JP7271315B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of executing a predetermined game.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display area is provided in which the identification information can be variably displayed (also referred to as “variation”), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The game value is defined as the payout of prize balls, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine, which is advantageous for the player who is likely to hit the ball, or the state which is advantageous to the player. It is to generate the right to be in a state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of performance symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display area based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

Also, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Further, it comprises a drive means, a control means for controlling the operation of the drive means, and a drive control means for supplying a signal to the drive means according to a control signal from the control means, and can execute an effect for driving the drive means. There is a game machine. Such a gaming machine is provided with feedback signal output means for parallel input of a signal output from the drive control means to the drive means and for outputting a feedback signal corresponding to the state of the signal to the control means. In some cases, the control means monitors the operation abnormality of the drive means based on the above (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-104147 (Fig. 5)

However, the wiring for transmitting the feedback signal is complicated, and the increase in the number of wirings is one of the causes of rising manufacturing costs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to reduce the possibility of malfunctions due to abnormal operation while suppressing an increase in manufacturing costs.

(Means A) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
a driving means;
a control means for outputting a control signal for controlling the operation of the driving means;
drive control means for outputting a drive signal based on the control signal;
a logic circuit that receives the drive signal from the drive control means and can output a signal to the drive means;
The logic circuit is
Based on a first signal indicating driving of the driving means and a second signal different from the first signal, a signal is output to the driving means when the first signal is logic indicating driving of the driving means. is a circuit that
A circuit including a configuration in which NAND circuits are combined in multiple stages,
The drive means is driven at least when a notice advantageous to the player is given,
an operating voltage of the drive means is higher than an operating voltage of the drive control means;
The operating voltage of the drive control means is generated from the operating voltage of the driving means ,
The second signal is a signal whose logic is fixed, and is a signal output from the drive control means.
It is characterized by
(Means 1) A game machine according to another aspect is a game machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and includes driving means (for example, a vibration motor 312) and control for outputting a control signal for controlling the operation of the driving means. Means (for example, production control CPU 120), drive control means (for example, drive / light emission control driver 900) that outputs a drive signal based on a control signal, and a drive signal is input from the drive control means, and a signal to the drive means and a logic circuit (e.g., gate circuit 901 and integrated circuit 902) capable of outputting a first signal (e.g., first signal) indicating driving of the driving means, and the first signal is A circuit that outputs a signal to the driving means when the first signal is logic (eg, L level) indicating to drive the driving means based on a different second signal (eg, second signal) ( See FIG. 5), the driving means is driven at least when a notification that is advantageous to the player (for example, a notification that the possibility of a big hit is high) is given (for example, the vibration motor 312 is used as a specific effect in the modified example). to operate). According to such a configuration, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation, and it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to a malfunction of the driving means.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the logic circuit may be a circuit including a structure in which NAND circuits are combined in multiple stages (see FIG. 4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the second signal is a signal whose logic is fixed (for example, a signal fixed at H level) and is a signal output from the drive control means (see FIG. 4). ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably cope with a problem in the drive control means.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, the drive means may be provided in a member (for example, stick controller 31A) that can be touched by the player. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility of trouble occurring due to abnormal operation of the members touched by the player.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, there are a plurality of driving means, and among the plurality of driving means, a specific driving means (for example, vibration motor 312) having a higher operating voltage than other driving means a logic circuit (e.g., gate circuit 901 and integrated circuit 902) capable of outputting a signal to the first signal (e.g., first signal) indicating driving of a specific driving means; Based on a second signal (e.g., second signal) different from the 1 signal, when the first signal is logic (e.g., L level) indicating that the specific drive means is to be driven, the specific drive means is driven. It is characterized by being a circuit that outputs a signal (see FIG. 5). According to such a configuration, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, the operating voltage of the drive means (for example, the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312: 18 V) is the same as the operating voltage of other electronic components (for example, the rotation motor 310 operating voltage: 12 V, operating voltage of the driving/emission control driver 900: 5 V), and generating means (eg, voltage generating circuit 702) (see FIG. 4). According to such a configuration, it can be operated favorably.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the pachinko game machine. 4 is a block diagram showing the flow of signals in the drive/light emission control board; FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of signals from a drive/emission control driver to a vibration motor; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the logic of input/output signals of a gate circuit and an integrated circuit; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of signals from a drive/light emission control driver to LEDs for effect; It is a perspective view showing a push button. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the push button; FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a production body; (A) is a front view showing the effect body, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF of (A). 8A is a right side view showing a state in which the operation body is at the operation non-detection position, and FIG. 4B is a right side view showing a state in which the operation body is at the operation non-detection position; FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG of FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view along GG showing a state in which the operation body is at the operation detection position; 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along line HH of FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view along line GG showing a state in which the rotor is at the separation position. FIG. 12(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II. (A) to (E) are diagrams for explaining an example of the action of the effect object. (A) to (G) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. (H) to (J) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. It is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the light emission production|presentation in a modification.

(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 a pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko game machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area Y surrounded by guide rails 2b when viewed from the front. A game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area Y from a ball shooting device (not shown). In addition, a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a is provided in the game machine frame 3 so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the game area Y can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area Y can be seen through the glass window 50a.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is made of a translucent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, or the like, and is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc., and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board. The game board 2 may be made of a plywood board.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area Y), special symbols (also called special symbols) as special identification information of a plurality of types are variably displayed (also called a special symbol game). 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.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (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. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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.

In addition, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there is provided a right-handed display 26 for prompting a right-handed operation in which a shooting operation is performed aiming at the right side of the game area. there is The right-handed indicator 26 is composed of, for example, an LED, and lighting is controlled by a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, a CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

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 variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area is provided for displaying pending display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is being suspended. In the present embodiment, the first reserved display area 5A for displaying the reserved display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure, the second for displaying the reserved display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure A pending display area 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 . Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-handed informing LED 37 for prompting a right-handed operation is provided. Note that the LED 37 for hitting to the right is controlled to light up by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

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 having a first starting winning hole is provided. A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When game balls are detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

A passage gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . A game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 .

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a big winning hole 702A is provided. The special variable prize winning ball device 7 extends in the left and right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves forward and backward a plate-like large prize winning opening door 702B formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which game balls flow down. As a result, the large winning opening 702A located below the large winning opening door 702B is changed into a first state (also called an open state) in which game balls can enter and a second state (also called closed state) in which game balls cannot enter. change. The special variable winning ball device 7 is a big winning opening door 702B in a big winning game state that occurs when a specific display result (big winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. is moved backward toward the rear in the second state, the large winning prize opening door 702B is moved forward toward the front, and the opening control is executed to set the large winning prize opening 702A as the winning area to the first state.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning hole 703A for a small hit, and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning hole are provided. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged so as to be adjacent to the upper right thereof. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and include a plate-shaped starting winning ball door 701B formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which game balls flow down, and a special variable winning ball device 701B. By moving the winning opening door 703B forward and backward, a game ball can win the special winning opening 703A located below the special winning opening door 703B and the second starting winning opening located below the starting winning opening door 701B. A first state (also referred to as an open state) and a second state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot win a prize.

The special variable winning ball device 17 is a special winning hole in a small winning game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. From the second state in which the door 703B is moved forward, the special winning opening door 703B is moved backward, and the special winning opening 703A serving as the winning area is opened to the first state. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the starting winning opening door 701B backward from the second state in which the starting winning opening door 701B is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is drawn out and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. , and the opening control is executed so that the second starting prize opening serving as the prize winning area is in the first state.

