JP6648487B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a ball game machine.

  Conventional gaming machines include a variable winning device that takes an entry-permissible position that allows game balls to enter and an entry-prohibited position that prohibits game balls from entering, and whether or not game balls can enter is provided inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of the movable member is known.

  For example, a flat movable member is installed for a winning opening that opens rearward from a game area in which a game ball flows down, and an entrance-prohibited position in which the movable member closes the winning opening, and a movable member is moved from the entry-prohibited position to a horizontal rotation axis. A configuration in which a movable ball is used to receive a game ball flowing from above and guide it to a winning opening, or a winning prize with an upper opening formed A configuration in which the entrance is prohibited by closing the mouth with a plate-shaped movable member, and an entrance allowable posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibited posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is left and right centered on the lower side There is a configuration in which the winning opening is opened by driving so as to expand in the direction (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-319361 A

  In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in a configuration in which the game ball is guided by the movable member in the direction approaching the predetermined winning opening.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably guiding a game ball to a direction approaching a predetermined winning opening by a movable means. is there.

The gaming machine according to the present invention,
A predetermined prize port for providing a predetermined privilege when a game ball enters,
A first state that forms a part of a first guiding path that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning port after progressing in a direction approaching the predetermined winning port; and a first state higher than the first state. Movable means capable of shifting to a second state which forms a part of a second taxiway that guides a game ball to the predetermined winning opening with probability;
Movable control means for performing control for shifting the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied ;
A game member that forms a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down,
The movable means,
In the second state, a third guideway that branches from the second guideway and guides game balls in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening is formed.
In the second state, the second guiding path is formed by the movable unit being located forward of the front surface of the game member,
The movable means is provided with a guide hole through which a game ball can pass, and the third guide path is formed using the guide hole as an entrance portion .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably guiding a game ball to a direction approaching a predetermined winning opening by a movable means.

Front perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in an open state. A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state. A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in yet another open state. Front view of pachinko machine Front view of pachinko machine with front block removed Front view of the game board (1) Back side perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Schematic diagram for explanation of viewpoint and projected image Schematic diagram for explaining the posture of the player Schematic diagram for explaining the relationship between the eye position in the front-back direction and the viewpoint angle Schematic diagram for explanation of eye position detection Schematic diagram showing an image of a container with a closed lid Schematic diagram showing an image without showing contents Schematic diagram showing the image when the contents in the container are shown (1) Schematic diagram (2) showing an image when the contents in the container are shown Schematic diagram showing the image when the contents in the container are shown (3) Flowchart showing an example of decorative symbol display processing Flowchart showing an example of viewpoint angle calculation processing Schematic diagram for explaining the player's line of sight Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between a camera and a player wearing a hat Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of camera devices in a normal state Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of camera devices in a reach state Schematic diagram showing the image of the lottery result (1) Schematic diagram showing the image of the lottery result (2) Schematic diagram showing a player wearing a camera device and a hat (1) Schematic diagram (2) showing a player wearing a camera device and a hat Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of two camera devices (1) Flowchart showing an example of face detection processing Schematic diagram (2) showing the arrangement of two camera devices Flowchart showing an example of face detection processing Schematic diagram showing the configuration (1) of the grand prize winning device Schematic diagram showing the configuration (2) of the big winning device. Schematic diagram showing the configuration (3) of the special winning device. Schematic diagram showing the configuration (4) of the big winning device. Schematic diagram showing the configuration (5) of the grand prize winning device Front view of the game board (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration (1) of the special winning device in the closed state Schematic diagram showing the configuration (2) of the special winning device in the closed state Schematic diagram showing the configuration (1) of the special winning device in the open state Schematic diagram showing the configuration (2) of the special winning device in the open state Schematic diagram for explanation of the second taxiway (1) Schematic diagram for explanation of the second taxiway (2) Schematic diagram for explanation of the third taxiway Schematic diagram showing a modified example (1) of the special winning device. Schematic diagram showing a modified example (2) of the special winning device. Schematic diagram showing a modified example (3) of the special winning device. Schematic diagram showing a modified example (4) of the special winning device. Schematic diagram showing a modified example (5) of the special winning device. Schematic diagram showing a modified example (6) of the special winning device.

  With regard to the embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball game machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, will be described, followed by a description of a modified example and other types of gaming machines. First, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes of the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in order.

<Structural configuration>
First, the configuration of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100. FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100. FIG. 2 shows a front block 102 and an intermediate block 103 integrated with an outer frame 101. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. Is shown. FIG. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 has been removed from the state of FIG. In addition, various wirings are omitted in each drawing, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, for example, as shown in FIGS. It is configured to be displaceable.

  The outer frame 101 has a function as main body support means for supporting the main body of the pachinko machine 100. The outer frame 101 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a substantially quadrangular frame body in which a top plate 111, a bottom plate 112, a left plate 113, and a right plate 114 are assembled. And is firmly fixed by fixtures (not shown). In the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the outer frame 101 or the main body corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101. A structure in which a supporting mechanism for supporting and a part of a locking mechanism for locking a main body thereof is provided in the island facility may be adopted.

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (the left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (coupled) by the intermediate block supporting mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body of the pachinko machine 100 rotates one end (left side) in the left-right direction when the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front. It is configured to be rotatable forward with the base end side and the other end side (right side) as the rotation tip side.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the outer frame 101, for example, as shown in FIG. In each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, for example, a shaft provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by a shaft support provided in the outer frame 101, and a shaft hole provided in the shaft support is provided. Is configured to be rotatable by being inserted. The configuration in which the main body of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is rotatable is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side, and a shaft portion is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined detachment operation, and the main body of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. On the other hand, it is detachably attached. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving the intermediate block 103 upward by a predetermined amount. You. Thus, the main body of the pachinko machine 100 can be detached from the outer frame 101.

  On the front side of the intermediate block 103, the front block 102 is disposed so as to overlap, and the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side in front view. The front block supporting mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block supporting mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 to be rotatable forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove the front block 102 by a predetermined removing operation. It is configured to be possible.

  The rear block 104 is disposed on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 so as to overlap with the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are arranged by rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 to be rotatable rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. In addition, it is configured to be detachably supported by a predetermined detachment operation.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that regulates opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that regulates opening and closing of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block locking mechanism. A lock operating mechanism operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism is provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operation mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  When a clockwise rotation operation using an operation key (not shown) is performed as a predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 operates. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 and the movable portion 143 provided on the outer frame 101 as a part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided on the intermediate block 103 is operated in response to a left rotation operation of the key cylinder 141 by a predetermined operation key. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 145 and the movable portion 144 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism is released, and the front block 102 is opened and closed with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism for restricting opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. By the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism, the rear block 104 can be switched between a state in which opening and closing are prohibited (opening / closing prohibited state) and a state in which opening and closing are permitted (opening / closing permitted state) with respect to the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined operation. It has been.

  The rear block opening / closing restricting mechanism includes, for example, two open / close restricting portions 150A and 150B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one open / close restricting portion 150C provided in the rear block 104, as shown in FIG. . These three opening / closing restricting portions 150A to 150C are provided with rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change their engagement states with the opening portions arranged to be overlapped in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 by the rotation operation. And an openable / closeable posture corresponding to the openable / closeable state. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are set to the opening / closing allowance posture, each of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the opening, and the rear block 104 is allowed to open / close with respect to the intermediate block 103. The open / close prohibition posture and the open / close permissible posture may be switched between the open / close prohibition state and the open / close permissible state by changing at least one of the positions and directions of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. It may be configured to move in a fixed direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to a change in posture when a component member in each device shifts between a plurality of postures.

  Of the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed on the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibition state of the rear block 104, as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C, which is exposed through the opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and corresponds to the remaining portion, is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103, as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the openable / closable posture only by operating from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103. Has been raised.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement regulating mechanism for regulating the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. The game ball movement regulation mechanism is configured by, for example, a combination of a flow-down regulation piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a regulation change section 162 provided in the front block 102, as shown in FIGS. The flow-down regulating piece 161 is configured to be biased by a coil spring (not shown) to the front side where the front block 102 is located.

  In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down regulating piece 161 is in a movement-permissible state in which a game ball is allowed to flow down. The change unit 162 presses and pushes the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow-down regulating piece 161 is arranged to be shifted rearward with respect to a guide path (not shown) for guiding a game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement allowable state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is allowed.

  On the other hand, in a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (an open state of the front block 102), the pressing of the flow-down regulating piece 161 by the regulation changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. As a result, a movement-prohibiting state in which the flow-down regulating piece 161 projects toward the front block 102 is set. The downflow restricting piece 161 protrudes into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the downflow of the game ball to the downstream side. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 100 has the intermediate block 103 closed with respect to the outer frame 101, for example, at the lower end of the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation front end side (left side in rear view). An open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the operation is performed is provided. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the intermediate block 103 is provided at the lower end on the front side of the intermediate block 103 and at the rotation front end (right side in front view). An open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed is provided for 103.

  Next, each configuration of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the rear block 104 will be described in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100, is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates a front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It has a function as a front decoration means. The front block 102 mainly includes a base frame 201 made of a synthetic resin, and is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components before and after the base frame 201. On the front side of the base frame 201, a front decorative body 210 forming the front side of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A formed including the central portion of the front block 102 in front view. It is attached to. In a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 constituting the front block 102 are combined, the opening 210A is formed to penetrate in a front-rear direction over a wide area excluding the outer peripheral portion to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. Through this opening 210A, the intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, An auxiliary storage mechanism 240 for storing game balls, and a firing operation device 250 operated by a player to fire the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 includes, as a part of the front decorative body 210, an opening peripheral portion 211 surrounding the periphery of the opening 210A, and a front protruding portion below the opening 210A. An upper protruding portion 217, a lower protruding portion 218 positioned below the upper protruding portion 217 and protruding forward, and an upper protruding portion 217 and a lower protruding portion on the right side of the lower protruding portion 218. A flat portion 219 formed of a substantially flat region located on the back side of the projection operation device 218 and on which the firing operation device 250 is arranged is formed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visible while closing the opening 210A formed through in the front-rear direction when the base frame 201 and the front decoration body 210 are combined. The center panel 220 has, for example, a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201 and a light-transmitting light fitted into the front side of the panel frame 221 as shown in FIGS. And a light-transmissive rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted substantially in parallel with the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap behind the panel frame 221. I have.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing the game balls obtained according to the progress of the game and the game balls lent from the game hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage unit 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage unit 231 has an inlet 231A for allowing game balls to flow from inside the pachinko machine 100 to the storage unit 231 and an outlet (not shown) for allowing game balls to flow from the storage unit 231 to the inside of the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream of the outlet is provided. By opening the release port, the game ball is released from the storage section 231 to the player without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removing mechanism has a function of switching the destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  The game balls obtained in accordance with the progress of the game and the game balls lent in response to a lending operation performed on a lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage unit 231 through the inlet 231A. The storage section 231 has an opening formed on the upper side, through which game balls owned by the player are manually inserted, or game balls lent out at the game hall are supplied.

  The game balls that have flowed into the storage unit 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outflow port and the discharge port are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a line. When the ball removing operation (for example, pressing operation) on the ball removing operation member 232 is not performed, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through the outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removing operation is being performed on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes a storage part 241 having inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and a discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and a discharge port 241B. The ball removing mechanism 243 for operating the ball removing mechanism 243 is provided. The game balls or the like acquired according to the progress of the game mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but flow into the storage section 241 through the inflow port 241A when the storage section 231 is full. In addition, even in response to the ball removing operation on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the storage unit 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the release port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. In addition, when the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball-pulling operation member 242 by the ball-pulling operation member 242, the release port 241B is kept in the open state until the ball-pulling operation member 242 is returned (for example, a pressing operation again). Will be maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage portion 241 is provided behind the inflow port 241A.

  The firing operation device 250 includes, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, a pedestal 251 protruding forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decoration 210, a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251, A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) that detects the amount of rotation of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) that detects that a player is in contact with the firing handle 252, A firing stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) for disabling the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the operation of the player. When the firing handle 252 is rotated by the player, game balls are emitted from the firing device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) at an intensity corresponding to the amount of the rotation operation. Note that when the contact sensor 254 has not detected contact between the firing handle 252 and the player, or when the firing operation has been disabled by operating the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 has been rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the firing device 330.

  Further, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided behind the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are arranged so as to overlap with the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decoration 210 on the back side, and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge 211 includes an upper central edge 211A, a left upper edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on the left and right sides of the upper central edge 211A, and a left upper edge. A left edge portion 211D located below the upper edge portion 211B and a right edge portion 211E located below the upper right edge portion 211C as light emitting portions. Devices 271 to 275 are provided.

  The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper center frame light emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper center edge 211A, an upper left frame light emitting device 272 corresponding to the upper left edge 211B, and an upper right frame light emitting corresponding to the upper right edge 211C. It comprises a device 273, a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 has one or a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) as light emitting means, electronic components such as resistors for controlling the LEDs, and integrates and electrically connects these electronic components. And a printed circuit board.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 is provided with, for example, an upper left sound output port 211F and an upper right sound output port 211G above the opening peripheral portion 211 thereof. An upper left sound device 281 and an upper right sound device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) are provided corresponding to the upper right sound output port 211G and the upper right sound output port 211G, respectively. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located at the back (rear) of the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decorative body 210.

  In the front block 102, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a game ball lending device 290 is provided on the upper right side of the upper protruding portion 217. The game ball lending device 290 includes a frequency display device 291 that displays a numerical value corresponding to the balance of bills, cards, and the like inserted in a card unit (not shown) arranged alongside the pachinko machine 100, and a game ball lending. A lending operation device 292 operated by the player when receiving the game, and a return operation device 293 operated by the player when returning the bills, cards, and the like inserted into the card unit. When a bill or a card is inserted into the card unit and a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which numerical values corresponding to the amounts are displayed on the frequency display device 291, the lending operation is performed. In response, a predetermined number of game balls are lent from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated with the rent of the game balls. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which a banknote equivalent or a balance corresponding to the balance is recorded is returned from the card unit in accordance with the return operation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 that allows a player to perform an input operation different from a firing operation. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a pressing operation device 261 that can perform a pressing operation, a rotation operation device 262 that can perform a rotation operation, and a selection operation device 263 that can perform an up, down, left, and right direction operation. With these operation devices 261 to 263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, a device setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player-related operation It is possible to execute an effect setting operation or the like for inputting information and executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100 according to the previous game, and these operations can be executed by the player or the manager of the game arcade as necessary. It has been. Note that an input operation unit (for example, an annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) with which the player contacts the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down, or driven by input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid. It is preferable that the operation such as vibration is configured to be executable by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation, or By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects accompanying the input operation, such as actively prompting the input operation.

  Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a substantially rectangular member having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and has a function of attaching the front block 102 and the rear block 104 to integrate the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components including a game board 400 to a base frame 301.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) which is attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame. A game board support mechanism for rotatably and detachably supporting the game board 400 with respect to 301, a game board fixing mechanism for fixing the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. A firing device 330 (see FIG. 3) for emitting, a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the back side of the game board 400 to control the game progress comprehensively, and based on commands from the main control device 370. A sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and state notification.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the base frame 301 includes a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding game balls discharged from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed. A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B where the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wirings inserted through the opening 301B are formed of various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282) and devices (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rear block 104. Including the wiring, the signal relay device 311 has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 has a flat base 401 having a through hole through which game balls such as an outlet 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that smoothly curves from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, an inner rail 403 that smoothly curves from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, a return ball preventing mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and an upper right end of the outer rail 402. And a recoil prevention member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball fired from a firing device 330 described later into a game area. The return ball preventing mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once discharged into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed between the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 facing in parallel to return to the launch passage 401B. The anti-recoil member 405 has a shock-absorbing property to prevent a large rebound of the game ball such that a game ball heading to the right over the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left through the upper center again. For example, it is formed of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage 163 is formed in a lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the outer rail 402 and the guide member 335 that guides the game ball from the firing device 330 in the direction of the firing path 401B, and is fired from the firing device 330 but not beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inflow port 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 disposed below the gap.

  The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area and moves (falls down) in the game area while dropping by its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape in which a region having a front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball is mostly used. The outer periphery of the game area is generally defined by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is defined by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is defined by the base 401 of the game board 400. Is divided into In addition, various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 includes a ball feed mechanism 331 that sequentially sends game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to a firing position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 (see FIG. 10). ), A firing mechanism 333 that ejects a game ball disposed at a firing position, a firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and a game ball fired from the firing mechanism 333 on the game board 400. And a guide member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. The firing device 330 operates in response to the firing operation on the firing operation device 250 as described above, and the driving control of the firing solenoid 334 changes according to the firing operation on the firing operation device 250 to adjust the firing force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a two-part board case 371 that houses the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed in a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so as not to be opened without leaving a trace.

  The main controller 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, a mounting portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the back side of the base 401 of the game board 400, and the main control device 370 is mounted on the mounting portion 372. Thus, not only the rear side (front side) of the main controller 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main controller 370 by rotating the mounting portion 372, the main controller 370 is attached to the gaming board 400. It can be easily checked with the camera attached. Main controller 370 may be connected to attachment portion 372 such that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, and the state of removal of main controller 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10), and a board case 391 having a split structure for accommodating the sub-control board 940. The sub-control board 940 is, for example, like the main control board 920, and is housed in a light-transmitting board case 391 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace. It is attached to the back side.

