JP4926194B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that plays a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal.

  A gaming machine having a shutter member as an effect member in front of the effect display device has been proposed (see Patent Document 1 below). The shutter member has a left door body and a right door body. The left door moves in the right direction by the drive mechanism, the right door moves in the left direction by the drive mechanism, and the shutter member is closed when the two come into contact with each other. Further, from the state where the shutter member is closed, the left door body is moved leftward by the drive mechanism, and the right door body is moved rightward by the drive mechanism, whereby the shutter member is opened.

JP 2004-350988 A

  However, the opening / closing operation of the shutter member described above is very monotonous and lacks interest. In addition, a configuration in which the effect symbol of the effect display device behind the screen can be easily seen by the player through the shutter member is easily conceivable, but the opening / closing operation of the shutter member is basically common. It didn't happen until it was raised.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can heighten the production effect of the production member which moves ahead of the production display device.

  The first invention of the present application is a gaming machine having an effect display device that displays a predetermined effect design, an effect member that moves in front of the effect display device, and an effect control unit that controls the movement of the effect member. The effect member includes a first effect member that appears and disappears on one front side of the effect display device, and a second effect member that appears and appears on the other front side of the effect display device, and the effect control unit includes: The first effect member and the second effect member are moved, and the first effect member and the second effect member are moved at a first stop position where the first effect member and the second effect member face each other. And the first effect member and the second effect member are crossed by moving the first effect member and the second effect member from the first stop position, and the positions of the first effect member are switched. And the second effect member is integrated. Second shape is completed to stop the movement of the first director member and said second director member at the stop position.

  According to the first invention of the present application, the first effect member and the second effect member constituting the effect member move and stop at the first stop position in a state where both face each other. Thereafter, the first effect member and the second effect member move from the first stop position, cross each other, and stop at the second stop position where the positions of the first effect member and the second effect member are switched. At this time, at the second stop position, the first effect member and the second effect member are integrated to complete a predetermined shape. Thus, at the first stop position, the first effect member and the second effect member are temporarily stopped in a state of facing each other, and from this state, the first effect member and the second effect member move to cross each other. In the second stop position, the first effect member and the second effect member are united and stopped in a state where the predetermined shape is completed, thereby producing a continuous effect by the first effect member and the second effect member. Can be realized. As a result, the effect of the effect member can be made a novel effect, and the game performance can be improved.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the effect control unit is configured such that the first effect member and the second effect member are stopped at the first stop position, or the After the first effect member and the second effect member are stopped at the first stop position and before stopping at the second stop position, the first effect member and the second effect member are interlocked with each other. Perform the production.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, according to the second aspect of the present invention, before the first effect member and the second effect member stop at the first stop position, or the first effect member and the second effect member, After stopping at the first stop position, before stopping at the second stop position, a predetermined effect in which the first effect member and the second effect member are interlocked with each other is executed. For this reason, the effect by the 1st effect member and the 2nd effect member can be made further novel.

  The third invention of the present application is the gaming machine according to the first invention of the present application or the second invention of the present application, wherein the first effect member is a semicircular curved member having a convex portion protruding to the other front side of the effect display device. The second effect member is a semicircular curved member having a convex portion protruding toward one front side of the effect display device, and the curved members are integrated with each other at the second stop position. It becomes a circular ring shape.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the first effect member and the second effect member are in the second stop position and the curved members are integrated into a circular ring shape, the semicircular curved member is changed to the circular shape. Changes until the ring shape is realized. Thereby, since an unexpected change can be included in the effects of the first effect member and the second effect member, the novelty of the effects of the first effect member and the second effect member is further enhanced. be able to.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect member that moves in front of the effect display device.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which showed the state which has the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in an initial position. It is the top view which showed the state which has the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in an initial position. It is the front view which showed the effect design displayed with an effect display apparatus in the state which has the effect members (1st effect member and 2nd effect member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in an initial position. It is the front view which showed the process in which the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moves from an initial position to a 1st stop position. It is the top view which showed the process in which the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moves from an initial position to a 1st stop position. The effect symbols displayed on the effect display device in the process in which the effect members (first effect member and second effect member) of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention move from the initial position to the first stop position are shown. It is a front view. It is the front view which showed the state which the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention exists in a 1st stop position. It is the top view which showed the state which has the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a 1st stop position. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation symbol displayed with an production | presentation display apparatus in the state which has the production members (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a 1st stop position. . It is the front view which showed the process in which the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moves from a 1st stop position to a 2nd stop position. It is the top view which showed the process in which the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention moves from a 1st stop position to a 2nd stop position. The effect symbols displayed on the effect display device in the process in which the effect members (first effect member and second effect member) of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention move from the first stop position to the second stop position. It is the shown front view. It is the front view which showed the state which has the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a 2nd stop position. It is the top view which showed the state which the production | presentation member (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention exists in a 2nd stop position. It is the front view which showed the effect design displayed with an effect display apparatus in the state which the effect members (1st effect member and 2nd effect member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention are in a 2nd stop position. . It is the front view which showed the effect design displayed with an effect display apparatus in the state which the effect members (1st effect member and 2nd effect member) of the gaming machine concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention exist in a 1st stop position. . It is the front view which showed the production | presentation symbol displayed with an production | presentation display apparatus in the 1st step of competitive operation of the production members (the 1st production member and the 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which relates to 2nd execution form of this invention. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation symbol displayed with an production | presentation display apparatus in the 2nd step of the competition operation | movement of the production members (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation symbol displayed with an production | presentation display apparatus in the 3rd step of the competition operation | movement of the production members (1st production member and 2nd production member) of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which showed the effect design displayed with an effect display apparatus in the state which the effect members (1st effect member and 2nd effect member) of the gaming machine concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention exist in a 2nd stop position. . It is a perspective view in the state where the production member was attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view in the state where the production member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is stopped at the second stop position. It is a front view in the state where the production member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention crosses. It is a front view in the state where the production member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is retracted. It is explanatory drawing which expanded the principal part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed a part of one drive mechanism of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed a part of one drive mechanism of one production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention from the angle different from FIG. It is the perspective view which showed a part of other drive mechanism of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing a part of the other drive mechanism of the effect member attached to the frame member of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention from an angle different from FIG. 32. It is the perspective view which showed the lower side guide shaft attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the state which one decoration storage part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention was completely exposed from the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing of the state in which one decoration storage part of the production | presentation member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention is accommodated in a decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing of the state by which the one decoration storage part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention was fully accommodated in the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the state which has the effect member of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention in an initial position. It is the front view which showed the production | presentation display apparatus in which the production | presentation symbol was displayed in the process in which the production | presentation member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention moves from an initial position to a 1st stop position. It is the front view which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the state which the effect member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention exists in a 1st stop position. It is the front view which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the process in which the effect member of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention moves from the first stop position to the second stop position. It is the front view which showed the effect display apparatus in which the effect design was displayed in the state which the effect member of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention exists in a 2nd stop position. It is explanatory drawing of the state which one decoration storage part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention was completely exposed from the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the state which one decoration storage part of the production member attached to the frame member of the game machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention was completely exposed from the decoration main-body part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described. Further, in this specification, “left (side)” means the left side with respect to the player facing the gaming machine, and “right (side)” refers to the player facing the gaming machine. Means the right side. Furthermore, “upper (side)” means the upper side based on the player facing the gaming machine, and “lower (side)” means the lower side based on the player facing the gaming machine. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, an upper plate part 18, and a lower part. A dish portion 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24, and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate portion 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation portion 155.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  Further, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28. A game board 26 is attached to the inner surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Furthermore, a ball lending device 154 is provided on the front left side of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, a CR unit is applied as the ball lending device 154. The ball lending device 154 is formed with a card insertion slot 157 for inserting a prepaid card. In addition, the structure which provided the cash unit as the ball lending apparatus 154 may be sufficient. In this cash unit, instead of the card insertion slot 157, a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash is formed.

  The ball lending operation unit 155 is provided with a ball lending switch 156 for requesting ball lending and a return switch 158 for requesting the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 157, respectively. .

  For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. The number corresponding to the frequency (rented amount) is drawn, and the game ball (lending ball) is guided from the payout device 161 to the upper plate part 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

  In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. When the ball-lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the cash amount is reduced by the cash counter and the number corresponding to the reduced amount (loan amount) is drawn. A ball (rented ball) is guided from the dispensing device 161 to the upper plate 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by the back mechanism board. In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, a start port 56B, a center accessory 64, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, and the like are mainly disposed.

  The center accessory 64 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 28, and is mainly in front of the effect symbol display device (effect display device) 62, the lamps 66, and the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. And an effect member 200 provided so as to be movable.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from the main control board 102 (see FIG. 3) and the sub control board 106 (see FIG. 3), and has a substantially rectangular display surface (display area) 62A. have. On the display surface 62A, special design effects are displayed. Specifically, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, there is formed an effect symbol display area in which one or a plurality of effect symbols are displayed while changing one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. . That is, the left effect symbol display area for displaying the left effect symbol, the center effect symbol display area for displaying the center effect symbol, and the right effect symbol display area for displaying the right effect symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. They are formed side by side (not shown). In each effect symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of effect symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes the effect symbols displayed in the display area of the display surface to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. Then, for example, when the production symbols are aligned with the same three-digit symbols “7, 7, 7” and stopped (determined display), the big winning opening 86 of the big winning device 84 arranged in the variable winning device 80 is opened. Is done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is arranged in the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. is there.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probable big hit that is established when three digits of the same odd-numbered effect symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established when the same even-numbered effects such as “8, 8, 8” are arranged in three digits.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits having a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 being about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the big winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. The open time extended state is a state in which the opening time of the start port 56B is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. The start port 56B is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery, and functions as a normal electric accessory.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. Then, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated, or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the start port 56B. The open extension function is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the opening extension function of the start port 56B is activated, the short game state is set.

