JP4204506B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a rotating drum in which a plurality of symbols are arranged along an outer peripheral surface.

  A plurality of rotary drums arranged along the outer peripheral surface, pivotally supported in the left-right direction, and viewed from the front, and a rotation driving device that rotates each rotary drum forward and stops at a predetermined rotation angle A gaming machine equipped with is well known as some pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like. In such a gaming machine, as described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of rotating drums having various kinds of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are pivotally supported inside the machine body, and the symbols on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating drums can be visually recognized from the front. When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, these rotary drums are rotated forward by a rotary drive device composed of a stepping motor or the like. Here, a winning line is set at the center position on the front side of the rotating drum, and when all the rotating drums are stopped and the symbols aligned on the winning line are in a predetermined arrangement, a board or the like is used. The configured game control means pays out game balls, medals and the like to the player, or executes special game operations advantageous to the player.

JP 2002-239095 A

  The above rotating drum has an interesting feature that the pattern is changed and expressed by a mechanical mechanism, and has a strong popularity. However, most of them are a simple mechanism that repeats rotation and stop, and only displays the outer peripheral surface pattern forward, and because it is circular, the pattern located near the top or bottom of the circle is When viewed from the front, the vertical width becomes narrow, and the symbols that can be easily identified are limited to those located in the center of the front side. For this reason, the symbol display means using the rotating drum has a problem that the display mode of the symbols is uniform and the game tends to be monotonous as compared with a display using a liquid crystal display or the like. Some game machines equipped with a rotating drum have a configuration in which effects are displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like provided in addition to the display of symbols by the rotating drum. It is difficult to harmonize with a simple symbol display and lacks unity.

  The present invention is an attempt to solve such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine including a rotating drum that can realize various symbol display modes.

In the present invention, a plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface, are pivotally supported in the left-right direction, rotate a plurality of rotating drums viewed from the front, and rotate each rotating drum forward and stop at a predetermined rotation angle. a rotary drive device, when the all of the rotating drum was stopped and the pay line which is set on the front side central position of the rotary drum, the symbols are exposed in a predetermined sequence, predetermined for the predetermined sequence In the gaming machine provided with a game control means for giving a predetermined gain to the player , the rotating drum is pivotally supported at the center in the left-right direction and is driven to rotate forward, and a symbol display unit for displaying symbols on the outer surface And a design plate that is pivotally supported on the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body so that the front end edge thereof is tiltable, and the design plate is set as a steady position following the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body. Means and design The symbol plate located near En'itadaki portion which is exposed above the pay line, and a push-up converter to boost the standing position outwardly tilted from the normal position, including exposed positions of the symbols of the push-up were symbols plates, winning An additional line is set, and the game control means activates the push-up conversion device and activates the winning additional line only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the symbols are arranged in a predetermined arrangement on the winning additional line. When expressed , the gaming machine is characterized in that a predetermined gain predetermined for the predetermined arrangement is given to the player. Here, the game control means can be suitably configured by a board provided in an existing pachinko machine or slot machine. Further, the forward rotation of the rotating drum refers to a movement in which the symbol at the top of the rotating drum rotates forward and the symbol at the front moves downward. Further, the front of the symbol plate indicates the traveling direction of the rotating drum, and the outside of the symbol plate indicates the radial direction of the rotating drum.

  In such a configuration, the inclination of the design of the rotating drum can be changed with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body by pivotally supporting a design plate with a design on the outer surface on the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body. Then, the design plate is urged by the urging means to a steady position following the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body, and the design plate located near the top of the circle and above the winning line is tilted outward from the steady position by the push-up conversion device. By pushing up to the standing position, the design on the design plate can be converted from a steady state that follows the outer peripheral surface and has a narrow vertical width and difficult to identify, to a standing state that tilts outward and has a wide vertical width and is easy to identify. (Hereinafter, the symbol on the symbol plate located above the winning line and changing the visibility is referred to as a visual variation symbol). In the present invention, a variable game condition for operating the push-up conversion device is set, and only when this variable game condition is satisfied, the visual variation symbol is set in the standing state, and the visual variation symbol that has been easily identified is displayed. Based on this, a predetermined gain is given to the player. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to display the symbol related to the gain above the winning line so that it can be easily identified according to various gaming conditions, and the symbol of the rotating drum than before. The display method can be diversified and the game can be varied.

  Note that the game control means provides a predetermined gain based on the design of the symbol plate that has been pushed up (visual variable design) when the variable game condition is satisfied, and therefore always provides a gain when the variable game condition is satisfied. It is not necessary, and if the visual variation pattern that has been easily identified is irrelevant to the gain, the gain may not be given. Further, in the present invention, all of the symbols of the rotating drum can be constituted by the symbols of the symbol plate, but for example, only the symbols constituting the hit arrangement can be attached to the symbol plate and tilted, The remaining symbols can be attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body so as not to tilt. Further, in a general gaming machine, three rotating drums are provided side by side, but the symbol plate according to the present invention may be provided only in one rotating drum.

Here, there are various ways to give the player a predetermined gain based on the design of the pushed up design plate, but a winning addition line including the display position of the design of the pushed up design plate is set, and the predetermined fluctuation Only when the game conditions are satisfied, the game control means activates the push-up conversion device and validates the winning addition line, and when all the rotating drums are stopped, the symbols are displayed on the winning addition line. However, in the case of a predetermined arrangement, a predetermined gain is given to the player .

  In this configuration, in addition to the normal pay line, a winning addition line including a display position of a visual variation pattern that can be easily identified above the winning line is set. This winning addition line is effective only when the variable game condition is satisfied and the visual variation symbol is in an easily standing state, and when the winning addition line becomes effective, Similarly to a line, when a predetermined array of symbols is displayed on the line, a predetermined gain is given to the player. That is, in this configuration, in accordance with the change in the visibility of the visual variation pattern above the winning line, the winning additional line is made effective and a gain is given to the player. Using the display, an entertaining game can be realized. Specifically, when this configuration is used for a pachinko machine, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a big hit by enabling the winning addition line before or during the rotation of the rotating drum. If the winning addition line is made effective immediately after the rotary drum is stopped, an unexpectedness can be added to the game. In addition, even when applied to a slot machine, it is possible to add a surprise to the game by enabling the winning addition line immediately after the rotating drum stops, and the winning addition line is effective. However, since the tolerance for misalignment of the pushing operation is increased, there is less loss and a gaming state advantageous to the player can be achieved when the variable gaming condition is satisfied.