  Here, various structures arranged in the game area in the game board 400 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base 401, a downflow changing member such as a nail 411 or a windmill 412 that changes the downflow direction or downflow speed of the game ball, and a center arranged at a substantially center of the base 401. A structure 420, a starting device (specifically, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) according to a first special symbol arranged below the central structure 420, A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) according to a second special symbol arranged on the lower right side with respect to the structure 420, and a big winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432. (Specifically, the lower large winning device 433), the large winning device 434 arranged below the upper middle starting winning device 432A (specifically, the middle and large winning device 434), and the right starting winning device 432. Located on the upper side (upstream side) A starting device 436 related to a normal symbol, a winning combination operating device 435 disposed on the upper right side of the gaming board 400 and above (upstream of) the big winning devices 433 and 434, and a lower middle starting winning device 431B. And general winning devices 439A and 439B arranged on both left and right sides of the vehicle.

  Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the above-described upper middle starting winning device 431A and the like, and corresponds to each switch. The entry of the game ball into the predetermined area can be detected. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle start winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431B. Side middle starting winning switch 441B), right starting winning switch 442 for detecting a game ball entering the right starting winning device 432, lower large winning switch 443 for detecting a game ball entering the lower large winning device 433, middle large winning device. A middle and large winning switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered the 434, a combination operation switch 445 that detects a game ball that has entered the combination operation device 435, a start switch 446 that detects a game ball that has entered the start device 436, and lower. A non-specific passage switch 447 for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the special winning device 433; A specific path switch 448 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific path (not shown) formed inside the special prize apparatus 433, a general prize switch 449A for detecting a game ball that has entered a general prize apparatus 439A or 439B, 449B and the like are set on the game board 400.

  The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starting device 436 forms a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged to the game area. Game of each winning device, specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, the lower middle starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, the middle large winning device 434, and the general winning devices 439A and 439B. The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game ball that has entered each winning opening is guided through a through hole formed in the base 401 to a collection / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. . The game balls that have not entered each of the winning devices are guided to a collection / discharge passage through a discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection and discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each prize device may be configured separately from other prize devices, or a device in which two or more prize devices (for example, an upper middle start prize device 431A and a lower middle start prize device 431B) are integrated. The starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A does not necessarily have to be a winning opening in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters. The entrance may be a ball entrance that is released to the game area again without the ball being paid out.

  Each of the upper middle starting winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B according to the first special symbol does not change the probability of a game ball entering them, and enters. The played game ball is guided to the back side of the base 401. Further, the right starting winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the probability of a game ball entering the inside thereof. The mechanism for changing the probability of entry of the game ball does not need to be provided only in the starting device according to the second special symbol. Instead, or in addition, the starting device according to the first special symbol, the general winning device. Any of 439A and 439B or a plurality of them may be provided. Further, the mechanism for changing the probability of entry of the game ball may be constituted by a drive means such as an electrically driven solenoid or the like, and is represented by a mechanism operated by the weight of the game ball entering the predetermined area. You may comprise by the mechanism which operates mechanically.

  The right starting winning device 432 according to the second special symbol includes a right entry restriction mechanism 452 for changing the probability of a game ball entering the inside thereof by a transition between an entry permitted attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and a right entry restriction mechanism. 452 (see FIG. 10). The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition position, the two movable pieces enter the entrance (winning opening). ) Is narrowed (or closed) so that the game ball cannot enter the right starting winning device 432, but when the right approach restricting mechanism 452 is in the approach permitting position, the two movable pieces have their leading ends. By arranging such that the interval between the sets is enlarged, the game ball can enter the right starting winning device 432. The right entry restriction mechanism 452, when a game ball that has entered the starting device 436 related to a normal symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”), enters the right approach In accordance with the drive by the regulating solenoid 462, the state is shifted to the approach allowable posture for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower large winning device 433 includes a lower entry restriction mechanism 453 for restricting the entry of a game ball into the interior by a transition between an entry permitted position and an entry prohibited position, and a lower entry restriction. The lower approach control solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) for changing the attitude of the mechanism 453 and the transition between the non-guided attitude and the guided attitude cause the game ball that has entered the lower big prize winning device 433 to enter the non-specific passage or the specific passage. A distributing mechanism (not shown) for distributing, and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for changing a posture of the distributing mechanism to switch a guide destination of the game ball are provided. When the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry-prohibited position, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning opening), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower entry device 433. When the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 is in the entry allowable posture, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 opens the entrance so that the game ball can enter the lower large winning device 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific passage when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guidance posture protruding forward, and is in a guidance posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed rearward. Is guided to a specific passage. The specific path, the non-specific path, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the transition of the game state, and when the game ball enters the specific path, an advantageous game state is given to the player as a privilege. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the middle and large prize winning device 434 is moved to the prize winning section 440 as a prize section 440 as an entrance portion into which a game ball enters, and by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude. And a middle entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) for changing the attitude of the middle entry restriction mechanism 454. When the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibited position, the game ball cannot enter the middle and large size prize winning device 434, but when the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry permitted position, the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 is entered. By guiding the game ball to the mouth, the game ball can enter the middle and large size winning device 434. Here, the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 does not guide the game ball to the prize unit 440 that leads to the inside of the middle and big prize winning device 434 (specifically, it is arranged in the position and the direction), so that the middle and big prize is won. The entry of the game ball into the device 434 is restricted, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 and the like.

  In addition, as a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball into at least one of the entry control mechanisms 452 to 454, the entry allowable posture and the entry prohibition posture are configured as a winning opening of each device by configuring each mechanism (or At least one of the position and orientation of the movable member corresponding to the change in posture of the movable member that switches between a special state in which the game ball can enter the entrance port) and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter. Should be different. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entry probability of at least one of the game balls of the right approach control mechanisms 452 to 454, it is not always necessary to set the state in which the game balls cannot enter to the normal state, and the game balls enter even in the normal state. And the posture of the movable member may be changed to a state in which the game ball is easier to enter in the special state than in the normal state.

  A game ball can enter the lower big prize winning device 433 and the middle big prize winning device 434 when a lottery of a big hit is won. Specifically, a game ball that has entered the upper middle starting winning device 431A or the lower middle starting winning device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle starting winning switch 441A or the lower middle starting winning switch 441B. Game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol or the first special symbol lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) is detected by the right start winning switch 442. (Hereinafter, also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”), at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the middle entry restriction solenoid 464 is operated. By this operation, at least one of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 takes an entry allowable posture for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined number of times. Further, the distributing mechanism shifts to the guiding posture in accordance with the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the shift of the lower approach regulating mechanism 453 to the entry allowable attitude, and further switches after a predetermined time from the shift to the guiding attitude. Returning to the non-guidance posture in response to the stop of the solenoid 465.

  Here, two types of special game states are set as the special game state that occurs when the lottery of the big hit is won, that is, a special game state in which the lower big prize device 433 operates and a special game state in which the middle and big prize device 434 operates. I have. Which special game state occurs is determined by the jackpot type lottery performed separately from the jackpot lottery, and the winning ratio of the jackpot type lottery corresponding to each of the special symbol type and the running game state Is predetermined.

  The winning combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for starting the special game state in which the lower big winning device 433 operates. The winning combination operating device 435 is provided on the upstream side of the lower winning award device 433, and a game ball passing through the winning consecutive operating device 435 may reach a position where the lower winning award device 433 is arranged. ing. After winning the lottery of the big hit and determining the occurrence of the special game state in which the lower big prize device 433 is operated, the lower big prize device 433 starts operating on condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. . The lower special winning device 433 is located in a region different from the region where the game ball flows down (the region where the game ball flows on the left side of the central structure 420) in the normal game state, and the player operates the lower large winning device 433. In this case, it is necessary to change the game technique (specifically, the starting position of the game ball flow) so that the game ball flows down in an area different from the normal game state (the right side of the central structure 420). Therefore, when the lower big prize winning device 433 is operated after winning the big hit in the normal game state, the change of the game technique can be an indispensable condition for the progress of the game, so that the change can be obtained without noticing the operation. It is possible to avoid a situation where a privilege is lost. In addition, the player can start the special game state in which the lower prize winning device 433 operates at a timing intended by the player. For example, the player continuously wins the special game state in which the lower prize winning device 433 operates. Even in this case, the game can be temporarily interrupted to take a break.

  In addition, the middle and big prize winning device 434 is disposed at a position where a game ball passing through the combination operating device 435 cannot pass (that is, another route that does not correspond to the upstream side or the downstream side of the combination operating device 435), The passing of the game ball by the combination operating device 435 is not a necessary condition for starting the special game state in which the middle and large size winning device 434 operates. The middle and big prize winning device 434 is provided in an area where the game ball flows down in the normal game state, and the player can reliably obtain the bonus for the winning of the jackpot simply by continuing the firing operation without changing the game method. can do.

  Here, in a region (upstream side or downstream side) where a game ball passing through the combination operating device 435 can pass, a right starting winning device 432 and a starting device 436 are provided in addition to the lower large winning device 433. By operating these devices, advantageous game states in which game balls can easily enter the right starting prize device 432 from the normal game state (time-saving game states and probable change game states to be described later) can be generated. This advantageous gaming state is preferably set to have a higher probability of transitioning after the special gaming state in which the lower-large winning device 433 operates than after the special gaming state in which the middle-large winning device 434 operates. The number of times the game technique is changed in accordance with the change in the game state can be reduced, and the game can be easily executed.

  It should be noted that it is not always necessary that the lower large prize winning device 433 starts operating under the condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. Instead, or in addition, the lower operating device 435 may be used. The medium-sized winning device 434 may start operating on the condition that a game ball passes, or the lower-sized winning device 433 or the medium-sized winning device 434 may start operating after a predetermined time. It is good.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the display board 471 to 473 for displaying the symbol change display and the lottery result, and the display apparatuses 476 to 478 for displaying the number of times the game is held are integrated on the gaming board 400, as shown in FIG. A display having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are partitioned in advance into light emitting areas corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed by the light emitting state.

  Specifically, on the gaming board 400, the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed along with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. A special symbol display device 471 relating to a special symbol, and a second symbol for variably displaying the second special symbol in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or displaying the second special symbol with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. A special symbol display device 472 relating to the special symbol, a special symbol reservation display device 476 for displaying the number of hold times of the unit game relating to the first special symbol, and a special symbol hold displaying the number of hold times of the unit game relating to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are respectively held up to four times. Here, the unit game is one game executed based on one start winning, and is determined based on whether the lottery executed based on one start winning is determined or not, and the lottery is determined based on the winning determination. This refers to a series of games including the start and end of the variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 is the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle start winning switch. Even if detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game relating to the second special symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the right starting winning device 432 is detected by the right starting winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). Also, the right of the unit game relating to the second special symbol is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 relating to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emitting pattern of a plurality of light emitting units (a combination of light emitting states (light off, light on, blink) including light emitting colors). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol determine the number of times of holding by the combination of the light emitting states (off, light, blink) of the two monochromatic light emitting units. indicate.

  In addition, on the game board 400, a normal symbol display device 473 for changing and displaying a normal symbol or displaying a fixed symbol with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result in accordance with the ordinary symbol lottery, and A normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the number of times the unit game right is held is provided. The right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to four times. If the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the unit game right related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

  The ordinary symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). Usually, a symbol is represented by a light emitting pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. In addition, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of times of holding based on a combination of the light emitting states (off, light, blink) of the two monochromatic light emitting units.

  Also, on the game board 400, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner or the decorative symbols are fixedly displayed in the unit game relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variable display and the fixed display of the decorative symbol are controlled by the sub control board 940, and are synchronized with the variable display and the fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complex and diverse effects are executed than in the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variable display and the fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variable display and the fixed display of the decorative symbol always start changing at exactly the same timing or stop display as the fixed display. It is not necessary to set the timing so that the fluctuation is started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the final display is performed at substantially the same timing.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board light emitting device 490 is associated with the progress of the game based on control by the sub-control board 940. Various light emission effects and status notification by light emission are executed.

  Here, various game states and transitions between the game states will be described. The normal gaming state (hereinafter also abbreviated as “normal gaming state”) is a state in which the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol have a long variable display time (hereinafter also referred to as “non-time saving state”). Corresponding.

  When a big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (the internal passage of the lower large winning device 433) during the special game state shifted based on the winning. Depending on whether or not the game state shifts after the special game state. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol and the normal symbol are displayed in a shorter time than the non-hour reduction state (hereinafter referred to as the "time reduction state"). ), And the jackpot probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “low probability state”) ( In the following, the state shifts to “time reduction gaming state”). On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the state is a time saving state, and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than that in the normal game state. The game state transitions to a gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a “high probability state”) (hereinafter, also referred to as a “probable changing gaming state”).

  The time-saving game state is maintained until the total number of unit games relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), and thereafter returns to the normal game state. In addition, the probability change game state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), and thereafter returns to the normal game state.

  The transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily required to have the above-described configuration. For example, the high-probability state may be configured to be continued until the next big hit is won, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration further including a gaming state different from each of the above-described gaming states, or a configuration in which a transition between gaming states is performed under a condition different from the above-described conditions.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described generally in chronological order. On the main control board 920, a winning random number, a big hit symbol random number, a stop pattern random number, and various fluctuation pattern random numbers relating to a special symbol (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated. In the case where the game ball that has entered one of the starting winning devices 431A and 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by one of the middle starting winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the first special symbol starts winning. Becomes At the time of starting winning of the first special symbol, if the right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times, a winning random number, a big hit symbol random number and a stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are obtained, It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the winning winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, is not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and is the unit game related to the first special symbol. If no rights are reserved, it will start immediately after storing these random numbers. In addition, even when the special game state is not in progress, the unit game pertaining to the first special symbol or the second special symbol or the unit game right pertaining to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved. The unit game based on the starting winning prize starts after the unit gaming related to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current prize is completed. When each random number is acquired based on the winning start of the first special symbol during the special game state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units held before the current start winning after the special game state. It starts after the unit game related to the special symbol.

  Further, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the winning winning of the first special symbol is started after all the unit games related to the second special symbol are completed. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are sequentially arranged in the order of the starting winning. May be executed, or the two special symbols may be changed simultaneously instead of being selected.

  If a big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the winning winning of the first special symbol, a stop symbol (corresponding to the big hit lottery of the first special symbol lottery based on the acquired big hit symbol random number) The type of big hit symbol) is determined. The type of the stop symbol corresponds to the type of the big hit, for example, the number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times that the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the entry allowable posture, A plurality of types of big hits are set in accordance with the type of game state such as a game state to be shifted after the special game state (whether or not to shift to the probable change game state), and a big hit symbol is set for each type. If the big hit is not won in the first special symbol lottery, a lost symbol different from the big hit symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, the first special symbol is determined based on the current game state, the lottery result, the value of the stop pattern random number, the value of the various variation pattern random numbers, and the number of times the unit game right related to the first special symbol is reserved. The change display time of the symbol is determined, and the change pattern of the decoration symbol is selected. After that, the variable display of the first special symbol on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol (fluctuation effect) on the decorative symbol display device 479 are started. The variable display according to the fixed pattern is continued over the display time, and in the decorative design, the variable display according to the variable pattern is continued over the variable display time. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is definitely displayed, and a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is definitely displayed as a decorative symbol. The fixed display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the first special symbol is determined and displayed. In the special gaming state, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 of the middle and upper prize winning device 433 are in the entry permissible attitude a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of big hit. . When a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls are detected by the special winning switches 443 and 444 or in a predetermined maximum during the respective permissible attitudes of the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the middle entry control mechanism 454. When the permissible entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after the elapse of the predetermined entry prohibition time, either the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of big hit.

  Only one of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the middle entry restriction mechanism 454 is configured to take an entry allowable posture during the special game state, and after a predetermined standby time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period) One) shifts to the first approach allowable posture in ()). In addition, the special game state ends when a predetermined entry prohibition time elapses after returning to the final entry prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time elapses thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special game state, as described above, the game shifts to the time-saving game state or the probable change game state.

  In various game states, when a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, a second special symbol is started. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control of the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times at the time of the start winning of the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is obtained, and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. Is done. In addition, the determination of the stop symbol corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, the execution of the variation display, and the transition control of the game state are executed in the same manner as the control relating to the first special symbol. Is done.

  In various game states, when a game ball that has entered the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446, a winning random number related to a normal symbol is obtained unless the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game relating to the ordinary symbol is not being performed, the unit game relating to the acquired ordinary symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, if the unit game relating to the ordinary symbol is being performed, the unit game relating to the acquired ordinary symbol is started after the completion of the unit game based on the acquired unit game right relating to the ordinary symbol.

