JP6545123B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative of a game machine. Some pachinko machines are configured to be in a state where the lottery probability is high (hereinafter referred to as "probably changed state" as appropriate) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2003-169935 (FIG. 1)

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, there is a problem that the amusement of the game can not be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is a main object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 1, a game board having a game area where game balls flow down;
An operation opening provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a game ball;
The ball entry detection means which detects the game ball which entered the operation opening,
Lottery means for performing a lottery capable of determining whether or not to cause the specific gaming state based on the detection of the game ball by the ball entry detection means;
In a gaming machine that causes the specific gaming state to occur when the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes a specific result.
A symbol display unit having a display area capable of variably displaying symbols;
Symbol control means indicating that the result of the lottery has become the identification result by displaying the symbols in a specific combination on the symbol display section;
The first operation of the first variable entering means as the specified gaming state after the symbol of the specific combination is displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol control means when the result of the lottery becomes the identification result The member is pivoted to make the first ball entry of a predetermined size enterable, and then the game is repeated a predetermined number of times with the first ball entry disabled due to the establishment of the predetermined condition. 1 first means for generating a specific gaming state,
When the result of the lottery is a specified result, the second movable member of the second variable entering means is operated during the period in which the first specified gaming state is occurring, and the first variable entering means A second entering ball entry smaller than the first entering ball entry formed by the player is put in a state capable of entering a second subject, and based on the detection of the game ball by the detecting means provided in the second entry ball exit, the second specified game And second means for generating a state,
The second means moves the second operation member linearly with respect to the specific passage partitioned from the gaming area, thereby advancing and retracting between the protruding state and the recessed state from the protruding state. A channel of the gaming ball having entered the specific passage from the gaming area is a passage provided on the downstream side of the specific passage, the passage being connected to the second ball entry port of the second variable ball entry means The second of the second variable entering means by switching to a second entrance side passage and a passage provided on the downstream side of the specific passage and discharging the game ball to the game area It is characterized in that the ball entrance is changed into a ball entry possible state and a ball entry impossible state.

[Operation and Effect] According to the invention described in claim 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement of the Yu technique.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine in the state where an inner frame and a front frame set were opened. It is a front view which shows the inner frame in the state which open | released front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view which disassembles and shows back composition of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit, 2nd control board unit, and back pack unit in a pachinko machine back surface. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view showing the back composition of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a support bracket. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view showing the back composition of the 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 1st symbol display apparatus. It is an explanatory view showing an outline of various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a missing symbol counter. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st design change processing processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting winning a prize processing. It is a flowchart which shows NMI interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows main processing by a payment control device. It is a flow chart which shows payment control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a rental ball control process. It is a front view of a variable display unit of a pachinko machine concerning an example. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. It is a figure showing the display of the combination of jackpot symbols. It is a figure showing the display of the combination of jackpot symbols. It is a front view which shows the principal part structure of the decorative component of Example 2. FIG. It is a side view which shows the principal part of a peristaltic member, and the structure of the periphery of it. FIG. 8 is a view for explaining the operation of the peristaltic member of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment. It is a front view which shows the principal part structure of the decorative component of Example 3. FIG. FIG. 14 is a view for explaining the operation of the peristaltic member of the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed schematic structure of the control system of the pachinko machine concerning a modification.

  The present specification also discloses the invention relating to the following gaming machines.

  Note that the first gaming state and the second gaming state refer to a jackpot state or a probability change state that provides a player with added value more than the jackpot state. In the definite change state, for example, based on the detection result that the game ball enters the starting opening by the detection means, the identification variation of the display effect in the display means is made by the various counter values acquired by random selection by random numbers. If it stops by a predetermined pattern and becomes a big hit, it means that the probability of becoming a big hit under a predetermined condition becomes high after that.

(0) When the detection means detects that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening, various counter values are drawn from the random numbers recorded in the control means based on the detection result, and when the predetermined counter value is obtained, the display means A gaming machine in which a first gaming state giving an added value to a player when the identification variation display displayed is stopped at a predetermined pattern and a second gaming state giving an added value different from the first gaming state ,
A game machine characterized by comprising second game state transition means for making a transition to a second game state with a first history before shifting to the second gaming state and a background different from the first history.
According to the invention described in the above (0), the second gaming state transition means is the same as the second gaming state in the same manner as the first process of transitioning to the second gaming state and the process different from the first process. Migrate. That is, since it is possible to shift to the second gaming state in a process different from the first process, the player can easily and clearly determine which process is to be transferred to the second game state. Can not. For example, when the identification variation display stops at a predetermined pattern, or before the stop, it is determined that the game mode is transitioned to the second game mode, and it is determined that the game mode is shifted to the second game mode. After going through the process of repeating the closing operation, it shifts to the second gaming state as before, but it also shifts to the second gaming state even when the big winning opening does not repeat the opening / closing operation. There are cases where you
That is, it becomes difficult for the player to specify the presence or absence of the transition to the second gaming state, and is illusion that the player suddenly transitions to the second gaming state. As a result, for the player, the sudden transition to the second gaming state increases the interest in the game, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0) ,
A game machine characterized in that the second game state transition means has a plurality of processes for transitioning to the second game state, and at least one of the processes is difficult to visually recognize.

According to the invention described in the above (1), the second gaming state transition means has a plurality of histories for transitioning to the second gaming state, and at least one of these histories becomes difficult to visually recognize ing. Therefore, when the game state is shifted to the second gaming state after passing through a history of difficulty in visual recognition, the player becomes even more difficult to notice that the history has passed. That is, even though the game is shifted to the second gaming state from the predetermined history among a plurality of players, the player is illusion that the game state is suddenly shifted to the second gaming state, so the game described in the above (0) Machine can be suitably implemented.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (0) or (1),
The second gaming state transition means is
Entry detection means for detecting entry of gaming balls;
Determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the second gaming state when the ball entry detection means detects entry of the game ball;
When it is determined by the determination means to shift to the second gaming state, it comprises a plurality of operation members that operate to indicate the transition to the second gaming state,
And, a game machine characterized in that at least one of the plurality of operation members is hard to see.

  According to the invention described in (2), the second gaming state transition means is composed of a ball entry detection means, a judgment means, and a plurality of operation members. The ball entering detection means detects the ball entering of the gaming ball. The determination means determines whether or not to shift to the second gaming state based on the detection result when the entering detection means detects the entering of the gaming ball. The plurality of operating members operate when it is determined that the second gaming state is to be shifted in the determination result of the determination means. At least one of the operating members is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

Therefore, when moving to the second gaming state based on the determination result of the determination means, when the operation member which is hard to view operates, it is more difficult for the player to notice that the operation member has operated. As a result, it is effective for making it appear that the game mode is suddenly switched to the second game mode. Therefore, the inventions of (0) and (1) can be suitably implemented.

  In the present invention, “difficult to visually recognize” refers to the shape of the operating member, the operation of the operating member, and a combination thereof. For example, when the shape of the operating member is small, or when the dynamic change of the operating member is small or quick, or when the combination is small and the dynamic change is small, and the operation is fast There is.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The operating member is
The big winning opening which repeats opening and closing operations of the door provided on the front side so as to enable winning of a plurality of game balls at the same time,
A gaming machine characterized by being a small winning opening that operates to open and close a door provided on the front side so as to be smaller than the big winning opening and without winning of a gaming ball or winning.

  According to the invention described in (3), the operation members are the big winning opening and the small winning opening. The special winning opening repeats the opening / closing operation so as to enable winning of a plurality of gaming balls at the same time when it is determined that the determination means shifts to the second gaming state. The small winning opening is smaller than the large winning opening, and when it is determined that the determination means shifts to the second gaming state, the opening / closing operation is performed so as not to win a game ball or to win a prize. That is, since one big winning opening has a large shape and repeats a large operation, it is easy for the player to visually recognize. The other small winning opening is smaller in shape and smaller in movement than the large winning opening, so it is difficult to see. Therefore, the player's awareness of the process of transitioning to the second gaming state is dispersed by the easy-to-see large winning opening and the hard-to-see small winning opening, and the shape and operation of the small-winning opening are difficult to see. , The player tends to overlook the process. As a result, it becomes effective to make the player illusion of the sudden transition to the second gaming state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), at least one of the plurality of operation members is a part of a decoration member disposed to operate on the game board surface. A game machine characterized by

  According to the invention described in (4), at least one of the plurality of operation members is a part of the decoration member disposed on the game board surface. That is, all or a part of the decorative member operates. In the conventional pachinko machine, since the transition to the second gaming state occurs by operating the special winning opening, it can not be expected that the predetermined decorative member operates to transition to the second gaming state. Therefore, when the predetermined decorative member operates and shifts to the second gaming state, the player can not know the process, which is effective for causing the player to be illusived of the sudden transition to the second gaming state. It becomes.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
A game machine characterized in that the display means is identification information change display means for displaying a change display effect of a pattern.

According to the invention described in (5), the identification information variation display means variably displays the pattern as the identification information which is the display effect based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and displays the variation stop result Display a variable display effect including Therefore, in the case of a gaming machine that performs variable display effects such as displaying the identification information in a fluctuating manner based on the establishment of the start condition and displaying the result of the fluctuation stop, when the player stops at a predetermined pattern 2 can be expected to shift to the gaming state. However, by providing the second gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state in a plurality of circumstances, transitioning to the second gaming state in circumstances different from the first circumstance for transitioning to the conventional second gaming state It is effective to carry out the gaming machines described in the above (0) and the above (1) to (7).

  The "identification information" in the present specification is display information such as a number pattern, a pattern or a pattern combining them, or other display information, and the transition to the second gaming state advantageous to the player is made. It is display information for making a player visually recognize establishment and failure.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The game is characterized in that the pattern is a pattern of numbers, characters, figures, and characters.

According to the invention described in (6), by dividing the pattern into numbers, characters, figures or patterns of characters, the variation display is stopped at any one pattern based on the result of the determination by the determination means. And a predetermined operation member can be operated. That is, by increasing the number of types of patterns, it is possible to make it difficult to determine which pattern to shift to the second gaming state, and when a plurality of patterns are shifted to the second gaming state. One of the operating members operates. Therefore, it is possible to further make it difficult for the player to judge the process of shifting to the second gaming state. That is, the gaming machine described in (0) and (1) to (5) can be suitably implemented.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (6),
The pattern consists of a plurality of sets for each pattern,
Display control means for controlling variable display of the pattern displayed on the display means;
Furthermore, even though the stop patterns after the variable display are not aligned by the combination of the predetermined symbols, they are aligned and stopped by the combination of the predetermined symbols, and the same display effect as the display effect performed when the second gaming state is reached Pseudo display instruction means for instructing the display control means to perform in a pseudo manner;
A game machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the invention described in (7), the display control means controls the variable display of the pattern displayed on the display means. The pseudo display instruction means is a display effect to be performed when the second game state is achieved after the combination of the predetermined patterns is achieved, although the stop patterns after the variable display are not aligned by the combination of the predetermined patterns. The display control means is instructed to perform the same display effect in a pseudo manner. For example, regardless of the first gaming state which is stopped at a predetermined pattern and is a big hit, the same display effect is performed when the display effect displayed on the display means at that time is in the second gaming state. Therefore, the player can not clearly determine what kind of state the gaming machine is in when it is in the second gaming state.

  Therefore, even if combinations of patterns other than the predetermined pattern are displayed on the display means at the time of operation of the operation member, awareness of the operation of the operation member is lost at this time. As a result, if the player continues playing the game without noticing that the combination of patterns has become uniform and the operating member operates to enter the second gaming state, the big hit continues in a sudden second gaming state The player is able to have more fun with the game. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  As display effects, the following may be mentioned in addition to the variable display of symbols. For example, display effects such as changing display of background patterns other than numbers and patterns (graphics) and patterns, changing the color of the background or switching the background color to blink may be mentioned.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Furthermore, sound generation means for outputting a sound or music while playing a game or interlocking with a display effect,
Voice control means for controlling the sound producing means;
Even if the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern, the same sound or music output from the sound generation means when the second game state is stopped by stopping at the predetermined pattern is simulated Pseudo voice instruction means for instructing the voice control means to output to
A game machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the invention described in (8), the sound generation means outputs sound or music while playing a game or interlocking with the display effect. The voice control means controls voice and the like outputted by the sound producing means. The pseudo voice instruction means is a sound or music output from the sound generation means when the second game state is entered after stopping at the predetermined pattern even though the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern. The voice control means is instructed to output the same one in a pseudo manner. In other words, the sound output from the sound generation means regardless of the normal state or the jackpot first game state not transitioning to the second gaming state or the sound output from the sound generation means when the music is in the second gaming state Since the same thing is output, the player can not clearly determine what kind of state the gaming machine is in when it is in the second gaming state.

  Therefore, even though the operation member has stopped by the predetermined pattern and the operation member has operated, the voice is to be output when becoming the second gaming state is being output when the normal state, the transition to the second gaming state Can be hard to notice. At this time, the player is not aware of the fact that the operation member is operating. As a result, if the player continues playing the game without noticing that the second gaming state is reached, the player suddenly notices that the jackpot has continuously entered the second gaming state. In contrast, you can have more fun. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  Note that, as the sound generation means, for example, those which can generate sounds such as a speaker and a buzzer are mentioned. In addition, voices and the like to be output when shifting to the second gaming state are set to lower the probability of pseudo output in the normal state.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
Furthermore, illumination effect control means for controlling the illumination effect by blinking of the illumination means for decoration while playing a game or interlocking with the display effect;
Although the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern, the same illumination effect as the lighting effect of lighting or blinking performed when the second game state is stopped by stopping at the predetermined pattern is simulated. Simulated illumination effect instructing means for instructing the illumination effect control means to perform;
A game machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the invention described in (9), the illumination effect control means controls the illumination effect by lighting and blinking of the illumination means for decoration while playing a game or interlocking with the display effect. The simulated lighting effect instructing means performs lighting and blinking lighting effects which are performed when the second game state is stopped by stopping at the predetermined pattern even though the stop pattern after the variable display is not stopped at the predetermined pattern. It instructs the illumination effect control means to perform the same illumination effect in a pseudo manner. In other words, regardless of the normal gaming state, the same lighting effect is performed as in the second gaming state, as the lighting effect by the lighting or blinking of the lighting means is the same as in the second gaming state. It becomes impossible to clearly determine whether the second gaming state has been reached.

