JP4529329B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that enables various game effects by making the operation of a gaming operation part rich in change.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  For example, in the case of the second type of pachinko gaming machine, a variable winning device that can be changed between a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player is arranged as an accessory on the game board. Then, when the pachinko ball wins at the start opening on the game board, the variable winning device changes from the first state which is disadvantageous to the player to the second state which is advantageous to the player. When the game unit operates and a game ball wins a specific area in the variable winning device, there is a game state that is particularly advantageous for the player. When a special gaming state that is particularly advantageous for the player is reached, the change between the first state and the second state opens about 15 times in 30 seconds as one round, so that a large number of game balls can be won.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the case of such pachinko gaming machines, the trend of the rise and fall of the fashion is intense due to changes in the player's preferences, etc., so in order to secure the demand for pachinko gaming machines, for example, a game operation for rolling pachinko balls It is desirable to perform various game effects by characterizing the operation of the section. The present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and by making the operation of the game operation section rich in change and enabling various game effects, the player's interest is enhanced. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be increased.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
[0005]
  Claim1According to the invention according to the present invention, a gaming machine generates a special gaming state by winning a game ball in a start opening provided in the game board and winning in a specific winning opening provided in the accessory. When the next command signal is received while the game operating unit that operates based on the command signal issued in response to the winning at the starting port is operating, the next operation is continuously performed. It is characterized by comprising a control means for executing the operation. Here, “executing the next operation continuously after the current operation” means executing the next operation continuously so that the operation continues after the current operation ends. And the next operation are integrated. Therefore, the mode of executing the next operation continuously after the current operation is to stop the operation or perform an operation other than the original operation (for example, a demo operation) after the current operation is finished, and then perform the next operation. It differs from the mode of execution. Therefore, if the control means does not receive the next command signal during the operation of the game operating unit based on the reception of the command signal issued in response to the winning at the start port, Since the operation does not continue after the current operation of the game unit ends, the next command signal is received while the game operation unit is operating, and the next command signal is not received while the game operation unit is operating. Then, the game operation unit performs different operations. As a result, during the current operation of the game operating unit that operates based on the reception of the command signal, the control means continues to the current operation of the game operating unit depending on whether or not the next command signal is received. Because the operation of the next game operation part is executed or not executed, the operation of the game operation part becomes rich in change, enabling various game effects and increasing the interest of the player. Can be made. In this case, the game operation unit may be, for example, a structure provided in an accessory, or may be an accessory provided on a game board other than the accessory. Further, the game operating unit may be involved in the storage of game balls, or may be other than that.
[0006]
  Claim2According to the invention according to claim1In the gaming machine according to claim 1, when a game ball is won at the start opening, the start opening function for moving the opening / closing movable member sets a non-operation time during which the operation is disabled for a predetermined time. When the game ball wins the starting opening at a time other than the non-operation time, the control means receives the next command signal while the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal. Thus, the continuous operation of the game operation unit is executed. Here, the “movable member for opening and closing” refers to a movable member such as an open / close door for a big prize opening, a blade member for opening and closing, and the like, where the game ball is easy to win (open state) and the game ball wins. It has both a difficult state (closed state). The "starting opening function for moving the opening / closing movable member" means that the game ball is easy to win (opened) on the opening / closing movable member, for example, the opening / closing door for the big prize opening, the opening / closing blade member, etc. State). Therefore, “becomes a start port function in an inactive state” means that when the game ball is in an inactive state, even if the game ball wins the start port, for example, the open / close door for the grand prize port is closed, or This means that the open / close movable member such as the open / close blade member remains closed. Accordingly, the control means can determine whether the game operating unit is based on the reception of the command signal depending on whether or not the game ball wins the start opening at a time other than the non-operation time during which the start opening function does not operate within the set time. During operation, the next command signal may or may not be received. Therefore, the control means may or may not execute the operation of the next game operation unit continuously with the current operation, so that the operation of the game operation unit is varied, and the player Can increase interest.
[0007]
  Claim3According to the invention according to claim2The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a game operation unit that holds the game ball on the game ball guide unit and is selectively operable to discharge the game ball from the game ball guide unit. When the command signal is not received, a selective operation of the game operation unit is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the winning of the start opening, and the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal. When the next command signal is received, the execution of the selective operation of the game operation unit is postponed. With such selective operation of the game operation unit, the game ball is positioned and held on the game ball guide unit or discharged from the game ball guide unit. If the next command signal is not received while the operation unit is operating, the game operation unit is selectively operated after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the game operation unit is operated based on the reception of the command signal. In the meantime, when the next command signal is received, execution of the selective operation of the game operation unit is postponed. Therefore, while the game actuating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the game ball wins the start port and whether or not the next command signal is received depends on whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start port winning. Since the operation timing of execution of the selective operation of the game operating unit after the lapse is different, the player's interest can be increased by such a characteristic operation of the game operating unit. In this case, “selective operation of the game operation unit” means, for example, a holding operation for holding the game ball on the game ball guide unit, and a discharge for discharging the game ball from the game ball guide unit. An operation that repeats the operation alternately.
[0008]
  Claim4According to the invention according to claim3In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the control unit includes: a storage unit that can store a game ball; and a release unit that moves relative to the storage unit to release a stored state of the game ball by the storage unit. If the next command signal is not received while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the command signal is received. When the next command signal is received while the game operating unit is operating based on the above, the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means is postponed. Thus, when the release means moves relative to the storage means, the release means can release the storage state of the game ball by the storage means, but the release of the game ball storage state is characteristic. Thus, a variety of game effects can be achieved, and the interest of the player can be increased. If the next command signal is not received while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the command signal is received. When the next command signal is received while the game operation unit is operating based on the above, the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means is postponed, so the game operation unit is activated based on the reception of the command signal. During the game, the game ball is won at the start port and the game ball storage time is changed depending on whether or not the next command signal is received, thereby increasing the interest of the player. Can be made.
[0009]
  In addition, it is preferable that a storage unit capable of storing the game ball in the accessory is provided with a release unit that relatively moves up and down in the accessory to release the storage state of the game ball by the storage unit. Since the control means moves the storage means up and down relatively with respect to the release means before the occurrence of the special game state, the storage state of the game ball by the storage means can be released before the new operation of the accessory is started. . In this case, the storage means includes a plurality of storage recesses for storing the game balls, and the release means is provided around the storage means and guides the game balls that enter the accessory. And the storage means is located below the game ball guide part, the game ball guide part holds the game ball stored in the storage recess, and the storage means is above the game ball guide part. It is desirable that the game ball stored and held in the storage recess is dropped from the storage recess while being moved to the position.
[0010]
  Further, it is desirable to provide a control means for controlling the drive motor that operates the structure in the accessory at a low speed or a high speed. In this case, in controlling the drive motor that operates the structure in the accessory, the control means may control the drive motor at a low speed when the structure in the accessory shifts from an operating state to a stopped state, for example. it can. If a large amount of game balls are stored in the structure and operated at a high speed, the structure has a large momentum, making it difficult to control the drive motor, and the structure in the accessory operates normally. There is a risk of not. However, when the drive motor that operates the structure is controlled at a low speed, the structure does not have a large momentum, so that the structure in the accessory operates normally without any displacement due to the step-out of the drive motor. be able to. In addition, for example, after the start of operation and when there is no risk of displacement due to a step-out of the drive motor, the control means can control the drive motor at high speed, and the structure in the accessory quickly moves to a predetermined position. Can arrive. In the above gaming machine, when a game ball is won at the start opening, the start opening function for moving a predetermined movable object in the accessory is set in an inactive state for a predetermined time, and this inactive time is met It is desirable to provide notifying means for notifying the player to that effect. In this case, even if the game ball wins the start opening, the player is notified by the notification means that the function of the start opening for moving a predetermined movable object in the accessory does not operate. So you can know.
[0011]
  In addition, a game ball is awarded to the start opening provided on the game board, and the movable member for opening and closing is opened based on the prize, and the game ball is awarded to a special prize opening provided in the accessory. In a gaming machine in which a gaming state is generated, it is preferable to include a control means for starting the operation of the game operating unit provided in the game area after the start opening is won and before the opening / closing movable member is opened. Therefore, even if the player overlooks that the game ball has won at the start opening, the game operation unit provided in the game area starts operating after the start opening winning until the opening / closing movable member is released. By doing so, the player can know that the game ball has won the start opening. Further, in the above gaming machine, the accessory is a decorative structure part mainly located on the front side of the game board, and an accessory part mechanism part mainly located on the back side of the game board for moving the movable object. It is desirable to have a structure that can be separated. This is because the ornamental structure part of the accessory on the front side of the game board can be separated from the accessory mechanism part on the rear side of the game board. This is because the ornamental structure can be easily changed by mounting. By changing the decorative structure in this way, it is possible to give an impression that the entire gaming machine is a new gaming machine to the player. This is because by separating the decorative structure portion and the accessory mechanism portion, it can be easily disassembled and repaired.
[0012]
  Further, when the ornamental structure part and the accessory mechanism part are detachably attached to the game board, the ornamental structure part is removed from the front surface of the game board and a new ornamental structure part is attached to the game board. It is possible to remove the accessory mechanism part from the game board and attach a new accessory mechanism part to the game board. Further, when the decorative structure portion includes an opening for putting the game ball into the accessory and a passage for guiding the game ball into the accessory mechanism portion, the game ball is attached to the decorative structure portion. Since it can be introduced from the opening and guided into the accessory mechanism, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who is watching the flow of the game ball.