Further, the predetermined gain to be applied based on the design of the pushed up design plate is not limited to the direct gain as described above, but may be information that informs the player of information that is advantageous based on the design. Absent. As one of them, the game control means activates the push-up conversion device only when a predetermined variable game condition is satisfied, and notifies the player to predict the occurrence of the predetermined game operation based on the design of the raised design plate. A configuration in which notification is performed is proposed. In such a configuration, a symbol arrangement (or a single symbol) for performing a notice notification is set in advance, and the change in the visibility of the visual alteration symbol is displayed by displaying the symbol arrangement using the visual alteration symbol. It is possible to notify the notice in various forms. Here, the notice notice is a stage before the arrangement of symbols that triggers the start of the special game operation when the execution of the special game operation advantageous to the player becomes decisive at the control level of the game machine. The player is informed. Specifically, many pachinko machines equipped with a rotating drum determine whether to hit or lose before the rotating drum stops, and before the drum stops, game operations such as special game operations are performed by lighting the lamp. However, in the present invention, it is possible to use a symbol obtained by converting such a notification. In addition, in existing slot machines, it is known that a player establishes a flag such as a bonus flag by lighting a lamp, but in this configuration, such notification can also be performed using a visual variation pattern. And are included in the notice of the present invention.

  It should be noted that the variable game conditions can be set in various ways, and the game settings can be changed in various ways by setting the conditions. For example, if the establishment of the variable game condition is based on the result of a lottery using random numbers, the display mode of the symbols becomes complicated, and an unexpected game can be performed. In addition, if a variable game condition is established when a predetermined game is won at a pachinko machine or when a specific pattern is prepared at a slot machine, the player's willingness to challenge can be stimulated. Furthermore, in pachinko machines, players may be disappointed when a highly anticipated reach fluctuation ends, but in such cases, the floating gaming conditions will be established to make the player feel a gain. This can relieve the player's disappointment.

Here, as a mechanism for pushing up the design plate, the design plate extends a pressure-receiving portion that protrudes to the side of the drum main body, and the push-up conversion device is arranged on the side of the drum main body near the top of the circle. A push-up member that is opposed to the inside and outside of the pressure member and is converted into an outer pressure position that pushes the pattern plate up from the inside to a standing position, and a retreat position that retreats inward and separates from the pressure portion. It is proposed to configure the push-up member with an electric drive device that converts and drives the push-up member . Here, the biasing means is preferably realized by providing an elastic member such as a spring or rubber between the symbol plate and the drum main body. In such a configuration, each symbol plate is normally held at the steady position by the biasing means, and the electric drive unit is operated only when the variable game condition is satisfied, and the push-up member is moved to the pressed position. The symbol plate located outside the push-up member is pushed up from the inside to be converted from the steady position to the standing position. That is, in such a configuration, the game control means sends an operation signal to the electric drive device to convert the symbol plate to the standing position, and to make the visual variation symbol on the plate easy to identify.

Specifically, a plurality of rotating drums, a mounting mechanism that is fixed to the gaming machine main body and includes a support member concentrically adjacent to each rotating drum, and attached to the mounting mechanism, each rotating drum is rotated forward. It is proposed that a drum unit is constituted by a plurality of stepping motors to be driven, and further that a push-up conversion device is disposed at a predetermined portion of a support member adjacent to each rotating drum of the mounting mechanism . In such a configuration, the rotary drive device of each rotary drum is constituted by a stepping motor, and a plurality of rotary drums and stepping motors are integrated with the mounting mechanism to form a drum unit. By constructing this mounting mechanism with a support member concentrically adjacent to each rotating drum, in this configuration, it is possible to easily provide a push-up guide member at a required position on the side of the rotating drum. In addition, an integrated and compact configuration in which the push-up conversion device is suitably incorporated in the drum unit is realized.

In addition, the permanent magnet can be fixed to the design plate with the magnetic poles facing inward and outward, and the push-up conversion device can be placed in the direct inward position near the top of the drum main body and inside and outside the permanent magnet of the design plate. It can also be constituted by an electromagnet that is fixed at a certain position with the magnetic poles facing inward and outward . In such a configuration, when the electromagnet is excited with the magnetic poles directed in a predetermined direction, a repulsive force is generated between the electromagnet and the permanent magnets of the opposing symbol plate, and the symbol plate is tilted outward. Therefore, even in this configuration, when a predetermined variation game condition is satisfied, the game control means excites the electromagnet to activate it, thereby converting the symbol plate to the upright position and moving the visual variation symbol forward. It is possible to express greatly, and the symbol plate can be reliably converted by an electric signal. In particular, since an electromagnet is used in this configuration, the push-up conversion device can be made smaller than a configuration using an electric drive device such as a solenoid. Further, the urging means can be constituted by the attractive force of the permanent magnet of the symbol plate instead of the elastic member.

Furthermore, even in the above configuration, a plurality of rotating drums, a mounting mechanism that is fixed to the gaming machine main body and includes a supporting member that is fitted into each rotating drum from the side, and attached to the mounting mechanism, A drum unit is composed of a plurality of stepping motors that rotate the rotary drum forward, and a push-up conversion device may be disposed at a predetermined portion of a support member that is fitted from the side to each rotary drum of the mounting mechanism. Proposed . Even in such a configuration, a plurality of rotating drums, a stepping motor, and a mounting mechanism constitute a pair of drum units, so that a push-up conversion device (electromagnet) is fixedly disposed inside the symbol plate at the required position. It becomes possible.