Also, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed in such a manner that the large winning opening door 702B is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is in the second state, the game ball on the variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B. move towards it. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other. If the large winning opening door 702B of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the first state, the game ball that has fallen into the second starting winning opening enters the second starting winning opening. The game balls do not flow toward the special variable winning ball device 17.例文帳に追加On the other hand, if the second starting winning hole is not in the first state, the game ball moves on the big winning hole door 702B of the variable winning ball device 6B and is led to the special variable winning ball device 17.例文帳に追加At this time, if the special winning opening door 702B of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening 703A is in the first state, the game ball wins the special winning opening 703A. Furthermore, if the special winning opening 703A is not in the first state, the game ball passes over the special winning opening door 702B of the special variable winning ball device 17.例文帳に追加

Further, in the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with a plurality of regulations for reducing the flow speed of the game balls flowing down the big winning opening door 702B. pieces are formed. In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with a regulation piece, so that the ball flows down from the upper left to the lower right direction or from the upper right to the lower left direction. The flowing direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball meanders with the movement of the forward and backward direction components, and the time required for the flowing down is delayed as compared with the case where there is no regulation piece.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. The variable winning ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and the variable winning ball device 6B is in the second state without retreating. Since the game balls are configured to flow from 6B toward the special variable winning ball device 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 can be said to be provided on the downstream side.

A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 702A is provided in the big winning opening 702A. When game balls are detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to open and the big winning opening 702A is in the first state, it will be in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the big winning hole 702A is in the second state, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the big winning hole 702A to obtain a prize ball. The player is put in a disadvantageous state.

Inside the special winning opening 703A, there is provided a switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball that has won inside the special winning opening 703A. When game balls are detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when a game ball passes through (enters) the special winning hole 703A in the first state in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is larger than when the game ball enters the big winning hole 702A. Although less, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, if the special variable prize winning ball device 17 is controlled to open and the special prize winning port 703A is in the first state, it will be in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning hole 703A is in the second state, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the special winning hole 703A to obtain a prize ball. The player is put in a disadvantageous state.

In addition, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening is provided in the second starting winning opening of the variable winning ball device 6B. When game balls are detected by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Also, in the second starting winning opening of the winning ball device 6C, a second starting opening switch 22C capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening is provided. When game balls are detected by the second starting port switch 22C, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Hereinafter, the first start prize-winning opening and the second start prize-winning opening may be collectively referred to as the start prize-winning opening or the start opening.

In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the pass gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole 702A), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole), the winning ball device 6C and the special variable winning ball device 17 Since (special winning opening 703A) is provided on the right side of the game area, the player aims at the right side of the game area during the jackpot game or KT state (so-called small winning time) to shoot. Perform an operation (so-called right-handed operation).

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.

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.

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.

In this pachinko game machine 1, since the variable display of normal symbols is executed based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the passage gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when a big win pattern is derived and displayed, the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the state shifts to a big win game state, so the passage gate 41 also plays a role as an operation area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that serves both the normal starting region and the operating region.

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 gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. there is

At predetermined positions (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a first effect device 500 and a second effect device 800 having movable bodies that operate according to effects are 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.

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, the push button 31 is provided as a detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than the push button 31 may be provided.

(Overview of Game Progress)
In this pachinko game machine 1, when the game state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to aim at the left side of the game area and perform a shooting operation (so-called left-handed operation). When a game ball enters a first starting winning hole formed in a winning ball device 6A by a player's turning operation of a hitting ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 to perform a left-handed operation, a first special symbol is displayed. A first special game is started by the device 4A.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, 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 win 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 first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol differs depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, the result is a "big hit". . Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol is stop-displayed, it will be "lost". It should be noted that even in the first special game, the small winning symbols may be stop-displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be a "small winning".

After the display result in the first special game becomes ``big win'', on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot 702A formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing until a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 702A reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). or until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning opening 702A can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening 702A is thus opened is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning opening 702A. 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, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening 702A and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, variable probability state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) are prepared. And, according to these, the jackpot 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.

After the jackpot game state is finished, the game may be controlled to a variable probability state, a KT state, or a high base state depending on the jackpot type.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. 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.

In the KT state, KT control is executed in which small wins are more likely to occur than in the normal state. In this pachinko game machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small win game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than in the big win game state, but the state is advantageous for the player.

In the high-base state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time (period of fluctuating special figures) than in the normal state (time saving state). Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole of the variable winning ball device 6B is also executed by improving the probability of becoming more than the normal state. The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

The variable probability state, the KT state, and the high base state continue until one of the end conditions, such as execution of the special game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state, is met first. do. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as the number of times cut (number of times cut probability variation 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 probability variable state, a KT state, a high base state, etc., and the display result in the special game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability of becoming, is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, when the predetermined return processing is not executed after the power is turned on) It is in a state where

When the jackpot game ends and the game state is controlled to the variable probability state, KT state, or high base state, it is advantageous for the player to aim at the right side of the game area and perform a shooting operation (right hitting operation). A right-handed operation is performed by a player's rotation operation on a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, and when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, a normal pattern display device 20 starts a 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 executed immediately) , 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 lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". 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 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 the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the type of big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the big winning 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 stopped and displayed, it becomes "lost".

After the display result in the second special game becomes ``big hit'', on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the second special game becomes "small hit", the game is controlled to the small win game state.

In the small winning game state, the special winning opening 703A formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening 702A) 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, but in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect LED 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, the operation of the first effect device 500 or the second effect device 800, 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 a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special game is "lost", 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 lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “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. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game 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 drive/light emission 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 includes various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switches (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) and transmits it 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 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on solenoid 81, solenoid 82, and solenoid 83) from game control microcomputer 100, for solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and for big winning entrance door 702B. and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening 703A.

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, the start and end of variable display, the opening status of the big winning opening 702A, the occurrence of winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), commands specifying the occurrence of errors, 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 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute the effect based on the detection signal from the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). sometimes.

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 outputs a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image, and to turn on/off the game effect LED 9 and the right-hand hitting notification LED 37. It supplies it to the control board 13 and supplies an LED signal (a signal specifying the lighting/lighting-out mode of the LED) to the drive/emission control board 14 . In addition, the display control unit 123 outputs signals for operating the effect body 302, the first movable body 501 and the second movable bodies 800L and 800R, which will be described later, to the effect body 302, the first movable body 501 and the second movable bodies 800L and 800R. Alternatively, it is supplied to a drive circuit that drives the effect body 302, the first movable body 501, and the second movable bodies 800L and 800R.

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 drive/emission control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect LED 9 and the right-handed hitting LED 37, and drives the game effect LED 9 and the right-handed hitting LED 37 based on the LED signal. The game effect LED 9 and the right hitting notification LED 37 are turned on/off in a specified mode. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lighting/extinguishing of the LED.

In addition, sound output, LED lighting/light-off control (supply of sound designation signal, LED signal, etc.), effect body 302, first movable body 501, second movable body 800L, 800R control (effect body 302, first movable body 800L, 800R) supply of signals for operating the movable body 501 and the second movable bodies 800L and 800R) may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

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).

The 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, LED 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 drive/light emission 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.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the signal flow in the drive/emission control board 14. As shown in FIG. When a control signal for driving the vibration motor 312 is output from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12, the drive/emission control driver 900 to which the control signal is input is a logic circuit (a gate circuit 901 and an integrated It is configured to output a drive signal to the circuit 902). A logic circuit (gate circuit 901 and integrated circuit 902 ) is a circuit for driving the vibration motor 312 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, from the drive/emission control driver 900 to which the control signal for driving the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120, the first signal and the second signal are gated. Output to circuit 901 . Gate circuit 901 is configured by combining three NAND circuits. As shown, a first NAND circuit 901A is connected so that a first signal is input to both input terminals A and B, a second signal is connected to input terminal A, and a first NAND circuit 901A A second NAND circuit 902B connected so that the output signal of the 1NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B, and a second NAND circuit 902B connected so that the output signal of the second NAND circuit 902B is input to both the input terminals A and B. A 3NAND circuit 901C is provided. The output signal of the third NAND circuit 901C is connected to be input to the integrated circuit 902, and the output signal of the integrated circuit 902 is connected to be input to the signal motor 312. FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing logic of input/output signals of NAND circuits 901A to 901C and integrated circuit 902. As shown in FIG.