[0013]
  Moreover, it is desirable to provide the light emitting means which forms the structure in an accessory so that it may have a metallic surface, and irradiates the surface with light. In this way, the structure in the accessory has a metallic surface, and the light emitting means shines light on the surface of the structure, so that the light reflected by the metallic surface appeals to the player's vision. Can increase interest. In this case, it is desirable for the light emitting means to shine light from above the structure in the accessory. However, if necessary, the light emitting means may be installed inside the structure in the accessory. Even if the light emitting means cannot be installed on the structure in the accessory, the light reflected on the metallic surface gives the impression that the structure in the accessory is emitting light. Since it gives to a player, it can appeal to a player's vision. Specifically, when the surface of the structure in the accessory is plated, the surface of the plated structure has high light reflectance, and the material of the structure inside the plating is made of metal. It is not limited, For example, it can form with lightweight materials, such as resin.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings based on an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a state in which the front unit 3 and the rear unit 4 are removed from the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, as seen from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a state in which a front unit 3 and a rear unit 4 are removed from 2 as viewed from the rear side. FIG. 5 is a side view of the game board 2 with the front unit 3 and the rear unit 4 removed. FIG. 6 is a side view in which the front unit 3 and the rear unit 4 are assembled to the game board 2.
[0015]
  The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called second-class pachinko machine, and a starting port, a movable winning device, etc., which will be described later, are arranged on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is omitted. Below the game board 2, an upper tray P3 that receives a prize ball to be paid out is disposed on a plate P4 via a prize ball payout device (not shown), and this plate P4 functions as sound output means. A speaker 3a is incorporated. Below the upper plate P3, a lower plate P5 for receiving pachinko balls overflowing from the upper plate P3 is disposed. An operation handle P6 for a launcher (not shown) is provided below the plate P4, and a ball feeding mechanism (not shown) in which pachinko balls on the upper plate P3 communicate with the upper plate P3. And is configured to be sent to the launcher. In addition, on both shoulders of the game board 2, a prize ball payout display lamp and a ball break display lamp P10 are provided. The front side of the game board 2 is covered with a glass door P9 made of metal such as a steel plate or stainless steel. The glass door P9 is attached to an inner frame that can be opened and closed via a hinge member or the like at a position on the front side of the frame. Further, a glass holding frame made of metal such as a steel plate or stainless steel having an opening is fixed to the glass door P9 by spot welding or the like. Therefore, the player can see the game area on the game board 2 through the two glasses attached to the glass holding frame. Further, an error display lamp P7 for displaying an error during the game and a hit display lamp P8 for displaying “win” are attached to the upper part of the glass door P9.
[0016]
  Next, the accessory etc. on the game board 2 which concerns on this embodiment are demonstrated in detail. In this case, the front unit 3 is a decorative structure part for the accessory on the front surface of the game board 2, and the rear unit 4 is a mechanism part for the accessory for operating the operating part in the accessory. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game board 2 has a slightly larger opening 2 </ b> A for storing the rear side of the front unit 3, so that the front unit 3 is stored in the opening 2 </ b> A. In the state, the rear unit 4 can be coupled to the front unit 3. However, since the decorative plate X2 located on the front surface of the front unit 3 is larger than the opening 2A of the game board 2, the decorative plate X2 is used when the front unit 3 and the rear unit 4 are assembled. In addition, it is possible to hide a portion that is difficult to look at which the rear unit 4 is joined.
[0017]
  Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the front unit 3 can be attached from the front side of the game board 2 with a fastening member X1, such as a fastening screw. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear unit 4 can be attached to the notch portion Y1 for tightening from the rear surface side of the game board 2 using a tightening member (not shown) such as a screw. In this case, if necessary, the front unit 3 and the rear unit 4 may be fixed to each other using a fastening member (not shown) or the like. Thus, the front unit 3 located on the front side of the game board 2 can be separated from the rear unit 4 located mainly on the back side of the game board 2, and the front unit 3 can be easily separated from the front side of the game board 2. Since it can be removed and another new type of front unit 3 can be attached, the model can be easily changed, and the player can be given an impression that it is a new type of pachinko gaming machine. If necessary, the front unit 3 may be replaced with a new front unit 3 of the same type when the front unit 3 has been used for a predetermined period of time or has deteriorated, or when a failure has occurred.
[0018]
  Next, the overall configuration of the game area 6 in front of the game board 2 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the center of the game area 6, a movable prize device 7 as an accessory is arranged. On the left and right sides of the movable prize-winning device 7, electric lamps 8 and 9 are provided. Winning ports 10 and 11 are provided above the movable winning device 7 and the electric lamps 8 and 9, and further below the winning ports 10 and 11, and the electric lamps 8 and 9. On the left and right sides of the, prize winning openings 12 and 13 are provided. Below the winning openings 12, 13 and the movable winning apparatus 7, a starting opening member 14 is installed. The starting opening member 14 is provided with a middle starting opening 14A, a left starting opening 14B, and a right starting opening 14C. Yes. When pachinko balls win the middle start port 14A, left start port 14B and right start port 14C, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and the open / close door 16 of the large winning port 15 of the movable winning device 7 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. To do. For example, when a pachinko ball wins the middle start opening 14A, after a certain time interval (for example, 1 second), the open / close door 16 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 2 times of 0.4 seconds for 0.8 seconds). To do. In addition, when a pachinko ball wins in the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C, after a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 second), the open / close door 16 is moved once for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second). Open. Hereinafter, the winning operation of the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C will be mainly described.
[0019]
  A left display LED 14D is disposed between the middle start port 14A and the left start port 14B, and a right display LED is disposed between the middle start port 14A and the right start port 14C. An LED 14E is provided. The display LED 14D and the display LED 14E, when the pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, after a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 second), the door 16 is opened for a predetermined time ( When opening for only 0.5 seconds, for example, immediately after winning a pachinko ball in the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, a predetermined time (1.5 seconds, that is, a total time of 0.5 seconds and 1 second). Min), it is configured to light up. The display LED 14D and the display LED 14E have a predetermined time (for example, 0.4 seconds) after a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 second) when the pachinko ball wins the middle start port 14A. It is configured to light up for a predetermined time (1.8 seconds, that is, the total time of 1 second and 0.8 seconds) immediately after winning the pachinko ball when it is released only for 0.8 seconds) Has been.
[0020]
  This is a middle start port for moving the open / close door 16 (movable member for opening and closing) in the movable prize-winning device 7 (the accessory) when the pachinko ball wins the middle start port 14A, the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. 14A, the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C are set in a non-operating state in which the functions do not operate for a predetermined time, so that when this inactive time is met, the display LED 14D and the display LED 14E are turned on. Is to inform the player. And, “to make the start port function inactive” means that the opening / closing door 16 for the grand prize port 15 is opened even if the pachinko ball wins the start ports 14A, 14B, 14C when it corresponds to the inactive time. It means a state in which it does not move, that is, a state where the open / close door 16 for the special prize opening 15 remains closed. Therefore, in the non-operation time when the opening / closing door 16 is not opened, for example, the strength of the launching device is adjusted so that the pachinko ball wins a winning port other than the starting ports 14A, 14B, 14C, and the pachinko ball The player can grasp the current game state and adjust the firing strength of the pachinko ball launching device, for example, while appropriately operating the handle of the launching device, etc. A game strategy according to the situation can be executed.
[0021]
  Thereafter, when the start port function returns to the operating state, the display LED 14D and the display LED 14E are turned off, so that the player can grasp that fact. When a pachinko ball wins the middle start port 14A at a time other than the inactive time within a preset time (2 seconds after winning the start ports 14A, 14B, 14C) After an interval (for example, 1 second), the open / close door 16 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, twice for 0.4 seconds and 0.8 seconds). In addition, when a pachinko ball wins in the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C, the opening / closing door 16 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) after an interval of a fixed time (for example, 1 second). . In this way, the display LED 14D and the display LED 14E (notification means) are arranged at easy-to-see positions in the vicinity of the middle start port 14A, the left start port 14B, and the right start port 14C (start port). The relationship with time is easy to understand visually.
[0022]
  Next, the movable winning device 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 are enlarged perspective views of the movable winning device 7 according to the present embodiment, in which the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 for holding the pachinko ball on the pachinko ball passage 24 moves upward. Shows the case. 10 and 11 are enlarged longitudinal sectional views showing the inside of the movable winning device 7. FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view showing the rotating member 20 and the like in the movable winning device 7 and the surrounding parts. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the rotating member 20 and the like in the movable winning device 7 and other surroundings. It is a side view which expands and shows components. FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view showing the drive motors 33 and 37 in the movable winning device 7 and the surrounding components. FIG. 15 shows the drive motors 33 and 37 in the movable winning device 7 and the surrounding components. It is a side view which expands and shows components. FIG. 16 is an enlarged bottom view of the movable winning device 7 as viewed from below. FIG. 17 is an enlarged plan view showing the rotating member 20, the pachinko ball passage 24, and the like provided inside the movable winning device 7. FIG. 18 is an enlarged front view of the movable winning device 7. FIG. 19A is an enlarged front view of only the rotating member 20, and FIG. 19B is an enlarged plan view of only the rotating member 20.
[0023]
  As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, a winning opening 17 for paying out a winning ball is provided above the movable winning device 7. When a pachinko ball wins in the winning port 17, the winning port switch 17A (see FIG. 20) detects the winning pachinko ball, thereby paying out a predetermined number of winning balls. Below the winning opening 17 of the movable winning device 7, a large winning opening 15 having a wide width is provided, and the large winning opening 15 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. An open / close door 16 is covered in front of the big prize opening 15 so as to be opened and closed. This open / close door 16 is based on the lower base 16a (see FIG. 10) of the open / close door 16 based on the operation of the open / close solenoid 18 (see FIG. 4 and the like) disposed on the back side of the movable winning device 7. Opened and closed. When a pachinko ball wins in the big winning opening 15, the winning pachinko ball is detected by a winning opening switch 15A (see FIG. 20), and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
[0024]
  A rotating member 20 is provided below the big prize opening 15 of the movable winning device 7 to make the game contents interesting. The rotating member 20 can be moved up and down in the movable winning device 7. A space portion 21 having a size that can be stored in the space is formed. The rotating member 20 is called a so-called UFO type, and has a shape that tapers toward the upper side, and has a large number of recesses 20a on the lower side (see FIG. 19). As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of light emitting diodes L1 as light emitting means are provided above the rotating member 20 located in the space portion 21, and the light emitted from the light emitting diodes L1 is a space. It is emitted toward the rotating member 20 through a translucent peripheral wall 21a facing the portion 21. In this case, it is desirable to change the color of the light emitted from the light emitting diode L1 in conjunction with the rotation operation and the vertical operation of the rotation member 20. In this space portion 21, an exit 23 of a pachinko ball passage 22 (see FIG. 9) that communicates with the grand prize opening 15 is formed. 23, it comes out in the space part 21. As shown in FIG. 17, an annular pachinko ball passage 24 is provided around the rotating member 20, and the pachinko ball passage 22 is formed on the pachinko ball passage 24 as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. The pachinko ball that has come out from the exit 23 moves.
