JP2019033940A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately absorbing an impact generated when stopping a moving body.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a performance device having a moving body 500 that can move, moving means 410 and 420 for moving the moving body 500 between a stand-by position and a performance position, a first buffer 351 and a second buffer 352 for absorbing an impact generated when the moving body 500 stops at a performance position. When the moving body 500 is at a performance position, the first buffer 351 comes in contact with a first contact part of the moving means 410, and the second buffer 352 comes in contact with a second contact part of the moving means 420. The first buffer 351 and the second buffer 352 are provided so that the positions in a moving direction of the moving body 500 are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with an effect device that produces an effect by moving a moving object.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses an effect device that allows a moving body to freely fall and move from a first position to a second position. In this effect device, in order to alleviate the impact at the time of falling, the free-falling moving body is received by a spring.

JP-A-2015-198754

  Immediately stopping the moving moving body without shaking is important for producing an effect that attracts the player. Therefore, a further technique for absorbing an impact when stopping the moving body is required.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately absorb an impact generated when a moving body is stopped.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present application includes a movable body (for example, an elevating frame 500) and a standby position (for example, the lowest position shown in FIG. 6A). Moving means (for example, a lifting motor 402, a right guide bar 405, a lifting unit 406, a right first slider 410, a right second slider) that move between the position and the effect position (for example, the highest position shown in FIG. 6B). 420) and a first buffer (for example, the first buffer 351) and a second buffer (for example, the second buffer 352) for absorbing the impact generated when the moving body stops at the effect position. ), And when the moving body is in the rendering position, the first buffer body abuts on the first abutting portion of the moving means (for example, The first buffer 351 is the right first The second buffer member contacts the second contact portion of the moving means (for example, the second buffer member 352 contacts the contact portion 424 of the right second slider 420). The first buffer body and the second buffer body are provided so that their positions in the moving direction of the moving body are different (for example, the first buffer body 351 and the second buffer body 353 are different from each other). The position in the up-down direction, which is the moving direction of the elevating frame 500, is different).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately absorb an impact generated when the moving body is stopped.

(2) The gaming machine of the above (1) includes projection means (for example, a projector 32) for projecting an image, and a first screen (for example, the screen 5) for projecting the image projected by the projection means, The rendering device has a second screen (for example, a special screen 600) that is pulled out as the moving body moves from the standby position to the rendering position, and is pulled out as the moving body moves. Further, the second screen covers at least a part of the first screen and projects the image projected by the projection means (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 18 to 21).

  According to such a configuration, an image can be appropriately displayed on the second screen.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the moving means is the same for the first slider that slides (for example, the right first slider 410) and the first slider that slides. At least a second slider (for example, a right second slider 420) provided so as to slide in the direction, and the moving body is attached to the second slider (for example, as shown in FIG. 12). As described above, the elevating frame 500 is attached to the right second slider 420), and the first abutting portion is provided on the first slider (for example, the abutting portion 416 is provided on the right first slider 410). The second contact portion is provided on the second slider (for example, the contact portion 424 is provided on the right second slider 420).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately absorb an impact generated when the moving body is stopped.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the moving means includes an elastic body (for example, a spring 408) that urges the moving body upward, and the movement at the standby position. A regulating means (for example, a solenoid 322, a stopper 325b, etc.) that regulates the upward movement of the body, and by releasing the restriction by the regulating means, the movable body moves upward (for example, By releasing the restriction by the stopper 325b, the right first slider 410 is lifted upward by the spring 408).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately absorb the impact generated when the moving body that has been quickly moved is stopped.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the first buffer and the second buffer are configured such that when the moving means moves to the effect position and stops, After the abutting portion abuts on the first buffer body, the second abutting portion is provided so as to abut on the second buffer body (for example, the first buffer body 351 is the second buffer body). 352 comes into contact with the contact portion 416 of the right first slider 410 before the contact with the contact portion 424 of the right second slider 420).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately absorb an impact generated when the moving body is stopped.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5), the first buffer is softer than the second buffer (for example, the first buffer 351 is softer than the second buffer 352). .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately absorb an impact generated when the moving body is stopped.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the moving body is supported by the two moving means whose operations are synchronized (for example, the lifting frame 500 is moved as described above). In addition to the means, it is supported by an elevating motor 452, a left guide bar 455, an elevating part 456, a left first slider 460, a left second slider 470, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately absorb an impact generated when the moving body is stopped.

(8) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application is a movable body that can move between a first position and a second position (for example, a lifting frame that can move between a highest position and a lowest position). 500), a sheet body having one side attached to the movable body (for example, a special screen 600), and a core member that is attached to the other side facing the one side of the sheet body and winds the sheet body around the outer peripheral surface ( For example, a large-diameter columnar portion 710) of the winding device 700 is provided, and the sheet member moves from the first position to the second position. (For example, the special screen 600 is pulled out from the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 as the elevating frame 500 moves from the lowest position to the highest position). As the moving body moves from the second position to the first position, it is wound around the core material (for example, the special screen 600 is accompanied by the lifting frame 500 moving from the highest position to the lowest position. An insertion portion (for example, an insertion portion 782) for sandwiching the other side of the sheet body is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the core member. A step is formed in the circumferential direction with the insertion portion as a boundary (for example, a step t is formed with the insertion portion 782 as the boundary as shown in FIG. 13B).

  According to such a structure, the swelling of the sheet body wound up by the core material can be suppressed.

(9) In the gaming machine of the above (8), a case body (for example, a front cover on which a housing portion 313a is formed) is disposed in front of the core material and has a housing space for housing the core material. A body 310).

  According to such a structure, the sheet | seat body wound up by the core material can be accommodated compactly.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (8) or (9), the effect device includes an elastic body (for example, a spring 408) that biases the moving body toward the second position, and the first position. Restricting means (for example, a solenoid 322, a stopper 325b, etc.) for restricting movement of the certain moving body to the second position, and by releasing the restriction by the restricting means, the moving body is The sheet body is pulled out as the movable body moves, and the movable body is provided with the one side of the sheet body in order to suppress the deflection of the pulled out sheet body. A tension spring (for example, a spring 551 and a spring 552 provided in the lifting motor 500) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, the sheet body can be pulled out appropriately.

The front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine in embodiment of this invention. The side sectional view of the pachinko game machine in the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a front view of a screen that projects an image on a stereoscopic display area, and (B) is a front view of a screen that does not project an image on a stereoscopic display area. The front view of the screen which projected the image | video. It is the perspective view which looked at the special screen apparatus from the front, (a) is a figure of the state in which the special screen is wound up, and is in the lowest stage, (b) is the figure of the state in which the special screen is drawn out and is in the uppermost stage. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the special screen apparatus from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the special screen apparatus from back. The exploded perspective view which looked at the right locking device from back. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the screen mechanism from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the screen mechanism from back. The exploded perspective view which looked at the raising / lowering frame from back. It is a figure of a winding apparatus, (a) is a disassembled perspective view, (b) is the cut surface figure cut | disconnected by sectional line bb in (a). The disassembled perspective view of a screen mechanism when a raising / lowering frame exists in the lowest position. The disassembled perspective view of a screen mechanism when a raising / lowering frame exists in the highest position. The flowchart which shows an example of a special screen appearance effect process. It is a figure which shows execution ratios, such as a color change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special screen appearance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example following FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example following FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example following FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4A is a front view of a screen that projects an image on a stereoscopic display area, and FIG. 4B is a front view of a screen that does not project an image on a stereoscopic display area. FIG. 5 is a front view of a screen on which an image is projected. In the following description, in order to facilitate understanding, the direction in which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the description will be made by defining the vertical and horizontal directions as viewed from the player positioned in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the vertical and horizontal directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like.

  A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area is formed. The gaming machine frame 3 includes a gaming frame 3A and a door frame 3B, as shown in FIG. The game frame 3A is a box-shaped frame. The door frame 3B is substantially the same size as the game frame 3A when viewed from the front, and is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the game frame 3A. Further, a rotating shaft member extending in the vertical direction is provided at the left end of the game frame 3A. The door frame 3B can be rotated around the vertical axis around the rotation shaft member, and is opened or closed by rotating around the rotation shaft member. When the door frame 3B is opened, the game board 2 can be contacted from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when the door frame 3B is closed, the door frame 3B becomes a game area of the game board 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as a game). It is impossible to contact the game board 2 from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The door frame 3B is provided with a glass plate (not shown). As a glass plate, for example, two glass plates are arranged in parallel, but one glass plate may be provided. In the game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. Hereinafter, main members in or around the game area will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 includes a screen 5 (also referred to as “main screen 5” in distinction from a special screen 600 described later), a normal winning ball device 6A, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, and a special variable winning game. Ball device 7, first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, center frame 4C, first hold indicator 25A, second hold indicator 25B, normal symbol indicator 20, passing gate 41, common figure A hold indicator 25C and a logo accessory 26 are provided. Further, the logo accessory 26 is provided with a reflection mirror 28 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 3 includes a speaker 8 (speakers 8L and 8R), a game effect lamp 9, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, a controller sensor unit 31C, a push sensor 31D, and a detection sensor (FIG. 14, a lower right detection sensor 355, an upper right detection sensor 356, a lower left detection sensor 357, and an upper left detection sensor 358) and a lift motor (the lift motor 402 and the lift motor 452 shown in FIG. 10) are provided. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, a projector 32 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 and inside the game frame 3A, and a sub LED 33 is provided in the lower front side inside the game frame 3A. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 is provided with a special screen device 300 as an effect device. The special screen device 300 includes a special screen 600 made of a sheet body. The special screen 600 can appear forward when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32 from the screen 5. Since the projector 32 is disposed in front of the screen 5, the special screen 600 can appear in front of the screen 5. The special screen 600 appears when a predetermined reach effect, for example, a special screen appearance effect is executed. On the special screen 600, a planar image display area is formed. Under the control of the display control unit 123 (see FIG. 2) on the effect control board 12, the projector 32 can project an image (video) with a focus corresponding to each of the screen 5 and the special screen 600.

  The normal winning ball device 6A provided in the game board 2 forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a constant open state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes an electric tulip type accessory that changes between a normal open state and an enlarged open state by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. 2, and a second start prize as a start area. Forming a mouth. It should be noted that the electric tulip-type accessory is controlled to be in an expanded and open state when the variable display result (final result) in the normal game (described later) becomes “per normal map”. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form. The big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state when the variable display result (final result) in the first special game (described later) or the second special game (described later) becomes “big hit”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A has a first start condition, which will be described later, after winning the normal winning ball device 6A (after the first starting condition is established by the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening). The special symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment. The second special symbol display device 4B has a second start condition, which will be described later, after winning the normal variable winning ball device 6B (after the second starting condition is established because the game ball has passed the second starting winning opening). The special symbol is variably displayed based on the fact that is established.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a first special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is also referred to as a “first special symbol game”. The special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a second special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is also referred to as a “second special symbol game”. In addition, both the first special figure game and the second special figure game are collectively referred to as “special figure game”, and both the first start condition and the second start condition are collectively referred to as “special figure start condition”. Both the condition and the second start condition may be collectively referred to as “special drawing start condition”.

  After the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” (for example, after a special symbol predetermined as a big win symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result (stop display)), the big win gaming state (game) An example of an advantageous state advantageous to a person). The big hit game state is a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls in the special winning ball apparatus 7 This is a gaming state in which the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state until the time of occurrence.