As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises a rotating drum composed of a drum main body that is driven to rotate forward and a symbol plate that is pivotally supported on the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body. Since the push-up conversion device is operated only when is established, and the predetermined gain is given to the player based on the design of the design plate pushed up to the standing position, the design positioned above the winning line the pattern on the plate, it is possible to make the odd symbol vision to alter the visibility, only when the establishment of a predetermined change game condition, the vision varying pattern to facilitate identification, the gain predetermined for the figure pattern By making it possible to diversify the display mode of symbols by the rotating drum, it is possible to perform a variety of games without getting the player bored. In particular, in the present invention, since the discriminability of the symbol located on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating drum is changed by mechanical tilting of the symbol plate, it is in harmony with the mechanical display system of the rotating drum, and the fun of the mechanical mechanism. Can be fully utilized.

In addition, only when a predetermined variable game condition is satisfied, the push-up conversion device is operated, and a winning addition line including a symbol display position of the pushed-up symbol plate is validated, and all the rotating drums are stopped. , the symbols to be exposed to the pay additional line on is when it is a predetermined sequence, it is so arranged to impart a predetermined gain to the player, in accordance with the visibility of changes in pay line above the visual varying pattern, The prize-winning line that is valid allows you to play an entertaining game.

On the other hand, only when a predetermined change game condition is met, actuates the pressing on conversion device, by the symbol of the push-up was pattern plate, when to perform notice notification to predict the occurrence of a predetermined game operation to the player Can entertain the player by giving notice in various forms using the visual variation pattern.

As described above, when configured with a mechanism for converting the pattern plate to the upright position, and the push-up conversion device consists of a pressing member and the electrical drive unit, a pressed portion that is made extending on the symbol plate In this case, the distinguishability of the visual variation symbol can be suitably converted by an electrical signal from the game control means. In addition, when the design plate is provided with a magnet and the push-up conversion device is constituted by an electromagnet and the design plate is converted to a standing position by the repulsive force of the permanent magnet and the electromagnet , the push-up conversion device can be downsized. It becomes possible.

Furthermore, a drum unit is configured by a plurality of rotating drums, a mounting mechanism, and a plurality of stepping motors attached to the mounting mechanism, and a push-up conversion device is disposed at a predetermined portion of the support member that configures the mounting mechanism. In this case , the push-up conversion device can be suitably incorporated into the drum unit in which the plurality of rotating drums and the rotation driving device are integrated, and an integrated and compact configuration can be realized.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described using an example applied to a so-called first type pachinko machine.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 fixed to the gaming machine main body of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. On the surface of the game board 1, a game area 3 is defined by a guide rail 2 having a substantially circular shape.

  A center case 4 incorporating a liquid crystal display, a light emitting diode LED, and the like is disposed in the center of the game area 3. FIG. 2 is a front view of the center case 4 disposed in the center of the game area 3. Here, a drum unit 10 having three rotating drums 7 a to 7 c is fixed to the back surface of the game board 1 at the center back surface position of the center case 4, and a transparent display window provided on the center front surface of the center case 4. 6, the symbol x arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotating drums 7a to 7c is visible from the front. The design x of the rotating drums 7a to 7c is composed of “7”, “BAR”, “R”, “star”, “lemon”, “cherry”, “bell”, etc., and is characteristic for each rotating drum 7a to 7c. The symbol x is displayed in the display window 6 in various ways according to the rotation angle of each of the rotating drums 7a to 7c. When a game ball passes through a special starting area 14 described later, a series of symbol generation processes in which the rotating drums 7a to 7c start to rotate forward and then stop, and the symbol x on the outer peripheral surface is stopped and displayed on the display window 6. Is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the display window 6 is provided with a rectangular basic winning area 40 from the center to the lower portion thereof, and is positioned in front of the rotary drums 7 a to 7 c in the basic winning area 40. The symbols x to be arranged are arranged in three rows vertically and horizontally. In the basic winning area 40, horizontal and diagonal winning lines 41a are set. When the rotary drums 7a to 7c are stopped in the symbol generating process, a symbol x is predetermined on any of the winning lines 41a. When the winning arrangement (“7”, “7”, “7”) is complete, a so-called “big hit (hit)” is performed, and a special game operation described later is executed. Further, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the symbols corresponding to the positions immediately above the winning line 41a of the rotary drums 7a to 7c become the visual change symbols x ′ that change the distinguishability. In addition, a winning addition line 41b is set so as to include each visual variation pattern x ′.

  A winning line lamp 42a is provided on the left side of the display window 6 to notify the player that the winning line 41a is valid, and the winning additional line 41b is also activated at the upper right side of the display window 6. A winning line lamp 42b for notifying is provided. In the present embodiment, the winning line 41a is always valid, and the winning line lamp 42a is always lit. On the other hand, the winning addition line 41b is effective only when a predetermined variable game condition is satisfied and the visual variation pattern x 'becomes easy to identify, and is normally turned off.

  Further, above the display window 6, a normal symbol display device 9 composed of three light emitting diodes LED is disposed. Then, when the game ball passes through a normal symbol operating gate 13 described later, the light emitting diodes LED sequentially flash, and then light up in any of various lighting modes. If this lighting mode is a predetermined lighting mode, it is a hit, and a later-described ordinary electric accessory 15 is expanded.

  A special reserved memory number display device 5 including four light emitting diodes LED is provided at a position above the display window 6. The special reserved memory number display device 5 displays a special reserved memory number U, which will be described later, based on the number of lighting of the light emitting diodes LED.

  On the other hand, an ordinary reserved memory number display device 11 composed of four light emitting diodes LED is disposed below the display window 6. This normal reserved memory number display device 11 is used when a game ball detection of a normal symbol start switch S2 (see FIG. 3) described later is stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3). The stored number is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, normal symbol operating gates (normal symbol starting areas) 13 and 13 are provided on both sides of the center case 4. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 13, the normal symbol start switch S2 built in the normal symbol operation gate 13 detects the passing of the game ball, and the normal symbol display device 9 is controlled based on the detection signal. Start blinking.

