(A)) between the first origin position and the first advanced position (see FIG. 8-5(A)), it is possible to fall (movable) by its own weight.

The second movable body 401 has a second origin position (see FIG. 8-4(A)) positioned on the lower left side of the image display device 5 and a display area of the image display device 5 above the second origin position. and a second rendering position (see FIG. 8-4 (B)) located in front of the , and can move vertically between the two, and can rotate about the rotation axis centered in the front-back direction. there is

(First rendering device 300)
Next, details of the first effect device 300 will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the production unit as viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 8-7 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the production unit as viewed obliquely from behind. 8-8, (A) is a perspective view showing the upper part of the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is at the first origin position, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state viewed from the opposite direction of (A). It is a diagram. 8-9, (A) is a perspective view showing the back side of the cover body when the first movable body is in the first intermediate position, and (B) is a perspective view when the first movable body is in the first rendering position. It is a perspective view which shows the back side of a cover body. FIG. 8-10 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first movable portion as seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 8-11 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the first movable portion as seen obliquely from behind. 8-12, (A) is a rear view showing the first movable part in the first intermediate corresponding position, and (B) is a rear view showing the first movable part in the first effect corresponding position.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the first effect device 300 includes an operable first movable body 301, moving means 303L for moving the first movable body 301 upward, 303R, and cover bodies 304L and 304R attached to the front side of the left and right side portions of the base body 501 and supporting the moving means 303L and 303R from the front side. The second effect device 400 has an operable second movable body 401 and moving means 402 for vertically moving the second movable body 401 .

The moving means 303L and 303R include guide shafts 306L and 306R which are vertically extended and whose upper and lower ends are rotatably supported with respect to the cover bodies 304L and 304R, and which rotate the guide shafts 306L and 306R around their respective axes. It is mainly composed of first lifting motors 308L and 308R for lifting and driving bodies 310L and 310R, which will be described later. The first lifting motors 308L, 308R and the guide shafts 306L, 306R are connected via gear members (not shown). It is designed to rotate to A recessed groove 321 is spirally formed on the peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R.

Guide shafts 306L and 306R are provided with arms 309L and 309R positioned at the left and right ends of the first movable body 301 and arranged below the arms 309L and 309R to move the first movable body 301 from the first effect position to the first origin position. The driving bodies 310L and 310R for moving to are attached so as to be able to move up and down.

The arms 309L and 309R are formed with through holes 331L and 331R penetrating in the vertical direction into which the guide shafts 306L and 306R can be inserted. The upper end sides of the guide shafts 306L, 306R are inserted into the through holes 331L, 331R of the arms 309L, 309R so that the arms 309L, 309R are located above the driving bodies 310L, 310R. Since the inner diameters of the through holes 331L, 331R are larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L, 306R (that is, the dimensional difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter is sufficiently large), the arms 309L, 309R are aligned with the guide shafts 306L, 306R. On the other hand, it can move smoothly up and down. In other words, surface contact between the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L and 331R of the arms 309L and 309R and the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R is suppressed, and the friction force causes the arms 309L and 309R (that is, the first movable body 301) to move. There is no hindrance to vertical movement.

As shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, each of the arms 309L and 309R has a lower wall 319A, an upper wall 319B, a rear wall 319C and an inner wall 319D on the outer side of each arm 309L and 309R. Concave portions 319L and 319R are formed. The lower wall 319A and the upper wall 319B are arranged vertically such that a gap having a separation dimension L1 is formed between the lower wall 319A and the upper wall 319B. Since the left and right moving means 303L and 303R are configured in substantially the same manner, only the left moving means 303L is illustrated in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, and the illustration of the right moving means 303R is omitted.

Through holes 332L, 332R are formed through the driving bodies 310L, 310R, which are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, and the guide shafts 306L, 306R are inserted into the through holes 332L, 332R. The inner diameters of the through holes 332L, 332R are slightly larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L, 306R. (not shown) is projected.

Further, the left and right driving bodies 310L and 310R are integrated via the first movable body 301, and are arranged close to the rear surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, thereby allowing the guide shafts 306L and 306R to move. It is guided vertically while its rotation about the center is restricted.

Therefore, when the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are restricted from rotating around the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and the engaging portions (not shown) are arranged to rotate the guide shafts 306L and 306R. By being fitted in the groove 321 of 306R, when the guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate in the first direction, the driving bodies 310L and 310R rise, and the guide shafts 306L and 306R rotate in the second direction opposite to the first direction. , the driving bodies 310L and 310R descend.

Above the driving bodies 310L and 310R, first receiving portions 320A and 320B for receiving the dropped first movable body 301 are provided. The first receiving portions 320A and 320B are made of, for example, an elastic member such as a rubber material, and are capable of absorbing the drop impact of the first movable body 301 .

Locking members 340L, 340R that can be engaged with and disengaged from the locking recesses 319L, 319R of the arms 309L, 309R are provided upward on the outside of the driving bodies 310L, 310R. The locking members 340L and 340R have inward locking claws 340A at their upper ends, and their lower ends are rotatable around a rotating shaft 341 provided on the upper part of the driving bodies 310L and 310R and directed in the front-rear direction. supported. In addition, the locking members 340L and 340R are constantly urged by a coil spring (not shown) attached to the rotating shaft 341 so that the locking claw 340A moves away from the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

Vertically facing side walls 342L and 342R are erected on the rear left side of the cover body 304L and the rear right side of the cover body 304R. Inclined walls 343L, 343R that incline downward and inward are erected from substantially central portions in the vertical direction of the side walls 342L, 342R. Auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R substantially parallel to 342R are erected closer to the guide shafts 306L, 306R than the side walls 342L, 342R.

Therefore, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are located at the upper position corresponding to the first origin position of the first movable body 301, the locking members 340L and 340R are biased by coil springs (not shown) to tilt. Since it assumes the posture and abuts against the inner surfaces of the side walls 342L and 342R, it is in an unlocked state in which it is separated from the locking recesses 319L and 319R (see FIG. 8-16). Further, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are positioned at the intermediate position corresponding to the first intermediate position of the first movable body 301, the locking members 340L and 340R are biased by coil springs (not shown) to tilt. Since it assumes the posture and comes into contact with the inner surfaces of the inclined walls 343L and 343R, it is in an unlocked state in which it is separated from the locking recesses 319L and 319R (see FIG. 8-9(A)). Further, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are positioned at the lower position corresponding to the first effect position of the first movable body 301, the locking members 340L and 340R are biased by coil springs (not shown) to assist. The auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R are closer to the driving bodies 310L, 310R than the side walls 342L, 342R. (See FIG. 8-9(B)).

In this manner, the locking members 340L and 340R are unlocked in the tilted posture by switching the guide portions from the inclined walls 343L and 343R to the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R as the driving bodies 310L and 310R move downward. It changes from the state to the lockable state of standing posture. On the other hand, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R move upward, the guide portions are switched from the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R to the inclined walls 343L and 343R, so that the locked state in the upright posture changes to the unlocked state in the tilted posture. Change.

Therefore, in order to drop the first movable body 301 downward from the first intermediate position, by lowering the driving bodies 310L and 310R from the intermediate position, the locking members are engaged with the locking recesses 319L and 319R of the first movable body 301. When the locking claws 340A of 340L and 340R enter and are ready for locking, and the first movable body 301 does not fall for some reason, the locking claws 340A are locked to the lower walls 319A of the locking recesses 319L and 319R. Therefore, the first movable body 301 can be forcibly moved downward. That is, driving bodies 310L and 310R having engaging members 340L and 340R, guide shafts 306L and 306R for driving the driving bodies 310L and 310R, first lifting motors 308L and 308R, inclined walls 343L and 343R and auxiliary side walls 344L. , 344R constitute a movement assisting means for assisting the movement (dropping) of the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position.

Thus, the movement assisting means for assisting the movement of the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position is, for example, driving the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position. By acting on the first movable body 301 at least at the timing when the first movable body 301 starts to move downward, instead of a drive source or drive mechanism that can be moved by force, the first movable body 301 assists in quickly starting the downward movement.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8, locking members 340L and 340R are provided near the inclined walls 343L and 343R on the rear surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved to the vicinity of the intermediate position. Guide ribs 345L and 345R that can be contacted are projected from the rear surface of the . As a result, for example, even when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are rotated around the guide shafts 306L and 306R due to the impact of the first movable body 301 falling to the first intermediate position, the locking members 340L and 340R are It is held in a position where it can be locked by the locking recesses 319L and 319R.

Further, guide ribs protruding so as to come into contact with the front surfaces of the arms 309L and 309R when the first movable body 301 is positioned at the first intermediate position are provided on the upper inner sides of the guide shafts 306L and 306R on the rear surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R. 346L and 346R extend vertically. As a result, for example, when the first movable body 301 falls to the first intermediate position, the guide ribs 346L and 346R contact the front surfaces of the arms 309L and 309R, thereby slightly suppressing the falling speed. The impact on 310R can be mitigated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-9, near the lower portions of the guide shafts 306L and 306R on the rear surfaces of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved to the lower position, A second receiving portion 347 capable of receiving the lower portion is provided. The second receiving portion 347 is made of, for example, an elastic member such as a rubber material, and is capable of absorbing the drop impact of the first movable body 301, so that when the first movable body 301 drops, the driving bodies 310L and 347 Damage to an engaging portion (not shown) that is provided inside the 310R and fits into the groove portion 321 is suppressed.

First origin position detection switches 315L and 315R (see FIG. 8-2) for detecting the arms 309L and 309R are provided at the upper positions of the cover bodies 304L and 304R, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are detected at the middle positions. First intermediate position detection switches 314L, 314R (see FIG. 8-2) are provided, and first lower position detection switches 313L, 313R (see FIG. 8-2) for detecting the driving bodies 310L, 310R are provided at the lower positions. is provided.

Above the cover bodies 304L and 304R, first performance solenoids 318L and 318R for holding the first movable body 301 at the first origin position are provided. As shown in FIG. 8-8, the first performance solenoids 318L and 318R are provided with locking members 318A that can move back and forth. When the first effect solenoids 318L, 318R are in the OFF state, the locking member 318A is in an advanced state in which it projects rearward by the biasing force of a compression spring (not shown). That is, when the first rendering solenoids 318L and 318R are in the OFF state, the first movable body 301 can be held at the first origin position by locking the locking members 318A at both ends of the first movable body 301. . When the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are in the ON state, the engaging member 318A is retracted forward against the biasing force of the compression spring (not shown). That is, when the first effect solenoids 318L and 318R are in the ON state, the locked state between the first movable body 301 and the locking member 318A is released (that is, the first movable body 301 is not held at the first origin position). released state), the first movable body 301 at the first origin position can be dropped by its own weight.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the first movable body 301 has a first movable portion 351 guided vertically by left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R, and a base body 501. It has a second movable portion 352 that is guided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, and a third movable portion 353 that connects the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 .

The first movable portion 351 includes a plate-like base portion 361 formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and a plurality of (four in this embodiment) movable members operably provided on the front side of the base portion 361. 362A to 362D and a rotating member 363 provided between the base portion 361 and the movable members 362A to 362D. It is movable in the vertical direction between a first effect corresponding position corresponding to the first effect position.

The base portion 361 includes a base member 361A made of a non-transparent member and a cover member 361B made of a transparent member covering the front side of the base member 361A. -2) is provided so as to be able to irradiate light forward. A hole 364 is formed at a substantially central position of the cover member 361B, and a rotating member 363 rotatably provided in the hole 364 is driven by a first rotating motor 311 provided on the rear surface of the base member 361A. It is rotatable around a rotating shaft (not shown) facing in the front-rear direction.

Long holes 365A-365D for movably guiding the movable members 362A-362D are formed in the base member 361A at positions corresponding to the respective movable members 362A-362D so as to extend radially from a substantially central position in a front view. Interlocking shafts 370A to 370D protruding from the rear surfaces of the respective movable members 362A to 362D are inserted into the long holes 365A to 365D from the front so as to protrude rearward. On the other hand, in the cover member 361B, elongated holes 366A to 366D are formed at positions corresponding to the respective movable members 362A to 362D so as to extend radially from a substantially central position in a front view. A pair of left and right guide shafts 371A to 371D projecting from the rear surfaces of the members 362A to 362D are inserted from the front side.