  Therefore, in the first gaming state in which the lighting or blinking of the lighting means produced when entering the second gaming state is in the normal state or the big hit despite stopping the predetermined pattern and operating the operating member. By being rendered, it can be hard to notice that it will actually shift to the second gaming state. That is, at this time, the player is not conscious of the fact that the operation member is operating. As a result, if the player continues playing the game without noticing that the second gaming state is reached, the player suddenly notices that the jackpot has continuously entered the second gaming state. You can have more fun with you.

(10) When the detecting means detects that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening, various counter values are randomly drawn from the random numbers recorded in the main control means based on the detection results, and a predetermined counter value is obtained. When the identification variation display displayed on the display means stops at a predetermined pattern, a first gaming state for giving the player an added value to the game and a second gaming state for giving an added value different from the first gaming state In a game machine that
Launching means for launching game balls;
A game board having a game area to be made to flow down while giving behavior to a game ball fired by the launch means;
An operating member operating on the gaming board;
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition including the first gaming state and the second gaming state is established as a result of the lottery by the main control means;
A game machine comprising operation control means for controlling operation of the operation member based on the judgment result of the judgment means.

  According to the invention described in the above (10), the launching means launches the gaming ball. The game board has a game area which is allowed to flow down while giving behavior to the game balls fired by the launching means. The operating member operates on the game board. The determination means determines whether or not predetermined conditions including the first gaming state and the second gaming state are established as a result of the lottery by the main control means. The operation control means operates and controls the operation member based on the determination result of the determination means.

  That is, according to this configuration, since the operation member operates when predetermined conditions including the first gaming state and the second gaming state are satisfied, it is difficult to recognize the transition to the second gaming state. In other words, the player is illusion that the player suddenly shifts to the second gaming state and obtains added value to the game. As a result, the fun for the play game is increased and the interest for the game is improved.

  Note that the first gaming state and the second gaming state refer to a jackpot state or a probability change state that provides a player with added value more than the jackpot state. In the definite change state, for example, based on the detection result that the game ball enters the starting opening by the detection means, the identification variation of the display effect in the display means is made by the various counter values acquired by random selection by random numbers. If it stops by a predetermined pattern and becomes a big hit, it means that the probability of becoming a big hit under a predetermined condition becomes high after that.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10),
Furthermore, the game board has a large winning opening that repeats an opening / closing operation of a door provided on the front side of the game board so as to enable winning of a plurality of game balls simultaneously.
A small winning opening is formed to open and close the door provided on the front side of the gaming board so as to enable winning of the gaming ball in a smaller size than the large winning opening.
The operation member is a part of a decoration member disposed on the game board surface,
The decorative member is formed with a plurality of induction paths which can flow downward from the top to the bottom of the gaming ball,
One of the guide paths is formed to guide the game ball entering from the top to the small winning opening, and the guide path is in front of the small winning opening and different from the small winning opening side. Bifurcated in the direction,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation control means moves the operating member to the branch position in front of the small winning opening and prevents the game ball from flowing down to one of the induction paths on the small winning opening side. A game machine characterized in that the game ball is closed and the game ball is guided to the other.

  According to the invention described in (11), the game board has a large winning opening and a small winning opening. The special winning opening repeats the opening / closing operation of the door provided on the front side of the game board so as to enable winning of a plurality of game balls at the same time. The small winning opening operates to open and close the door provided on the front side of the game board so as to enable winning of the game ball smaller than the large winning opening. The operating member is part of a decorative member provided on the game board surface. The decorative member is formed with a plurality of induction paths which can flow downward from the top to the bottom of the game ball, and one of the induction paths is the small game ball entered from the top The guide path is formed to be guided to the winning opening, and the guiding path is branched in a direction different from the small winning opening side in front of the small winning opening. Further, the operation control means moves the operation member to the branch position in front of the small winning opening when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to one of the guiding paths on the small winning opening side. Close and guide the game ball to the other.

  That is, except when the predetermined condition is not established, the gaming ball does not enter the small winning opening. That is, since the operation members are operated in a timely manner while keeping the transition to the second gaming state only in a specific case, it can be difficult to understand that the transition to the second playing state is actually made. As a result, since the player continues playing the game in a state in which the state transitioning to the second gaming state is unclear, the transition to the second gaming state is illusive to occur suddenly, and the interest for the play game increases. Interest in the game is improved.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (10) or (11),
The predetermined condition is a case where a predetermined display effect is displayed on the display means in addition to the establishment of the conditions for the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The display effect is likely to be a suggested display effect at the time of the first gaming state and the second gaming state giving added value to the game of the player, or / and the first gaming state and the second gaming state A gaming machine characterized by being a pseudo-display effect to be suspected.

  According to the invention described in (12), preferably, the predetermined condition is a case where a predetermined display effect is displayed on the display means in addition to the establishment of the condition to the first gaming state and the second gaming state. The suggestion display effect is a display effect which suggests that the first gaming state and the second gaming state for giving an added value to the game of the player are to be made. The simulated display effect is a display effect that is suspected of becoming the first gaming state and the second gaming state. That is, according to this configuration, it is possible to more clearly understand transition to the second gaming state by including the display effect transitioning to the first gaming state or / and the second gaming state and the display effect not actually transitioning. It can be hard. As a result, since the player continues playing the game in a state in which the state transitioning to the second gaming state is unclear, the transition to the second gaming state is illusive to occur suddenly, and the interest for the play game increases. Interest in the game is improved.

(13) When the detecting means detects that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening, various counter values are randomly drawn from the random numbers recorded in the main control means based on the detection results, and a predetermined counter value is obtained. When the identification variation display displayed on the display means stops at a predetermined pattern, a first gaming state for giving the player an added value to the game and a second gaming state for giving an added value different from the first gaming state In a game machine that
Launching means for launching game balls;
A game board having a game area to be made to flow down while giving behavior to a game ball fired by the launch means;
An operating member operating on the gaming board surface;
Determining means for determining whether or not conditions for the first gaming state and the second gaming state are established as a result of the lottery by the main control means;
Operation control means for performing operation control of the operation member when the condition for becoming the second gaming state is satisfied as a result of the determination by the determination means;
Sub control means for controlling operation of the operation member when the condition for becoming the first gaming state is established as a result of the lottery by the main control means;
A game machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the invention described in (13), the launching means launches the gaming ball. The game board has a game area which is allowed to flow down while giving behavior to the game balls fired by the launching means. The operating member operates on the game board surface. The determination means determines whether or not conditions for the first gaming state and the second gaming state are established as a result of the lottery by the main control means. The operation control means controls the operation of the operation member when the condition for the second gaming state is satisfied as a result of the determination by the determination means. The sub control means operates and controls the operation member when the condition for the first gaming state is satisfied as a result of the lottery by the main control means.

  That is, according to this configuration, when the condition to be in the first gaming state is established, the sub control means operates and controls the operating member so that the operating member moves when transitioning to the second gaming state. It can not be identified. That is, it can be unclear whether or not to shift to the second gaming state. Therefore, in the confusing state of the transition to the second gaming state, the player is illusion that the transition to the second gaming state suddenly, as a result, the player can suddenly obtain the added value to the game Therefore, the interest for the game is increased and the interest for the game is improved.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (13),
Furthermore, the game board has a large winning opening that repeats an opening / closing operation of a door provided on the front side of the game board so as to enable winning of a plurality of game balls simultaneously.
A small winning opening is formed, which is smaller than the large winning opening and enables winning of a game ball.
The operation member is movably disposed at both positions for permitting and blocking entry of gaming balls into the small winning opening,
And, when the condition of the first gaming state is satisfied as a result of the lottery by the main control means, the operation control means causes the door of the big winning opening to be opened and closed repeatedly and the sub control Means for moving the working member between the blocking position and the permitting position;
A game machine characterized in that, when a condition of the second gaming state is satisfied as a result of a lottery by the main control means, the operation control means moves the operation member across a blocking position and a permission position.

  According to the invention described in (14), the game board is formed with a large winning opening and a small winning opening. The special winning opening repeats the opening / closing operation of the door provided on the front side of the game board so as to enable winning of a plurality of game balls at the same time. The small winning opening enables the winning of the game ball in a smaller size than the large winning opening. The operation member is movably disposed at both positions for permitting and preventing entry of the game ball into the small winning opening. Further, when the condition of the first gaming state is satisfied as a result of the lottery by the main control means, the operation control means causes the door of the big winning opening to be opened and closed repeatedly and the sub control means is operated. The member is moved between the blocking position and the permitting position. Furthermore, when the condition of the second gaming state is satisfied as a result of the lottery by the main control means, the operation control means moves the operation member between the blocking position and the permission position.

  That is, according to this configuration, since the operation members are operated in a timely manner while keeping transition to the second gaming state only in a specific case, it is difficult to understand that transition to the second playing state is made. be able to. As a result, since the player continues playing the game in a state in which the state transitioning to the second gaming state is unclear, the transition to the second gaming state is illusive as suddenly occurring and the interest for the game increases, and the game The interest to people is improved.

(15) In the gaming machine according to (14),
The operation member is a part of a decoration member disposed on the game board surface,
The decorative member is formed with a plurality of induction paths in which the gaming ball can flow downward from the top to the bottom,
One of the guide paths is formed to guide the game ball entering from the top to the small winning opening, and the guide path is in front of the small winning opening and different from the small winning opening side. Bifurcated in the direction,
When the operating condition is not established, the operating member prevents the flow of the gaming ball to the small winning opening at the branch point of the guiding path, and allows the gaming ball to flow down to the guiding path different from the small winning opening. Wait,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when an operation condition is established, the game ball is moved from the standby position to a permitted position so as to permit the game ball to enter the small winning opening.

  According to the invention described in (15), the operation member is a part of the decoration member disposed on the game board surface. The decorative member is formed with a plurality of guiding paths in which the gaming balls can flow downward from the top to the bottom, and one of the guiding paths is a small winning game with the ball entering from the top. The guide path is formed in such a manner as to be guided to the mouth and branched in a direction different from the small winning hole side in front of the small winning hole. In addition, the operating member prevents flow of the gaming ball to the small winning opening at the branch point of the guiding path when the operating condition is not established, and allows the gaming ball to flow down to the guiding path different from the small winning opening. When the operating condition is satisfied, the game player moves from a position waiting to allow the game ball to enter the small winning opening to a position permitting it.

  That is, the operation member functions as a door that permits and blocks entry of the small winning opening in the open state.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
A gaming machine main body configured to be able to open and close the other left and right side parts centering on the left and right one side side, and supporting the game board,
A game area divided in a substantially circular shape by a rail member provided on the front of the game board;
A front door supported on the front side of the gaming machine body so that the left and right other sides can be opened and closed centering on the left and right one side and having a viewing window capable of visualizing the gaming area in a closed state Equipped with
A long reinforcing member is provided extending vertically in the left and right sides of the gaming machine body, and the gaming machine body and the front door are opened in the left and right other sides of the gaming machine body. Lock device to lock to prohibit
The locking device is an elongated interlocking member provided so as to extend vertically in the left and right other sides of the gaming machine body and vertically movable, and the left and right etc. of the gaming machine body The locking member of the gaming machine main body is released by moving the interlocking member upward or downward at a position different from the position where the width of the game area becomes the largest among the side portions, and the other upper and lower of the interlocking member Moving to the front side to unlock the front door,
The gaming board is formed in such a width as to leave an area for distributing and arranging the reinforcing member and the interlocking member to the left and right within the width of the gaming machine main body, and the left and right sides of the gaming board A recessed portion is partially formed to avoid interference with the overhanging area from both the left and right sides of the gaming machine body, and further, of the rail members, the position where the maximum width of the gaming area is A game machine characterized in that the game area is expanded by arranging to reach the left and right end positions.

  According to the invention described in (16), the left and right side portions of the gaming board partially form a recess so as to avoid interference with the overhanging area from the left and right sides of the gaming machine body. The position which becomes the maximum width of the game area among the rail members is disposed to reach the left and right end positions of the game board. Therefore, the game area can be expanded, and the degree of freedom of the game area can be improved. As a result, the interest can be improved.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (0) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (16),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (17), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine excellent in interest. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine includes an operating handle, and in response to the operation of the operating handle, a ball as a game medium is fired to a predetermined game area, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operation gate) to the operation opening, identification information (such as a symbol) dynamically displayed on the display device may be determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when the special game state (second game state) occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning hole or big winning hole) disposed at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to win a ball. There is a case where it is possible to provide a valuable value (not only prize balls but also data etc. written to a magnetic card) according to the number of winnings.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an inner frame 12 and a front frame set 14 are opened with respect to an outer frame 11. However, FIG. 2 shows the lower tray unit 13 removed from the inner frame 12 for the sake of convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and an inner frame 12 supported openably and closably on one side of the outer frame 11. ing. The configurations of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 will be individually described in detail below.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by wooden plate materials, and the plate materials are assembled by detachable fasteners such as small screws. In the present embodiment, the outer size of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner size 771 mm), and the outer size in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner size 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 of FIG. 1) of the handle (the gaming ball launch handle 18 described later) installation location when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, The inner frame 12 can be fully opened to the front side with the open / close axis as an axis. For example, assuming that the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (right side of the pachinko machine 10 of FIG. 1), the head of the game ball emission handle 18 is adjacent when opening the inner frame 12. It interferes with the number of pachinko machines and card units (ball lending units), and the inner frame 12 can not be opened sufficiently. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically an ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing this, it is possible to produce a high viscosity, high impact resistance, and low cost.

  The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail also using FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, for convenience, the configuration in the game area on the gaming board 30 is shown blank).

  When the inner frame 12 is roughly divided, it opens and closes with the lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof and the upper and lower opening and closing axes of the inner frame 12 in the upper range than the lower tray unit 13 as axes. It has a front frame set 14 freely attached, a resin base 20 to be described later, and a game board 30 attached to the rear side of the resin base 20. Each of these configurations is described in detail below.