  Despite having won the normal winning ball device 6A (even though the first start condition is satisfied), the start condition for starting the first special figure game (also referred to as the first start condition) is still present. When is not established, the variable display corresponding to the winning is stored as a reserved storage. Specifically, the information for executing the variable display (first special figure game) based on the winning is suspended in such a manner that the winning order can be recognized up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (first special game). It is stored as figure hold memory (details will be described later). Despite having won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (despite the second start condition being satisfied), the start condition for starting the second special figure game (also referred to as the second start condition) is still present. ) Is not established, the variable display corresponding to the winning is stored as a reserved storage. Specifically, information for executing variable display (second special figure game) based on the winning is held in such a manner that the winning order can be recognized up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (second special game). It is stored as figure hold memory (details will be described later). In addition, for example, the winning order in the whole (the following special figure holding memory) that combines the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory separately from the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory is as follows. Information that can be understood may be stored. Even when the first start condition is satisfied immediately when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory may be stored although it is instantaneous (although it is immediately digested after storage). . In addition, even when the second start condition is satisfied immediately when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory may be stored, although it is instantaneous. Note that both the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory may be collectively referred to as “special figure hold memory”. Information indicating the winning order is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  The special figure start condition is, for example, when the special figure game hold number (also referred to as the special figure hold memory number) is not 0, the special figure game is not executed, and is controlled to the big hit game state. It is established when the state is not set. When the special figure start condition is satisfied (every time the special figure game is started), the special figure holding memory is consumed (the special figure holding memory is reduced), and the special figure game is started. In other words, the special figure hold memory decreases every time the special figure game is started. More specifically, the number of holds of the first special figure game (the number of first special figure hold memory) decreases every time the first special figure game is started (every time the first start condition is satisfied), The number of holds of the 2 special figure game (the number of second special figure hold memory) decreases every time the second special figure game is started (every time the second start condition is satisfied).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure hold memory is digested in the order of winning regardless of whether it is the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. Therefore, for example, when the first special figure hold memory, the first special figure hold memory, the second special figure hold memory, and the first special figure hold memory are stored in this order, the first start condition, the first start condition The second start condition and the first start condition are satisfied in this order. That is, as described above, the special figure start condition is a state where the special figure holding memory number is not 0, the special figure game is not executed, and the special hit game state is not controlled. More specifically, if the special figure hold memory stored first is the first special figure hold memory, the first start condition is satisfied and the special figure stored first is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the hold memory is the second special figure hold memory.

  The center frame 4C is provided in the center of the game board 2, and a screen mounting hole 2A is formed in the center portion of the center frame 4C. Further, a logo accessory 26 is attached to the upper end portion of the center frame 4C. The logo accessory 26 is fixedly attached to the center frame 4C. However, the logo accessory 26 may be a movable type that moves in the vertical direction, for example.

  The first hold indicator 25A displays the hold number of the first special figure game (first special figure hold memory number) so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of holds of the second special figure game (second special figure hold number) so as to be specified. In the normal symbol display 20, after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (after the normal figure starting condition by the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 is satisfied), the starting condition of the later-described general game is satisfied. Based on this, variable display of normal symbols is performed. Note that the variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a “general game”.

  Even if the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 (even though the normal chart start condition is satisfied), the start condition of the normal chart game (also referred to as the general chart start condition) is not yet satisfied. The variable display based on passage (ordinary game) is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (stored as ordinary map storage).

  The start condition of the ordinary game (ordinary figure start condition) is, for example, a case where the number of ordinary reserved memories is not 0, the variable symbol display (ordinary game) is not executed, and the big hit The condition may be satisfied when the game state is not controlled. It should be noted that, even if the general chart start condition is satisfied immediately when the general chart start condition is satisfied, the general map hold memory may be stored, although it is instantaneous.

  The general figure hold display unit 25C displays the number of hold of the general figure game (the number of general figure hold storage) in an identifiable manner. It should be noted that the number of holdings of the ordinary game (also referred to as the number of ordinary holdings) decreases each time the ordinary game is started (every time the ordinary drawing start condition is satisfied).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the logo accessory 26 includes a decorative material 26 </ b> A and an accessory casing 26 </ b> B. The decorative material 26A is made of a light transmissive material, and the accessory casing 26B is made of a light non-transmissive material. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the decoration material 26 </ b> A has characters “FEVER” as viewed from the front. The accessory casing 26B has a box shape with the front side opened, and a decorative material 26A is fitted into the opened portion. An opening through which the projection light LP projected from the projector 32 passes is formed at a substantially central position on the back surface of the accessory housing 26B. An opening through which the projection light (image) LP reflected by the reflection mirror 28 passes is formed. Further, the reflection mirror 28 is fixed inside the logo accessory 26 inside the accessory case 26B. The inner side of the accessory housing 26B and the back side of the reflection mirror 28 are white, and the reflectance is high. Since the reflection mirror 28 faces the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back surface of the reflection mirror 28 faces the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the projector 32 is disposed above the screen 5, and when viewed in the height direction, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed below the projector 32 and above the screen 5. For this reason, in the image display area 5X (FIG. 4) formed on the screen 5, the distance from the projector 32 is greater in the lower part than in the upper part. Therefore, the light reaching below the image display area 5X reaches the image display area 5X of the screen 5 from the projector 32 through an optical path longer than the light reaching above the image display area 5X. The projector 32 is disposed above the special screen 600, and when viewed in the height direction, the reflection mirror 28 is below the projector 32, and the special screen 600 is disposed above the screen 5. It is the same.

  The projector 32 is disposed at a position above the screen 5 so that the projected projection light LP reaches the reflection mirror 28. Further, the reflection mirror 28 is disposed in a direction in which the projection light projected by the projector 32 is directed toward the screen 5. The projector 32 is provided in the game frame 3A, and the reflection mirror 28 is provided in the logo accessory 26 attached to the game board 2 fixed to the game frame 3A. For this reason, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, the relative positional relationship between the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28, and further the relative position between the projector 32 and the screen 5 The relationship remains unchanged. Therefore, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is moved or the door frame 3B is opened and closed, an image can be projected from the projector 32 at an appropriate position on the screen 5. Further, since the reflection mirror 28 is provided on the back side of the logo accessory 26, the reflection mirror 28 can be provided without impairing the design.

  In the image (projected image) projected from the projector 32, the color tone bias caused by the projection state from the projector 32 onto the image display area 5X (FIG. 4) is adjusted. In order to adjust the color tone bias caused by the projection state, a color correction filter 28F is disposed and provided on the surface of the reflection mirror 28. The projection state is a state when the projector 32 projects an image on the screen 5 (or the special screen 600). For example, a positional relationship such as a distance or an angle between the projector 32 and the screen 5 (or the special screen 600). The illuminance and illuminance distribution of the image projected from the projector 32 are referred to. The color correction filter 28F is configured by, for example, a polarization filter. The color correction filter 28F is a color correction filter that corrects a part of an image so that the contrast is higher (darker) than the other part. In the color correction filter 28F, the three attributes of color so that the portion near the lower end in the image projected from the projector 32 and displayed in the image display area 5X of the screen 5 (or the special screen 600) is more clearly visible than the other portions. For example, the brightness and saturation are corrected.

  The projector 32 is mounted on the projector moving device 32A. The projector moving device 32A includes a base and a moving member that can move forward, backward, up, down, left and right relative to the base. The base in the projector moving device 32A is attached to the game frame 3A, and the projector 32 is attached to the moving member. For this reason, the projector 32 is movable up and down, front and rear, and left and right with respect to the game frame 3A. Here, the relative positions of the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 in the up / down / left / right direction and the relative distance of the projector 32 with respect to the screen 5 are referred to as the projection posture. Conversely, if the projector 32 does not move, the projection posture of the projector 32 is maintained without change.

  The reflection mirror 28 is attached to the mirror moving device 28A. The mirror moving device 28A includes a fixed portion suspended from the accessory case 26B and a moving portion that moves up, down, left, and right relative to the fixed portion. The fixed part is fixed to the inside of the logo accessory 26, and the reflection mirror 28 is attached to the moving part. For this reason, the reflecting mirror 28 is movable up and down and left and right relative to the logo accessory 26. These projector moving device 32A and mirror moving device 28A can be manually operated by an operator or the like.

  The projector 32 can be moved by the projector moving device 32A. The projector 32 is set with a first normal position and a second normal position. When the projector 32 is in the first normal position, the screen 5 is focused, and the image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed with the screen 5 in focus. When the projector 32 is in the second normal position, the special screen 600 is focused, and the image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed with the special screen 600 in focus. In other words, the first positive position of the projector 32 is a position where an image projected from the projector 32 is appropriately displayed on the screen 5, and the second positive position of the projector 32 is an image projected from the projector 32. This is the position that is properly displayed on the special screen 600. Further, the screen 5 is farther from the projector moving device 32 </ b> A than the special screen 600. For this reason, the first positive position of the projector 32 is in front of the second positive position (the one closer to the reflection mirror 28). In addition to the first normal position and the second normal position, the origin position is set in the projector 32. The origin position is, for example, an arbitrary position before focusing on a predetermined target, and is a position set in advance according to the specifications of the projector 32.

  The screen 5 is provided in a screen mounting hole 2 </ b> A formed in the center of the game board 2, and is disposed in the back of the game board 2. The screen 5 is fixedly provided at the back of the game board 2. For this reason, when the projector 32 does not move, the distance between the screen 5 and the projector 32 is constant. When the reflecting mirror 28 does not move, the distance between the screen 5 and the reflecting mirror 28 is also constant. The screen 5 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and performs variable display of decorative symbols (also referred to as effect symbols) and various effect displays. The special screen 600 is arranged at a position farther than the screen 5 when viewed from the projector 32. However, the light projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflecting mirror 28 and reaches the screen 5 or the special screen 600. For this reason, the special screen 600 can appear in front of the screen 5 when viewed from the irradiation side of the light emitted from the projector 32.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the screen 5 includes a flat display area 5A and a stereoscopic display area 5B. These flat display area 5A and stereoscopic display area 5B constitute an image display area 5X. Various images are displayed in the image display area 5X. The stereoscopic display area 5B includes a central stereoscopic display area 5BC, a right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and a left stereoscopic display area 5BL. These central stereoscopic display area 5BC, right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and left stereoscopic display area 5BL all have a figure shape. The screen 5 is formed by sticking a figure-like three-dimensional object on a flat plate, a position where the three-dimensional object is not attached becomes a flat display area, and a position where the three-dimensional object is attached is a three-dimensional display area 5B. It becomes.

  In the flat display area 5A, a specific image, a background image, and the like described later are mainly displayed. In the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, and the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, characters corresponding to the respective stereoscopic display areas are mainly displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the main character image MC is displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the first subcharacter image SC1 is displayed in the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, and the second subcharacter image SC2 is displayed in the right stereoscopic display area 5BR. Is displayed. When the special figure game is started, the effect is executed in a state where the character images MC, SC1, and SC2 are displayed in the stereoscopic display areas 5BC, 5BL, and 5BR in principle.

  Note that the main character image MC, the first sub-character image SC1, and the second sub-character image SC are displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC, the left stereoscopic display area 5BL, and the right stereoscopic display area 5BR, respectively. Other images may be displayed. For example, the displayed characters may be switched so that the first sub character image SC1 or the second sub character image SC2 is displayed in the central stereoscopic display area 5BC. Further, an image other than a character, for example, a background image may be displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B, or a character image may be displayed in the flat display area 5A.

  The image display area 5X on the screen 5 is a projection area where a video (image) projected from the projector 32 is displayed. The image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and displayed on the image display area 5X on the screen 5. An image displayed in the image display area 5X on the screen 5 is formed by an image projected by the projector 32. The image display area 5 </ b> X is formed in both the flat display area 5 </ b> A and the stereoscopic display area 5 </ b> B of the screen 5, and an effect is executed by so-called projection mapping using images from the projector 32.

  By projecting the video onto the stereoscopic display area 5B on the screen 5, as shown in FIG. 4A, an image that appears as a stereoscopic image in conformity with the stereoscopic shape is displayed in the stereoscopic display area 5B. In addition, in the state where the image is not projected on the stereoscopic display area 5B, as shown in FIG. 4B, the stereoscopic shape in the stereoscopic display area 5B is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize, and the player can view the stereoscopic display area 5B. It is difficult to recognize the shape.