As illustrated, when the vibration motor 312 is not operated (specifically, when the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900), the drive/light emission When the first signal of H level (“1” in the figure) is output from the control driver 900 to operate the vibration motor 312 When the control signal for operating the motor 312 is input), the drive/emission control driver 900 outputs the first signal of L level (“0” in the drawing).

Further, when the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, the drive/light emission control driver 900 outputs a second signal fixed at H level. When some kind of error occurs, such as when the drive/light emission control driver 900 breaks down, the drive/light emission control driver 900 may output the second signal of L level. That is, the 2nd signal is a signal which shows the behavior irrelevant to the control signal from CPU120 for production|presentation control.

Vibration motor 312 incorporates a circuit that converts an input signal into an inverse logic and a driving portion that is driven by a signal from the circuit. The motor is configured to operate (vibrate) and stop when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at H level.

The integrated circuit 902 is a circuit that outputs an L-level signal when an H-level signal is input, and outputs an H-level signal when an L-level signal is input. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the integrated circuit 902 has an operating voltage of 5V for the input and an operating voltage of 18V for the output.

As shown in FIG. 5, whether or not the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900. Four patterns of control are performed depending on the combination of whether or not the

First, the drive/light emission control driver 900 operates normally, and the first pattern in which the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described.

When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. Input terminals A and B of 1NAND circuit 901A receive the first signal at H level. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an L level signal.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an H level signal.

Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 does not operate and stops.

Next, a second pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. do.

When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of L level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. A first signal at L level is input to input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an H level signal.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an L level signal.

Since the L-level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 operates (vibrates).

A third pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is out of order and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described.

When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. Input terminals A and B of 1NAND circuit 901A receive the first signal at H level. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an L level signal.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an H level signal.

Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 does not operate and stops.

Finally, the drive/light emission control driver 900 is out of order, and the control signal which operates the vibration motor 312 with respect to the drive/light emission control driver 900 from the production|presentation control CPU120 is input, and the 4th pattern is demonstrated.

When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of L level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. A first signal at L level is input to input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A.

The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an L level signal.

Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an H level signal.

Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 does not operate and stops.

In this way, only when the drive/emission control driver 900 is operating normally and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input to the drive/emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120 Since the motor 312 is designed to operate, the occurrence of abnormal operation of the vibration motor 312 can be suppressed.

Here, the operating voltage of each production member will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a power supply board 700 that supplies a power supply voltage to each member is connected to a voltage generation circuit 701 provided in the effect control board 12, and the voltage generation circuit 701 is supplied with power from the power supply board 700. An operating voltage (18 V) for the vibration motor 312 is generated from the voltage. The operating voltage (18 V) of the vibration motor 312 is supplied to the vibration motor 312 via the integrated circuit 902 .

A voltage generation circuit 702 provided on the drive/emission control board 14 generates an operating voltage (5V) for the drive/emission control driver 900 from the 18V voltage supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701 .

A voltage generation circuit 703 provided on the drive/emission control board 14 generates an operating voltage (12 V) for the rotation motor 310 from the 18 V voltage supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701 . The operating voltage (12V) of the rotation motor 310 is supplied to the rotation motor 310 via the integrated circuit 903 .

In this manner, the operating voltage of the drive/emission control driver 900 and the rotating motor 310 is generated from the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when a control signal for causing the effect LED 313 to emit light is output from the effect control board 12, the drive/emission control driver 900 to which the control signal is input causes the effect LED 313 to emit light. It is configured to output a control signal.

As shown in FIG. 6, the performance LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED composed of a red light emitting element 313A, a blue light emitting element 313B, and a green light emitting element 313C. As shown in FIG. 6, the red light emitting element 313A and the blue light emitting element 313B are connected to the drive/emission control driver 900. As shown in FIG. Further, the drive/emission control driver 900 outputs an R control signal for causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit light and a B control signal for causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit light. , and the B control signal is connected to be input to the blue light emitting element 313B.

Also, the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to the drive/light emission control driver 900, but is grounded. If the input terminal of the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to any of the input terminals, static electricity will flow into the input terminal, possibly damaging the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, by connecting the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C to the ground, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage. In addition, even if the green light emitting element 313C is connected to the drive/light emission control driver 900, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage, but the corresponding terminals of the drive/light emission control driver 900 are used for other effects. I can't do it anymore. Therefore, by grounding the green light emitting element 313C, the terminals of the drive/light emission control driver 900 can be effectively used (other effect members can be connected), and current flow and damage can be prevented. .

As described above, the effect LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED, and is used in effects in which only the red light emitting element 313A emits light and in effects in which only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light. In other words, it is configured to be capable of emitting only one color of either red or blue. Even if a red light emitting LED and a blue light emitting LED capable of only emitting red light are provided as separate members without providing a full-color LED, only either red or blue light can be emitted. However, providing a plurality of light-emitting members increases the cost, and connecting a plurality of members increases the installation space (for example, an increase in the number of lands on the board when soldering, and Since it is assumed that this leads to an increase in the interval to prevent short circuit), by using the production LED 313 as a full-color LED, while suppressing the increase in cost and the installation space for the production members, red and It is possible to execute a single color light emission effect of any one of the blue colors.

(push button 31)
Next, the push button 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 17. FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a push button. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the push button. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the effect body. 10, (A) is a front view showing the effect body, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF of (A). FIG. 11A is a right side view showing a state in which the operating body is at the operation non-detecting position, and FIG. 11B is a right side view showing a state in which the operating body is at the operation non-detecting position. 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG of FIG. 10A, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view along line GG showing a state in which the operating body is at the operation detection position. 13A is a sectional view taken along line HH of FIG. 12A, and FIG. 13B is a sectional view taken along line GG showing a state in which the rotor is at the separation position. FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 12(A). FIGS. 15A to 15E are diagrams for explaining an example of the action of the effects. FIGS. 16A to 16G are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display. 17(H) to (J) are diagrams for explaining operation examples of various effects during variable display.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the push button 31 includes a base body 301 fixed below the glass window 50a in the glass door frame 50, an effect body 302 supported by the base body 301, the base body 301 and A front cover 303 attached to the base body 301 so as to cover the front side of the effect body 302, and a left cover 304L and a right cover attached to the base body 301 so as to cover the left and right sides of the base body 301 and the effect body 302. 304R and . The front cover 303, the left cover 304L and the right cover 304R are made of a non-permeable synthetic resin material.

The base body 301 includes a horizontal base portion 301A arranged substantially horizontally, left and right support portions 301L and 301R extending diagonally forward and upward from the left and right sides of the horizontal base portion 301A, and the horizontal base portion 301A. It mainly has an inclined base portion 301B that is inclined so that the rear side is located higher than the front side in the upper part.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10 to 12, on the left side of the right support portion 301R, the rotation motor 310 is fixed at a lower position, and the drive shaft 310A of the rotation motor 310 is fixed. A drive gear 320, a driven gear 321 that meshes with the drive gear 320, a driven gear 322 that meshes with the driven gear 321, and a driven gear 323 that meshes with the driven gear 322 can each rotate about a rotation axis facing the left-right direction. is provided in

On the right side of the left support portion 301L, there are a driven gear 331 coaxially connected to the driven gear 321 via a connecting shaft 324, a driven gear 332 meshing with the driven gear 331, and a driven gear 332. A driven gear 323 that meshes with each other is provided rotatably around a rotation shaft facing in the left-right direction. Therefore, when the driving gear 320 is rotated by the rotation motor 310, the driven gears 321 to 323 are rotated, and the driven gears 331 to 333 are interlocked with each other via the connecting shaft 324 to rotate.