  The lower tray unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower tray unit 13, a lower tray 15, a ball release lever 17, a game ball emission handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. A lower tray 15 as a ball tray is provided substantially at the center of the lower tray unit 13, and gaming balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball release lever 17 is for removing game balls in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball release lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined portion of the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The gaming balls stored in the plate 15 can be pulled downward and outward through the opening portion of the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball emission handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In response to the operation of the game ball emission handle 18 by the player, the game ball launch device 38 drives the game balls into the game board 30 described later. The game ball launch device 38 is configured of a game ball launch handle 18, a set handle 228 described later, a launch motor 229 (see FIG. 6), and the like. In addition, the game ball launch device 38 mentioned above corresponds to the game ball launch means in the present invention. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting a sound from a speaker provided in the lower tray unit 13 or on the rear surface. Further, the ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower tray 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is supported in a cantilever manner on the lower plate 15 so as to rotate (for example, forward toward the front side) about an axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

  Similar to the inner frame 12, the lower plate unit 13 is mostly molded of ABS resin. By doing this, it is possible to produce a high viscosity, high impact resistance, and low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion at the back of the lower plate are molded with flame-retardant ABS resin. Because of this, this part is hard to burn.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the inner frame 12, the open and close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 It can be opened to the front side as an axial center. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is mounted so as to be fitted into the outer wall (rib) 12 b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to be fitted into the outer wall (rib) 12 b of the inner frame 12, foreign objects (a gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as inserting needle-like or thin-plate-like ones. Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically an ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, it is highly viscous and can be made resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  On the other hand, the lower plate of the front frame set 14 (the upper position of the lower plate 15 described above) is integrally provided with an upper plate 19 as a tray for gaming balls. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launch device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, the front decoration frame which can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame, but in the present embodiment, the front decoration frame is The upper tray 19 is provided directly on the front frame set 14, which is omitted. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 is also configured such that the surface layer is formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin.

  Here, the front frame set 14 is extended below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball emission handle 18, and from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 according to specific numerical values. The dimension (H1 in FIG. 1) to the lower end of the front frame set 14 is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, whereas it is about 30 mm in the present pachinko machine 10 and is about 172 mm. Further, along with this, the dimension (H2 in FIG. 1) from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 is also smaller, and for example, it is about 298 mm in one existing model, whereas it is 261 mm in the pachinko machine 10. It has become. In such a configuration, the position of the upper tray 19 is lowered, so that the distance between the nozzle of the ball lending device and the upper tray 19 is increased, which may cause spills of gaming balls to be lent out, but in this embodiment, A portion of the peripheral wall of the upper tray 19 was raised at a portion (left side portion) for receiving the game balls from the nozzle portion (high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). As a result, even if the position of the upper tray 19 is lowered, inconveniences such as spillage of the game balls are resolved. The height dimension of the high wall portion 19a may be 25 mm in this embodiment as long as the height dimension corresponds to the lowering dimension of the upper plate 19.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 mainly includes a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed in the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of square plywood, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. Note that the length of the game board 30 in the vertical direction is 476 mm, and the length in the horizontal direction is 452 mm (the same size as the conventional size).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. As shown in FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting opening 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a second starting opening 34 (for example, a through gate), a variable display unit 35 and the like. The general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the first starting opening 33 (for example, the operation chucker), the second starting opening 34 (for example, the through gate), the variable display unit 35, etc. The through holes formed by processing are respectively disposed, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 by wood screws or the like. A game ball enters the above-mentioned general winning opening 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting opening 33, and a detection switch (the winning opening switch 221, count switch 223, operation opening switch 224, etc.) The predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 19 (or lower tray 15) based on the output of the detection switch. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 toward a ball discharge path not shown. It has become. A large number of nails are implanted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (features) such as the windmill 37 are disposed.

  The variable display unit 35 is triggered by a winning on the first start opening 33, and the first symbol display unit 42, which variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information, and a second start opening 34. And a second symbol display device 41 that variably displays a second symbol (e.g., a normal symbol) using the passage of as a trigger.

  The second symbol display device 41 has a display portion 43 for the second symbol and a holding lamp 44, and for example, a display symbol by the display portion 43 (normal symbol) every time the game ball passes through the second starting opening 34 The first start port 33 is configured to be in an operating state (opened) for a predetermined time when the fluctuation display is stopped at a predetermined symbol. The number of times the game ball has passed through the second starting opening 34 is suspended up to four times, and the number of times of suspension is indicated by the on-hold lamp 44. The display unit 43 may be configured to be variably displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), in addition to the configuration in which the variable display is performed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps. . Similarly, the holding lamp 44 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42. The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the ordinary identification information change display means in the present invention.

  The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. In the first symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right are displayed. Each symbol row is constituted by a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large 8-inch liquid crystal display. A center frame 47 is disposed in the variable display unit 35 so as to surround the first symbol display device 42. The first symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the identification information variation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the gaming ball can not win or is difficult to win, and is operated repeatedly in an open state where the gaming ball can easily win in the case of a big hit and a normal closed state. ing. More specifically, when the gaming ball wins against the first starting opening 33, the symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the determined symbol after the stop becomes the combination of the specific symbol set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a requirement. Then, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, and the gaming ball is configured to be in a state of being easy to win (big hit state). Specifically, with the elapse of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings being made one round, the special winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. The number of times the game ball passes the first starting opening 33 is held up to four times at maximum, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the holding lamp 46. The storage lamp 46 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the first symbol display device 42.

  In addition, a rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30 for guiding the game ball fired from the game ball launch device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and the game ball 30 is fired along with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, one to which a fluorine resin is added and molded), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . Since the rail unit 50 is formed by adding a fluorine resin, it is possible to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball with respect to the back surface 50a shown in FIG. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except about 1⁄4 of the upper side, and an outer rail 52 is formed such that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 constitute a guide rail, and the portions 51 (52) parallel to each other with a predetermined distance (portion on the left side) form a ball guide passage. The ball guiding passage is formed in the shape of a groove having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, the shape of a groove whose front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail 51. As a result, it is prevented that the game ball guided to the upper part of the game board 30 from the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 is once returned to the ball guide passage again. There is. Further, a rubber ring 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the largest flight portion of the gaming ball (upper right part in FIG. 4: a part corresponding to the tip of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired with a predetermined momentum or more is hit on the return rubber 54 and bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, in order to make the game ball fly more smoothly, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball, a sliding plate 55 as a long stainless steel metal band is formed. It is attached.

  Further, an arc-shaped flange 56 protruding outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes an attachment surface to the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 abuts on the game board 30, and in that state, a screw or the like is inserted through the plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 Fastening of the rail unit 50 to 30 is performed. In this embodiment, in order to firmly fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side. The adhesion to the game board 30 on the left side can be increased, and the ball flight of the game balls can be improved. If the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbled with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted to the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobble.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially in a straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the expansion of the rail diameter, that is, the expansion of the game area on the game board 30 can be achieved in the limited area of the pachinko machine 10. ing.

  At the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, a convex portion 57 is formed to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50 and does not reach to the game area and returns to the ball guide passage back to the far ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3) It serves as a guide. The lower right and lower left corners of the game board 30 are spaces for attaching stickers (S1 and S2 in FIG. 4) such as a certificate (for example, the serial number is described) and plates. The notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56 in order to secure the bonding space. By attaching a seal (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) such as a certificate in the lower right corner or lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be made unique.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is divided into a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In the present embodiment, in particular, the game area partitioned on the board of the game board 30 is much more than before. It is configured to be large. In this embodiment, the distance from the top of the outer rail 52 to the lower portion of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), between the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 and the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. Distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than conventional products). Further, the distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming area is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 except the area of the induction rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51, 52 is removed. It is an area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the case of the game area, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the play area is identified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (the maximum width in the horizontal direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (the maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the play area is preferably at least 380 mm or more. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Also, the height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm or more. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, 490 mm or more. That is, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is a significantly large area ratio as compared with the prior art. Since the area ratio of the game area to the game board 30 surface is only about 50% in the related art, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is common. It should be noted that the outer shape of the pachinko machine 10 is substantially uniform among the manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game arcade, and the size of the game board 30 must be the same as described above under the situation where the size must be the same. The fact that the ratio of the area of the game area to the game area is increased by about 20% is very significant in terms of expansion of the game area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, more preferably 70% or more. In addition, it is more desirable if it is 75% or more beyond the case of the present embodiment. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  In addition, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a significantly large area ratio compared to the prior art. The area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  The second starting openings 34 located on both sides of the variable display unit 35 have a guiding mechanism such that the gaming balls having passed through the second starting openings 34 can be moved toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided to the central first start opening 33 and the variable winning device 32, and consequently, the game area is A reduction in interest due to the difficulty of winning the game ball due to the expansion is suppressed. Furthermore, the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, so that the wind turbine 37, the second starting opening 34, a plurality of nails (induction nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and various other items are distributed. It can be set up, and it becomes possible to make the behavior of the game ball in the game area on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35 more interesting. In addition, since the game area is expanded in the vertical direction, the wind turbine 37, the second starting opening 34, a plurality of nails, and other prizes can be arranged variously, and the vertical direction in the game area can be further increased. It is possible to make the behavior of the game ball more interesting.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding game balls immediately after being fired from the game ball launch device 38 is attached. ing. The firing rail 61 is attached and fixed to the resin base 20 via the metal plate 62 at the rear thereof, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launching angle). Therefore, the game balls fired along with the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 are first fired obliquely upward along the firing rail 61, and thereafter into the predetermined game area through the ball guiding passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. It is supposed to be guided.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the prior art, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail has to be reduced, thereby stabilizing the launch ball. It requires a device to Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than that of the existing one (ie, the launch rail 61 is raised). The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing one to ensure a sufficient ball guiding distance. As a result, the gaming balls fired from the gaming ball launch device 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the firing rail 61 is formed to extend from the shooting position of the gaming ball launch device 38 to a position beyond the central position (out port 36) of the gaming area.

  In addition, a gap having a predetermined distance is provided between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (induction rail), and a ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launch device 38 does not reach the return ball preventing member 53 and returns backward in the guide rail as a far ball, the far ball travels through the lower ball passage 63 via the far ball passage 63. It is discharged to 15. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap between the tip of the firing rail (length of the extension of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  Most of the balls flow along the outer rail 52 and fall downward when they reach the lower end of the outer rail 52 when some of the balls fall back in the guide rail, but some of the balls fall in the guide rail. There is also something that ramps up to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the flipped up ball strikes the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the far ball passage 63. This ensures that all of the farballs are guided into the farball passage 63. Thus, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawing is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device 38 from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet communicating with the most downstream part of the upper tray 19). . At this time, in the present embodiment, since the launch position of the gaming ball is lowered, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position is large. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side, respectively. As a result, the gaming balls supplied from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side are always set at a predetermined firing position, and a stable firing operation can be realized. In addition, the game ball launch device 38 is provided with a hit ball, and the game ball is fired along with the rotation of the hit ball centering on the shaft, but weight reduction is desired for the hit ball. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the ball by reducing the size of the shaft portion by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum, the head portion of the ball (the opposite side of the shaft portion to secure sufficient firing force). A weight is provided at the end). As a result, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the bat to protrude upward, it is possible to easily pick and hook the bat, and it is possible to easily adjust the batting strength and the like of the toe.

  Note that reference numeral 67 in FIG. 3 denotes a discharge port leading to the upper tray 19, and the gaming balls are discharged to the upper tray 19 through the discharge port 67. The discharge port 67 is attached with an open / close shutter 68 which is displaced in a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state with the rotation axis in the substantially horizontal direction as an axis. In the state where the front frame set 14 is opened from the inner frame 12 (the state of FIG. 3), the shutter 68 changes from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by the biasing force of a spring or the like. The outlet 67 is closed. Further, in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the ball passage wedge 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be substantially horizontal. The game ball discharged toward the side is discharged to the upper plate 19 through the ball passage rod 69 without leakage. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front decoration frame is omitted and the upper tray 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the gaming balls in the payout passage etc. are out of the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as spillage.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a seal (S1 in FIG. 4) such as a certificate stamp put on the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be visually recognized through the small window 71. In addition, it is also possible to paste a seal or the like from the small window 71.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, at the left end portion of the inner frame 12, support brackets 81, 82 are attached as a support mechanism of the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the drawing, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a projection shaft 84 projecting in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper side of the inner frame 12, a front frame set open detection switch 90 for detecting that the front frame set 14 is opened relative to the inner frame 12 is provided. When the front frame set 14 is opened, it is output from the front frame set open detection switch 90 to the in-hole (in a pachinko parlor) computer. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 5 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The ground of the front frame set 14 is secured.

  Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window portion 101 so that most of the game area can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially center portion on the left and right sides curved relatively gently in comparison with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the top of the outer rail 52, the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (so-called vertical width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. The width of the upper frame is about 85 mm to 95 mm, which is significantly shorter than that of the prior art. As a result, the upper area of the game area is easily secured, and the large variable display unit 35 can also be disposed relatively upward. The distance between the front frame set 14 and the upper end is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be secured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  In addition, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left and right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right in FIG. 5) The frame width on the opening and closing axis side is set relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is clear from a comparison of FIGS. 1 and 3, when the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end of the outer rail 52 but also the left end of the inner rail 51 is the left side frame portion Covered by That is, at least a portion of the guide rail overlaps and hides with the left side frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As described above, even if the game ball temporarily becomes difficult to visually recognize, it is merely a passing point at which the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to visually recognize the game ball in the game area where the player enjoys the game mainly It does not mean. Therefore, there is no hindrance at the time of an actual game. Also, while such problems do not occur, sufficient strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 can be secured. Incidentally, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance between the right end position and the left and right direction is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around its periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means are controlled to change the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot or the predetermined reach, etc., and play a role of enhancing the rendering effect during the game. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular electric decoration portion 102 containing light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically in the left-right direction, and at the center of the annular electric decoration portion 102 and on the top of the pachinko machine 10 Similarly, a central illumination part 103 incorporating light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central electric decoration portion 103 functions as a big hit lamp, and lights or blinks at the big hit to notify that the big hit is in progress. Furthermore, an upper dish electronic decoration portion 104 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs is also provided around the upper dish 19. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central electric decoration part 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 which is lit during payout ball payout and an error display lamp 106 which is lit upon a predetermined error. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 or the surface of the game board 30 can be viewed. Since a predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, a certificate stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read by the machine from the flat portion of the small window 107.