  The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62. The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

An effect member 200 is provided in the vicinity of the effect symbol display device 62.
Here, the structure of the effect member 200 which is the principal part of this invention is demonstrated in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the effect member 200 includes a left semicircular ring member (first effect member) 202 that can be projected and retracted on the front left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. The left semicircular ring member 202 includes a convex portion 204 protruding to the front right side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. In other words, the left semicircular ring member 202 is formed in a curved shape as a whole so as to protrude to the front right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A left light emitting element 206 such as an LED is provided on the surface of the left semicircular ring member 202. Note that the left side light emitting element 206 is controlled to emit light via a decorative drive board (production control unit, see FIG. 4) 114.

  An attachment piece 208 is formed at the lower part of the left semicircular ring member 202. The mounting piece 208 is provided with a nut portion 210 that is screwed with a left screw shaft 212 described later. A left screw shaft 212 extending in the left-right direction of the effect symbol display device 62 is provided below the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A spiral groove is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the left screw shaft 212 in the axial direction. Further, the drive shaft of the left drive motor 214 is mechanically connected to the left end of the left screw shaft 212 in the axial direction. When the left drive motor 214 is driven, the left screw shaft 212 rotates, and the nut portion 210 screwed to the left screw shaft 212 moves in the axial direction of the left screw shaft 212. Specifically, when the left drive motor 214 is driven to rotate in the forward direction, the left screw shaft 212 rotates in the forward direction, and the nut portion 210 moves from the left side to the right side along the axial direction of the left screw shaft 212. On the other hand, when the left drive motor 214 is driven to rotate in the reverse direction, the left screw shaft 212 rotates in the reverse direction, and the nut portion 210 moves from the right side to the left side along the axial direction of the left screw shaft 212. The left drive motor 214 is driven and controlled via the decorative drive board 114.

  The effect member 200 includes a right semicircular ring member (second effect member) 216 that can be projected and retracted on the front right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. The right semicircular ring member 216 includes a convex portion 218 that projects to the front left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. In other words, the right semicircular ring member 216 is formed in a curved shape as a whole so as to protrude to the front left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A right light emitting element 220 such as an LED is provided on the surface of the right semicircular ring member 216. Note that the right side light emitting element 220 is controlled to emit light via the decorative drive substrate 114.

  An attachment piece 222 is formed in the lower part of the right semicircular ring member 216. The mounting piece 222 is provided with a nut portion 224 that is screwed with a right screw shaft 226 described later. A right screw shaft 226 extending in the left-right direction of the effect symbol display device 62 is provided below the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A spiral groove is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the right screw shaft 226 in the axial direction. In addition, a drive shaft of the right drive motor 228 is mechanically connected to an axial right side end portion of the right screw shaft 226. When the right drive motor 228 is driven, the right screw shaft 226 rotates, and the nut portion 224 screwed to the right screw shaft 226 moves in the axial direction of the right screw shaft 226. Specifically, when the right drive motor 228 is driven to rotate in the forward direction, the right screw shaft 226 rotates in the forward direction, and the nut portion 224 moves from the right side to the left side along the axial direction of the right screw shaft 226. On the other hand, when the right drive motor 228 is rotationally driven in the reverse direction, the right screw shaft 226 rotates in the reverse direction, and the nut portion 224 moves from the left side to the right side along the axial direction of the right screw shaft 226. The right drive motor 228 is driven and controlled via the decorative drive board 114.

  Here, the left screw shaft 212 and the right screw shaft 226 are arranged so as to overlap each other at a position in front of the effect symbol display device 62 and invisible to the player. That is, the left screw shaft 212 is disposed in front of the effect symbol display device 62 (player side), and the right screw shaft 226 is disposed in front of the left screw shaft 212 (player side). For this reason, when the left semicircular ring member 202 moves on the left screw shaft 212 and the right semicircular ring member 216 moves on the right screw shaft 226, the two eventually intersect. Therefore, the player visually recognizes a scene where the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 intersect. Also, the left screw shaft 212 and the right screw shaft 226 are the same, and the pitch of the outer peripheral grooves is the same. For this reason, if the left screw shaft 212 and the right screw shaft 226 have the same rotation speed, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 advance by the same distance.

  The left screw shaft 212 (left drive motor 214) and the right screw shaft 226 (right drive motor 228) are hidden by the decorative member of the center accessory 64 of the game board 26 so that they cannot be seen by the player. Is provided. For this reason, the player has an illusion as if the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 move in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 in a floating state.

  The shapes of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are not limited to the semicircular ring shape as described above. For example, the display surface of the animal character or the effect symbol display device 62 is displayed. You may make it the motif relevant to the effect design displayed on 62A.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an identification symbol (which means an identification symbol of a special symbol and an identification symbol of a normal symbol) is displayed on the lower left side of the game area 28 based on a control signal from the main control board 102. A 7-segment display board (symbol display device) 68 to be controlled is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 for displaying a special symbol identification symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold indication LEDs 74, and a normal symbol identification symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined identification symbol (for example, a probable big hit symbol consisting of an odd number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a normal big hit, another predetermined identification symbol (for example, a normal big hit symbol consisting of an even number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 78 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 3) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 72 and each special symbol hold display LED 74 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 70. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 78 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially lit and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 70 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 74 is turned off. Further, each time the normal symbol display LED 76 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is consumed, and one normal symbol hold display LED 72 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70, a jackpot is generated and the jackpot 86 is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 76 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (a winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs and the start port 56B is opened. The special symbol identification symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 70 and the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 have the same game result (lottery result). It is shown.

  The start port 56B is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62 and is formed so as to open and close the pair of wing piece members 56A in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a start port solenoid 130 (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece member 56A are provided. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56 </ b> B, and includes a substrate 82 and a big winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. A large winning opening solenoid 132 (see FIG. 3) and a count switch 126 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the center accessory 64. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic control unit includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  The main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B. The CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the start opening solenoid 130, the big prize opening solenoid 132, the symbol display device 134, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success / failure.

  In particular, the CPU 102A executes a jackpot lottery process (special game lottery process) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start port 56B, and determines the success / failure using an arbitrary random number (special symbol determination random number). It has. The CPU 102A also has a function of determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol (identification symbol) with the execution of the special symbol determination.

  The variation pattern of the identification symbol corresponds to the effect pattern (game effect) of each effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and “determination of the variation pattern of the identification symbol” performed by the CPU 102A is This corresponds to “determination of effect pattern (game effect) of effect symbol”. When the variation pattern of the special symbol (identification symbol) (the production pattern of the production symbol) is determined, the 7-segment display 70 starts the variation display of the special symbol (identification symbol) and produces the production symbol display device 62. When the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the display surface 62A and the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern elapses, the special symbol and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed, and the combination pattern of the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed Thus, the player is notified of the special symbol winning / failing determination result (big hit lottery result). The effect symbol display device 62 is arranged at a position approximately in the center of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 so as to easily enter the player's field of view. On the other hand, the 7-segment display 70 is arranged at the end of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 (the left end of the board surface in the present embodiment) so as not to easily enter the player's field of view. Therefore, it is common for a player to play a game while paying attention to the display content of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62.

  Then, the CPU 102A controls the payout of prize balls generated by the game balls entering into the sub-control board 106 that controls the change display and stop display of the above-described effect symbols, and various winning holes provided on the game board surface. The payout control board 104 for performing the control is directly controlled. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub-control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing control of the entire game executed by the CPU 102A.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switch 126 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively.

  In addition, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port solenoid 130, the big prize port solenoid 132, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal plate 128, respectively. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a ball rental display board 152 and a ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 154 via a relay terminal board 150, respectively.

  The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a payout device 161 having a payout motor 162 and a payout switch 164 via a relay terminal plate 160. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  The sub control board 106 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116, respectively.

  The sub-control board 106 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 102. The sub control board 106 includes a CPU 106A and a ROM 106B.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  The ROM 106B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display device 166 (62) and the effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110. The effect display ROM 168 stores data (image data) of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. In particular, the effect display ROM 168 relates to the effect symbols constituting the special effects described later. Data is stored. For example, when a predetermined game (such as a big hit game) is established, data of effect symbols that correspond to (relate to) the movement of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 is stored. The effect display board 110 controls the display of the effect symbols that are variably displayed on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62 based on the effect symbol data stored in the effect display ROM 168. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  The amplifier board 112 is electrically connected to various speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  The decorative drive board 114 has various LEDs / lamps 172 (66), a drive motor group 173 including a left drive motor 214 and a right drive motor 228, and a light emitting element group including a left light emitting element 206 and a right light emitting element 220. 171 is electrically connected. Further, the decoration driving board 114 receives a control signal from the sub-control board 106 and executes control related to game decoration using the driving motor group 173 and the light emitting element group 171 based on the operation program stored in the ROM 115. . The ROM 115 of the decorative drive board 114 stores, in particular, an operation program for executing control related to movement of the drive motor group 173 and control related to light emission of the light emitting element group 171. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 116. The lamps 66 are an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172. The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, in a normal state, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, respectively. The player is not able to visually recognize the player by hiding the decorative member of the center accessory 64. With this state as a normal state (initial state), the following operation will be described.