[0025]
  A cutout pachinko ball discharge port 25 is provided in a part of the front side of the pachinko ball passage 24, and a ball receiving portion 26 that receives the pachinko ball is provided on the player side in front of the pachinko ball discharge port 25. Therefore, the pachinko balls on the pachinko ball passage 24 are guided to the ball receiving portion 26 through the pachinko ball discharge port 25. Between the ball receiving portion 26 and the pachinko ball discharge port 25, there is provided a game operating portion 27 that rotates around the base end portion 27b and moves the front side 27c up and down. The front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 allows the pachinko ball to move on the pachinko ball passage 24 when it moves upward (see FIGS. 6 to 10) by the operation of the operation solenoid H1. On the other hand, when the front side 27 c of the game operating unit 27 moves downward, the pachinko ball moving on the pachinko ball passage 24 is guided to the pachinko ball discharge port 25.
[0026]
  When the pachinko ball wins the middle start port 14A, the left start port 14B, and the right start port 14C, the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 is operated for a predetermined time (2 seconds) by the operation of the operation solenoid H1. By moving upward, the pachinko ball can be moved on the pachinko ball passage 24 without being guided to the pachinko ball outlet 25. And after progress of the predetermined time (2 second), the operation part 27 for games performs the aspect that repeats the up-and-down movement of the front side 27c several times in a short time. Therefore, the pachinko ball is held and discharged on the pachinko ball passage 24 (game ball guide portion) by the vertical movement of the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27, so that the operation solenoid H1 In operation, the game operation unit 27 can perform a selective operation of moving the front side 27c up and down, a holding operation for holding the pachinko ball on the pachinko ball passage 24, and a pachinko ball from the pachinko ball passage 24. The discharging operation for discharging the gas is alternately repeated. Such operation of the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 and the accompanying rolling of the pachinko ball are characteristic and can increase the interest of the player.
[0027]
  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the game operating portion 27 has a connecting member 27a attached to the base end side shaft portion 27b, and this connecting member 27a is connected to the plunger H2 of the operating solenoid H1. To do. Then, when the actuating solenoid H1 is actuated and the plunger H2 is expanded and contracted, the connecting member 27a can be pivoted about the pivot pin 27d. And since the front-end | tip part 27a1 of the connection member 27a moves the action | operation part 27b1 for a movement attached to the base end side axial part 27b, the front side of the operation part 27 for games is made centering on the base end side axial part 27b. The side 27c is moved up and down. And when the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 is positioned upward, the pachinko ball moves on the pachinko ball passage 24 and can be stored in the recess 20a of the rotating member 20 (FIGS. 6 to 9). Reference), when the front side 27 c of the game operating unit 27 is positioned below, the pachinko ball can be dropped downward via the pachinko ball discharge port 25.
[0028]
  In this case, since the pachinko ball passage 24 is located at a position higher than the recess 20a of the rotating member 20, when the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 moves upward, the pachinko ball moves on the pachinko ball passage 24. However, the speed is reduced, and it falls somewhere in the recess 20 a of the rotating member 20, and one pachinko ball is stored in the one recess 20 a around the rotating member 20 from the pachinko ball passage 24. However, when the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 moves downward, the pachinko ball passage 24 is inclined slightly forward as shown in FIG. The moving pachinko balls are guided to the pachinko ball discharge port 25 of the front unit 3 on the front side of the pachinko ball passage 24. Then, the pachinko ball guided from the pachinko ball discharge port 25 to the game operating unit 27 is guided downward through the ball receiving portion 26 as shown in FIG. It is guided to the side unit 4. With this configuration, the game operation unit 27 is configured to be able to selectively operate so as to hold the pachinko ball in the pachinko ball passage 24 (game ball guide unit) and to discharge the pachinko ball from the pachinko ball passage 24. Yes.
[0029]
  A V-zone storage portion 20b (see FIG. 17) that is a big hit is provided at any one of the recesses 20a around the rotating member 20 (one location in the figure), and this V-zone storage. When a pachinko ball wins the unit 20b, the winning pachinko ball is detected by a V-zone switch (not shown), and thus a specific gaming state (so-called “hit”) advantageous to the player is obtained. A lot of prize balls are paid out. In this case, since the rotating member 20 rotates inside the pachinko ball passage 24, it depends on which recess 20a of the rotating member 20 the pachinko ball moving on the pachinko ball passage 24 is accommodated. Therefore, the probability that pachinko balls are stored in the V zone storage unit 20b is not necessarily high. However, the game operation unit 27 operates for a long time, a large number of pachinko balls flow from the pachinko ball passage 24 to the rotating member 20, and a lot of pachinko balls are accommodated in many recesses 20a of the rotating member 20. When stored, many of the recesses 20a are blocked by the pachinko balls, so the probability that the pachinko balls will be stored in the V-zone storage portion 20b is high, and a special gaming state (big hit) that is particularly advantageous to the player is achieved. The expectation that will become will increase. When the operation of the game operation unit 27 is performed continuously from the current operation, the number of pachinko balls stored in the recess 20a of the rotating member 20 is large, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes easy to become a state.
[0030]
  Unlike the other recessed parts 20a provided around the rotating member 20 (see FIGS. 12 and 13), the V-zone storage part 20b does not have a bottom part and falls downward. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, a lid 20c for preventing the drop is provided below the V-zone storage portion 20b, and the lid 20c and the plunger 20d are connected by the operating member 20e. The actuating member 20e and the lid 20c can be moved by operating the driving solenoid 20f of the lid 20c and expanding and contracting the plunger 20d, so that the lid 20c is located below the V-zone storage portion 20b. When there is, the pachinko ball can be stored and stored, but when the lid 20c is removed from the lower side of the V zone storage portion 20b, the pachinko ball can be dropped downward. And the pachinko ball | bowl 20V (refer FIG. 20) as a pachinko ball | bowl detection means can detect the pachinko ball which fell from the storage part 20b for V zones. The reason for providing the lid 20c in this way is to prevent the pachinko balls from entering continuously by closing the lid 20c when one pachinko ball enters the V zone storage portion 20b. .
[0031]
  Next, the rotation operation and the vertical operation of the rotation member 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a shaft portion 30 extending in the vertical direction is provided on the lower side of the rotation member 20 in order to mount the rotation member 20, and on the lower side of the shaft portion 30. A gear portion 31 having a predetermined thickness in the vertical direction is provided for the rotation operation of the rotating member 20. A drive gear 32 for integrally rotating the rotating member 20 and the shaft portion 30 is provided on a side portion of the gear portion 31, and the gear portion 31 and the drive gear 32 are engaged with each other. . A first drive motor 33 for rotating operation for rotating the drive gear 32 is provided below the drive gear 32.
[0032]
  An encoder flange 34 is provided below the drive gear 32, and an encoder detector 35 is provided on the side of the encoder flange 34. The encoder detection unit 35 can output an encoder signal for rotational operation based on the encoder flange 34, and this encoder signal is used for controlling the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation. can do. And when the 1st drive motor 33 for rotation operation drives, based on the detection of the detection part 35 for encoders, the drive gear 32 is rotated, and also the gear part 31, the shaft part 30, and the rotation member 20 are rotated. Therefore, the 1st drive motor 33 grade | etc., Functions as a rotation drive means for rotating the rotation member 20 (storage part) which can store a pachinko ball. Further, a second drive motor 37 for vertical movement is provided on the side of the shaft portion 30 (left side in FIGS. 14 to 16). A drive gear 38 for transmitting the driving force of the second drive motor 37 is provided below the second drive motor 37. A drive gear 39 for moving the rotating member 20 and the shaft portion 30 up and down is provided on the side of the drive gear 38, and the drive gear 39 and the drive gear 38 are engaged with each other. The second drive motor 37 and the like for vertical movement function as vertical movement drive means for moving the rotary member 20 (storage section) that can store pachinko balls up and down.
[0033]
  An encoder flange 40 is provided below the drive gear 38, and an encoder detector 41 is provided on the side of the encoder flange 40. The encoder detection unit 41 can output an encoder signal for moving up and down based on the encoder collar 40, and the encoder signal can be used for controlling the second drive motor 37. it can. A cam protrusion 42 and a cam groove 43 that slides along the cam protrusion 42 are provided on the upper portion of the drive gear 39. Therefore, when the drive gear 39 rotates in one direction, the cam protrusion 42 slides in the cam groove 43, so that the rotating member 20, the shaft portion 30 and the like are moved upward as shown in FIGS. It can be moved in the direction. On the other hand, when the drive gear 39 rotates in the opposite direction, the cam projection 42 slides in the cam groove 43, so that the rotating member 20, the shaft portion 30 and the like are moved downward as shown in FIGS. It can be moved in the direction.
[0034]
  When the rotating member 20 rotates in a state where the rotating member 20 and the shaft portion 30 are stopped at the positions shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the rotating member 20 and the shaft portion 30 are positioned lower than the pachinko ball passage 24. The storage state of the pachinko sphere can be maintained in the recess 20a. Thereafter, the rotating member 20 and the shaft portion 30 and the like move from the lower position shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 to the upper position shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. When the rotating member 20 is positioned higher than the pachinko ball passage 24, the bottom surface 20a1 of the recess 20a forms an inclined surface that is inclined outward, so that the pachinko balls stored in the recess 20a of the rotating member 20 are removed from the recess 20a. If the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 moves downward when it falls down and falls into the pachinko ball passage 24, the pachinko ball moving on the pachinko ball passage 24 is guided to the pachinko ball discharge port 25. become.