  In a unit game related to a normal symbol, it is determined whether or not a winning has been made based on the value of a winning random number. When the winning is made, a predetermined winning symbol is set as a stop symbol. On the other hand, when no winning is made in the ordinary symbol lottery, a predetermined lost symbol is set as a stopped symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started on the normal symbol display device 473, and in the non-hour reduction state, the fluctuation display in a fixed pattern is continued for a predetermined fluctuation display time, and in the time reduction state. The variable display in a fixed pattern is continued for a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time saving state. With a lapse of a predetermined time according to the gaming state, a stop symbol related to a normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the ordinary symbol is a hit symbol, the right entry restricting mechanism 452 of the right starting winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable attitude at least once after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, in a case of winning in the non-time-saving state (the normal game state and the special game state), the right start winning device 432 permits the entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, about 0.1 second). When the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time saving state, the predetermined maximum allowable time is longer (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds). ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to enter the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right approach restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibited attitude without waiting for the maximum allowable time to elapse. In addition, even if the number of transitions to the entry allowable posture has not reached the predetermined number, the operation of the right starting winning device 432 in the unit game relating to the current ordinary symbol ends.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, the player must first win in the ordinary symbol lottery, and further, the game ball enters the right-start prize device 432 in a permissible entry state of the right-start prize device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the time-saving gaming state, but the staying time in the entry-permitted state of the right starting winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds) is set to be extremely shorter than the staying time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) in the time saving state, so that the opportunity per unit time to receive the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state. Is much smaller than the opportunity per unit time to receive the first special symbol lottery. Conversely, in a time-saving state such as a time-saving game state or a probable change game state, the opportunity per unit time to receive the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time to receive the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player wins the big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and in the subsequent special game state, plays a game aiming at the transition to the certain change game state by causing the game ball to enter the specific passage. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state and the probable change game state, the game is aimed at winning the big hit in the second special symbol lottery before each game state ends.

  Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 at the center of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a game technique for causing the game ball to flow mainly from the left side of the central structure 420 (left-handed game ) And a game technique (a right-handed game technique) in which game balls flow down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420. In the normal gaming state, the player plays a game by a left-handed gaming technique, and in the time-saving gaming state and the probable changing gaming state, plays a game by a right-handed gaming technique. In addition, the special game state in which the lower prize winning device 433 operates is a game played by a right-handed gaming method, and the special gaming state in which the middle and large prize winning device 434 is operated is a game played by a left-handed gaming method. .

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching another member or device to the base 501. The base 501 and the intermediate block 103 are connected by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, so that the rear block 104 is supported on the intermediate block 103 so as to be openable and closable.

  The rear block 104 is a game ball tank 510 as a ball storage unit for storing game balls, and rectifies (for example, in one row) game balls continuously on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and aligns them in one stage. A tank rail 520 as a ball aligning portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding game balls flowing from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a payout of game balls on a downstream side of the case rail 530, A payout device 540 for renting out game balls, and guidance as a ball guiding portion for guiding game balls flowing out of the payout device 540 on the downstream side of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 that controls payout of game balls by the payout device 540 and lending of game balls, and an external power source. A function as a power supply means for converting the power into a predetermined voltage required by the kind of device or the like and outputting the same, and controlling the ejection of game balls based on a firing operation on the firing operation device 250 in cooperation with the main control board 920. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged beside the pachinko machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays a signal between the two.

  The base 501 is integrally formed of a resin (for example, an ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to a front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 located behind the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. It has a function as an attached portion to be attached.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The protective cover portion 503 does not cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the rear surface of the intermediate block 103 that needs to be frequently inspected and checked, such as a part of the main control device 370, is provided on the rear surface of the pachinko machine 100. The size is set so as to form a window for exposing to the window. A large number of ventilation holes 503A having a function of improving the heat dissipation of the heat generated by the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container opened upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island equipment are sequentially supplied to one end in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed at one end of the game ball tank 510 in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game balls are supplied. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. In addition, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is also inclined in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (front-rear direction) as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). . A metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap therewith, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential so that the inside of the game ball tank 510 and The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 has a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage of a substantially gutter-shaped game ball having a width through which the game balls pass in a line, and a height gradually increasing as an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. And a rectifying member 522 for rectifying a game ball flowing down the passage having a top surface portion whose height is lowered from a vertically overlapped height to a one-stage height. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is formed to be vertically long so as to be continuous below the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. On the case rail 530, the game ball is curved left and right so as not to flow vigorously and continues downward. A stored ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10) for detecting a broken ball is attached to a middle portion of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The stored ball switch 591 detects an out-of-ball state in which game balls are not normally replenished in the case rail 530 due to clogging of the ball on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof.

  The payout device 540 includes a sending mechanism for sending out game balls, a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a driving means for driving the sending mechanism, and a payout counting switch 592 (see FIG. 10). In response to the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are discharged to the downstream side. Passing of the released game balls through the ball path is detected by the payout counting switch 592, whereby the payout control device 560 (payout control board 930) counts the number of paid out game balls.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply / fire control device 570 are mounted so as to overlap the lower rear surface of the base portion 502 of the base body 501 so as to be located at the lower rear side of the rear block 104. Have been. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply / fire control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board due to a model change or the like.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the payout control board 930. It is housed inside a substrate case sealed so as not to be opened.

  The power / emission control device 570 includes a power / emission control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / emission control board 900. The power / emission control board 900 is similar to the main control board 920. Is housed inside a sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / emission control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each unit of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launch device in response to operation of the launch operation device 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of the 330 and a signal relay unit 903 that relays an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249 are provided.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various powers from the internal power. The power generated by the power supply unit 901 is power of a driving voltage (for example, 12 VDC) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, and drives various switches and executes control processing. For example, power of a control voltage (for example, 5 volts DC), power of a backup voltage for retaining the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various types of power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, the power of the internal power, the driving voltage, the control voltage, and the backup voltage is supplied to the power supply monitoring board 910. The power of the driving voltage, the control voltage, and the backup voltage is supplied to the main control board 920, and these powers are supplied via the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. To the payout control board 930, power of a driving voltage and a control voltage is supplied. The sub-control board 940 is supplied with power of the driving voltage and the control voltage. The emission control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with electric power of a driving voltage and a control voltage.

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901, and when the power switch 909 is in an off state, taking in of external power is stopped. The power switch 909 is turned off or a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is pulled out of an external power supply outlet (not shown). The state in which the supply of power to the inside of the device 100 is stopped or the state in which the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the power of the control voltage for a predetermined period even after shifting to the power failure state. Accordingly, the main control board 920 can save the state so as to return to the current control state and end the control.

  The launch control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 of the launch device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The operation of the ball feeding solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 is permitted when predetermined conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the fact that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) is detected based on the contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and the firing stop switch 255 for stopping the firing is provided. The firing control unit 902 outputs an on-state firing permission signal to the main control board 920 on condition that the operation is not performed. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 operates the ball feeding solenoid 332 based on the ball feeding control signal in the ON state, and operates the firing solenoid 334 based on the reception of the firing solenoid control signal in the ON state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let it. As a result, game balls are sequentially fired from the firing device 330 with an intensity corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the amount of rotation of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. The main control board 920 initializes the storage information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 in response to receiving the ON-state initialization signal. Note that the initialization switch 907 does not necessarily need to be configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 may be directly mounted on the main control board 920. The configuration may be such that the initialization switch 907 is accommodated in the board case 371, so that an unauthorized signal input aimed at a section where a signal is transmitted can be suppressed.

  In addition, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an ON ball overflow signal to the main control board 920 when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 receiving the low-speed payout signal outputs the rotation speed (payout) of the payout motor 542. (Payout speed of the game balls from the device 540). In addition, the main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 receiving the high-speed payout signal controls the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Speed up.

  The power supply monitoring board 910 monitors a power supply state from the power supply / emission control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power supply / emission control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power supply monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors a DC stable 24 volt voltage which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901. If the state in which the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the power failure has occurred, and an on-state power failure signal is output to main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the shift to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the ON state.

  The main control board 920 controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100 as a whole. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily stored when executing the control programs. And the like (not shown) for storing the same. Various other circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. I have. The RAM of the main control board 920 has a configuration in which internal data can be maintained (backed up) by power supply of a backup voltage from the power supply / emission control board 900 even after shifting to a power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls the payout operation of the game balls by the payout device 540 according to the instruction from the main control board 920 and the lending operation of the game balls by the payout device 540 according to the operation of the game ball lending device 290. Like the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 includes an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown) and a RAM (not shown), and a timer circuit. Various circuits such as a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. In addition, the payout control board 930 is provided with an input / output port as a connecting means for connecting information communication with another device, and for example, bidirectional information input / output communication with the main control board 920 and the relay device 950. The open / close detection switches 108 and 109, the storage ball switch 591 and the payout counting switch 592 are connected so that only one-way information input communication is possible, and the payout motor 542 is connected only in one direction. Only the information output communication is connected. Note that the RAM of the payout control board 930 may have a backup function to maintain internal data for a certain period in a power failure state, similarly to the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920 Unlike this, a configuration in which the internal data is not maintained in the power failure state may be adopted.

  The sub control board 940 controls the operation of various effect devices, various light emitting devices, various audio devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control substrate 920. The sub-control board 940 is provided with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting information communication with another device. , And the input operation device 260 are connected so that information can be communicated in both directions, and the decorative symbol display device 479 and the like are connected so that only one-way information output communication is possible.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 is roughly divided into a main processing started upon recovery from a power failure state and a main processing that is interrupted periodically (in the present embodiment at a period of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

  First, a main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main processing” in FIG. 11).

  In the main processing of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processing (program start processing S1001 to random number initialization processing S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information is executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition process S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) for the special symbol, and the normal symbol The random number initial value updating process S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the area of the RAM), and first to fourth variation type counters for determining a variation time, a variation pattern, and the like. Variation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (partial area of the RAM) and interrupt permission processing S for permitting an interrupt 023 and is repeatedly executed. If a timer interrupt request occurs before the interrupt permitting process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permitting process S1023.

  In a series of control start processing, a program start processing S1001 for setting an initial value to a stack pointer (a partial area of the RAM) for controlling execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting processing S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A start-up standby process S1003 of waiting for a predetermined time until the 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like start up is executed.

  After the start-up standby process S1003, a process S1004 for determining the output state of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power / emission control board 900, a process S1005 for determining the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM), and saving An information storage state determination process S1007 is performed, and it is determined whether or not the stored information in the RAM is to be deleted based on the determination results. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a partial area of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure, and The value of a counter related to the unit game in the middle, the value of the counter stored by the start winning, and the like are exemplified.

  The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation processing S1006), and the current checksum value and the power failure monitoring processing S1202 (see FIG. 12) with the transition to the previous power failure state. ), It is determined whether or not the exclusive OR of the checksum value calculated in (2) with the RAM determination value, which is a 2's complement, is “0” (determination processing S1007). It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

  When the initialization signal is in the ON state (S1004: Y), when the power outage information is not the predetermined power outage value indicating that the saving information is saved and ended when the power outage state is shifted (S1005: N), or If the information is not normally stored (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the information stored in the RAM is executed. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y), or after the RAM clear processing S1008 is executed, the hardware for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 A ware initialization process S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a process S1010 for determining whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is performed. If the power failure information is the power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initializing various information including the recovery of the held information and a return command indicating the completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By the return of the held information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 returns to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

  On the other hand, when the power failure information is not the power failure value (S1010: Y), various information is initialized without restoring the held information (RAM initialization processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. Is performed (initialization command output processing S1014).

  In the RAM return setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value. Even if the error has occurred, all of those error states are released. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command. A predetermined initialization process is also performed in each of.

  After the initialization of the RAM according to the situation at the time of start-up (determination processing S1004 to initialization command output processing S1014), if the condition device was activated at the time of the previous transition to the power failure state, the special game state is set. Preparations for returning are performed (special game state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation processing S1015, the operation states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and the processing corresponding to the game state at the time of the power outage state is executed on the sub control board 940. You.

  After the special game state return preparation processing S1015, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state flag is set to determine whether the state is the time reduction state or the non-time reduction state (determination processing S1016). In this case (S1016: Y), a time saving command is output (time saving command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-hours saving state (S1016: N), a non-hours saving command is output (non-hours saving command output processing S1018). After that, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) relating to the special symbol is initialized (random number initialization processing S1019).

  Next, a timer interrupt process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process (abbreviated as “main control interrupt process” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than the timer interrupt are prohibited. After that, a power failure monitoring process S1202 and an external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as progress control of the game of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on the detection of various kinds of injustice (S1207: Y), the control signal output processing S1208 to the external information output processing S1221 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1222 for permitting the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. Hereinafter, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the ON state is detected all three times, it is determined that the power failure is present. If it is not determined in this determination that a power failure has occurred, the power failure information is maintained at the energized value.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the power outage monitoring process S1202 that the power is out, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM return setting processing S1011 or the RAM initialization processing S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. In addition, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and a two's complement of the checksum value is set as a RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop in which substantial control such as progress of the game and monitoring of various sensors is not performed, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. You. Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice after the reception of the power failure signal is detected for the first time.

  In the random number updating process S1203, the winning random number counter for the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter for the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is different from a specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value larger by “1” than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter according to the above is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value ("0"). However, if the value after the change is the same value as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter for the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter for the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter for the special symbol. , And the cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

  The big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter for the ordinary symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter for the special symbol. However, as the update range defined by the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value of each counter, a value unique to each counter is set, and a plurality of counters are updated asynchronously. Refers to an initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter for the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter for the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the ordinary symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the ordinary symbol have the same value range.

  In the random number initial value update processing S1204, the winning random number initial value counter for the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter for the ordinary symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from a specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value larger by “1” than the current value, and the special value is changed. When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, the value is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). Regarding the symbol random number initial value counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the ordinary symbol, the random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is the same except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter updating process S1205, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, the variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first fluctuation type counter is different from a specified maximum value (for example, “187”), the value is changed to a value larger by “1” than the current value, and the first fluctuation If the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value ("0"). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  In the game stop determination processing S1206, when the fraud detection information is the fraud detection value, the information is updated to the game stop value, and various information for stopping the game progress is set. On the other hand, when the fraud detection information is not the fraud detection value or is already the game stop value, the game stop determination processing S1206 ends without executing each process for stopping the game progress. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when various frauds are detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. In the determination process S1207, it is determined whether or not the game is stopped based on whether or not the fraud detection information is the game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 for the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 for the second special symbol, and the normal symbol A signal for controlling various notification devices such as the symbol design display device 473 is output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right approaching solenoid 462, a downward approaching solenoid 463, a middle approaching solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are provided. A control signal is output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switches 441A and 441B, the right start winning switch 442, the lower large winning switch 443, the middle large winning switch 444, the consecutive action switch 445, the start switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, and the specific The signal state from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B is read, and a change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected.

  Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, the signal states from the various switches are read twice into the input buffer (part of the RAM) at predetermined time intervals, and the signals from the various switches are read. Each time, a signal state read first (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and a signal state read second (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), a change in the detection state of various switches is detected. Then, when the previous detection state is the OFF state, the first signal state is the ON state, and when the second signal state is the ON state, it is determined that each switch has transitioned to the ON state. Then, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. Note that, as described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, since each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, immediately after the power supply is stopped, various switches are turned on. Even when it is started, the detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

  In the timer updating process S1210, various timers (predetermined areas of the RAM) used for displaying special symbols and ordinary symbols in a fluctuating manner, controlling each game state, and monitoring impropriety are updated.

  In the fraud detection processing S1211, a fraudulent act of forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the middle large winning device 434 are forcibly moved to the allowable entry position, and the game ball is guided to a specific passage of the lower large winning device 433 by vibrating. , Induction of compulsory malfunction of the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the middle large winning device 434 by radio waves, guiding game balls to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, In a situation where there is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guiding a game ball to the lower middle starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433 and the middle large winning device 434 at abnormal timing has been performed. Detect the occurrence.

  In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided on the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of a game ball by the upper middle starting winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the lower middle starting winning switch 441B (see FIG. 10). , The middle start winning counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) and the first payout counter (a predetermined area of the RAM) are updated. When the right start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of a game ball by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower large winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the gaming ball by the lower large winning switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or when the game ball is detected by the middle and big winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10). If the middle / large winning switch detection flag is set based on the above, the big winning counter (a predetermined area in the RAM) and the second payout counter (a predetermined area in the RAM) are updated.

  In the launch control process S1213, the launch-related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feeding solenoid 332 that drives the ball feeding mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. It is detected whether 103 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is closed. Also, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) is compared with the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is closed or not.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1215, information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands according to the payout control state are set as necessary. Note that the sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left sound device 281, the upper right sound device 282, and the like to execute notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output processing S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter, as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. Note that the first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated in accordance with the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by one each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by one each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number (for example, three) of game balls corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 receives a prize. In a situation where a ball command is requested and payout of prize balls continues, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) having a different number of prize balls from the first payout counter. When 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the award ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, the control of holding the right of the unit game relating to the first special symbol and the control of the unit game relating to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game relating to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower large winning device. The control of the operation of the 433 and the middle / large winning device 434 is further executed.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game relating to the second special symbol and control for the unit game relating to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the holding control of the unit game right related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol holding display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game relating to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 relating to the second special symbol is executed, and when a big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the lower large winning device. The control of the operation of the 433 and the middle / large winning device 434 is further executed.

  In the normal symbol-related process S1218, the control of holding the right of the unit game relating to the ordinary symbol and the control of the unit game relating to the ordinary symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the unit game right related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed. In addition, in the control of the unit game relating to the ordinary symbol, the operation control of the ordinary symbol display device 473 relating to the ordinary symbol is executed, and when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right starting winning device 432 is further executed. .

  In the display control process S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol in the special symbol related process S1217, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol reservation display device 477 and the like relating to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating those devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in a control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

  In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

<Decoration pattern display processing>
Next, the decorative symbol display processing will be described with reference to FIG. 13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining the principle of the decorative symbol display processing, FIGS. 17 to 21 are diagrams showing an example of the decorative symbol display, and FIGS. 22 to 23 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol display processing procedure. is there.