(Operation from the initial position to the first stop position)
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, when a predetermined game condition (big hit game or the like) is established, the left drive motor 214 and the right drive motor 228 are driven in the forward direction by the decorative drive board 114. When the left drive motor 214 is driven in the forward direction, the left screw shaft 212 rotates in the forward direction, so that the left semicircular ring member 202 retracted to the left of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 is the effect symbol. The display device 62 moves toward the right side of the display surface 62A. At the same time, when the right drive motor 228 is driven in the forward direction, the right screw shaft 226 rotates in the forward direction, so that the right semicircular ring member retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 216 moves toward the left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. At this time, since the rotational speeds of the left screw shaft 212 and the right screw shaft 226 are controlled to be the same rotational speed, the moving distance between the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 is The same.

  Here, on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62, the special effect is started by the effect display board 114. Specifically, when a predetermined game condition (such as a big hit game) is established, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 retreat to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, respectively. In the state, the effect symbol indicating a huge egg is displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. The left semicircular ring member 202 moves from the left side to the right side in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the right semicircle ring member 216 moves the front side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 from the right side. In the process of moving to the left side, an effect design in which a huge egg cracks is displayed on the display surface 62A.

  When the left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the right side and the right semicircular ring member 216 moves to the left side, they approach each other. 11 to 13, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 include a convex portion 204 of the left semicircular ring member 202 and a convex portion 218 of the right semicircular ring member 216. It stops once at the first stop position, which is a position that makes pseudo contact with the player. The stop of the movement of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 is realized by stopping the driving of the left drive motor 214 and the right drive motor 228 by the decorative drive board 114.

  Here, in the first stop position, the left screw shaft 212 and the right screw shaft 226 are displaced in the front-rear direction of the effect symbol display device 62, so the convex portion 204 of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircle. Although the convex part 218 of the ring member 216 does not actually come into contact with each other, the convex part 204 of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are given to the player by facing each other in close proximity. This gives the illusion that the convex portion 218 is in contact.

  In addition, while the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are moving, the left light emitting element 206 and the right light emitting element 220 emit light based on a predetermined light emission pattern by the drive control board 114. Thereby, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 move while emitting light, and a visual effect can also be produced.

  In a state where the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are stopped at the first stop position, the huge egg displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 is broken and chicks appear. Is displayed.

  The left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are stopped for a predetermined time at the first stop position.

(Operation until moving from the first stop position to the second stop position)
As shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, after the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are stopped at the first stop position for a predetermined time, the left driving motor 214 and the decorative driving board 114 are again used. The right drive motor 228 is driven. As a result, the left semicircular ring member 202 starts moving again to the right in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the right semicircle ring member 216 again displays on the effect symbol display device 62. The front of the surface 62A starts to move to the left side. Here, since the left screw shaft 212 and the right screw shaft 226 are displaced in the front-rear direction of the effect symbol display device 62, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 collide with each other. Without crossing (see FIGS. 14 to 16).

  In addition, while the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are moving, the left light emitting element 206 and the right light emitting element 220 emit light based on a predetermined light emission pattern by the drive control board 114. Thereby, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 move while emitting light, and a visual effect can also be produced.

  At this time, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect symbol indicating that a plurality of chicks have been changed from eggs is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 19, when the left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the right side and the right semicircular ring member 216 moves to the left side, the two eventually pass each other. Then, the position of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the position of the right semicircular ring member 216 are interchanged, the left semicircular ring member 202 is positioned on the right side of the right semicircular ring member 216, and the right semicircular ring member 216 is positioned on the left side. It is located on the left side of the semicircular ring member 202. At this time, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are in pseudo contact with the upper and lower ends of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the upper end ends of the right semicircular ring member 216 as viewed from the player. Then, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are integrally stopped at the second stop position where the perfect semicircle is completed. When the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are stopped at the second stop position, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are changed to a perfect circular member. Players will be surprised by unexpected changes, resulting in increased game play.

  At this time, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect symbol indicating the chicken in which the chick has grown is displayed.

(Operation to return from the second stop position to the initial position)
Next, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, when a predetermined gaming state (for example, a big hit game) is completed, the effect effect by the effect member 200 described above is also ended. Here, each drive motor 214, 228 is driven in the reverse direction by the drive control board 114, and each screw shaft 212, 226 rotates in the reverse direction. Thereby, the left semicircular ring member 202 moves from the right side to the left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the right semicircle ring member 216 moves the front side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 from the left side. Move to the right and return to the initial position shown in FIGS. At this time, each semicircular ring member 202, 216 may be controlled to stop once at the first stop position in the middle.

  As described above, when the predetermined game condition is satisfied, as a special effect by the effect member 200, the left semicircle ring member 202 and the right semicircle ring member 216 are temporarily stopped from the initial position at the first stop position. It moves to the 2nd stop position via and stops.

  At the same time as the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are moving, a series of narrative effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. . For this reason, the special effect by the left semicircle ring member 202 and the right semicircle ring member 216 that are the effect members 200 and the symbol effect on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 related to this are simultaneously executed. Therefore, the novelty of game production can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the light emitting elements 206 and 220 emit light simultaneously with the movement of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216, the special effect can be visually gorgeous, The novelty can be further enhanced.

  In particular, the left semi-circular ring member 202 and the right semi-circular ring member 216 once stop at the first stop position and confront each other, so that a special game (big hit game) has occurred to the player. It will be shown indirectly. Thereby, since the expectation and excitement with respect to a game increase rapidly, the player can improve game property.

  Further, when the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 start moving again from the first stop position and stop at the second stop position, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are Together, the perfect circle is completed. Thereby, the perfect circle formed by the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 is completely different from the single shape of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216. This is an unexpected shape change for the player. As a result, the novelty of the special effect by the effect member 200 can be further improved, and the game performance can be further improved.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  The pachinko machine of the second embodiment is different from the pachinko machine of the first embodiment in the special effect by the effect member 200. That is, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 24, the special effect by the effect member 200 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is different from the effect member 200 of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment with the left semicircular ring member 202. The right semicircular ring member 216 is added with a so-called squeezing operation (hereinafter simply referred to as “competition operation”).

  Specifically, the competitive operation of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 is a process from the initial position to the first stop position of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216. Alternatively, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 reach from the first stop position to the second stop position (in particular, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 from the first stop position are It is preferable to be executed in the process up to (intersect). Hereinafter, as an example, the competitive action is executed in the process from the first stop position until the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 cross each other. The structure to be performed will be described.

(State where the production member is in the first stop position)
As shown in FIG. 20, at the first stop position, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are stopped so as to face each other, and on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, A horse effect symbol is displayed on the left side of the left semicircle ring member 202, and a lever effect symbol is displayed on the left side of the right semicircle ring member 216.

(First stage of competitive action)
As shown in FIG. 21, when the competitive operation starts from the state of the first stop position, the left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the right and the right semicircular ring member 216 also moves in the first stage of the competitive operation. The left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the right by the same distance. At this time, the horse effect symbol on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 moves to the right on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 along with the movement of the left semicircular ring member 202, and the effect symbol display device 62. The effect symbol of the insulator on the display surface 62A moves to the right on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 along with the movement of the right semicircular ring member 216. The player who sees this feels that the horse is advantageous.

(Second stage of competitive action)
Next, as shown in FIG. 22, in the second stage of the competitive operation, the left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the left, and the right semicircular ring member 216 also moves to the left by the same distance as the left semicircular ring member 202. To do. At this time, the horse effect symbol on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 moves to the left side on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 along with the movement of the left semicircular ring member 202, and the effect symbol display device 62 The rendition effect symbol on the display surface 62A moves to the left on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 as the right semicircular ring member 216 moves. Players who see this feel that Choshi is advantageous.

(3rd stage of competitive action)
Next, as shown in FIG. 23, in the third stage of the competing operation, the left semicircular ring member 202 further moves to the left, and the right semicircular ring member 216 is also moved to the left by the same distance as the left semicircular ring member 202. Move further. Thereby, the left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 and returns to the initial position, and therefore disappears from the player's field of view. At the same time, the display of the horse effect symbol on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 disappears. Further, the right semicircular ring member 216 moves to the front left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. At the same time, the lion's effect symbol is displayed from the center to the left side on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. The player who saw this guessed that Reiko won the competition. From the first stage to the third stage, a competitive action is executed.

(State where the production member is in the second stop position)
After completion of the competitive operation, as shown in FIG. 24, the left semicircular ring member 202 moves to the right and stops at the second stop position, and the right semicircular ring member 216 also moves to the right and stops at the second stop position. Stop. In the second stop position, as in the first embodiment, the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are integrated to form a perfect circle. Then, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, inside the area surrounded by the left semicircle ring member 202 and the right semicircle ring member 216, an effect symbol of the lion who won the competition is displayed.

  Even during the competing operation, the left light emitting element 206 provided on the surface of the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right light emitting element 220 provided on the surface of the right semicircular ring member 216 have a predetermined light emission pattern. Based on the light emission. In addition, the above-described competitive operation may be controlled so that the left semicircular ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are executed while moving from the initial position to the first stop position, or the left semicircular ring member 216 may be controlled. Control may be performed so that the ring member 202 and the right semicircular ring member 216 are executed at any timing during the movement from the first stop position to the second stop position.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the content of the special production by the production member 200 is enhanced and the novelty of the special production is improved by including the competitive action by the production member 200 described above. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to realize a game effect that is not assumed by the player, and to further improve the game performance.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the left semicircular ring member 202 appears on the front left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the right semicircle ring member 216 corresponds to the effect symbol display device 62. The configuration that appears and appears on the front right side of the display surface 62A has been described as an example, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration. For example, one semicircular ring member appears and protrudes on the front upper side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the other semicircular ring member appears and protrudes on the lower front side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. Any place can be used as long as it is in front of or in the vicinity of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 and is visually recognized by the player.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  In the third embodiment, the configuration of the effect member and its drive mechanism are changed as compared with the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, the effect member 300 includes a first semicircular ring member (first effect member) 302 that can be projected and retracted on the front right side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. The first semicircular ring member 302 is attached to the first decorative main body 304 protruding to the front left side of the display surface (liquid crystal screen) 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the curved upper end of the first decorative main body 304. A first upper decoration storage section (first decoration storage section) 306; and a first lower decoration storage section (first decoration storage section) 308 attached to the curved lower end of the first decoration main body section 304. Yes. The first decorative main body 304 is formed in a curved shape as a whole so as to protrude to the front left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. A first light emitting element 310 (see FIGS. 39 to 43) such as an LED is provided on the surface of the first decorative body 304. A design such as a predetermined character is drawn on the first upper decoration storage section 306 and the first lower decoration storage section 308, or a light emitting element 310 (see FIGS. 39 to 43) is attached. For this reason, the 1st decoration main-body part 304, the 1st upper side decoration storage part 306, and the 1st lower side decoration storage part 308 each have a decoration function. Note that the first light emitting element 310 is controlled to emit light via a decorative drive substrate (effect control unit, see FIG. 38) 114.