A pair of left and right guide shafts 367A to 367D protrude rearward from the upper left and right sides of the back surface of the base member 361A and the lower right and left sides of the back surface thereof. Rotation shafts 368L and 368R project rearward from the lower left and right sides of the back surface of the base member 361A. Arms 309L and 309R are attached to the left and right sides of the rear surface of the base member 361A so as to project sideways, and guide rollers 369L and 369R that can contact the second movable portion 352 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper side of the base member 361A. installed.

Interlocking members 380L and 380R for moving the movable members 362A to 362D in accordance with the vertical movement of the first movable portion 351 (base portion 361) are slidably movable in the horizontal direction on the left and right sides of the back surface of the base member 361A. is provided.

The left interlocking member 380L has a long hole 381A facing in the left-right direction into which the guide shaft 367A of the base member 361A is inserted, a long hole 381B facing in the left-right direction into which the guide shaft 367B of the base member 361A is inserted, and a movable member 362A. A long hole 382A facing the vertical direction into which the interlocking shaft 370A of the movable member 362B is inserted, a long hole 382B facing the oblique direction into which the interlocking shaft 370B of the movable member 362B is inserted, and an interlocking shaft 395L of the third movable part 353 described later are inserted. and a long hole 383L that gently curves left and right in the up-down direction.

The right interlocking member 380R has a long hole 381C facing in the left-right direction into which the guide shaft 367C of the base member 361A is inserted, a long hole 381D facing in the left-right direction into which the guide shaft 367D of the base member 361A is inserted, and a movable member 362C. A long hole 382C facing the vertical direction into which the interlocking shaft 370C of the movable member 362D is inserted, a long hole 382D facing the oblique direction into which the interlocking shaft 370D of the movable member 362D is inserted, and an interlocking shaft 395R of the third movable part 353 described later are inserted. and a long hole 383R that gently curves left and right in the up-down direction.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12, these left and right interlocking members 380L and 380R are arranged in a first interlocking position (see FIG. 8-12(A)) where they are close to each other and a second interlocking position (see FIG. 8-12 ( B)) can be slid in the left-right direction. Specifically, by being pressed in the left-right direction by the interlocking shafts 395L and 395R of the third movable portion 353, the guide shafts 367A-367D of the base member 361A inserted into the long holes 381A-381D move and guide in the left-right direction. At the same time, the interlocking shafts 370A to 370D of the movable members 362A to 362D inserted into the elongated holes 382A to 382D are pressed left and right according to the movement, so that the guide shafts 371A to 371D of the movable members 362A to 362D move to cover members. The movable members 362A to 362D slide relative to the base portion 361 by being guided by the elongated holes 366A to 366D of 361B.

The movable members 362A to 362D are composed of transmissive members capable of forwardly transmitting the irradiation light from the first effect LED 312A built in the base portion 361. It is movable between a close position (see FIG. 8-16(A)) and a spaced position (see FIG. 8-18(A)) where the movable members 362A to 362D are radially separated. A predetermined decoration is given to the front surface of each of the movable members 362A to 362D. (eg, a letter, number, etc.) is to be formed. By moving each of the movable members 362A to 362D to the separated position and changing to the separated state, it is possible to make it look as if the one decorative portion has been disassembled.

In addition, magnets 385A to 385H are provided on the sides adjacent to other members on the rear surface of each of the movable members 362A to 362D. The magnetic forces of the magnets 385A-385H keep the movable members 362A-362D in the close position. As a result, for example, due to the impact when the first movable portion 351 falls to the first intermediate corresponding position or the first effect corresponding position, the movable members 362A to 362D move from the close position and move between the movable members 362A to 362D. The occurrence of gaps is suppressed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the second movable portion 352 includes a base member 375A made of a non-transparent member, a cover member 375B made of a transparent member covering the front side of the base member 375A, Inside, a plurality of first effect LEDs 312B (see FIG. 8-2) are provided so as to emit light forward. A predetermined decoration is applied to the front surface of the cover member 375B.

Guide shafts 376L and 376R facing in the left-right direction are protruding from the upper left and right sides of the base member 375A, and guide holes 377L and 377R (see FIG. 8- 6) is movably inserted. The guide holes 377L and 377R are inclined slightly upward toward the front (see FIG. 8-13(B)). Connecting members 378L and 378R extend downward from the lower side of the second movable portion 352, and the lower ends of the connecting members 378L and 378R are connected to the third movable portion 353. A connecting shaft 378A facing in the left-right direction is provided.

The second movable portion 352 configured in this manner is such that the guide shafts 376L and 376R are positioned behind the guide holes 377L and 377R of the base body 501 at the first origin corresponding position corresponding to the first origin position of the first movable body 301 . side, and the front surface of the cover member 375B faces rearward and upward. As the first movable portion 351 moves downward, the guide shafts 376L and 376R rotate around the guide shafts 376L and 376R while being guided forward by the guide holes 377L and 377R. At the first intermediate position corresponding to the first intermediate position, the guide shafts 376L and 376R are positioned in front of the guide holes 377L and 377R of the base body 501, and the front surface of the cover member 375B is in a standing posture facing forward.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the third movable portion 353 is a plate-shaped base portion 390A made of a transparent member, and a three-dimensional shape formed on the upper side and left and right sides of the front surface of the base portion 390A. has a decorative portion 390B. Bearing portions 391L and 391R are formed on the front upper side portion of the base portion 390A, and the connecting shaft 378A of the left and right connecting members 378L and 378R of the second movable portion 352 can rotate on these bearing portions 391L and 391R. pivoted on.

Connection arms 394L and 394R for connecting with the first movable portion 351 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower side portion of the base portion 390A. The connecting arms 394L and 394R have a first arm portion 394A rotatably supported on the lower side portion of the base portion 390A about a rotating shaft 393 whose upper end faces the front-rear direction, and a lower end of the first movable portion 351. and a second arm portion 394B rotatably supported by the rotation shafts 368L and 368R. It is rotatably connected via 395L and 395R. The interlocking shafts 395L, 395R protrude forward and are inserted into the elongated holes 383L, 383R of the interlocking members 380L, 380R. In addition, the second arm portion 394B is arranged so that the interlocking shafts 395L and 395R are maintained at the lower end sides of the long holes 383L and 383R by the coil springs 396 that are attached to the rotating shafts 368L and 368R of the first movable portion 351. It is biased downward.

The first movable body 301 configured in this manner includes a first movable portion 351 that is movable in the vertical direction, a second movable portion 352 that is movable in the front-rear direction and is rotatable, and a first movable portion 352 that is movable in the front-rear direction. and a third movable portion 353 that connects the movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 , and the first movable portion 351 drops from the position corresponding to the first origin to the position corresponding to the first intermediate position by its own weight. While the second movable portion 352 is pulled out forward, it rotates about the guide shafts 376L and 376R to change from the backward tilting posture to the standing posture, and the third movable portion 353 moves to the position corresponding to the first origin together with the first movable portion 351. to the first intermediate corresponding position.

Further, when the first movable portion 351 falls from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 is pulled out to the first intermediate corresponding position, so that the first movable portion 351 only moves downward with respect to the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 . By this downward movement, the movable members 362A to 362D are moved from the close position to the separated position by the interlocking members 380L and 380R, so that the first movable portion 351 is deformed from the combined state to the separated state.

(Mode of operation of first movable body 301)
Next, operation modes of the first movable body 301 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-13 to 8-20. 8-13, (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first origin position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. FIG. 8-14 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is at the first origin position. 8-15, (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first intermediate position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. FIG. 8-16 is a rear view showing the state in which the first movable body is in the first intermediate position; 8-17, (A) is a schematic front view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first rendering position, and (B) is a schematic right side view. FIG. 8-18 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is in the first rendering position. 8-19, (A) shows the state in which the first movable part has dropped from the position corresponding to the first origin and stopped at the first intermediate position, and (B) shows the state in which the first movable part has fallen to the lower position of the driving body. (C) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the first movable portion and the driving body are stopped at the first effect corresponding position. 8-20, (A) shows a state in which the first movable part has fallen from the position corresponding to the first origin and stopped at the first intermediate position, and (B) shows the state in which the first movable part has fallen and the driving body has descended. (C) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the first movable portion and the driving body are stopped at the first effect corresponding position;

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 raises the first movable body 301 by the driving bodies 310L and 310R and holds it at the first origin position, and then moves the guide shafts 306L and 306R by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R. in the second direction to lower the driving bodies 310L and 310R to the intermediate position (the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in the figure). That is, in the initial state, the first movable body 301 is maintained at the first origin position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are maintained at the intermediate positions. In the initial state, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are held at the upper position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lowered and held at the intermediate position or the lower position before the first movable body 301 falls. can be

In addition, in the movable body effect of dropping the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first origin position, received at the first intermediate position by the driving bodies 310L and 310R, and then driven. By moving the bodies 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position, the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first intermediate position to the first effect position.

In the following description, the first movable body 301 dropped from the first origin position is received at the first intermediate position, and then dropped (moved) to the first rendered position. , The present invention is not limited to this, and in the movable body rendering, the first movable body 301 dropped from the first origin position is dropped directly to the first rendering position without being received at the first intermediate position ( Alternatively, after receiving the first movable body 301 dropped from the first origin position at the first intermediate position, it may not be dropped (moved) to the first rendering position.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 and 8-14, in the initial state where the first movable body 301 is positioned at the first origin position, the first movable part 351 is visible to the player, Since the arms 309L and 309R are locked by the locking member 318A, they are held at the position corresponding to the first origin. In the second movable portion 352, the guide shafts 376L and 376R are positioned behind the guide holes 377L and 377R, and the connecting shaft 378A is positioned forward and upward of the guide shafts 376L and 376R. It is in a backward leaning posture with overlapping on the back side. The third movable portion 353 is held in an upright posture while overlapping with the back side of the first movable portion 351 . That is, since the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 overlap on the back side of the first movable portion 351, they are difficult to see (visible) from the player.

Further, when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are positioned at the intermediate position, the engaging members 340L and 340R of the driving bodies 310L and 310R are in a tilted posture and abut against the inner surfaces of the inclined walls 343L and 343R of the cover bodies 304L and 304R. Since they are in contact with each other, they are in an unlocked state in which they are not locked by the locking recesses 319L and 319R of the arms 309L and 309R.

Next, based on the fact that the drop condition is established (for example, when a predetermined drop timing has come during execution of the movable body production), the production control CPU 120 moves the first movable body 301 from the first origin position to the first position. 1 When dropping to the intermediate position, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, the driving bodies 310L and 310R must be held at the intermediate position (when the detection signal from the first intermediate position detection switch 309B is received). on the condition that the first performance solenoids 318L and 318R are turned on to retract the locking member 318A. As a result, the first movable body 301 falls from the first origin position to the first intermediate position.

Specifically, the lower half of the first movable portion 351 overlaps the display area of the image display device 5 at the position corresponding to the first origin. By being received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B, it stops at the first intermediate corresponding position. At the first intermediate corresponding position, the entirety overlaps with the upper portion of the display area of the image display device 5 .

When the first movable portion 351 drops from the position corresponding to the first origin, the second movable portion 352 rotates while being drawn forward from the position corresponding to the first origin via the third movable portion 353 , and the first movable portion 351 In the first intermediate corresponding position on the first origin corresponding position side (upper side) than the first movable portion 351 , the first movable portion 351 is aligned and held in a standing posture. At this time, the second arm portions 394B of the connecting arms 394L and 394R that connect the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 direct the interlocking shafts 395L and 395R toward the lower ends of the long holes 383L and 383R by the coil springs 396. Since the second arm portion 394B does not rotate even if the first movable portion 351 drops, the third movable portion 353 is pulled downward together with the first movable portion 351. As shown in FIG. That is, the biasing force of the coil spring 396 has a magnitude necessary to pull down the third movable portion 353 and the second movable portion 352 as the first movable portion 351 descends.