  In addition, below the window portion 101, a ball rental operation unit 120 is disposed, and the ball rental operation unit 120 is provided with a ball rental button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the rental ball operation unit 120 is operated with a bill, a card, etc. being inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the gaming ball is lent according to the operation. To be done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded in the card etc. (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper tray 19 as long as the remaining amount exists in the card etc. Be done. The return button 122 is operated to request return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays balance information of a card or the like. In the case of a pachinko machine in which gaming balls are directly lent out to the upper tray from a ball lending device or the like without passing through a card unit, the so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the rental ball operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to share the ball rental operation unit between the pachinko machine and the cash machine using the card unit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is prevented from protruding more than necessary to the front side (the front side in FIG. 1). By doing this, when lending game balls to the upper tray 19 directly from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is discharged. The outlet can be preferably located at the upper position of the upper tray 19 and the upper tray 19 can receive the game balls lent out from the nose portion of the ball lending device.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and to the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the window portion 101, respectively. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but a resin part 135 for avoiding direct contact is interposed at the connecting portion of the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 on the left side and the upper side of the figure. As described above, since the resin parts 135 are interposed in the connecting portion of the reinforcing plates 132 and 133, it is possible to prevent noise from being looped by the reinforcing plates 131 to 134. Further, a hook-like engaging claw 131a is provided at an intermediate position of the reinforcing plate 131 on the right side of FIG. 5, and this engaging claw 131a is a part of the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is configured to be engaged with the hole 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper tray 19, and even if the upper and lower pivotally supported positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from rising at the intermediate position. Therefore, fraudulent acts and the like by floating the front frame set 14 are suppressed.

  In addition, on the lower reinforcing plate 134, a rail side wall member 136 made of resin is provided at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 serves as a side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the firing rail 61.

  The above-described reinforcing plates 131 to 134 also have a function as a metal frame for supporting glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in the front and rear direction, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held by the respective glass holding grooves. Thereby, two glass sheets 137 are attached at predetermined intervals in the front and back direction.

  As described above, since the gaming area is expanded in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails formed by the inner and outer rails 52 and 53 is used. The unit is configured to be concealed by the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the said guide rail, the part which the open part of the near side can not cover with the glass 137 will be made. In such a case, for example, when the game ball fired from the game ball launch device 38 comes back without reaching the return ball preventing member 53, the game ball may spill out of the induction rail (pop out), the outer rail 52 and the glass There is a risk of being caught between the two. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The arc shape of the rail cover 140 corresponds to the shape of the guide rail, and a front frame is provided along the periphery of the window portion 101 so as to cover a section from the base end to the vicinity of the tip of the guide rail. It is attached to the back of the set 14. In particular, the size and shape of the inner diameter side of the rail cover 140 substantially match that of the inner rail 52. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the rear surface of the rail cover 140 covers substantially the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the collision of the game balls with the glass 137 in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, at the right end of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 in which the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14), the portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge of the glass 137 A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of such a problem that the gaming ball spills out (pops out) or is caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

  Furthermore, on the back side of the rail cover 140, there is formed a protrusion 142 that extends in an arc along the inner edge thereof and protrudes to the front side of FIG. The protrusion 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 substantially integrally with the front frame set 14 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, it is very difficult to intrude the wire etc. into the game area inside the induction rail even if it is attempted to intrude the wire etc. from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 for example. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like. The protrusion 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the wire or the like to intrude in a wider range. Can be more reliably prevented from fraudulent acts conducted by

  Further, at the right end of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10), support brackets 151, 152 are attached as a support mechanism of the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side with the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. Will be worn.

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear face configuration of the pachinko machine 10 disassembled into main parts.

  First, an overview of the entire rear surface configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged on the back surface (in fact, on the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be vertically or horizontally aligned or stacked one on top of the other. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided and mounted on two mounts to form two control board units, and the control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main substrate and the voice lamp control substrate are mounted on one mount to form a unit, and the payout control substrate, the emission control substrate and the power supply substrate are mounted on the other mount to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit will be referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit will be referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion may be generally referred to as a back pack, the unit will be referred to as a "back pack unit 203" herein. The detailed configuration of each of the units 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be attachable and detachable without using a tool etc. in unit units, and in addition to this, a support shaft portion is partially provided. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily confirm a hidden configuration and the like even when the units 201 to 203 and the other configurations are arranged one over the other.

  In practice, the units 201 to 203 are disposed and attached as shown in the schematic view of FIG. In FIG. 8, the substantially L-shaped first control board unit 201 is disposed substantially at the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is disposed below the same. In addition, the back pack unit 203 is disposed in a region partially overlapping the first control substrate unit 201.

  Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft portion M1 at the left end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control substrate unit 201 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft portion M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, in the first control board unit 201, a fastening portion M2 comprising a ny latch or the like is provided at the right end portion (that is, the opposite side to the support shaft portion, further speaking, the open end side). The first control board unit 201 is fixedly held on the pachinko machine main body by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a pivot M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes centering on the axis B by the spindle M4. It is possible. In addition, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 formed of a ny latch etc. at its left end (that is, the opposite side to the support shaft portion, further speaking, the open end side). 2) The control board unit 202 is fixedly held on the pachinko machine main body.

  Furthermore, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a pivot M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed centering on the axis C by the pivot M6. There is. In addition, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 comprising a ny latch etc. at the left end portion (that is, the opposite side to the support shaft portion, further speaking, the open end side). The back pack unit 203 is fixedly held on the pachinko machine main body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9.

  In this case, the expansion directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 is opened to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit The reference numeral 203 is configured to be open to the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the configuration of the game board 30 assembled to the inner frame 12. 10 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back side structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 is demonstrated using FIGS. 9-11.

  The game board 30 is installed in a rectangular frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and does not drop off due to a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12 As fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be turned manually, and can be switched between the fixed position (locked position) and the fixed released position (unlocked position). FIG. 9 shows the locked state. The right and left three locking fixtures 211 of the game board 30 are L-shaped brackets formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outward in the inner frame when the game board 30 is fixed. The locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  A variable display unit 35 is disposed at the center of the game board 30. In the variable display unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 3) from behind is provided so as to project rearward. A first symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, and a display control device 45 are detachably mounted in a state of being stacked one on top of the other. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving an LED or the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls that have won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, the lower part of the back frame set 215 corresponds to the gaming board opening of the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first starting opening 33 (each shown in FIG. 3) described above, and one downstream A collection passage 216 is formed to gather at a location. In addition, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, polycarbonate resin) is also attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and discharge balls are made to the pachinko machine 10 outside the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 is formed for guiding. Therefore, as illustrated by the phantom line in FIG. 9, all game balls that have won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 It is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through. The out port 36 (see FIG. 3) is also in communication with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that did not win any of the winning openings are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, the back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided at the upper side with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below, and the discharge passage board 217 is The game board 30 is provided without overlapping in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, the discharge passage board 217 does not interfere with the game board removal.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just around the back of the upper plate 19 on the front of the pachinko machine, and inserts a wire etc. from the ball discharge port (ball passage 樋 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19 An illegal act may be considered such as allowing a wire or the like to enter the gaming area side through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending forward of the pachinko machine is provided on the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217 just on the back side so as to overlap the inner frame 12 substantially integrally. Therefore, even if it is intended to introduce a wire or the like from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is inhibited by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult to penetrate the wire or the like to the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (big winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  Further, on the back surface of the game board 30, a prize detection mechanism or the like for detecting passage of gaming balls such as various winning openings is provided. Specifically, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the gaming board 30, and the variable winning device 32 is provided with a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223. The specific area switch 222 is a switch for determining that the gaming ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (the area for determining the continuation of the big hit state), and the count switch 223 is a winning ball. It is a switch to count. Further, an operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 34. The above-mentioned operation port switch 224 corresponds to the winning detection means in the present invention.

  The winning opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the relay board 226 via electrical wiring (not shown), and the relay board 226 is connected to a main board (main controller) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay substrate 227, and the special winning opening relay substrate 227 is also connected to the main substrate. On the other hand, the operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening and a winning ball sorting plate solenoid for guiding the winning balls to a specific area. The starting port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for releasing the motorized part. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle provided with a hit ball or the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a launch motor.

  The detection results respectively detected by the above-mentioned winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board to be described later, and a payout command (the number of paid out game balls) according to the winning situation in each occasion is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board Ru. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, the conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which gaming balls that have won in various winning openings are collected once in the winning ball processing device and the existence of the winning balls is confirmed one by one by the winning ball processing device. Unlike the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment electrically senses the winning of the gaming ball for each winning opening and pays out immediately (ie, the pachinko machine 10 abolishes the winning ball processing device) doing). Therefore, even if there are a large number of game balls to be paid out, it is possible to promptly pay out the balls. However, the conventional "proof ball method" may be applied to the present invention.

  Further, the back frame set 215 is provided with a mounting mechanism for mounting the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as the attachment mechanism, a support fitting 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support fitting 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, reference numeral 232 in the lower right portion of the game board 30 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes), and reference numeral 233 in the upper left portion is a locking claw.

  In addition, on the back surface of the inner frame 12, an attachment mechanism for attaching the second control substrate unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided. Specifically, an elongated support fitting 235 is attached to the right end portion of the inner frame 12, and the configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the support fitting 235 has a long plate-like fitting main body 236, and the supporting holes 237 for the second control board unit are provided at two places below so as to be erected from the fitting main body 236. While being formed, the support hole part 238 for back pack units is formed in two upper places. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end lower than the game board installation area. In addition, as the attachment mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastened holes (ny latch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, it is also possible to provide the support fitting for the second control board unit and the support fitting for the back pack unit with separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote pivot-type fixing tools for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the gaming board 30.

  In addition, in the rear face configuration of the inner frame 12, in the lower right portion of the game board 30, the game balls paid out from the payout mechanism portion 352 described later are distributed to any of the upper tray 19, the lower tray 15, or the discharge passage 218. A game ball distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distribution unit 245 is in communication with the upper tray 19, the opening 245b is in communication with the lower tray 15, and the opening 245c is in communication with the discharge passage 218. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 20, the game ball distribution unit 245 is separate from the later-described payout mechanism unit 352 located at the upper position thereof. As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball distribution unit 245 is fastened and fixed to the inner frame 12 with a screw, and inserts foreign objects from the discharge port 67 (see FIG. 3) of the upper plate 19 of the pachinko machine 10 Even if it does not move, that is, there is no possibility that the game ball distribution unit 245 is pushed to the back side and a gap is made between the game ball distribution unit 245 and the inner frame 12, and foreign matter is inserted into this gap It can prevent fraud.

  At the lower end of the inner frame 12, a resin-made speaker box 246 for attaching the back of the speaker installed in the lower tray 15 is attached. This speaker box 246 improves the sound quality of the bass region. ing.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described using FIGS. 13 to 16. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 has a substantially L-shaped mount 251 on which the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted. Here, the main control device 261 is a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lottery operations. A substrate box 263 comprising a main substrate including a random number generator to be used, a clock pulse generating circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main substrate is made of a transparent resin material or the like Is housed and configured. The substrate box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means), whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  The sealing unit 264 as sealing means may have any configuration as long as it can connect the box base and the box cover unopenably, but here, as shown in FIG. 14 etc., five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are non-openably connected by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed, and the opening is temporarily performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening and sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole of at least one of the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. Then, when the substrate box 263 is unsealed due to a defect or the like of the stored main substrate, the connection between the sealing member in which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is cut. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing member. If a history indicating that the substrate box 263 has been opened is left in the substrate box 263, by looking at the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that an unauthorized opening has been performed.

  In addition, the audio lamp control device 262 is an audio lamp including a CPU that controls audio and lamp display according to an instruction from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, etc. A control board is provided, and the sound lamp control board is accommodated in a substrate box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the audio lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the audio lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is supposed to be.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue or the like) resin material (for example, polycarbonate resin), and two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are provided on the surface thereof. The substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in directions orthogonal to each other, and are formed with steps in the front-rear direction. However, the mount 251 may be a colorless and transparent or semi-transparent resin molded product.

  The main controller 261 (main substrate) is disposed on one substrate mounting surface 252 in the horizontally long direction, and the voice lamp control device 262 (voice lamp control substrate) is vertically elongated on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the far side. In this case, since the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with a level difference in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in the state where the main control device 261 and the audio lamp control device 262 are mounted on these substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Will be placed one on top of the other. That is, as seen also in FIG. 14 and the like, the main control device 261 comes to be disposed in a state in which a part thereof (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the audio lamp control device 262 can be expanded to a region overlapping the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be well coped with. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, in a state where the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electrical wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, in the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate, laterally elongated through holes 254 are formed at two places on the left and right. Corresponding to this, in the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261, pivotable fixing tools 267 are provided at the left and right two places of the back surface. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the substrate mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the substrate mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. Ru. Therefore, even if the main controller 261 is disposed in a floating state as described above, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience such as the drop of the main controller 261. The main controller 261 opens the back pack unit 203 with the axis C as the axis and opens the first control board unit 201 with the axis A as the axis, and then opens the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252 The locking device 267 can not be removed unless it is unlocked from the back surface side of the), so that a deterrent effect can be expected against fraudulent acts such as removal of the substrate. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 14 and the like, and the first control board unit 201 is mounted by attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower ny latches 257 as fasteners at the right end and a long hole 258 at the upper end, and the ny latch 257 is inserted into the to-be-fastened hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claws 233 shown in FIG. 9 and the like in the long holes 258. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 8, the to-be-fastened hole 232 and the ny latch 257 in the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 in the locking claw portion M3. Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described using FIGS. 17 to 19. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202. However, FIG. 18 shows a state in which the card unit connection board 314 is removed from the mounting base 301 for the sake of convenience.

  The second control board unit 202 has a mount 301 having a horizontally long shape, and the payout control device 311, the emission control device 312, the power supply 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mount 301. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313, as is well known, have a control board including a CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports, etc., which are central to control. The substrate controls the payout of prize balls and lending balls. Further, the launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply 313 causes a predetermined power supply voltage required for various control devices etc. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in a ball lending operation command by the player and outputs it. Output. The card unit connection board 314 is not necessary for a cash machine in which gaming balls are directly lent out to the upper tray from a ball lending device or the like without passing through a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the emission control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulation means) are unsealably connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) as in the main controller 261 described above. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state recovery switch 321. For example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed at the occurrence of a dispensing error such as ball clogging in the dispensing motor unit, the dispensing motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state). It has become.