  A storage groove 312 (see FIG. 29) in which the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is stored is formed at the upper end of the curved portion of the first decoration main body 304. In addition, a shaft portion 314 is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove 312 on the curved upper end portion of the first decorative body portion 304. The first upper decoration storage portion 306 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion 314. A torsion spring (first elastic member) 316 is attached around the axis of the shaft portion 314. One end of the torsion spring 316 contacts the first upper decoration storage portion 306 so that it can be pressed, and the other end is supported by a protrusion 318 inside the first decoration main body 304 so as not to move. Yes. The torsion spring 316 applies a predetermined pressure (elastic force) to the first upper decoration storage portion 306 so as to maintain the state in which the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is exposed from the first decoration main body portion 304. Always working. For this reason, in the state where the external force that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 is not acting on the first upper decoration storage portion 306, the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is always exposed from the first decoration main body portion 304. This state is maintained (see FIGS. 25 to 27).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the first upper decoration storage unit 306 includes a storage unit body 306 </ b> A exposed from the first decoration body 304 and a rotating piece 306 </ b> B that is always hidden inside the first decoration body 304. And a link portion 306C that is attached to the storage portion main body 306A and slides on the surface of the first upper rib (first guide portion, first rib) 320. A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the storage unit main body 306A, or the first light emitting element 310 is attached to perform a decorative function.

  A through hole is formed in the rotating piece 306B, and the shaft portion 314 passes through the through hole. For this reason, the 1st upper side decoration storage part 306 becomes rotatable around the axis | shaft of the axial part 314 provided in the curved upper end part of the 1st decoration main-body part 304 as above-mentioned. Here, the rotation direction of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 and the magnitude of pressure from the first upper rib 320 of the frame member 350 described later. The When the first upper decoration storage portion 306 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft portion 314, the storage body 306A of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is exposed from the first decoration main body 304, and the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is exposed. As the storage portion 306 rotates inwardly about the axis of the shaft portion 314, the storage portion main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is stored inside the first decoration main body portion 304.

  The link portion 306 </ b> C passes over the curved and inclined surface of the first upper rib 320 described later as the first decorative body portion 304 moves in the left-right direction. Specifically, when the first decoration main body 304 moves in the right direction in front of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C is guided onto the surface of the first upper rib 320. At this time, the pressure acting on the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the first upper rib 320 via the link portion 306C gradually increases. Eventually, the pressure acting on the first upper decoration storage part 306 from the first upper rib 320 via the link part 306C becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring 316, so that the storage part main body 306A receives the first upper decoration storage. The portion 306 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion 314 so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 and is housed inside the first decorative body portion 304. On the other hand, when the first decoration main body 304 moves to the left side in front of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C passes over the surface of the first upper rib 320, and eventually. Detach from the surface of the first upper rib 320. At this time, the pressure acting on the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the first upper rib 320 via the link portion 306C gradually decreases. Eventually, the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 becomes larger than the pressure acting on the first upper decoration storage part 306 from the first upper rib 320 via the link part 306C. The part 306 rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft part 314 and is exposed from the first decorative body part 304.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 28, a first lower decoration storage portion 308 is provided at the curved lower end of the first decoration main body 304. Note that the configuration of the first lower decoration storage unit 308 is the same as the configuration of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 described above, and thus illustration is omitted. That is, a storage groove (not shown) in which the first lower decoration storage unit 308 is stored is formed at the lower end of the first decoration body 304. Further, a shaft portion (not shown) is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove at the lower end of the first decorative body 304. The first lower decoration storage portion 308 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion. A torsion spring (not shown) is attached around the shaft of the shaft portion. One end of the torsion spring contacts the first lower decoration storage portion 308 so as to be able to press, and the other end is supported by a protrusion inside the first decoration main body 304 so as not to move. . The torsion spring has a predetermined pressure (elastic force) with respect to the first lower decoration storage portion 308 so that the first lower decoration storage portion 308 is exposed from the first decoration body 304. Is always working. For this reason, the first lower decoration storage portion 308 is always exposed from the first decoration main body 304 in a state where an external force that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring is not acting on the first lower decoration storage portion 308. This state is maintained (see FIGS. 25 to 27).

  The first lower decoration storage unit 308 includes a storage unit body 308A exposed from the first decoration body 304, a rotating piece (not shown) that is always hidden inside the first decoration body 304, and a storage unit body. A link portion (not shown) that is attached to 308A and slides on the surface of the first lower rib (first guide portion, first rib) 322. A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the storage unit main body 308A to exhibit a decorative function.

  A through hole is formed in the rotating piece, and a shaft portion (not shown) passes through the through hole. For this reason, the 1st lower side decoration storage part 308 can be rotated around the axis | shaft of the axial part provided in the curved lower end part of the 1st decoration main body part 304 as above-mentioned. Here, the rotational direction of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring and the magnitude of the pressure from the first lower rib 322 of the frame member 350 described later. Is done. As the first lower decoration storage part 308 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft part, the storage part body 308A of the first lower decoration storage part 308 is exposed from the first decoration body part 304, and the first lower decoration storage part 308 is exposed. The side decoration storage unit 308 rotates inward about the axis of the shaft, so that the storage unit main body 308A of the first lower decoration storage unit 308 is stored in the first decoration main body 304.

  The link portion passes on the surface of a first lower rib 322, which will be described later, as the first decorative main body portion 304 moves in the left-right direction. Specifically, when the first decorative main body 304 moves to the right in front of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion is guided onto the surface of the first lower rib 322. At this time, the pressure acting on the first lower decoration storage portion 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link portion gradually increases. Eventually, since the pressure acting on the first lower decoration storage part 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link part becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring, the storage part main body 308A has the first lower decoration. The storage portion 308 is rotated around the axis of the shaft portion so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring, and is stored in the first decorative body portion 304. On the other hand, when the first decoration main body 304 moves to the left side in front of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion passes over the surface of the first lower rib 322, and eventually. Detach from the surface of the first lower rib 322. At this time, the pressure acting on the first lower decoration storage portion 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link portion gradually decreases. Eventually, the elastic force of the torsion spring becomes larger than the pressure acting on the first lower decoration storage part 308 from the first lower rib 322 via the link part. The storage portion 308 rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft portion and is exposed from the first decorative body portion 304.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, an upper mounting piece 324 is formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the first decorative main body 304 of the first semicircular ring member 302. Further, a lower attachment piece 326 is formed in the vicinity of the curved lower end portion of the first decorative main body 304 of the first semicircular ring member 302. The upper attachment piece 324 moves along the axial direction on an upper guide shaft 408 that is attached to a frame member 350 described later and extends along the left-right direction. The lower attachment piece 326 moves along the axial direction on a lower guide shaft 410 attached to a frame member 350 described later and extending along the left-right direction. Further, the tip end portion of the upper mounting piece 324 formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the first decorative main body portion 304 is fixed to a belt 382 described later. Therefore, when the belt 382 moves, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves on the guide shafts 408, 410 along the axial direction of the guide shafts 408, 410.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 28, the effect member 300 includes a second semicircular ring member (second effect member) 330 that can be projected and retracted on the front right side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. The second semicircular ring member 330 is attached to the second decorative main body portion 332 protruding to the front right side of the display surface (liquid crystal screen) 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 and the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332. A second upper decoration storage section (second decoration storage section) 334; and a second lower decoration storage section (second decoration storage section) 336 attached to the curved lower end of the second decoration main body section 332. Yes. The second decoration main body 332 is formed in a curved shape as a whole so as to protrude to the front right side of the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62. A second light emitting element 338 such as an LED is provided on the surface of the second decorative main body 332. A design such as a predetermined character or the like, or a light emitting element (not shown) is attached to the second upper decoration storage section 334 and the second lower decoration storage section 336. For this reason, the 2nd decoration main-body part 332, the 2nd upper side decoration storage part 334, and the 2nd lower side decoration storage part 336 each have a decoration function. Note that the second light emitting element 338 is controlled to emit light via a decorative drive substrate (effect control unit, see FIG. 38) 114.

  In the following description, the configurations of the second decoration main body 332, the second upper decoration storage 334, and the second lower decoration storage 336 are the same as the first decoration main body 304, the first upper decoration storage 306, and the second. 1 Since the configuration is the same as the configuration of the lower decoration storage portion 308, detailed illustration is omitted.