  The distance between the projector 32 and the screen 5 is not uniform because the stereoscopic display area 5B and the protruding holding display area 5H are provided. Specifically, when the projector 32 is arranged on the surface of the screen 5, the stereoscopic display area 5B is closer to the flat display area 5A. Therefore, the focal point of the image projected from the projector 32 is a position corresponding to the surface of the stereoscopic display region 5B on a predetermined axis, for example, the optical axis in the image projected from the projector 32 (hereinafter referred to as “stereoscopic surface equivalent position”). And a position corresponding to the plane display area 5A (hereinafter referred to as “plane surface equivalent position”), for example, an intermediate position thereof. By setting the focal point between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the planar surface, it is possible to reduce image distortion over the entire surface of the screen 5. Further, instead of setting the focus between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the plane surface, the focus may be adjustable, or the focus is set between the position corresponding to the three-dimensional surface and the position corresponding to the plane surface, and further the focus is set. May be adjustable.

  In addition, markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D are drawn at corners of the flat display area 5 </ b> A on the screen 5 as shown in FIG. The markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D are drawn in a color that is difficult to visually recognize with the naked eye, for example, white, and when an image is projected on the screen 5, it is very difficult for the player to visually recognize the marker. The markers 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> D are used when adjusting the display image described later. The marker may be a small hole or a depression formed in the screen 5 in addition to those drawn in white or the like.

  Further, the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28 that reflects the image projected by the projector 32 are arranged above the screen 5, and the image projected from the projector 32 is reflected by the reflection mirror 28 and from the upper front of the screen 5. Projected onto the screen 5. Thus, the projector 32 projects an image onto the screen 5 from an oblique projection direction with respect to the display surface of the screen 5 without the optical axis of the projection light LP being orthogonal to the display surface of the screen 5 (planar display area 5A). . Since the projector 32 projects an image from an oblique projection direction, the image displayed on the screen 5 has a trapezoidal shape. The screen 5 has a rectangular shape, and the screen 5 and the image area projected from the projector 32 do not coincide with each other, and the screen 5 is wider than the image displayed on the screen 5.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 4A, the area formed in the lower part of the flat display area 5A in the image display area 5X within the flat display area 5A in the screen 5 is wide and wide. A region formed in the portion above the flat display region 5A is a narrow portion 5XN that is narrower than the wide portion 5XW. The narrow portion 5XN has a trapezoidal shape, the wide portion 5XW has a rectangular shape, and the image display area 5X has a hexagonal shape. In the following description, the shape of the image display region 5X may be referred to as a trapezoidal shape by approximating a hexagonal shape. Since the screen 5 has a rectangular shape, the left and right positions of the narrow portion 5XN are non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR where the image projected from the projector 32 does not reach or is not displayed even if it reaches.

  The non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR correspond to regions outside the narrow portion 5XN, and are regions having a difference in width between the wide portion 5XW and the narrow portion 5XN in the image display region 5X. In other words, the difference between the width of the wide portion 5XW and the width of the narrowest portion of the narrow portion 5XN is the maximum width of the non-projection regions 5NL and 5NR. The sub LED 33 provided in the lower front side inside the game frame 3A irradiates the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR with the irradiation light LL to emit the non-projection areas 5NL and 5NR. The range where is not displayed is lost. Note that many portions of the flat display area 5A are included in the narrow portion 5XN, and a small portion is included in the wide portion 5XW. The 3D display area 5B is all included in the wide portion 5XW. However, another aspect may be adopted as to which of the wide portion 5XW and the narrow portion 5XN includes the flat display region 5A and the stereoscopic display region 5B. For example, the wide portion 5XW or the narrow portion 5XN may include the entire flat display region 5A or the entire stereoscopic display region 5B, or may include a part of each.

  Further, surrounding members in the screen 5, specifically, the center frame 4C, nails, windmills, and the like are formed of a hardly reflective material. As the hard-reflective material, a material such as black, which is a color that hardly reflects the projection light LP, or a material that hardly reflects the projection light LP, such as carbon black, chromium oxide, or a material with a rough surface. A thing may be used.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and hold display areas 5H1, 5H2 are arranged on the screen 5. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols are variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol game. Thereafter, in response to the fixed special symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is derived and displayed. Is done. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, respectively. The variable display of the identification information may be collectively referred to as a variable display game. However, the variable display game includes variable display of decorative symbols together with the above-described special game and general game.

  When the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the variable display result in the special game is not “big hit”, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a definite decorative symbol different from a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed. An example of the predetermined jackpot combination is a combination in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same symbol (for example, ("7" "7" "7")).

  In the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2 (also collectively referred to as a hold display area 5H), the number of hold of variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is displayed in an identifiable manner. For example, in the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the number according to the number of hold of the variable display of the decorative symbols in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) for each of the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory is known. The hold display of is displayed. Specifically, in the first hold display area 5H1, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold storage are arranged and displayed from the left according to the winning order, and in the second hold display area 5H2, the second special figure hold storage is displayed. The hold display corresponding to is arranged and displayed from the right side according to the winning order. In the hold display areas 5H1 and 5H2, the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is erased (digested) and erased each time variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special game is started. When there is another hold display other than the hold display, the display position of the other hold display is moved (shifted) to the hold display side (current display area 5K side) where the display position of the other hold display is deleted.

  The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the flat display area 5A. For this reason, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and the reserved number display displayed in the reserved number display area 5F are all displayed in the flat planar display region 5A.

  In the gaming machine 1, various effects can be executed. For example, in the gaming machine 1, a reach effect that is performed in a state (reach state) that partially matches a predetermined jackpot combination, for example, is executed until a confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed. . The state in which the jackpot combination partially matches is, for example, a state in which the same left symbol and right symbol are derived and displayed, and a middle symbol is still variably displayed. Further, in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute an effect based on the display mode of the hold display and an effect based on the display mode of the current display. Further, the gaming machine 1 can also perform effects using the speakers 8 (8L, 8R) and the game effect lamp 9 shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1, by executing these effects, for example, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is notified or suggested to the player.

  The expectation degree (reliability) of a certain effect A is, for example, (probability that the effect A is executed when the jackpot is hit) × (probability that the effect is executed) / {(the effect A is executed when the jackpot is reached) (Probability) × (probability of winning jackpot) + (probability of effect A being executed when jackpot is not hit) × (probability of not hitting jackpot)} (when the jackpot expectation is “1”) It ’s a “big hit”).

  It should be noted that the determination or determination regarding the production (determination or determination regarding whether or not the production is performed, the type and content of the production to be performed, etc.) may be performed at the time of starting winning or at the time of starting variable display.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 includes a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, a power supply board 16, a special screen control board 135, and the like. ing. In the gaming machine 1, for example, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like may be mounted. These boards serve as control means for controlling the gaming machine.

  The main board 11 is a main control board. The main board 11 controls the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general-purpose hold indicator 25C, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. A function, a function of outputting an effect control command to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, a function of outputting various kinds of information to the hall management computer, and the like.

  The effect control command output to the effect control board 12 side is, for example, a first start opening prize designation command (second start opening prize designation command) for notifying the first start prize opening (second start prize opening). The first reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notification command) for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number), and the variable display result is a big hit as the determination result at the time of winning. Symbol designating command that indicates whether or not it is a judgment result or jackpot type judgment result, variation category designation command that designates a variation pattern type (category, group) such as a special symbol or decorative design, variation pattern designation that designates a variation pattern A command, a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol, and the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state) It is a game state specification command for designating a high-base status, etc.).

  On the main board 11, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111 and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 outputs detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 outputs a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101, a RAM 102, a CPU 103, a random number circuit 104, and an I / O 105. For example, the CPU 103 counts various random values (numerical data indicating random values) used for various determinations (determinations) in an updatable manner. For example, the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 or the like to use the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination (determination), the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination (determination), the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, and the normal map display result. The random number value MR4 for determination and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are counted so as to be updatable. The random value MR1 is a random value used for determining (determining) whether or not to make a “big hit” for a variable display result of a special symbol or the like in a special figure game (whether to control to the big hit gaming state). The random value MR2 is a random value used to determine (determine) the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation categories prepared in advance. The random value MR4 is set to determine whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” (whether or not the normal variable winning ball device 6B (electric tulip-type accessory) is controlled to be in the expanded open state. ) Is a random value used to determine (determine). The random value MR5 is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns prepared in advance.

  The ROM 101 stores a program executed by the CPU 103. The ROM 101 also stores data constituting various tables used for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations (determinations). The RAM 102 corresponds to the hold number indicating the winning order (for example, the winning order) in such a manner that the winning order (digestion order) is known as information regarding the variable display that has not yet been started as the holding information (special drawing holding memory, ordinary drawing holding memory). Add) remember. The special figure holding storage may be specifically numerical data indicating a value such as the random value MR1 at the time of winning (or information indicating a determination (determination) result based on the numerical data). More specifically, the regular-pending storage may be numerical data indicating the value of the random value MR4 at the time of winning (or information indicating a determination (determination) result based on the numerical data). The RAM 102 also stores information (for example, various flags) indicating the current gaming state (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state, a high base state, etc.). The RAM 102 may be a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply circuit provided on the power supply board 16.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board. The effect control board 12 has a function of inputting an effect control command, a function of determining (determining) an effect in video projection of the projector 32, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for example, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125. The effect control CPU 120 counts various random number values for effect determination (decision) so as to be updatable by the random number circuit 124 or the like. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs various determinations (determinations) by executing the program read from the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 stores a program executed by the effect control CPU 120. The ROM 121 stores data constituting various tables used for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations (determinations). The RAM 122 displays information relating to variable display that has not yet been started as hold information (information indicated by a variable category designation command, a symbol designation command, etc.) in a manner in which the winning order (digestion order) is known (for example, the winning order is indicated). Store it in association with the buffer number. In addition, the RAM 122 stores a result of determination by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, determination content of a display mode such as a hold display). In addition, the RAM 122 may store information (for example, various flags) indicating the current gaming state (for example, a low probability state, a high probability state, a low base state, a high base state, etc.).

  The sound control board 13 controls the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120). The lamp control board 14 controls the game effect lamp 9 based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120).

  The special screen control board 135 includes commands and control data from the effect control board 12 (effect control PCU 120) and detection sensors (lower right detection sensor 355, upper right detection sensor 356, lower left detection sensor 357, and upper left shown in FIG. 14). Based on the position signal transmitted from the detection sensor 358), drive control of the elevating motor (elevating motor 402, elevating motor 452) in the special screen device 300 is performed. As the elevating motors 402 and 452 are controlled to elevate, the special screen 600 appears or is stored.

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Next, the special screen device 300 provided in the game frame 3A will be described. 6A and 6B are perspective views of the special screen device 300 as viewed from the front, in which FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the special screen is wound and is in the lowermost stage, and FIG. FIG. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the special screen device 300 as viewed from the front. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the special screen device 300 as viewed from the rear.

  In the special screen device 300, a front cover body 310 and a rear cover body 340 are combined to form a housing of the special screen device 300. In the state where the lifting frame 500 as a moving body that moves in the vertical direction is at the lowest position as shown in FIG. 6A, the special screen 600 is in the stored state. Therefore, the space between the right vertical member 311 and the left vertical member 312 is open, and the screen 5 shown in FIG. 1 can be seen from the front.