  Further, an ordinary electric accessory 15 having a special start area 14 inside is disposed immediately below the center case 4. The normal electric accessory 15 includes an opening / closing wing piece. When the lighting mode of the normal symbol display device 9 is the above-described hitting mode, the opening / closing wing piece is expanded for a predetermined time. As described above, when the ordinary electric accessory 15 is expanded, the opening degree of the entrance that also serves as the winning opening is changed by the opening and closing blade piece, and the game ball easily passes through the special starting area 14 (is easy to win). Become. The opening / closing blade piece is expanded by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid (see FIG. 3). Further, the ordinary electric accessory 15 is provided with a start port switch S1 (see FIG. 3) such as a photoelectric switch and a limit switch. The game ball passes through the special start area 14, and the start port switch S1 is a ball. When the detection signal is output, the rotation start condition of the rotary drums 7a to 7c is satisfied.

  A variable winning device 25 having a special winning opening 23 having a specific area and a general area therein is disposed immediately below the ordinary electric accessory 15. The variable winning device 25 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing piece 24, and the opening / closing piece 24 is controlled to be opened and closed by a large winning opening opening solenoid (see FIG. 3), so that the large winning opening 23 is opened or closed. Converted to either. A special area switch S3 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area and a count switch S4 for counting the number of winning prizes are provided inside the special winning opening 23. Here, the specific area switch S3 is also provided with a function as a count switch for counting game balls that have entered the specific area.

  Next, a basic game operation of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is an application of the present invention to a first type pachinko machine, and a game according to a known first type pachinko machine is executed. For this reason, detailed description of the game operation common to the conventional first type pachinko machine is omitted.

  When a game ball is launched from the launching device to the game area 3 of the game board 1 and the game ball passes the special start area 14, the rotating drums 7a to 7c start to rotate if the symbol generation process can be started immediately. . On the other hand, when the symbol generation process cannot be started, for example, during the symbol generation process, the number of lighting of the special reserved memory number display device 5 is added, and each time a new symbol generation process can be started. As the execution symbol generation process starts, the number of lighting of the special reserved memory number display device 5 decreases by one.

  Further, based on the passing of the game ball in the special start area 14, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player, and a speaker and a decoration lamp are activated in a predetermined mode to excite the game. As will be described later, the information regarding the variation pattern of the unexecuted symbol generation process, the stopped symbol, and the like is held as a special reserved memory in a predetermined reserved storage area until the start of execution. ), And if the number of special reserved memories is the upper limit number, since it cannot be newly stored, only the winning ball is paid out to the player.

  Then, when the symbol generation process is started, the rotary drums 7a to 7c rotate for a predetermined time, and then stop rotating, and the symbol x of the winning arrangement or the lost arrangement is stopped and displayed (determined display) on the winning line 41a. The

  Here, when the symbols x are arranged in a predetermined hit arrangement on one of the winning lines 41a and become a big hit (winning), the following special game operation is executed after the symbol generating process is completed. That is, after the start delay is executed, the big prize opening solenoid provided in the variable prize winning device 25 is driven, the opening / closing piece 24 is tilted forward to open the big winning opening 23, and the opening / closing round is executed. . When the predetermined time limit (30 seconds) elapses after the grand prize opening 23 is opened, or when 10 game balls are won within the predetermined time limit, the special prize opening 23 is closed, and one round of opening and closing is performed. Ends. Here, in the open / close round, when a game ball flows into a specific area of the special winning opening 23, a continuation condition to the next round is established, and when the continuation condition is established in the open / close round, the game is temporarily closed. The driven special winning opening 23 is opened again, and the next opening / closing round is started. Such an open / close round is repeated a maximum of 15 times, and a prize ball is paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball, thereby giving a predetermined gain to the player. Then, when the opening / closing operation of the series of variable prize device 25 is completed, the end delay is executed, and the special game operation is ended.

Next, the fluctuation mode of the normal symbol display device 9 will be outlined.
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 13, the three light emitting diodes LED of the normal symbol display device 9 start blinking. This blinking stops in a state where “upper and lower light emitting diodes LED are lit” or “only the central light emitting diode LED is lit”. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 13 while the normal symbol display device 9 is blinking or the normal electric accessory 15 is being opened, the number of light-emitting diodes LED of the normal reserved memory number display device 11 is turned on. It is added, and the player is notified of the number of unexecuted blinks.

  If the light emitting diode LED of the normal reserved memory number display device 11 is turned on after the normal symbol display device 9 stops blinking or the normal electric accessory 15 is opened, the light emitting diode LED is one. The normal symbol display device 9 starts blinking again. Then, the normal symbol display device 9 stops blinking when a predetermined time elapses, and if only the central light emitting diode LED is lit, it becomes a hit, and the expansion operation of the ordinary electric accessory 15 is executed.

Next, the control circuit which comprises the game control means of the pachinko machine of a present Example is demonstrated with reference to FIG.
The main control board 60 constituting the microcomputer is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko machine. The main control board 60 executes overall control of the game, and the main control board 60 constitutes a main part of the game control means. A central control CPU for main control is disposed on the substrate circuit. In this central control CPU for main control, a storage device ROM that stores an operation program used for arithmetic processing and a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data at any time are unilaterally provided with information specifying addresses for reading and writing data. Are connected via an address bus (not shown) for transmitting data to and from a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data, and constitute a board circuit of the main control board 60. The storage device ROM stores control data and fixed data such as various random number tables. Here, as the random number table, there are a big hit random number table, a winning line selection random number table, and the like. When a predetermined requirement is satisfied, the main control central control unit CPU acquires a random number value from each random number table. The storage device ROM also stores various variation pattern tables for determining a symbol variation mode in the symbol generation process based on the acquired random number value.

  Here, each random number table will be described. The jackpot random number value K acquired from the jackpot random number table is compared with predetermined determination data, and when the acquired jackpot random number value K matches the value of the determination data, it becomes a “big hit” and does not match. In this case, it will be “lost”. Here, there are two types of predetermined determination data: high-probability determination data “7, 11, 127, 233, 273” and low-probability determination data “7”. Although it is compared with the determination data for low probability, it is compared with the determination data for high probability in the probability variation gaming state described above. That is, in the normal gaming state, the jackpot random value K acquired from the jackpot random number table is “big hit” only when K = 7, and in the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot random number K acquired from the jackpot random number table is K = 7, In the case of 11, 127, 233, 273, it is a “big hit”. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the probability of being a “hit” (hereinafter referred to as “hit probability”) is 1/300, and in the probability variation gaming state, the probability of being a big hit is 5/300 (= 1/60).