  In addition, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function so that even when a power failure occurs, the state at the time of the power failure can be maintained, and when returning from a power failure (power recovery), it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. It has become. Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of the hall operation), the state before the power is turned off is stored. It is decided to introduce it.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat substrate mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the emission control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are directly mounted side by side on the substrate mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the delivery control device 311 is mounted on the substrate box 317 of the power supply device 313. It is done.

  Further, the mounting table 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end of FIG. 17 and the like, and the support shaft 305 is inserted from above into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. The control board unit 202 is supported on the inner frame 12 so as to be able to open and close. The mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower ny latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is installed by inserting the ny latch 306 into the to-be-fastened hole 239 shown in FIG. It will be fixed to the frame 12 so as not to open and close. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8 and the to-be-fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the engagement portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is an integrated unit of the resin molded back pack 351 and the game ball dispensing mechanism portion 352, and a front view of the back pack unit 203 is shown in FIG. 20, and an exploded perspective view is shown in FIG. Show.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, an ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 which protrudes to the rear of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and at least has a size sufficient to surround the variable display unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, The lamp control device 262 is also configured to be enclosed together). A large number of vent holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. The air vents 354a are each in the shape of a long hole, and the air vents 354a are provided adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent air holes 354a. That is, by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a and exposing the display control device 45 and the like inside, it is possible to easily carry out a predetermined test or the like.

  In addition, a dispensing mechanism portion 352 is disposed in the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and gaming balls supplied from an island facility of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, there is connected a tank rail 356 which has, for example, two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the lateral direction and which slopes gently toward the downstream side, and further vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. Case rails 357 are connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the required number of gaming balls are appropriately paid out by a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The gaming balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper tray 19 through the payout passage 359 shown in FIG.

  The tank rail 356 and a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. That is, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356, but is in contact with the two screws, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a ball jam occurs around the tank rail 356, the ball jam is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a long rod-like rail main body 361 opened upward, and a spherical ball is provided at the beginning of the rail main body 361 A receiver 362 is provided. The game ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail main body 361 by the ball receiving portion 362. Further, the rail main body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the gaming ball is divided by two by means of the partition wall 363. The two ball passages divided by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the gaming ball. The bottom of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363 is provided with one or two ridges 364 and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  Further, a straightening vane 367 is disposed on the rail main body 361 so as to cover a ceiling part on the downstream half side thereof. The straightening vane 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a longitudinally extending convex portion 368 is formed on the lower surface thereof. . As a result, the gaming balls flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flow out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large amount of game ball groups flow into the tank rail 356, biting of the game balls is prevented, and ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, while the current plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The straightening vane 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the straightening vane 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, the payout mechanism board 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and for taking in the main power from the outside. Power supply switch substrate 382 is installed. The power switch substrate 382 is supplied with, for example, a main power of 24 V AC via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  The dispensing mechanism portion 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin), and is partially grounded. Thereby, generation of noise due to charging of the gaming ball is suppressed.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end of FIG. 20 and the like, and the support shaft 385 is inserted from above into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported openably and closably relative to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower ny latches 386 as fasteners at the left end, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end, and the ny latch 386 is shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so as not to open and close by inserting the fixing tool 242 shown in FIG. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 also by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. 8, the to-be-fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixing tool 242 and the locking hole 387 are in the locking portion M8. Equivalent to. Further, the fixing tool 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 20, an inner frame open detection switch 388 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened relative to the outer frame 11. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is outputted from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the in-hole (in the pachinko parlor) computer.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the back pack unit 203 is detachably attached to the back surface of the inner frame 12 by the holes 240 and ny latch 386 and the fixtures 241 and 242. Since the fixtures 241 and 242 are also used as described above, the weight of the game balls supplied to the tank 355 prevents the back pack unit 203 from being detached from the inner frame 12.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control unit 261, a payout control unit 311, a launch control unit 312, a display control unit 45, a power supply unit 313, and the like. These devices are individually described in detail below.

  The main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is mounted with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 is a ROM 502 storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured such that a backup voltage can be supplied from the power supply 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and data can be held (back up), and the RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. A backup area 503a is provided in addition to the memory and the area for the purpose.

  When the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the backup area 503a includes a power-off time (including a power-down occurrence) in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off. The same is an area for storing values such as stack pointers, registers, and I / O. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed at power-off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33), and conversely, restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a includes power-on (power-on due to power failure cancellation). The same shall apply hereinafter. A power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542 described later is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. By the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 configured by an address bus and a data bus. Connected to the input / output port 505 are a RAM erase switch circuit 643, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switches not shown.

  Further, the payout control device 311 performs the payout control of the winning balls and the rental balls by the payout motor. The CPU 511, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 512 storing a control program to be executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.

  Similar to the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 described above, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to be supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and to hold (backup) data. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

  The backup area 513a is a stack pointer at power-off, each register, and so on, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off when the power is turned on again when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. It is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed at the time of power-off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33), and conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed at the power recovery process at the time of power-on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 including the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. Connected to the input / output port 515 are the RAM erase switch circuit 543, the main controller 261, the launch controller 312, the payout motor 358a, and the like.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the gaming ball by the launch motor 229. The launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, for the fact that the release permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player is detecting that the game ball release handle 18 is touched by the sensor signal, and for stopping the release. On the condition that the launch stop switch is not operated, the launch motor 229 is driven, and the gaming ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the gaming ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the variation display of the first symbol in the first symbol display device 42 and the variation display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus And lines 530 and 531. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523 and the image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port via the bus line 530 528 is connected. A second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and an audio lamp control device 262 are connected to the output of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a first symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. 0264
The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. Memory for

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the display content of the first symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  Further, the power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And a circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to each of the main control device 261, the payout control device 311, and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As a summary, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, +12 V power supply for driving various switches and motors, +5 V power supply for logic, backup power supply for RAM backup, etc. It generates and supplies these +12 V power supply, +5 V power supply and backup power supply to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. An operation power supply (+12 V power supply, +5 V power supply, etc.) is supplied to the emission control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 at the time of power failure due to occurrence of power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 5 volts by the power supply unit 541 and determines that a power failure (power failure) occurs when the time when the voltage is less than 5 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, for example. The blackout signal S1 is output to the main control unit 261 and the payout control unit 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33).

  It should be noted that the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time for execution of the power failure process even after the time when the 5 volts of AC monitored by the power supply unit 541 is less than 5 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds. The output of 5 volts which is the drive voltage of the control system is configured to be maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can execute and complete the power failure processing normally.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data of the RAM 503 of the main control unit 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control unit 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs the RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (including the power on due to a power failure cancellation) in a state where the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the data of the RAMs 503 and 63 are cleared in the main control unit 261 and the payout control unit 311 Ru.

  By the way, in the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42, as shown in FIG. 24, three left, middle and right symbol rows L, M and R are set, and the symbol rows L, M and R are set. The upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol each three symbols (first symbol: for example, a special symbol) are variably displayed for each R. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols are composed of a main symbol with a number from "0" to "9" and a sub-symbol consisting of a diamond-shaped symbol, in ascending or descending number order. A main symbol is displayed and a sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol, and a series of symbol rows L, M, R are configured. And, with the periodicity, the main symbol and the sub symbol are displayed fluctuatingly from the top to the bottom.

  In such a case, in the left symbol row L, the above series of symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, the order of decreasing the number of main symbols), and in the middle symbol row M and the right symbol row R, the above series of symbols are similarly ascending (Ie, the order in which the main symbol numbers increase) is displayed. Then, the fluctuation display stops in the order of left symbol row L, right symbol row R, and middle symbol row M, and when it is stopped, five effective lines on first symbol display device 42, ie, upper line L1, middle line L2, and lower If the main symbol is a big hit in any of the line L3, the line rising to the right L4 and the line rising to the left L5 (in this embodiment, it is a combination of the same main symbols), the special game video is displayed as a big hit It has become.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery of the first symbol display device 42 (big hit lottery) and setting of symbol display etc. using various counter information at the time of game play, specifically As shown in FIG. 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for drawing the jackpot of the first symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first In reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery at the time of symbol display device 42 changing out, random number initial value counter CINI used for setting initial value of big hit random number counter C1, and fluctuation pattern selection of first symbol display device 42 Variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used and left, center and right offset patterns to be used for setting offset patterns of left, middle and right columns Counter CL, CM, has been with the use of the CR. Each counter mentioned above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  Among them, each time the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are updated, "1" is added to the previous value (hereinafter referred to as "update"), and the loop returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, out-of-place symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that the register values are added using the R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, the numerical value changes randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. In addition, in the RAM 503, a holding ball storage area consisting of one execution area and four holding areas (first to fourth holding areas) is provided, and each of these areas is provided with a first starting opening 33. The values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game ball.

  Specifically, for each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by "1", for example, within the range of "0" to "676", and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value (that is, "676"). It has become. In particular, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interrupt and reprinted within the remaining time of normal processing. . The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once in each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and stored in the holding ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33. There are two types of jackpot random number values, one for low probability and one for high probability, and the number of random numbers that will be jackpot at low probability is 2 and the value is “337,673”. The number of random numbers that will be jackpots when there is a high probability is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 289, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. In addition, high probability time means a state where jackpot probability is increased by a predetermined probability fluctuation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called "probability variation" time, and normal time (low probability time) means that When it is not such a definite change state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines the symbol of the first symbol display device 42 when the variation is stopped in the case of a jackpot, and in the present embodiment, the number of effective lines is five in the first symbol display device 42, Since ten specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 50 (0 to 49) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 49, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 49). The jackpot symbol counter C2 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment) and stored in the holding ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33.

  In addition, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach stop random symbol C3 causes the final stop symbol to be shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and then stopped, and the final stop symbol is the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. We decide to draw "reach other than back and forth out" which stops other than before and back and "perfect out" which does not occur reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to back and forth out of reach, C3 = 2 to 21 It corresponds to the reach except front and back deviation, and C3 = 22 to 238 correspond to the complete out. Note that the reach may be individually set according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, the number of operation pending balls at the start of fluctuation, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated (once in each timer interrupt in the present embodiment) and stored in the holding ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 33.

  Also, one of the two fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The other variation type counter CS2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 240, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (i.e., 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as "first variation type counter", and CS2 is also referred to as "second variation type counter". The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol after reach ( In the present embodiment, a more detailed pattern variation mode is determined such as an elapsed time until the middle symbol stops (in other words, the number of variation symbols). Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, various diversification of fluctuation patterns can be easily realized. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time a normal process to be described later is executed, and repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. And buffer value of CS1 and CS2 is acquired in the case of a change pattern determination at the time of the change start of the 1st pattern by the 1st pattern display 42.

  The left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are the left row first symbol, middle row first symbol, right row first symbol of when the big hit lottery of the first symbol display device 42 goes out Since it is for determining a stop symbol (outside symbol) and any of the first symbol of the main symbol and the sub symbol in the first row is displayed in each row, 20 pieces (0 to 19) in each row The counter value of is prepared. The upper, middle and lower symbols of the left symbol row are determined by the off symbol counter CL, and the upper, middle and lower symbols of the middle symbol row are determined by the off symbol counter CM, and the right symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CR. The upper, middle and lower symbols are determined.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, at the time of updating each out-of-hand symbol counter CL, CM, CR, the value of lower 3 bits of R register is added to the previous value and 20 is subtracted when the added supply exceeds the maximum value Be done. Each off symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated within the normal processing so that the update time does not overlap, and the combination of the off symbol counter CL, CM, CR is the reach out of the RAM 503 out of reach pattern buffer, reach out of the out of reach It is stored in either of the pattern buffer and the completely out of pattern buffer. Then, when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of the fluctuation of the first symbol, any buffer value of the reach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than the back and forth symbol buffer, and the completely out symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of reach random number counter C3. Ru.

  The size and range of each counter are merely examples and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the sizes of the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 be different prime numbers and be values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Although illustration is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter which is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 250, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value (i.e. 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and acquired when the gaming ball passes either the left or right second starting opening 34. The number of random numbers to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly classified into main processing activated upon power-on, timer interrupt processing activated periodically (with a cycle of 2 msec in this embodiment), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There are NMI interrupt processing activated by the input of a signal, and for convenience of explanation, first, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then main processing will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing, which is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control unit 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, while reading the states of various switches (except the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main control device 261, the state of the switches is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S603, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are respectively incremented by 1 and their counter values reach the maximum values (676, 49, 238 in the present embodiment, respectively). Clear to 0 each time. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process is performed in association with the winning on the first start opening 33. The start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won the first starting opening 33 based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. If it is determined that the gaming ball has won the first starting opening 33, then in step S702, whether the number of operation-reserved balls N of the first symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) Determine if it is not. On the condition that there is a winning on the first starting opening 33 and the number of operation-reserved balls N <4, the process proceeds to step S703, and the number of operation-reserved balls N is incremented by one.

  Further, in the subsequent step S704, a random number related to the first symbol falling is acquired. Specifically, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S603 are stored in the first free storage area of the holding sphere storage area of the RAM 503. After the start winning process as described above, the CPU 501 temporarily terminates the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing, and this processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt, the state of main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in backup area 503 a of RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a blackout or the like, the blackout signal S1 is output from the blackout monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main control unit 261. After the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be performed for a predetermined time, and NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33, first, in step S801, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power failure notification command indicating that the power has been shut down quickly is transmitted to the other control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, the RAM access is prohibited. After that, it enters an infinite loop in preparation for completely shutting down the power supply and making processing impossible.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is also executed by the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 311 at the time of power cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. The same is true for the power supply from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be performed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a blackout etc., the blackout signal S1 is output from the blackout monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 interrupts the control under execution. Then, the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33 is started. The contents thereof are as described in FIG. 33 (However, in the NMI interrupt processing of the payout control device 311, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804 is not performed).