  As the elevating frame 500 moves upward from the state of FIG. 6A, the special screen 600, the decorative banner 511, and the decorative banner 512 with one side attached to the elevating frame 500 are drawn upward. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special screen 600 is developed between the right vertical member 311 and the left vertical member 312 and covers the front of the screen 5 shown in FIG. Thus, when the elevating frame 500 is at the highest position, the screen 5 is covered with the special screen 600 at the uppermost stage and cannot be visually recognized. The decorative banner 511 and the decorative banner 512 are provided on the left and right sides of the special screen 600 to decorate the drawn special screen 600. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the lifting frame 500 at the lowest position is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized from the front, so that the position may be described as a standby position. Moreover, as shown in FIG.6 (b), since the raising / lowering flame | frame 500 in the highest position exists in the state which can be visually recognized from the front, the position shall be described as an effect position.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the front cover body 310 includes a horizontal member 313 lying on the left and right sides, and a right vertical member 311 and a left vertical member 312 erected from the horizontal member 313. Thereby, the front cover body 310 is substantially U-shaped when viewed from the front. Similarly to the front cover body 310, the rear cover body 340 is also substantially U-shaped. By combining the front cover body 310 and the rear cover body 340, a space for accommodating the screen mechanism 400 is formed therein. As shown in FIG. 8, the front cover body 310 is formed with an accommodating portion 313 a that is curved forward to accommodate the cylindrical winding device 700. The front cover body 310 and the rear cover body 340 hold the screen mechanism 400 and hold the buffer bodies 351 to 354 and the detection sensors 355 to 358 shown in FIG.

  A right locking device 320 is attached to the right vertical member 311 from the front, and a left locking device 330 is attached to the left vertical member 312 from the front. Since the right locking device 320 and the left locking device 330 have the same configuration, the configuration of the right locking device 320 will be described below. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the right locking device 320 as seen from the rear. The right locking device 320 includes a holder 321, a solenoid 322 accommodated in the holder 321, a connection part 324 attached to a plunger 323 of the solenoid 322, and a movable part 325 connected to the connection part 324. doing.

  The holding tool 321 is attached to the front cover body 310 in a state where the components of the right locking device 320 are held inside. The solenoid 322 is attached to the inside of the holder 321 with an attachment screw 326. The solenoid 322 can move the plunger 323 up and down by turning the current ON / OFF. Thus, the connection part 324 is attached to the tip of the plunger 323 that moves up and down. The connecting portion 324 is interlocked with the vertical movement of the plunger 323. The connecting portion 324 is formed with a protruding portion 324a that protrudes leftward. The protruding portion 324a is inserted into a long hole 325a formed in the movable portion 325. The movable part 325 is accommodated in the accommodating part 321a formed in the holder 321 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The movable part 325 includes a long hole 325a having a long axis inclined with respect to the front-rear direction, and a triangular stopper 325b protruding rearward. When the long hole 325a is viewed from the right, the long axis extends from the front lower side to the rear upper side. The protrusion 324a of the connection portion 324 is inserted through the long hole 325a. The connecting portion 324 is connected to the solenoid 322 and does not move in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the current of the solenoid 322 is turned ON / OFF and the connecting portion 324 moves in the up-and-down direction, the movable portion 325 moves in the front-and-rear direction, so that the protruding portion 324a moves in the long hole 325a. For example, when the connection part 324 moves downward, the movable part 325 moves backward. On the other hand, when the connecting portion 324 moves upward, the movable portion 325 moves forward.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the front cover 310 is provided with a stopper opening 311a and a stopper opening 312a. The stopper 325b of the right locking device 320 attached to the front cover body 310 is inserted through the stopper opening 311a. When the current of the solenoid 322 is turned ON / OFF, the stopper 325b moves in the front-rear direction within the stopper opening 311a. Also in the stopper opening 312a, the stopper 335b of the left locking device 330 moves in the front-rear direction.

(About screen mechanism)
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the screen mechanism 400 as viewed from the front. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the screen mechanism 400 as seen from the rear. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the screen mechanism 400 has one mechanism for moving the elevating frame 500 up and down. First, the mechanism on the right side will be described.

  The screen mechanism 400 includes a right guide bar 405 serving as a guide shaft when the elevating frame 500 is moved up and down. A spiral thread is cut on the outer peripheral surface of the right guide bar 405. The upper end of the right guide bar 405 is rotatably supported by a bearing 409 fixed to the front cover body 310. A driven gear 404 is fixed to the lower end of the right guide bar 405. The driven gear 404 is rotatably attached to the motor attachment portion 401.

  The motor attachment portion 401 is attached to the front cover body 310 shown in FIG. The elevating motor 402 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by a special screen control board 135 (FIG. 2). Since the elevating motor 402 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the drive shaft (not shown) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. A drive shaft (not shown) passes through the motor mounting portion 401 and is connected to a drive gear 403 that meshes with the driven gear 404. Thereby, the right guide bar 405 to which the driven gear 404 is attached can be rotated by driving the lifting motor 402.

  A right first slider 410, a right second slider 420, and an elevating part 406 are inserted through the right guide bar 405.

  The right first slider 410 is formed with two guide bar insertion holes 411 and 412 as shown in FIG. The diameters of the guide bar insertion hole 411 and the guide bar insertion hole 412 are larger than the maximum diameter of the right guide bar 405. Therefore, the right first slider 410 can freely slide along the extending direction of the inserted right guide bar 405. The guide bar insertion hole 411 and the guide bar insertion hole 412 are formed with an interval in the vertical direction. Thereby, the posture when the right first slider 410 slides can be stabilized.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the right first slider 410 has a spring mounting portion 413 to which one end of the spring 408 is attached, a locking projection 414 that contacts the stopper 325b of the right locking device 320 shown in FIG. An intermediate gear 415 provided freely, a contact portion 416 that contacts a first buffer body 351 (FIG. 14) described later, and a detection piece 417 detected by a lower right detection sensor 355 (FIG. 14). ing. The intermediate gear 415 that is rotatably provided meshes with a fixed rack 407 that is fixed to the front cover body 310.

  The right second slider 420 is attached to the right end of the lifting frame 500. As shown in FIG. 11, the right second slider 420 is formed with two guide bar insertion holes 421 and 422. The diameters of the guide bar insertion hole 421 and the guide bar insertion hole 422 are larger than the maximum diameter of the right guide bar 405. Therefore, the right second slider 420 can slide freely along the extending direction of the inserted right guide bar 405. The guide bar insertion hole 421 and the guide bar insertion hole 422 are formed with an interval in the vertical direction. Thereby, the attitude | position at the time of the right 2nd slider 420 sliding can be stabilized.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the right second slider 420 includes a rack gear portion 423 formed in the vertical direction and a contact portion 424 that contacts a second buffer body 352 (FIG. 14) described later. The rack gear part 423 meshes with an intermediate gear 415 provided on the right first slider 410. As a result, when the right first slider 410 moves up and down with respect to the fixed rack 407 and the intermediate gear 415 rotates, the right second slider 420 receives the rotation of the intermediate gear 415 and moves to the right first slider 410. On the other hand, it fluctuates up and down.

  The elevating unit 406 has a screw thread (not shown) formed on the inner peripheral surface, and the screw thread meshes with a screw thread formed on the outer peripheral surface of the right guide bar 405. Thereby, by rotating the right guide bar 405, the elevating part 406 moves in the vertical direction. The elevating part 406 includes an insertion piece 406a inserted into a guide groove (not shown) formed in the front cover 310 and extending in the vertical direction, and a detection piece 406b to be detected by an upper right detection sensor 356 (FIG. 14) described later. doing. By inserting the insertion piece 406 a into a guide groove (not shown) formed in the front cover body 310, the elevating unit 406 does not rotate due to the rotation of the right guide bar 405 and maintains its posture. Move up and down. As described above, the elevating unit 406 moves in the vertical direction by rotating the right guide bar 405.

  The spring 408 is, for example, a tension coil spring, and one end thereof is attached to a spring attaching portion 413 formed on the right first slider 410. On the other hand, the other end of the spring 408 is attached to the spring attachment portion 311b of the front cover body 310 shown in FIGS. The natural length of the spring 408 is set so that the spring 408 extends even when the right first slider 410 moving in the vertical direction is at the highest position (even in the shortest state). As a result, the right first slider 410 is always biased upward by the spring 408.

  Next, the left side mechanism for moving the lifting frame 500 up and down will be described.

  The screen mechanism 400 includes a left guide bar 455 that serves as a guide shaft when the elevating frame 500 is moved up and down. On the outer peripheral surface of the left guide bar 455, a spiral thread is cut. The upper end of the left guide bar 455 is rotatably supported by a bearing 459 fixed to the front cover body 310. A driven gear 454 is fixed to the lower end of the left guide bar 455. The driven gear 454 is rotatably attached to the motor attachment portion 451.

  The motor attachment portion 451 is attached to the front cover body 310 shown in FIG. The elevating motor 452 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by a special screen control board 135 (FIG. 2). Since the lifting motor 452 rotates in synchronization with the driving pulse, the driving shaft (not shown) can be rotated by a predetermined angle. The drive shaft (not shown) passes through the motor mounting portion 451 and is connected to the drive gear 453 that meshes with the driven gear 454. Accordingly, the left guide bar 455 to which the driven gear 454 is attached at the lower end can be rotated by driving the lifting motor 452.

  A left first slider 460, a left second slider 470, and an elevating part 456 are inserted through the left guide bar 455.

  The left first slider 460 is formed with two guide bar insertion holes 461 and 462 as shown in FIG. The diameters of the guide bar insertion hole 461 and the guide bar insertion hole 462 are larger than the maximum diameter of the left guide bar 455. Therefore, the left first slider 460 can slide freely along the extending direction of the inserted left guide bar 455. The guide bar insertion hole 461 and the guide bar insertion hole 462 are formed with an interval in the vertical direction. Thereby, the attitude | position at the time of the left 1st slider 460 sliding can be stabilized.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the left first slider 460 includes a spring mounting portion 463 to which one end of the spring 458 is attached, a locking projection 464 that contacts the stopper 335b shown in FIG. It is detected by a gear 465, a contact portion 466 that contacts a third buffer 353 (FIG. 14) described later, a rack gear portion 467 shown in FIG. 11 formed in the vertical direction, and a lower left detection sensor 357 (FIG. 14). Detection piece 468. The intermediate gear 465 that is rotatably provided meshes with the rack gear portion 481 of the fixing portion 480 fixed to the front cover body 310. The rack gear portion 467 (FIG. 11) meshes with a small-diameter gear 482 (FIG. 10) described later of the fixed portion 480.

  The second left slider 470 is attached to the left end portion of the lifting frame 500. The left second slider 470 is formed with two guide bar insertion holes 471 and 472 as shown in FIG. The diameters of the guide bar insertion hole 471 and the guide bar insertion hole 472 are larger than the maximum diameter of the left guide bar 455. Therefore, the left second slider 470 can slide freely along the extending direction of the inserted left guide bar 455. The guide bar insertion hole 471 and the guide bar insertion hole 472 are formed with an interval in the vertical direction. Thereby, the attitude | position at the time of the left 2nd slider 470 sliding can be stabilized.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the left second slider 470 includes a rack gear portion 473 formed in the vertical direction and a contact portion 474 that contacts a fourth buffer body 354 (FIG. 14) described later. The rack gear portion 473 meshes with an intermediate gear 465 provided on the left first slider 460. Accordingly, when the left first slider 460 moves up and down with respect to the fixed portion 480 and the intermediate gear 465 rotates, the left second slider 470 receives the rotation of the intermediate gear 465 and moves to the left first slider 460. On the other hand, it fluctuates up and down.

  The elevating part 456 has a thread (not shown) formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof, and the thread engages with a screw thread formed on the outer peripheral surface of the left guide bar 455. Accordingly, by rotating the left guide bar 455, the elevating unit 456 moves in the vertical direction. The elevating part 456 includes an insertion piece 456a inserted into a guide groove (not shown) formed in the front cover body 310 extending in the vertical direction, and a detection piece 456b detected by an upper left detection sensor 358 (FIG. 14) described later. Have. By inserting the insertion piece 456 a into a guide groove (not shown) formed in the front cover body 310, the elevating part 456 maintains its posture without being rotated by the rotation of the left guide bar 455. Move up and down. Thus, the elevating part 456 moves in the vertical direction by rotating the left guide bar 455.

  The spring 458 is, for example, a tension coil spring, and one end thereof is attached to a spring attachment portion 463 formed on the left first slider 460. On the other hand, the other end of the spring 458 is attached to the spring attachment portion 312b of the front cover body 310 shown in FIG. The natural length of the spring 458 is set so that the spring 458 extends even when the first left slider 460 that moves in the vertical direction is at the highest position (even in the shortest state). As a result, the left first slider 460 is constantly biased upward by the spring 458.