  As described above, the main control board 920 (FIG. 10) controls the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and controls the timing signal for synchronizing with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is supplied to the substrate 940. The sub-control board 940 generates image data to be displayed by executing a decorative symbol display process (described in detail later) based on the timing signal, and transmits the image data to the decorative symbol display device 479. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays a decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The sub control board 940 performs display using 3D (3 Dimension). Specifically, the image data storage unit 941 (FIG. 10) of the sub-control board 940 stores 3D model data such as a moving object and a background used for a decorative pattern, and motion data representing the motion of the 3D model data. ing. The motion data is stored in association with the timing represented by the timing signal. Therefore, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 reads out the 3D model data and the motion data from the image data storage unit 941 in accordance with the timing signal as the decorative symbol display processing, and also displays the 3D model data and the motion data in accordance with the position of the face of the player The image data is generated (details will be described later), and the image data is supplied to the decorative design display device 479. As a result, images corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479.

  Next, a process of generating image data by the display data generation unit 942 will be specifically described. In the pachinko machine 100, the camera device 600 calculates a viewpoint angle indicating from which direction the player visually recognizes the decorative symbol display device 479, and generates image data corresponding to the viewpoint angle.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the 3D model DD is a three-dimensional model, and is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as an image converted into a two-dimensionally projected state. At this time, the viewpoint from which the image is projected is called a projection viewpoint. In the case of the viewpoint angle V1 at which the player is viewing the 3D model DD from the front parallel to the Z axis, the display data generation unit 942 converts the 3D model DD parallel to the Z axis as shown in FIG. Generate image data projected from the projection viewpoint. Further, in the case of the viewpoint angle V2 at which the player is viewing the 3D model DD from the diagonally upper left direction, the display data generation unit 942 projects from the diagonally upper left projection viewpoint as shown in FIG. Generated image data. Thus, the pachinko machine 100 can make the user feel as if the 3D model DD exists inside the decorative design display device 479, and can entertain the user.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14A, usually, when playing a game using the pachinko machine 100, the player visually recognizes the decorative symbol display device 479 while sitting on a chair. The viewpoint angle of the player at this time is a standard viewpoint angle of the player, and this is set as the viewpoint angle Vs. When the player moves the viewpoint angle Vu1 upward so as to look into it from above, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the player often lifts his ass slightly to make it lean forward. This is because, as shown in FIG. 15, the viewpoint angle Vu1 obtained by moving the eye position forward is the viewpoint angle obtained by moving the eye position by the same height upward from the standard viewpoint angle Vs. This is because the viewpoint angle V becomes steeper than Vu2.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a camera device 600 (FIG. 10). The camera device 600 is installed on, for example, the outer frame 101, the front block 102, the intermediate block 103 (FIG. 1) or the like so that the face of the player can be photographed, and specifically, is installed on the game board 400 or the like. , Are connected to the sub-control board 940 by wire or wirelessly. The camera device 600 supplies the captured image data (still image data or moving image data) to the sub-control board 940. The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 detects the face of the player from the photographing data supplied from the camera device 600, detects the position of the eyes from the face, and detects the size of the face as the inter-eye distance DE. By doing so, the distance between the pachinko machine 100 and the eyes of the player is estimated, and the viewpoint angle V is calculated. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers a player's face in a normal state of sitting on a chair and playing (FIG. 16A) as a reference face size (specifically, the face is stored and held in the RAM of the sub control board 940). ), The distance between the player's face and the decorative symbol display device 479 in the front-rear direction is estimated based on the amount of change Δde of the interocular distance DE with reference to the reference face size (FIG. 16B). I do. Then, the face detection unit 943 calculates the viewpoint angle V based on the eye height position PH and the position of the eye in the left-right direction (not shown) and supplies the viewpoint angle V to the display data generation unit 942. The display data generation unit 942 generates image data from a projection viewpoint corresponding to the viewpoint angle V. At this time, the display data generation unit 942 generates the image data from the viewpoint angle V to give the user a sense as if the 3D model is inside the decorative design display device 479. Can be. On the other hand, the display data generation unit 942 can change the projection angle from the actual viewpoint angle V of the player by weighting the viewpoint angle V. For example, weighting may be performed by uniformly multiplying the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient, dividing the range of the viewpoint angle V into a plurality of stages, and multiplying or adding coefficients according to the range. it can.

  For example, when displaying normal image data, the display data generation unit 942 generates image data using the viewpoint angle V as the projection viewpoint. On the other hand, in the case of an image intended to cause the player to look into the game, such as a lottery result, the display data generation unit 942 sets the projection angle to be steeper than the viewpoint angle V, and allows the player to slightly increase the viewpoint angle V. The image can be greatly changed simply by changing it.

  For example, when the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are started, an image of the treasure box TB with the lid closed as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as the first special symbol and the second special symbol lottery. It is displayed as a decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol. At the end of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 18, an image of the treasure chest TB in which the lid is open but the contents CN are not visible is displayed as a decorative pattern. At this time, an image in which the content CN can be visually recognized is displayed by moving the viewpoint angle V upward as if the player were looking into the treasure chest TB from above. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, an image representing the winning and an image representing the loss as shown in FIG. 21 are displayed as decorative symbols. At this time, as described above, by setting the projection angle larger than the viewpoint angle V, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the content CN by a simple operation. As described above, the lottery result is displayed so as to be invisible to the player, and the player looks into the image of the treasure box TB, thereby reducing the monotony for the game and increasing the interest of the player, Can be entertained. If the player does not look into the treasure box TB after a certain period of time, the content CN is protruded from the treasure box TB or an image in which the content CN is visible is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. May be. As a result, a player who wants to check the contents quickly can enjoy the game by peeping, and can surely visually recognize the contents even to a player who does not want to perform the peeking operation. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, a decorative symbol display process executed by the sub control board 940 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol display process executed by the sub control board 940. This decorative symbol display processing is executed in parallel with the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920.

  In the decorative symbol display process of the sub-control board 940, first, in S100, a face detection process of detecting a human face from photographing data supplied from the camera device 600 is performed. Next, in S101, it is determined whether or not a human face has been detected from the photographed data. The face detection is executed by detecting black eyes, skin colors, lips, and the like, or a combination thereof.

  Here, even when the player is sitting on a chair and playing a game, the player's face may not be detected temporarily, for example, by turning sideways or down. For this reason, the sub-control board 940 transitions to the tracking mode when a person's face is detected. Even if the person's face is not detected, the player's face is not detected for a certain release time until the player's face is not detected. Execute the process as if it exists. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint angle V from being changed unnecessarily, and to prevent the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 from being disturbed.

  In S102, it is determined whether the current mode is the tracking mode. If the current mode is not the tracking mode, the process proceeds to S103 and the current mode is changed to the tracking mode. If the current mode is the tracking mode, the process of S104 is performed without doing anything.

  In S104, a viewpoint angle calculation process for calculating the viewpoint angle V of the player is performed based on the shooting data, and the viewpoint angle V is determined. The viewpoint angle calculation processing will be described later.

  If no human face is detected from the photographed data in S101, it is determined in S107 whether or not the current mode is the tracking mode. If it is determined that the current mode is not the tracking mode, the process proceeds to S110 without performing any processing. If the current mode is the tracking mode, it is determined in S108 whether or not the time is equal to or longer than the release time. That is, in S108, the face detection unit 943 has a counter that counts a non-detection time during which a human face is not detected in the tracking mode. In S108, when the face of the person is not detected, the value of the counter is incremented by one, and it is determined whether or not the value of the counter has exceeded the release time. If a negative result is obtained in S108, the process proceeds to S111 without performing any processing.

  In S109, since the face of the person has not been detected for the cancellation time, it is determined that there is a high possibility that the player has left the seat, and the tracking mode is canceled. At this time, the reference face size (details will be described later) registered in S204 (FIG. 23) is also deleted.

  In S110, since the player is not present at the seat, it is determined that the initial viewpoint angle prepared by default is used as the viewpoint angle V used for generating the image data.

  In S111, although the face of the person could not be detected for some reason, there is a possibility that the player is still playing the game, so it is determined that the previously used viewpoint angle V is used. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the image from being greatly changed due to a sudden change in the viewpoint angle V and giving the impression that the image has been disturbed, even though the player is playing the game. .

  In S112, the motion data to be used and the 3D model are specified from the timing signal supplied from the main control board 920, a three-dimensional spatial model is generated, and the viewpoint angle V determined in S104, S110, and S111. Is generated as two-dimensional image data.

  In S113, the generated image data is supplied to the decorative symbol display device 479, so that the decorative symbol display device 479 displays the decorative symbol.

  Next, the viewpoint angle calculation processing executed in S104 will be described.

  In S201, the positions of the eyes of the player in the height direction and the horizontal direction are detected from the photographing data. The position of the eyes is detected, for example, by the position of the black eye of the player. If the player wears sunglasses, the center position of the sunglasses is detected as the position of the black eye.

  In S202, the inter-eye distance DE of the player is detected as the size of the face. As the size of the face, in addition to the interocular distance DE, the distance between the eyes and the lips may be used or a combination thereof.

  In S203, it is determined whether or not a reference face size serving as a reference has been registered. The reference face size is reset each time the tracking mode is canceled (S109), and is registered for each player. If a negative result is obtained in S203, the process proceeds to S205 without any processing.

  In S204, the reference face size is registered. Here, the size of the face differs depending on the sex and personality of the player. Therefore, if the value of the interocular distance DE is determined uniformly, an error in calculating the viewpoint angle V may increase. By registering the reference face size for each player, it is possible to more accurately estimate the viewpoint angle V. As the reference face size, it is preferable that the size of a face in a state where a player sits and plays a game normally is registered. The normal playing state is preferably a state in which the player is sitting and viewing the decorative symbol display device 479, and in a state in which a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed as a variation display of the decorative symbol, the big hit is won. Are displayed in a state in which a part of the symbols corresponding to are displayed and the remaining part of the symbols are displayed in a variably displayed state (reach state), or in a state where the player is operating the input operation device 260, and the decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. (For example, when the setting operation of the pachinko machine 100 is being executed, the information selected by the setting operation is highlighted on the decorative symbol display device 479), and the like. Is done.

  In S205, the viewpoint angle V is calculated based on the eye position detected in S201, the interocular distance DE calculated in S202, and the reference face size. That is, based on the reference face size, the distance between the face of the player and the decorative symbol display device 479 is estimated, and the viewpoint angle V is calculated from the estimated distance and the position of the eyes.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 100 described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 100, the position of the eyes of the player is detected, and an image corresponding to the positions of the eyes of the player is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. Can be made to feel as if there is a 3D model inside, and the entertainment as pachinko machine 100 can be improved.
<Installation of camera device (1)>
Next, installation of the camera device 600 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the player may be wearing a hat or the like. As shown in FIG. 25, if the camera device 600 is installed near the upper end of the pachinko machine 100, the brim of the hat will be in the way, and there is a possibility that the face of the player cannot be photographed. Also, as shown in FIG. 24, in the pachinko machine 100, the decorative symbol display device 479 is often arranged so that the player's line of sight is centered, and the camera device 600 is placed near the front of the player's face. Installation is physically difficult.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the pachinko machine 100, a model 491 is provided above the decorative design display device 479. This molded object 491 is configured to be movable near the center of the front surface of the decorative symbol display device 479 by mechanical mechanism. In the pachinko machine 100, a first camera device 600A as the camera device 600 is installed inside the modeled object 491, and the lens portion 601A is exposed from almost the center (nose portion) of the modeled object 491.

  In normal times, the modeled object 491 is located above the decorative symbol display device 479 and photographs the player. In FIG. 26, as a display unit on which a lottery result is displayed each time a lottery is performed on the decorative symbol display device 479, a state of a rotated image in which a cylindrical number plate in which a plurality of numbers are displayed in a circumferential direction is rotated is shown. ing.

  The sub-control board 940 operates the model 491, as described below, in a part of the fluctuation pattern that generates the reach state as the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 27, when the rotating image reaches a winning state with one more rotation image according to the lottery result, the modeled object 491 moves to substantially the center of the front surface of the decorative design display device 479 (the state of FIG. 27), Cover the last number once. The last number that fluctuates in the reach state is generally easy for the player to pay attention to the decorative symbol display device 479. Therefore, using this situation, the face of the player is photographed from the front side by the first camera device 600A. In addition, the object 491 (the first camera device 600A) is lowered from the front side to a position where the player's face can be more easily photographed.

  Then, after the face of the player is photographed by the first camera device 600A, the modeled object 491 (the first camera device 600A) rises and returns to the original position (normal state). As a result, it is possible to return to a state in which the player can easily recognize the last number that is changing, and to allow the player to enjoy a game in which the lottery result is visually recognized.

  Thereafter, the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIG. 28, and if a big hit has been won, a treasure chest TB appears in the image data and is displayed in large size in front of the dial as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the lid of the treasure box TB is opened as shown in FIG. 18, and the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIGS. The display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB does not correspond to the lottery result of the big hit or not, but corresponds to the lottery result of the big hit type. That is, after passing through the fluctuation display from FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, the game state is shifted to after the special game state due to the occurrence of the big hit, and the game state is shifted to the probable game state, or the value is lower for the player than the probable game state. Whether to shift to the time-saving gaming state is displayed using the treasure box TB, and the shifting gaming state corresponds to the contents CN of the treasure box TB.

  In addition, when the lottery result using the treasure box TB is displayed instead of the jackpot type lottery result corresponding to the destination of the gaming state, instead of the jackpot type lottery result, after the reach state shown in FIG. After the model object 491 (the first camera device 600A) returns to the original position (normal state) and while the movement of the center symbol continues to fluctuate, the treasure chest TB is displayed in large size in front of the dial to display the contents CN. An effect of visually recognizing is executed, and then a lottery result indicating whether or not a big hit may be displayed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 detects the position of the player's eyes as a part of the player's face based on the photographed data photographed by the camera device 600. As shown in FIG. 30, in the normal state, the first camera device 600A (described as 600A (n) in the figure) captures the player's face from diagonally above. On the other hand, in the reach state, the modeled object 491 moves to substantially the center of the decorative symbol display device 479. At this time, the first camera device 600A is located substantially in front of the player's face (in the figure, described as 600A (r), which is referred to as a downward moving state).

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, the reference face size is corrected (updated) based on the photographing data photographed in the downward movement state of the first camera device 600A in the reach state. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 detects the face size from the photographed data photographed in the downward movement state, and registers it as the reference face size. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers (stores) the reference face size once each time the state transits to the lower moving state. Accordingly, the face detection unit 943 can set the photographing data photographed from almost the front of the player as the reference face size, thereby improving the accuracy of the reference face size.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, in the normal state, the first camera device 600A (described as 600A (n) in the figure) is located above the lower moving state and above the player. Can occur. For this reason, when the player wearing the hat faces down or approaches the pachinko machine 100, the first camera device 600A is likely to be unable to photograph the player.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 32, a second camera device 600B is installed as the camera device 600. The second camera device 600B is installed below the first camera device 600A in the downward movement state so that the player's face can be reliably photographed even when the player's face cannot be photographed from above. Installed below the face of the person. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 always captures an image of the player using the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B, and captures the captured data of the first camera device 600A (hereinafter referred to as the first captured image). If a face is detected from the data, a viewpoint angle V is calculated using the first photographing data. On the other hand, if no face is detected from the first photographing data, the viewpoint angle V is calculated using photographing data of the second camera device 600B (hereinafter, this is referred to as second photographing data). Accordingly, even when the face of the player cannot be photographed by the first camera device 600A, the face detection unit 943 can detect the face of the player from the second photographed data photographed by the second camera device 600B. It is possible to significantly reduce cases in which photographing cannot be performed.

  Next, a face detection process executed by the face detection unit 943 of the sub control board 940 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a face detection process executed by the face detection unit 943. This face detection process is executed in S100 in the decorative symbol display process of the sub control board 940 (FIG. 22).

  First, in S301, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from first photographed data photographed by the first camera device 600A (described as a first camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the first image data, the process proceeds to S309 without performing any processing. When a face is detected from the first photographing data, the process moves to S302, and it is determined whether the current state is the reach state and the first camera device 600A is in the downward movement state. If the first camera device 600A is in the downward movement state, the processes of S303 to S309 are executed. If the first camera device 600A is not in the downward movement state, that is, if it is in the normal state, no processing is performed. The process moves to S310 without executing the process.

  In S303, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the first shooting data has already been registered in the current reach state. If it has already been registered, the process moves to S310 without performing any processing. If the face size has not been registered, the face size is detected from the photographed data in S304. In S305, the reference face size is registered. Thereby, the face size of the player in a part of the reach state in which the first camera device 600A is lowered and positioned in front of the player can be registered as the reference face size.

  When the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered, the reference face size can be registered by the second camera device 600B at that timing. In S306 to S309, a reference face size based on the second image data is registered. In S306, it is determined whether a face has been detected from the second shooting data based on the second camera device 600B. If no face is detected, the process moves to S310 without performing any processing. In S307, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the second imaging data has already been registered in the current reach state. If it has already been registered, the process moves to S310 without performing any processing. If the face size has not been registered yet, the face size is detected from the photographed data in S307. In S305, the reference face size is registered. As a result, the face of the player who is in the reach state, has a high degree of attention, and is highly likely to be staring straight at the decorative symbol display device 479 is registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. obtain.