Next, the main processing will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261, and this main processing is started upon reset upon power-on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power on is performed. Specifically, for example, in order to set a predetermined value set in advance to the stack pointer and wait for the control device on the sub side (the audio lamp control device 262, the payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, for example, Execute wait processing for about 1 second. Further, in step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311, and in the subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed on the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply 313 is pressed (ON), and in the subsequent step S105, power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Determine if it is. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in the subsequent step S107, it is determined whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, that is, backup effectiveness. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. It is also possible to judge the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, at the time of opening of the hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process (step S114 etc.). Also, when the occurrence information of the power-off is not set or when the abnormality of the backup is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.), the process similarly shifts to the initialization process (step S114 etc.) of the RAM 503. That is, in step S114, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, the initialization process of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, power recovery is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal, at the time of power recovery. Execute processing (processing at the time of power failure recovery). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S109, the occurrence information of power-off is cleared. In step S110, a command for causing the control device on the sub side to return to the gaming state when the power is off is transmitted, and in step S111, the use register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, after interrupt permission / non-permission is restored to the state before the power-off, the address is returned to the address before the power-off, and then the process proceeds to the normal processing (see FIG. 27) described later. For example, when step S202 of the normal process is executed and the power is turned off, the address is returned to the address before the power is turned off, and is executed from step S203 of the normal process.

  Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline thereof, the processes of steps S201 to S207 are executed as periodic processes of 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating processes of steps S209 and S210 are executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 27, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of the winning detection information is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired gaming balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, at the time of the fluctuation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42, the stop symbol command, the fluctuation pattern command, the confirmation command and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45. In addition, after the start of the change of the first symbol, change pattern command → stop symbol command of left symbol row → stop symbol command of right symbol row → stop symbol command of middle symbol row one by one each for normal processing That is, one command is sent out every 4 msec, and the confirmation command is sent out at the timing when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198 and 240 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the subsequent step S203, the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated with the out-of-pattern counter CL, CM, CR.

  Explaining the updating process of each out-of-out pattern counter CL, CM, CR in detail, as shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update out-of-out pattern counter CL in the left symbol row. It is determined whether or not it is time to update the out-of-pattern counter CM of the middle symbol row. Then, if the left symbol row update timing (step S301 is YES), the process proceeds to step S303, and the left symbol row out-of-design counter CL is updated. If the middle symbol row update timing (step S302 is YES), the process proceeds to step S304, and the middle symbol row out symbol counter CM is updated. Furthermore, if the right symbol row update timing (steps S301 and S302 are both NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the right symbol example outlier symbol counter CR is updated. In the update of the out-of-set symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of lower 3 bits of R register is added to the previous counter value and 20 is subtracted if the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The calculation result is deviated and the current value of symbol counters CL, CM, CR is taken.

  According to the updating process of CL, CM and CR, each left symbol row CL, CM and CR of the left symbol row, middle symbol row and right symbol row is sequentially updated one by one in one normal process, each counter There is no overlap in updating values. As a result, every time the normal processing is performed three times, one set of the symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the out-of-out pattern counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of reach symbols. If it is a combination of reach symbols, it is further back and forth in step S307. Determine whether it is an outreach. If the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are a combination of out-of-front and out-of-front reach, the process proceeds to step S306, and the combination of out-of-out pattern counters CL, CM, CR is stored in the out-of-front out-reach reach pattern buffer of the RAM 503. If the out of design pattern Catanta CL, CM, CR is a combination of reach except out of back and forth, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of out pattern counter CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach pattern buffer of RAM 503 except out of back and forth .

  Also, if it is a combination other than the reach symbol, it is determined in step S310 whether or not the combination of the symbol symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of symbol symbols, and if it is a combination of symbol symbols, Proceeding to step S311, the combination of the out-of-pattern counter CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the out-of-pattern buffer of the RAM 503. In addition, when steps S306 and S310 are both NO, the symbols are aligned on the left, in the middle, and the right, that is, it corresponds to a state of big hit, but in this case, the out-of-pattern counter CL, CM, CR is stored in the buffer This processing ends without any further processing.

  After the out-of-design symbol counter updating process, in step S204 of FIG. Thereafter, in step S205, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42 is executed. By the first symbol variation processing, the jackpot determination, the setting of the variation pattern of the first symbol, and the like are performed. However, the details of the first symbol variation processing will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a special winning opening / closing process is performed to open or close the special winning opening of the variable winning device 32 in the case of a jackpot state. That is, the big winning opening is opened for each round of the jackpot state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has passed or whether the gaming ball has won the specified number in the big winning opening. Then, when any of these conditions is established, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, on the condition that the gaming ball passes through the specific area, the continuous opening of the big winning opening is allowed, and this is repeatedly performed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  Further, in step S207, display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the gaming ball passes through the second starting opening 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 in each case is acquired and the second symbol display device 43 of the second symbol display device 41 performs the second operation. The variable display of the symbol is carried out. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4, and when the second symbol is hit, the first starting opening 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description has been omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 like the large hit random number counter C1, the large hit symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3. There is.

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has come, that is, whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal processing. Then, the update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1, CS2 is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process (steps S209, S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, the change type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (same as step S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198 and 240 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, it is possible to randomly update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the first symbol variation process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is in progress. In the big hit, the middle of the special game displayed on the first symbol display device 42 at the time of the big hit and the middle of the predetermined time after the end of the special game are included. In the subsequent step S402, it is determined whether or not the first symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the first symbol. Then, if it is not a big hit, nor is it also in the variable display of the first symbol, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether the number of operation pending balls N of the first symbol display device 42 is larger than zero. At this time, when the jackpot is in progress or the number of operation pending balls N is 0, the present process is ended as it is.

  If the jackpot is not displayed during the variation display of the first symbol and the number of operation pending balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the number of operation pending balls N is decremented by one. In step S405, processing is performed to shift the data stored in the holding ball storage area. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the pending first to fourth areas of the pending ball storage area toward the execution area, and the first pending area → the execution area, the second pending area → The data in each area is shifted in such a manner as the first holding area, the third holding area, the second holding area, the fourth holding area, and the third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, the variation start process is performed. Here, the details of the fluctuation start process will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the big hit based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area. Do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relation between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, and as described above, at the time of the ordinary low probability, "337," "673" is a hit value, and "67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661" is a hit value when the probability is high.

  If it is determined that the jackpot, in step S502, a table corresponding to the value of jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area, ie not shown jackpot symbol (value of jackpot symbol counter C2 The symbol is determined based on the table showing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol, and the symbol is set as the stop symbol command. At this time, the numbers 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five activated lines, and any of the 50 jackpot symbols is set in the stop symbol command Be done. If it matches with a predetermined specific symbol among these big hit symbols, it shifts to a definite change state after that, but if it matches with a symbol (non-specific symbol) which is not a specific symbol, it does not shift to a definite change state.

  Next, in step S503, a fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the buffer for the counter of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, reach of the first symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, A finer pattern variation mode is determined, etc. Note that the relationship between the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern, and the relationship between the value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively Are defined in advance by a table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 whether or not reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area. In the case of reach occurrence, it is further determined in step S505 whether or not the back and forth reach is made based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which "0, 1" corresponds to the back and forth reach, and "2 to 21" corresponds to the reach except back and forth, "22-238" corresponds to no reach (full out).

  In the case of the front and back out of reach reach, the process proceeds to step S506, and the values of left, middle, and right out of cut symbol counters CL, CM, CR stored in the back and forth out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. Further, in step S507, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the back and forth reach is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, similarly to step S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the buffer for the counter of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and normal reach, super reach, and premium reach based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Etc. Determine the reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes, and until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. A more detailed symbol variation mode is determined, such as the elapsed time of (in other words, the number of variation symbols).

  In the case of reach occurrence other than front and rear deviation, the process proceeds to step S508, and each value of left, middle and right out of the left symbol counter CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front and rear deviation of RAM 503 is stopped. Set to In step S509, the fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than the back and forth deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in the step S503 and the like.

  If neither the jackpot nor the reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right out-of-pattern counter CL, CM, CR stored in the completely out-of-pattern buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is diminished, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed in each of the big hit, the reach, and the non-reach, the present process ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, the first symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S407, and it is determined whether a variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the first symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the first symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, step S407 is positively determined. Then, in step S408, a change stop instruction is set as a determination command, and then the process ends.

  Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the payout control device 311, and this main processing is started in response to a reset at power on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power on is performed. Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value determined in advance, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until the payout permission command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received. Then, when the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S903 to permit RAM access, and at step S904, the external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed on the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S 905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply 313 is pressed (ON), and in the subsequent step S 906, power off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513. Determine if it is. In step S 907, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the subsequent step S 908, it is determined whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, that is, backup effectiveness. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 513. In addition, it is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup depending on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 523 is ON, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S 915 or the like). Also, when the occurrence information of the power-off is not set or when the abnormality of the backup is confirmed by the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.), the processing similarly shifts to the initialization process (step S915 etc.) of the RAM 513. That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. Further, in step S917, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process shifts to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, power recovery is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal, at the time of power recovery. Execute processing (processing at the time of power failure recovery). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S910, the power-off occurrence information is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized. In step S912, the use register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S 913 and S 914, after interrupt permission / non-permission is restored to the state before the power-off, the address returns to the address before the power-off.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of winning balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control device 312 is set to launch permission. In step S1003, the state recovery switch 321 is checked, and the state recovery operation is performed when it is determined that the state recovery operation is started.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, the setting of the lower tray full state or the lower tray full release state is executed according to the change of the state of the lower tray 15. That is, the full tray condition of the lower tray 15 is determined by the detection signal of the lower tray full switch, and when the lower tray full is reached, the lower tray full condition setting is executed, and the lower tray full run out. , Set the lower plate full release state. Further, in step S1005, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank sphere absence release state is executed according to the change of the state of the tank ball. That is, the tank ball absence state is determined by the detection signal of the tank ball absence switch, and the tank sphere absence state is executed when the tank sphere absence is reached, and the tank sphere absence released state is executed when the tank sphere absence is eliminated. Execute the setting.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence or absence of a notification state is determined, and when there is a notification state, notification is performed using a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, a winning ball payout process is performed. In this case, it is not a dispensable state of the rental balls, and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both steps S1007 and S1008 are NO), the process proceeds to step S1009 and the prize ball control process (described later) Start FIG. In addition, if the prize balls can not be paid out, or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the processing shifts to the processing for the lending of balls.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, the processing of the rental ball payout is executed. In this case, if it is not in a state in which it is not possible to pay out the rental ball, and if a rental game payout request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010 and YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and the rental ball control process Start FIG. In addition, if the state in which the lending balls can not be paid out, or the request for lending balls out has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the processing of the subsequent rounds is executed.

  In step S1013, the state recovery switch 321 is checked, and the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball removal processing on the condition that the ball removal is not possible and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S1014, control of the vibrator 360 (vibrator motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. After that, the process returns to the beginning of the payout control process.

  Here, in the award ball control process shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the payout of the award balls. In the following step S1102, it is determined whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute the retry process and the stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether the game balls are normally counted or not. If the count of the gaming balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute retry processing, and the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the processing returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether the count number of the game balls by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, the process for stopping the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, in the rental ball control process shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute payout of the rental balls. In the following step S1202, it is determined whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute the retry process and the stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the gaming balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute retry processing, and the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the processing returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Furthermore, if the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether or not the count number of the game balls by the payout count switch reaches a predetermined number (25) of rental balls and payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, processing for stopping the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the processing returns to the payout control processing of FIG.

Next, the configuration of the additional characteristic portion of the pachinko machine 10 of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the door provided on the front of the opening is performed within a predetermined time when the symbols displayed on the first symbol display device are aligned and stopped by the combination of predetermined symbols after the variable display. The configuration has a large winning opening that repeats a predetermined number of times, and a small winning opening that repeats the opening / closing operation of the door provided on the front of the opening a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time An example will be described. The special winning opening and the small winning opening correspond to the operation members of the present invention.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of a punching machine, and FIG. 38 is a front view of a variable display unit of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a variable winning device 32 is provided substantially at the lower center of the game board 30 and a variable display unit 35 is provided at the approximate center. The variable winning device 32 has a large winning opening 32A.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the variable display device unit 35 includes a first symbol display device 42, a decorative article 450, and a center frame 47. The decorative article 450 and the center frame 47 are integrated as shown in FIG. The center frame 47 is disposed to cover a predetermined portion of the first symbol display device 42 for variably displaying identification information (first symbol) and the like on the display screen.

  The first symbol display device 42 is configured of a liquid crystal display device or the like, and the display screen thereof includes 10 symbols of numbers 0 to 9, and 10 symbols of figures such as ●, ▲, ■,. The pieces are arranged alternately and displayed in combination in the rotational direction.

  The decorative article 450 is disposed in the right play area of the game board 30, and a game ball passage space 451 is formed. The game ball passage space 451 is a space formed by the glass 137 and the recess of the decorative article 450 for passing the game ball Ba. That is, the gaming ball Ba can pass between the recess formed on the front surface side of the decorative article 450 and the back surface side of the glass 137.

  The game ball passage space 451 is formed in a range from the two entrances I1 and I2 to which the game ball Ba is input to the three outlets O1 to O3 to which the game ball Ba is output. In the outlet O1 of one of the three outlets O1, O2 and O3, when the jackpot pattern is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, opening and closing of the door provided on the front of the opening is repeated a predetermined number of times There is provided a small winning opening 430 which operates to allow one gaming ball Ba to be winning (entering). The cross-sectional shape of the recess of the decorative article 450 in the game ball passage space 451 is a "V" shaped groove, and along the groove, the game ball Ba is exited from the entrances I1 and I2 of the game ball passage space 451 It is guided to O1, O2 and O3. In addition, the cross-sectional shape of the hollow portion of the decorative article 450 of the game ball passage space 451 may be various shapes such as a “U” shape, a concave groove, and the like.

  Next, the control system according to the pachinko machine 10 of the above embodiment will be specifically described. FIG. 39 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  As described above, the main control device 261 generally controls the game of the pachinko machine 10, and as shown in FIG. 39, the variation display result of the first symbol in the first symbol display device 42 is preset It has a function of generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that it becomes a specific symbol combination (big hit symbol). In short, the main control device 261 determines the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (the first random number group for determining whether or not to be in the special game state) which can take values from "0" to "676" (first random number The special gaming state is generated on the basis of.

  Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 shown in FIG. 23 has a first random number generation unit 400 (first random number group generation function) that generates the big hit random number counter C1. The RAM 503 of the main control device 261 is an area for storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1 among the holding ball storage areas of the RAM 503 (the first random number storage unit 402 every time the game ball wins the first starting opening 33). ). The CPU 501 of the main controller 261 also has a first determination unit 404 (determination function) that determines whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the storage ball storage area is a hit value. There is.