[0035]
  Then, while the rotating member 20 storing the pachinko balls is rotating, the rotating member 20 is moved up and down in the winning chamber 21 in the movable winning device 7, and the rotating member 20 is moved upward so that the peripheral wall of the pachinko ball passage 24 When exceeding 24a (refer FIG. 18), the storage state of the pachinko ball stored by the recessed part 20a of the rotating member 20 can be cancelled | released. Accordingly, the bottom surface 20a1 of the recess 20a of the rotating member 20 and the peripheral wall 24a of the pachinko ball passage 24 function as release means for releasing the pachinko ball storage of the rotating member 20 as the vertical movement motor 33 is driven. The rotating member 20 may be formed of a light material such as a resin, for example, in order to reduce the weight. The surface of the rotating member 20 is, for example, gold, as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b). Since the metal plating K1 such as silver is applied (a portion where a large number of dots in FIG. 19 are applied), the light emitting diode L1 emits light toward the rotating member 20 through the translucent peripheral wall 21a. The light received on the surface of the member 20 can be reflected in all directions to attract the player's attention. And also about the wall provided around the rotating member 20 in the winning room 21 in the movable winning device 7, when metal plating such as gold or silver is applied, the wall is further reflected by this surrounding wall. Since the reflected light is emitted toward the player, the player's attention can be gathered.
[0036]
  Next, the system of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the control circuit unit 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, the control circuit unit 50 functioning as a control unit includes a CPU 51 that controls the entire control circuit unit 50, and a RAM 52 as a memory that stores a control program, data necessary for control processing, and the like. (Storage means), an input port 53 and an output port 54 are provided. The CPU 51, RAM 52, input port 53, and output port 54 are connected to each other via a bus line 55. The CPU 51 is connected to a clock circuit 56 that outputs a predetermined clock signal. The counter provided in the RAM 52 functions as a timer 52A for measuring a predetermined time.
[0037]
  The middle start port 14A, the left start port 14B, and the right start port 14C are provided with a middle start port switch 57, a left start port switch 58, and a right start port switch 59 for detecting a winning ball. Switches 57, 58 and 59 are connected to the input port 53, respectively. In this case, when the start port switches 57, 58, 59 detect a winning ball, the detection signal is output to the CPU 51 via the input port 53, but a command signal is output to the CPU 51 for convenience. Call it. Each winning opening 10, 11, 12, 13, 17 is provided with a winning opening switch 10A for detecting a winning ball, a winning opening switch 11A, a winning opening switch 12A, a winning opening switch 13A, and a winning opening switch 17A. These prize opening switches 10A, 11A, 12A, 13A, and 17A are connected to an input port 53 for inputting a detection signal. In addition, the encoder detection unit 41 of the second drive motor 37 for vertical operation and the encoder detection unit 35 of the first drive motor 33 for rotation operation are connected to the input port 53.
[0038]
  In addition, a large winning opening switch 15A for counting winning balls is provided inside the large winning opening 15, and the large winning opening switch 15A is connected to an input port 53 for inputting a detection signal. Yes. In addition, in the V zone storage section 20b of the movable winning device 7, a winning ball in the V zone is detected in order to generate a special game state (a big win state) by continuously opening the big winning opening 15 for a predetermined amount. A V-zone switch 20V is provided, and this V-zone switch 20V is connected to an input port 53 for inputting a detection signal.
[0039]
  The output port 54 is connected to a sound board 60 for playing game music or the like via the speaker 3a. The output port 54 is connected to a prize ball payout device 66 via a prize ball payout circuit 61. Further, an opening / closing solenoid 18 of the opening / closing door 16 of the special winning opening 15, an operating solenoid H1 for operating the game operating unit 27, and a driving solenoid 20f of the lid 20c are provided via a solenoid driving circuit 62. And connected to the output port 54. In addition, an LED drive circuit 63 that drives the light emitting diode L1, the display LEDs 14D and 14E, and the like is connected to the output port. Further, a decoration lamp driving circuit 64 for lighting and driving each of the electric lamps 8, the electric lamps 9, the error display lamps P 7, and the display lamps P 8 is connected to the output port 54. Further, a motor drive circuit 65 that drives the first drive motor 33 and the second drive motor 37 that rotate the rotating member 20 of the movable winning device 7 in both directions is connected to the output port 54.
[0040]
  The RAM 52 stores an operation program for driving the prize ball payout device 66 via the prize ball payout circuit 61. The RAM 52 stores an operation program for driving the audio board 60 when playing game music or the like via the speaker 3a. The RAM 52 stores an operation program for opening / closing the opening / closing door 16 of the special winning opening 15 in a special gaming state (big hit) or the like. Therefore, under the control of the CPU 51 that operates according to this operation program, a drive signal for the open / close solenoid 18 is output to the solenoid drive circuit 62 through the output port 54, and the open / close solenoid 18 can perform a predetermined operation. .
[0041]
  The RAM 52 stores an operation program for the drive solenoid 20f that operates the lid 20c. Under the control of the CPU 51 that operates according to this operation program, a drive signal for the drive solenoid 20f is output to the solenoid drive circuit 62 via the output port 54, and the drive solenoid 20f can perform a predetermined operation. . The RAM 52 stores an operation program for the operation solenoid H1 for operating the game operation unit 27. Under the control of the CPU 51 operating in accordance with this operation program, a driving signal for the operating solenoid H1 is output to the solenoid driving circuit 62 via the output port 54, and under the control of the operating solenoid H1, the game operating unit 27 can execute a predetermined operation (non-operation) mode. Specifically, the start port switches 57, 58, 59 output a command signal to the CPU 51 via the input port 53 when a pachinko ball is detected. Therefore, the CPU 51 that receives the command signal receives an operation solenoid. The front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 can be moved upward by operating H1 for a set time (2 seconds). Therefore, based on the reception of the command signal, the game operating unit 27 operates first for a set time (2 seconds).
[0042]
  At that time, the CPU 51 can detect whether or not to input the next detection signal (command signal) within the set time (2 seconds) from the start port switches 57, 58 and 59. Since the start port function for moving the open / close door 16 even when winning the start port 14B or the like is set in an inactive state for a predetermined time, a start port switch is set during the inactive time. Even if 57, 58, 59 detects a pachinko ball and outputs a command signal to the CPU 51, the CPU 51 that receives the next command signal does not operate the actuating solenoid H1. On the other hand, when the start port switches 57, 58, 59 detect a pachinko ball and output the next command signal to the CPU 51 in addition to the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds), the CPU 51 detects the operation solenoid H1. Will be activated. In addition to the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds) for operating the activation solenoid H1, the next detection signal (command signal) from the start port switches 57, 58, 59 is received. The CPU 51 can execute (continuous operation) or not execute the next operation of the operation solenoid H1 following the current operation of the operation solenoid H1.
[0043]
  If the CPU 51 does not receive the next detection signal (command signal) from the start port switches 57, 58, 59 other than the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds), the set time (2 seconds) has elapsed. Later, the selective operation of the game operation unit 27 is executed. Here, the selective operation of the game operation unit 27 includes, for example, a holding operation of moving the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 upward to hold the pachinko ball on the pachinko ball passage 24, and a pachinko ball. In order to discharge the pachinko ball from the ball passage 24 toward the discharge port 25, it means an operation of alternately repeating a discharge operation of moving the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 downward. When the selective operation of the game operation unit 27 is executed, the pachinko ball can be held on the pachinko ball passage 24 and discharged from the pachinko ball passage 24.
[0044]
  On the other hand, when the next detection signal (command signal) is received from the start port switches 57, 58, 59 other than the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds), the CPU 51 continues to the operation of the operation solenoid H1. Then, since the next operation (continuous operation) is executed, execution of the selective operation of the game operation unit 27 is postponed. Specifically, after the time for operating the operating solenoid H1 is extended to be longer than the set time (2 seconds), the selective operation of the game operating unit 27 is executed. Further, when the CPU 51 does not receive the next detection signal (command signal) from the start port switches 57, 58, 59 other than the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds), the CPU 51 selectively selects the game operation unit 27. After the execution of the operation, the release operation for releasing the storage state of the pachinko balls by the rotating member 20 is executed.
[0045]
  On the other hand, when the next detection signal (command signal) is received from the start port switches 57, 58, 59 other than the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds), the CPU 51 continues the operation of the operation solenoid H1. Then, the next operation (continuous operation) is executed, and then the selective operation of the game operation unit 27 is executed, so that the pachinko ball storage releasing operation by the rotating member 20 is postponed. In addition, the RAM 52 stores an operation program and drive data for high-speed driving for driving and controlling the first drive motor 33 and the second drive motor 37. Under the control of the CPU 51 that operates in accordance with this operation program, a drive signal for low-speed drive or high-speed drive for the first drive motor 33 or the second drive motor 37 is output to the motor drive circuit 65 for the drive. Based on the signal, the first drive motor 33 and the second drive motor 37 are driven.
[0046]
  Next, a method for low-speed driving or high-speed driving of the first drive motor 33 or the second drive motor 37 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the rotating operation of the rotating member 20. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the vertical movement of the rotating member 20. In this case, the first driving motor 33 for rotating the rotating member 20 or the second driving motor 37 (driving motor) for moving the rotating member 20 in the up-and-down direction is used for the data table for high speed control and the data table for low speed control. Both are prepared in advance and stored in the RAM 52 for control.
[0047]
  First, the control circuit unit 50 controls the first drive motor 33 at a low speed when the rotation of the rotating member 20 is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 51 sets the reference count for using the low-speed data table in a predetermined area of the RAM 52 (S1). Next, the CPU 51 obtains low-speed output data from the low-speed data table (S2). The CPU 51 outputs the acquired data (S3). The CPU 51 determines whether or not the set reference count has been reached (S4). If the predetermined reference count has not been reached (S4: NO), S2, S3 and S4 are repeated. Accordingly, the first drive motor 33 is controlled at a low speed when the rotation of the rotating member 20 is started.