  The fixing portion 480 is fixed to the front cover body 310 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the fixed portion 480 includes a rack gear portion 481 formed in the vertical direction, a two-stage gear 484 in which a small diameter gear 482 and a large diameter gear 483 are integrally formed, and a winding device 700. And a shaft support portion 485 that is rotatably supported. As described above, the small diameter gear 482 of the two-stage gear 484 meshes with the rack gear portion 467 (FIG. 11) of the left first slider 460. On the other hand, the large-diameter gear 483 of the two-stage gear 484 meshes with a rotating gear 750 of the winding device 700 described later. As a result, the second gear 484 rotates as the left first slider 460 moves up and down, whereby the winding device 700 can be rotated.

(Configuration of lifting frame 500)
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the lifting frame 500 as seen from the rear. As described above, in the lifting frame 500, the right second slider 420 is screwed to the right end with the screw 491, and the left second slider 470 is screwed to the left end with the screw 492. Thereby, the elevating frame 500 moves up and down together with the right second slider 420 and the left second slider 470. The elevating frame 500 includes a decorative frame 510 having a decoration on the front surface, a screen support portion 530 that supports the special screen 600, a press plate 520 that presses and holds the special screen 600 against the screen support portion 530, A spring 551 and a spring 552 that connect the decoration frame 510 and the screen support portion 530, and a rear cover 540 that constitutes a rear portion of the elevating frame 500 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a decoration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front surface of the decoration frame 510. The decoration frame 510 is provided with a decoration banner 511 and a decoration banner 512 arranged on the left and right of the special screen 600. As shown in FIG. 12, a spring fixing portion 513 to which the upper end of the spring 551 is hooked and a spring fixing portion 514 to which the upper end of the spring 552 is hooked are formed on the rear surface of the decoration frame 510.

  A presser plate 520 is screwed to the screen support portion 530 in a state where the upper part (upper side) of the special screen 600 is sandwiched. Four screws 553 are used for screwing the presser plate 520. Thereby, the upper part (upper side) of the special screen 600 is supported by the screen support part 530. The screen support portion 530 is formed with a spring fixing portion 531 to which the lower end of the spring 551 is fixed and a spring fixing portion 532 to which the lower end of the spring 552 is fixed. As a result, the screen support 530 is suspended from the decorative frame 510 via the spring 551 and the spring 552. Therefore, when the special screen 600 is pulled downward, the spring 551 and the spring 552 are extended, and the special screen 600 is pulled out from the lifting frame 510. On the other hand, when the downward pull of the special screen 600 is eliminated, the spring 551 and the spring 552 are restored to the original state, and the special screen 600 is pulled back to the lifting frame 510. In the present embodiment, the spring 551 and the spring 552 are always installed in a state of being pulled and extended from the special screen 600. Thereby, the tension from the spring 551 and the spring 552 always acts on the special screen 600. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special screen 600 from being bent.

  The rear cover 540 is screwed to the decorative frame 510 with screws 555. Between the decoration frame 510 and the rear cover 540, an accommodation space for the screen support portion 530 that holds the upper portion (upper side) of the special screen 600 is formed.

(Configuration of winding device 700)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winding device 700 includes a large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 that is a core member that winds the special screen 600 on the outer periphery, a small-diameter cylindrical portion 720 connected to the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710, and a shaft support portion 485. A pivot shaft 730 pivotally supported by a pivot shaft 730, a pivot gear 750 fixed to the tip of the pivot shaft 730, and a pivot support portion 315 formed on the front cover body 310 shown in FIG. 740.

  13A and 13B are views of the winding device 700, where FIG. 13A is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view cut along a cross-sectional line bb in FIG. The winding device 700 sandwiches the lower portion (lower side) of the special screen 600 between the first divided portion 760 and the second divided portion 770 that are fastened and integrated by a plurality of screws 761 and the second divided portion 770. And a presser plate 780 to be fixed.

  The first divided portion 760 has a large-diameter portion 760a obtained by dividing the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 shown in FIG. 10 into approximately two equal parts, and a small-diameter portion 760b obtained by dividing the small-diameter cylindrical portion 720 shown in FIG. doing. The first divided portion 760 is screwed to the second divided portion 770 with a plurality of screws 761. The cross section of the large-diameter portion 760a of the first divided portion 760 does not satisfy the central angle of 180 degrees as shown in FIG. 13 (b), and therefore, between the first divided portion 760 and the second divided portion 770. A gap W is formed. The gap W is a gap for passing the special screen 600.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the second divided portion 770 has a large-diameter portion 770a obtained by dividing the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 shown in FIG. 10 into approximately two equal parts and a small-diameter cylindrical portion 720 shown in FIG. The small-diameter portion 770b, the rotation shaft 730, the rotation gear 750, and the rotation shaft 740 are provided. In addition, two projections 770c for positioning the special screen 600 are formed on the large diameter portion 770a. By passing two insertion holes 600b formed in the lower portion of the special screen 600 through the two protrusions 770c, the special screen 600 can be positioned with respect to the second divided portion 770. The presser plate 780 is placed on the lower portion of the special screen 600 positioned in this manner, and is fastened to the large diameter portion 770a with a screw 781. As a result, the lower portion (lower side) of the special screen 600 is held between the second divided portion 770 and the presser plate 780. As shown in FIG. 13B, the special screen 600 attached to the second divided portion 770 by the presser plate 780 is wound around the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 in the clockwise direction in the drawing through the gap W.

  Note that the outer peripheral shape of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 that winds the special screen 600 on the outer periphery is not strictly circular. Most of the outer periphery of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 overlaps with the same virtual circle, but the outer periphery in the noncircular section L of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 shown in FIG. 13B is formed inside the virtual circle. ing. Therefore, when the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 is traced counterclockwise in FIG. 13B, the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 bites inward from where it reached the noncircumferential section L, and gradually moves away from the virtual circle. Accordingly, a step t is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 with the insertion portion 782 into which the special screen 600 is inserted as a boundary. By this step t, it is possible to make the floating 601 from the inevitable large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 generated at the bent portion 600a of the special screen 600 inconspicuous. Thereby, when the special screen 600 is wound up, it is possible to suppress a problem that the floating screen 601 rises around the center, and the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 can be wound up compactly.

(About the buffer bodies 351 to 354 and the detection sensors 355 to 358)
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the screen mechanism 400 when the elevating frame 500 is at the lowest position. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the screen mechanism 400 when the lifting frame 500 is at the highest position. 14 and 15, in addition to the screen mechanism 400, four buffer bodies 351 to 354 and four detection sensors 355 provided on the front cover body 310 (FIG. 7) or the rear cover body 340 (FIG. 7). ˜358 are illustrated.

  The four buffer bodies 351 to 354 are made of, for example, urethane, and soften the shock when the ascending sliders collide and stop. As shown in FIG. 15, the buffer body 351 is disposed so as to contact the right first slider 410, and the buffer body 352 is disposed so as to contact the right second slider 420. The buffer body 351 is softer than the buffer body 352. Similarly, the buffer body 353 is disposed so as to contact the left first slider 460, and the buffer body 354 is disposed so as to contact the left second slider 470. The buffer body 353 is softer than the buffer body 354.

  The four detection sensors 355 to 358 are, for example, photosensors, and the presence or absence of the detection piece is determined by detecting that the detection piece blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit.

(Regarding the operation of the screen mechanism 400)
Next, a specific operation of the screen mechanism 400 having the above-described configuration will be described.

  In the screen mechanism 400 shown in FIG. 14, the elevating frame 500 is at the lowest position, and the special screen 600 is in a winding state wound around the winding device 700. The right second slider 420 is in a state of being pushed down by the elevating unit 406 at the lowest position. Further, the second left slider 470 is in a state of being pushed down by the elevating unit 456 at the lowest position. At this time, the detection piece 417 (FIG. 10) formed on the first right slider 410 is detected by the lower right detection sensor 355. Further, the detection piece 468 (FIG. 10) formed on the first left slider 460 is detected by the lower left detection sensor 357. Thus, the lower right detection sensor 355 and the lower left detection sensor 357 are used as sensors for detecting whether or not the elevating frame 500 is at the lowest position.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the elevating frame 500 is in the lowest position, the power of each solenoid of the right locking device 320 and the left locking device 330 shown in FIG. 7 is turned off. Thereby, the stopper 325b of the right locking device 320 can be brought into contact with the locking protrusion 414 formed on the right first slider 410 from above. Similarly, the stopper 335b of the left locking device 330 can be brought into contact with the locking projection 464 formed on the left first slider 460 from above. Thereby, the upward movement of the right first slider 410 and the left first slider 460 is restricted.

  When raising the elevating frame 500 from the state shown in FIG. 14, first, the elevating motor 402 and the elevating motor 452 are driven to rotate the right guide bar 405 and the left guide bar 455. At this time, the driving of the lifting motor 402 and the driving of the lifting motor 452 may be performed simultaneously or at different timings. Thereby, the raising / lowering part 406 and the raising / lowering part 456 raise along each guide bar, and reach | attain an upper end soon. Accordingly, the detection piece 406b of the elevating unit 406 is detected by the upper right detection sensor 356, and the detection piece 456b of the elevating unit 456 is detected by the upper left detection sensor 358. As described above, the upper right detection sensor 356 is used as a sensor for detecting whether the elevating unit 406 is at the upper end of the right guide bar 405. Further, the upper left detection sensor 358 is used as a sensor for detecting whether the elevating unit 456 is at the upper end of the left guide bar 455.

  When the elevating unit 406 and the elevating unit 456 are lifted in this way, the upward movement of the right first slider 410 and the right second slider 420 is limited only by the stopper 325b, and the left first slider 460 and the left second slider 470. Is limited only by the stopper 355b.

  Next, the power supplies of the solenoids of the right locking device 320 and the left locking device 330 shown in FIG. 7 are simultaneously turned on. Thereby, the stopper 325b and the stopper 355b move forward, and the locked state is released.

  When the locked state by the stopper 325b is released, the right first slider 410 is pulled upward along the right guide bar 405 by the urging force of the spring 408. At this time, since the intermediate gear 415 attached to the right first slider 410 is engaged with the fixed rack 407 fixed to the front cover body 310 (FIG. 7), the intermediate gear 415 is rotated upward in the direction of the arrow Y1. Move to. Further, the intermediate gear 415 meshes with the rack gear portion 423 of the right second slider 420. As a result, the right second slider 420 rises with respect to the right first slider 410 in response to the rotation of the intermediate gear 415. Therefore, the rising speed of the right second slider 420 is faster than the rising speed of the right first slider 410.

  Soon, the right first slider 410 collides with the buffer body 351, and then the right second slider 420 collides with the buffer body 352. As a result, the right first slider 410 and the right second slider 420 are stopped. In the present embodiment, each buffer is arranged so that the timing at which the right first slider 410 collides with the buffer 351 is earlier than the timing at which the right second slider 420 collides with the buffer 352. Yes. In addition, the buffer body 351 that collides quickly with the slider is made of a softer material than the buffer body 352 that collides late.

  Similarly, when the locked state by the stopper 335 b is released, the left first slider 460 is pulled upward along the left guide bar 455 by the urging force of the spring 458. At this time, the intermediate gear 465 attached to the left first slider 460 meshes with the rack gear portion 481 of the fixed portion 480, and thus moves upward while rotating. Further, the intermediate gear 465 meshes with the rack gear portion 473 (FIG. 15) of the left second slider 470. As a result, the left second slider 470 moves upward relative to the left first slider 460 in response to the rotation of the intermediate gear 465. Therefore, the rising speed of the left second slider 470 is faster than the rising speed of the left first slider 460.