  The value of the big hit random number counter C1 (first random number) in the first random number generation unit 400 is held by the RAM 503 at the timing of the detection of winning of the gaming ball by the operation port switch 224 provided in the first starting opening 33. It is stored in the sphere storage area (first random number storage unit 402). Further, at the time of low probability, if the value (first random number) of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is the two values “337, 673”, the first determination unit 404 is a big hit It is determined that, if not, it is determined that it is out. Further, at the time of high probability, the first determination unit 404 determines that the value (first random number) of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the first random number storage unit 402 is ten values “67, 131, 199, 289, If it is "337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661", it is determined to be a big hit, otherwise it is determined to be out. The first random number generation unit 400 and the first determination unit 404 described above are realized by causing the CPU 501 to execute a predetermined program. The first determination unit 404 corresponds to the determination unit of the present invention.

  When the CPU 501 determines that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is a hit value, the main control device 261 outputs a signal for setting the special game state to the variable winning device 32. Based on the instruction from the main controller 261, the variable winning device 32 executes a jackpot operation in which the gaming ball repeatedly operates in the open state where the game ball is easy to win and the normal closed state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39, the main control device 261 determines the variation display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 based on the winning detection of the gaming ball at the first starting opening 33, and this It instructs the display control device 45 to execute the determined variable display effect. Specifically, main controller 261 is based on various counter values (for example, reach random number counter C3, fluctuation type counter CS1, other counters, etc.) at the time of winning detection of the game ball to first start opening 33. To determine the variation display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and display various commands (for example, variation pattern command, stop symbol command, determination command, etc.) that suggest execution of the determined variation display effect It instructs the control device 45 to output. That is, the main control device 261 is a fluctuation pattern command as a fluctuation pattern command obtained by coding a fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the first symbol, and a stop identification information command showing the first symbol at the time of fluctuation stop Is sent to the display control device 45 as a stop symbol command as a command, and then a confirmation command as an identification information determination command indicating the timing to stop the first symbol is sent to the display control device 45 at a predetermined timing. ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the game state switching unit 405, the first operation control unit 406, the pseudo display effect instructing unit 407, the pseudo sound instructing unit 408, and the pseudo lighting effect instructing unit 409. Is equipped. Each part will be specifically described below.

  In addition, the first start opening 33, the first determination unit 404, the game state switching unit 405, the first operation control unit 406, the special winning opening 32A, and the small winning opening 430 described above shift to the second gaming state of the present invention. The pseudo display effect instruction unit 407 corresponds to a pseudo display effect instruction means, the pseudo sound instruction unit 408 to a pseudo sound instruction means, and the pseudo illumination effect instruction unit 409 to a pseudo illumination effect instruction means.

  The game state switching unit 405 sets the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the first random number generation unit 400 at the timing of detecting the winning of the game ball by the operation port switch 224 provided in the first start port 33 (first random number If the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the) is stored in the holding ball storage area (first random number storage unit 402) of the RAM 503 is determined to be a jackpot by the judgment of the first judgment unit 404, the jackpot is Select the jackpot setting condition (first gaming state) that occurs with normal probability, or the setting condition for the jackpot probability (second gaming state) that is higher than the first gaming state Switch. The instruction by this switching is transmitted to the first operation control unit 406 described later.

  Further, it instructs the first operation control unit 406 to perform opening and closing operations of the large winning opening 32A or the small winning opening 430 a predetermined number of times depending on the combination of the big winning symbols at that time. Specifically, the jackpot pattern is one of the number symbols 0 to 9, one of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 40, or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction aligned in the same combination of the number symbols (In FIG. 40, when the number symbol 1 is aligned at L5), when displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the door of the special winning opening 32A repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times substantially simultaneously with the stop of the symbol. Command the first operation control unit 406 to In addition, the graphic symbols such as 当 た り, 当 た り, 、, ... are arranged in the same combination as any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 41 or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction (FIG. 41 Then, when the graphic symbols ● are aligned in L2) and displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the door of the small winning opening 430 is operated to repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times substantially simultaneously with the stop of the pattern. To the first operation control unit 406.

  The first operation control unit 406 controls the large winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430 to perform different operations according to an instruction from the gaming state switching unit 405. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of repeating the opening and closing of the small winning opening 430 is more difficult to recognize than the operation of repeating the opening and closing of the large winning opening 32A. Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the large winning opening 32A performs 16 rounds of one set of operations which is opened approximately 15 seconds simultaneously with the pattern stop and then closed, and the small winning opening 430 is approximately simultaneously with the pattern stop at 1 second intervals. It is designed to repeat one set of operations to open and close at two rounds.

  The pseudo display control unit 407 has the same display effect as the display effect displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in the big hit state when the out-of-pattern according to the predetermined condition is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 The instruction is sent to the display control unit 42 so as to be simulated.

  As a predetermined condition for executing this pseudo display effect, for example, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is set in advance as a pseudo display random number counter other than a plurality of other values except 10 values where the big hit is made. A combination of predetermined values of the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, and CR may be preset as the pseudo display counter value, or the time interval to be executed may be set randomly. These setting conditions are made possible by changing the values in a timely manner by a pre-installed program.

  The pseudo display effect is, for example, a display effect to be performed after a predetermined pattern combination and a big hit state, and the background displayed on the first symbol display device 42 is switched to a different color to be continuous. There are various patterns such as display effects such as blinking, and simply making the background the same color, the appearance of the same character, and the like.

  The pseudo voice instruction unit 408 simultaneously displays the display effect displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when the jackpot state is reached when the out-of-patterns corresponding to the predetermined conditions are displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The instruction is sent to the audio lamp control device 262 so that the same sound class as the sound, the voice, the music and the combination thereof which are output from the sound output port 24 are pseudo-outputted. The pseudo sound output is performed in synchronization with the pseudo display effect.

  The simulated lighting effect instructing unit 409 is a pachinko machine simultaneously with the display effect displayed on the first symbol display device 42 at the time of the big hit when the out-of-field symbol according to the predetermined condition is displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The instruction is sent to the sound lamp control device 262 so that the same illumination effect as the illumination effect performed by the illumination means such as the lamps provided in 10 flickers and performs in a pseudo manner. The simulated lighting effect is performed in synchronization with the simulated display effect and the output of the pseudo sound.

  Each of the pseudo sound output and the pseudo illumination effect is also executed by the CPU 501 by a program or the like as in the pseudo display effect.

  By configuring the pachinko machine 10 as described above, when the first determining unit 404 determines the value of the big hit random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generating unit 400, if the result is a big hit value, the normal big hit It is possible to selectively switch whether it is the first gaming state, or the second gaming state (probable change state) in which the probability of occurrence of the jackpot advantageous to the player is higher than that in the first gaming state. In addition, the first operation control unit 406 is provided in the game board 30 by transmitting a command sent according to the determination result of the first determination unit 404 to the first operation control unit 406 via the gaming state switching unit 405. It is possible to switch so that either the large winning opening 32A or the small winning opening 430 can be repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times. That is, it is possible to shift to the definite variation state in two processes.

  Therefore, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the game is completed with the combination of the same predetermined number symbols, the player is in a definite change state by the uniform history of the door of the big winning opening 32A repeating opening and closing a predetermined number of times. It can be judged easily and clearly that it has become. However, in the present embodiment, although it is a definite change state when aligned in a predetermined combination of the same graphic symbols, the door of the special winning opening 32A does not operate to repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times, this big winning The door of the small winning opening 430, which is smaller than the opening 32A, has a history of opening and closing, which makes it difficult to visually recognize. Furthermore, since the operation of the small winning opening 430 itself repeats the opening / closing operation only twice substantially at an interval of one second substantially simultaneously when the combination of graphic symbols is aligned, the operation is overlooked and missed. Therefore, the player can not easily determine whether or not a definite change has occurred. In other words, when the combination of graphic symbols is aligned with the first symbol display device 42, the player misunderstands that it is a disconnection and continues the game in a state in which the interest in the game is diminished. In such a state, when the player continues the game, since the player is actually in a definite change state, it is thought that the jackpot is continuous and suddenly changes into a definite change state. That is to say, the player's interest in the game is immediately revived from the state in which the interest in the game has diminished, and the interest in the game increases. That is, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine as a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  In addition, despite the fact that the first symbol display device 42 is distracted and the symbol is displayed, the display effect to be variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when the definite variation state is entered based on the predetermined condition, and this display By configuring to perform the same effect as the sound and the illumination effect that are executed in synchronization with the effect, the player can determine what state the pachinko machine 10 is in when the probability change state is entered. It disappears. In other words, in spite of the fact that a pattern which is aligned by a combination of graphic symbols is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and is in a definite change state, it is misunderstood as if it is not a definite change state. It is effective to Therefore, if the player continues playing the game while misunderstanding that the combination of graphic symbols is completely out of place, it is felt as if it suddenly changes into a definite change state, and the interest for the player's game is harmonically enhanced Will increase further.

  In addition, since the player can have a desire to continuously play a game by gaining interest in the pachinko machine 10, which is a gaming machine, the number of times of visits to a hall (game hall) increases. As a result, for the hole manager, the movement rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the combination of graphic symbols is aligned and displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and the door of the small winning opening 430 is configured to shift positively when the opening / closing operation is repeated a predetermined number of times However, in the present embodiment, a case where a part of the decorative member is operated in addition to the opening / closing operation of the door of the small winning opening 430 will be described as an example.

  FIG. 42 is a front view showing the main part configuration of the decorative component 45, and FIG. 43 is a side view showing the main part of the peristaltic member 452A and the configuration around it. In FIG. 42, the door 410 provided on the front of the small winning opening 430 falls to the front side and is in the open state.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 and 42, the decorative article 450 integrally formed on the right side of the center frame 47 further includes an animal decorative article 452 in the shape of an animal bear on the lower right side in the figure. . The animal decorative member 452 is provided with a swinging member 452A which can be pivoted at a portion corresponding to an arm.

  The peristaltic member 452A, as shown in FIG. 43, is pivotally supported with a portion corresponding to its shoulder as a base end, and power from a drive mechanism such as a motor is transmitted to the shaft portion 453 to oscillate laterally. ing. In addition, a plate-like closing member 454 is erected on the back surface of the free end portion toward the surface of the game board 30. That is, as shown in FIG. 44, the swing member 452A has a standby position P1 at the top of the game ball passage space 451 whose free end portion communicates with the small winning opening 430, and the game ball space passage 451 on the upper side. It swings over the branch position P2 shown in FIG. 44 branched to guide the gaming ball in a direction (outlet O2 side) different from the small winning opening 430. When the free end portion swings to the branch position P2 along with the swing, the closing member 454 on the back side blocks the game ball passage space 451 facing the small winning opening 430 side.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described. The processing and control functions of the operation control unit and the game state switching unit are different from those of the first embodiment, and the object controlled by the first operation control unit 406 is the swinging member 452A other than the big winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430. It differs in the point added. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and different parts will be specifically described.

  FIG. 45 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment further includes a game state switching unit 405A, a second operation control unit 406A, a pseudo display effect instructing unit 407, and a pseudo sound instructing unit 408. And a simulated lighting effect instructing unit 409.

  The game state switching unit 405 sets the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the first random number generation unit 400 at the timing of detecting the winning of the game ball by the operation port switch 224 provided in the first start port 33 (first random number If the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the) is stored in the holding ball storage area (first random number storage unit 402) of the RAM 503 is determined to be a jackpot by the judgment of the first judgment unit 404, the jackpot is Probability that will be a jackpot at a probability higher than the first gaming state (hereinafter referred to as appropriate, if it is a setting condition (first gaming state) of a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “normally jackpot” as appropriate) generated with normal probability Select and switch whether it is the setting condition (second game state) of “probable variation big hit”). Furthermore, even if the value of the reach random number counter C3 is a reach value, even if the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the first random number generation unit 400 is a value indicating a drop other than the big hit, and if it becomes reach It is appropriately selected which condition is included, including the case where it is decided to give a advance notice of the reach depending on the value of the fluctuation type counter. The instruction | indication by having switched is transmitted to the 2nd operation control part 406A mentioned later.

  Also, the instruction to switch is different depending on each of the selected conditions: normal jackpot, probability varying jackpot, outreach, and reach notice. In the case of the jackpot, according to the combination of the jackpot symbol, the opening and closing of the door 410 of the large winning opening 32A or the small winning opening 430 is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the second operation control is also made to swing the swinging member 452A. It instructs the unit 406A.

  Specifically, the jackpot pattern is one of the number symbols 0 to 9, usually arranged in a combination of the same number symbols in any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 40, or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction When it is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in the jackpot state (in FIG. 40, the number symbol 1 is aligned at L5), the door 410 of the big winning opening 32A opens and closes substantially simultaneously with the stop of the symbol. The second operation control unit 406A is instructed to perform an operation to repeat a predetermined number of times. In addition, the probability variation big hit condition (Figures such as 当 た り, 、, 、, etc.) are aligned in the same combination with any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction shown in FIG. In FIG. 41, when the graphic symbols ● are aligned in L2) and displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the door 410 of the small winning opening 430 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times substantially simultaneously with the stop of the symbols. The second operation control unit 406A is instructed to When the symbol figures are aligned, the second operation control is performed such that the swinging member 452A other than the small winning opening 430 also swings over the standby position P1 and the branch position P2 in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430. It instructs the unit 406A.

  Furthermore, even if the jack is a jackpot other than the jackpot, either the number symbol or the figure symbol on the first symbol display device 42 is either L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 41 or L4, L5 in the diagonal direction. In the case of the display effect of reach that will be a big hit if the same pattern is aligned two pieces and the remaining ones are the same and identification information including the number pattern and the pattern set is changed and displayed at high speed. When a character or the like suddenly appears while being displayed, and a display notice of a reach notice indicating a big hit is indicated after the variable display of the high-speed rotation, the swing member 452A of the animal decorative article 452 is branched from the standby position P1. The second operation control unit 405A is instructed to swing to the position P2. In addition, the display production and reach notice production of reach in the case of being out of the jackpot correspond to the suggestion display production of the present invention.