  A storage groove (not shown) in which the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is stored is formed at the curved upper end portion of the second decoration main body portion 332. In addition, a shaft portion (not shown) is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove on the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332. The second upper decoration storage portion 334 rotates around the axis of the shaft portion. A torsion spring (not shown) is attached around the shaft of the shaft portion. One end of the torsion spring contacts the second upper decoration storage portion 334 so that it can be pressed, and the other end is supported by a protrusion (not shown) inside the second decoration main body 218 so as not to move. Has been. The torsion spring always applies a predetermined pressure (elastic force) to the second upper decoration storage portion 334 so as to keep the second upper decoration storage portion 334 exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332. It is acting. For this reason, in the state where the external force against the elastic force of the torsion spring is not acting on the second upper decoration storage portion 334, the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is always exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332. The state is maintained (see FIGS. 25 to 27).

  The second upper decoration storage portion 334 includes a storage portion main body 334A exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332, a rotating piece (not shown) that is always hidden inside the second decoration main body portion 332, and a storage portion main body 334A. And a link portion (not shown) that slides on the surface of the second upper rib (second guide portion, second rib) 340. A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the storage unit main body 334A, or a second light emitting element 338 (see FIGS. 39 to 43) is attached to exert a decorative function.

  A through hole is formed in the rotating piece, and a shaft portion passes through the through hole. For this reason, as described above, the second upper decoration storage portion 334 can rotate about the axis of the shaft portion provided at the curved upper end portion of the second decoration main body portion 332. Here, the rotation direction of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring and the magnitude of the pressure from the second upper rib 340 of the frame member 350 described later. . As the second upper decoration storage portion 334 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft portion, the storage portion main body 334A of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332, and the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is exposed. As the portion 334 rotates inwardly about the axis of the shaft portion, the storage portion main body 334A of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is stored inside the second decoration main body portion 332.

  The link portion passes on the surface of the second upper rib 340 as the second decorative body portion 332 moves in the left-right direction. Specifically, when the second decorative body 332 moves leftward in front of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion is guided onto the surface of the second upper rib 340. At this time, the pressure acting on the second upper decoration storage portion 334 from the second upper rib 340 via the link portion gradually increases. Eventually, the pressure acting on the second upper decoration storage part 334 from the second upper rib 340 via the link part becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring, so that the storage part main body 334A has the second upper decoration storage part 334. Is rotated around the axis of the shaft portion so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring, and is accommodated in the second decorative body portion 332. On the other hand, when the second decoration main body 332 moves to the right in the front direction of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion passes over the surface of the second upper rib 340 and eventually 2 Detach from the surface of the upper rib 340. At this time, the pressure which acts on the 2nd upper side decoration storage part 334 via a link part from the 2nd upper side rib 340 becomes small gradually. Eventually, since the elastic force of the torsion spring becomes larger than the pressure acting on the second upper decoration storage part 334 from the second upper rib 340 via the link part, the storage part main body 334A has the second upper decoration storage part 334. Rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft portion, and is exposed from the second decorative body portion 332.

  The curved lower end portion of the second decorative body portion 332 has the same configuration as the curved upper end portion. That is, a storage groove (not shown) in which the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is stored is formed at the lower end of the curve of the second decoration main body portion 332. In addition, a shaft portion (not shown) is formed in the vicinity of the storage groove at the lower end of the second decorative main body portion 332. The second lower decoration storage portion 336 rotates around the shaft portion. A torsion spring (not shown) is attached around the shaft of the shaft portion. One end portion of the torsion spring contacts the second lower decoration housing portion 336 so as to be able to press, and the other end portion cannot be moved by a projection (not shown) inside the second decoration body portion 332. It is supported. The torsion spring has a predetermined pressure (elastic force) with respect to the second lower decoration storage portion 336 so that the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332. Is always working. For this reason, in the state where the external force that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring does not act on the second lower decoration storage portion 336, the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is always exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332. This state is maintained (see FIGS. 25 to 27).

  The second lower decoration storage portion 336 has the same configuration as that of the second upper decoration storage portion 334, and the storage portion main body 336 </ b> A exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332 and the second decoration main body portion 332. A rotating piece (not shown) hidden inside, a link part (not shown) that is attached to the storage unit main body 336A and slides on the surface of the second lower rib (second guide part, second rib) 342, It consists of A predetermined design or the like is drawn on the surface of the storage unit main body 336A to exhibit a decorative function.

  A through hole is formed in the rotating piece, and a shaft portion (not shown) passes through the through hole. For this reason, the 2nd lower side decoration storage part 336 can be rotated to the surroundings of the axis | shaft of the axial part provided in the curved lower end part of the 2nd decoration main-body part 332 as above-mentioned. Here, the rotational direction of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is determined by the magnitude relationship between the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring and the magnitude of the pressure from the second lower rib 342 of the frame member 350 described later. Is done. As the second lower decoration storage portion 336 rotates outward about the axis of the shaft portion, the storage portion main body 336A of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is exposed from the second decoration main body portion 332, and the second lower The side decoration storage part 336 rotates inward about the axis of the shaft part, whereby the storage part main body 336A of the second lower decoration storage part 336 is stored inside the second decoration main body part 332.

  The link portion passes on the surface of a second lower rib 342 described later as the second decorative main body portion 332 moves in the left-right direction. Specifically, when the second decorative body 332 moves leftward in front of the display surface 62A and retracts from the front of the display surface 62A, the link portion is guided onto the surface of the second lower rib 342. At this time, the pressure acting on the second lower decoration storage portion 336 from the second lower rib 342 via the link portion gradually increases. Eventually, the pressure acting on the second lower decoration storage part 336 from the second lower rib 342 via the link part becomes larger than the elastic force of the torsion spring, so that the storage part main body 336A has the second lower decoration. The storage portion 336 rotates around the shaft portion so as to oppose the elastic force of the torsion spring, and is stored in the second decorative body portion 332. On the other hand, when the second decoration main body 332 moves to the right of the display surface 62A and is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the link portion passes over the surface of the second lower rib 342, and eventually. Detach from the surface of the second lower rib 342. At this time, the pressure acting on the second lower decoration storage portion 336 from the second lower rib 342 via the link portion gradually decreases. Eventually, the elastic force of the torsion spring becomes larger than the pressure acting on the second lower decoration storage part 336 from the second lower rib 342 via the link part, so that the storage part body 336A has the second lower decoration. The storage portion 336 rotates in the opposite direction around the axis of the shaft portion and is exposed from the second decorative body portion 332.

  As shown in FIGS. 30, 31 and 34, an upper mounting piece 344 is formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330. Further, a lower attachment piece 346 is formed in the vicinity of the curved lower end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330. The upper attachment piece 344 moves along the axial direction on an upper guide shaft 412 attached to a frame member 350 described later and extending along the left-right direction. The lower attachment piece 346 moves along the axial direction on a lower guide shaft 414 that is attached to a frame member 350 described later and extends in the left-right direction. Further, the tip end portion of the upper mounting piece 344 formed in the vicinity of the curved upper end portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 is fixed to a belt 406 described later. Therefore, when the belt 406 moves, the second semicircular ring member 330 moves on each guide shaft 412, 414 along the axial direction of each guide shaft 412, 414.

  Next, the frame member 350 that accommodates the effect symbol display device 62 and that is provided with the effect member 300 movably will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 28, a motor base 358 for mounting the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 is provided on the upper edge side of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. On the upper surface of the motor base 358, a first drive motor 354 for movably driving the first semicircular ring member 302 and a second drive motor for movably driving the second semicircular ring member 330 are provided. 356 are attached. The first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are driven and controlled by the decorative drive board 114 (see FIG. 38).

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 and 30, the first drive motor 354 is disposed in the vicinity of the retracted position of the second semicircular ring member 330. A first drive gear (not shown) is mechanically connected to the first drive motor 354. The first drive gear is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about its axis. When the first drive motor 354 is driven, the first drive gear rotates about the axis. A first pulley mechanism 362 is mechanically connected to the first drive gear. The first pulley mechanism 362 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about its axis. As shown in FIG. 30, the first pulley mechanism 362 includes a gear portion 364 that meshes with the first drive gear, and a pulley portion 366 that rotates together with the gear portion 364. For this reason, when the first drive motor 354 is driven and the first drive gear rotates, the first pulley mechanism 362 itself also rotates about the axis.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 in the vicinity of the retracted position of the first semicircular ring member 302 so as to be rotatable about its axis. Yes. The first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 includes a pulley unit 370 and a tension adjusting unit 372. The tension adjusting unit 372 includes a support unit 374 that supports the pulley unit 370 so as to be rotatable and relatively movable with respect to the pulley unit 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362, and a pulley of the first pulley mechanism 362 with respect to the support unit 374. An elastic mechanism 376 that always applies an elastic force in a direction opposite to the portion 366 side (a direction away from the pulley portion 366), and a lock portion 378 that supports the support portion 374 by allowing the support portion 374 to move in the left-right direction. ,have. More specifically, a long hole is formed through the motor base 358, and an arm 380 of a support portion (not shown) passes through the long hole. The lock portion 378 is engaged with the arm 380 so that the arm 380 can move in the left-right direction (the approach / separation direction between the pulley portion 366 and the pulley portion 370).

  As shown in FIGS. 30 to 33, a belt 382 is stretched between the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. Therefore, when the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 rotates about the axis, a rotational driving force is transmitted to the belt 382, and the rotational driving force is transmitted through the belt 382 to the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. Is transmitted to. For this reason, when the first drive motor 354 is driven, the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 rotate.