  Soon, the left first slider 460 collides with the buffer body 353, and then the left second slider 470 collides with the buffer body 354. As a result, the left first slider 460 and the left second slider 470 are stopped. In the left side mechanism, each buffer body is arranged so that the timing at which the left first slider 460 collides with the buffer body 353 is earlier than the timing at which the left second slider 470 collides with the buffer body 354. Yes. In addition, the buffer body 353 that collides quickly with the slider is made of a softer material than the buffer body 354 that collides late.

  In this way, the locked state between the stopper 325b and the stopper 335b is released simultaneously. Therefore, since the left and right moving mechanisms are lifted at the same time, the lifting frame 500 is lifted while maintaining its posture. As the elevating frame 500 is raised, the special screen 600 is pulled out. In this way, the elevating frame 500 rises at a stretch to the highest position, and the special screen 600 can be set to the uppermost position.

  Note that the winding device 700 rotates as the lifting frame 500 rises. As described above, the rack gear 467 (FIG. 11) formed on the rising first left slider 460 meshes with the small-diameter gear 482 (FIG. 10) of the two-stage gear 484. Further, the large-diameter gear 483 (FIG. 10) of the two-stage gear 484 meshes with the rotating gear 750 of the winding device 700. As a result, when the left first slider 460 is raised, the two-stage gear 484 attached to the fixed portion 480 is rotated, and the winding device 700 having the rotation gear 750 is rotated. Thus, since the vertical movement of the elevating frame 500 and the rotating operation of the winding device 70 can be interlocked, the special screen 600 can be pulled out and wound without being bent.

  When lowering the elevating frame 500 from the state shown in FIG. 15, first, the elevating motor 402 and the elevating motor 452 are driven in the opposite direction to the above. As a result, the elevating unit 406 descends while pressing the right second slider 420, and the elevating unit 456 descends while pressing the left second slider 470. As a result, the elevating frame 500 is lowered, and the special screen 600 is wound around the rotating winding device 700. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the elevating frame 500 is lowered to the lowest position, and the elevating motor 402 and the elevating motor 452 are stopped. When the elevating frame 500 moves to the lowest position, the detection piece 417 (FIG. 10) formed on the first right slider 410 is detected by the lower right detection sensor 355, and the detection piece 468 (formed on the left first slider 460). FIG. 10) is detected by the lower left detection sensor 357.

  The vertical movement of the lifting frame or the like may be performed based on the detection results of the detection sensors 355 to 358, or may be performed based on the rotation angles of the drive shafts of the lifting motor 402 and the lifting motor 452. Moreover, you may make it control combining both.

(About effects, etc.)
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, for example, in the right moving mechanism, the first buffer 351 and the second buffer 352 for absorbing the shock are moved up and down. The positions of the frames 500 in the moving direction are different. As a result, the lifting frame 500 can be stopped by abutting at a plurality of locations. Therefore, the impact at the time of stopping can be dispersed. The same applies to the left moving mechanism.

  Further, by projecting the image projected by the projector 32 on the special screen 600 drawn out as the elevating frame 500 moves, it is possible to produce an effect that attracts the player. Moreover, since the impact when the elevating frame 500 stops can be reduced, the disturbance of the image projected on the special screen 600 can be suppressed.

  Further, as the moving means of the elevating frame 500, a right first slider 410 that slides and a right second slider 420 that slides in the same direction with respect to the right first slider 410 are provided. The lifting frame 500 is attached to the right second slider 420. Thus, by adopting a configuration in which the lifting frame 500 is moved via two sliders, a more compact configuration can be achieved as compared with a case where the same movement range is secured by one slider.

  Further, the second buffer 352 is disposed so as to contact the right second slider 420 so that the first buffer 351 contacts the right first slider 410. Thus, since the abutting portion is provided on the sliding slider, it is easy to abut at a plurality of locations. Thereby, the lifting frame 500 can be stabilized and stopped, and the impact at the time of stopping can be reduced.

  Further, a stopper 325b is provided for restricting the upward movement of the right first slider 410 biased upward by the spring 408. Accordingly, by releasing the restriction by the stopper 325b, the right first slider 410 can be lifted upward, and the lifting frame 500 and the special screen 600 can be lifted upward. Thereby, the production effect using the special screen 600 can be enhanced.

  Further, since the lifting frame 500 is provided on the second right slider 420 that slides in the same direction with respect to the first right slider 410, the lifting speed of the lifting frame 500 and the special screen 600 can be increased.

  The first buffer 351 is disposed so as to contact the contact portion 416 of the right first slider 410 before the second buffer 352 contacts the contact portion 424 of the right second slider 420. ing. As described above, the right first slider 410 has a lower ascending speed than the right second slider. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an impact generated by bringing the right first slider 410, which has a slow rising speed first, into contact with the buffer body 351, and to reduce the rising speed of the right second slider 420. The right second slider 420 is configured to be brought into contact with the second buffer 352 after the rising speed is reduced. Thereby, the impact at the time of stopping the raising / lowering frame 500 can be relieved.

  In addition, by configuring the first buffer body 351 that comes into contact first with a material that is softer than the second buffer body 352 that comes into contact later, it is possible to reduce the impact at the time of contact. In addition, by hardening the second shock absorber 352 that comes later, the right second slider 420 whose ascending speed has weakened can be surely stopped.

  A right second slider 420 is attached to the right end of the lift frame 500, a left second slider 470 is attached to the left end, and moving means for moving the lift frame 500 in the vertical direction is provided on each of the left and right sides. Thereby, the attitude | position of the raising / lowering frame 500 which moves up and down can be stabilized. In addition, since two shock absorbers are provided on the left and right sides of the lifting frame 500, the impact when stopping the lifting frame 500 can be reduced.

  In addition, a step t is formed on the outer periphery of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 with the insertion portion 782 of the special screen 600 as a boundary. Thereby, the floating 601 from the unavoidable large-diameter cylindrical portion 710 generated at the bent portion 600a of the special screen 600 inserted into the insertion portion 782 can be made inconspicuous. As a result, when the special screen 600 is wound up, the rise around the floating 601 portion can be suppressed, and the special screen 600 can be taken up compactly. Thereby, the malfunction that the special screen 600 is rubbed and damaged to a surrounding member can be suppressed.

  In addition, a housing portion 313 a for housing the winding device 700 is formed in the front cover body 310. Thereby, the special screen 600 wound up by the winding device 700 can be protected. Further, as described above, by providing the step t on the outer periphery of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 710, the special screen 600 can be compactly wound, so that the size of the accommodating portion 313a can be reduced.

  Further, a spring 551 and a spring 552 for applying tension to the special screen 600 are provided in the lifting frame 500. Thereby, the malfunction that the special screen 600 bends and the image projected is disturbed can be suppressed.

(About other forms)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the elevating frame 500 that moves together with the special screen 600 is described as an example of the moving body. However, the moving body may be in another form. For example, the moving body may be a decorative body that imitates a character that suddenly appears in the game area, or may be a liquid crystal display device that displays an effect image.

  Moreover, although the moving direction of the elevating frame 500 that is an example of the moving body has been described as the vertical direction, the moving direction may be the left-right direction or may be configured to be an oblique direction. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which drops and raises the raising / lowering frame located upwards rapidly. Also in this case, the features of the present invention, such as the arrangement of the shock absorber and the contact portion, the configuration of the slider, and the like can be employed.

  Further, two sliders that slide in the same direction are used to move the lifting frame 500 up and down, but the lifting frame 500 may be moved up and down using more sliders. In this case, you may make it provide the buffer body according to the number of the sliders to install. Further, the order of contact with the buffer body may also be contacted from a slider having a low moving speed. Moreover, you may make it comprise the thing of a softer material as the buffer body contact | abutted previously.

  Moreover, although the buffer body for absorbing the impact when stopping the elevating frame 500 is described as being fixed to a housing such as the front cover body 310, the mounting position is not particularly limited. For example, the shock absorber may be attached to a slider that moves in the vertical direction, and the shock absorber attached to the slider may be brought into contact with a contact portion provided in the housing and stopped.

  Moreover, although the buffer materials 351 to 354 have been described as being made of urethane, they may be made of a rubber material, a polystyrene foam, a cloth, or a gel material.

  The operation of the screen mechanism 400 described above has been described for the case where the lifting frame 500 is lifted at once by the biasing force of the spring 408 and the spring 458. However, the lifting frame 500 is lifted in accordance with the lifting of the lifting unit 406 and the lifting unit 456. You may make it make it. That is, from the state shown in FIG. 14, the lifting frame 500 can be lifted as the lifting and lowering portions 406 and 456 are lifted by releasing the locked state of the stopper 325 b and the stopper 335 b. With such a configuration, it is possible to produce an effect such that the elevating frame 500 is raised to an intermediate position between the highest position and the lowest position and then lowered.

(Example of special screen appearance effect processing)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special screen appearance effect process. The special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 16 is a process for projecting a predetermined effect image mainly on the main screen 5 and the special screen 600. The effect control CPU 120 executes a special screen control process (not shown) for controlling the position of the special screen 600 together with the process.

  In the special screen control process, the effect control CPU 120 first operates the elevating motors 402 and 452 until the elevating frame 500 reaches the highest position in response to the start of the special screen appearance effect process, and the elevating frame 500 is in the highest position. When it is determined that the lift motors 402 and 452 are reached, the lift motors 402 and 452 are stopped. As a result, the special screen 600 is set (the special screen 600 is in the uppermost stage). Subsequently, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines that it is a special screen lowering period to be described later, the lifting motors 402 and 452 are operated to lower the lifting frame 500. The special screen 600 is gradually stored on the front side of the screen 5 as the elevating frame 500 is lowered. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen 600 is stored based on signals transmitted from the lower right detection sensor 355 and the lower left detection sensor 357. When it is determined that the special screen 600 is stored, the lifting motors 402 and 452 are stopped, and the lowering of the lifting frame 500 is ended. Further, the stopper 325b and the stopper 335b are set to restrict the upward movement of the right first slider 410 and the left first slider 460.

  Now, the special screen appearance effect process shown in FIG. 16 will be described. In the special screen appearance effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special screen 600 is operable (step S901). Here, when the special screen appearance effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes the special screen control process and operates the elevating motors 402 and 452 to raise the special screen 600, but the elevating motor 402, Even if the control for operating 452 is performed, for some reason, for example, the gear that connects the lifting motors 402 and 452 and the left first slider 460 or the right first slider 410 may malfunction, the left first slider 460 or the right It is conceivable that the first slider 410 and the lifting frame 500 are detached. Therefore, it is determined here whether or not to continue the special screen appearance effect. When the special screen 600 does not operate normally, the special screen reach effect described later is not executed.

  When it is determined that the special screen 600 is not operable (step S901; NO), a special screen non-appearance effect that projects an effect image on the screen (main screen) 5 is executed (step S902). In the special screen non-appearance effect, the effect is executed by projecting the projection image on the screen 5 instead of executing the reach effect by the projection image of the special screen 600. Here, in this embodiment, when the specific super reach effect is started, the projection image from the projector 32 is displayed in the first color mode as the monochrome mode. When the special screen non-appearance effect in step S902 is executed, the color tone changing effect for changing the projection image from the first color mode to the second color mode C as the color mode is not executed. Therefore, the projection image at the time of executing the special screen non-appearance effect remains in the first color mode as the monochrome mode. The color change effect will be described in detail later.

  Note that the determination process in step S901 and the execution process of the special screen non-appearance effect in step S902 are not provided, so that the effect by the projection image is continued even if the drive mechanism of the special screen 600 is defective. Also good. As described above, the special screen control process for controlling the movement of the special screen 600 is a process different from the special screen appearance effect process for performing the projection control of the effect image. Even if there is, the effect by the projected image is continued.