  In S310, it is determined that the viewpoint of the player is to be detected using the photographing data photographed by the first camera device 600A, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22) to execute the processing.

  In S311, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from the second image data captured by the second camera device 600B (described as a second camera in the figure). If a face is detected from the second image data, it is determined in S312 that the viewpoint of the player is to be detected using the second image data, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22) to execute the process. . If no face is detected, it is determined in S313 that the player's face has not been detected, and the process of S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.

  In this manner, in the face detection process shown in FIG. 33, the reference face size is registered (stored) by the second camera device 600B at the timing when the first camera device 600A goes down and the reference face size is registered (stored). Therefore, even if a part of the face such as the eyes of the player cannot be directly photographed by the second camera device 600B, the ears, nose, chin, or chin or the eyes other than the eyes when the player looks at the decorative symbol display device 479 in front. Photographing data obtained by photographing the arrangement position of another part such as the external shape of the face can be registered as the reference face size. For this reason, the first camera device 600A returns to the upper side as a normal state, and the viewpoint angle with respect to the situation in which the player faces forward even if the face (eyes) of the player cannot be detected by the first camera device 600A. The change in V can be estimated by using the photographed data by the second camera device 600B, and image data corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V can be easily generated, and the state of the face (eye) of the player can be changed. The decorative pattern display device 479 can display image data more accurately.

  In the processing of S310 and S312 in FIG. 33, the viewpoint of the player may be detected using the photographing data of both the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B. In a situation where the first camera device 600A has returned to the upper side as a normal state, even if the player's face cannot be detected by either the first camera device 600A or the second camera device 600B alone, The change in the viewpoint angle V with respect to the situation in which the decorative symbol display device 479 is viewed from the front can be estimated using the photographing data of both the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B. Thus, an image corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V can be displayed more accurately by the decorative symbol display device 479.

In addition, when the process of S307 in FIG. 33 is omitted and the reference face size is registered by the first camera device 600A, even if the reference face size is registered by the second camera device 600B, the registration data is updated. It is good. Thereby, the state of the player as viewed from the second camera device 600B with respect to the situation in which the player looks at the decorative symbol display device 479 from the front can be accurately registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. Can be.
<Installation of camera device (2)>
FIG. 34 shows an example in which a first camera device 600C and a second camera device 600D as the camera devices 600 are installed in the front block 102 (FIGS. 1 to 4). When the camera device 600 is installed in the front block 102, it is physically difficult to install the camera device 600 in front of the player's face. If only one camera device 600 is installed on the outer frame 101 or the front block 102, the player's face may not be detected when the player faces in the opposite direction to the installed camera device 600. Occurs.

  Therefore, two camera devices 600 (a first camera device 600C and a second camera device 600D) are installed in the left and right directions with respect to the player. The first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D are provided slightly below the average player's viewpoint, so that even a short player or a player wearing a hat can surely face the player. It has been made possible to shoot. Further, even when the game board 400 is exchanged due to the model change, since the outer frame 101 and the front block 102 are continuously used, a new camera device 600 is not prepared according to the model change. And economical.

  The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 uses at least one or more of the first photographing data photographed by the first camera device 600C and the second photographing data photographed by the second camera device 600D. To detect the player's face. When the player's face is detected from only one of the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the viewpoint of the player is calculated using one of the photographed data in which the face is detected. When the player's face is detected from both the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the viewpoint angles are calculated from, for example, two pieces of photographing data, and the average value is set as the viewpoint angle V. In addition, two pieces of photographing data are combined to generate one combined image data, and the viewpoint of the player can be calculated from the combined image data. As described above, when the player's face can be detected from the two pieces of photographing data by using the two camera apparatuses 600, the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V can be increased using the two pieces of photographing data. . Further, by using the two camera devices 600 complementarily, the probability of detecting the player's face from the photographed data can be increased.

  Further, since the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V is increased, it is possible to perform an operation of detecting a small movement of the viewpoint angle V of the player and greatly moving the projection image according to the small movement. Although the game time of the player varies, the longer the game time, the more likely it is that the looking operation becomes annoying. For example, when detecting that the viewpoint angle V of the player has moved slightly upward, the display data generation unit 942 changes the viewpoint in the projection image by a value obtained by multiplying the movement of the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient. Set to the position that was made. This allows the player to perform an operation on the image of the decorative symbol display device 479 without getting bored. Further, in order to make it appear as if the 3D model is present in the decorative symbol display device 479, it is not necessary to change the projection image with respect to the player's movement in the front-back direction. However, when the player approaches the face in the forward direction, it is highly likely that the player wants to stare at least a part of the 3D model. Therefore, when the display data generation unit 942 detects that the player has approached the face in the forward direction, the display data generation unit 942 magnifies and displays a portion of the player who is predicted in advance and wants to stare.

  As described above, by improving the calculation accuracy of the viewpoint angle V using the plurality of camera devices 600, a projection image desired by the player can be displayed according to the viewpoint of the player.

  Next, a face detection process executed by the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a face detection process executed by the face detection unit 943. This face detection process is executed in S100 in the decorative symbol display process of the sub control board 940 (FIG. 22).

  In S401, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from first photographed data photographed by the first camera device 600C (described as a first camera in the figure). When a face is detected, the processing of S406 to S408 is executed. On the other hand, if no face is detected from the first photographing data in S401, the processing of S402 to S404 is executed.

  In S402, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from the second captured data captured by the second camera device 600D (described as a second camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the second photographing data, it is determined in S403 that the player's face has not been detected from both of the two camera devices 600, and the processing from S101 (FIG. 22) and subsequent steps are executed. . On the other hand, when a face is detected from the second photographing data, it is determined in S404 that only the second photographing data in which the face is detected is used, and S101 is used using the second photographing data (FIG. 22). The following processing is executed.

  In S406, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from the second shooting data. If no face is detected from the second photographing data, it is determined in S407 that only the first photographing data in which a face is detected is used, and S101 is used using the first photographing data (FIG. 22). The following processing is executed. On the other hand, when a face is detected from the second photographing data in S406, it is determined that the two photographing data of the first and second photographing data whose faces have been detected are to be used, and the two photographing data are used. Then, the processing after S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.

As described above, by executing the face detection process S100, a camera device used for face detection in the decorative symbol display process (see FIG. 22) can be suitably selected from the plurality of camera devices 600.
<Structure of the grand prize winning device (1)>
Next, the configuration of the middle and large award winning device 434 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the medium and large size winning device 434 of the pachinko machine 100 has a winning portion 440 and a middle entry restriction mechanism 454. As shown in FIG. 36 to FIG. 38, the middle and large size winning device 434 changes the attitude of the middle approach restriction mechanism 454 when the lottery of the big hit is won. Functions as a grand prize winning device.

  Specifically, the winning portion 440 of the middle and large winning device 434 has a box shape protruding from the gaming board surface 400A, and the ceiling surface thereof is open to form a winning opening 455. The middle and big prize winning device 434 has a plate-shaped member 481 protruding from the game board surface 400A, and a middle entry restriction solenoid 464 for driving the plate-shaped member 481. The plate-shaped member 481 is inclined downward by about 20 ° from the horizontal toward the center downward, and is arranged so as to be continuous with the nail 499 that guides the game ball toward the center. Further, the plate-shaped member 481 forms a part of the middle approach restriction mechanism 454 (see FIG. 7), and the game ball is placed in accordance with the respective entry allowable attitude and the entry prohibited attitude of the middle and large award winning device 434. It functions as a movable guiding means for guiding.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal gaming state, the plate member 481 is arranged at a position separated from the winning section 440. In the normal game state, the main control board 920 controls the middle entry restriction solenoid 464 of the middle and large prize winning device 434 to dispose the plate-shaped member 481 at a position separated from the prize winning portion 440, and sets the middle and large prize winning device 434 to Change to a no-entry posture. The position separated from the winning portion 440 is set to a position so far that the game ball via the plate-shaped member 481 cannot reach the winning portion 440.

  In addition, it is preferable that the winning unit 440 be arranged at a position where the game ball cannot enter in the normal game state, but the game ball can enter with a low probability (for example, approximately 0.01%). It may be configured to be arranged at a position. Further, the position separated from the winning portion 440 is preferably a position where the game ball via the plate-shaped member 481 cannot reach the winning portion 440 by 100%. It may be arranged at a position where the game ball can enter the target (for example, less than about 0.1%). As the separated position, the distance between the closest part between the winning portion 440 and the plate-shaped member 481 is approximately 1.5 times (16.5 mm), more preferably, 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball (usually 11 mm). It may be approximately 2.0 times or more. In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 has a left-right distance (hereinafter, referred to as a horizontal distance) Vd between the inner end portion 481a and the outside of the winning portion 440, which is larger than the diameter (normally, 11 mm) of the game ball. May be arranged.

  Therefore, in the normal game state, when the game ball is guided by the first guide path 51 and proceeds on the nail 499 (guide portion) lined up toward the center, the game ball advances on the plate-shaped member 481, and The water flows directly into a space formed between the winning portion 440 (hereinafter, this space is referred to as a first guidance space). This game ball is guided to the outlet 401A as it is. That is, the first guide path 51 is constituted by the nails 499 and the plate-shaped member 481 arranged in a row, and the gap (first guide space) formed between the plate-shaped member 481 and the winning portion 440.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37, in the special game state, the main control board 920 moves the plate-shaped member 481 to the vicinity of the winning portion 440 by controlling the middle entry restriction solenoid 464 of the middle and large winning device 434. , The middle / large winning device 434 is set to the entry allowable posture. At this time, the plate-shaped member 481 moves on the game board surface 400A so as to move in parallel without substantially changing the inclination angle.

  Note that the winning section 440 is arranged at a position where a game ball guided to the winning section 440 side by the plate-shaped member 481 easily enters when the middle and large winning apparatus 434 takes an entry-allowed posture in the special game state. Preferably, the entry probability may be about 50% or more, preferably about 80% or more, and more preferably about 90% or more. The distance between the plate-shaped member 481 and the winning portion 440 when the middle and large size winning device 434 is in the entry-permissible posture is determined by the winning portion 440 and the plate-shaped member in order to easily enter the game ball into the winning opening 455. The distance between the closest part to the 481 may be less than about 1.5 times (11 mm), more preferably less than about 0.7 times the diameter (usually 11 mm) of the game ball. The plate-shaped member 481 is arranged such that the horizontal distance Vd between the inner end portion 481a and the outside of the winning portion 440 is less than the diameter of the game ball (normally 11 mm).

  Therefore, when the lower-large-size winning device 433 takes the entry allowable posture in the special game state, most of the game balls guided to the plate-shaped member 481 by the nail 499 are guided to the second guide path 52 and directed toward the center. After proceeding on the nails 499 lined up in a row, it proceeds on the plate-shaped member 481 toward the center as it is, and is guided to the winning opening 455 as it is.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 38, in the special game state, when the junior college winning device 434 takes an approach allowable posture, the junior college winning device 434 dares to move the plate-shaped member 481 not downward but to the center downward direction. Move diagonally. As a result, a space (hereinafter, this is referred to as a third guidance space) is formed between the nail 499 and the outer end 481b of the plate-shaped member 481 to guide the game ball. In this space, in the state where the lower large winning device 433 is in the entry allowable posture, the game ball that has advanced to the plate-shaped member 481 by the nail 499 is supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and guided to the winning portion 440 side. Is provided to reduce the number. In a state where the lower-large-prize winning device 433 is in the entry allowable posture, a part of the game ball that has advanced to the plate-shaped member 481 by the nail 499 flows down to the third guidance space without being supported by the plate-shaped member 481, and It becomes impossible to win the big prize device 433.

  In the state where the lower large winning device 433 is in the entry allowable posture, the probability (guiding probability) that the game ball that has progressed to the plate-shaped member 481 by the nail 499 is supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and guided to the winning section 440 side is calculated. , The third guiding space. As the third guidance space, the horizontal distance Vd may be about 0.5 times (5.5 mm) or more and less than about 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball, or about 0.7 times or more and about 1.0 time. Preferably, it is less than twice. Further, as the third guidance space, the distance between the closest parts between the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481 needs to be larger than approximately 1.0 times the diameter of the game ball, and larger than approximately 1.2 times. Preferably, it is formed.

  In the special game state, when the middle and large size prize winning device 434 takes the entry allowable posture, some of the game balls having a small momentum are guided by the second guide path 52 and proceed on the nails 499 lined up toward the center. After that, it does not proceed to the plate-shaped member 481, is guided to the third guideway 53 branching from the second guideway 52, changes its direction, and flows down between the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481. The game ball that has flowed down between the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481 enters the lower middle starting winning device 431B provided downstream thereof, or is guided to the outlet 401A. That is, the second guiding path 52 and the third guiding path 53 are configured by the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481 arranged in a row and the gap (third guiding space) between the nail 499 and the plate-shaped member 481. .

  As described above, in the special game state, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays a moving image rejoicing the big hit of the player while notifying the big hit to the player. The moving image displayed at this time often has various ideas, and it is assumed that the moving image is displayed for a certain period of time. By the way, in the special game state, when the middle and large size prize winning device 434 takes the entry allowable posture and the predetermined number of rounds in which the game balls enter the winning opening 455 is completed, the state transits to the normal game state. In other words, the time from the transition to the special gaming state to the return to the normal gaming state changes depending on the ratio (probability) of the game balls entering the winning opening 455 in a situation where the middle and large size winning device 434 is in the entry allowable posture. If the game balls are set to concentrate on the winning opening 455, the special game state may end before the moving image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 is visually recognized by the player to the end. Will happen.

  On the other hand, in the special game state, when the middle and large award winning device 434 takes the entry allowable posture, the third guiding path 53 that branches from the second guiding path 52 that guides the game ball to the winning opening 455 is a plate-shaped member 481. The special game state can be maintained for a long time by guiding a part of the game ball to the third guide path 53 that is continuous in a direction different from the winning opening 455, and the decorative symbol display device 479 is formed. Can be visually recognized by the player to the end. In addition, since the time of the special game state becomes longer, the moving image can be set longer, and the mood of the player can be enhanced for a long time, so that the player can be more enjoyed.

  In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 arranged at a position separated from the winning section 440 in the normal gaming state is arranged near the winning section 440 in the special gaming state. In this normal gaming state, the game balls may be set to be able to enter the winning opening 455 at a fixed rate. In this case, one winning opening 455 functions as a general winning device in the normal gaming state. In the special game state, the winning device can function as the middle and large winning device 434, and a winning device having a new pattern can be formed.

  In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 is separated from the winning portion 440 in the entry-prohibited position of the middle and large-sized winning device 434, and is disposed at a position forming a flow-down space of the game ball with the winning portion 440, and the entry allowable position. Is placed in the vicinity of the winning section 440. For this reason, a game ball that is supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and is proceeding to the prize portion 440 side immediately before the entry allowable posture can be entered into the prize portion 440. Therefore, a prize is likely to occur immediately after the entry allowable posture is started, and a good impression can be given to the player by suppressing wasteful consumption of game balls.

  Here, when the middle and large size prize winning device 434 shifts from the entry-prohibited position to the entry-permitted position, the upper surface (guide surface) of the plate-shaped member 481 guides the game ball in a diagonally downward direction in the entry-prohibited position. It is preferable that the member 481 be moved, and it is preferable that the plate-shaped member 481 be moved further below the direction in which the game ball is guided. This makes it difficult for the game ball supported on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 481 to start falling into the gap between the plate-shaped member 481 and the winning section 440 in the entry-prohibited position, and to be less likely to be caught in the gap. It is possible to appropriately form the entry permissible attitude, and to easily guide the game ball to the winning opening 455.

  In addition, the plate-shaped member 481 arranged near the winning portion 440 in the entry allowable position is separated from the winning portion 440 when shifting to the entry prohibiting position, and the flow-down space of the game ball is formed between the plate member 481 and the winning portion 440. It is arranged at the position where it is formed. For this reason, even if the game ball is supported by the plate-shaped member 481 and is proceeding to the prize portion 440 immediately before entering the entry prohibition position, a situation in which the game ball does not enter the prize portion 440 can be generated. Therefore, when the main control board 920 detects that the maximum permissible number of game balls has entered the winning section 440 in each round constituting the special game state, the winning is started immediately after the transition to the entry prohibition position is started. The progress of the game balls to the part 440 side is disabled, the occurrence of winnings of the game balls exceeding the maximum allowable number is suppressed, and the payout number of the game balls is brought close to a preset number, so that the variation can be reduced.

In addition, the ratio of the game balls guided to the third guideway 53 changes depending on the shape and size of the above-described third guide space. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the plate-shaped member 481 is moved in parallel, and further rotated to reduce the inclination angle to change the arrangement, the horizontal distance Vd in the third guidance space can be reduced, and the third guidance path can be reduced. The ratio of the game balls guided to 53 can be reduced. Further, even if the movement amount when the plate-shaped member 481 is moved in parallel is reduced, the horizontal distance Vd in the third guidance space can be similarly reduced, and the proportion of the game balls guided to the third guidance path 53 decreases. be able to. For example, when there are two or more types of big hits, the length of the moving image on the decorative symbol display device 479 is changed according to the type, and the arrangement of the plate-shaped member 481 is changed accordingly, so that the special game state is set. Can be changed. It is preferable that the ratio of the game balls guided from the second taxiway 52 to the third taxiway 53 be set to less than 50% so as not to irritate the player who rejoices at the big hit.
<Structure of the grand prize winning device (2)>
Also, as shown in FIG. 41, a middle and large prize winning device 496 can be used in place of the middle and large prize winning device 434. Hereinafter, the configuration of the middle and large award winning device 496 will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 42, FIG. 45 is a sectional view taken along line BB ′ of FIG. 44, and FIG. 48 is a sectional view taken along line CC ′ of FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, the middle and middle award winning device 496 is installed below the upper middle starting winning device 431A. As shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, the middle and large size winning device 496 is opened (entry allowed) and closed (entry prohibited) by rotating the plate-shaped member 492 about the rotation shaft 493 in the front-rear direction. ).