  The winning line selection random number table is composed of 16 frames from 0 to 15. When the content of the acquired big hit random number K is “big hit”, a predetermined hit arrangement (“7”, “7”, “7”) This is used to determine the position of the winning line 41a for aligning. For example, when the winning line selection random value L acquired from the winning line selection random number table is L = 3, three “7” s are arranged on the middle line of the basic winning area 40. Here, as will be described later, when the acquired winning line selection random number value L is L = 15, not the winning line 41a but the winning additional line 41b is selected, and the winning arrangement line 41b has a winning arrangement pattern. Are aligned. That is, in the present embodiment, the variable game condition is established by the acquisition result of the jackpot random value K and the winning line selection random value L.

  On the other hand, the storage device RAM is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing passage memory by the ON operation of the start opening switch S1 and the normal symbol start switch S2, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area, and the like. ing.

  The special hold memory is a memory in which various random values such as the jackpot random value K and the winning line selection random value L acquired by passing the game ball in the special start area 14 are stored and held together. Here, in the storage device RAM, four reserved storage areas 1 to 4 for storing special reserved storage are provided, and among the generated special reserved memories, in order from the one stored first, It is stored and held from the reserved storage area 1 to the reserved storage area 4. When the symbol generation process can be started, the symbol generation process based on the special reserved memory stored in the reserved storage area 1 is started and the special reserved memory remains in the reserved storage areas 2 to 4. If so, those special reserved memories are shifted to the reserved storage areas 1 to 3. When the symbol generation process ends, the symbol generation process based on the reserved storage area 1 is newly started. Further, how many, that is, how many times the symbol generation process the special hold memory is stored in the hold storage areas 1 to 4 is stored and held in the storage device RAM as the special hold storage number U.

  Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with a clock device (not shown) that outputs a predetermined clock pulse, and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. The main control central processing unit CPU performs arithmetic processing in a time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. A timer TM is also connected for counting time by counting clock pulses output from the clock device.

  The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the main control central control unit CPU performs data communication with peripheral devices. The control command from the main control board 60 is connected to the input ports of the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, the light source control board 64, and the payout control board 65 through one way so as to be output in one direction. Has been. The input port of the main control board 60 is connected to the start port switch S1 described above, and the normal symbol start switch S2, the specific area switch S3, and the count switch S4 are connected via the panel relay board 61. ing. Then, the main control board 60 checks the game ball detection state of each of the switches S1 to S4 every 2 ms, and when there is a game ball detection, the signal is waveform-shaped by the waveform shaping circuit and input to the main controller CPU for main control. The information is stored in the storage device RAM. In addition, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid that opens and closes an opening / closing blade piece of the ordinary electric accessory 15 and an opening / closing piece 24 of the variable prize winning device 25 are opened and closed at an output port of the main control board 60 via a panel relay board 61. A special prize opening solenoid or the like is connected, and is activated when the main control central control unit CPU selects a predetermined condition. Also, a push-up solenoid 51 (see FIG. 6) that constitutes an electric drive device of the push-up conversion device 50 according to the present invention is connected to the output port of the main control board.

  Here, the central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each of the control boards 62, 63, 64, and 65, which will be described later, form an arithmetic unit (ALU) for processing predetermined data. And a register for storing data to be input to and output from the arithmetic unit and a read instruction, a decoder for decoding the instruction, and the like. The main control central control unit CPU outputs data or commands generated in a predetermined format to the control boards 62, 63, 64, 65, respectively, and performs central control of the control boards 62, 63, 64, 65. The device CPU processes and executes predetermined control according to this data and the like.

  The symbol display control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the driving of the rotary drums 7a to 7c. This circuit board includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data relating to the display mode is stored in a central control CPU for symbol control that controls the display mode of the symbol generation process, and a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data. The input port and the output port are connected to each other.

  The symbol display control board 62 is connected to a stepping motor 19 (see FIG. 4) that rotationally drives the rotary drums 7a to 7c and a reference position sensor that detects the rotation angle of the rotary drums 7a to 7c. When a control signal is input from the main control board 60 via the input port, the symbol control central control unit CPU performs arithmetic processing, operates the stepping motor 19 in accordance with the control signal, and rotates the rotary drums 7a to 7c. And stop at a rotation angle based on the control signal.

  The sound source control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects and the like generated from the speakers. This circuit board circuit includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as operation programs and sound generation patterns are stored, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input to a central control device CPU for sound source control that controls sound A port and an output port are connected to each other. This sound source control board 63 performs arithmetic processing on the data or command input from the main control board 60 through the input port by the central control unit CPU for sound source control, and sends predetermined sound data to the sound through the output port. The sound generator outputs a sound effect to the speaker according to the sound data.

  The light source control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the special reserved memory number display device 5, the normal symbol display device 9, the winning line lamps 42a and 42b, and other decorative lamps. This substrate circuit emits light for causing a light source control central control unit CPU that controls lighting, blinking, and the like of light emitting diodes LED and lamps to emit light according to a predetermined light emission mode. A storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as patterns, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other.

  The light source control board 64 is a central control unit CPU for controlling the light source, and performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the main control board 60 through the input port, and sends predetermined optical data through the output port. The light emitting diode LED, the lamp and the like are output to a light source operating board provided with a driver for emitting light, and the light source operating board turns on and blinks the predetermined light emitting diode LED and the lamp.

  The payout control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the rental or prize balls of game balls. This board circuit operates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control the supply of a predetermined ball and a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU. A storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as a ball number pattern, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data such as ball count data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. The payout control board 65 performs arithmetic processing by the payout control central control unit CPU according to data or commands input from the main control board 60, and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit are operated according to the data, and a predetermined ball rental or prize ball is paid out. In addition, the payout control board 65 is connected to a prepaid card unit, which is an external device that reads and writes a prepaid card that stores gaming balls, and a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card. The remaining ball data of game balls are exchanged.