Next, when dropping the first movable body 301 from the first intermediate position to the first effect position, as shown in FIGS. 306R is rotated in the second direction to move the drivers 310L, 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position. Here, the operation mode of the locking members 340L and 340R accompanying the descent of the driving bodies 310L and 310R will be described below. 8-19 and 8-20, since the left and right moving means 303L and 303R are configured in the same manner, only the left moving means 303L will be illustrated below, and only the right moving means 303R will be illustrated. Illustration is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8-19(A), when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are positioned at the intermediate position, the locking member 318A is retracted by turning on the first performance solenoids 318L and 318R. The 1 movable part 351 drops from the first origin corresponding position, and stops at the first intermediate corresponding position by being received by the first receiving parts 320A and 320B of the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate corresponding position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-19(B), the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated in the second direction by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R, thereby moving the driving bodies 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position. When the first movable portion 351 starts to move toward the first movable portion 351, the first movable portion 351 falls by its own weight from the first intermediate corresponding position in accordance with the descent of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. In other words, while being received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B of the driving bodies 310L and 310R, they descend (move downward) together with the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

When the driving bodies 310L, 310R descend from the intermediate position, the locking members 340L, 340R are guided by the inclined walls 343L, 343R to rotate about the rotation shaft 341 and contact the auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R. , the locking claw 340A enters into the locking recesses 319L and 319R to be in a locking possible state. At this time, since the locking claw 340A is positioned substantially at the center position between the lower wall 319A and the upper wall 319B of the locking recesses 319L and 319R, a predetermined gap L10 is formed between the lower wall 319A and the locking claw 340A. occur. In other words, the lockable state is a state in which the locking claw 340A is not locked to the lower wall 319A but can be locked.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19(C), after the locking members 340L and 340R change to the lockable state, the locking members 340L and 340R are held while the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lowered to the lower position. are maintained in a lockable state, the first movable portion 351 descends together with the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Stop at the position corresponding to 1 production.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-20(A), the first movable portion 351 is received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B of the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate corresponding position, thereby moving the first intermediate portion. A case where the first movable body 301 does not fall for some reason at the intermediate position when the first movable part 351 is lowered by its own weight to the first effect corresponding position from the stopped state at the corresponding position will be described.

More specifically, the first movable portion 351 falls from the first origin position by its own weight, and is received by the first receiving portions 320A and 320B of the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate position. Jump up or vibrate on impact. The inner diameters of the through holes 331L and 331R of the arms 309L and 309R are made larger than the outer diameters of the guide shafts 306L and 306R so that the first movable portion 351 can drop smoothly. That is, relatively large play is provided between the guide shafts 306L, 306R and the through holes 331L, 331R. It may tilt forward and backward or left and right with respect to the axes 306L and 306R. When tilted in this manner, the upper and lower portions of the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L and 331R are pressed against the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R, and the inner peripheral surfaces of the through holes 331L and 331R and the outer peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R are pressed against each other. Frictional resistance is generated between them, and the first movable portion 351 may get caught on the guide shafts 306L and 306R and may not be able to fall due to its own weight.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the first movable portion 351 drops to the first intermediate corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 also move to the first intermediate corresponding position. 352 and the third movable portion 353 are movable between the first origin corresponding position and the first intermediate corresponding position, and do not move further via the first intermediate corresponding position. Therefore, when the first movable portion 351 falls from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353 do not descend, and the connecting arms 394L and 394R rotate. This allows the first movable portion 351 to drop (see FIGS. 8-12). However, the connecting arms 394L and 394R are biased by the coil spring 396 to lower the first movable portion 351, the second movable portion 352, and the third movable portion 353 to the first intermediate corresponding position. Therefore, if the load of the first movable portion 351 and the biasing force of the coil spring 396 are balanced, the first movable portion 351 may not be able to drop from the first intermediate corresponding position due to its own weight. In addition, if the connecting arms 394L, 394R and the interlocking members 380L, 380R do not operate smoothly, the first movable part 351 may not drop from the first intermediate corresponding position due to its own weight.

In this way, if the first movable portion 351 does not drop from the first intermediate position due to its own weight for the reason described above, the driving bodies 310L and 310R will move downward from the intermediate position as shown in FIG. 8-20(B). Even if the first movable portion 351 starts moving toward the position, the first movable portion 351 remains stopped at the first intermediate corresponding position. However, at the timing when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are separated from the first movable portion 351 by a predetermined distance L11, the engaging members 340L and 340R are guided by the inclined walls 343L and 343R to rotate about the rotating shaft 341. By moving and contacting the auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R and changing to the upright posture, the locking claw 340A enters the locking recesses 319L, 319R at a position near the lower wall 319A to be locked.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-20(C), when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are further lowered, the locking claw 340A is locked by the lower wall 319A to be in the locked state. , 310R forcibly pulls down the first movable portion 351 . That is, the movement assisting means comprising the driving bodies 310L and 310R, the locking members 340L and 340R, and the auxiliary side walls 344L and 344R can assist the downward movement of the first movable portion 351. Even if, for some reason, they do not drop from the first intermediate corresponding position, the driving bodies 310L and 310R can be preferably lowered.

More specifically, the timing at which the locking members 340L and 340R enter the lockable state is the timing at which the first movable portion 351 is received at the first intermediate corresponding position by the driving bodies 310L and 310R, is not the timing immediately after starting to descend from the intermediate position, but the timing is the timing when the driving bodies 310L and 310R are separated from the first movable portion 351 by the predetermined distance L11. Since the locking claw 340A is not locked to the lower wall 319A when it can drop from the intermediate corresponding position by its own weight, the first movable portion 351 can be smoothly dropped by its own weight, while the first movable portion 351 can be dropped smoothly by its own weight. Only when the portion 351 cannot drop from the first intermediate corresponding position due to its own weight for some reason, the locking claw 340A is locked by the lower wall 319A and can be forcibly lowered.

Therefore, since it is not necessary to lock the locking claw 340A to the lower wall 319A each time it is lowered, wear and deterioration of members such as the locking claw 340A and the lower wall 319A can be suppressed. In addition, in order to improve the accuracy of the locking timing, the locking members 340L and 340R are moved between the unlocked state and the lockable state by using the downward movement without driving the locking members 340L and 340R by the drive source. can be changed to

8-17 and 8-18, when the first movable body 301 falls from the first intermediate position to the first rendering position, the first movable part 352 and the third movable part 353 By lowering only the first movable portion 351, the first movable portion 351 is moved further downward from the second movable portion 352 than when it is in the first intermediate corresponding position. The third movable part 353 (specific effect part) appears from the gap created between them so that the player can visually recognize it.

At the timing when the third movable portion 353 appears, the effect control CPU 120 adds the character image Z1 as the specific effect image to the portion corresponding to the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353 in the display area of the image display device 5. is displayed as a stereoscopic 3D image, the player can see the image through the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353 appearing between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 It is possible to visually recognize the character image Z1 displayed in the display area of the display device 5 in a stereoscopic manner. In addition, the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353 are emphasized in the portion other than the portion corresponding to the base portion 390A in the display area of the image display device 5 (around the first movable portion 351 and the third movable portion 353, etc.). The effect image Z4 to be displayed is displayed as a 2D image.

Further, when only the first movable portion 351 descends with respect to the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353, the connecting arms 394L and 394R rotate, thereby moving the interlocking members 380L and 380R from the first interlocking positions to the first interlocking positions. By slidingly moving to the second interlocking position, each of the movable members 362A to 362D moves from the close position to the separated position with respect to the base portion 361, so that the first movable portion 351 changes (deforms) from the combined state to the separated state. At the same time, by moving the movable members 362A to 362D to the separated positions, a rotating member 363 rotated by the first rotating motor 311 appears in the center of the base portion 361. FIG.

Although not shown, when the first movable body 301 is raised from the first effect position to the first origin position, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated in the first direction by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R. The driving bodies 310L, 310R are raised from the lower position to the upper position. As the driving bodies 310L and 310R rise from the lower position to the intermediate position, only the first movable portion 351 rises from the first effect corresponding position to the first intermediate corresponding position, and each movable member 362A to the base portion 361 moves upward. 362D move from the separated position to the close position and return to the combined state.

Next, the driving bodies 310L and 310R rise from the intermediate position to the upper position, so that the first movable portion 351 rises from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first origin corresponding position. At this time, the third movable portion 353 also rises as the first movable portion 351 rises, and the guide rollers 369L and 369R of the third movable portion 353 come into contact with the lower portion of the second movable portion 352 to move the second movable portion 352 upward. The portion 352 is pushed up, and the guide shafts 376L and 376R move to the rear side of the guide holes 377L and 377R, thereby changing from the upright posture to the tilted posture.

Arms 309L and 309R of first movable portion 351 are locked by locking member 318A, so that first movable body 301 is held at the first origin position. After the first movable body 301 is detected by the first origin position detection switches 315L and 315R, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R to move the driving bodies 310L and 310R from the upper position to the intermediate position. By lowering it to the position, it returns to the initial drive state.

(Movable body presentation by first movable body 301)
Next, an example of the movable body presentation by the first movable body 301 will be described with reference to FIG. 8-21. FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (F) are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the first movable body in the movable body effect.

In the following, in the variable display based on the super ready-to-win variation pattern of the big hit, a case will be described in which the first movable body 301 executes the movable object effect at a predetermined timing in the super ready-to-win effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-21(A), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display of the decorative design in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R at the timing when a predetermined time has passed. As shown in 21(B), after setting the form of variable display of decorative symbols to a predetermined ready-to-win mode, the super ready-to-win effect is started. Next, at the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, an image Z2 simulating the stick controller 31A and a text image Z3 reading "Close!" Then, an operation prompting presentation is performed to prompt the operation of the stick controller 31A.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the stick controller 31A within the operation effective period of the stick controller 31A, or at the timing when the operation effective period elapses without detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A. As shown in -21(D), the first rendering solenoids 318L and 318R are turned on to drop the first movable body 301 from the first origin position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-21(E), after the first movable body 301 stops at the first intermediate position, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R, and the driving body By lowering the 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position, the movable members 362A to 362A to 362A to 362A 362D moves from the united position to the separated position, the first movable portion 351 transforms from the united state to the separated state, and the third movable portion 353 appears between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352. do. Then, the character image Z1 is displayed as a stereoscopically viewable 3D image in the display area of the image display device 5 through the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353 that has appeared.

Next, at the timing when a predetermined time has passed since the first movable body 301 moved to the first effect position, the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated in the first direction by the first lifting motors 308L and 308R, and the driving body By raising 310L and 310R from the lower position to the upper position, the arms 309L and 309R of the first movable body 301 are locked by the locking member 318A and held at the first origin position. In addition, the symbols are stop-displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R to notify that the player has won a big hit.

(Wiring structure in first effect device 300)
Next, the wiring structure in the first rendering device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-22 to 8-25. FIG. 8-22 is a rear view showing a state in which the first movable body is positioned at the first effect position. 8-23, (A) is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 8-22, (B) is a state in which the first movable body is raised to the first origin position, and (C) is B in FIG. 8-22. -B sectional view. 8-24, (A) is a CC sectional view of FIG. 8-22, (B) is a state in which the first movable body is raised to the first origin position, and (C) is D of FIG. 8-22. -D is a cross-sectional view. FIG. 8-25 is a cross-sectional view along EE of FIG. 8-22.

As shown in FIG. 8-22 , a relay board 510 for relaying wiring connection between the effect control board 12 and the first effect device 300 is provided on the upper right side of the back surface of the base body 501 . Although illustration of the wiring between the relay board 510 and the production control board 12 is omitted, the relay board 510 and the first rotation motor 311 and the first production LED 312A mounted on the first movable part 351 are connected. A cable C1 (a member indicated by dots in FIG. 8-22) made of a flexible flat cable, which is an electric cable for supplying electric power and signals, is used as a connecting wiring. The flexible flat cable may be a flat cable obtained by arranging and fusing a plurality of covered wires, or may be a single wire, a twisted wire, or a twisted pair wire.