[0048]
  When the predetermined number of references has been reached (S4: YES), the CPU 51 acquires high-speed output data from the high-speed data table (S5). The CPU 51 outputs the acquired data to the motor drive circuit 65 via the output port 64 (S6). Then, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the output is finished from the high speed data table (S7). When the output to the motor drive circuit 65 is not finished (S7: NO), the CPU 51 repeats S5 and S6. As a result, the first drive motor 33 is controlled at high speed. When the output to the motor drive circuit 65 is completed (S7: YES), the CPU 51 performs rotation stop control of the rotating member 20. Then, the control circuit unit 50 controls the first drive motor 33 as follows when the rotation of the rotating member 20 is stopped. Specifically, the CPU 51 sets the reference count using the low-speed data table in a predetermined area of the RAM 52 (S8). Next, the CPU 51 obtains output data from the low speed data table (S9). The CPU 51 outputs the acquired data (S10). The CPU 51 determines whether or not the set reference count has been reached (S11). If the predetermined reference count has not been reached (S11: NO), the CPU 51 repeats S9 and S10. As a result, when the rotation of the rotating member 20 is stopped, the first drive motor 33 is controlled at a low speed. If the predetermined reference count has been reached (S11: YES), the CPU 51 stops output to the motor drive circuit 65 via the output port 64 (S12).
[0049]
  Next, the control circuit unit 50 controls the second drive motor 37 at a low speed when the rotary member 20 starts to move up and down. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 51 sets the number of times of reference using the low speed data table in a predetermined area of the RAM 52 (S21). Next, the CPU 51 obtains low-speed output data from the low-speed data table (S22). The CPU 51 outputs the acquired data (S23). The CPU 51 determines whether or not the set reference count has been reached (S24). If the predetermined reference count has not been reached (S24: NO), S22, S23 and S24 are repeated. Accordingly, the second drive motor 37 is controlled at a low speed when the rotary member 20 starts to move up and down. When the predetermined number of references has been reached (S24: YES), the CPU 51 acquires high-speed output data from the high-speed data table (S25). The CPU 51 outputs the acquired data to the motor drive circuit 65 via the output port 64 (S26). Then, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the output is finished from the high speed data table (S27). When the output to the motor drive circuit 65 is not finished (S27: NO), the CPU 51 repeats S25 and S26. When the output to the motor drive circuit 65 is complete (S27: YES), the CPU 51 performs stop control of the vertical movement of the rotating member 20.
[0050]
  And the control circuit part 50 controls the 2nd drive motor 37 as follows at the time of the vertical movement stop of the rotating member 20. As shown in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 51 sets the reference count for using the low speed data table in a predetermined area of the RAM 52 (S28). Next, the CPU 51 obtains output data from the low speed data table (S29). The CPU 51 outputs the acquired data (S30). The CPU 51 determines whether or not the set reference count has been reached (S31). If the predetermined reference count has not been reached (S31: NO), the CPU 51 repeats S29 and S30. As a result, the second drive motor 37 is controlled at a low speed when the rotary member 20 stops moving up and down. As a result, the second drive motor 37 is controlled at a low speed when the rotary member 20 stops moving up and down. If the predetermined reference count has been reached (S31: YES), the CPU 51 stops output to the motor drive circuit 65 via the output port 64 (S32).
[0051]
  Next, the operation when winning in the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a lighting operation of the display LEDs 14D and 14E for displaying a non-operation time in which the start port function for moving the open / close door 16 for the special prize opening 15 is inoperative. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game operating unit 27 in the movable winning device 7 from when the pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C until the open / close door 16 opens. . In this case, when the CPU 51 detects the start opening winning of the pachinko ball at the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C, the CPU 51 deactivates the start opening function for moving the opening / closing door 16 for the big winning opening 15. Even if it is time, since a prize ball payout command signal is output to the prize ball payout circuit 61, it functions as an execution means for executing a prize ball payout operation. Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 51 detects the start opening winning of the pachinko ball at the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C (S41). Next, the CPU 51 starts a timer operation for time measurement (for example, 1.5 seconds) (S42). The CPU 51 executes the lighting operation of the display LEDs 14D and 14E, and sets a non-operation time (1.5 seconds) in which the start port function for moving the special prize opening 15 is inoperative (S43). The CPU 51 decreases the set time (S44) and detects whether or not a predetermined time (1.5 seconds) has elapsed (S45). If the predetermined time (1.5 seconds) has not elapsed (S45: NO), the CPU 51 continues the lighting operation of the display LEDs 14D and 14E and continues the non-operation time (S43, S44). When the predetermined time (1.5 seconds) has elapsed (S45: YES), the CPU 51 stops the lighting operation of the display LEDs 14D and 14E (S46).
[0052]
  Thus, while the display LEDs 14D and 14E are lit, when the pachinko ball wins the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C (starting port), the player opens and closes the big winning port 15 It can be known that the functions of the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C (starting port) for moving the door 16 (movable member for opening and closing) correspond to the inactive time during which the functions do not operate. Next, the CPU 51 detects the start opening re-winning of the pachinko ball at the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C (S47). When the start opening re-winning is detected (S47: YES), the CPU 51 returns to S42. When the start opening re-winning is not detected (S47: NO), the CPU 51 ends as it is.
[0053]
  Next, as shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 51 detects the start opening winning of the pachinko ball at the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C (S51). Here, the CPU 51 sets in advance a timer operation for time measurement (for example, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, etc.) for operating and inactivating the game operating unit 27 in the movable winning device 7. (S52). Then, the CPU 51 starts the operation of the game operating unit 27 (S53), and the CPU 51 decreases the set set time (2 seconds) (S54). The CPU 51 detects whether or not a set time (2 seconds) has elapsed (S55). When the set time (2 seconds) has not elapsed (S55: NO), the CPU 51 continues the operation of the game operating unit 27 (S53, S54). When the set time (2 seconds) has elapsed (S55: YES), the operation of the game operating unit 27 is stopped (S56), and the CPU 51 detects whether or not the game operating unit 27 is continuously operated (S57). . That is, the CPU 51 detects whether or not the next detection signal (command signal) from the start port switches 57, 58, and 59 has been received in addition to the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds).
[0054]
  When it is not a continuous operation (S57: NO), the CPU 51 executes a selective operation of the game operation unit 27 (S58). That is, after the pachinko ball wins the starting opening 14B and the like, the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 moves up and down, and the game operating unit 27 repeats the operation inoperative alternately. And CPU51 performs cancellation | release of the storage state of a pachinko ball after execution of the selective action | operation of the operation part 27 for games (S59).
[0055]
  In the case of continuous operation (S57: YES), that is, the CPU 51 has received the next detection signal (command signal) from the start port switches 57, 58, 59 other than the non-operation time within the set time (2 seconds). In this case, the CPU 51 sets a timer operation for time measurement (for example, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, etc.) for operating and inactivating the game operation unit 27 in the movable prize apparatus 7 ( S60). The CPU 51 starts the operation of the game operating unit 27 (S61), and the CPU 51 decreases the set set time (2 seconds) (S62). The CPU 51 detects whether a set time (2 seconds) has elapsed (S63). When the set time (2 seconds) has not elapsed (S63: NO), the CPU 51 continues the operation of the game operating unit 27 (S61, S62). When the set time (2 seconds) has elapsed (S63: YES), the operation of the game operating unit 27 is stopped (S64). CPU51 performs the selective action | operation of the operation part 27 for games (S65), and performs cancellation | release of the storage state of a pachinko ball (S66). Note that the number of continuous operations is not necessarily limited to two, and may be continued three times or more, for example.
[0056]
  Next, after winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, if the pachinko ball does not win the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C (start port) at a time other than the inactive time within the set time, Drive control processing for the actuating solenoid H1, the first drive motor 33, the second drive motor 37, and the like will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 25A shows an operation mode of the open / close door 16 of the special winning opening 15. FIG. 25B shows a valid or invalid state of the start port functions of the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. FIG. 25C shows an operation mode of the game operation unit 27. FIG. 25 (D) shows the state of the rotary member 20 moving up and down. FIG. 25E shows an operation mode of the detection signal of the encoder detection unit 41. FIG. 25F shows an operation mode of the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation.
[0057]
  FIG. 25A shows a state in which the open / close door 16 of the big prize opening 15 is opened for 500 ms from the time T2 after 1000 ms has elapsed since the time T1 at which the left starting opening 14B and the right starting opening 14C have been won. . FIG. 25A clearly shows the V effective time, that is, the time (set time) during which the detection of a winning ball in the V zone detected by the V zone switch 20V is valid. It is 6000 ms from the winning of the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. FIG. 25 (B) shows the valid or invalid state of the start port functions of the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. From the time T1 when winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C until 1500 ms time, Even if the next pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, the start port function is in an invalid state, but after the time of 1500 ms has elapsed from the time T1, the start port function returns to the valid state. In FIG. 25 (C), the game operating unit 27 operates for a predetermined time (2 seconds) from time T1 after winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, and then for a predetermined time (300 ms time) from time T3. ), The operation is repeated after a predetermined time (200 ms time) from the time T4 again, and then inactive. That is, if the next command signal is not received while the game operation unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the game operation is performed after a predetermined time (2 seconds) has elapsed from winning the start opening 14b. The selective operation of the unit 27 is executed.
[0058]
  Specifically, after the pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, the actuation solenoid H1 operates for a predetermined time (2 seconds) from the time T1 to the time T3, and the pachinko ball is pachinko. It moves on the ball passage 24 and can be stored in the recess 20a of the rotating member 20. Thereafter, the actuating solenoid H1 is inactivated for a predetermined time (300 ms time) from the time T3, so that the front side 27c of the game actuating unit 27 is positioned below the pachinko ball passage 24. After that, the actuating solenoid H1 is actuated again for a predetermined time (200 ms) from the time point T4, the front side 27c of the game actuating unit 27 moves upward, and the pachinko that moves on the pachinko ball passage 24 in the movable winning device 7 The ball and the game operating unit 27 that alternately repeats up and down movement (operation inoperative) interfere with each other.