For convenience of explanation, the driven gears 323, 323 are provided on the effect body 302 side in FIG. there is

Support shafts 340A to 340C for guiding an operation body 350 (to be described later) so as to be movable in the oblique vertical direction are erected obliquely forward and upward at the left and right positions of the front side and the central position of the rear side of the inclined base portion 301B. A compression spring 341 for urging the operation body 350 upward is attached to the outer periphery of each of the support shafts 340A to 340C. A push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) for detecting the operation of the operation body 350 is provided on the inclined base portion 301B.

As shown in FIG. 12, the effect body 302 has an operation non-detection position above the base body 301 (see FIG. 11A) and an operation detection position behind and below the operation non-detection position (FIG. 11B). ), a fixed body 360 fixed to the base body 301, and driven gears 323, 323 rotate to move the fixed body 360. and a rotating body 380 that can rotate around.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the operation body 350 is configured in a substantially spherical shape by an operation base 351 and an operation cover 352 attached to the upper portion of the operation base 351. As shown in FIGS. The operation base 351 is formed with insertion holes 353A to 353C, and the support shafts 340A to 340C of the horizontal base portion 301A are inserted from below through the insertion holes 353A to 353C. A compression spring 341 is mounted between the operation base 351 and the horizontal base portion 301A of the support shafts 340A to 340C, and the heads of the support shafts 340A to 340C move the operation base 351 upward from the operation detection position. is regulated, the operating body 350 is always maintained at the operation detection position by the biasing force of the compression spring 341 .

Further, since the support shafts 340A to 340C are provided below the rotating body 380, they are arranged at positions that do not overlap or cross the rotating body 380 (see FIG. 12). A vibration motor 312 is attached to the operation base 351 .

The operation cover 352 is made transparent from a synthetic resin material having translucency, and the fixed body 360 and the rotating body 380 arranged inside the operation body 350 can be visually recognized through the operation cover 352 . Further, the operation cover 352 has its top surface and front surface exposed to the outside without being covered by the front cover 303, left cover 304L, and right cover 304R when the push button 31 is assembled to the glass door frame 50. It constitutes an operation unit that can be pressed by a person (see FIG. 7).

Semicircular notches 352L and 352R are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the operation cover 352 to avoid interference with the support portions 301L and 301R of the base body 301 .

The fixed body 360 includes a fixed base 361, a fixed cover 362 assembled on the upper part of the fixed base 361, a substrate base 363 arranged between the fixed base 361 and the fixed cover 362, and a plurality of LEDs 313 for presentation on the upper surface. and an LED substrate 364 fixed to the upper surface of the substrate base 363 so as to emit light upward.

The fixed base 361 has a drive mechanism portion 361A and shaft portions 361L and 361R extending from the drive mechanism portion 361A to the left and right sides. An open/close motor 311 is attached to the lower surface of the drive mechanism portion 361A. On the upper surface of the drive mechanism part 361A, a drive gear 365 fixed to a drive shaft (not shown) of the opening/closing motor 311 protruding upward, and a rotation shaft rotatable in the vertical direction to the left and right of the drive gear 365 are rotatable. The upper surfaces of driven gears 366L and 366R, which are arranged in and mesh with the driving gear 365, and the drive mechanism portion 361A and the shaft portions 361L and 361R are provided so as to be slidable in the left and right direction. slide members 367L and 367R are provided.

A connecting shaft 366A projects from an eccentric position on the upper surface of each of the driven gears 366L and 366R, and the connecting shaft 366A is inserted into an elongated hole 367A formed in the slide members 367L and 367R. The slide members 367L and 367R are guided between the fixed base 361 and the board base 363 above so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Therefore, the drive gear 365 and the driven gears 366L and 366R are rotated forward and reverse by the opening/closing motor 311, so that the slide members 367L and 367R are moved to the close position (see FIG. 13A) where they are close to each other and the separation position where they are left and right separated. The position (see FIG. 13B) moves in the horizontal direction.

The fixed cover 362 is formed transparently from a translucent synthetic resin material, and has a hemispherical portion 362A and shaft portions 362L and 362R extending laterally from the hemispherical portion 362A. The surface of the hemispherical portion 362A is formed in a diamond-cut shape, and uneven light diffusion portions 368 (see FIG. 14) are formed on the rear surfaces of the hemispherical portion 362A and the shaft portions 362L and 362R. Since the semispherical portion 362A is provided so as to cover the front side of the LED substrate 364, the light from the performance LEDs 313 can be diffused and emitted to the outside. Part of the light incident on the hemispherical portion 362A from the performance LED 313 is guided toward the shaft portions 362L and 362R, diffused by the light diffusion portion 368 formed on the rear surface of the shaft portions 362L and 362R, and emitted to the outside. Ejection is possible.

The substrate base 363 has a substrate portion 363A on which the LED substrate 364 is arranged, and a wiring cover portion 363B extending rightward from the substrate portion 363A. and vertically partition the space formed by the fixed base 361 and the fixed cover 362 . Therefore, on the lower surface side of the substrate base 363, a space for arranging the driving mechanisms such as the slide members 367L and 367R is formed, while on the upper surface side of the substrate base 363, the LED substrate 364 and the effect control substrate 12 are arranged. A wiring space is formed in which the wiring member C20 for connection can be wired (see FIG. 14).

The wiring member C20 to which one end is connected is arranged along the wiring space formed by the wiring cover portion 363B and the shaft portion 362R of the fixed cover 362, and is routed rightward from the right end portion of the wiring cover portion 363B. be done. Further, since the light diffusing portion 368 is formed on the inner surface of the shaft portion 362R, it is difficult to visually recognize the internal wiring member C20 from the outside of the fixed cover 362. FIG.

The rotating body 380 is formed by rotating parts 381L and 381R, which are formed by dividing a hollow spherical body into left and right parts, shaft parts 361L and 361R of the fixed base 361, and shaft parts 362L and 362R of the fixed cover 362. It has movable rings 382L, 382R and connecting rings 383L, 383R rotatably mounted on substantially cylindrical shaft portions (hereinafter referred to as shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R) facing toward.

The rotating parts 381L and 381R are made of a synthetic resin material that has transparency and is colored in a predetermined color (for example, red). Holes 384 are formed on the side surfaces of the shafts 361L, 362L, 361R, and 362R so that they can be inserted. Two insertion holes 387 through which a connection shaft 386 for connecting and fixing with 383R can be inserted are formed.

The movable rings 382L, 382R are formed with circular openings 389 into which the shafts 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R can be inserted. The ends 367B of the slide members 367L and 367R are arranged in the opening 389, and the movable rings 382L and 382R are rotatably locked to the slide members 367L and 367R and cannot be detached outward. The movable rings 382L and 382R are fixed to the rotating portions 381L and 381R via screws so that the ends 367B of the slide members 367L and 367R arranged in the opening 389 are sandwiched between the rotating portions 381L and 381R. be.

In addition, the movable rings 382L and 382R are formed with two insertion holes 388 on the periphery of the opening 389. By inserting these insertion holes 388 into the connecting shaft 386, the movable rings 382L and 382R can be moved in the horizontal direction by the connecting shaft 386. be guided. That is, the movable rings 382L, 382R and the rotating portions 381L, 381R integrated with the movable rings 382L, 382R are guided by the connecting shaft 386 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction.