As shown in FIGS. 8-22 to 8-25, the cable C connected to the relay board 510 includes a first wiring portion C1 extending downward from the relay board 510 along the back surface of the base body 501, A second wiring portion C2 that is folded back from the lower end of the first wiring portion C1 toward the left, a third wiring portion C3 that is folded downward from the right end of the second wiring portion C2, and left from the third wiring portion C3. and a fifth wiring portion C5 that is folded back downward from the right end of the fourth wiring portion C4.

As shown in FIG. 8-25, the first wiring portion C1 has one end connected to the relay substrate 510, and after the surplus part is folded back, the base body 501 is covered by the cover members 520 and 521 attached to the base body 501. Wires are laid vertically along the rear surface. Further, the second wiring portion C2 is wired in the left-right direction along the back surface of the base body 501 by a cover member 521 attached to the base body 501 .

As shown in FIG. 8-24, the third wiring portion C3 extends downward from the base body 501 and then is turned over to form a substantially U-shape in side view to form the third movable portion 353. As shown in FIG. and the cover member 523. A cover member 522 hangs down from the base body 501 , and a cover member 523 hangs down from the third movable portion 353 . Since these cover members 522 and 523 are spaced apart from the front and back so as to sandwich the third wiring portion C3 that hangs down from the front and back, as shown in FIG. The third wiring part C3 is housed between the cover members 522 and 523 so as not to be bent and not to bulge forward and backward when the movable part 353 is raised (or lowered). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-24(C), the cover member 522 and the cover member 523 are formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that when the third movable portion 353 is raised (or lowered), In addition, the third wiring portion C3 is guided so as not to deviate to the left and right sides.

Further, the fourth wiring portion C4 is wired in the left-right direction along the back surface of the base body 501 by a cover member 524 attached to the base body 501 .

As shown in FIG. 8-23, the fifth wiring portion C5 extends downward from the third movable portion 353, and then is turned over to form a substantially U shape in side view to form the first movable portion C5. It is inserted into the connector CN provided on the rear surface of the portion 351 . A cover member 525 hangs downward from the third movable portion 353 , and a cover member 526 hangs downward from the rear surface of the first movable portion 351 . Since these cover members 525 and 526 are spaced apart from the front and rear so as to sandwich the fifth wiring portion C5 that hangs down from the front and back, as shown in FIG. The fifth wiring portion C5 is accommodated between the cover member 525 and the cover member 526 so as not to be bent and not to bulge forward and backward when the first movable portion 351 is raised (or lowered). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-23(C), the cover member 525 and the cover member 526 are formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that when the first movable portion 351 is raised (or lowered), In addition, the fifth wiring portion C5 is guided to the cover member 525 and the cover member 526 so as not to deviate to the left and right sides.

(Second production device 400)
Next, the second rendering device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27. 8-26 is a front view showing (A) the first rotation state of the second movable body 401 and (B) the second rotation state. FIG. 8-27 is a rear view showing a state where the base portion of the second movable body is removed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27, the moving means 402 is rotatably supported by the base body 501 via a rotating shaft (not shown) directed in the front-rear direction. A base portion 411 (see FIGS. 8-7) that rotatably supports the second movable body 401 is attached to the tip of 402 .

The second movable body 401 is disposed so as to surround a circular first rotating portion 421 rotatably provided in the center of the front side of the base portion 411 and the first rotating portion 421 . It has an annular second rotating portion 422 which is separately rotatably provided, and ornamental portions 423A to 423C which are provided to be swingable around a rotating shaft 424 facing in the front-rear direction on the first rotating portion 421. .

As shown in FIG. 8-26(A), the decorative portions 423A to 423C are arranged in a first effect state in which the respective decorative portions 423A to 423C are close to each other, and as shown in FIG. 8-26(B), each decorative portion 423A .

In addition, inside the first rotating portion 421, the second rotating portion 422, and the decorative portions 423A to 423C, a plurality of second effect LEDs 406 (see FIG. 8-2) are provided so as to emit light forward. When the second effect LED 406 emits light, the front surfaces of the first rotating portion 421, the second rotating portion 422 and the decorative portions 423A to 423C emit light.

As shown in FIG. 8-27, the drive shaft 405A of the second rotation motor 405 fixed to the back surface of the base portion 411 protrudes to the front side of the base portion 411, and the tip of the drive shaft 405A is provided with a drive shaft 405A. Gear 430 is fixed. A first gear 431 that meshes with the drive gear 430 is provided on the rear surface of the first rotating portion 421, and a second gear 432 having a larger diameter than the first gear 431 is provided on the front side of the first gear 431. It is provided integrally with the gear 431 .

On the other hand, an annular third gear 433 is provided on the inner peripheral portion of the second rotating portion 422 . A plurality of idle gears 434A to 434C meshing with the third gear 433 are rotatably provided.

Further, on the rear surface of the first rotating portion 421, a cylindrical detection piece 440 having a C-shape in rear view and having a notch portion 440A formed in a part of the peripheral wall is provided so as to protrude toward the rear surface side. A detection piece 440 can be detected by a second rotation origin position detection switch 408 provided in the portion 411 .

When the rotation start condition of the second movable body 401 is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the first rotating part 421 by the second rotating motor 405, so that the second rotating part 422 is interlocked to perform the first rotation. It rotates in a direction opposite to that of the part 421 . Also, when the rotation speed of the first rotating portion 421 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, the decorative portions 423A to 423C change from the first state to the second state. Further, when the rotation stop condition is satisfied, the rotation is stopped based on the stop control described later.

In the stop control, the detection piece 440 is set to a position where the detection piece 440 is not detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 so that the decoration parts 423A to 423C are always in the first state when the rotation of the first rotation part 421 is stopped. In other words, the first rotation part 421 is controlled to stop at the second rotation origin position where the notch 440A is located at the position corresponding to the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 .

(Control of second effect device 400)
FIG. 8-28 is a block diagram related to control of the second rendering device 400 in this embodiment.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 12 is provided with the motor control unit 409 that controls the driving of the second rotation motor 405 for rotating the second movable body 401 of the second effect device 400. . The second rotation motor 405 is composed of a stepping motor, and the motor control unit 409 can rotate or stop the second rotation motor 405 by outputting an excitation signal according to a predetermined excitation pattern. ing.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation start command to the motor control unit 409, instructs the motor control unit 409 to start rotating the second rotation motor 405, and outputs a rotation stop command. , commands the second rotation motor 405 to stop rotating. In addition, the motor control unit 409 outputs a rotating signal to the effect control CPU 120 over a period from the start of the rotation control of the second rotation motor 405 until the stop control of the second rotation motor 405 is completed. Thus, it is specified whether or not the second rotation motor 405 is rotating on the effect control CPU 120 side.

Further, the second movable body 401 is provided with a detection piece 440 (see FIG. 8-27) for detecting the second rotation origin position (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the initial position). When the notch 440A (see FIG. 8-27) provided in the detection piece 440 is detected by the rotation origin position detection switch 408, an origin signal is output to the motor control unit 409. 409 specifies the initial position of the second movable body 401 from the origin signal, and performs stop control based on the specified initial position. Further, the origin signal is input not only to the motor control unit 409 but also to the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect control CPU 120 can specify the initial position of the second movable body 401. .

Next, an example of the advance notice effect determination process performed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of S171 in FIG. 7 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-29.

In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variation display result and the variation pattern (Sa001). A variable display result can be specified by a variable display result designation command for designating a variable display result such as a special pattern or a decorative pattern. Further, the variation pattern can be specified by a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) corresponding to the variation display of the special symbols in the special game. In this embodiment, the targets of the notice effect are super reach (big hit), normal reach (big hit), super reach (loss), and normal reach (loss). Whether or not there is is specified by the variation display result specification command, and whether the variation pattern is super reach or normal reach can be specified by the variation pattern specification command.

Next, it is determined whether the variation pattern identified in Sa001 is super reach or normal reach (Sa002), and if the variation pattern is neither super reach nor normal reach, the notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation pattern is either super ready-to-win or normal ready-to-win, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed are determined (Sa003). In the present embodiment, it is possible to determine a plurality of kinds of types including an advance notice of the action of rotating the second movable body 401 as the type of advance notice effect. As types other than the action notice, for example, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes in stages, a cut-in notice in which a predetermined character appears, a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters cross the display area, etc. can be determined. be.

In Sa003, the probability of determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is set so that the possibility of winning a big win is higher when the execution of the notice effect is decided than when the execution of the notice effect is not decided, The degree of expectation for big win is higher when the advance notice performance is executed than when the advance notice performance is not executed. Further, in Sa003, when a specific type (for example, motion notice) is determined, the probability of determining the type of notice effect is increased so that the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than when another type is determined. It is set, and when a specific type of advance notice performance is executed, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than when other types of notice performance are executed.

It should be noted that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit of each announcement effect is the probability that each announcement effect will be executed and that it will be a big hit, the probability that each announcement effect will be executed and will be a big hit, and the probability that each notice effect will be executed and will be lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities that For example, the probability that each notice effect will be executed and the jackpot will be won is the probability that the jackpot will be determined: A, the probability that the variation pattern (super reach, normal reach) that is the target of the notice effect when the jackpot is decided is selected: B, Probability that each notice effect is decided when the big hit is decided: A × B × C, where C is the probability that each notice effect is executed and the probability of losing is the probability that losing is decided: a, losing The probability of selecting a variation pattern (super reach, normal reach) that is the target of the notice effect at the time of determination: b, the probability of each notice effect being determined at the time of determination of loss: c, is a x b x c, The degree of expectation for a big hit of each advance notice effect is A×B×C/A×B×C+a×b×c.

Returning to FIG. 8-29, at Sa004, it is determined at Sa003 whether or not execution of any of the advance notice effects has been determined. Here, if none of the advance notice effects have been determined, that is, if "no notice effect" has been decided, the advance notice effect determination processing is terminated. On the other hand, when one of the announcement effects is determined, the process proceeds to Sa005, and the type of the determined announcement effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM122.

Next, it is determined whether or not execution of an action notice is determined, that is, whether or not the type of the notice effect to be executed is an action notice (Sa006). Here, if the execution of the motion notice is not determined, the notice effect determination processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the motion notice, the operation time of the second movable body 401 due to the motion notice, the light emission pattern of the second effect LED 406 provided on the second movable body 401, and the output during the motion notice The sound pattern of the sound effect is determined (Sa007, Sa009, Sa011), the determined operation time, light emission pattern, and sound pattern are respectively stored in predetermined areas of the RAM 122 (Sa008, Sa010, Sa012), and the announcement effect determination processing is terminated. do.

At Sa007, the operation time determination table shown in FIG. 8-30(A) is used to determine the operation time from 6 seconds, 4 seconds, and 2 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8-30(A), the operation time determination table is set so that a long operation time is likely to be determined in the case of a big hit, and a short operation time is easily determined in the case of a loss. is executed, it is suggested that the longer the operation time of the second movable body 401 is, the higher the expectation of a big hit is.

In Sa009, one of pattern 1 (red light emission), pattern 2 (green light emission), pattern 3 (yellow light emission), and pattern 4 (blue light emission) is selected using the light emission pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-30(B). A light emission pattern is determined. In the light emission pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 8-30(B), light emission patterns are likely to be determined in the order of patterns 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the case of a big hit, and patterns 4, 3, and 2 in the case of a loss. , 1 so that the light emission pattern is easily determined in the order of 1, and when the operation notice is executed, the expectation of a big hit is highest when the light emission color of the second effect LED 406 is red. It is suggested that the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of green, yellow, and blue.

In Sa011, either pattern A or pattern B is determined using the sound pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-30(C). In the sound pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 8-30(C), pattern B is more likely to be determined both in the case of a big win and in the case of a loss, but pattern A is more likely to be determined in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss. It is set so that it is easy to decide, and when the operation notice is executed, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the sound effect is output in pattern A than when the sound effect is output in pattern B. suggests that it is high.

Here, the jackpot expectation (reliability) when the operation notice is executed is the probability of a big hit by operation time (light pattern, sound pattern). It is a numerical value obtained by dividing the sum of the probability of failure and the probability of failure for each operation time (light emission pattern, sound pattern).