[0059]
  As a result, the pachinko ball of the movable prize winning device 7 (the accessory) interferes with the game operation unit 27 that alternately repeats the operation and the non-operation, so the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 is used for the game. When the operation part 27 is repeatedly activated and deactivated, even if the player overlooks that the pachinko ball has won the start opening 14b or the like, the game operation part 27 alternately activates and deactivates. When the front side 27c moves up and down a plurality of times (four times), the player can know that the pachinko ball has won the start opening 14b and the like. Then, on the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27, when the four vertical movements are finished (time point T10), a predetermined time (4000 ms time) has elapsed from the time point T1 when winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. It will be done.
[0060]
  In FIG. 25 (D), from the time T1 at which the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C are won until 4100 ms time elapse (time T5), the rotating member 20 is positioned below the pachinko ball passage 24 and moves up and down. The driving of the second drive motor 37 is stopped. Since the storage recess 20a of the rotating member 20 is located below the pachinko ball passage 24, a predetermined time (from the time T1 to the time T5 when the pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C ( 4100 ms time), the pachinko ball on the pachinko ball passage 24 can be stored in the storage recess 20a of the rotating member 20.
[0061]
  From that time T5, the second drive motor 37 for vertical movement is driven so that the rotating member 20 moves upward at a high speed. And the storage recessed part 20a of the rotating member 20 falls from the storage recessed part 20a in the state which moved upward from the pachinko ball path 24. When the detection signal of the encoder detection unit 41 shown in FIG. 25E falls from the ON state to the OFF state after the time T5 has elapsed, and then rises from the OFF state to the ON state (time T6), the rotation is performed. In the upward movement of the member 20, the driving of the second drive motor 37 is changed so that the high-speed movement is switched to the low-speed movement, and the low-speed movement state continues for 50 ms (time from time T6 to time T7). As described above, the control circuit unit 50 starts the movement of the rotating member 20 upward at a high speed, and controls the second drive motor 37 at a low speed immediately before reaching the uppermost point, so that the rotating member 20 is large. Since there is no momentum, a normal movement can be ensured without causing a position shift due to a step-out of the second drive motor 37 for vertical movement. Thereafter, the stop state continues for a time of 500 ms from time T7, and the second drive motor 37 for the up and down operation is stopped at the upper position.
[0062]
  As a result, when the next command signal is not received while the game operating unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal, a predetermined time (2 seconds) elapses after winning the start opening 14b, etc. After the selective operation of the operation unit 27 is performed, a release operation for canceling the pachinko ball storage state by the rotating member 20 is performed. From the stopped state, the driving of the second drive motor 37 is changed so that the rotating member 20 moves downward at a high speed. When the detection signal of the encoder detection unit 41 shown in FIG. 25 (E) returns from the ON state to the OFF state and rises again from the OFF state to the ON state after the time T7 has elapsed (time T8), the rotating member 20 In the downward movement, the drive of the second drive motor 37 is changed so that the high-speed movement is switched to the low-speed movement. Then, the low-speed movement state continues for 50 ms (time from time T8 to time T9). As a result, immediately before the rotating member 20 reaches the lowest point, the control circuit unit 50 controls the second drive motor 37 at a low speed, so that the momentum of the rotating member 20 is reduced, and the position shift due to step-out or the like. Therefore, normal movement can be ensured. Thereafter, the rotating member 20 is stopped after the time T9.
[0063]
  In FIG. 25 (F), the rotating member 20 is positioned below the pachinko ball passage 24 for a period of 4000 ms from the time T1 when winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C (that is, the time from the time T1 to the time T10). The first drive motor 33 for rotational operation is driven so as to rotate forward at a low speed in a state of being positioned at. Thereby, when the rotating member 20 (reserving means) rotates with the pachinko ball stored, the control circuit unit 50 controls the first driving motor 33 for rotation at a low speed, so the rotating member 20 rotates at a low speed. In addition, the momentum of the rotating member 20 is reduced, and the rotation can be normally performed without causing a position shift due to step-out or the like. After that, during the time from time T10 to time T5 (100 ms time), the first drive motor 33 for rotating operation is in a stopped state, and the rotating member 20 is in a stopped state. Thereafter, the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation is driven so that the rotating member 20 rotates backward at a high speed over a period from time T5 to time T8.
[0064]
  Then, at time T5, the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation is driven so that the rotating member 20 starts reverse rotation at high speed, and during the time from time T5 to time T8, the first drive motor 33 is driven. Continue to rotate backward at high speed. Then, the rotation member 20 shifts so as to switch from the high speed rotation to the low speed rotation at the time T8, and the first drive motor for rotation operation is rotated at a low speed for the time of 100 ms from the time T8 to the time T9. 33 is driven. Thereafter, after the rotating member 20 is stopped for 100 ms from the time T9, the first drive motor 33 for rotating operation is driven so that the rotating member 20 rotates normally at a low speed.
[0065]
  Next, after winning the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C, the pachinko ball wins the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C (starting port) at a time other than the inactive time within the set time. The drive control processing of the actuating solenoid H1, the first drive motor 33, the second drive motor 37, etc. will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 26 (A) shows a mode of winning a prize at the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. FIG. 26B shows an operation mode of the open / close door 16 of the special winning opening 15. FIG. 26C shows a valid or invalid state of the start port functions of the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C. FIG. 26D shows an operation mode of the game operating unit 27. FIG. 26E shows a state in which the rotating member 20 is moved up and down. FIG. 26F shows an operation mode of the detection signal of the encoder detection unit 41. FIG. 26G shows an operation mode of the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation. In FIG. 26 (A), after a time of 1500 ms has elapsed from the time T1 when winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, the pachinko balls become the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C (start port) at the time T20. Win a prize. In this case, the pachinko ball wins at a time other than the inactive time (time 1500 ms from the time T1) within the set time (2 seconds).
[0066]
  FIG. 26B shows a state in which the open / close door 16 of the big prize opening 15 is opened for 500 ms after the elapse of 1000 ms from the time T20 when winning at the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C. . FIG. 26B clearly shows the V effective time, that is, the time during which the detection of a winning ball in the V zone detected by the V zone switch 20V is valid. From the second winning (time T20) of 14B and the right start port 14C, it is postponed to be 6000 ms time.
[0067]
  Further, in FIG. 26C, from the time T1 when winning the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C until 1500 ms, the starting port even if the next pachinko ball wins the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C. While the function is in an invalid state, the start port function returns to the valid state after 1500 ms has elapsed since time T1. Also, from the time T20 when the second start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C are won for the second time until 1500 ms, the start opening function is invalid even if the next pachinko ball wins the left start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C. On the other hand, the start port function returns to the valid state after 1500 ms has elapsed since time T20. In FIG. 26D, the pachinko ball wins the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C, and the game operating unit 27 is operated based on reception of a detection signal (command signal) corresponding to the winning. The pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C in addition to the inactive time during which the start port function for moving the open / close door 16 within the set time (2 seconds) becomes inactive, and the next detection When the signal (command signal) is received, the next operation is executed continuously from the current operation of the operation solenoid H1.
[0068]
  That is, the game operating unit 27 operates from time T1 to time T20, operates for a predetermined time (2 seconds) from time T20, and the current operation and the next operation of the game operating unit 27 are integrated (temporal). The operation continues to have continuity). Thereafter, the operation is repeated four times from the time T22 for a predetermined time (300 ms time), after a predetermined time (200 ms time) from the time T23 again for operation, and then for the inactivity. Specifically, after the pachinko ball wins the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C, the operating solenoid H1 has a time from time T1 to time T20 and a predetermined time (2 from time T20 to time T22). Therefore, the pachinko sphere moves on the pachinko ball passage 24 and can be stored in the recess 20a of the rotating member 20 because the operation is limited to the time from the time T1 to the time T20. In this case, when the next command signal is received while the game operating unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the time from the time T1 to the time T20 and the predetermined time from the time T20 to the time T22 ( 2 seconds), the execution of the selective operation of the game operation unit 27 is postponed compared to the case where the operation is performed only for the time from the time T1 to the time T20. Thus, the CPU 51 continues to the current operation of the operation solenoid H1 of the game operation unit 27 depending on whether or not the next command signal is received during operation of the operation solenoid H1 of the game operation unit 27. Thus, since the next operation solenoid H1 is operated, the operation of the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 is varied.
[0069]
  Thereafter, the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 is inactivated for a predetermined time (300 ms time) from the time point T22, the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27 is positioned below the pachinko ball passage 24, and the game is played again. The front side 27c of the operating unit 27 moves upward for a predetermined time (200 ms) from the time T23, and the pachinko ball moving on the pachinko ball passage 24 in the movable winning device 7 and the vertical movement of the front side 27c alternately The game operation unit 27 that repeats the above will interfere. As a result, the pachinko ball of the movable prize winning device 7 (the accessory) interferes with the game operation unit 27 that alternately repeats the operation and the non-operation, so the front side 27c of the game operation unit 27 is used for the game. When the operation part 27 is repeatedly activated and deactivated, even if the player overlooks that the pachinko ball has won the start opening 14b or the like, the game operation part 27 alternately activates and deactivates. When the front side 27c moves up and down a plurality of times (four times), the player can know that the pachinko ball has won the start opening 14b and the like. In this case, the operation part 27 for games employ | adopts the aspect which operate | moves after the pachinko ball wins in the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C until the opening / closing door 16 opens and closes. desirable. In such an embodiment, it can be seen that the opening operation of the opening / closing door 16 will start soon, and the player expects that the opening / closing door 16 (opening / closing movable member) can be opened to obtain many prize balls. Will have. Then, on the front side 27c of the game operating unit 27, when four vertical movements are completed (time T30), a predetermined time (4000 ms time) has elapsed from the time T20 when the left starting port 14B and the right starting port 14C are won. It will be done.