  As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the normal game state, the middle and large size winning device 496 is in the closed state, and the plate-shaped member 492 stands substantially parallel to the game board surface 400A (that is, in the vertical direction) and is behind the game board surface 400A. It is in a state of being aligned with the rear wall surface 495 provided on the side. The rotating shaft 493 serving as a fulcrum for rotating the plate-shaped member 492 is provided behind the game board surface 400A, and the entire plate-shaped member 492 is arranged in a state recessed behind the game board surface 400A. . The winning opening 497 is provided on the rear wall surface 495, and most of the winning opening 497 is closed by the plate-shaped member 492, the opening is smaller than the game ball, and the game ball cannot enter the winning opening 497. It has been.

  Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the game ball flowing down to the middle and big prize winning device 496 is guided to the first guide path 61 and passes in the front direction of the plate-shaped member 492. This game ball is guided to the outlet 401A as it is.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, in the special game state, the middle and large size winning device 496 is in the open state, and the upper surface 492A, which is the upper side in the open state, is slightly inclined (for example, about 5 to 30 °) backward. The plate member 492 is fixed in this state. The two winning ports 497 are respectively provided near the left and right ends of the plate-shaped member 492. At this time, the tip of the plate-shaped member 492 protrudes from the game board surface 400A, and the game ball flowing down from above collides with the upper surface 492A of the plate-shaped member 492, and changes its direction backward. As shown in FIG. 46, the game ball that has flowed down onto the plate-shaped member 492 is guided to the second guide path 62 and proceeds backward to directly enter the winning opening 497 or collide with the rear wall surface 495. The vehicle proceeds left or right to enter the winning opening 497, and is detected by the middle and large winning switch 444 installed on the rear side.

  Here, the plate-shaped member 492 is provided with two third guide holes 494. As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, a part of the game ball guided to the second guide path 62 enters the third guide hole 494, is guided to the third guide path 63, and flows downward. This game ball is guided to the outlet 401A as it is. That is, the plate-shaped member 492 is provided with the third guideway 63 that branches off from the second guideway 62, and a part of the game ball guided to the second guideway 62 is transferred to the third guideway 63. Induce. Thereby, the special game state can be maintained for a long time by thinning out the game balls guided to the winning opening 497, so that the player can further enjoy the game.

  Further, when the middle and large size winning device 496 is in the open state in the special game state, the plate-shaped member 492 supports more game balls than the maximum permissible number by the amount of the game balls guided to the third guide path 63. Can be done. Therefore, a large number of game balls are set to be concentrated toward the plate-shaped member 492, and the number of the game balls heading to the discharge port 401A at a position away from the winning opening 497 is reduced, so that the game is wastedly consumed for the player. While the number of balls is reduced, the number of game balls to be paid out corresponding to the privilege that can be obtained by the player in one special game state can be suppressed, and it is easy to secure the profit on the game hall side.

Further, by providing the rotating shaft 493 of the plate-shaped member 492 on the rear side of the game board surface 400A, the length of the plate-shaped member 492 in the front-back direction in the open state is increased, and two or more game balls are provided on the second guide path. Since the probability that the game ball exists on the third guide path 63 can be increased, even when the game ball is guided to the third guide path 63, the probability that another game ball exists on the second guide path 62 increases, and It can minimize discomfort. In addition, since the time that the game ball stays on the plate-shaped member 492 can be lengthened, the time that the game ball reaches the winning opening 497 may be lengthened and the player may be guided to the third guide path 63. You can entertain the thrill of not having it.
<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the configuration or function according to any of the above embodiments may be applied to other embodiments, or as described below. Modifications may be made. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to each of the above embodiments, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the arrangement is changed by the parallel movement of the plate-shaped member 481 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the same effect can be obtained even if the arrangement is changed by rotating the plate member 481X about the rotation shaft 481Xb as a fulcrum as shown in FIGS. is there. At this time, in a state where the plate-shaped member 481X approaches the winning portion 440X and takes an entry-permissible attitude, the gap between the winning portion 440X and the plate-shaped member 481 is set as a third guidance space through which a game ball can flow, and It is also possible to use a third guideway 53X that branches off from the guideway 52X. Here, the third guiding space may be omitted, and the game balls supported by the plate-shaped member 481 may all enter the winning section 440X. The winning portion 440X and the plate-shaped member 481 may be arranged close to each other so that the game ball does not flow down between the plate-shaped member 481.

  Further, when the plate-shaped member 481X approaches the winning portion 440X and takes an approach-allowed posture, a guide path branched from the second guide path 52X is provided between the plate-shaped member 481 and the nail 499, A configuration in which a gap through which a game ball can flow down between the plate-shaped member 481X in the allowable posture and the nail 499 may be formed as an induction space.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the third guide path 53 branched from the second guide path 52 is provided. The present invention is not limited to this, and the third taxiway 53 is not necessarily required.

  In addition, the case where the plate-shaped member 481 is formed of one member has been described as the middle and large prize winning device 433, but it is sufficient if the guiding state of the game ball can be switched in accordance with the entry prohibited posture and the entry permitted posture. For example, the plate-shaped member may be configured by combining two or more constituent members, and it is not always necessary to form the plate-shaped member, and the surface for guiding the game ball may have a different shape such as including a curve in a front view. The thickness may be varied, for example, the upper surface may be flat, and the lower surface may include a curved surface, or may be formed in other shapes, such as a shape imitating a character corresponding to the model.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the upper surface 492A of the plate-shaped member 492 is formed without any unevenness. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 52, in the rear area of the upper surface 492XA of the plate-shaped member 492X, the game ball is inclined outward from the center and passes through the second guide path 62X. The game ball may be smoothly guided to the winning opening 497 or a side portion 492XB may be provided to prevent a game ball from spilling from the outside of the plate-shaped member 492X. Also, as shown in FIG. 53, instead of the third guide hole, the third guide path 63Y is inclined over the entire plate-like member 492Y such that the center is high and the left and right are low so that the game ball flows from the center to the outside. May be provided, and the game ball may flow down from the end of the plate member 492Y as the third guide path 63Y.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the plate-shaped member 492 shifts to the open state and the closed state by rotating about the rotation shaft 493 as a fulcrum. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a third guide hole may be provided on the bottom surface or the front surface of the winning device having a horizontally long box shape.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the present invention is used as the junior college winning device 434 and the junior college winning device 496. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a general prize winning device that allows the game ball to enter the winning opening regularly or has a high probability, or a start winning prize device in which a lottery related to a special symbol is performed when the game ball enters. It is also possible to apply the present invention.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the third taxiway 63 is made visible to the player. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 54, an opaque wall 498 is provided in a forward direction with respect to the third guiding path 63, and the third guiding path 63 through which the game ball can enter through the third guiding hole 494. Can be made invisible to the player. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the game ball has entered the third guideway 63. At this time, the third guide path 63 may be a downstream connection path for temporarily discharging the game ball forward from the game board surface 400A on the downstream side, and may be directly connected to the discharge guide path formed on the rear side of the game board 400. It is good also as an outlet which discharges. In this case, the third guiding path 63 allows the game ball to enter in a state where the plate-shaped member 492 is tilted corresponding to the approach allowable posture, and the third guide path 63 stands in a state where the plate-shaped member 492 corresponds to the entry prohibited posture. In the above, it is preferable that the game ball cannot enter, and for example, it is preferable that an entrance of the third guiding path 63 is formed behind the game board surface 400A.

  That is, separately from the winning opening 497, in a state in which the plate-shaped member 492 takes an entry-permissible attitude, the entrance of the discharge guide path through which a game ball whose lower side is supported by the upper surface (guide surface) of the plate-shaped member 492 can enter. A third guiding hole 494 is provided, and the discharge guiding path is such that the game ball cannot enter when the plate-shaped member 492 is in the entry-prohibited position, and even if the game ball enters, the game ball as a predetermined privilege is provided. Will not be paid out. Thereby, the number of game balls supported by the guide surface of the plate-shaped member 492 and for which the player can expect to enter the winning opening 497 is increased, and the player's motivation to continue the game is easily maintained. Also, some of these game balls do not have to enter the winning opening 497, and the number of the winning balls per unit time per unit time (the ratio of the gaming balls) can be suppressed appropriately.

  Further, the winning opening 497 and the third guiding hole 494 as an entrance of the discharge guiding path are formed by a game ball in which the plate-shaped member 492 takes an entry-permissible attitude and the lower side of the game ball is supported on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 492. Is provided at a position where it can enter when separated from the front edge corresponding to at least a part of the outer edge of the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 492 and progresses to the rear side corresponding to the inside of the guide surface. For this reason, the player expects to enter the winning opening 497 by being supported on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 492, even if the game ball is guided to the discharge guide path through the third guide hole 494. Can be made easier.

  Further, since the third guide hole 494 as an entrance of the discharge guide path is provided on the rear side of the game board surface 400A, the player recognizes the entrance of the discharge guide path in the game state in which the plate-shaped member 492 takes the entry prohibition posture. Can be difficult. Therefore, when the plate-shaped member 492 takes the entry allowable posture, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation to continue the game due to the fact that the game ball is recognized in advance as a game machine in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the winning opening 497.

  Here, discharge correspondence information (for example, “OUT” notation) indicating the discharge port may be added to the entrance of the third guide path 63, and the discharge correspondence information overlaps the rear side of the wall 498. It may be placed at a position where the player cannot see it unless the player approaches the game board surface 400A and looks in from above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53, a discharge port 497Z (shown by a broken line) for guiding the game ball to the discharge guide path may be provided alongside the winning port 497. Discharge correspondence information (for example, “OUT”) indicating the discharge port may be attached to the upper side or the rear side of the discharge port 497Z, and the plate-like member 492 is prohibited from entering as the discharge correspondence information. In a situation where the player takes a posture, the discharge correspondence information may be superimposed on the rear side of the opaque or colored translucent plate-shaped member 492 so that it is difficult for the player to recognize the discharge correspondence information.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the mode shifts to the tracking mode when a person's face is detected. However, it is not always necessary to have the tracking mode. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated from the face of a person that is always detected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the viewpoint angle V is calculated based on the position of the player's eye in three dimensions of two horizontal directions (front and rear and left and right) and a vertical direction. However, it is not always necessary to perform three-dimensional detection. Absent. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated based only on the left-right direction and the vertical direction. In this case, based on the position of the eyes in the vertical direction, when the player moves the position of the eyes in the front-back direction, the viewpoint angle V is calculated on the assumption that the face has been moved in the front-back direction. By doing so, the same effect as in the present embodiment can be obtained. Of course, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated for a two-dimensional enemy on the assumption that the player does not move the eye position in the front-back direction by detecting only the left-right direction and the vertical direction.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the position of the player's eyes reflects the movement in the front-back direction only on the viewpoint angle V. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the player brings his / her face close to the decorative symbol display device 479, the 3D model present at a position close to the eyes may be enlarged and displayed. As a result, the 3D model that the player wants to watch carefully can be enlarged and visually recognized, and the amusement can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the face size of the player is registered and used as a reference when sitting, but it is not always necessary to register the face size. For example, the distance between the decorative symbol display device 479 and the player may be simply estimated from the distance between eyes DE.

  In the above embodiment, the position of the eyes is detected as a part of the face. However, the position of the eyes does not always need to be detected. For example, instead of or in addition to the position of the eyes, other positions such as the mouth, ears and chin may be detected, the direction of the face may be detected, or the entire head may be detected. May be detected. Ordinarily, the position of the eyes is detected, and if the position of the eyes cannot be detected due to the player wearing sunglasses or the like, the position of the eyes may be estimated from the position of the mouth or ears. good.

  In the above-described embodiment, a configuration has been described in which an image from a viewpoint corresponding to the position of the eyes is generated as image data as a part of the face, but instead of or in addition to the configuration, the face An image from a viewpoint corresponding to a part of the directions may be generated as image data. For example, even at the same eye height position, the configuration may be such that the viewpoint angle V is changed according to the change in the direction of the line of sight. When the gaze is directed obliquely downward and the decorative symbol display device 479 is visually recognized, the viewpoint is raised to generate image data in a state of peeping from above, and when the line of sight is obliquely upward while the face is obliquely downward. It is also possible to generate image data in a state in which the viewpoint is lowered and looked up from below. Also in the left-right direction, when the decorative pattern display device 479 is visually recognized by changing the direction of the face while changing the face direction, the viewpoint is changed to the side where the face direction is changed. The moving image data may be generated. To move the viewpoint from the state of sitting on a chair, you may have to worry about lifting your hips or bending down, or worry about disturbing the next player by moving your head left and right Even a player can enjoy the effect produced by the image in which the viewpoint angle is changed. In addition, when the viewpoint angle is changed in response to the change in the direction of the line of sight, the change in the viewpoint angle can be made to coincide with the change in the general line of sight. Even if does not match, the player can feel less uncomfortable.

  In the above embodiment, a combination of a plurality of numbers is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as a lottery result. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of numbers, or in addition to numbers, a lottery result may be displayed by a combination of symbols or characters, or a specific symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. A character or a character (for example, a school of fish) may be configured to correspond to the lottery result, and the lottery result may be displayed in a specific mode (for example, a confirmed character or a gold fish school) only in the case of a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, when a face is detected in both the first image data captured by the first camera device 600C and the second image data captured by the second camera device 600D, two images are captured. The case where the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the data has been described. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, by analyzing each photographing data, the direction in which the player's face is facing is closer, and the viewpoint angle V is determined using one photographing data determined to be highly reliable. You may make it calculate.

  In one of the above embodiments, the configuration in which the reference face size is updated in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A has been described. However, the reference face size does not necessarily need to be updated in the lower movement state. In any of the above embodiments, the reference face size may be updated when the player detects a change timing, for example, detecting that the player is in contact with the firing handle 252. A contact sensor that erases the reference face size when the non-contact state of the contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) continues for a predetermined time (for example, one minute), and then detects that the player is in contact The reference face size may be newly registered when 254 is turned on.

  In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the first camera device 600A is moved so as to overlap the variable display portion in the reach state and the reference face size is registered (stored) has been described. It is not necessary to register the reference face size inside, and the reference face size registered in the previous and subsequent variable display may be used for generating image data in the next and subsequent variable display. In this case, it is determined whether or not to execute the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A in the downward movement state according to whether the reference face size has already been registered. Is also good. That is, when the reference face size is already registered, the ratio of executing the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A in the downward moving state is reduced as compared with the case where the reference face size is not registered. Processing to reduce the frequency of the formation 491 overlapping the decorative symbol display device 479, and to register the reference face size by moving the first camera device 600A to the lower side when no reference face size is registered. May be increased to make it easier to register the reference face size.

  In one of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the reference face size is registered in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A integrated with the object 491, has been described, but the object 491 moves downward. In such a case, it is preferable that the player can expect a situation that is advantageous to the player such as a jackpot winning as compared with the case where the player does not move. For example, the reach state in which the model object 491 does not move downward in the low probability state , The lottery result of the jackpot is displayed with a probability of approximately 5%, while the probability that the shaped object 491 moves downward in the reach state is several times or more the probability of not moving (for example, a probability of 30% or more). ), It is preferable to display a jackpot lottery result. Further, it is preferable that the movement of the modeled object 491 is rarely generated so that the player pays attention to the movement of the modeled object 491. The lower side moving state of the first camera device 600A is determined as the lottery probability of the big hit ( For example, it is preferable that the operation probability is set to be approximately 5 times or less (for example, 1/60 or less) of 1/300, and the operation probability is approximately 2 times or less (for example, 1/150 or less). It is preferred to do so.

  In one of the above-described embodiments, depending on whether or not the reference face size has been detected in the downward movement state of the first camera device 600A, the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 has the viewpoint angle V It may be determined whether or not to display an image using the change. For example, when the face size of the player cannot be detected from the photographed data photographed by the first camera device 600A in a state where the modeled object 491 is lowered, as shown in FIG. In the displayed state, the treasure box TB is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, and then an image of another effect (for example, an effect in which a plurality of characters fight) using no change in the viewpoint angle V is displayed on the decorative symbol display device. 479 to display the jackpot type lottery results.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 generates a projection image from a viewpoint using 3D model data. It is not necessary to generate a projection image from the viewpoint by using. In the image data storage unit 941, a projection image using 3D model data is converted into two-dimensional data in advance and stored as image data, and projection images from a plurality of viewpoints are stored as the image data. Then, the projection data from the viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player detected by the camera device 600 is selected by the display data generation unit 942, and the projection image is written into the RAM for image display, thereby obtaining the projection image from the viewpoint. May be generated.

  The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, a pachinko machine that can increase the expected value of a large hit until a large hit state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times) once the big hit occurs. Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine which enters a special game state on condition that a ball wins in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Further, the present invention may be applied to an enclosed pachinko machine in which balls circulate. Furthermore, other than a pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko, a sparrow ball, and the like. Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko machine, and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a gaming machine such as a parrot in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

[Inventive groups extracted from the above embodiment]
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like. Further, the meanings and examples of the terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of the terms described in other features described in the same wording.