Thus, in the notice effect determination process, whether or not to execute the notice effect and, if the notice effect is to be executed, the type thereof are determined. , the process for executing the notice effect is performed by the notice effect process in the effect process during variable display in S172 of FIG.

Next, an example of the second movable body operation process in which the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of rotating the second movable body 401 in the advance notice effect process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-31. The second movable body action process is a process that is performed when it is determined in the above-described advance notice effect determination process that the action notice is to be executed.

In the second movable body motion process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the motion period of the second movable body 401 (Sb001). exit. Whether or not it is the operation period of the second movable body 401 is specified by whether or not the second movable body operation flag indicating that it is the operation period of the second movable body 401 is set in the RAM 122 . Here, the operation period of the second movable body 401 means that the operation period after the second movable body 401 reaches a specified position by the second lifting motor 404 after the execution of the advance notice of the movement is determined and the variable display is started. This is the period until the notice ends.

If it is the operation period of the second movable body 401 in Sb001, it is determined whether or not the second movable body 401 is in operation (Sb002). Whether or not the second movable body 401 is in motion is specified by whether or not an in-motion flag indicating that the second movable body 401 is in motion is set in the RAM 122 .

If the second movable body 401 is not in motion in Sb002, a value corresponding to the motion time determined in the advance notice effect determination process is set to the motion time timer for measuring the motion time of the second movable body 401 (Sb003 ), and further sets a value corresponding to a predetermined upper limit time (10 seconds in this embodiment) to an upper limit time timer for measuring the upper limit time of the operation notice (Sb004).

Next, a rotation start command is output to the motor control unit 409 (Sb005). Accordingly, the motor control unit 409 performs control to rotate the second rotation motor 405, and the rotation of the second movable body 401 is started.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts light emission control of the second effect LED 406 in the light emission pattern determined in the advance notice effect determination process (Sb006). In the light emission pattern, the control contents for turning on and off the second effect LED 406 with the corresponding light emission color and lighting/light-out pattern over a predetermined period are defined. light emission control is performed. In addition, a light emission pattern may be applied in which a series of control contents for turning on and off the LED 406 for the second effect are determined over the period of time during which the notice effect is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts sound output control for outputting sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the sound pattern determined in the advance notice effect determination process (Sb007). In the sound pattern, control details are defined for outputting sound effects based on the corresponding sound pattern from the speakers 8L and 8R for a predetermined period. It is designed to be It should be noted that it is also possible to apply a sound pattern in which the content of control for outputting a series of sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R over the period of time during which the announcement effect is executed is determined.

Next, a flag indicating that the second movable body 401 is in motion is set in the RAM 122 (Sb008), and the second movable body motion processing is terminated.

If the second movable body 401 is not in motion in Sb002, it is determined whether or not the second movable body 401 is waiting for a stop (Sb009). Whether to wait for the second movable body 401 to stop is specified by whether or not a stop waiting flag indicating waiting for the second movable body 401 to stop is set in the RAM 122 .

If it is not waiting for the second movable body 401 to stop in Sb009, 1 is subtracted from the operation time timer and the upper limit time timer (Sb010, Sb011), and whether or not the operation time timer has timed out, that is, in the advance notice effect determination process It is determined whether or not the determined operation time has elapsed (Sb012), and if the operation time timer has not timed out, the second movable body operation processing is terminated.

When the operation time timer times out in Sb012, a rotation stop command is output to the motor control unit 409 (Sb013). Accordingly, the motor control unit 409 starts control to stop the second rotation motor 405 . As will be described later, even if the motor control unit 409 receives a rotation stop command, the second rotation motor 405 is not immediately stopped. Motor 405 is stopped.

Next, a stop waiting flag indicating waiting for the second movable body 401 to stop is set in the RAM 122 (Sb014), and the second movable body operation processing is terminated.

In Sb009, if the second movable body 401 is not waiting to stop, that is, if the second rotation motor 405 has not stopped after outputting the rotation stop command to the motor control unit 409, the upper limit time timer is set to 1. Subtract (Sb015), and determine whether or not the rotating signal output from the motor control unit 409 is ON, that is, whether or not the motor control unit 409 is controlling the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 ( Sb016), if the rotating signal is ON, the second movable body operation processing is terminated.

If the rotating signal is not ON in Sb016, it is determined whether or not the initial position of the second movable body 401 has been detected (Sb017). As will be described later, when the motor control unit 409 normally stops the second rotation motor 405, the second movable body 401 stops at the position where the initial position is detected. It is determined whether or not 401 has stopped at a normal position.

When the initial position of the second movable body 401 has been detected in Sb017, the light emission control started in Sb006 is stopped (Sb019), the sound output control started in Sb007 is stopped (Sb020), and is set in the RAM 122. The stop waiting flag, the moving flag, and the second movable body motion flag are cleared (Sb021, Sb022, Sb023), and the second movable body motion processing ends. As a result, in the second movable body motion processing from the next time onward, it is determined in Sb001 that the second movable body 401 is not in the motion period, so that the upper limit time timer ends.

Further, if the initial position is not detected in Sb017, it is determined whether or not the upper limit time timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the upper limit time of the operation notice has passed (Sb018). If not out, the second movable body motion processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the upper limit time timer has timed out in Sb018, the light emission control started in Sb006 is stopped even if the initial position has not been detected, that is, even if the second movable body 401 has not stopped normally. Then (Sb019), stop the sound output control started in Sb007 (Sb020), clear the stop waiting flag, the operating flag, and the second movable body operating flag set in the RAM 122 (Sb021, Sb022, Sb023), End the second movable body motion processing.

Next, the motor control unit 409 will be described. The motor control unit 409 has a control register whose setting content changes according to a command from the outside or an internal situation. I do.

For example, when the rotation start command is received from the effect control CPU 120, the effect that the rotation start command is received is set in the control register, and when the rotation stop command is received from the effect control CPU 120, the effect that the rotation stop command is received is set in the control register. be done. When the second rotation motor 405 is rotating, the control register is set to indicate that the motor is rotating, and when the second rotation motor 405 stops, the control register is set to indicate that the second rotation motor 405 is stopped. Further, whether or not the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 is set in the control register. It also has a timer function for measuring time, and when a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of time measurement, that effect is set in the control register.

Next, an example of the control contents of the motor control unit 409 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-32.

The motor control unit 409 refers to the setting status of the control register, whether the rotation start command is received from the effect control CPU 120, the rotation stop command is received from the effect control CPU 120, or the second rotation motor 405 It is determined whether it is rotating (Sc001, Sc006, Sc011).

If it is determined in Sc001 that the rotation start command has been received, the control register is referred to determine whether the second rotation motor 405 is stopped (Sc002). Rotation start control is performed (Sc003), a signal during rotation output to the effect control CPU 120 is turned ON (Sc004), and timing of the stop timer is started (Sc005).

In the rotation start control of Sc002, an excitation signal is output in a predetermined excitation pattern for acceleration, and after the output of the excitation signal in the excitation pattern for acceleration is completed, the excitation pattern is switched to a constant speed excitation pattern. It controls the output of the excitation signal. As a result, the second rotation motor 405 rotates at the maximum speed.

If it is determined in Sc006 that the rotation stop command has been received, the control register is referred to determine whether or not the second rotation motor 405 is rotating (Sc007). Normal stop control is performed to stop the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 so that the stop position of the second movable body 401 becomes the specified stop position (Sc008). , The signal during rotation output to the effect control CPU 120 is turned OFF (Sc009), and the clocking of the stop timer is terminated (Sc010).

In the normal stop control of Sc008, as shown in FIG. 8-33, after the rotation start command is received and the stop condition is established, the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408. After that, an excitation signal with an excitation pattern for constant speed is output until the braking start position is reached. Therefore, the second rotation motor 405 is kept rotating at the maximum speed up to the braking start position. When it reaches the braking start position, it switches to the excitation pattern for deceleration and outputs an excitation signal to decelerate toward the stop position, and when it reaches the stop position, it switches to the excitation pattern for stopping and excites it. A signal is output to stop the second rotation motor 405 . At this time, when the second rotation motor 405 normally stops at the stop position, the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 detects the initial position of the second movable body 401, that is, the second movable body 401 is at the initial position. It will stop.

If the second rotation motor 405 is rotating in Sc011, the stop time (this embodiment 8 seconds) has elapsed (Sc012), and if the stop time has elapsed, forced stop control is performed to forcibly stop the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 (Sc013). After the stop control of the rotation motor 405 is completed, the rotation signal output to the effect control CPU 120 is turned OFF (Sc009), and the stop timer is terminated (Sc010).

In the forced stop control of Sc013, unlike the normal stop control, without waiting for the detection of the initial position of the second movable body 401 by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408, the excitation pattern is immediately switched to the deceleration and the excitation signal is output. is output, the motor 405 is decelerated, and when it reaches the stop position, it switches to the excitation pattern for stopping, outputs an excitation signal, and stops the second rotation motor 405 . At this time, since the speed is not decelerated toward the prescribed stop position, the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 when the second rotation motor 405 stops. The state, ie, the second movable body 401 may stop at the initial position, or the second movable body 401 may stop at a position other than the initial position.

Next, the operation status of each unit associated with execution of the operation notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-34 to 8-36.

As shown in FIG. 8-34, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation start command to the motor control unit 409 when the operation period of the second movable body 401 comes due to the execution of the operation notice, Light emission control of the second effect LED 406 is started with the light emission pattern determined in the notice effect determination process, and sound output control from the sound effect speakers 8L and 8R is started according to the sound pattern determined in the notice effect determination process. In addition, the motor control unit 409 that has received the rotation start command performs rotation start control, starts rotation of the second rotation motor 405, and outputs ON of the rotating signal to the effect control CPU 120. As a result, the rotation of the second movable body 401 is started, lighting with the light emission pattern determined in the advance notice effect determination process is started, and the sound effect sound according to the sound pattern decided in the notice effect determination process is emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. will start to be output.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation start command to the motor control unit 409 by the elapse of the operation time (any of 2 seconds, 4 seconds, and 6 seconds) determined in the advance notice effect determination process, and stops. It will be in a waiting state. Upon receiving the rotation start command, the motor control unit 409 performs normal stop control to stop the second rotation motor 405 . When the normal stop control is completed, an OFF signal during rotation is output to the effect control CPU 120 . The effect control CPU 120, which has detected the turning-off signal, detects the initial position of the second movable body 401 by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408, and specifies that the second movable body 401 has stopped at a normal position, The light emission control of the second performance LED 406 is ended, and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is ended. As a result, at the timing when the second movable body 401 stops at the normal stop position, the lighting of the second performance LED 406 associated with the motion notice ends, and the output of the sound effects accompanying the motion notice from the speakers 8L and 8R ends. It will be done.

As shown in FIG. 8-35, when the motor control unit 409 receives the rotation stop command and performs normal stop control to stop the second rotation motor 405, the second movable body 401 may stop due to some problem. It may not stop at the normal stop position.

In this case, even if the effect control CPU 120 detects the OFF signal during rotation, the initial position of the second movable body 401 is not detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408, and the second movable body 401 is stopped at the normal stop position. is not specified, the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R are continued, but in such a case, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation start command, When the upper limit time (10 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after starting the operation of the movable body 401, the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 ends, and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R ends. do.

As a result, even if the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position and the initial position of the second movable body 401 is not detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408, the second performance LED 406 accompanying the operation notice is displayed. is finished lighting, and the output of the sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R associated with the advance notice of the operation is finished.

In addition, when the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, the upper limit time for ending the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is the longest operating time ( 6 seconds) is determined, the operating time elapses after the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 starts, and is set longer than the time until the second rotation motor 405 is stopped by normal stop control. , so that a common upper time limit applies regardless of the determined operating time.

As shown in FIG. 8-36, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation stop command with the passage of the operation time, but when the motor control unit 409 cannot normally receive the rotation stop command, the operation accompanying the operation notice Even if time passes, the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 will continue without stopping. Even if the rotation stop command is not received after starting the rotation, the stop time (8 seconds in this embodiment) set to limit the rotation for a long period of time elapses, and the forced stop control is performed. to forcibly stop the second rotation motor 405 .