[0070]
  In FIG. 26 (E), from the time T20 when winning the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C until the 4100 ms time elapse (time T25), the rotating member 20 is positioned below the pachinko ball passage 24 and moves up and down. The driving of the second drive motor 37 is stopped. Since the storage recess 20a of the rotating member 20 is located below the pachinko ball passage 24, pachinko balls are placed in the left start port 14B and the right start port 14C in addition to the time from the time point T1 to the time point T20. Pachinko balls on the pachinko ball passage 24 can be stored in the storage recess 20a of the rotating member 20 for a predetermined time (4100 ms time) from time T20 to time T25 when winning.
[0071]
  Then, from the time T25, the second drive motor 37 for the vertical operation is driven so that the rotating member 20 moves upward at a high speed. And the storage recessed part 20a of the rotation member 20 falls from the storage recessed part 20a in the state which moved upward from the pachinko ball path 24. Then, when the detection signal of the encoder detection unit 41 shown in FIG. 26 (E) falls from the ON state to the OFF state after the time T25, and then rises from the OFF state to the ON state (time T26), the rotation is performed. In the upward movement of the member 20, the driving of the second drive motor 37 is changed so that the high-speed movement is switched to the low-speed movement, and the low-speed movement state continues for 50 ms (time from time T26 to time T27). As described above, the control circuit unit 50 starts the movement of the rotating member 20 upward at a high speed, and controls the second drive motor 37 at a low speed immediately before reaching the highest point, so that the rotating member 20 is large. Since there is no momentum, a normal movement can be ensured without causing a position shift due to a step-out of the second drive motor 37 for the vertical movement. Thereafter, the stop state continues for a time of 500 ms from the time T27, and the second drive motor 37 for the up / down operation is stopped at the upper position.
[0072]
  As a result, when the next command signal is received while the game operation unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal, a predetermined time (2 seconds) elapses from winning the start opening 14b, etc. After the selective operation of the operation unit 27 is performed, the release operation for releasing the pachinko ball storage state by the rotating member 20 is executed, so the release of the pachinko ball storage is postponed. Specifically, when the next command signal is received while the game operation unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the time from time T1 to time T20 and the predetermined time from time T20 to time T22 are determined. Since the operation is performed for time (2 seconds), the execution of the release operation for releasing the storage state by the rotating member 20 is postponed compared to the case where the operation is performed only for the time from the time T1 to the time T20. Then, the driving of the second drive motor 37 is changed so that the rotating member 20 moves downward at a high speed from the state where the rotating member 20 is stopped. When the detection signal of the encoder detection unit 41 shown in FIG. 26E returns from the ON state to the OFF state after the time T27 has elapsed and then rises from the OFF state to the ON state again (time T28), the rotating member 20 In the downward movement, the drive of the second drive motor 37 is changed so that the high-speed movement is switched to the low-speed movement. Then, the low-speed movement state continues for 50 ms (time from time T28 to time T29). As a result, immediately before the rotating member 20 reaches the lowest point, the control circuit unit 50 controls the second drive motor 37 at a low speed, so that the momentum of the rotating member 20 is reduced, and the position shift due to step-out or the like. Therefore, normal movement can be ensured. Thereafter, the rotating member 20 is stopped after time T29.
[0073]
  In FIG. 26 (F), the rotary member 20 moves from the pachinko ball passage 24 for a period of 4000 ms from the time T20 when the second start opening 14B and the right start opening 14C are won for the second time (that is, the time from the time T20 to the time T30). The first drive motor 33 for rotational operation is driven so as to rotate forward at a low speed in a state where it is located at the lower position. Thereby, when the rotating member 20 (reserving means) rotates with the pachinko ball stored, the control circuit unit 50 controls the first driving motor 33 for rotation at a low speed, so the rotating member 20 rotates at a low speed. In addition, the momentum of the rotating member 20 is reduced, and the rotation can be normally performed without causing a position shift due to step-out or the like. After that, during a time period from time T30 to time T25 (100 ms time), the rotating member 20 is in a stopped state, and the first drive motor 33 for rotating operation is in a stopped state. Thereafter, the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation is driven so that the rotating member 20 rotates backward at a high speed over a period from time T25 to time T28.
[0074]
  Then, at time T25, the first drive motor 33 for rotational operation is driven so that the rotating member 20 starts reverse rotation at a high speed, and during the time from time T25 to time T28, the first drive motor 33 is driven. Continue to rotate backward at high speed. Then, the rotation member 20 shifts so as to switch from the high speed rotation to the low speed rotation at the time T28, and the first drive motor for the rotation operation so as to reversely rotate at a low speed for a time of 100 ms from the time T28 to the time T29. 33 is driven. Thereafter, the rotating member 20 is stopped from time T29. Accordingly, the control circuit unit 50 continues to the current operation of the game operation unit 27 depending on whether or not the next command signal is received during the operation of the game operation unit 27 that operates based on reception of the command signal. Then, the operation of the next game operation unit 27 is executed or is not executed. In addition, while the game operating unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the release operation timing is determined by releasing the pachinko ball storage, postponing the release, etc., depending on whether or not the next command signal is received. As a result, different games can be produced, and the interest of the player can be increased.
[0075]
  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, by winning a prize to the left starting port 14B or the like (starting port) provided in the game board 2, a gaming operation unit in the movable winning device 7 is achieved. 27 (act) activates, and the pachinko ball entered in the movable prize apparatus 7 (composition) wins the V zone storage section 20b (specific prize slot) provided in the movable prize apparatus 7. As a result, a special gaming state occurs. The control circuit unit 50 can detect whether or not a detection signal (command signal) is input from the start port switches 57, 58, 59, and the game operation unit 27 in the movable winning device 7 is controlled by the control circuit unit. Under the control of 50, it operates based on the reception of the command signal. When the next command signal is received while the game operation unit 27 is operating based on the reception of the command signal issued in response to the winning at the start port 14b or the like, the current operation is continued. Since the control circuit unit 50 that executes the next operation is provided, the control circuit unit 50 depends on whether or not the next command signal is received during the operation of the game operation unit 27 that operates based on the reception of the command signal. The operation of the next game operation unit 27 is executed or is not executed following the current operation of the game operation unit 27.
[0076]
  In addition, after the pachinko ball wins the start opening 14B and the like, and the game operation unit 27 (the accessory) in the movable winning device 7 is operated, the pachinko ball is held on the pachinko ball passage 24 and the pachinko ball passage 24 Since the pachinko ball is selectively operated so as to be discharged from the player, even if the pachinko ball has been won at the start port 14B or the like, it is notified to the player by the operation of the game operating unit 27. . In addition, display LEDs 14D and 14E (notification means) for notifying the player that the open / close door 16 (movable object in the accessory) for the big prize opening 15 does not open or close even when winning at the left start opening 14B or the like. Therefore, it can be seen that the left start opening 14B does not perform the function of opening the open / close door 16 for the big winning opening 15 even when winning the left start opening 14B or the like. Then, for example, the player operates the operation handle P6 to adjust the strength of the launching device so as to win the pachinko ball to the winning port 11 etc. other than the left starting port 14B etc., and fires the pachinko ball. Since it is understood that it is good, it is easy for a player to develop a game strategy. In addition to the display LEDs 14D and 14E, a display means such as a display lamp P8 provided around the game board 2 may be used to notify that it corresponds to the inoperative time.
[0077]
  In addition, when it corresponds to a non-operation time, you may alert | report to that with the output of the speaker 3a for sound output, for example as a means to alert | report to that. Further, a mode may be adopted in which the display LEDs 14D and 14E are always turned on and are turned off when corresponding to the inoperative time. In addition, as a method of notifying the inactive time, a mode in which the display LEDs 14D and 14E are turned on over the entire inactive time or a notification sound is supplied from the speaker 3a over the entire inactive time. It is not always necessary to adopt, and the point is that the mode may be arbitrarily changed as long as the mode is informed to the player that it corresponds to the inoperative time. Moreover, in the case of the said embodiment, although the movable prize-winning apparatus 7 employ | adopted the system which opens and closes the opening-and-closing door 16, the system which movable members, such as a blade member for opening and closing, for example, do not necessarily employ | adopt this aspect. May be adopted.
[0078]
  Also, by removing the front unit 3 (decorative structure) and attaching a new front unit 3 (decorative structure), the player has the impression that it is a new type of pachinko gaming machine. Can be given. Even if this movable winning device 7 breaks down, the front unit 3 and the rear unit 4 can be separated, and can be easily repaired. In particular, the rotating member 20 and the big prize opening 15 of the front unit 3 are located on the front surface of the game board 2 and function as a decorative structure that attracts the player's attention, thereby increasing the interest of the player. However, it is desirable to change the model by replacing the front unit 3 when the popularity is lost and the product value is reduced. At that time, the rear unit 4 has a solenoid H1 or the like for operating the game operation unit 27 of the front unit 3 removed from the front unit 3 (decorative structure), and a new type of front side. Even when the unit 3 (another kind of decorative structure) is attached to the rear unit 4, there is a possibility that it can be used for a predetermined purpose. Accordingly, it is desirable that a new type of front unit 3 taking into account that can be mounted on the rear unit 4 side so that the solenoid H1 and the like can be used as much as possible.
[0079]
  When the front unit 3 of the movable winning device 7 located on the front surface of the game board 2 can be separated from the rear unit 4 on the back surface of the game board 2, the front unit 3 can be easily removed from the front surface of the game board 2. Therefore, it is possible to easily repair a ball jam in the movable winning device 7. Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, the rear unit 4 is not particularly limited by the size of the front unit 3 and can be designed freely, so that the degree of freedom in designing increases. Moreover, the movable member for opening and closing is not limited to the open / close door 16 for the special winning opening 15, but may be other movable members. Furthermore, the game operation unit 27 is not limited to a structure for holding a pachinko ball on the game ball passage 24, and may be another structure.