Below, the structure of the rotating drums 7a-7c which are the principal part of this invention is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 4, the three rotary drums 7 a to 7 c are fixed to the gaming machine main body, and are equipped with support mechanisms 17 a to 17 c concentrically adjacent to the rotary drums 7 a to 7 c, and the mounting The drum unit 10 is constituted by three stepping motors 19 that are attached to the mechanism and constitute a rotation drive device that rotates the respective rotary drums 7a to 7c forward.

  The mounting mechanism includes four support members 17a and 17c located on both sides of the drum unit 10 and support members 17b and 17b interposed between the rotary drums 7a to 7c. Each of the support members 17a to 17c includes a cylindrical portion 18a to 18c having a shape substantially matching the side surface of the rotating drums 7a to 7c, and leg portions 20a to 20c formed at the lower portion of the cylindrical portion 18a to 18c. The cylindrical portions 18a to 18c and the rotating drums 7a to 7c are alternately arranged concentrically and adjacent to the rotating drums 7a to 7c from the left and right. Then, the drum unit 10 is fixed to the gaming machine main body by screwing the leg portions 20a to 20c to the back surface of the gaming board 1 constituting the gaming machine main body.

  Further, a stepping motor 19 is screwed to the central portion of the right side surface of each of the cylindrical portions 18a to 18c in contact with the right side surface of each of the rotating drums 7a to 7c, and the rotating drums 7a to 7c are attached to the rotating shaft 31 of the stepping motor 19. Are supported respectively. Each stepping motor 19 is connected to the symbol display control board 62 via a lead wire (not shown), and is attached to the rotary shaft 31 according to the number of pulses of the pulse signal input from the symbol display control board 62. The rotary drums 7a to 7c are rotated forward by a predetermined rotation angle and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each of the rotating drums 7 a to 7 c includes a ring-shaped drum main body 21 and a plurality of symbol plates 8 that are pivotally supported on the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body 21. The drum main body 21 is formed by connecting a central fitting portion 33 that fits with the rotation shaft 31 of the stepping motor 19 and an outer peripheral portion 34 that pivotally supports the pattern plate 8 by a radial connecting rod 35. By the operation of the stepping motor 19, it rotates forward about the fitting portion 33. The outer circumferential portion 34 is formed with axial holes 26a, 26b facing each other at equal intervals along the circumferential direction on both the left and right edges of the outer side, and the axial holes 26a, 26b are formed at the center of the outer circumferential surface. The engagement holes 27 are formed in the circumferential direction at the same interval.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pattern plate 8 is formed of a rectangular plate piece having a support shaft 28 formed on one edge, and the support shaft 28 is used as a front end edge (traveling direction end edge). By inserting both ends into shaft holes 26 a and 26 b of the outer peripheral portion 34 of the drum main body 21, the drum main body 21 is pivotally supported so as to be tiltable. The symbol plate 8 is curved in the front-rear direction with the same curvature as the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body 21, the inner surface thereof is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body 21, and the steady position I following the outer peripheral surface; The position can be changed from the steady position I to the standing position II (see FIG. 6) tilted outward with respect to the outer peripheral surface. A symbol display portion 12 is formed on the outer surface of the symbol plate 8. A label printed with a predetermined symbol x is affixed to the symbol display unit 12, and the symbol x of the symbol display unit 12 is tilted with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body 21 by the position conversion of the symbol plate 8. It has become. A torsion coil spring 29 is wound around the central portion of the support shaft 28 of each symbol plate 8. The torsion coil spring 29 is normally in a state where both ends thereof are close to each other. One end of the torsion coil spring 29 is inserted into an engagement hole 32 in the front-rear direction formed on the inner surface of the pattern plate 8, and the other end is the drum main body 21. The design plate 8 is urged to the steady position I by being inserted into the engagement hole 27. Further, a pressure-receiving portion 30 that protrudes to the right of the drum main body 21 extends on the right edge of the symbol plate 8.

  Here, a push-up conversion device 50 that converts the position of the symbol plate 8 is disposed inside the left side edge of the cylindrical portion 18b to 18c adjacent to the vicinity of the top of the rotary drum 7a to 7c. The push-up conversion device 50 includes a push-up solenoid 51 that constitutes an electric drive device, and a push-up member 52 that is fixed to the tip of the movable core 53 of the push-up solenoid 51, and the push-up member 52 has its design x. Is installed in the cylindrical portions 18b to 18c so as to be located inwardly of the pressed portion 30 of the symbol plate 8 that is exposed above the winning line 41a. The push-up solenoid 51 is connected to the output port of the main control board 60 as described above, and operates according to a control signal from the main control board 60. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, in accordance with the operation of the push-up solenoid 51, the push-up member 52 penetrates through the openings in the outer peripheral portions of the cylindrical portions 18b to 18c and pushes outward and retreats to retreat inward. Driven to position. Here, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the push-up conversion device 50 faces the push-up member 52 from the inside to the symbol plate 8 near the top of the circle that expresses the symbol x just above the winning line 41a. I am letting. For this reason, when the push-up conversion device 50 is operated and the push-up member 52 is in the pressed position, the pattern plate 8 at the position is pushed up the pressure-receiving portion 30 and converted into the standing position II. That is, the symbol x on the symbol plate 8 located immediately above the winning line 41a becomes a visual variation symbol x 'that changes the visibility (see FIG. 8).

  Thus, in the rotating drums 7a to 7c of the present embodiment, the symbol plate 8 with the symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body 21 is pivotally supported, and the symbol plate 8 immediately above the winning line 41a is provided. By pushing up by the push-up conversion device 50, it is possible to make a visual change pattern x ′ that changes from a difficult-to-identify state to an easily-identifiable state above the winning line 41a. A simple symbol display can be performed.

Below, the example of the execution aspect of the game performed with the action | operation of said push-up conversion apparatus is demonstrated.
In this execution mode example, the variable game condition is established based on the lottery based on the winning line selection random value L. That is, when the game ball passes the special start area 14, a big hit random value K is acquired and compared with predetermined determination data, and the acquired big hit random value K matches the value of the determination data. Will be a “big hit”, and will be “lost” if they do not match. Here, when the big hit random number K is “big hit”, the acquired winning line selection random value L is determined, and when the winning line selection random value L is L = 15, the variable game condition Is established. In the case of L ≠ 15, the variable game condition is not satisfied, and the symbol x of the arrangement stops at any of the winning lines 41a in the symbol generation process based on the start area passing.