  Here, since a predetermined elastic force is constantly applied from the elastic mechanism 376 to the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368, the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. An attempt is made to move away from the portion 370. For this reason, a tensile force is always applied to the belt 382 stretched between the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368. As a result, when the belt 382 slightly extends due to the aging of the belt 382, the separation distance between the pulley portion 366 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the pulley portion 370 of the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 becomes wide. The magnitude of the tensile force acting on is substantially constant. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the belt 382 from being loosened, and it is possible to maintain a safe and smooth movement operation of the first semicircular ring member 302.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 and FIG. 32, the second drive motor 356 is disposed in the vicinity of the retracted position of the first semicircular ring member 302. A second drive gear 384 is mechanically connected to the second drive motor 356. The second drive gear 384 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about its axis. When the second drive motor 356 is driven, the second drive gear 384 rotates about the axis. A second pulley mechanism 386 is mechanically connected to the second drive gear 384. The second pulley mechanism 386 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 so as to be rotatable about the axis. The second pulley mechanism 386 includes a gear portion 388 that meshes with the second drive gear 384, and a pulley portion 390 that rotates together with the gear portion 388. For this reason, when the second drive motor 356 is driven and the second drive gear 384 is rotated, the second pulley mechanism 386 is also rotated around the axis.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, a second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 is attached to the lower surface of the motor base 358 and in the vicinity of the retracted position of the second semicircular ring member 330 so as to be rotatable about its axis. Yes. The second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 includes a pulley part 394 and a tension adjustment part 396. The tension adjusting unit 396 includes a support unit 398 that rotatably supports the pulley unit 394 and is movable relative to the pulley unit 294 of the second pulley mechanism 386, and a pulley of the second pulley mechanism 386 that supports the support unit 398. An elastic mechanism 400 that always applies an elastic force in a direction opposite to the portion 390 side (a direction away from the pulley portion 390), and a lock portion 402 that supports the support portion 398 by allowing the support portion 398 to move in the left-right direction. ,have. Specifically, a long hole is formed through the motor base 358, and the arm 404 of the support portion 398 passes through the long hole. The lock portion 402 is engaged with the arm 404 so that the arm 404 can move in the left-right direction (the approaching / separating direction between the pulley portion 390 and the pulley portion 394).

  A belt 406 is stretched between the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. For this reason, when the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 rotates about the axis, a rotational driving force is transmitted to the belt 406, and the rotational driving force is transmitted via the belt 406 to the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. Is transmitted to. For this reason, when the first drive motor 354 is driven, the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 rotate.

  Here, since a predetermined elastic force is always applied from the elastic mechanism 400 to the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392, the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 are used. The part 394 tries to move in a direction away from it. Therefore, a tensile force is always applied to the belt 406 that is stretched between the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. As a result, when the belt 406 is slightly extended due to the secular change of the belt 406, the separation distance between the pulley portion 390 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the pulley portion 394 of the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 becomes wide. The magnitude of the tensile force acting on is substantially constant. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the belt 406 from being loosened, and it is possible to maintain a safe and smooth movement operation of the second semicircular ring member 330.

  Further, the positional relationship between the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 is configured such that the first drive motor 354 side is located on the far side in the front-rear direction with respect to the second drive motor 356 side. In addition, the first pulley mechanism 362 is attached so as to be located on the far side in the front-rear direction than the second pulley mechanism 386. Further, the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 is attached so as to be located on the far side in the front-rear direction with respect to the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392. Further, the first semicircular ring member 302 is attached so as to be located on the far side in the front-rear direction with respect to the second semicircular ring member 330.

  The two upper guide shafts 408 and 412 are attached to the upper edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. The two lower guide shafts 410 and 414 are attached to the lower edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, a first upper rib 320 is formed on the upper right edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. The first upper rib 320 is configured with a smooth curved surface. When the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 rides on the surface of the first upper rib 320, and the link portion 306C remains as it is. 1 Slide on the surface of the upper rib 320. Thus, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 passes over the surface of the first upper rib 320, and the link Part 306C is guided. Here, the curvature of the first upper rib 320 is such that when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62 </ b> A, the link portion 306 </ b> C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is the first upper rib 320. In the process of sliding on the surface, the height is set to gradually increase. For this reason, the curvature of the first upper rib 320 is such that when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is the first upper rib 320. In the process of sliding on the surface, the pressure from the surface of the first upper rib 320 acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 gradually increases. Eventually, rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the housing portion main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage portion 306, the first upper rib 320 acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306. The pressure from the surface increases. At this time, the rotating piece 306B of the first upper decoration storage section 306 rotates inward around the shaft portion 314, and the storage section main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage section 306 is stored inside the first decoration main body section 304. It will be done. Finally, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the storage unit body 306A of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 is rotated by about 90 degrees. . In this manner, the storage unit main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 is stored in the first decoration main body 304.

  25 to 28, a first lower rib 322 is formed on the lower right edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. The first lower rib 322 is configured with a smooth curved surface. When the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 rides on the surface of the first lower rib 322, and the link portion remains as it is. 1 Slide on the surface of the lower rib 322. Thus, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 passes over the surface of the first lower rib 322, The link part is guided. Here, the curvature of the first lower rib 322 is such that when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 is the first lower side. In the process of sliding on the surface of the rib 322, it is set to gradually increase. Therefore, the curvature of the first lower rib 322 is such that when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 is the first lower side. In the process of sliding on the surface of the rib 322, the pressure from the surface of the first lower rib 322 acting on the link portion of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 gradually increases. Eventually, the first lower rib 322 acting on the link portion of the first lower decoration storage portion 308 rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring acting on the storage portion main body 308A of the first lower decoration storage portion 308. The pressure from above the surface increases. At this time, the rotating piece of the first lower decoration storage unit 308 rotates inward around the shaft, and the storage unit main body 308A of the first lower decoration storage unit 308 is stored inside the first decoration main body 304. It will be done. Finally, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the storage unit body 308A of the first lower decoration storage unit 308 is rotated by about 90 degrees. Become. In this way, the storage unit main body 308 of the first lower decoration storage unit 308 is stored in the first decoration main body 304.

  A second upper rib 340 is formed on the upper left edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. The second upper rib 340 is configured with a smooth curved surface. When the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 rides on the surface of the second upper rib 340, and the link portion remains as it is in the second upper side. Slide on the surface of the rib 340. Thus, when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 passes over the surface of the second upper rib 340, and the link portion. Will be guided. Here, the curvature of the second upper rib 340 is such that when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62 </ b> A, the link portion of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is connected to the second upper rib 340. In the process of sliding on the surface, it is set to gradually increase. For this reason, the curvature of the second upper rib 340 is such that when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is connected to the second upper rib 340. In the process of sliding on the surface, the pressure from the surface of the second upper rib 340 acting on the link portion of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 gradually increases. Eventually, on the surface of the second upper rib 340 acting on the link portion of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring acting on the storage portion main body 334A of the second upper decoration storage portion 334. The pressure from will increase. At this time, the rotating piece of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 rotates inward around the shaft portion, and the storage portion main body 334A of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 is stored in the second decoration main body portion 332. Go. Finally, when the second semicircular ring member 330 is completely retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the storage unit body 334A of the second upper decoration storage unit 334 is rotated by about 90 degrees. . In this manner, the storage unit main body 334 </ b> A of the second upper decoration storage unit 334 is stored in the second decoration main body unit 332.

  A second lower rib 342 is formed on the lower left edge of the opening 352 of the frame member 350. The second lower rib 342 is configured with a smooth curved surface. When the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 rides on the surface of the second lower rib 342, and the link portion remains as it is. 2 Slide on the surface of the lower rib 342. Thus, when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 passes over the surface of the second lower rib 342, The link part is guided. Here, the curvature of the second lower rib 342 is such that when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is the second lower side. In the process of sliding on the surface of the rib 342, it is set to gradually increase. Therefore, the curvature of the second lower rib 342 is such that when the second semicircular ring member 330 is retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the link portion of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is the second lower side. In the process of sliding on the surface of the rib 342, the pressure from the surface of the second lower rib 342 acting on the link portion of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 gradually increases. Eventually, the second lower rib 342 acting on the link portion of the second lower decoration storage part 336 rather than the elastic force of the torsion spring acting on the storage part main body 336A of the second lower decoration storage part 336. The pressure from above the surface increases. At this time, the rotating piece of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 rotates inward around the shaft portion, and the storage portion main body 336A of the second lower decoration storage portion 336 is stored inside the second decoration main body portion 332. It will be done. Finally, when the second semicircular ring member 330 is completely retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A, the storage unit body 336A of the second lower decoration storage unit 336 is rotated by about 90 degrees. Become. In this manner, the storage unit main body 336A of the second lower decoration storage unit 336 is stored inside the second decoration main body unit 332.

  The shapes of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are not limited to the semicircular ring shape as described above. For example, the shape of the animal character or the effect symbol display device 62 You may make it the motif relevant to the effect design displayed on the display surface 62A.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the decorative drive board 114 includes various LED / lamps 172 (66), a drive motor group 173 including a first drive motor 354 and a second drive motor 356, a first light emitting element 310, and a first light emitting element 310. A light emitting element group 171 including two light emitting elements 338 is electrically connected. Further, the decoration driving board 114 receives a control signal from the sub-control board 106 and executes control related to game decoration using the driving motor group 173 and the light emitting element group 171 based on the operation program stored in the ROM 115. . The ROM 115 of the decorative drive board 114 stores, in particular, an operation program for executing control related to movement of the drive motor group 173 and control related to light emission of the light emitting element group 171.

  Next, an example of the effect by the effect member 300 of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 39, in a normal state, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, respectively. It is hidden behind the decorative member of the center accessory 64 so that the player cannot visually recognize it. With this state as a normal state (initial state), the following operation will be described.