The driven gears 323, 333 integrated with the connecting rings 383L, 383R via the connecting shaft 386 are formed with circular openings 334 into which the shafts 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R can be inserted. It is supported by the left and right support portions 301L and 301R of the base body 301 so as to be rotatable about 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R.

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the left and right shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, and 362R of the fixed body 360 are fixed to through holes 335 formed in the support portions 301L and 301R so as not to rotate relative to each other. It is fixed to the base body 301 and the ends of the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R are exposed sideways through the through holes 335. As shown in FIG. In addition, since openings are formed in the right end surfaces of the right shaft portions 361R and 362R, the wiring member C20 can be routed outwardly of the support portion 301R.

Rotating portions 381L, 381R, movable rings 382L, 382R, connecting rings 383L, 383R, and driven gears 323, 333 are rotatably inserted into the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R facing in the horizontal direction. there is Therefore, by rotating the driven gears 323 and 333 by rotating the rotation motor 310, the movable rings 382L and 382R inserted in the two connecting shafts 386 parallel to the shaft portions 361L, 362L, 361R and 362R are rotated. and the rotating parts 381L, 381R rotate around the shaft parts 361L, 362L, 361R, 362R.

Further, the drive gear 365 and the driven gears 366L and 366R are rotated forward and reverse by the opening/closing motor 311, so that the slide members 367L and 367R are moved to the close position (see FIG. 13A) and the separated position (see FIG. 13B). ), the left and right rotating parts 381L and 381R contact or approach each other to form a spherical body as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13(B), the left and right rotating parts 381L and 381R are separated from each other and the spherical bodies are slid in the left and right direction between the separated positions.

(Example of operation of push button 31)
Next, an operation example of the push button 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. FIG. The push button 31 includes a base body 301, an operation body 350 displaceably provided with respect to the base body 301, a fixed body 360 fixed to the base body 301, and a rotating body 380 rotatable with respect to the fixed body 360. A hollow rotating body 380 is arranged inside a hollow operating body 350 , and a fixed body 360 is arranged inside the rotating body 380 .

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the push button 31 is configured such that the operation body 350 of the effect body 302 is positioned at an upper operation non-detection position (see FIGS. 11A and 12A) and a lower operation detection position. (See FIGS. 11(B) and 12(B)). Normally, it is maintained at the operation non-detection position by the biasing force of the compression spring 341, and is moved to the operation detection position by pressing the operation cover 352 downward. A pressing operation (movement) by the player is detected by detecting a detection target portion (not shown) provided on the operation base 351 by the push sensor 35B at the operation detection position. Further, when the hand is released, the biasing force of the compression spring 341 biases it to the operation non-detection position.

As shown in FIG. 12, the operation body 350 is restricted from moving upward when the operation base 351 abuts against the heads of the support shafts 340A to 340C at the operation non-detection position, and the operation base 351 at the operation detection position. When the predetermined portion 351A abuts on the predetermined portion 301T of the inclined base portion 301B of the base body 301, the downward movement is restricted. On the other hand, the operation cover 352 operable by the player is provided so as not to come into contact with other members such as the support portions 301L and 301R at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a gap S is formed between the support portions 301L and 301R and the notches 352L and 352R of the operation cover 352 at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. so do not touch.

Therefore, the operation cover 352 is less likely to be damaged even if the player strongly pushes down the operation cover 352 and receives an impact, so that the player can be prevented from being injured. Since the gap S is covered by the left cover 304L and the right cover 304R, the fingers of the player are prevented from being pinched.

The operating body 350 is movably guided by the three support shafts 340A to 340C with respect to the inclined base portion 301B of the base body 301, and is urged upward by the urging force of the compression spring 341. , and the insertion holes 353A to 353C of the operation base 351 are formed to have a larger diameter than the support shafts 340A to 340C. Therefore, it can be vibrated by the vibration motor 312 . Specifically, the operation body 350 moves back and forth due to the reciprocating motion of the operation base 351 obliquely moving up and down along the support shafts 340A to 340C and the play between the support shafts 340A to 340C and the insertion holes 353A to 353C. Includes reciprocating motions such as tilting left and right.

Vibration by the vibration motor 312 is also transmitted to the base body 301 via the support shafts 340A to 340C. Since it is also transmitted to the machine frame 3 and the like, the pachinko game machine 1 as a whole can vibrate. In addition, the vibration can be transmitted to the player through the ball hitting operation handle 30 as well.

Further, among the effect bodies 302, only the operation body 350 is displaced (moved) with respect to the base body 301 in accordance with the player's operation, and the fixed body 360 and the rotating body 380 are moved in response to the operation of the operation body 350. Since it does not move, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disconnection, failure, etc., by directly transmitting the external force due to the player's operation to the rotating body 380 capable of rotating and the fixed body 360 to which the driving mechanism is assembled. . In addition, since the wiring member C20 is routed on the upper surface side of the wiring cover portion 363B in the right shaft portions 361R and 362R, the rotating body 380 is not affected by the operation of the operating body 350.

As shown in FIG. 13, the rotating body 380 is vertically rotatable around shafts 361L, 362L, 361R, and 362R that are supported by the base body 301 and are supported by the base body 301. The sliding members 367L and 367R are slid in the left-right direction between the close position and the separated position by the motor 311, so that the rotating parts 381L and 381R move to the combined position (see FIG. 13A) and the separated position (see FIG. 13). (B)) and slides in the horizontal direction. In this manner, the rotating body 380 performs vertical rotation by the rotation motor 310, horizontal sliding movement by the opening/closing motor 311, and vertical rotation and sliding movement by the rotation motor 310 and the opening/closing motor 311. can be executed respectively.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the rendering body 302 configured in this manner is in a state in which the rotating parts 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are positioned at the combined position, which is the origin position, and the operating body 350 is operated. Although the rotating body 380 inside is visible through the cover 352, the fixed body 360 inside the rotating body 380 is difficult to see.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15B, the effect body 302 performs a sliding motion (first slide motion) in which the rotating parts 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 slide linearly in the left-right direction (first direction) by the opening/closing motor 311. 1 operation), and, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, a rotation operation (second operation) in which the rotating parts 381L and 381R of the rotating body 380 are rotated in the vertical direction (second direction) by the rotation motor 310. Then, as shown in FIG. 15(E), a reciprocating motion (third motion) in which the operating body 350 reciprocates in the three-dimensional directions of up/down, front/rear, and left/right by vibration caused by the vibration motor 312 is made possible. there is

15(C) and (D), the effect control CPU 120 rotates the plurality of effect LEDs 313 clockwise ( or counterclockwise), that is, by performing light emission control that sequentially lights in the horizontal rotation direction different from the vertical rotation direction which is the second direction, the hemispherical fixed cover that emits the light of these performance LEDs 313 outward It is possible to execute a lighting effect that makes the 362 look as if it is rotating. In other words, by simultaneously performing the rotating motion of the structure by the rotating parts 381L and 381R and the rotating light emission control by the performance LED 313, the rotating motion can be more favorably shown, thereby improving interest.

Furthermore, in addition to the rotational movement of the rotating body 380 and the rotational light emission control by the performance LED 313, the operating body 350 can be reciprocated in three-dimensional directions by the vibration motor 312 as shown in FIG. 15(E).

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 controls the sliding motion (first motion) of the rotating body 380 in the lateral direction (first direction) of the effecting body 302 and the vertical direction (second motion) of the rotating body 380 different from the first direction. direction) and a reciprocating motion (third motion) different from the first and second motions of the operating body 350 can be individually executed, and the first motion, the second motion, and the At least two or more of the two operations and the third operation can be combined and executed.

(Example of operation of various effects during variable display)
Next, based on FIG. 16, an operation example in various effects executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the execution of the variable display of super reach will be described, taking the variable display of super reach as an example.