  2. Description of the Related Art A conventional gaming machine includes a decorative design display device formed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and generally displays various images on the decorative design display device. In the conventional gaming machines described above, there has been a demand for displaying a new type of image that has never been seen before. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of displaying a new type of image, the invention groups A to C can be extracted.

<Invention A group>
Feature A1: The gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) of the present invention
Image data generation means (display data generation unit 942) for generating image data;
Display means (decorative design display device 479) for displaying the image data as an image;
Photographing means (camera device 600) for photographing the face of a person who looks at the display means;
A face detection unit (face detection unit 943) for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from photographing data photographed by the photographing unit;
The image data generating means includes:
Generating, as the image data, a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a state (at least one of a position and an orientation) of at least a part of the human face (any or a combination of eyes, mouth, ears, and the entire head) It is characterized by doing.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A1, since an image corresponding to the position of at least a part (for example, eyes) of a person's face can be displayed on the decorative design display means, a new type of image can be displayed. Therefore, the player can be more interested in the image, and the player can be more entertained.

  Note that, in the gaming machine described in the feature A1, the image data generating means may generate a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the change of the face of the person as image data. According to a part of the change, a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a situation different from the changed situation (position, direction, or amount) may be generated as image data. A projection image from a viewpoint at a corresponding viewpoint angle may be generated as image data.

Feature A2: In the gaming machine according to Feature A1, the face detection unit includes:
As a position of a part of the face of the person, three dimensions in two horizontal directions and a vertical direction are detected.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A2, since the position of a part of the person's face can be grasped three-dimensionally, an accurate viewpoint angle V can be calculated and reflected on the image.

  It is preferable that the part of the face of the person is the position of the eyes. This is because the viewpoint of the player becomes clear, the luminance difference from the surroundings is large, and the detection is easy. Further, a viewpoint angle (viewpoint angle V) of the person may be calculated as an image corresponding to a part of the face of the person, and image data may be generated as a projection image from the viewpoint angle. By performing weighting, a projection image from an angle different from the viewpoint angle may be used as image data.

Feature A3: In the gaming machine according to Feature A1 or 11, the image data generating unit includes:
When the viewpoint of the person is on the front side (or near the front side) of the display means, the image data is generated so that the contents in the container (treasure box TB) cannot be seen;
When the viewpoint of the person is above the front side (or the side close to the front side) of the display means, the image data is generated so that the contents in the container can be seen.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature A3, by displaying an image in a state where the contents in the container cannot be seen by the player on the display means, the player's interest is attracted, and the player is peeped from above. By having the contents inserted and confirming the contents, it is possible to enhance the excitement of the player and to improve the entertainment as a gaming machine.

Feature A4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, the face detection unit includes:
As the position of the eyes of the person, two-dimensional detection in the vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the display means is detected, and based on the position of the eyes of the person in the vertical direction, It is characterized by estimating the position of the eyes of a person.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A4, since a change in distance can be estimated from an image captured from a single direction, image data corresponding to a change in the front and rear viewpoints can be configured at a low cost while the imaging unit is configured at low cost. Can be generated.

Feature A5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, the face detection unit includes:
The position of the eyes of the person in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means is detected based on the face of the person sitting.

In the gaming machine described in the feature A5, since the position of the eyes in the front-rear direction can be detected with reference to the face of the person, regardless of the size of the face of the person and the characteristics of the face, the detection accuracy of the position of the eyes in the front-rear direction can be detected. Can be improved.
<Invention B group>
Feature B1: The gaming machine of the present invention
Photographing means (first camera device 600A) for photographing a person's face;
Face detection means for detecting at least a part of the person's face from the photographing data photographed by the photographing means,
Image data generating means for generating a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the state of the human face as image data,
Display means for displaying the image data as an image,
With
The photographing means,
It is characterized by being installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-back direction.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B1, the photographing means can be arranged at a position overlapping in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means arranged in front of the player's face, so that the player's face is photographed from a position close to the front. can do.

  In addition, being installed so that it can be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-back direction means that it is installed at least temporarily at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction. Generally, a gaming machine is vertically long, and a display means is horizontally long. Therefore, there is often no space for installing a photographing means in the left-right direction. It is more preferable to move the photographing device (modeled object 491) provided with the photographing means so that the photographing device is located vertically adjacent to or near the display unit. Further, it is not necessary to move the photographing means, and by providing a space between the photographing means and the display means in the front-rear direction (for example, about 10 to 30 cm), the photographing means and the display means overlap in the front-rear direction. This also allows the player to visually recognize the display means. Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange a photographing means behind the display means and perform photographing using, for example, the action of light or a magic mirror. For example, when 60 images are normally displayed in one second, the shutter speed is set to less than 1/60 second and the photographing is performed by the photographing means at the same time as one image is removed, so that the player can shoot without being noticed. It is possible to do.

  Feature B2: The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the photographing means moves to a predetermined position overlapping the front side of the display means when a specific state is reached.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B2, the photographing means can be arranged in front of the display means, that is, almost in front of the face of the player, and the face of the player can be photographed from almost in front of the face of the player. At least a part of the position can be accurately grasped.

Feature B3: In the gaming machine according to Feature B2, the image data generating means
A lottery board (or a result display unit) representing a lottery result is displayed by a combination of a lottery pattern (or identification information) such as a plurality of numbers and symbols,
The photographing means,
When the lottery pattern (or a combination of identification information) displayed on the lottery board (or the result display unit) is in the reach state indicating one more winning, the front side of the display means (or the result display unit). It moves to a position overlapping with.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature B3, the player can be photographed from almost the front in the reach state in which the player often seriously stares at the display means, so that the position of at least a part of the face of the player can be accurately determined. Can be grasped.

Feature B4: In the gaming machine according to any of features B1 to B3,
An auxiliary photographing means (second camera device 600B) is provided so that the player's face can be photographed even when the player's face cannot be photographed by the photographing means.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B4, even if at least a part of the player's face cannot be captured due to various factors such as the clothes of the player, the player can be captured from different angles. , The probability of successful shooting can be improved.

Feature B5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, the face detection unit includes:
The position of the eyes of the person in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means is detected based on the face of the person sitting.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B5, the position of the person in the front-rear direction can be estimated based on an image taken from a position close to the front of the player based on an enlargement / reduction ratio from a reference, thereby improving estimation accuracy. I can make it.

  Feature B6: The gaming machine according to Feature B5, wherein the face in which the person is sitting when the photographing means moves to a position overlapping the front side of the display means is used as a reference.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B6, the position of the person in the front-rear direction can be estimated based on an image captured from a position substantially in front of the player, so that the estimation accuracy can be further improved.

Note that, in the gaming machine described in the feature B6, the photographing means is for photographing a part of the body other than the face of the person, and the relative position between the part of the body other than the face (for example, the shoulder) and the face. (E.g., a height position) having seating determination means for determining whether or not the person is sitting, and detecting whether or not the person is sitting based on the determination result of the sitting determination means. Is also good.
<Invention C group>
Feature C1: The gaming machine of the present invention is:
A plurality of photographing means (first camera device 600A and second camera device 600B, first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D) for photographing the face of a person;
Face detection means for detecting at least a part of the person's face from at least one or more of the plurality of pieces of photographing data photographed by the plurality of photographing means,
Image data generating means for generating a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the state of the human face as image data,
Display means for displaying the image data as an image.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature C1, at least a part of the face of the person can be photographed based on a plurality of pieces of photographing data photographed from different angles, so that the success probability of photographing can be improved.

Feature C2: In the gaming machine according to Feature C1,
The image data generating means includes:
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the face detection unit from two or more pieces of imaging data captured by the plurality of imaging units, the two or more pieces of imaging data Is used to generate the image data.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature C2, at least a part of the player's face can be detected using two or more pieces of photographing data, so that the detection accuracy can be improved.

Feature C3: In the gaming machine according to Feature C2,
The image data generating means includes:
When at least a part of the person's face is detected from the two or more pieces of photographing data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of photographing data, the average value of the viewpoint calculated from the two or more pieces of photographing data is calculated. Generating the projection image based on the image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, the viewpoint of the projection image can be determined based on the average value of the viewpoint calculated from two or more pieces of photographing data photographed from different angles, thereby improving the viewpoint calculation accuracy. obtain.

Feature C4: In the gaming machine according to Feature C3,
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from the two or more pieces of photographing data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of photographing data, the viewpoint calculated from the highly reliable photographing data is used as the projection. It is characterized in that it is used as a viewpoint when generating an image.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C4, a projected image as designed can be generated using a highly accurate viewpoint calculated from highly reliable photographing data.

  Feature C5: In the gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C4, the image data generating unit is configured to change the status (position, direction, or amount) of at least a part of the face of the person according to the change. A projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a different situation is generated as image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C5, since the detection accuracy of the viewpoint can be improved, for example, even if the projected image is largely moved or enlarged in response to the small movement of the player, the uncomfortable feeling is obtained. Can produce no projected images.

Feature C6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5,
As the plurality of photographing means,
A first photographing unit (first camera device 600A) installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping the display unit in the front-rear direction,
A second photographing means (second camera device 600B) arranged at a position not overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction,
A face storage unit configured to store at least a part of the face of the person photographed by the second photographing unit when the first photographing unit detects at least a part of the face of the person; 33 (S309 in FIG. 33).
The image data generating means includes:
A projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the face of the person stored by the face storage unit and at least a part of the face of the person captured by the second capturing unit after the storage. Is generated as the image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in Feature C6, the face of the person photographed by the second photographing unit at the timing when the first photographing unit detects at least a part of the face of the person from the position overlapping the display unit in the front-rear direction. Can be stored by the storage means. For this reason, even if it is difficult to determine whether the player is located on the front side with respect to the display means only by the second photographing means, the situation of the player is determined using the first photographing means. , And a suitable timing as the situation can be accurately determined based on the photographing data by the first photographing means. Then, the situation of the player at the appropriate timing is stored as image data by the second image capturing means by the face storage means and can be used for generating an image by the image data generating means. Even if a situation in which is unavailable occurs later, it is possible to generate a projection image from the viewpoint using the photographing data by the second photographing means. Therefore, even if the arrangement position of the first photographing unit is changed such as moving (evacuating) the first photographing unit to a position where it does not interfere with the player, a projection image corresponding to a change in state of at least a part of the face of the person is obtained. It is possible to suitably generate the effect, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of effect setting using the display means and the photographing means.

  Here, in the gaming machine described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, face information including at least a part of the face of the person is input instead of the expression of the photographing means for photographing the face of the person. It may be an input means. Further, the photographing data photographed by the photographing means may be data of a still image, or corresponds to at least a part of moving image data constituted by a combination of a plurality of still image data photographed by the photographing means. It is good also as photography data.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, when specifying the arrangement position of the display means and the other means, the result of the display means is used instead of the expression of the display means. The display unit may be used as the result display unit. The result display unit corresponds to a display area in which a lottery result for a lottery executed in the gaming machine is displayed. For example, in the display screen of the liquid crystal display device, a combination of symbols is displayed. An example of an area where the character is stopped and displayed, or an example of an area where a character corresponding to a lottery result and a character are displayed.

  In the gaming machine described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, the image data generating unit may generate a projection image from a viewpoint according to at least a part of a state of a person's face as image data. The gaming machine may include a three-dimensional data storage unit that stores 3D model data and motion data, and generate a projection image from a viewpoint using data stored in the storage unit. The gaming machine includes a two-dimensional data storage unit that stores image data obtained by converting a projection image using model data into two-dimensional data in advance and that corresponds to projection images from a plurality of viewpoints. A projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player is selected from the image data stored in the section, and the selected projection image is written to a RAM for displaying the image on the display means. It may be configured to generate image data by writing.

<Invention D group>
Conventional gaming machines include a variable winning device that takes an entry-permissible position that allows the entry of a game ball and an entry-prohibited position that prohibits the entry of a game ball. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of the movable member is known.

  For example, a flat movable member is installed for a winning opening that opens rearward from a game area in which a game ball flows down, and an entrance-prohibited position in which the movable member closes the winning opening, and a movable member is moved from the entry-prohibited position to a horizontal rotation axis. A configuration in which a movable ball is used to receive a game ball flowing from above and guide it to a winning opening, or a winning prize with an upper opening formed A configuration in which the entrance is prohibited by closing the mouth with a plate-shaped movable member, and an entrance allowable posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibited posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is left and right centered on the lower side There is a configuration in which the winning opening is opened by driving so as to spread in the direction (for example, see JP-A-2007-319361).

  In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the structure in which the moving ball guides the game ball toward the predetermined winning opening by the movable means. In other words, the number of game balls entering the winning opening in the entry allowable posture corresponds to the number of game balls reaching the winning opening. For this reason, if it is desired to set the game ball not to enter the winning opening at a fixed rate in the entry allowable posture, the winning opening is defined at the upstream portion away from the winning opening so that the game ball does not concentrate near the winning opening. The game balls must be set to flow in different directions. However, if a setting is made such that a large number of game balls advance in a direction different from the winning opening at an upstream side portion away from the winning opening, a game is performed in a general gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state) in which an approaching prohibited posture is taken. The player may recognize that the game machine is a game machine in which the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening, and the motivation to continue the game may be reduced.

Feature D1: The gaming machine of the present invention
A predetermined prize port (prize port 455, 497) for providing a predetermined privilege (a predetermined number of game ball payouts) when a game ball enters;
A first guide path (first guide paths 51, 61) that forms a part of a first guide path (first guide paths 51, 61) for guiding the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined win port after progressing in a direction approaching the predetermined win port; A state (state of a no-entry posture) and a second state forming a part of a second taxiway (second taxiway 52, 62) for guiding a game ball to the predetermined winning opening with a higher probability than the first state. (Plate-shaped members 481, 481X, 492) that can be shifted to
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control for shifting the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The movable means,
In the second state, a third guideway (third guideway 53, 63) that branches from the second guideway and guides game balls in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening is formed. .

  With the gaming machine described in the feature D1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably guiding a game ball to a direction approaching a predetermined winning opening by a movable means. That is, when the movable means takes the first state between the first state and the second state, the game ball is brought closer to a predetermined winning opening by the first guide path, and then the gaming ball is moved to the predetermined winning opening. It is guided in a different direction from. For this reason, in the game state where the movable means takes the first state (for example, the normal game state), it is possible for the player to visually recognize the situation where the game ball approaches the predetermined winning opening, and the game ball is provided at the predetermined winning opening. Can be suppressed from being reduced due to recognition that the game machine is difficult to enter. When the movable means is in the second state, a portion of the game ball traveling on the second taxiway is guided by the third taxiway in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening. The game ball progresses up to the installation position without causing a great dissatisfaction to the player, and a part of the game ball does not have to enter the predetermined winning opening, per unit time to win the predetermined winning opening (The ratio of the game balls) can be suitably suppressed.

  Note that the first taxiway may be a path that guides the game ball to a predetermined winning opening with a low probability. As the low probability, less than about 10% of the game balls guided to the first taxiway is the predetermined winning opening. Is assumed, and it is assumed that the game ball includes 0% that is not guided to a predetermined winning opening at all.

  The high probability that the second taxiway guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening is defined as the probability that the moving ball guided to the predetermined winning opening by the movable means forming the second state is guided to the predetermined winning opening. The probability may be about 30% or more, preferably about 50% or more, and more preferably about 70% or more.

  In the first state, the movable means forms a first space which is continuous in a direction different from a predetermined winning opening downstream of a part of the first guideway formed by the movable means. The number of game balls passing through the first space may be reduced in the second state from the first state, or a state in which game balls cannot pass through the first space may be adopted.

  Further, the movable means may branch off in a direction different from a predetermined winning opening on a portion upstream of a part of the second guide path formed by the movable means to form a third guide path.

Feature D2: In the gaming machine according to Feature D1,
Having a detecting means for detecting that the game ball has entered the predetermined winning opening,
The movable control means counts the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined winning opening after shifting the movable means to the second state, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter, the movable means It is characterized by shifting to one state.

  In the gaming machine according to the feature D2, since a part of the game ball guided to the second taxiway is not guided to the predetermined winning opening, the second state can be maintained for a long time and provided in the second state. This makes it possible for the player to fully enjoy the special image display that is performed and the euphoria felt by the player in the second state. In addition, by using the movable means of the present invention as a big winning device that operates when a lottery related to a special symbol is won, the game can be further enjoyed by the game means after the winning, so that the game The entertainment as a machine can be further enhanced.

Feature D3: In the gaming machine described in Feature D1 or Feature D2,
The movable means,
The third guide path is formed by providing a space below the second guide path that allows the game balls to travel in a substantially horizontal direction so that the game balls can flow down.

  Note that the substantially horizontal direction is less than 30 ° from the horizontal.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D3, since the movement of the game ball on the second taxiway is relatively slow, the player can visually recognize whether or not the game ball is guided to a predetermined winning opening. In this way, the player can be thrilled and the pleasure of the game can be further enhanced.

Feature D4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3,
The movable control means,
By controlling the arrangement of the movable means, the probability of a game ball being guided from the second taxiway to the third taxiway is changed.

  Note that the arrangement of the movable means refers to the position and angle of the movable means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D4, the probability of the game ball guided to the third taxiway can be changed according to the situation, so that the length of the second state can be adjusted or the game ball can be consumed. It becomes possible to adjust the number.