  The second operation control unit 406A operates each of the large winning opening 32A, the small winning opening 430, and the peristaltic member 452A in accordance with the instruction transmitted from the gaming state switching unit 405. Specifically, when the instruction from the gaming state switching unit 405A is usually a jackpot, the door 410 provided on the front of the big winning opening 32A is opened for approximately 15 seconds substantially simultaneously with the pattern stop in the first symbol display device 42 and closed. Make one set of actions 16 rounds.

  Further, when the figures and symbols are aligned and the instruction from the game state switching unit 405A is a probability change jackpot, the operation of repeating opening and closing of the door 410 provided on the front of the small winning opening 430 opens the door 410 of the large winning opening 32A. -Operation control is performed so as to be more difficult to recognize than the operation of repeating closing. Specifically, the small winning opening 430 is configured to repeat one set of operations of opening and closing at intervals of one second substantially simultaneously with pattern stopping for two rounds. Further, in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430, the swinging member 452A also swings continuously between the standby position P1 and the branch position P2.

  Furthermore, when the instruction from the gaming state switching unit 405A is out and the display effect of the reach and the display effect of the reach notice are performed, the second operation control unit 406A moves the swing member in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430. 452A is swung from the standby position P1 to the branch position P2. Then, while the small winning opening 430 is in the opening and closing operation, the peristaltic member 452A is stopped at the branch position P2. That is, the game ball Ba is controlled so as not to enter the small winning opening 430 in the disengaged state.

  By configuring the pachinko machine 10 as described above, if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400 is the jackpot value according to the result determined by the first determination unit 404, It is possible to selectively switch whether it is the first gaming state, which is a normal jackpot, or a second gaming state (probable change state) in which the probability of occurrence of jackpots advantageous to the player is higher than that of the first gaming state. . In addition, the second operation control unit 406A is provided in the game board 30 by transmitting a command sent according to the determination result of the second determination unit 404 to the second operation control unit 406A via the gaming state switching unit 405. The swing member 452A is rocked in conjunction with the operation of repeating the opening and closing of the door 410 of the large winning opening 32A a predetermined number of times and the operation of the door 410 of the small winning opening 430 repeating the opening and closing a predetermined number of times. A switch can be made to cause an operation to move. That is, it is possible to shift to the definite variation state in two processes.

  In addition to the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400, the values of the reach random number counter C2 and the variation type counter are determined by the first determination unit 404, and the out of jackpot is out Also, the small winning opening 430 can be opened and closed. That is, even in the case of out-of-reach reach effects and out-of-range effects, if the first notice display effect is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the small winning opening 430 can be operated. Also, in this case, the second operation control unit 406A causes the sliding member 452 to swing from the standby position P1 to the branching position P2 in conjunction with the operation of the small winning opening 430, whereby the door 410 of the small winning opening 430 is opened. Even so, the game ball Ba is prevented from entering the ball. That is, even if the small winning opening 430 is opened, it does not necessarily shift to the definite variation jackpot, so the player who is continuing the game can not accurately know in which state the transition to the probable variation jackpot occurs. As a result, when the player shifts to the probability change jackpot, he or she feels illusion that it has shifted suddenly and feels entertaining. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, despite the fact that the first symbol display device 42 is distracted and the symbol is displayed, the display effect to be variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 when the definite variation state is entered based on the predetermined condition, and this display By configuring to perform the same effect as the sound and the illumination effect that are executed in synchronization with the effect, the player can determine what state the pachinko machine 10 is in when the probability change state is entered. It disappears. In other words, in spite of the fact that a pattern which is aligned by a combination of graphic symbols is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and is in a definite change state, it is misunderstood as if it is not a definite change state. It is effective to Therefore, if the player continues playing the game while misunderstanding that the combination of graphic symbols is completely out of place, it is felt as if it suddenly changes into a definite change state, and the interest for the player's game is harmonically enhanced Will increase further.

  In addition, since the player can have a desire to continuously play a game by gaining interest in the pachinko machine 10, which is a gaming machine, the number of times of visits to a hall (game hall) increases. As a result, for the hole manager, the movement rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in the mechanical configuration of the second embodiment, the small winning opening 430 is not provided with the door 410 on the front surface thereof, and the permission or blocking of the entry of the game ball Ba into the small winning opening The case where it is determined by the operation of the swinging member 452A will be described as an example. The same reference numeral is given to the same mechanical configuration as that of the second embodiment, and a different configuration will be specifically described.

  FIG. 46 is a front view showing the main configuration of the decorative part, and FIG. 47 is a front view illustrating the operation of the decorative part.

  As shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, the small winning opening 430 is formed with an opening at the top, so that the game ball Ba that has flowed down from the game ball passage space can enter the ball. In addition, one of the plurality of game ball passage spaces 451 formed in the decorative member 450 is formed from the top toward the small winning opening 430, and the outlet 01 is formed in the upper part of the small winning opening 430. Further, the game ball passage space 451 is branched upstream thereof. The game ball passage space 451 branched in a direction different from the small winning opening 430 is designed to allow the game ball Ba to flow toward the outlet 02 formed on the right side in the drawing.

  In addition, as shown in the figure, the pivoting member 452A provided on the animal decorative member 452 integrated with the decorative member 450 has a blocking member 454 standing on the back surface. Further, the swinging member 452 A has a branch position P 2 for blocking the flow of the gaming ball Ba into the gaming ball passage space 451 toward the small winning opening 430, and the gaming ball into the gaming ball passage space 451 toward the small winning opening 430. The game ball is moved from the game ball passage space 451 permitting the flow-down to the permission position P1 on the left side in the drawing.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. The swinging member 452A is configured to swing when a predetermined condition is satisfied instead of the door provided on the front face of the small winning opening 430 in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, and the swinging member Since only the processing and control of the 452A are different, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts, and the different parts will be specifically described.

  FIG. 48 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

  When it is determined by the first determination unit 404 that the random number counter C1 is determined to be a big hit, the game state switching unit 405 is a big hit that occurs with a normal probability. Or the setting condition (second gaming state) of the probability (hereinafter referred to as "probable variation jackpot" as appropriate) to be a jackpot at a higher probability than the first gaming state Is selected, and an instruction by the switching is transmitted to the third operation control unit 406B described later.

  The indication of the switching is different depending on the selected conditions, that is, the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. In the case of the jackpot, it instructs the third operation control unit 406B to repeat the opening and closing of the door of the big winning opening 32A a predetermined number of times according to the combination of the jackpot symbols. In addition, in the case of a probability variation big hit, it instructs the third operation control unit 406B so that the swinging member 452A swings from the branch position P2 to the permission position P1.

  Specifically, the jackpot pattern is one of the number symbols 0 to 9, usually arranged in a combination of the same number symbols in any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 40, or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction When displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in the jackpot state (in FIG. 40, the number symbol 1 is aligned in L5), the door of the big winning opening 32A is predetermined to open and close substantially simultaneously with the stop of the symbol. It instructs the third operation control unit 406B to perform an operation to repeat the number of times. In addition, the probability variation big hit condition (Figures such as 当 た り, 、, 、, etc.) are aligned in the same combination with any of L1 to L2 in the horizontal direction or L4 and L5 in the diagonal direction shown in FIG. In FIG. 41, when it is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in FIG. And instructs the third operation control unit 406B to swing. For example, a few seconds are repeated several times by reciprocal swinging of the branch position P2 and the permission position P1, or a state in which the game ball Ba is allowed to enter the small winning opening 430 by stopping for a predetermined time at the permission position P2 is maintained. It is made to return to the branch position P2 after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Further, in the case of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot is normal, the signal of satisfaction of the condition is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the audio lamp control device 262.

  When the sound lamp control device 262 receives a signal of normal jackpot condition satisfaction from the main control device 261, the swing member 452A reciprocates continuously across the branch position P2 and the permission position P1 for a predetermined time. Operate control to swing. For example, the swing member 452A is swung continuously across the branch position P2 and the permission position P1 while the normal big hit occurs and the door of the big winning opening 32A repeatedly performs the opening and closing operations. That is, while the ball, which is a winning ball, is paid out to the player, the swinging member 452A swings continuously. It should be noted that when the swing member 452A is moved to the permission position P1 at the time of the winning ball, it may be configured to shift to the positive change state when the gaming ball Ba has won in the small winning opening 430.

  The audio lamp control device 262 corresponds to the sub control means of the present invention.

  By configuring the pachinko machine 10 as described above, if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 generated by the first random number generation unit 400 is the jackpot value according to the result determined by the first determination unit 404, It is possible to selectively switch whether it is the first gaming state, which is a normal jackpot, or a second gaming state (probable change state) in which the probability of occurrence of jackpots advantageous to the player is higher than that of the first gaming state. . In addition, the third operation control unit 406B transmits the command which is a definite variation sent by the determination result of the first determination unit 404 to the third operation control unit 406B via the gaming state switching unit 405, the game board 30 The swinging member 452A can be switched to swing between the branch position P2 and the permission position P1 by repeating the opening and closing of the door of the special winning opening 32A provided a predetermined number of times. In other words, it is possible to shift to the positive variation state in two processes of the door of the special winning opening 32A which is the operation member and the operation of the swinging member 452A.

  Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the swinging member 452A operates also in the case of a big hit or winning balls normally. Therefore, the swinging member 452A swings according to the game state when the other predetermined condition is established as well as when the figure symbol is aligned with the display of FIG. There is no easy way to know the conditions for transitioning to a definite change state. That is, when the player shifts to the probability change jackpot, he or she feels illusion that it has shifted suddenly and feels entertaining. That is, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the player can have a desire to continuously play a game by gaining interest in the pachinko machine 10, which is a gaming machine, the number of times of visits to a hall (game hall) increases. As a result, for the hole manager, the movement rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the second embodiment described above, the small winning opening 430 is opened / closed even when the display effect of the reach display effect and the reach notice is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in addition to the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot Although the operation has been performed, in the case of the condition, only the peristaltic member 452A may be shaken without operating the small winning opening 430. Alternatively, the peristaltic member 452A may be configured to operate at random. In the case of this configuration, the electrical configuration may be configured as shown in FIG. That is, the operation control unit 406A may control the operation of the peristaltic member 452A independently.

  According to this configuration, the transition to the positive change state can be made more difficult to understand. It should be noted that if the peristaltic member 452A operates when the small winning opening 430 does not perform the opening / closing operation, the oscillating distance for oscillating may be continuously oscillated for a predetermined time across the standby position and the branch position ( The amplitude) may be reduced to make it difficult to understand the operation of the peristaltic member 452A. As a result, the player who is continuing the game feels an illusion that he or she suddenly shifts to a definite change state, and feels interesting. In other words, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained.

  (2) In the first embodiment described above, switching is performed so as to repeat opening and closing of the large winning opening 32A and the small winning opening 430 a predetermined number of times divided into numeric symbols and graphic symbols, but this embodiment is limited When the figure group consisting of a predetermined number of combinations of number symbols and a predetermined number of figure symbols is divided into two groups and the combination of one set of patterns is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 When the big winning opening 32A is operated to repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times, and the other symbol combination is displayed on the first symbol display device 42, the small winning opening 430 is operated to repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times. You may do it. In addition, as for the design, in addition to the number design and the graphic design, it is possible to use the character design and the design etc. By setting a plurality of sets of symbols in this manner, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

  (3) In each of the embodiments described above, the same display effects, sounds, and sounds as when the special game state is entered when a predetermined condition is satisfied even when the out-of-pattern is displayed on the first symbol display device 42. Although all of the illumination effects are configured to be performed in a pseudo manner, any one or two of these effects may be combined and executed.

  (4) In Example 2 described above, when the small winning opening 430 operates to open and close when a condition other than the probability variation big hit is selected, the peristaltic member 452A which is a part of the animal decorative article Although the game ball Ba was prevented from entering the small winning opening 430 by utilizing it, a mechanism may be provided to prevent entry into the small winning opening 430 other than the swing member 452A. For example, there is a mechanism in which a plate-like entrance prevention plate or the like protrudes from the game board surface, or a entry prevention board protrudes from the side surface of the game ball passage space.

  (5) The present invention may be applied to various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) game machines, and may be applied to pachinko machines of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, a pachinko machine (common name, two-time, three-time, and so on) in which the jackpot expected value can be increased until the jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two times, three times) including the jackpot once May be implemented as In addition, after the jackpot pattern is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine to be in a special gaming state, as a prerequisite to winning a ball in a predetermined area. Also, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state when the ball enters a predetermined winning opening.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

32 ... large winning opening 261 ... main controller 400 ... first random number generation unit 404 ... first determination unit 405 ... gaming state switching unit 406 ... operation switching unit 407 ... simulated display effect instructing unit 407 ... simulated voice instructing unit 407 ... simulated Lighting production instruction unit 430 ... Small winning opening 501 ... CPU

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A game board having a game area in which game balls flow down;
An operation opening provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a game ball;
The ball entry detection means which detects the game ball which entered the operation opening,
Lottery means for performing a lottery capable of determining whether or not to cause the specific gaming state based on the detection of the game ball by the ball entry detection means;
In a gaming machine that causes the specific gaming state to occur when the result of the lottery by the lottery means becomes a specific result.
A symbol display unit having a display area capable of variably displaying symbols;
Symbol control means indicating that the result of the lottery has become the identification result by displaying the symbols in a specific combination on the symbol display section;
The first operation of the first variable entering means as the specified gaming state after the symbol of the specific combination is displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol control means when the result of the lottery becomes the identification result The member is pivoted to make the first ball entry of a predetermined size enterable, and then the game is repeated a predetermined number of times with the first ball entry disabled due to the establishment of the predetermined condition. 1 first means for generating a specific gaming state,
When the result of the lottery is a specified result, the second movable member of the second variable entering means is operated during the period in which the first specified gaming state is occurring, and the first variable entering means A second entering ball entry smaller than the first entering ball entry formed by the player is put in a state capable of entering a second subject, and based on the detection of the game ball by the detecting means provided in the second entry ball exit, the second specified game And second means for generating a state,
The second means moves the second operation member linearly with respect to the specific passage partitioned from the gaming area, thereby advancing and retracting between the protruding state and the recessed state from the protruding state. A channel of the gaming ball having entered the specific passage from the gaming area is a passage provided on the downstream side of the specific passage, the passage being connected to the second ball entry port of the second variable ball entry means The second of the second variable entering means by switching to a second entrance side passage and a passage provided on the downstream side of the specific passage and discharging the game ball to the game area A game machine characterized by changing a ball entry into a ball entry possible state and a ball entry impossible state.

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