At this time, the second movable body 401 may not stop at the normal stop position. , the initial position of is not detected, and it may not be specified that it has stopped at the normal stop position. However, even in such a case, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation start command, and when the upper limit time (10 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after starting the operation of the second movable body 401, The light emission control of the second performance LED 406 is ended, and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is ended.

As a result, when the motor control unit 409 fails to receive the rotation stop command and forcibly stops the rotation of the second rotation motor 405, the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position. Even if the initial position of the second movable body 401 is not detected by the two-rotation origin position detection switch 408, the lighting of the second effect LED 406 accompanying the advance notice of the operation ends, and the effect sound accompanying the advance notice of the operation is emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. Output ends.

Further, when the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, the upper limit time for ending the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is determined by the second rotation motor 405 is set longer than the stop time for forcibly stopping the second rotation motor 405 if the rotation stop command is not received after the rotation of the motor 405 is started, and the rotation stop command cannot be received. For a period longer than the period until the second rotation motor 405 is forcibly stopped, the lighting of the second performance LED 406 accompanying the operation notice and the output of the sound effect accompanying the operation notice from the speakers 8L and 8R are continued. It has become.

As described above, the present embodiment includes the following first invention. That is, conventionally, in a game machine provided with an operable movable body, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-140239, the movable body is moved from a first position to a lower position than the first position. There was one that dropped up to 2 positions by its own weight. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, there is a problem that the movable body may not be properly dropped when dropping further downward from the second position. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of suitably moving the movable body, the game machine of means 1 of the first invention comprises:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A) capable of playing,
Movable bodies (e.g., first movable body 301, first movable part 351, second movable part 352, third movable part 353) movable from a first position (e.g., first origin position, position corresponding to first origin) with
After the movable body that has moved from the first position is stopped at a second position below the first position (for example, a second intermediate position or a first intermediate position), it is positioned below the second position. to a third position (for example, first effect position, first effect corresponding position) (for example, in the movable body effect of dropping the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301 is moved to the first 1 is dropped (moved) from the origin position and received by the driving bodies 310L and 310R at the first intermediate position, and then the driving bodies 310L and 310R are moved from the intermediate position to the lower position to move the first movable body 301 to the first position. 1 Drop (move) from the intermediate position to the first production position.),
Movement assisting means for assisting the movement of the movable body from the second position to the third position (for example, locking members 340L, 340R, auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R, driving bodies 310L, 310R, guide shafts 306L, 306R, First lifting motors 308L, 308R) (see FIGS. 8-19 and 8-20)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, even after the movable body is stopped at the second position, it can be preferably moved to the third position.

Specifically, after dropping the first movable body 301 from the first origin position to the first intermediate position, the driving bodies 310L and 310R are lowered to drop (lower) the first movable body 301 to the first rendering position. At this time, even if the first movable body 301 does not fall due to its own weight for some reason, the locking members 340L and 340R as movement assisting means are locked to the locking recesses 319L and 319R, thereby allowing the driving bodies 310L and 310R to move. At the same time, the first movable body 301 is lowered, that is, the downward movement of the first movable body 301 is assisted, so the first movable body 301 can be preferably lowered to the first effect position.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The movable body (eg, the first movable body 301, the first 1 movable part 351) is provided with a driving body (for example, driving bodies 310L and 310R),
After receiving the movable body at the second position (eg, first intermediate position, first intermediate position) by the driving body, the driving body is moved downward to move the movable body to the third position. (For example, the first production position, the position corresponding to the first production) can be moved,
At least a part of the movement assisting means is provided on the driving body (for example, on the outer side of the driving bodies 310L and 310R, there is a locking device that can be engaged/disengaged with the locking recesses 319L and 319R of the arms 309L and 309R. The members 340L and 340R are provided upward (see FIG. 8-8).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the driving body can be used to assist the movement of the movable body from the second position to the third position.

Specifically, the first movable body 301 can be forcibly lowered by using the lowering motion of the driving bodies 310L and 310R for raising the first movable body 301 that can be dropped by its own weight. Since there is no need to separately provide a drive source or the like for assisting the descent, the structure can be simplified.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The movement assistance means is
The driving body (for example, locking portions (for example, locking claws 340A of locking members 340L and 340R) provided on driving bodies 310L and 310R;
After the movable body is received at the second position (for example, the first intermediate position or the first intermediate position), the engaging portion is acted upon when the driving body is moved downward. action portions (for example, inclined walls 343L, 343R and auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R) that change from the unlocked state to the lockable state;
(see Figure 8-8, Figure 8-19, Figure 8-20)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the downward movement of the driver can be used to change the locking portion into the lockable state.

More specifically, the lowering motion of the driving bodies 310L and 310R can be used to change the locking members 340L and 340R between the lockable state and the unlocked state. Since there is no need to separately provide a drive source for the device, the structure can be simplified.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
The driving bodies (for example, driving bodies 310L and 310R) are biasing members ( For example, it is characterized by having a coil spring (not shown).
According to this feature, the locking portion can be easily brought into the unlocked state when movement assistance is not required.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4,
a first guide means (for example, a guide shaft 306L) for guiding one side of the movable body (for example, the first movable body 301) in the vertical direction;
a second guide means (for example, a guide shaft 306R) that guides the other side of the movable body in the vertical direction;
with
The drive bodies are provided in both the first guide means and the second guide means (for example, through holes 332L and 332R are formed in the drive bodies 310L and 310R, which are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds, and penetrate vertically). , guide shafts 306L and 306R are inserted into the through holes 332L and 332R (see FIGS. 8-13).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the movable body can be stably moved.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5,
The locking portions (eg, the locking claws 340A of the locking members 340L, 340R) are held while the driving bodies (eg, driving bodies 310L, 310R) are receiving the movable bodies (eg, the first movable body 301). changes to the lockable state, a predetermined gap (for example, a gap L10) is provided (see FIG. 8-19 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the locking portion can be suitably changed to the lockable state, and the locking portion is engaged with the locked portion when the movable body does not move when the driving body moves downward. Since it is stopped, the movement of the movable body from the second position to the third position can be favorably assisted.

More specifically, when it is not necessary to engage the locking claw 340A with the lower wall 319A of the locking recesses 319L and 319R, that is, when the first movable body 301 falls normally, the locking claw 340A is positioned on the lower wall. 319A, and the locking claw 340A needs to be locked to the lower walls 319A of the locking recesses 319L and 319R, that is, if the first movable body 301 does not drop normally, The locking claw 340A is locked to the lower wall 319A. Therefore, every time the first movable body 301 is dropped, the locking pawl 340A is locked to the lower wall 319A and wear of the member can be suppressed. , the first movable body 301 can be preferably lowered.

Moreover, the above embodiment includes a second invention described below. That is, conventionally, in a game machine provided with an operable movable body, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-140239, a first movable part visible to the player at a first position, By moving a movable body having a second movable part that overlaps the rear side of the first movable part at the first position and is invisible or invisible to the player from the first position to the second position, the second movable part In some cases, the movable part appears closer to the first position than the first movable part and can be visually recognized by the player. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, the movable body moves from the first position to the second position to make the second movable part appear, and the moving mode of the movable body is monotonous, which enhances interest. I had a problem that I couldn't. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can enhance interest by a movable body, the game machine of the means 1 of the second invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A) capable of playing,
A movable body (eg, first movable body 301) having a first movable section (eg, first movable section 351) and a second movable section (eg, second movable section 352) different from the first movable section prepared,
The movable body is
From a first position (e.g., first origin position, first origin corresponding position) via a second position (e.g., first intermediate position, first intermediate position) to a third position (e.g., first rendering position, 1st effect corresponding position) (for example, in the movable body effect of dropping the first movable body 301, the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first origin position, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R After being received at the first intermediate position by , the first movable body 301 is dropped (moved) from the first intermediate position to the first effect position by moving the driving bodies 310L and 310R from the intermediate position to the lower position. ),
At the first position, the first movable portion is visible to the player, and the second movable portion overlaps behind the first movable portion, making it difficult or impossible for the player to see (Fig. 8- 13),
By moving from the first position to the second position, the second movable part appears closer to the first position than the first movable part and becomes visible to the player (see FIG. 8-15),
By moving from the second position to the third position, the first movable part moves to a position separated from the second movable part (see FIG. 8-17),
When the movable body moves to the third position, a specific effect part appears between the first movable part and the second movable part (for example, the first movable body 301 moves from the first intermediate position to the third position). When falling to the 1 staging position, only the first movable portion 351 descends with respect to the second movable portion 352 and the third movable portion 353, so that the first movable portion 351 is lower than when it is at the first intermediate corresponding position. Since it is separated downward from the second movable part 352, the third movable part 353 (specific effect part) appears to be visible to the player from the gap generated between the first movable part 351 and the second movable part 352. (see Figure 8-17)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, after the second movable part appears due to the movement of the movable body, the specific effect part appears further, so that the player can be surprised.

Specifically, when the first movable portion 351 falls from the position corresponding to the first origin to the position corresponding to the first intermediate position, the second movable portion 352 overlaps with the back side of the first movable portion 351 and cannot be visually recognized by the player. In addition to the appearance of a , a new third movable portion 353 (specific effect portion) appears so as to be visible to the player.

Further, after the second movable portion 352 appears at the first timing according to the movement of the first movable portion 351, the third movable portion separate from the second movable portion 352 appears at the second timing after the first timing. 353 (specific production part) appears. That is, since a plurality of effect parts do not appear at once, but new effect parts appear step by step, it is possible to give more surprise to the player.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The movable body (eg, first movable body 301) is a third movable section different from the first movable section (eg, first movable section 351) and the second movable section (eg, second movable section 352). (For example, the third movable part 353),
When the movable body is moved to the third position (for example, the first effect position, the first effect corresponding position), the specific effect portion as the specific effect portion is between the first movable portion and the second movable portion. 3 Make the movable part appear (see Figure 8-17)
It is characterized by
This feature can surprise the player.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
Display means (e.g., image display device 5) provided on the rear side of the movable body (e.g., first movable body 301),
When the movable body moves to the third position (e.g., first effect position, first effect corresponding position), effect display is performed in a portion corresponding to the specific effect part in the display area of the display means ( For example, at the timing when the third movable portion 353 appears, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character image Z1 as the specific effect image in the portion corresponding to the base portion 390A of the third movable portion 353 in the display area of the image display device 5. is displayed as a stereoscopic 3D image (see Fig. 8-17)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, an image that can be viewed stereoscopically is displayed in the specific effect section, so that the player can be surprised.

Specifically, when the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the gap generated between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 causes the third movable portion 353 (specific effect part) not only appears visibly from the player, but also the character image Z1 displayed on the image display device 5 can be visually recognized through the base part 390A of the third movable part 353. , the first movable portion 351 and the image displayed by the image display device 5 can be used to achieve an effect.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The first movable part (eg, first movable part 351) moves the movable body (eg, first movable body 301) from the second position (eg, first intermediate position, first intermediate corresponding position) to the first position. When moving to three positions (eg, first effect position, first effect corresponding position), deformation from a first state (eg, united state) to a second state (eg, separated state) different from the first state. Yes (see Figures 8-15 and 8-17)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the first movable part 351 deforms according to the movement of the first movable part 351, so that the player can be surprised.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The first movable part (for example, the first movable part 351) is a special effect part (for example, rotating member 363) (see FIGS. 8-17)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the special effect portion becomes visible only when the first movable portion 351 is deformed, so that the player can be surprised.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The first movable part (for example, the first movable part 351) is
a base portion (eg, base portion 361);
a plurality of movable members (eg, movable members 362A-362D) operable relative to the base;
has
Transformable between a first state (e.g., united state) in which the plurality of movable members approach and a second state (e.g., separated state) in which the plurality of movable members separate,
It is characterized by having an attraction means (for example, magnets 385A to 385H) for maintaining the plurality of movable members in the first state.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress deformation of the movable body into the second state when it is not intended.

More specifically, when the first movable body 301 falls to the first intermediate position, the plurality of movable members 362A to 362D move from the close position to the separated position due to the impact of the drop. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a gap between 362D.