  In the special screen control process for controlling the movement of the special screen 600, the storage state of the special screen 600 is determined based on the position signals transmitted from the lower right detection sensor 355 and the lower left detection sensor 357, and the upper right detection sensor. Based on the position signals transmitted from 356 and the upper left detection sensor 358, the set state of the special screen 600 is determined. The special screen 600 is not limited to this, and more sensors are provided in the movable range of the special screen 600, or a sensor (such as an optical sensor) capable of sequentially detecting where the special screen 600 is currently located is provided. If it is determined that some trouble has occurred in the movement of the special screen 600 even during the movement (in the middle of ascent or descent), a special screen non-appearance effect (step S902) is executed, or a predetermined image projection process ( Steps S904 and S909) may not be executed, or focus change processing (steps S905 and S910) may not be executed. By doing so, even if some trouble occurs in the special screen 600, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that occurs in the projected image.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when it is determined that the special screen 600 is operable (step S901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen rising period (step S903). The special screen rising period may be set in advance so as to be synchronized with the drive control of the special screen 600 by the special screen control process in the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content of the special screen appearance effect. The same applies to the periods such as the special screen uppermost stop period, the special screen lowering period, and the special screen storage period, which are the determination targets in the processes of steps S906, S908, and S914 described later.

  When it is determined that it is the special screen rising period (step S903; YES), the effect control CPU 120 projects a predetermined image (step S904). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image, and changes the focus of the projected image from the main screen 5 to the special screen 600 (step S905), and adjusts the focus according to the special screen 600. To do. Here, when the focus of the image is changed from the main screen 5 to the special screen 600, the projector 32 is once returned from the first normal position to the original position and then moved to the second normal position. When the focus of the image is changed from the special screen 600 to the main screen 5 in the process of step S910 described later, the projector 32 is temporarily returned from the second normal position to the original position and then moved to the first normal position. Let In other words, in this embodiment, when the projector 32 is moved from one of the first positive position and the second positive position to the other for changing the focus of the image, the projector 32 is moved from the original position to the target position. The structure to let you adopt is adopted. By doing in this way, the position of the focus according to the projection target can be made more accurate. In the configuration employing the focus control by the movement through the origin position of the projector 32 as described above, the projection image is likely to be distorted during the focusing. For this reason, it is particularly useful to display a predetermined image when the focus is changed in this way, and it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player. Note that the movement through the origin position of the projector 32 does not have to be employed in focusing.

  After execution of step S905 or when it is not the special screen rising period (step S903; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is the special screen top stage stop period corresponding to the period during which the special screen 600 is stopped at the top stage. It is determined whether or not (step S908).

  When it is determined that it is the special screen top stage stop period (step S908), the CPU 120 for effect control displays and executes the special screen reach effect on the special screen 600 (step S907).

  After execution of step S907 or when it is not the special screen top stage stop period (step S908; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the special screen lowering period corresponding to the period during which the special screen 600 is descending. Determination is made (step S908).

  When it is determined that it is the special screen lowering period (step S908; YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image (step S909). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 causes the projector 32 to project a predetermined image, changes the focus of the projected image from the special screen 600 to the main screen 5 (step S910), and adjusts the focus according to the screen 5. .

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color tone change effect execution determination flag is on (step S911). If the color change effect execution determination flag is on (step S911; YES), the color change effect is executed (step S912). On the other hand, when the color tone change effect execution determination flag is in the OFF state (step S911; NO), the color tone non-change effect is executed (step S913). Here, the “color tone changing effect” is to change the color tone of the image projected by the projector 32 in accordance with the movement of the special screen 600 from the set state (an example of the first position) to the stored state (an example of the second position). It is a production to do. On the other hand, the “color tone non-change effect” is an effect that does not change the color tone of the image projected by the projector 32 in accordance with the movement of the special screen 600. In this embodiment, when execution of the color tone non-change effect is determined, the color tone change effect is not executed.

  For example, in the variable display start setting process (S171), whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed is determined. Here, in the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result. The effect control CPU 120 displays the final stop symbol based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. decide. For example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, “probability change (big hit)”, etc. is there. If the special figure display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, the production control CPU 120 determines the combination of the final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination, and the non-reach If it is not a variation pattern, the combination of the definite decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. In this case, a decorative symbol with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating random values for determining the decorative symbols of each combination updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 and stores them in the ROM 121 in advance. Various finalized decorative symbols may be determined by referring to the stored decorative symbol determination table for each combination. When the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 also determines a combination of decorative symbols (temporary stop symbols) to be temporarily stopped and displayed. For example, after the final stop symbol is determined, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of determining whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect when the variation pattern corresponds to “specific super reach”. In addition, it is desirable that the big hit expectation degree of the variation pattern in which the specific super reach effect is executed is high. For example, the expectation level for jackpot may be the highest in reach production. By doing in this way, a player's expectation can be raised by the special screen 600 appearing.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the color tone changing effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 17, the execution ratio of the color tone changing effect and the color tone non-changing effect depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit (specific super reach)” or “losing (specific super reach)”. Is stipulated. In the example of FIG. 17, when the color tone changing effect is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” compared to the case where the color tone changing effect is not executed (when the color tone non-changing effect is executed). It is configured to be high. Further, when the color tone non-change effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “lost” is higher than when the color tone change effect is executed. Since it did in this way, it can be made to pay attention to whether a color tone change production is performed. The determination example in FIG. 17 is defined by, for example, a table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and the effect control CPU 120 uses the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter to determine the tone change effect to be updated. Various determinations are made by extracting numerical data indicating numerical values and referring to the table. For example, the color change effect execution determination flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is set to an on state when execution of the color change effect is determined, and cleared to an off state after execution of steps S912 and S913. .

  After the execution of steps S912 and S913, or if NO is determined in step S908, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special screen storage period is in accordance with the period during which the special screen 600 is stopped in the storage state. Determination is made (step S914).

  When it is determined that it is the special screen storage period (step S914; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes by displaying the winning result display effect on the main screen 5 (step S915). The winning result display effect is an effect displayed on the main screen 5 after the special screen 600 is stored, and is an effect in which a big hit combination or a lost combination is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  After the processing in steps S915 and S902, or when it is determined that it is not the special screen storage period (step S914; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special screen appearance effect processing.

(Example of special screen appearance effect operation)
Next, an example of the special screen appearance effect operation will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the special screen appearance effect is executed during the execution period of the specific super reach effect. The special screen 600 does not appear until the special screen appearance effect is executed except for the initial operation. When the special screen 600 does not appear, the special screen 600 is projected from the projector 32 onto the main screen 5. The focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is in accordance with the main screen 5.

  FIG. 18 (A) shows a state where reach is established after the variable display of decorative symbols is started (reach state). In the reach state, two decorative symbols are displayed as reach symbols in the upper left and right positions of the main screen 5, and the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner between them. The decorative symbols displayed on the left and right are the common “7” symbols. In the center of the main screen 5, a main character displayed in the main character image MC (hereinafter also referred to as “main character MC”) is displayed. In accordance with the establishment of such reach, an effect (specific super reach effect) corresponding to the specific super reach is executed. The specific super reach effect is an effect including a special screen reach effect and a color tone change effect (or a color tone non-change effect). In this embodiment, when the specific super reach effect is started, the projection image from the projector 32 is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode. When the color tone changing effect is executed, the image displayed on the main screen 5 among the projected images is displayed in the second color mode CL2 as the color mode. The color mode in this embodiment is, for example, a combination of 3 primary colors or 4 primary colors, and includes a full color mode. When the color tone changing effect is not executed (that is, when the color tone non-changing effect is executed), for example, until the specific super reach effect ends or the decorative design is stopped and displayed, the projector 32 The projected image remains in a monochrome mode.

  When the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 18B, the elevating frame 500 rises on the front side of the main screen 5, and the special screen 600 gradually appears on the front side of the main screen 5. While the elevating frame 500 is raised and the special screen 600 is set, the effect control CPU 120 changes the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 from the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 to the focus corresponding to the special screen 600. change.

  Here, while the special screen 600 is set, a part of the image projected from the projector 32 is displayed on the main screen 5 and the other part is displayed on the special screen 600. Further, the distance from the projector 32 to the main screen 5 and the distance from the special screen 600 are different. For this reason, the image projected from the projector 32 when the special screen 600 is set has a focus corresponding to one of the main screen 5 and the special screen 600, but the image projected on the other is in focus. May not be suitable for the player.

  Therefore, when the special screen 600 is set, the effect control CPU 120 projects a predetermined image with no white pattern as an image projected from the projector 32 as shown in FIG. Since the predetermined image does not include an image that allows the player to recognize a predetermined shape such as a person, a character, or a design, even if there is no focus, the player feels less uncomfortable. Further, even if the focus is changed while the predetermined image is displayed, the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be reduced.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19A, the predetermined image is continuously projected from the projector 32 until the elevating frame 500 is raised and the special screen 600 appears and is set. Even after the set state, the predetermined image may be continuously projected for a predetermined period. After the special screen 600 is set and projection of the predetermined image is completed, a special screen reach effect as shown in FIG. 19B is executed. For example, the effect may be displayed in the first color mode CL1 as a monochrome mode, and may be executed in a moving image mode in which the main character MC, other characters (not shown), background display, and the like are appropriately changed.

  When the special screen reach effect ends, the special screen 600 starts to descend. Then, for example, immediately after the special screen 600 starts to descend, the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is changed from the special screen 600 to that corresponding to the main screen 5. In this case, a predetermined image may be projected from the projector 32 in accordance with the focus change timing, as in the case where the special screen 600 is raised. Thereby, when changing a focus, the discomfort given to a player can be reduced.

  After the focus is changed to the one corresponding to the main screen 5, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the color tone changing effect is executed in accordance with the movement of the special screen 600 from the set state to the stored state. The The color tone changing effect is executed according to each of the special screen 600 in which the appearance area gradually narrows downward and the main screen 5 in which the exposure area gradually expands downward. Specifically, among the projected images from the projector 32, an image displayed on the special screen 600 that gradually narrows is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as a monochrome mode, and is gradually enlarged. 5 is displayed in the second color mode CL2 as the color mode. In this way, by changing the color tone of the projected image in conjunction with the operation of the special screen 600, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. When the color tone non-change effect is executed, the image projected on the main screen 5 remains the first color mode CL1 as a monochrome mode and is not changed. In this case, the images projected on the main screen 5 and the special screen 600 remain in the same first color mode CL1. In this way, by providing a pattern that changes the color tone and a pattern that does not change the color tone, it can be noted whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 17, when the color tone changing effect is executed, the ratio of controlling the big hit is higher than when the color tone non-changing effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player more interested in whether or not the color tone changing effect is executed, and to improve the game entertainment.

  After the special screen 600 is lowered, a color tone changing effect is executed, and after the special screen 600 is in the retracted state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (A) and (B), the main character MC is displayed on the special screen 600. After being displayed, the big hit combination of “7” “7” “7” is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the image projected on the main screen 5 shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B is the second color mode CL2 as the color mode. If the variable display result is determined to be “losing (specific super reach)”, for example, after displaying a character other than the main character MC, the loss combination (reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. For example, in the case of loss, the image projected on the main screen 5 shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B after the special screen 600 is accommodated is changed from the second color mode CL2 as the color mode to the monochrome mode. You may make it return to the 1st color aspect CL1 as. In this way, the special screen appearance effect ends. When the color tone change effect is not executed (that is, when the color tone non-change effect is executed), the projected image is not changed from the first color mode CL1 to the second color mode CL2, and the special screen 600 is lowered. Even so, the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode before the descent of the special screen 600 starts.