Feature D5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to D4,
A game member (the base 401 of the game board 400) for forming a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down;
The movable means,
In the second state, the second guiding path is formed by positioning at least the movable means (plate-shaped member 492) ahead of the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member,
The movable means is provided with a guide hole (third guide hole 494) through which a game ball can pass, and the third guide path is formed using the guide hole as an entrance portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D5, the third guideway can be formed by causing the game balls to flow down from the guide holes provided in the movable means, and the third guideway can be formed with a simple configuration.

Feature D6: In the gaming machine according to Feature D5,
The movable means,
In the second state, by taking a posture substantially continuous in the horizontal direction, a second guide path for guiding a game ball to the predetermined winning opening provided behind the movable means is formed,
In the first state, by taking a posture substantially continuous in the vertical direction, a first guiding path through which a game ball flowing down the game area passes on the front side is formed.

  Note that the substantially vertical direction may be less than approximately 30 ° from the vertical.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D6, it is possible to form an unprecedented new type of large prize winning device having the third taxiway by using a general rotation opening / closing system configuration.

Feature D7: In the gaming machine according to Feature D6,
The movable means,
The game member is rotated about a rotation axis provided behind the front surface of the game member.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D7, in the first state, the movable means does not have to protrude into the game area, so that the flow of the game ball in the first taxiway can be made smooth and the movable means is formed large. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the probability of the game ball guided to the third guide path which changes depending on the area of the movable means and the area of the guide hole.

Feature D8: According to the gaming machine described in Feature D6 or Feature D7,
The guide hole provided in the movable means,
In the first state, the predetermined winning opening is provided at a position at least partially non-overlapping. In the first state, a position at least partially non-overlapping is visible from the front through a guide hole in the first state. The opening of the winning opening may be so small that the game ball cannot enter, or the winning opening may not be visible at all.

Feature D9: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4,
The movable means (medium entry restriction mechanism 454)
In the second state, the predetermined winning opening (winning opening 455) provided on the front side of the front surface of the game member, and a game ball provided upstream of the predetermined winning opening and having the predetermined winning position. A part of the second guiding path (second guiding path 52) provided between the guiding member (nails 499) for guiding to the mouth side and guiding game balls toward the predetermined winning opening;
In the first state, a gap (a first guiding space) through which a game ball can pass is formed between the movable means and the predetermined winning opening to form the first guiding path (the first guiding path 51). It is characterized by forming.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D9, it is possible to form an unprecedented new type of large winning device having the third taxiway.

Feature D10: The gaming machine of the present invention
A predetermined prize port (prize port 497) for providing a predetermined privilege (a predetermined number of game ball payouts) when a game ball enters;
A first state (part of a first taxiway (first taxiway 61)) that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning port after advancing in the direction approaching the predetermined winning port ( A state in which entry is prohibited, and a second state in which a part of a second guidance path (second guidance path 62) for guiding a game ball to the predetermined winning opening with a higher probability than the first state (entry permitted attitude). (Movable means) (plate-like member 481X) that can be shifted to
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control for shifting the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The movable means supports the lower side of the game ball in the second state and guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening (a surface facing upward which supports the lower side of the game ball of the plate-shaped member 481X). ),
Apart from the predetermined winning opening, in the second state, a discharge guiding section (a discharge guiding path having the discharge port 497Z as an entrance, a discharge guiding path, into which a game ball supported on the lower side by the guiding surface can enter) is taken. A third guide path 63) that can enter through the third guide hole 494 of the plate-shaped member 492 is provided,
The discharge guiding unit is characterized in that the game ball cannot enter in the first state, and the predetermined privilege is not given even if the game ball enters.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D10, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing the ratio of gaming balls entering a predetermined winning opening in a state where the moving balls easily enter the predetermined winning opening by the movable means. Can be. That is, when the movable means assumes the second state, the game ball once supported on the lower side by the guide surface of the movable means is not necessarily guided to the predetermined winning opening, but enters the discharge guide section. A situation where the predetermined privilege is not given may occur. For this reason, while increasing the number of game balls supported by the guide surface of the movable means and for which the player can expect to enter the predetermined winning opening, it is easy to maintain the player's motivation to continue the game. Some of these game balls do not have to enter the predetermined winning opening, and the number of the winning balls per unit time (percentage of the game balls) can be suitably suppressed.

  Note that the gaming machine described in the feature D10 may have at least a part of the configuration of the gaming machine described in the above features D1 to D9, whereby the movable means allows the game ball to enter a predetermined winning opening. A gaming machine that can suitably suppress the proportion of gaming balls entering a predetermined winning opening in the second state that is easy to perform, and can appropriately guide the gaming balls to the direction approaching the predetermined winning opening in the first state. Can be provided.

  In addition, the guide surface in the feature D10 may be any portion that constitutes a surface capable of guiding a game ball, and may include at least one of a flat surface, a curved surface, and an undulating surface. It may be a part in which a groove or a through-hole is formed so small that it can be guided, and may be a guiding part instead of the guiding surface.

Feature D11: In the gaming machine according to Feature D10,
The predetermined winning opening, and the discharge guiding unit,
When the game ball in which the movable means is in the second state and the lower side of the game ball is supported by the guide surface is separated from at least a part of the outer edge of the guide surface and advances to the inside of the guide surface, It is provided at a position where it can enter.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D11, since the predetermined winning opening and the discharge guiding portion are provided at a position separated from at least a part of the outer edge of the guiding surface and advanced to the inside of the guiding surface, the player can Even if the game ball is guided to the discharge guiding section, it can be easily expected to enter a predetermined winning opening.

Feature D12: In the gaming machine according to Feature D10 or D11,
A game member (the base 401 of the game board 400) for forming a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down;
An entrance of the discharge guiding portion is provided on a rear side of a front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D12, since the entrance of the discharge guiding portion is provided behind the front surface of the game member, the player recognizes the entrance of the discharge guiding portion in the gaming state in which the movable means takes the first state. Can be difficult. Therefore, in the gaming state in which the movable means takes the first state, when the second state is taken, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation to continue the game by recognizing that the gaming ball is difficult to enter the predetermined winning opening. be able to.

<Invention E group>
Feature E1: The gaming machine of the present invention
A game member (the base 401 of the game board 400) that forms a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down;
A predetermined prize port (prize port 455) provided to protrude forward from the front surface (game board surface 400A) of the game member;
A guide surface that is located forward of the front surface of the game member and supports the lower side of the game ball flowing down the game area and guides the player to the side where the winning opening is located (the lower side of the game ball in the plate-like member 481). A first state (a state of entry prohibition) and a second state (a state of approach permissible) in which the guiding surface guides the game ball to the predetermined winning opening differently. Movable means (plate-shaped member 481) that can be shifted to
Movable control means (main control board 920) for performing control for shifting the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the first state, the movable means is disposed at a position where an end of the movable means is separated from the predetermined winning opening, and a game ball can flow down between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. Forming a first taxiway (first taxiway 51),
In the second state, the end of the movable means is arranged at a position closer to the predetermined winning opening than in the first state, and guides the game ball supported on the guiding surface of the movable means to the predetermined winning opening. It is characterized in that a possible second taxiway (second taxiway 52) is formed.

  Conventional gaming machines include a variable winning device that takes an entry-permissible position that allows game balls to enter and an entry-prohibited position that prohibits game balls from entering, and whether or not game balls can enter is provided inside the variable winning device. A configuration realized by changing the arrangement of the movable member is known.

  For example, a flat movable member is installed for a winning opening that opens rearward from a game area in which a game ball flows down, and an entrance-prohibited position in which the movable member closes the winning opening, and a movable member is moved from the entry-prohibited position to a horizontal rotation axis. A configuration in which a movable ball is used to receive a game ball flowing from above and guide it to a winning opening, or a winning prize with an upper opening formed A configuration in which the entrance is prohibited by closing the mouth with a plate-shaped movable member, and an entrance allowable posture in which the movable member is moved backward from the entry prohibited posture to open the winning opening, or the movable member is left and right centered on the lower side There is a configuration in which the winning opening is opened by driving so as to expand in the direction (for example, see JP-A-2007-319361).

  In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in a mechanism for causing a game ball to enter a winning opening by shifting a state in which the arrangement of movable members is changed. That is, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to recognize an advantageous gaming state in which a change in the operation of the movable member is small from the viewpoint of the player. There is a problem that the normal operation cannot be performed and the game ball approaching the winning opening may be caused to fly away from the winning opening due to the transition of the movable member to the entry allowable posture. .

  With the gaming machine described in the feature E1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows a game ball to appropriately enter a predetermined winning opening. That is, the movable means is configured to approach a predetermined winning opening when shifting from the first state to the second state, so that it is easy for the player to recognize the shift of the movable means to the second state from the player's side. can do. Therefore, in a situation where the game ball easily enters the predetermined winning opening, an operation of causing the game ball to enter the game area can be encouraged, and the player can hardly lose an opportunity to acquire the predetermined privilege.

  Further, since the movable means is configured to approach a predetermined winning opening when shifting from the first state to the second state, the game supported by the guiding surface immediately before shifting to the second state from the first state. When the ball moves to the second state, it is possible to generate a situation in which the ball enters a predetermined winning opening while being supported by the guide surface. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the game ball that has progressed to the predetermined winning opening side by the movement operation of the movable means to the second state is skipped in another direction, and immediately after the start of the second state. In such a case, the game balls can easily enter a predetermined winning opening, and the player can have a good impression in which unnecessary consumption of the game balls is suppressed.

  In addition, in the second state, the movable means disposed near the predetermined winning opening is separated from the predetermined winning opening when shifting to the first state, and the first means is provided between the predetermined winning opening and the movable means. A taxiway is formed so that game balls can flow down. For this reason, even if the game ball is supported by the guide surface of the movable means and guided to the predetermined winning opening immediately before the second state, a situation in which the game ball does not enter the predetermined winning opening can be generated. . Therefore, in a part of the game state taking the second state (for example, each round constituting the special game state), a predetermined number (maximum allowable number) of game balls enters the predetermined winning opening, and the first state is reached. When it is desired to shift to the first state, the progress of the game balls to the predetermined winning opening side is disabled from an early stage after the start of the shift to the first state, and the game balls exceeding the maximum allowable number become the predetermined winning. The occurrence of the situation of entering the mouth (over winning) can be suppressed, and the variation in which the predetermined privilege is provided is made closer to the preset amount to reduce the variation.

  The position closer to the predetermined winning opening than the first state is defined as a distance D from the end of the guide surface to the end of the predetermined winning opening (the closest part of the outer wall end constituting the winning opening). May be less than about 1.5 times (usually 16.5 mm) the diameter (usually 11 mm) of the game ball, and the distance D means that the distance D is about 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball. It is good also as being larger than.

  Further, when the movable means in the feature E1 shifts from the first state to the second state, in the first state, the movable means moves to the direction side including at least one of the direction side for guiding the game ball by the guide surface and the lower side. It is preferable that the game ball supported by the guide surface in the first state starts to fall into a gap between the movable means and the predetermined winning opening, and a situation in which the game ball is caught in the gap can be made difficult to occur. By appropriately forming the second state, it is possible to easily guide the game ball to a predetermined winning opening.

  Further, the guide surface in the feature E1 may be any portion that constitutes a surface capable of guiding a game ball, and may include at least one of a flat surface, a curved surface, and an undulating surface. It may be a part in which a groove or a through-hole is formed so small that it can be guided, and may be a guiding part instead of the guiding surface.

Feature E2: In the gaming machine according to Feature E1,
The movable means,
A transition between the first state and the second state is made by moving at least a part of the guide surface along the front surface of the gaming member.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature E2, it is possible to configure a prize-winning device having an unexpected movement that transitions between the first state and the second state by moving along the front surface of the gaming member.

  In the feature E2, moving the guide surface along the front surface of the game member includes changing the direction of the guide surface, or changing the form of the guide surface by forming the guide surface with a plurality of members. Including the case of moving while doing.

Feature E3: In the gaming machine according to Feature E1 or E2,
The movable means,
At least a part of the guide surface rotates around a rotation axis (a rotation axis perpendicular to the game board surface 400A) intersecting the front surface of the game member to switch between the first state and the second state. It is characterized by shifting.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E3, since the guide surface moves by the rotation about the rotation axis intersecting the front surface of the game member, the movable means rotates around the line of sight viewed from the player side. As a result, the operation of the movable means can be more easily recognized by the player.

  Note that the rotation amount of the guide surface in the feature E3 is preferably set to approximately 90 degrees or more, and more preferably to 120 degrees or more.

Feature E4: In the gaming machine according to any of features E1 to E3,
The movable means,
In the second state, a third guideway (third guideway 53) that branches from the second guideway and guides game balls in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening is formed.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E4, since a part of the game ball guided to the second taxiway is guided to the third taxiway, the player advances the game ball to the installation position of the movable means. A part of the game ball does not have to enter the predetermined winning opening without causing a great dissatisfaction with the player, and the quantity per unit time (ratio of the game ball) winning the predetermined winning opening can be appropriately suppressed. Can be.

Feature E5: In the gaming machine according to Feature E4,
Guide means (nails 499) is provided on the guide surface side to form an upstream passage through which game balls can flow and guide the game balls to the guide surface side,
The movable means forms the third guiding path between the movable means and the guiding means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E5, since the game machine branches to the third taxiway at a position slightly away from the predetermined winning port, the game ball guided to the third taxiway by a player who watches the predetermined winning port is provided. You do not need to be so conscious.

Feature E6: In the gaming machine according to Feature E4 or E5,
The movable means,
In the second state, a space is formed between the predetermined winning opening and the game ball so that the game ball can flow down.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E6, even in the second state, a situation may occur in which the gaming ball does not advance to the predetermined winning opening side immediately before the predetermined winning opening, so that the gaming ball remains at the predetermined It is not known whether or not the player can enter the winning opening, so that the player can be thrilled and the game can be further enjoyed.

Feature E7: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E4 to E6,
The movable control means,
As the second state, the posture of the movable means is controlled to be set to at least two or more types, and the ratio at which the game ball reaching the installation position of the movable means is guided to the third guidance path is at least two or more. Is characterized in that a plurality of types of gaming states set at the ratio of can be generated.

  Note that the posture of the movable means may be a posture changed by performing an operation including any of movement and rotation on at least a part of the configuration of the movable means based on the first state. Alternatively, the arrangement of the movable means may be used, and examples of the arrangement include an arrangement determined by the position and the angle of the movable means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E7, the ratio of the game balls guided to the third taxiway by the movable control means is adjusted, and the movable means takes the second state to the predetermined winning opening. The time at which the game ball enters can be changed to a plurality of types. Therefore, even if the number of game balls entering the predetermined winning opening is set to be constant as an advantageous game state in which the movable means takes the second state, a plurality of types of time lengths required for the advantageous game state are set. It is possible to easily generate an advantageous gaming state corresponding to the length of a moving image to be displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like as a display means.

Feature E8: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E4 to E7,
The movable control means,
As the second state, the amount of movement of the movable means with respect to the first state is controlled to at least two types, and the game ball reaching the installation position of the movable means is guided to the third guideway. It is characterized in that it is possible to generate a plurality of types of game states in which the ratio is set to at least two or more types.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E8, the ratio of the game balls guided to the third taxiway is different due to a simple configuration that only changes the moving amount without making a new mechanism or a complicated mechanism. An advantageous game state can be easily generated.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D12, and E1 to E8 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of features. Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko machine: launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launch operation means, a passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine, comprising: a plurality of game components arranged in a game area; wherein a bonus is provided to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of the game components.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: the rotation of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of the orbiting body is stopped based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and the player is operated according to the pattern after the stoppage. A gaming machine that grants benefits.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a game machine such as a ball game machine.

100: Pachinko machine 242: Ball release operation member 243: Ball release mechanism 249: Switch 250: Launch operation device 260: Input operation device 433: Big prize winning device 435: Combination operating device 436: Starting device 439A: General winning device 439B: General winning device 440: Winning device 443: Big winning switch 479: Decorative design display device 481: Plate member 481a: Inner end portion 482: Drive device 492: Plate member 492A: Upper surface 492X: Plate member 492XA: Upper surface 492XB: Side 492Y: Plate-shaped member 493: Rotating shaft 494: Third guide hole 495: Rear wall 496: Big prize winning device 497: Winning opening 499: Nail 600: Camera devices 600A and 600C: First camera devices 600B and 600D: First 2-camera device 920: Main control board 940: Sub-control board 941: Image Over data storage unit 942: display data generation unit 943: the face detecting section 950: relay apparatus

Claims (2)

A predetermined prize port for providing a predetermined privilege when a game ball enters,
A first state that forms a part of a first guiding path that guides the game ball in a direction different from the predetermined winning port after progressing in a direction approaching the predetermined winning port; and a first state higher than the first state. Movable means capable of shifting to a second state which forms a part of a second taxiway that guides a game ball to the predetermined winning opening with probability;
Movable control means for performing control for shifting the movable means from the first state to the second state when a predetermined condition is satisfied ;
A game member that forms a game area on the front side where a game ball flows down,
The movable means,
In the second state, a third guideway that branches from the second guideway and guides game balls in a direction different from the predetermined winning opening is formed.
In the second state, the second guiding path is formed by the movable unit being located forward of the front surface of the game member,
A game machine, wherein the movable means is provided with a guide hole through which a game ball can pass, and the third guide path is formed using the guide hole as an entrance portion . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.