Further, the embodiment includes a third invention shown below. That is, conventionally, in a game machine provided with an operable movable body and a light-emitting means capable of emitting light, for example, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2004-242876, control of the movable body is synchronized. There is also a device for controlling the light emitting means. In the game machine described in the above patent publication, when the movable body fails to operate normally due to a problem, the light emission control is continuously executed without being terminated, giving the player a sense of discomfort. There was a problem. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine that can suitably perform an effect according to the movable body, the game machine of the means 1 of the third invention includes:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A) capable of playing,
an operable movable body (for example, the second movable body 401);
A light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a second effect LED 406);
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling (light emission control) to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to the operation of the movable body;
with
The control means causes the movable body to perform the predetermined motion when the movable body performs the predetermined motion (rotating motion until the motion time elapses and stops at the initial position after the motion time elapses). When the first termination condition (that the second rotation motor 405 is stopped and the initial position is detected) has been satisfied due to the termination, or the movable body has terminated the operation but the first termination condition is satisfied When the second end condition (upper limit time elapses) is satisfied due to the elapse of a predetermined time without stopping, the control (light emission control) for emitting light from the light emitting means is terminated (for example, the effect control CPU 120, A part that executes the processing of Sb017 to Sb019 in the movable body motion processing.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute light emission control according to the movement of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the third invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A) capable of playing,
an operable movable body (for example, the second movable body 401);
sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speakers 8L and 8R);
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling (sound output control) to output sound from the sound output means in accordance with the predetermined motion of the movable body;
with
The control means causes the movable body to perform the predetermined motion when the movable body performs the predetermined motion (rotating motion until the motion time elapses and stops at the initial position after the motion time elapses). When the first termination condition (that the second rotation motor 405 is stopped and the initial position is detected) has been satisfied due to the termination, or the movable body has terminated the operation but the first termination condition is satisfied Terminate the control (sound output control) for outputting sound from the sound output means when the second end condition (upper limit time elapses) is satisfied due to the passage of a predetermined time without stopping (for example, effect control A portion where the CPU 120 executes the processing of Sb017 to Sb020 in the movable body operation processing.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute sound output control according to the motion of the movable body.

Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 outputs a rotation start command with an operation notice and operates the second movable body 401, a rotation stop command is output with the passage of the operation time, and the second movable body 401 is stopped at a normal stop position, the lighting of the second performance LED 406 accompanying the advance notice of the operation is completed when the first end condition is satisfied, and the output of the effect sound accompanying the advance notice of the operation from the speakers 8L and 8R is ended. At the same time, a rotation stop command is output as the operation time elapses, and the operation of the second movable body 401 stops, but the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, and the first end condition is not satisfied. Even in this case, after the second movable body 401 starts to rotate, the lighting of the second effect LED 406 accompanying the operation notice is terminated even when the second end condition due to the elapse of the upper limit time has passed, and the operation notice Therefore, even if the second movable body 401 cannot stop at the normal stop position and the first termination condition is not satisfied, the second effect accompanying the motion notice is terminated. It is possible to prevent the LED 406 from turning on and the output of sound effects accompanying the notice of operation from the speakers 8L and 8R to continue. That is, light emission control and sound output control according to the operation of the second movable body 401 can be preferably executed.

In addition, like the second movable body 401, even if it performs a predetermined rotational motion in advance notice of motion, there are many motion patterns (6 seconds, 4 seconds, 2 seconds, etc.) with different motion times as in the above embodiment. If there is, setting similar light emission data and sound data for each operation pattern increases the data capacity. On the other hand, when trying to stop the operation only by time management, if the second movable body 401 does not operate for some reason, the light emission control and the sound control cannot be finished. Therefore, even if a problem such as the inability to detect the second movable body 401 occurs, light emission control and sound control can be terminated after a predetermined period of time, while reducing the data volume.

In this embodiment, both the light emission control of the second performance LED 406 and the sound output control from the sound effect speakers 8L and 8R are performed according to the motion of the second movable body 401 accompanying the motion notice. However, in the configuration in which the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 is performed at least according to the operation of the second movable body 401 accompanying the operation notice, when the second movable body 401 is operated, the second movable body 401 stops normally. When the first end condition is satisfied by stopping at the position, the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 accompanying the operation notice is ended, and the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, and the first end Even if the condition is not established, the light emission control of the second performance LED 406 accompanying the operation notice is also performed when the second end condition is completed by the elapse of the upper limit time after starting the rotation of the second movable body 401. Even with the configuration for ending, it is possible to suitably execute light emission control according to the operation of the second movable body 401 as described above.

In addition, in a configuration in which sound output control from the sound effect speakers 8L and 8R is performed in accordance with at least the operation of the second movable body 401 associated with an advance notice of operation, when the second movable body 401 is operated, the second movable body 401 is stopped at the normal stop position, the sound output control from the speakers 8L and 8R of the sound effect associated with the advance notice of the operation is terminated when the first end condition is satisfied, and the second movable body 401 is at the normal stop position. Even if the second movable body 401 does not stop immediately and the first end condition is not satisfied, the effect associated with the operation notice will also occur when the second end condition ends due to the elapse of the upper limit time after the rotation of the second movable body 401 is started. Even with the configuration for ending the sound output control from the sound speakers 8L and 8R, the sound output control according to the operation of the second movable body 401 can be suitably executed in the same manner as described above.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
Operation end detecting means (for example, second rotation origin position detection switch 408);
a time measuring means capable of measuring time (for example, an upper limit time timer);
with
The control means is
After the movable body starts to move, when it is detected by the motion end detecting means that the movable body has finished the predetermined motion (that the initial position is detected by turning off the signal during rotation), the first position is detected. It is determined that the end condition (the second rotation motor 405 is stopped and the initial position is detected) is satisfied,
When the movable body starts to operate, the timing means (upper limit time timer) starts timing, and when the movable body finishes the operation, the first termination condition is not satisfied and the timing means (upper limit time timer) ) determines that the second end condition (elapse of the upper limit time) has been met when the time measured by ) reaches a predetermined time (upper limit time).
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the control according to the predetermined motion of the movable body.

Specifically, a second rotation origin position detection switch 408 capable of detecting that the second movable body 401 has stopped at the normal stop position measures the time from the start of the operation of the second movable body 401. and an upper limit time timer, after starting the operation of the second movable body 401, the operation of the second movable body 401 stops and the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408. Then, when it is specified that the second movable body 401 has stopped at the normal stop position, it is determined that the first end condition is met, and when the second movable body 401 starts to operate, the upper limit time timer Timing was started, and the second movable body 401 finished its operation. Since it is determined that the second end condition is satisfied when the measured time reaches the upper limit time, light emission control and sound output control according to the operation of the second movable body 401 can be preferably executed.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
The control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), the timing means (upper limit time timer ) to end the timing.
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the control according to the predetermined motion of the movable body.

Specifically, after the operation of the second movable body 401 is started, the operation of the second movable body 401 is stopped and the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408. 2 When it is specified that the movable body 401 has stopped at the normal stop position and the first end condition is established, the clocking by the upper limit time timer is terminated after that, and wasteful processing is not performed. Therefore, light emission control and sound output control according to the operation of the second movable body 401 can be preferably executed.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A movable body control means (for example, a motor control unit 409) for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, the second movable body 401),
The movable body control means is
performing control (rotation start control) to start the operation of the movable body when a start condition (reception of a rotation start command) is satisfied;
When a stop condition (receipt of rotation stop command) corresponding to the predetermined motion is satisfied, or when a specific time (stop time) elapses without the stop condition being satisfied after starting the motion of the movable body. It is characterized by performing control to stop the movement of the movable body.
According to this feature, since the motion of the movable body is stopped even when the end condition corresponding to the predetermined motion is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent the problem caused by the motion of the movable body being unable to end.

Specifically, the motor control unit 409 for controlling the second rotation motor 405 is provided, and the motor control unit 409 receives the rotation start command from the effect control CPU 120 when the start condition is satisfied, the second Control is performed to start rotation of the motor 405 for two rotations, and control is performed to stop the operation of the motor 405 for second rotations when the stop condition is satisfied by receiving a rotation stop command from the effect control CPU 120. After the operation of the second movable body 401 is stopped and the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 is started, the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 is started even if the rotation stop command is not received and the stop condition is not satisfied. When a predetermined stop time elapses after the operation, control is performed to forcibly stop the second rotation motor 405, and the operation of the second movable body 401 is stopped. Since the operation of the second movable body 401 is stopped even when the corresponding end condition is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent problems caused by the inability to end the operation of the second movable body 401 .

The gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
The predetermined time (for example, upper limit time) is longer than the specific time (for example, stop time).
According to this feature, even if the motion of the movable body ends without satisfying the termination condition corresponding to the predetermined motion, the light emission control can be terminated after the motion of the movable body is terminated. without giving a sense of incongruity.

Specifically, after starting the operation of the second movable body 401, when the first termination condition is not satisfied, the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control from the sound effect speakers 8L and 8R are terminated. The upper limit time is set to be longer than the stop time for forcibly stopping the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 when the stop condition is not satisfied after the operation of the second movable body 401 is started. , after starting the operation of the second movable body 401, even if the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 is forcibly stopped when the stop condition is not satisfied, Since the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control from the effect sound speakers 8L and 8R can be ended, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The predetermined motion includes a plurality of types of motion patterns (eg, motion time 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 6 seconds) with different motion times of the movable body (eg, second movable body 401),
The predetermined time (for example, the upper limit time) is a common time (for example, 10 seconds) that is longer than the longest operation time (for example, 6 seconds) among the plurality of types of operation patterns.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to set the predetermined time according to each of the plurality of types of operation patterns, so the control load can be reduced.

Specifically, when the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, the upper limit time for terminating the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R can be set in a plurality of ways. When the longest operation time (6 seconds) of the operation times is determined, the operation time elapses after the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 starts, and the second rotation motor 405 is stopped by normal stop control. It is set to be longer than the time until, regardless of the determined operation time, a common upper limit time is applied. Therefore, the control load can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
the movable body (for example, the second movable body) is capable of rotating,
origin position detection means (for example, second rotation origin position detection switch 408) capable of detecting the origin position (initial position) of the movable body;
a movable body control means (for example, a motor control section 409) that controls the operation of the movable body (second movable body);
with
The movable body control means detects the origin position after the stop condition (receipt of a rotation stop command) corresponding to the predetermined motion is satisfied after the start of the rotation operation of the movable body. After the means detects the origin position (initial position), it continues to rotate at the maximum speed until it reaches the deceleration start position (braking start position), and moves from the deceleration start position (braking start position) toward the stop position. Perform deceleration control (see Figure 8-33)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the stopping condition is satisfied, the movable body can be stopped by a constant amount of rotation regardless of the position, so the appearance of the stopping operation of the movable body is improved.

Specifically, after the motor control unit 409 receives a rotation stop command and the stop condition is met, the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 detects the initial position of the second movable body 401 and then moves to the braking start position. The state of rotating at the maximum speed is maintained until reaching the braking start position, control is performed to decelerate toward the stop position, and control is performed to stop the second rotation motor 405 when the stop position is reached. When the stop condition is satisfied, the second movable body 401 can be stopped by a certain amount of rotation regardless of the position, thereby causing the decorative parts 423A to 423C to enter the second effect state. Since the time required to return to the first effect state is ensured, the appearance of the stop motion of the second movable body 401 can be improved.

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 of the first movable body 301 as a movable body has a position corresponding to the first origin (first position) and a position corresponding to the first effect below the first origin corresponding position. Although a configuration in which vertical movement is possible between the positions (second position) has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the horizontal direction and the front-back direction between the first position and the second position. It may be possible to move to

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 301 as a movable body has exemplified a mode in which it can fall by its own weight from the first origin position to the first rendering position via the first intermediate position, but the present invention. is not limited to this, and may be vertically movable by a predetermined drive source. In other words, the movement assisting means in the first invention is not limited to assisting the movement of the first movable part 351, which can be dropped by its own weight, when it moves downward from the first intermediate corresponding position. When the 1 movable portion 351 is moved downward from the first intermediate corresponding position by a predetermined drive source, the movement may be assisted.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable body 301 as a movable body exemplifies a form having the first movable part 351, the second movable part 352 and the third movable part 353, but the present invention It is not limited to this, and in the first and third inventions, it is sufficient that at least one movable portion is provided. Moreover, in the said 2nd invention, it should just have at least two movable parts.