  Here, the special screen 600 is set and the effect image in the special screen reach effect executed as shown in FIG. 19B and the color tone change effect as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B are being executed. The effect images in are of the same type. Specifically, the images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone changing effect may be at least those showing the same effect content. For example, as shown in FIGS. 19 (B), 20 (A), and 20 (B), an image showing the same effect content is an icon image or character in images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone changing effect. The image (here, the main character MC) may be common, or the background pattern (background image pattern or the like) may be common. In addition, even if the common image is not used, the story in the specific super reach production and the special screen reach production is inherited even during the color change production, so the images before and after the color change by the color change production are changed. The same content may be shown. Further, in this embodiment, the color tone changing effect can be executed while the specific super reach effect is in progress, and the color changing effect is executed in the process in which the video (moving image) progresses according to the effect. As described above, the effect image is displayed in the still image mode during the execution of the color tone change effect, and the images before and after the color tone is changed by the color tone change effect may be exactly the same except that the color tone is different. In the above, when the special screen 600 is in the set state, the projection image is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode, and is projected onto the main screen 5 which is gradually exposed as the special screen 600 is lowered. Although the example in which the image to be performed is the second color mode CL2 as the color mode has been described, the color mode may be changed to the monochrome mode. That is, when the special screen 600 is in the set state, the projected image is displayed in the first color mode CL1 as the color mode, and the image projected on the main screen that is gradually exposed as the special screen 600 is lowered is monochrome. It is good also as the 2nd color aspect CL2 as an aspect.

  Further, the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 are not limited to those in which one is a monochrome mode and the other is a color mode. The first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 can adopt various modes as long as the player can make a difference that can be recognized as “the hue and color have changed”. For example, one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be a color mode, and the other may be a single color mode that is not monochrome (for example, a mode represented by gradation of a single color (such as red)). . Further, the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be a single color mode in which one of them is monochrome and the other is not monochrome, or one may be a single color mode by red and the other may be a single color mode by blue. (That is, the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be different from each other in a single color mode). Further, one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 may be a color mode or a monochrome mode, and the other may be a sepia mode. Further, one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 and the other may be in a negative / positive inversion relationship. In addition, since one of the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 is different in at least one of saturation, lightness, and contrast, a difference that allows the player to recognize a change in color tone is provided. You may make it take out.

  Further, in the color tone changing effect, not all of the image projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed may be displayed in the second color mode CL2. That is, at least a part of the image projected on the main screen 5 may be displayed in the second color mode CL2 in the color tone changing effect. For example, for an image showing important information in the game, the first color mode CL1 is not changed to the second color mode CL2, and the color tone changing effect is executed for the other images, and the second color mode CL2 is set. Also good. For example, with respect to decorative symbols (the number “7” in FIGS. 20A and 20B), the so-called fourth symbol, and the right-hand notification image when the big prize opening is on the right side of the game area, etc. The first color mode CL1 may be left as it is without changing to the two color mode CL2, and a color tone changing effect may be executed for the main character MC or the background image to obtain the second color mode CL2. In other words, the color pattern of the decorative design or the like may not be changed even during the color tone changing effect. In this way, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that the image showing the important information in the game changes. On the contrary, the character image such as the main character MC and the background image are not changed to the second color mode CL2 but remain in the first color mode CL1, and the color change effect is performed for an image showing important information such as a decorative pattern in the game. By executing the above and setting the second color aspect CL2, the player may be surprised and the interest may be improved. Further, a projection image (see FIG. 18A) displayed on the main screen 5 at the start of the specific super reach effect (see FIG. 18A), or a projection image (see FIG. 18) displayed on the special screen 600 at the start of the special screen reach effect. 19 (B)) may not all be the first color mode CL1. It suffices that at least a part of these projected images has the first color mode CL1.

  In addition, an area (an important display area) for displaying an image indicating important information in a game may be provided in advance at an end portion (for example, an upper end portion) of the main screen 5 or the like. FIG. 19 shows an example in which the elevating frame 500 reaches the upper end of the main screen 5 and the special screen 600 reaches the upper end of the main screen 5 when the special screen 600 is set. Even in the set state, an area that is not covered by the special screen 600 may be provided, and the area may be set as an important display area. In this way, an image showing important information in the game is displayed on the main screen 5 without being influenced by the behavior of the special screen 600, so that the player can be provided with a sense of security and user-friendly. is there.

  In addition, during the execution of the color tone changing effect shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the area in the vicinity of the elevating frame 500 is set to an intermediate color mode between the first color mode CL1 and the second color mode CL2 ( For example, a color calculated by averaging the color coordinates in the first color mode CL1 and the color coordinates in the second color mode CL2) may be subjected to blurring processing. In this way, even if a shift occurs between the movement control of the special screen 600 and the image control by the color tone changing effect due to some trouble, the shift can be made inconspicuous.

  In the above description, the example in which the projection image at the start of the specific super reach effect is, for example, the first color mode CL1 as the monochrome mode has been described. However, when the special screen reach effect is started, the first color mode CL1 is set, and when the color tone change effect is subsequently performed, the image projected onto the main screen 5 that is gradually exposed is set to the second color mode CL2. May be. In addition, the image projected on the main screen 5 after the color tone changing effect is executed and the special screen 600 is in the retracted state may remain in the second color mode CL2, or may be returned to the first color mode CL1. May be.

  In the above example, the focus of the image projected from the projector 32 is changed from the focus corresponding to the special screen 600 to the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 before the execution of the color tone change effect (or the color tone non-change effect). (Refer to step S910 in FIG. 16) has been described, but the focus may be changed according to the main screen 5 during or after the execution of the color tone effect. For example, the special screen 600 is stored and the focus is suddenly changed to the focus corresponding to the main screen 5 in accordance with the timing at which the main screen 5 is completely exposed. Can give a surprise to the player. Further, even if the predetermined screen projection immediately after the special screen 600 starts to be lowered (see step S909 in FIG. 16) is intentionally omitted, blurring due to out-of-focus is taken as an aspect of production, and the player is surprised. Good. Similarly, the projection processing of the predetermined image in step S909 may be omitted.

  In the above description, the example in which the color tone changing effect is performed when the special screen 600 moves (lowers) from the set state to the housed state has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. When the special screen 600 moves (rises) from the housed state to the set state, a color tone changing effect may be performed. Further, a color tone changing effect may be performed both when the special screen 600 is lowered and when it is raised. In this case, there are provided an effect pattern capable of changing the color tone when the special screen 600 is lowered from the set state to the stored state, and an effect pattern capable of changing the color tone when the special screen 600 is raised from the stored state to the set state. , When the performance according to the other performance pattern is executed rather than the one performance pattern, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state) is increased, so that the gaming interest is improved. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the special screen appearance effect, the elevating frame 500 provided in the special screen device 205 performs only one reciprocating up and down movement, and the special screen 600 is set once. 500 may move up and down two or more times. Further, even when the lifting frame 500 is between the highest position and the lowest position, the lifting frame may be stopped or the vertical movement direction may be changed. The special screen 600 is also movable between the first specific position and the second specific position in the set state, the storage state, and the section, and one of the first specific position and the second specific position of the special screen 600 According to the movement from one to the other, the color tone changing effect may be executable. That is, the color tone changing effect is not limited to the movement from one of the set state where the special screen 600 is at the highest position and the storage state where the special screen 600 is at the lowest position to the other.

  In the above embodiment, the special screen 600 appears from below when the elevating frame 500 is raised, but may appear from other directions. For example, the special screen may appear from above by lowering the descending frame, or the special screen may appear from the left and right sides. Further, a special screen fragment may appear from a plurality of directions including these or other directions, and may be combined in front of the main screen so that the special screen appears. Alternatively, the special screen may appear when the main screen 5 is retracted in any of the upper, lower, left and right directions. At this time, the main screen may be divided into a plurality of parts so that the special screen appears in different directions or in the same direction. Even in such a case, according to the movement of the special screen 600, a color change effect can be executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the special screen appearance effect in which the special screen 600 appears is executed in the specific super reach effect when the specific super reach variation pattern is determined. When the specific super reach production is executed, the big hit expectation is increased. In this way, the special screen appearance effect is executed in the specific super reach effect with a high expectation degree of jackpots, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when executing the special screen appearance effect, the special screen 600 is normally operated. Therefore, in the special screen appearance effect, when the special screen 600 rises, the special screen reach effect is executed, and when the special screen 600 does not rise, the special screen non-appearance effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the image projected on the main screen 5 from being defective by performing the focusing even though the special screen 600 is not operating normally.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a normal operation confirmation process (a process for executing a long initial operation) for confirming the normal operation of the special screen 600 when the power is turned on can be executed. At this time, during execution of the normal operation confirmation process, an image with a focus according to the special screen 600 is projected based on the normal operation of the special screen 600. For this reason, it can be confirmed that the focus adjustment control is operating normally.

  The special screen 600 is formed with a planar image display area, but a three-dimensional image display area like the main screen 5 may be formed. Further, the three-dimensional image display area may move relative to the image display area on the plane within the special screen.

  In addition, the contrast of the lower part of the image displayed in the image display area 5X is high (dark). The distance below the image display area 5X is longer than the distance from the projector 32 than above the image display area 5X. For this reason, the image displayed in the image display area 5X has a greater impression of being blurred than the image displayed above the image display area 5X. Therefore, the lower contrast of the image displayed in the image display area 5X is high (dark), so that the blur of the image displayed in the image display area 5X is softened. As a result, image representation can be suitably performed. Note that when adjusting the color tone of the image projected from the projector 32, the contrast may be adjusted or another adjustment method may be used.

  A color correction filter 28F is arranged between the projector 32 and the image display area 5X. For this reason, image representation can be suitably performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the color correction filter 28F is provided on the surface of the reflection mirror 28. If the image (light) emitted from the projector 32 passes, the color correction filter 28F is reflected. You may provide in positions other than the surface of the mirror 28. FIG. For example, it may be provided outside the lens in the projector 32 or may be provided on the surface of the main screen 5. Alternatively, it may be provided on the surface of the special screen 600. In other words, the color correction filter 28F may be disposed between the projector 32 and the reflection mirror 28, or may be disposed between the reflection mirror 28 and the screen (the main screen 5 and the special screen 600). Good.

  By providing the color correction filter 28F on the surface of the main screen 5 or the surface of the special screen 600, the contrast of the image displayed on one of the main screen 5 or the special screen 600 can be easily enhanced. The color correction filter 28F can correct the color tone, but may be one that can adjust other elements of the three attributes of color, such as hue. Further, instead of the color correction filter 28F, characteristics other than the three color attributes in the image projected from the projector 32 may be adjusted, or may be adjusted by appropriately combining the three color attributes.

  In addition, when adjusting the color tone bias, the color tone contrast of the image projected from the projector 32 may be adjusted instead of providing the color correction filter 28F. The contrast of the color tone of the image itself may be adjusted by the projector 32. If the adjustment cannot be made by the adjustment function of the projector 32, the adjustment by the adjustment function of the projector 32 is possible. For example, the color tone may be adjusted by video control such as adjusting the original image data of the image projected from the projector 32 in order to obtain a high level of tracking.

  In addition, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of wagers are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. A slot that can execute a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player The present invention can also be applied to a machine (for example, a slot machine equipped with one or more of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus)). As a means for displaying an image in such a slot machine, the projector, the screen, the sub LED, and the like described in the above embodiments and modifications may be provided.

  In addition, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention may also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score given by winning a game score or winning a game.

  In the above description, the game machine is a game machine that uses a game medium. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game medium such as a game ball. May be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 5 ... Screen (main screen)
28 ... Reflecting mirror 32 ... Projector 300 ... Special screen device 310 ... Front cover body 320 ... Right locking device 325b ... Stopper 330 ... Left locking device 340 ... Rear cover body 351-354 ... Buffer body 400 ... Screen mechanism 402, 452 ... Lifting motor 405 ... Right guide bar 406, 456 ... Lifting part 408, 458 ... Spring 410 ... Right first slider 420 ... Right second slider 455 ... Left guide bar 460 ... Left first slider 470 ... Left second slider 500 ... Elevating frame 551, 552 ... Spring 600 ... Special screen 700 ... Winding device 710 ... Large diameter cylindrical part

Claims (1)

A movable body, a moving means for moving the movable body between a standby position and an effect position, a first buffer for absorbing an impact generated when the movable body stops at the effect position, and A rendering device having a second buffer,
When the moving body is in the effect position, the first buffer body contacts the first contact portion of the moving means, the second buffer body contacts the second contact portion of the moving means,
The first buffer body and the second buffer body are provided so that positions in the moving direction of the moving body are different.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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