As shown in FIG. 16(A), for example, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the variable display of super reach is started, the variable display mode becomes normal reach as shown in FIG. be started. Next, at the timing before switching from normal reach to super reach, as shown in FIG.

In the operation prompting presentation, an operation prompting image Z1 consisting of a button image imitating the push button 31, a time gauge image indicating the operation effective period, and a character image "Press!" is displayed for a predetermined period. At this time, the push button 31 does not perform reciprocating motion (third motion) because the operating body 350 is maintained at the operation non-detection position, and the rotating body 380 slides (first motion) at the combination position (origin position). It is set to a non-operating state in which no rotation operation (second operation) is performed, and the performance LED 313 is in a non-light emitting state. Next, as shown in FIGS. 16(D) and 16(E), a super ready-to-win effect is started in which the friendly character Z2 and the enemy character Z3 face each other.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16(F), at the timing when a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, in response to the start of reduced display of the effect image Z4, the rotating body 380 of the push button 31 are separated left and right by the first operation. Next, as shown in FIG. 16(G), the left and right separated rotating bodies 380 start vertical rotation by the second action, and the rotating light emitting effect by the effect LED 313 is started.

Furthermore, at the timing when a predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 17A, a determination operation effect for informing whether or not the hit is a big hit is started, and an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 31 is started. be done. Here, an operation prompting image Z5 consisting of a button image larger than the button image in FIG. 16C is displayed for a predetermined period. Note that the operation prompting image Z5 is a button that imitates (corresponds to) the push button 31 in which the rotating body 380 separated into left and right by the first action rotates vertically in the second action, and the LED 313 for effect rotates and emits light. It is considered an image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(I), when the variable display result is a big win, at the timing when the operation of the push button 31 is detected or not detected and the operation effective period passes, the friend character Z2 becomes the enemy character Z3. A big win notification image Z6 is displayed to notify that the battle has been won by defeating . Rotating light-emitting performance is performed by the LED 313, and the operation body 350 reciprocates in the three-dimensional direction by the third action, that is, vibrates, thereby notifying that the variable display result is a big hit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(J), when the variable display result is false, the friend character Z2 changes to the enemy character Z3 at the timing when the operation of the push button 31 is detected or the operation valid period passes without being detected. A failure notification image Z7 is displayed to notify that the player has fallen over and has lost the battle. Along with this, the push button 31 stops the second action, the third action, and the rotating light-emitting effect, and the rotating body 380 is returned to the united position by the first action, so that the variable display result is lost. is notified.

As described above, in the super ready-to-win effect, the player presses the operation body 350 of the push button 31 and moves (displaces) from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position. Based on the detection by 35B, in the push button 31, a plurality of motions such as the second motion (longitudinal rotation) of the rotating body 380 and the third motion (vibration) of the operation body 350 by the vibration motor 312 are combined. Interest can be improved by being performed.

(First invention)
Further, the present embodiment includes a first invention described below. That is, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, a slot machine, or the like, in a game machine having an operation unit that can be operated by a player, a predetermined Some games have a non-electric variable means that changes from the first state to the second state by rotating the action member by the weight of the game ball that has entered the operation opening. However, although it is possible to perform an effect in which the movable body rotates according to the player's operation, there is a problem that the rotating motion of the movable body alone is not enough to add interest. For the purpose of providing a game machine that can
The game machine of means 1 of the first invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game,
A first action in a first direction (e.g., sliding action in the horizontal direction), a second action in a second direction different from the first direction (e.g., vertical rotation action), the first action and the a movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) capable of performing a third action different from the second action (for example, a reciprocating action in three-dimensional directions such as up/down, front/rear, and left/right);
Action detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting actions of the player;
with
At least two or more of the first action, the second action, and the third action by the movable body can be executed in combination according to the action of the player, and vibration can be generated ( For example, when the push sensor 35B detects the operation (movement) of the player by pressing the operation body 350 of the push button 31 and moving (displacement) from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position. Based on this, in the push button 31, a portion where a plurality of actions such as the second action (longitudinal rotation) of the rotating body 380 and the third action (vibration) of the operation body 350 by the vibration motor 312 are performed in combination. 15, see Fig. 16)
It is characterized by

According to this feature, it is possible to improve interest by performing a plurality of motions of the movable body and generating vibrations during the player's motion.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The movable body (for example, the production body 302 of the push button 31) has a light emitting means (for example, the production LED 313),
An effect executing means capable of executing a light emitting effect in which the light from the light emitting means moves in a direction different from the second direction (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the rotating portion 381L of the rotating body 380, When the 381R is vertically rotating, light emission control is performed to sequentially turn on the plurality of effect LEDs 313 clockwise (or counterclockwise) when viewed from the front, that is, in the horizontal rotation direction different from the vertical rotation direction, which is the second direction. By doing so, it is possible to execute a light emitting effect that makes it appear as if the semispherical fixed cover 362 that emits the light of these effect LEDs 313 to the outside rotates (see FIGS. 15(C) and 15(D)).
It is characterized by

According to this feature, the presentation effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
the second motion is a rotating motion;
The effect execution means can execute the light emission effect during the execution of the second action (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a plurality of The effect LEDs 313 are sequentially turned on clockwise (or counterclockwise) when viewed from the front, that is, in the horizontal rotation direction different from the vertical rotation direction which is the second direction. 15(C) and 15(D)), which can perform a light emitting effect that makes the outwardly emitting hemispherical fixed cover 362 look as if it is rotating.
It is characterized by

According to this feature, the second action can be emphasized, and the presentation effect can be further enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 2 or 3,
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
a fixed part (for example, fixed body 360) supported by a base part (for example, base body 301);
A rotating part (for example, rotating body 380) rotatably supported around the fixed part via a rotation driving member (for example, driven gear 323, movable rings 382L, 382R, connecting shaft 386, etc.) with respect to the base part and,
has
The fixed part is
a first fixed portion (for example, a substrate portion 363A or a hemispherical portion 362A) provided with the light emitting means;
a second fixing portion (for example, a wiring cover portion 363B and shaft portions 362L and 362R) supported by the base portion through the first fixing portion through the rotation drive member;
has
The second fixing portion can route a wiring member (for example, a wiring member C20) from the light emitting means to the outside of the fixing portion (see FIGS. 11 and 14).
It is characterized by

According to this feature, the wiring member from the light emitting means can be routed out of the fixed portion with good space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The fixed part (for example, fixed body 360) is a light-emitting base member (for example, fixed base 361) and a light-emitting cover member (for example, fixed cover 362) capable of transmitting light from the light emitting means (for example, performance LED 313). and
A light diffusing portion (for example, a light diffusing portion 368) is provided at a position corresponding to the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion in the light emission cover member (see FIG. 14).
It is characterized by

According to this feature, it is possible to suppress deterioration in design while improving space efficiency.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
A fixed part (for example, fixed body 360) supported by a base part (for example, base body 301) and provided with the light emitting means (for example, LED 313 for effect),
The fixed part has a light-emitting cover member (for example, a fixed cover 362) that covers the light-emitting means so as to transmit light from the light-emitting means,
A light diffusion portion (for example, a light diffusion portion 368) is provided on the light emission cover member (see FIG. 14).
It is characterized by

According to this feature, the light emitted from the light emitting means can be diffused appropriately, so that the design can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
a displacement part (for example, the operation body 350) that can be displaced with respect to the base part (for example, the base body 301) according to the operation;
a support portion (for example, support shafts 340A to 340C erected on the inclined base portion 301B) that displaceably supports the displacement portion with respect to the base portion;
a rotating part (for example, rotating body 380) rotatably supported on the base part separately from the displacement part;
has
The support section is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the rotating section (for example, the support shafts 340A to 340C are provided below the rotating body 380 so that they do not overlap or cross the rotating body 380). The part located in the position (see Fig. 12)
It is characterized by

According to this feature, it is possible to suitably absorb the impact caused by the operation on the displacement portion.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The movable body (for example, the effect body 302 of the push button 31) is
a displacement part (for example, the operation body 350) that can be displaced with respect to the base part (for example, the base body 301) according to the operation;
a support portion (for example, an inclined base portion 301B) that displaceably supports the displacement portion with respect to the base portion;
a rotating part (for example, rotating body 380) rotatably supported on the base part separately from the displacement part;
has
The displacement portion is provided so as not to come into contact with the rotation portion when displaced (for example, the operation cover 352 that can be operated by the player is supported by the support portion at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position). They are provided so as not to come into contact with other members such as 301L and 301R.Specifically, as shown in Fig. 11, the support portions 301L and 301R and the operation cover 352 are provided at both the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. A gap S is formed between the cutouts 352L and 352R of the part that does not contact)
It is characterized by

According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the rotating portion from being damaged by the impact caused by the operation on the displacement portion.