(Operation from the initial position to the first stop position)
As shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when a predetermined game condition (big hit game or the like) is established, the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are driven in the forward direction by the decorative drive board 114. When the first drive motor 354 is driven in the forward direction, the pulley portions 366 and 370 of the first pulley mechanism 362 and the first auxiliary pulley mechanism 368 rotate, and the belt 382 is driven. Therefore, the first semicircular ring member 302 that has been retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 moves to the left in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. At the same time, when the second drive motor 356 is driven in the forward direction, the pulley portions 390 and 394 of the second pulley mechanism 386 and the second auxiliary pulley mechanism 392 rotate, and the belt 406 is driven. For this reason, the second semicircular ring member 330 that has been retracted to the left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 moves in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 toward the right side. At this time, since the rotation speeds of the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are controlled to be the same, the first semicircular ring member 302, the second semicircular ring member 330, The movement distance of is the same.

  Here, on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62, the special effect is started by the effect display board 114. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, when a predetermined game condition (such as a big hit game) is established, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 62. In the state of being retracted on both the left and right sides of the surface 62A, an effect symbol indicating a huge egg is displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. As shown in FIG. 40, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves from the right side to the left side of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the second semicircular ring member 330 becomes the effect symbol display device 62. In the process of moving the front of the display surface 62A from the left side to the right side, an effect design in which a huge egg cracks is displayed on the display surface 62A.

  When the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left side and the second semicircular ring member 330 moves to the right side, both approach each other. As shown in FIG. 41, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are composed of the convex portion of the first decorative body 304 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member. It temporarily stops at the first stop position where the convex portion of the second decorative main body portion 332 of 330 is in a pseudo-contact position when viewed from the player. The stop of the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is realized by stopping the driving of the first drive motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 by the decorative drive board 114.

  Here, at the first stop position, the upper guide shafts 408, 412 or the lower guide shafts 410, 414 are displaced in the front-rear direction of the effect symbol display device 62. The first decoration body 304 and the second decoration body 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are not actually in contact with each other. This gives the illusion that the convex part of the first decorative main body 304 of the first semicircular ring member 302 is in contact with the convex part of the second decorative main body 332 of the second semicircular ring member 330. It will be.

  In addition, while the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moving, the first light emitting element 310 and the second light emitting element 338 are emitted by the drive control board 114 based on a predetermined light emission pattern. The Accordingly, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 move while emitting light, and a visual effect can also be produced.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are stopped at the first stop position, they are displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. An effect design that a huge egg breaks and chicks appear is displayed.

  The first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are stopped at a first stop position for a predetermined time.

(Operation until moving from the first stop position to the second stop position)
As shown in FIGS. 41 to 43, after the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 stop at the first stop position for a predetermined time, the decorative drive substrate 114 again performs the first drive. The motor 354 and the second drive motor 356 are driven. As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 starts moving again to the left in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the second semicircular ring member 330 again becomes the effect symbol display device 62. Starts moving to the right in front of the display surface 62A. Here, since the upper guide shafts 408 and 412 and the lower guide shafts 410 and 414 are displaced in the front-rear direction of the effect symbol display device 62, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring The member 330 intersects without colliding with each other.

  In addition, while the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moving, the first light emitting element 310 and the second light emitting element 338 are emitted by the drive control board 114 based on a predetermined light emission pattern. The Accordingly, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 move while emitting light, and a visual effect can also be produced.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 42, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect symbol showing a state in which a plurality of chicks are changed from eggs is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 43, when the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left side and the second semicircular ring member 330 moves to the right side, they eventually pass each other. Then, when viewed from the player, the position of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the position of the second semicircular ring member 330 are switched, and the first semicircular ring member 302 is positioned on the left side of the second semicircular ring member 330. The second semicircular ring member 330 is positioned on the right side of the first semicircular ring member 302. At this time, as shown in FIG. 43, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 include the first upper decoration storage portion 306 and the second semicircular ring member 330 of the first semicircular ring member 302. The second upper decorative storage portions 334 of the first semicircular ring member 302, the second lower decorative storage portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, and the second lower decorative storage portions 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are positioned on the front side. The first semi-circular ring member 302 and the second semi-circular ring member 330 are united to each other as viewed from the player, and then temporarily stops at the second stop position where the perfect circle is completed. . When the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are stopped at the second stop position, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 become a perfect circular member. Since it changes, the player will be surprised at unexpected changes, resulting in an increase in game play.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 43, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, an effect symbol indicating the chicken in which the chick has grown is displayed.

(Operation to return from the second stop position to the initial position)
Next, when a predetermined game state (for example, a big hit game) is finished, the effect by the effect member 300 described above is also ended. Here, the drive motors 354 and 356 are driven in the reverse direction by the drive control board 114, and the belts 382 and 406 rotate in the reverse direction. As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves from the left side to the right side in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and the second semicircular ring member 330 moves in front of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. It moves from the right side to the left side and returns to the initial position shown in FIG. At this time, the semicircular ring members 302 and 330 may be controlled so as to temporarily stop at a first stop position on the way.

  As described above, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, as a special effect by the effect member 300, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moved from the initial position to the first stop position. It moves to the 2nd stop position through a temporary stop, and stops.

  In addition, at the same time as the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are moving, a series of narrative effect symbols are variably displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. To go. For this reason, the special effect by the 1st semicircle ring member 302 and the 2nd semicircle ring member 330 which are the production members 300, and the design production on the display surface 62A of the production design display apparatus 62 related to this simultaneously. Since it is executed, the novelty of the game production can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the light emitting elements 310 and 338 emit light simultaneously with the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330, the special effects can be visually gorgeous, The novelty of the production can be further enhanced.

  In particular, since the first semi-circular ring member 302 and the second semi-circular ring member 330 are temporarily stopped at the first stop position and are opposed to each other, it is assumed that some special game (big hit game) has occurred. It will be shown indirectly to the person. Thereby, since the expectation and excitement with respect to a game increase rapidly, the player can improve game property.

  Further, when the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 start moving again from the first stop position and stop at the second stop position, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 302 The member 330 and the perfect circle are completed. Thereby, the perfect circle formed by the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is completely different from the single shape of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330. Therefore, the shape change is unexpected for the player. As a result, the novelty of the special effect by the effect member 300 can be further enhanced, and the game performance can be further enhanced.

Next, operations and effects of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following operational effects, the operational effects of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 when the first semicircular ring member 302 is retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A will be described as a starting point. The first semicircular ring storage member 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, the second upper decorative storage unit 334, and the second lower decorative storage unit 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are the first semicircle. Since it becomes the same as the effect of the 1st upper side decoration storage part 306 of the ring member 302, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is positioned in front of the display surface 62A, the storage portion main body 306A of the first upper decorative storage portion 306 of the first semicircular ring member 302 has the first decorative shape. The main body 304 is exposed. As a principle, an elastic force is always applied from the torsion spring 316 to the storage body 306A of the first upper decoration storage 306, and a predetermined external force is applied to the storage body 306A. In the state where it is not, the storage unit main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 is completely exposed from the first decoration main body 304.

  When the first semicircular ring member 302 retracts to the right side of the display surface 62A, the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the right side in front of the display surface 62A, but eventually, as shown in FIG. The link part 306 </ b> C of the first upper decoration storage part 306 is guided on the surface of the first upper rib 320. When the link part 306C of the first upper decoration storage part 306 is guided on the surface of the first upper rib 320, the link part 306C of the first upper decoration storage part 306 contacts the surface of the first upper rib 320. However, when the first semicircular ring member 302 is not completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the curvature of the display surface 62A of the first semicircular ring member 302 is small. The pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the surface of 320 becomes smaller. In this state, the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the housing portion main body 306A of the first upper decoration housing portion 306 is from the pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration housing portion 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320. Therefore, the storage unit main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 does not rotate (becomes exposed).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, as the first semicircular ring member 302 moves further forward on the display surface 62A to the right side, the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 contacts. The curvature of the surface portion of the first upper rib 320 gradually increases. For this reason, the pressure which acts on the link part 306C of the 1st upper side decoration storage part 306 from the surface of the 1st upper side rib 320 becomes large gradually. The pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 increases from the surface of the first upper rib 320, and the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the storage portion main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage portion 306. It gradually approaches the size of. When the curvature of the surface portion of the first upper rib 320 becomes greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320 eventually becomes the first. It becomes the same as the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the storage part main body 306A of the upper decoration storage part 306, and becomes larger than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316.

  The magnitude of the pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the storage portion main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage portion 306. When the size is larger than the size, the storage unit main body 306 </ b> A rotates inward around the axis of the shaft unit 314 in a form that opposes the elastic force of the torsion spring 316. As the first semicircular ring member 302 moves further to the right in front of the display surface 62A, the magnitude of pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is increased. However, since the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the storage portion main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 is significantly larger, the storage portion main body 306A rotates inwardly around the axis of the shaft portion 314. to continue.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in a state in which the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the storage portion main body 306A is rotated about 90 degrees inwardly around the axis of the shaft portion 314, The storing operation for the first decorative main body 304 of the storage main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decorative storage 306 is completed. At this time, most of the storage unit main body 306 </ b> A of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 is stored in the first decoration main body 304.

  The storage operation of the first lower decorative storage portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, the second upper decorative storage portion 334, and the second lower decorative storage portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 is the same. To be done. In addition, about those accommodation operation | movement, since it becomes the same principle as the accommodation operation | movement of the 1st upper side ornament storage part 306 of the 1st semicircle ring member 302, and it becomes duplicate description, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 35 to 37, the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, and the second semicircular ring member 330 is on the left side of the display surface 62A. In the fully retracted state, the storage operation of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 and the first lower decoration storage portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second upper decoration storage portion 334 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are stored. Then, the storage operation of the second lower decoration storage unit 336 is completed, and the storage unit main bodies 306A, 308A, 334A, and 336A rotate approximately 90 degrees.