  Then, when the variable game condition is satisfied, the main control board 60, in the symbol generation process based on the start area passing, hits the position of the visual variation symbol x ′ as shown in FIG. The rotating drums 7a to 7c are stopped so that the symbols ("7", "7", "7") are aligned. Then, after a short period of time (for example, after 1 second), each of the push-up conversion devices 50 is operated to push up the symbol plate 8 to the upright position II (see FIG. 6), thereby changing the visual change symbol immediately above the winning line 41a. While making x 'easy to see, the winning line lamp 42b is turned on to enable the winning additional line 41b. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, the visual variation pattern x ′ of the winning arrangement (“7”, “7”, “7”) can be easily identified on the activated winning addition line 41b. As a result, the special game operation is executed in the same manner as in the case where the symbols x of the arrangement are aligned with the normal pay line 41a.

  In such a symbol generation process, when the rotary drums 7a to 7c are stopped, the winning line lamp 42b is extinguished and the symbol plate 8 above the winning line 41a is in the steady position I as shown in FIG. Since it is difficult to identify the visual variation pattern x ′ on the plate, the player once thinks that the result of the symbol generation process is lost. After that, the visual change pattern x 'on the winning addition line 41b is easily identified, so that the player is delighted with an unexpected big hit. As described above, in this embodiment, by enabling the winning addition line 41b only when the variable game condition is satisfied, the player can add the winning addition line 41b to the additional line from which the gain can be obtained irregularly. As a result, an interesting display mode that is not found in conventional rotating drums is realized.

Next, a second execution mode example different from the above execution mode example will be described.
In this execution mode example, in addition to the above-described hit arrangement (“7”, “7”, “7”), a notice arrangement (“lemon”, “lemon”, “lemon”) is defined. This notice arrangement is used when the special reserved memory stored in the reserved storage area 2 is a big hit at the start of the symbol generation process, that is, when the symbol generation process executed in the next round of the symbol generation process is a big hit. In addition, a condition for performing the notice notification is established, and the notice arrangement is displayed in the symbol generation process. In the same manner as in the above execution mode example, the acquired winning line selection random value L is also determined in this embodiment. Here, when the winning line selection random number value L is L = 15, the main control board 60, as shown in FIG. Each of the rotating drums 7a to 7c is stopped so that "lemon", "lemon", and "lemon") are aligned. Then, like the above execution mode example, after a short time (for example, after 1 second), the visual change symbol x ′ is changed so as to be easily identified, and the player is given a big hit by the next symbol generation process. I will inform you. That is, in this execution mode example, the variable game condition is established based on the establishment of the condition for performing the notice of notice and the acquired winning line selection random value L.

  In the above execution mode example, the winning addition line 41b is set so as to include three visual variation patterns x 'standing up right above the winning line 41a. However, the winning addition line 41b is shown in FIG. As shown, it can also be set so as to include only one visual variation pattern x ′ in the standing state. Furthermore, regardless of the arrangement of the symbols, it is also possible to give a gain based on only one visual variable symbol x ′ in the standing state.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-12, the modification which pushes up a design plate with magnetic force is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 9, the drum unit 10b of the present embodiment is configured by a stepping motor 19 and a mounting mechanism including three rotating drums 7d to 7f, four support members 17d to 17f, as in the above embodiment. Is done. Here, the drum main body 21 of the present embodiment has an outer peripheral portion 34b composed of only a framework, and the symbol plate 8b is pivotally supported by a shaft hole 26c formed along the framework. As shown in FIG. 10, the design plate 8b does not have a pressed portion, and the inner surface of the design plate 8b is not a torsion coil spring, but a permanent magnet 56 directs the south pole toward the inward of the rotating drums 7d to 7f. Arranged. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the supporting members 17d to 17f constituting the mounting mechanism have their cylindrical portions 18d and 18e fitted into the outer peripheral portions 34b of the drum main bodies 21b. Here, the support members 17d to 17f of the present embodiment are made of steel, and each symbol plate 8b is urged to the steady position I by the attractive force between the steel cylindrical portions 18d and 18e and the permanent magnet 56. The

  Then, the electromagnet 50b is fixed to the cylindrical portions 18d and 18e in a position directly inward near the top of the drum main body 21b with the magnetic poles directed inward and outward. The electromagnet 50b constitutes a push-up conversion device, is located near the top of the circle, and is positioned opposite to the permanent magnet 56 of the symbol plate 8 that exposes the symbol immediately above the winning line 41a. And is connected to the main control board 60, and is excited (actuated) so that the S pole side is directed outward by a control signal from the board. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the normal state, the electromagnet 50b is in a stopped state (non-excited state), and as shown in FIG. 11 (a), each symbol plate 8b facing the electromagnet 50b is in a steady position. I will be energized. When the electromagnet 50b (push-up conversion device) is activated (excited), a repulsive force is generated between the electromagnet 50b and the opposing symbol plate 8b as shown in FIG. It will be pushed up to the standing position II. Thus, in the present invention, the push-up conversion device can be constituted by the electromagnet 50b, and as a means for biasing the symbol plate 8b to the steady position I, it is also possible to use an attractive force by the magnet. is there. In the second embodiment, since the same configuration as that of the first embodiment can be applied except for the configuration of the drum unit 10b, the same reference numerals are given to the portions other than the different portions, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the configurations of the above embodiments, and can be appropriately changed within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, the drum unit 10 of the embodiment includes three rotating drums 7a to 7c, and each rotating drum 7a to 7c is provided with a tilted symbol plate 8. However, as an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating drums 7a to 7c are provided. The number of 7c is not limited to three, and it is not necessary to apply the present invention to all the rotating drums 7a to 7c.