(Description on deformation and application of the first invention)
In the above embodiment, before the push button 31 is operated by the player, the first action (sliding action) of the rotating body 380 is completed and the second action (vertical rotation) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first action (sliding action) and second action (longitudinal rotation) of the rotating body 380 and the vibration motor 312 are performed according to the operation of the push button 31 by the player. At least two or more of the third motion (vibration) of the operating body 350 by , may be executed in combination.

For example, until the push button 31 is operated by the player, it is in a non-operating state as shown in FIG. 16(C). (slide motion), the second motion (longitudinal rotation), and the third motion (vibration) of the operating body 350 by the vibration motor 312 may all be combined and executed. Further, according to the operation of the push button 31 by the player, the first action and the second action are executed, the first action and the third action are executed, or the second action and the third action are executed. You may make it so.

Further, in the above embodiment, before the push button 31 is operated by the player, the first action (sliding action) of the rotating body 380 is completed and the second action (vertical rotation) is executed. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third action (vibration) may be executed before the push button 31 is operated by the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first action, the second action, and the third action of the effect body 302 of the push button 31 are exemplified during execution of the super reach variable display, but the present invention is applied to this. It is not limited to this, and the first action, the second action, and the third action of the effect body 302 may be executed during the execution of the variable display other than the super reach, or during the period other than the variable display period of the symbol (for example, the big hit The first action, the second action, and the third action of the effect body 302 may be executable during the execution period of the game state, the small winning game state, the demonstration effect period, etc.).

Further, in the above embodiment, the first motion in the first direction is the sliding motion in the left-right direction, the second motion in the second direction different from the first direction is the vertical rotation motion, and the first motion and the Although the third motion, which is different from the second motion, is a reciprocating motion in the three-dimensional directions of up and down, front and back, and left and right, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first motion, the second motion, The operation mode and the operation direction of the third operation can be changed variously.

Further, in the above embodiment, according to the action of the player, the first action in the first direction, the second action in the second direction different from the first direction, the first action and the second action As an example of the movable body capable of performing the third action different from the second action, the mode in which the effect body 302 of the push button 31 that can be operated by the player is applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. A first action in a first direction, a second action in a second direction different from the first direction, and a second action different from the first action and the second action are performed according to the action of the player. If it is a movable body capable of three actions, for example, a movable body provided on the game board 2 side such as the first effect device 500 and the second effect device 800, and a frame side of the pachinko game machine 1 such as the glass door frame 50 A movable body or the like provided may be applied.

Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, a game machine capable of executing a predetermined game is provided, in which driving means (in this example, the vibration motor 312) and the operation of the driving means are controlled. Control means for outputting a control signal (in this example, effect control CPU 120), drive control means (in this example, drive / light emission control driver 900) for outputting a drive signal based on the control signal, and drive control means a logic circuit (the gate circuit 901 and the integrated circuit 902 in this example) that receives a drive signal from and can output a signal to the drive means, and the logic circuit receives a first signal (this A first signal in this example) and a second signal (in this example a second signal) different from the first signal, logic indicating that the first signal drives the drive means (in this example , L level) to output a signal to the driving means (see FIG. 5). As a result, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

For example, as in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-104147, a signal output from the driving control means to the driving means is input in parallel, and a feedback signal corresponding to the state of the signal is sent to the control means. and the control means (for example, the performance control CPU) monitors the operation abnormality of the driving means based on the feedback signal, the wiring for transmitting the feedback signal is This complicates the circuit and increases the number of wires, but as described above, the circuit (gate circuit 901, integrated circuit 902) that does not operate the vibration motor 312 even when the drive/emission control driver 900 fails, for example. , it is possible to prevent malfunction of the vibration motor 312 (for example, runaway or heat generation of the vibration motor 312) without transmitting a feedback signal. Therefore, while suppressing an increase in manufacturing costs, there is a possibility that malfunctions may occur due to malfunctions (specifically, malfunctions of the vibration motor 312 may cause malfunctions in the performance members, or damage to parts due to heat generation (for example, Deformation due to melting of resin, signal transmission failure due to disconnection of wiring), giving players discomfort due to heat generation, or causing damage to the player himself or the player's property due to excessive heat generation. can reduce the possibility of

In addition, in the configuration of transmitting the feedback signal from the feedback signal output means to the control means, from the feedback signal output means provided around the driving means to the control means (for example, the effect control CPU), the feedback signal of a relatively long distance Therefore, the risk of malfunction due to noise generation increases. By preventing the vibration motor 312 from running out of control or generating heat, the risk of malfunction can be reduced.

Further, according to this embodiment, a game machine capable of executing a predetermined game includes a plurality of drive means (in this example, the vibration motor 312, the rotation motor 310, etc.) and the operation of the drive means Control means for outputting a control signal to control (in this example, effect control CPU 120), drive control means for outputting a drive signal based on the control signal (in this example, drive / light emission control driver 900), drive control A logic circuit (in this example, a logic circuit (in this example, a , a gate circuit 901 and an integrated circuit 902), the logic circuit includes a first signal (in this example, the first signal) indicating driving of a particular driving means, and a second signal different from the first signal. (in this example, the second signal), when the first signal is logic (L level in this example) indicating that the specific drive means is to be driven, a signal is output to the specific drive means. It is assumed to be a circuit (see FIG. 5). As a result, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

Further, according to this embodiment, the logic circuit is a circuit including a structure in which NAND circuits are combined in multiple stages (see FIG. 4). As a result, it is possible to inexpensively reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

Further, according to this embodiment, the second signal is a signal whose logic is fixed (in this example, a signal fixed at H level), and is a signal output from the drive control means (FIG. 4). See). As a result, it is possible to appropriately cope with a problem that occurs in the drive control means.

Further, according to this embodiment, the operating voltage of the driving means (in this example, the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312: 18 V) is the same as the operating voltage of other electronic components (in this example, the operating voltage of the rotation motor 310). voltage: 12 V, operating voltage of drive/emission control driver 900: 5 V), generating means (in this example, voltage generation circuit 702) (see FIG. 4). Thereby, it can operate suitably.

For example, the higher the operating voltage of the drive means, the higher the possibility of heat generation due to runaway of the drive means. Also, it is possible to reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

Further, when a plurality of electronic components having different operating voltages are provided, different wiring is required for each voltage. By generating the operating voltage of 900, it is not necessary to separately provide the wiring for the vibration motor 312 and the wiring for the drive/light emission control driver 900, so the number of wirings can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. be able to.