  Next, the function and effect of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 when the first semicircular ring member 302 that has been completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A moves to the left side and exits in front of the display surface 62A will be described. . The first semicircular ring storage member 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302, the second upper decorative storage unit 334, and the second lower decorative storage unit 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are the first semicircle. Since it becomes the same as the effect of the 1st upper side decoration storage part 306 of the ring member 302, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the state where the first semicircular ring member 302 is completely retracted to the right side of the display surface 62A, the storage main body portion 306A of the first upper decorative storage portion 306 is replaced by the first decorative main body portion 304. Fully housed inside. In this state, since the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link portion 306C from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is larger than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316, the first force is opposed to the elastic force of the torsion spring 316. This is a state in which the upper decoration storage portion 306 is rotated by approximately 90 degrees.

  From this state, when the first semicircular ring member 302 moves to the left side, the first upper decoration storage portion 306 also moves to the left side, but the link portion 306C is retracted on the surface of the first upper rib 320. Glide in the opposite direction. When the link portion 306C slides on the surface of the first upper rib 320 in the direction opposite to that during retraction, the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link portion 306C of the first upper decoration storage portion 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320. Gradually becomes smaller. When the first upper decoration storage part 306 moves to the left and reaches a predetermined position, the magnitude of the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decoration storage part 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320 is the first level. It becomes smaller than the magnitude of the elastic force of the torsion spring 316 acting on the storage portion main body 306A of the upper decoration storage portion 306. As a result, the storage unit body 306A of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 is configured to resist the pressure acting on the link part 306C of the first upper decoration storage unit 306 from the surface of the first upper rib 320, and It starts to rotate around the axis outward (in the direction of exposure).

  As the first upper decoration storage section 306 moves further to the left, the storage section main body 306A of the first upper decoration storage section 306 continues to rotate outward (in the direction of exposure) about the axis of the shaft section 314, and finally Specifically, the storage portion main body 306 </ b> A is completely exposed from the first decorative main body 304 at a position where the link portion 306 </ b> C hardly receives pressure from the surface of the first upper rib 320. Thereafter, the first upper decoration storage portion 306 further moves to the left, reaches the front of the display surface 62A, and realizes the effect described above.

  As described above, when the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are retracted from the front of the display surface 62 </ b> A to the left and right sides, the first upper decorative storage portion 306 of the first semicircular ring member 302. And the first lower decoration storage part 308 is accommodated in the first decoration body 304, and the second upper decoration storage part 334 and the second lower decoration storage part 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 are second. The first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are each reduced in size because they are housed inside the decorative main body 332. In particular, the storage operation (rotation operation) of the first upper decorative storage portion 306 and the first lower decorative storage portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 is completed on the moving plane of the first semicircular ring member 302, Further, the storage operation (rotation operation) of the second upper decoration storage portion 334 and the second lower decoration storage portion 336 of the second semicircular ring member 330 is completed on the moving plane of the second semicircular ring member 330. Thereby, it is not necessary to take a space in the front-rear direction of the display surface 62A, and the storing operation can be realized.

  Further, when the display surface 62A is enlarged in order to improve game playability, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 also need to be enlarged, but the first semicircular ring member In a state where the 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are retracted, the storage operation of the first upper decorative storage portion 306 and the first lower decorative storage portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring The first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are reduced in size (the volume is reduced) by the storing operation of the second upper decorative storing portion 334 and the second lower decorative storing portion 336 of the member 330. ). As a result, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be temporarily miniaturized, so that the problem of securing the evacuation space can be solved. Even in this case, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be enlarged in accordance with the size of the display surface 62A. Further, by increasing the size of the display surface 62A and increasing the size of the effect member 300, it is possible to realize a game with even higher gaming properties.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 in the left-right direction and the movement of the second semicircular ring member 330 in the left-right direction are realized by driving the belts 382 and 406. The moving distance in the left-right direction of the ring member 302 and the moving distance in the left-right direction of the second semicircular ring member 330 can be accurately controlled. That is, when the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 in the left-right direction and the movement of the second semicircular ring member 330 in the left-right direction are realized by the screw shaft, the driving principle of the screw shaft is changed by the rotation around the axis of the screw shaft. Since the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are guided in the axial direction of the screw shaft (in other words, the relative position with respect to the screw shaft is sequentially changed), the screw shaft Immediately after stopping the shaft rotation, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 move in the axial direction of the screw shaft (relative movement with respect to the screw shaft). Accordingly, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 collide with the frame member 350, and the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 and the frame member 350 are There is also a risk of damage. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are fixed to the belts 382 and 406, respectively. The movement and the relative movement of the second semicircular ring member 330 with respect to the belt 406 do not occur. For this reason, if the driving of the belts 382 and 406 is stopped, the movement in the left-right direction of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is immediately stopped. The problems that arise are eliminated.

  It should be noted that the first upper decorative storage portion 306 and the first lower decorative storage portion 308 of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second upper decorative storage portion 334 and the second lower decorative storage portion of the second semicircular ring member 330 are stored. Since the surface of the part 336 has a decorative design, the first upper decoration storage part 306 and the first lower decoration storage part 308, the second upper decoration storage part 334 and the second lower decoration part 336, respectively. The decorative effect can be exhibited with the side decoration storage portion 336 as well. If these move in front of the display surface 62A, the player can move the first upper decoration storage unit 306 and the first lower decoration storage unit 308, the second upper decoration storage unit 334, and the second lower decoration storage. Since the portion 336 is visually recognized, gameability can be improved.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 44, a contact sensor 420 is provided at a predetermined portion of each surface of the first upper rib 320, the first lower rib 322, the second upper rib 340, and the second lower rib 342, respectively. Yes. The installation site of the contact sensor 420 is a site where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are in contact with each link portion 306C at a position where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are completely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the contact sensor 420 is electrically connected to the sub control board 106. When the link sensor 306 </ b> C is detected by the contact sensor 420, a detection signal is output from the contact sensor 420 to the sub-control board 106. When receiving the detection signal from the contact sensor 420, the sub-control board 106 determines that the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 have been completely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A. Then, the sub-control board 106 starts the change display of the effect symbols to be displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 after the effects of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are finished. A control signal for instructing is output to the effect display board 110.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the sub-control board 106 performs the variable display on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62 after the effects of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are finished. A control signal for instructing the start of symbol variation display is output to the effect display board 110. As a result, the timing of the completion of the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 (the end of the effect movement) and the start of the variable display start of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 are displayed. The timing can be matched. As a result, in the state where the movement of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is not completed, the effect symbol indicating the content of the next game state varies on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. It can be prevented from being displayed, and the inconsistency between the effects of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 and the effect of the effect symbol on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 can be used. .

  The contact sensor 420 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, and the effect display board 110 receives the detection signal from the contact sensor 420, and the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircle. The timing of the completion of the movement of the ring member 330 (the end of the effect movement) may coincide with the timing of the start of variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which overlaps with the structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 46, metal switch terminals 430 are provided at predetermined portions of the surfaces of the first upper rib 320, the first lower rib 322, the second upper rib 340, and the second lower rib 342, respectively. Is provided. The installation site of the switch terminal 430 is a site where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are in contact with each link portion 306C at a position where the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 are completely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A. Each link portion 306C is made of metal.

  As shown in FIG. 47, each switch terminal 430 is electrically connected to the decorative drive board 114. When each link portion 306 </ b> C contacts each switch terminal 430, a detection signal is output from each switch terminal 430 to the decorative drive board 114. Each switch terminal 430 may be electrically connected to the sub control board 106.

  According to the fifth embodiment, when the decorative drive board 114 receives the detection signal from each switch terminal 430, a signal for stopping the drive of each drive motor 354, 356 is sent to each drive motor (drive motor group) 354, 356. Output. And the drive of each drive motor 354 and 356 stops. This ensures that the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 302 are securely retracted to the left and right sides of the display surface 62A. The movement (operation) of 330 can be stopped. As a result, since the initial positions of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 can be reliably positioned, the operation of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 is performed next time. The reference position (initial position) at the start of is a constant position. Thereby, in the next rendering operation of the rendering member 300, the movement control of the first semicircular ring member 302 and the second semicircular ring member 330 by the drive motors 354 and 356 can be accurately executed.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
62 Effect symbol display device (effect display device)
114 Decoration drive board (production control unit)
200 Production member 202 Left semicircular ring member (first production member)
216 Right semicircular ring member (second effect member)
300 Production member 302 First semicircular ring member (first production member)
330 Second semicircular ring member (second effect member)

Claims (3)

A game machine having an effect display device that displays a predetermined effect design, an effect member that moves in front of the effect display device, and an effect control unit that controls the movement of the effect member,
The production member is
A first effect member that appears on the front side of the effect display device;
A second effect member that appears and disappears on the other front side of the effect display device;
Have
The production control unit
The first effect member and the second effect member are moved, and the first effect member and the second effect member are moved at a first stop position where the first effect member and the second effect member confront each other. Stop,
The first effect member and the second effect member are moved from each other by moving the first effect member and the second effect member from the first stop position to cross the first effect member and the second effect member. A gaming machine that stops the movement of the first effect member and the second effect member at a second stop position where the effect members are integrated to complete a predetermined shape. The production control unit
Before the first effect member and the second effect member stop at the first stop position,
Alternatively, after the first effect member and the second effect member stop at the first stop position, before stopping at the second stop position,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first effect member and the second effect member perform a predetermined effect linked to each other. The first effect member is a semicircular curved member having a convex portion protruding to the other front side of the effect display device,
The second effect member is a semicircular curved member having a convex portion protruding on one front side of the effect display device,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the curved members are integrated into a circular ring shape at the second stop position.

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