  Further, in the embodiment, the winning addition line 41b is valid only with the symbol plate 8 in the standing position II only when the winning addition line 41b has the winning arrangement and the notice arrangement, but the winning addition line 41b is valid. Sometimes, it is not always necessary to give the player a gain, and the lost symbol arrangement may be arranged on the activated winning addition line 41b.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the design plate 8 is pushed up after the rotary drums 7a to 7c are stopped to make it easy to identify the visual variation pattern x '. However, the design plate 8 is rotating or rotating while the rotary drums 7a to 7c are rotating. It is also possible to push it up from the front. In such a case, the winning addition line 41b is effective before the drum stops, so that the player's expectation for the big hit can be strengthened while the rotating drums 7a to 7c are rotating.

  In the embodiment, the symbols on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotary drums 7a to 7c are all constituted by the symbol x attached to the upper surface of the symbol plate 8, and can be tilted with respect to the drum main body 21. In the invention, it is not necessary to be able to tilt all the symbols, and it is possible to tilt only the symbol related to the gain, such as “7” constituting the hit arrangement. That is, the rotating drum of the present invention may have a configuration including only one symbol plate.

  Moreover, although the said Example applies this invention to a 1st type pachinko machine, this invention is applicable to many of the pachinko machines provided with a rotating drum, Furthermore, not only a pachinko machine, The same applies to slot machines. Here, the slot machine is not limited to the one using a general medal as a game medium, but includes one using a game ball or the like. In this type of slot machine, by taking a predetermined number of game balls instead of medals, the rotating drum can start to rotate, and when the symbols are arranged in a predetermined arrangement on the winning line, the game balls are paid to the player. It is something to be issued.

1 is a front view of a game board 1. FIG. 4 is a front view of the center case 4. FIG. It is a block circuit diagram which shows the control circuit which controls a game. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the drum unit 10. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an inner surface side of the pattern plate 8. FIGS. 4A and 4B are enlarged vertical sectional views (a) and (b) of the drum unit 10 showing how the design plate 8 is converted by the push-up conversion device 50. FIG. 50 operation times are shown. It is a vertical side view of the center case 4 showing the positional relationship between the rotating drum 7a and the display window 6. FIGS. 6A and 6B are front views (A) and (B) of the center case 4 showing changes in the appearance of the pattern x accompanying the operation of the lifting conversion device 50. FIG. ) Indicates when the push-up conversion device 50 is in operation. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the drum unit 10b of a modification. It is a perspective view which shows the inner surface of the symbol plate 8b of a modification. FIGS. 4A and 4B are enlarged vertical sectional views (a) and (b) of the drum unit 10 showing a conversion mode of the design plate 8b by the push-up conversion device (electromagnet) 50b, where (a) shows when the push-up conversion device 50b is stopped; An operation time of the push-up conversion device 50b is shown. It is a vertical side view of the center case 4 showing the positional relationship between the rotating drum 7d and the display window 6. It is an enlarged view of the display window 6 which shows the example of a 2nd execution aspect, (a) shows the state in which the symbol plate 8 exists in the steady position I, (b) shows the state in which the symbol plate 8 exists in the standing position II. It is an enlarged view of the display window 6 which shows the example of a different setting of the winning addition line 41b.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 2 Guide rail 3 Game area 4 Center case 5 Special reserved memory number display device 6 Display window 7a-7f Rotating drum 8, 8b Symbol plate 10, 10b Drum unit 12 Symbol display part 17a-17f Support member 19 Stepping motor 21, 21b Drum main body 30 Pressed portion 41a Winning line 41b Winning addition line 50, 50b Push-up conversion device 51 Push-up solenoid (electric drive device)
52 Push-up member 56 Permanent magnet I Steady position
II Standing position x design x 'visual change design

Claims (5)

A plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface, pivotally supported in the left-right direction, and a plurality of rotating drums visually recognized from the front,
A rotation drive device that rotates each rotating drum forward and stops at a predetermined rotation angle;
When all the rotating drums are stopped, if the symbols are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the winning line set at the center position on the front side of the rotating drum, a predetermined gain predetermined for the predetermined arrangement is played. In a gaming machine provided with a game control means for giving to a person ,
The rotating drum has a drum main body that is pivotally supported at the center in the left-right direction and is driven to rotate forward, and a symbol display portion that displays a symbol on the outer surface, and a front end edge can be tilted on the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body. It consists of a supported symbol plate,
And an urging means for making the pattern plate a steady position following the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body,
A push-up conversion device that pushes up a symbol plate located near the top of the circle where the symbol is displayed above the winning line to a standing position that tilts outward from the steady position;
A winning line is set, including the position of the symbol on the symbol plate that has been pushed up.
The game control means activates the push-up conversion device only when a predetermined condition is satisfied and validates the winning addition line, and when the symbols are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the winning addition line, the predetermined arrangement A game machine characterized by giving a predetermined gain to a player. While extending the pressure-receiving part protruding to the side of the drum main body on the pattern plate,
The push-up conversion device is placed on the side near the top of the circular body of the drum, facing the pressed part of the design plate and inside and outside, and the design plate is pushed up from the inside to the upright position, and retracted inward. 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising a push-up member that is converted into a retracted position that is separated from the pressure-receiving portion, and an electric drive device that converts and drives the push-up member. A plurality of rotating drums, a mounting mechanism that is fixed to the gaming machine main body and includes a support member that is concentrically adjacent to each rotating drum, and a plurality of stepping steps that are attached to the mounting mechanism and drive the rotating drums to rotate forward. A drum unit is composed of a motor and
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a push-up conversion device disposed at a predetermined portion of the support member adjacent to each rotating drum of the mounting mechanism. A permanent magnet is fixed to the design plate with the magnetic poles facing in and out,
The push-up conversion device is composed of an electromagnet whose magnetic poles are fixed inward and outward at a position directly inward near the circular top of the drum main body and at a position where it can be opposed to the permanent magnet of the pattern plate. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that:   A plurality of rotating drums, a mounting mechanism that is fixed to the gaming machine main body and includes a support member that is fitted into each rotating drum from the side, and a plurality of rotating drums that are attached to the mounting mechanism and that rotate each rotating drum forward. 5. The game according to claim 4, wherein a drum unit is constituted by a stepping motor, and a push-up conversion device is disposed at a predetermined portion of a support member that is fitted from the side to each rotating drum of the mounting mechanism. Machine.

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