In this embodiment, the integrated circuit 902 is connected between the gate circuit 901 and the vibration motor 312, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312 is 5 V, and the vibration motor 312 is a motor that operates (vibrates) when the input signal is at H level and stops when it is at L level, Even if the output signal of the gate circuit 901 is directly input to the motor without providing the integrated circuit 902, it is possible to reduce the possibility of malfunction due to abnormal operation.

Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game includes the first light emitting element (in this example, the red light emitting element 313A) having a different emission color, and the , a second light emitting element (blue light emitting element 313B in this example) and a third light emitting element (green light emitting element 313C in this example). a light emission control means (in this example, a drive/light emission control driver 900) for controlling light emission of the means, the light emission control means being electrically connectable to each of the plurality of light emitting elements in the light emitting means; Individual light emission control of each connected light emitting element is possible (see FIG. 6), and the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element among the light emitting elements of the specific light emitting means are connected to the light emission control means, The third light emitting element is not connected to the light emission control means, but is connected to the ground (see FIG. 6). As a result, damage due to static electricity can be prevented even when some of the light emitting elements are not used.

In this example, in order to make it possible to perform the effect of causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit red light and the effect of causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit blue light, the red light emitting element 313A and the blue light emitting element 313B are driven/light emission control drivers. 900 and the green light emitting element 313C is grounded, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the red light emitting element 313A and the green light emitting element 313C are connected to the drive/emission control driver 900 in order to enable the effect of causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit red light and the effect of causing the green light emitting element 313C to emit green light. At the same time, the blue light emitting element 313B may be grounded. Alternatively, the blue light emitting element 313B and the green light emitting element 313C are connected to the drive/emission control driver 900 in order to enable the effect of causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit blue light and the effect of causing the green light emitting element 313C to emit green light. At the same time, the red light emitting element 313A may be grounded.

In this example, the vibration motor 312 and the performance LED 313 are provided on the push button 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, a description will be given using the following modified examples. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

In the modified pachinko game machine 1, instead of the push button 31, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided. The stick controller 31A is an operation member that is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area and that can be tilted by being gripped by the player. The push button 31B is an operation member that is attached to a predetermined position (near the stick controller 31A) of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area and allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. The surface portion of the stick controller 31A that is held by the player is plated for decoration.

As shown in FIG. 18, the vibration motor 312 in the modified example may be provided inside the stick controller 31A, and the performance LED 313 may be provided inside the push button 31B. The method of sending the control signal and the configuration of the circuit are the same as those shown in FIGS. As described above, since the surface portion of the stick controller 31A that is gripped by the player is plated, it is expected that static electricity will be generated from the player's skin to the gripped portion of the stick controller 31A. Since the LED 313 for effect is provided near the stick controller 31A, if the terminal of the green light emitting element 313C that is not used is not connected to any terminal, static electricity will flow into the terminal. It is conceivable that the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements may be damaged. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, by connecting the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C to the ground, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage.

As an effect advantageous to the player (for example, a variable effect informing the player of a big hit or a variable effect informing that the possibility of a big win is high), the vibration motor 312 is operated and the effect is produced. A specific effect that causes the LED 313 to emit light may be made executable. For example, inside the push button 31B, there are a first sheet on which the characters "Chance" appear when blue light is incident, and a second sheet on which the characters "Super Heat" appear when red light is incident. is provided, as shown in FIG. 19, the rendering LED 313 emits blue light (only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light, and the red light emitting element 313A does not emit light), and the characters "chance" are displayed. and a second pattern in which the effect LED 313 emits red light (only the red light emitting element 313A emits light, and the blue light emitting element 313B does not emit light) and the characters "extreme heat" are displayed. In the pattern of (1), it is possible to execute a specific effect in which an operation instruction effect for prompting the operation of the push button 31B and a vibration effect for operating the vibration motor 312 are integrally performed. Hereinafter, the effect LED 313, the first sheet, and the second sheet may be collectively referred to as a "specific effect device".

Also, the second pattern specific effect may be more advantageous for the player than the first pattern specific effect (for example, the reliability of controlling for a big win is high).

Further, in accordance with the execution of the operation instruction presentation, the image display device 5 may also display an operation prompting display prompting the user to operate the push button 31B. For example, an operation prompting display that displays an operation prompting image imitating a specific effect device may be performed.

In that case, if the specific effect of the first pattern is being performed, an operation prompting display is performed to display an operation promoting image imitating the specific effect device executing the specific effect of the first pattern, and the specific effect of the second pattern is being performed. If so, it is possible to perform an operation prompting display that displays an operation prompting image imitating the specific effect device that is executing the second pattern of the specific effect.

Alternatively, the operation prompting display of a common mode may be performed during the specific effect of any pattern.

According to this modified example, the drive means is provided on a member (the stick controller 31A in this example) that can be touched by the player. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of problems occurring due to operational abnormalities in the members touched by the player.

Specifically, when the driving means provided on the member that the player can contact malfunctions, the possibility of causing some damage to the player or the player's belongings due to heat generation increases. Also in such a game machine, by connecting as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, it is possible to reduce the possibility of malfunction due to an abnormal operation.

Further, according to this modification, the driving means is driven at least when an announcement advantageous to the player (in this example, an announcement of a big win or an announcement of a high possibility of a big win) is given. (In this example, the vibration motor 312 is operated as a specific effect in the modified example). As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to a malfunction of the driving means.

Notifications that are advantageous to the player also include notifications that the player will transition to a high-probability state (for example, a variable probability state) in which the probability of a big hit is higher than in the normal state, and a small win that is given less value than the jackpot game state. It may be a notification of being controlled to a game state.

In addition, according to this modification, a light emitting effect device (in this example, a specific effect device in the modification) that can change the display mode by causing a specific light emitting means to emit light is provided, and as the display mode of the light emitting effect device, A first display mode (first pattern in this example) that can be displayed by outputting the first light emitting element of the specific light emitting means, and a displayable by outputting the second light emitting element of the specific light emitting means and includes a second display mode (second pattern in this example) different from the first display mode. This makes it possible to execute a suitable light emission effect.

Further, according to this modification, a conductive member having conductivity (in this example, a plated member) is provided in the vicinity of the substrate provided with the specific light emitting means. As a result, it is possible to suitably prevent damage even in a portion that is highly likely to be damaged due to static electricity.

Also, according to this modification, the conductive member is provided on a member that can be touched by the player (in this example, the surface portion of the stick controller 31A that the player grips). As a result, it is possible to suitably prevent damage even in a portion that is highly likely to be damaged due to static electricity.

The driving means is not limited to the vibration motor 312, and may be a motor for operating the movable body, for example.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is exemplified as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of balls circulated and lent out according to the 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 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 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.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game is at least one that performs a game, and is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and may be a general gaming machine.

1 pachinko machine 6C winning ball device 6B variable winning ball device 7 special variable winning ball device 17 special variable winning ball device 31 push button 350 operating body 380 rotating body 500 first effect device 501 first movable body 510 first effect section 520L , 520R Second production unit 530L, 530R Third production unit 700 Winning unit 710 Game ball passage 751-753 Regulation unit 761-763 Regulation unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
a driving means;
a control means for outputting a control signal for controlling the operation of the driving means;
drive control means for outputting a drive signal based on the control signal;
a logic circuit that receives the drive signal from the drive control means and can output a signal to the drive means;
The logic circuit is
Based on a first signal indicating driving of the driving means and a second signal different from the first signal, a signal is output to the driving means when the first signal is logic indicating driving of the driving means. is a circuit that
A circuit including a configuration in which NAND circuits are combined in multiple stages,
The drive means is driven at least when a notice advantageous to the player is given,
an operating voltage of the drive means is higher than an operating voltage of the drive control means;
The operating voltage of the drive control means is generated from the operating voltage of the driving means ,
The second signal is a signal whose logic is fixed, and is a signal output from the drive control means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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