In the above embodiment, the first movable part 351 and the third movable part 353 of the first movable part 301 as a movable body are movable in the vertical direction, while the second movable part 352 is movable in the front-rear direction. Although a form that is movable and rotatable at the front position has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. It does not have to be the same as the operation mode of the unit 351 .

In the above-described embodiment, the second movable portion 352 moves from the rearward first origin corresponding position to the forward first central position corresponding to the movement of the first movable portion 351 to the first center corresponding position. However, the second invention is not limited to this, and the second movable portion 352 can be visually recognized by the player in accordance with the movement of the first movable portion 351 to the first center corresponding position. , it may be immovably fixed in advance at the first center corresponding position or the like. In addition, if the third movable portion 353 appears to be visible to the player in response to the movement of the first movable portion 351 from the first center corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the first center It may be previously fixed immovably at a corresponding position or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 of the first movable body 301 is exemplified to move and guide in the vertical direction by the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the movement may be guided by only one of the left and right guide shafts 306L and 306R. Further, the guide shafts 306L, 306R also serve as guide means for vertically moving and guiding the driving bodies 310L, 310R. You may make it guide the 1st movable part 351 by a guide means.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the driving bodies 310L and 310R as receiving means for receiving the first movable part 351 at the first intermediate corresponding position and the first effect corresponding position correspond to the moving means 303L for raising the first movable part 351. , 303R, but the present invention is not limited to this. Moving means 303L and 303R for raising the movable portion 351 may be separately provided. As a receiving means for receiving the first movable portion 351 at the first intermediate corresponding position or the first effect corresponding position, for example, a locking member 318A operated by the first effect solenoids 318L, 318R may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movement assist means includes locking members 340L and 340R (locking means) provided on the driving bodies 310L and 310R, and the locking members 340L move according to the operation of the driving bodies 310L and 310R. , 340R contact the auxiliary side walls 344L, 344R to change from the unlocked state to the lockable state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the locking members 340L, 340R are Alternatively, the unlocked state may be changed to the lockable state by a predetermined drive source. Also, the locking members 340L and 340R may be provided on moving bodies or the like provided separately from the driving bodies 310L and 310R. Alternatively, locking members 340L and 340R may be provided on the first movable portion 351, and locking concave portions 319L and 319R may be provided on the driving bodies 310L and 310R.

Further, in the above embodiment, the locking members 340L and 340R as movement assisting means provided on the lowerable driving bodies 310L and 310R are locked and connected to the first movable portion 351, and the driving bodies 310L and 310R are connected. Although the embodiment of assisting the movement of the first movable portion 351 from the first center corresponding position by pulling down the guide shafts 306L and 306R, the present invention is not limited to this. A movement assist member may be provided above the arms 309L and 309R, and the movement assist member may push down the first movable portion 351 from above to assist the movement of the first movable portion 351 from the first center corresponding position. good.

Further, the movement assisting means applies some kind of impact to the first movable portion 351 (for example, vibrates the first movable portion 351 and the guide shafts 306L and 306R with a vibration motor, or applies other members to the first movable portion 351). 351, etc.) to eliminate the catching of the first movable portion 351, or the like. Therefore, the movement assist means may be provided at locations other than the driving bodies 310L and 310R (for example, the first movable portion 351 and the cover bodies 304L and 304R).

Further, in the above embodiment, the locking members 340L, 340R, etc. as movement assisting means move the first movable portion 351 to the first intermediate corresponding position between the first origin corresponding position and the first effect corresponding position. Although the mode of assisting the movement when moving to the first effect corresponding position after being stopped has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and from the first origin corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position. It may be something that assists the movement when moving.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position, the gap generated between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 moves to the first position. Although the form in which not only the 3 movable part 353 (specific effect part) appears to be visible to the player but also displays the character image Z1 through the base part 390A of the 3rd movable part 353 has been exemplified, the present invention It is not limited to this, but from the gap generated between the first movable portion 351 and the second movable portion 352 when the first movable portion 351 moves from the first intermediate corresponding position to the first effect corresponding position. As long as the specific effect part appears, the effect image such as the character image Z1 does not have to be displayed. That is, the specific rendering section may be a structure such as the third movable section 353, or a specific portion of the display area of the image display device 5 capable of displaying the character image Z1 or the like.

Further, when the specific effect portion is a specific portion of the display area of the image display device 5, the first movable portion 351 can be displayed without arranging a transparent member such as the third movable portion 353 at a position corresponding to the specific portion. and the second movable portion 352, the specific portion may be directly visible. In addition, if it is a performance part that can be visually recognized from the gap generated between the first movable part 351 and the second movable part 352 , it can be operated like the third movable part 353 that interlocks with the first movable part 351 . It does not have to be a movable body.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first movable portion 351 is configured to be deformable from the combined state to the separated state, but the present invention is not limited to this. need not be deformable. Further, the deformation mode is also arbitrary, and it may be transformed into a mode different from the separated state and the combined state as exemplified in the above embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 at the braking start position and the stop position. It is not necessary that the initial position of the second movable body 401 is detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408, and both the braking start position or stop position, the control start position and the stop position can be detected by the second rotation origin position detection switch 408. Even if the switch 408 does not detect the initial position of the second movable body 401 , after the motor control unit 409 receives the rotation stop command and the stop condition is met, the second rotation origin position detection switch 408 detects the second position. After the initial position of the movable body 401 is detected, the state of rotation at the maximum speed is maintained until the braking start position is reached, and when the braking start position is reached, control is performed to decelerate toward the stop position, and the stop position is reached. With a configuration that performs control to stop the second rotation motor 405 upon reaching, it is possible to stop the second movable body 401 by a constant amount of rotation regardless of the position when the stop condition is met. Therefore, the appearance of the stopping operation of the second movable body 401 can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second movable body 401 that rotates is applied as the movable body, but a movable body that moves from the first position to the second position different from the first position is applied. Alternatively, it is possible to apply a movable body that moves from a specific position to another position via another position and returns to the specific position, although it is not a rotating action. Also in such a configuration, light emission control and sound output control are performed in accordance with the motion of the movable body, and the first end condition is satisfied when the movable body has completed a predetermined motion (for example, from the first position to the first position). When the movable body moves to two positions, or when the movable body moves from a specific position to another position), light emission control and sound output control are terminated. By terminating light emission control and sound output control when a predetermined period of time elapses without the condition being satisfied, similarly to the above, light emission control and sound output control according to the movement of the movable body can be suitably executed. be able to.

In the above-described embodiment, the movable body (second movable body 401) is operated by the second rotation motor 405, which is a stepping motor. Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which a biasing member such as a spring is used to operate the movable body, or a configuration in which the movable body is operated by its own weight.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the movable body (second movable body 401) is controlled to operate as one form of the notice effect, but the effect after developing into the ready-to-win state, the effect during the jackpot state, and the probability fluctuation A configuration may be adopted in which control is performed to operate a movable body (second movable body 401) as one form of an intermediate effect.

In the embodiment, the effect control CPU120 performs the light emission control of the second effect LED406 and the speaker 8L, 8R sound output control, by receiving the rotation start command and the rotation stop command from the effect control CPU120 motor Although the control unit 409 is configured to perform control to operate the second rotation motor 405, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which control for operating the motor 405 is performed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which controls light emission of LED406 for 2nd production|presentation, and sound output control of speaker 8L and 8R based on the command from CPU120 for production|presentation control by control parts other than CPU120 for production|presentation control. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to perform control to operate the second rotation motor 405, and the motor control unit 409 receives a rotation start command and a rotation stop command from the effect control CPU 120 The configuration may be such that the control for operating the second rotation motor 405 is performed. In addition, the display control unit 123 that performs display control of the image display device 5 commands the effect control CPU 120 according to the display content of the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 responds to the command from the display control unit 123. Based on this, the control for operating the second rotation motor 405 may be performed, and the light emission control of the second performance LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed.

In the above-described embodiment, when the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, the upper limit time for ending the light emission control of the second effect LED 406 and the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is set to a plurality of times. When the longest operation time (6 seconds) among the operation times is determined, the operation time has elapsed since the rotation of the second rotation motor 405 started, and the second rotation motor 405 is stopped by normal stop control. The upper limit time is set longer than the time until the operation is completed, and the common upper limit time is applied regardless of the determined operation time. By adopting such a configuration, even if the second movable body 401 does not stop at the normal stop position, the second movable body 401 can be adjusted to the operation time of the second movable body 401. Light emission control of the performance LED 406 and sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R can be terminated.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is provided as a control means capable of light emission control and sound output control according to the predetermined operation of the second movable body 401 . executes a predetermined motion, the second movable body 401 has finished the predetermined motion, and the first termination condition is satisfied, or the second movable body 401 has finished the motion, but the first termination condition is satisfied Although the mode in which the light emission control and the sound output control are terminated when the second termination condition is satisfied because the predetermined time has passed without being satisfied, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 can perform effect control other than light emission control and sound output control (for example, control of a vibration motor for vibrating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, etc.) according to a predetermined operation of the second movable body 401. , when the second movable body 401 completes the predetermined motion when the second movable body 401 executes the predetermined motion, or when the second movable body 401 completes the motion. The effect control may be terminated when a second termination condition is established due to the elapse of a predetermined period of time without the first termination condition being established.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of balls enclosed in a circulative manner and lent out in response to a player's request for lending and the number of prize balls awarded according to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the contents are stored. In addition, since scores and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed type game machines, the given scores and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. In addition, one game is completed by deriving a variable display result to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be generated.

In the case of a slot machine, the game area of the present invention corresponds to, for example, a variable display area in which symbols are varied and displayed by a variable display device such as reels. Further, the display device of the present invention corresponds to the variable display device (for example, a reel, a liquid crystal display, etc.) with the above-described patterns.

1, 1A pachinko game machine 2 game board 5 image display device 120 effect control CPU
301 First movable bodies 319L, 319R Locking recesses 340L, 340L Locking members 344L, 344R Auxiliary side walls 351 First movable part 352 Second movable part 353 Third movable part 401 Second movable body 409 Motor control part

Claims (2)

A game machine capable of playing,
a operable movable body;
a light emitting means capable of emitting light;
movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body;
light emission control means capable of controlling the light emission means to emit light according to the movement of the movable body;
with
The movable body control means is
performing control to start the movement of the movable body when a start condition is satisfied;
performing control to end the motion of the movable body when a termination condition is satisfied or when a specific time elapses after the motion of the movable body is started without the termination condition being satisfied;
The light emission control means controls a first light emission end condition that can be satisfied by the movable body having finished a predetermined operation, or a condition that the movable body has finished the predetermined operation but the first light emission end condition is not satisfied. terminating the control for causing the light emitting means to emit light when either of a second light emission end condition that can be satisfied when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the predetermined operation is satisfied;
The predetermined motion includes a plurality of types of motion patterns with different motion times of the movable body,
A gaming machine , wherein the predetermined time differs according to the operation time of the plurality of types of operation patterns and is longer than the specific time. A game machine capable of playing,
a operable movable body;
sound output means capable of outputting sound;
movable body control means for controlling the movement of the movable body;
sound output control means capable of controlling output of sound from the sound output means in accordance with the movement of the movable body;
with
The movable body control means is
performing control to start the movement of the movable body when a start condition is satisfied;
performing control to end the motion of the movable body when a termination condition is satisfied or when a specific time elapses after the motion of the movable body is started without the termination condition being satisfied;
The sound output control means controls a first sound output termination condition that can be satisfied by the movable body having finished the predetermined motion, or a condition that the movable body has finished the predetermined motion but the first sound output termination condition is not satisfied. a second sound output termination condition that can be satisfied when a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the predetermined operation is satisfied, the control for outputting the sound from the sound output means is terminated;
The predetermined motion includes a plurality of types of motion patterns with different motion times of the movable body,
A gaming machine , wherein the predetermined time differs according to the operation time of the plurality of types of operation patterns and is longer than the specific time.

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