[0080]
  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Although the second type pachinko gaming machine is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the first type or third type pachinko gaming machine other than that may be used, and the gaming machine such as other slot machines may be used. . Further, the movable prize device 7 as an accessory has a big prize opening 15 (entrance part) for putting a game ball in the accessory, and an open / close door 16 arranged in the vicinity of the big prize opening 15 (entrance part). It is not limited to a movable prize-winning device provided with (movable member for opening and closing), but may be other than the configuration in which the wing for an accessory opens and closes. The moving object in the movable winning device need not necessarily be a rotating member, and may be another moving member. The moving member may be driven by a solenoid as a driving method. Further, the structure itself in the accessory may be made of metal, and the light emitting means may be made of other than the light emitting diode. In addition, the movable prize-winning device may have a configuration other than the above configuration as a configuration for storing pachinko balls as game balls. Further, the decorative structure portion does not necessarily need to be composed of the front unit 3, and the accessory mechanism portion does not necessarily have to be composed of the rear unit 4, and the configuration and form thereof can be arbitrarily changed.
[0081]
  In the case of the above-described embodiment, the game operating unit is, for example, a structure provided in the accessory, but may be a structure provided outside the accessory on the game board. . In addition, the game operation unit may be involved in the storage of game balls or may not be involved in the storage of game balls. At that time, when the next command signal is received during the operation of the game operation unit that operates based on the reception of the command signal, the game operation unit that executes the next operation continuously from the current operation is, for example, It may be a structure provided on the outside of the accessory on the game board, or may not be involved in the storage of game balls. Further, when the next operation is executed continuously from the current operation, as shown from the time T1 to the time T22 in FIG. 26D, the current operation is continuously performed after the current operation is completed. The next operation is executed, and the current operation and the next operation are integrated.
[0082]
  Further, during the operation of the game operating unit 27 that operates based on the reception of the command signal, the control circuit unit 50 continues to the current operation of the game operating unit 27 depending on whether or not the next command signal is received. Then, the operation of the next game operation unit 27 may be executed or not executed. However, as an aspect that is not executed, an operation other than the operation that should be originally performed may be executed. For example, after the current operation is completed, an operation other than the operation that should be originally performed (for example, a demonstration that is a mode in which the rotating member 20 is moved up and down while rotating, which is unrelated to the game operation) may be executed.
[0083]
【The invention's effect】
[0084]
  Claim1According to the invention according to the present invention, a gaming machine generates a special gaming state by winning a game ball in a start opening provided in the game board and winning in a specific winning opening provided in the accessory. When the next command signal is received while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal issued in response to the winning at the starting port, the next operation is continued. Since the control means for executing the operation of the above is provided, the control means determines whether or not the next command signal is received during the operation of the game operating section that operates based on the reception of the command signal. The operation of the next game operation unit is performed or not performed following the operation of the unit. Thereby, the operation of the game operation unit becomes rich in change, and various game effects are possible, and the interest of the player can be increased.
[0085]
  Claim2According to the invention, when the game ball wins the start opening, the start opening function for moving the openable / closable movable member sets a non-operating time in which the start opening function is inactive for a predetermined time, and at a preset time. When the game ball wins the starting opening at a time other than the non-operation time, the control means receives the next command signal while the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal. Thus, the continuous operation of the game operating unit is executed, so that a command signal is determined depending on whether or not the game ball wins the start opening at a time other than the non-operation time during which the start opening function does not operate within the set time. The next command signal may or may not be received while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of. Thereby, the control means causes the operation of the next game operation unit to be executed or not to be executed continuously with the current operation, so that the operation of the game operation unit is rich in change, A variety of games can be produced, and the interest of the player can be increased.
[0086]
  Claim3According to the invention, the game ball is held on the game ball guide unit, and the game operation unit is selectively operable to discharge the game ball from the game ball guide unit. If the next command signal is not received while the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the game operation unit is selectively operated after a predetermined time has elapsed since winning the start opening. When the next command signal is received while the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the execution of the selective operation of the game operation unit is postponed. Depending on whether or not the next command signal is received while the game operation unit is operating based on reception, the game operation unit can be selectively operated by a selective operation after a predetermined time has elapsed, a postponement of the operation, or the like. The operation timing of execution of various operations will be different. By such selective operation of the game operation unit, various games can be produced, and the interest of the player can be increased.
[0087]
  Claim4According to the invention, the control means includes: a storage unit that can store the game ball; and a release unit that moves relative to the storage unit and releases the storage state of the game ball by the storage unit. If the next command signal is not received while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released, and the game operation is performed based on the reception of the command signal. When the next command signal is received while the operation unit is operating, the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means is postponed, so the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal. Depending on whether or not the next command signal is received, the timing of the release operation will be different due to the release of the storage of the game ball, the postponement of the release, etc., making it possible to produce a variety of games, Interest can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a state in which the front unit and the rear unit are removed from the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front side.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the state in which the front unit and the rear unit are removed from the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment as viewed from the rear side.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment with the front unit and the rear unit removed from the gaming board.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the front unit and the rear unit assembled to the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view showing a movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing a movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment, showing the movement of a pachinko ball.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment, showing the movement of a pachinko ball.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing a movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing a movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view showing components such as a rotating member in the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 13 is an enlarged side view showing components such as a rotating member in the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view showing components such as a rotating member in the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 15 is an enlarged side view showing components such as a rotating member in the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 16 is an enlarged bottom view of the inside of the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment as viewed from below.
FIG. 17 is an enlarged plan view showing the inside of the movable prize apparatus according to the present embodiment in an enlarged manner.
FIG. 18 is an enlarged front view showing the movable prize apparatus according to the embodiment.
FIG. 19A is an enlarged front view of a rotating member according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 19B is an enlarged plan view of the rotating member.
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a control circuit unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the rotation operation of the drive motor by the control circuit unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the vertical movement of the drive motor by the control circuit unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a display operation of the display means at the time of winning the start opening by the control circuit unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an operation process of the game operation unit and the like at the time of winning the start opening by the control circuit unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing an outline of operations of a rotating member and the like of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing an outline of operations of a rotating member and the like of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 Game board
2A opening
3 Front unit (decorative structure)
4 Rear unit (mechanism part)
7 Movable prize winning device
10, 11 prize opening
12, 13 prize opening
14 Start-up member
14A Middle start port (start port)
14B Left winning entrance (starting entrance)
14C Right winning entrance (starting entrance)
14D, 14E LED for display (notification means)
16 Opening door
20 Rotating member (storage means)
20a Concave part (storage part)
20a1 bottom of recess
20b V-zone storage
20c lid
20f Solenoid for driving lid (driving means)
21 Space
22 Pachinko ball passage
24 Pachinko ball passage
24a Surrounding wall
25 Pachinko ball outlet
27 Game Actuator
30 Shaft
31 Gear part
32 Drive gear
33 1st drive motor (rotation drive means) for rotation operation
37 Second drive motor for vertical movement (vertical movement drive means)
38 Drive gear
42 Cam projection
43 Cam groove
H1 actuating solenoid (drive means)
L1 Light emitting diode (light emitting means)
K1 metal plating
50 Control circuit section (control means)
51 CPU
52 RAM (storage means)
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The following matters are disclosed.
(Invention 1) In a gaming machine including a game operating unit that operates based on reception of a command signal, when the next command signal is received while the game operating unit is operating, A gaming machine comprising control means for executing the following operation.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine including a game operating unit that operates based on reception of a command signal, when the next command signal is received while the game operating unit is operating, the current operation is performed. Control means for continuously executing the next operation is provided. Here, “executing the next operation continuously after the current operation” means executing the next operation continuously so that the operation continues after the current operation ends. And the next operation have a unity (temporal continuity). Therefore, the mode in which the next operation is executed continuously after the current operation is performed after the current operation ends, after the operation is stopped or the operation other than the original operation (for example, demonstration operation) is performed, and the next operation is performed. It differs from the mode of execution. Therefore, when the next command signal is not received during the operation of the game operating unit that operates based on the reception of the command signal, the control means does not continue the operation after the current operation of the game operating unit ends. Therefore, when the next command signal is received during the operation of the game operation unit, the game operation unit performs different operations when the next command signal is not received during the operation of the game operation unit. Will do. As a result, during the operation of the game operation unit that operates based on the reception of the command signal, the control means continues to the next operation of the game operation unit according to whether or not the next command signal is received. The operation of the game operating part is executed or not executed, so that the operation of the game operating part becomes rich in change, and various game effects can be made and the interest of the player is increased. Can do. In particular, when the operation of the game operating unit for rolling the pachinko ball is related to the storage in the accessory, it is stored in the accessory as a result of executing the next operation continuously from the current operation. The number of game balls becomes large, and it becomes easy for the player to be in an advantageous state. Therefore, various game effects can be achieved, and the interest of the player can be increased.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state when a game ball wins a start opening provided in the game board and a game ball wins a specific winning opening provided in an accessory,
  If the next command signal is received while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal issued in response to the winning at the start opening, the next operation is continued from the current operation. A gaming machine comprising control means for executing In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
  When a game ball wins the start opening, the start opening function for moving the openable / closable movable member sets a non-operation time for which the predetermined time is inactive,
  When the game ball wins the starting port at a time other than the non-operation time in a preset time, the control means performs the following while the game operation unit is operating based on reception of the command signal. A gaming machine characterized in that a continuous operation of the game operating unit is executed by receiving a command signal. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
  A game operating part for holding a game ball on the game ball guiding part and selectively operable to discharge the game ball from the game ball guiding part,
  When the control means does not receive the next command signal while the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the control means selectively selects the game operation unit after a predetermined time has elapsed since winning the start opening. When the next command signal is received while the game operation unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the execution of the selective operation of the game operation unit is postponed. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 3,
  A storage unit capable of storing a game ball; and a release unit that moves relative to the storage unit and releases a storage state of the game ball by the storage unit,
  When the control means does not receive the next command signal while the game operating unit is operating based on the reception of the command signal, the control means releases the storage of the game ball by the storage means, and receives the command signal. A game machine characterized in that when the next command signal is received while the game operating unit is operating, the release of the storage of the game ball by the storage means is postponed.

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