JP6729183B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). This gaming machine is provided with a launching means for launching a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and when the gaming ball enters the actuation opening (ball entry means), the inside of the jackpot lottery, etc. The lottery is executed and the variable display of the pattern is started. For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping a game ball flowing down in the game area, and the ball entry means can enter the game ball dropped from this stage.

JP, 2005-074175, A

However, for example, when nails are horizontally installed at two places on the left and right above the ball entrance means, the ease of entering the game balls discharged from the guide path into the ball entrance means flows down the game area. Since it is affected by the setting of each nail as well as the ease with which other game balls enter the ball entering means, there is a problem in that the player's attention to the game may decrease. ..

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of weakening the influence of the setting of each nail on the easiness of entering the ball into the ball entering means and improving the player's attention to the game. is there.

A gaming machine of the present invention includes a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front surface of a game board, a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down through the game area, and a stage. A game machine provided with a ball entering means capable of entering a game ball dropped from a stage, wherein a stage is a rolling surface for rolling a gaming ball flowing down a gaming area, and a gaming ball for rolling on the rolling surface. By guiding the game ball to the game area to discharge and drop the game ball, and by pressing the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the rear of the game board, the board surface of the game board on this game ball And a near-side guide means for guiding the vicinity of the to fall.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the influence of the setting of each nail on the easiness of entering the ball into the ball entering means, and improve the player's attention to the game.

Front view of a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Front view of the game board Figure showing the display screen of the symbol display device Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Figure showing the contents of each counter used for internal lottery The figure which shows the winning/losing table that stores the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. The figure which shows the distribution table which remembers the value of the random number which relates to the distribution destination of the jackpot type Diagram showing the flow chart of timer interrupt processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the winning a prize processing for the working mouth Diagram showing the flowchart of normal processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the main processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the game time control processing The figure which shows the flowchart of data setting processing The figure which shows the flowchart of fluctuation start processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the game state transition processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the special winning opening opening and closing processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the special winning opening opening processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the transfer process at the time of the end of opening/closing execution mode. Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device The figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process performed with an audio emission control device. The figure which shows the flowchart of production decision processing Diagram showing the relationship between game results and game status Enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage The figure which shows the cross section which cut|disconnected the center of a guide way and a game ball discharge device along the perpendicular direction. Perspective view showing the game ball discharge device in the open state A view of the game ball discharged from the discharge part of the guideway and dropped from above The perspective view which expanded the vicinity of the stage which concerns on the modification of this invention. Front view of the game board according to the second embodiment of the present invention Enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage The figure which shows the cross section which cut|disconnected the center of a guide way and a game ball discharge device along the perpendicular direction. Enlarged perspective view of the game ball discharge device A view of the inside of the game ball discharging device from the closed state to the closed state via the open state as seen from above. Perspective view showing the game ball discharge device in the open state A view of the game ball discharged from the discharge part of the guideway and dropped from above The perspective view which expanded the vicinity of the stage which concerns on the modification of this invention. Front view of the game board according to the third embodiment of the present invention Enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage The figure which shows the cross section which cut|disconnected the center of a guide way and a game ball discharge device along the perpendicular direction. The figure which looked at the inside of the game ball discharge device from the closed state to the closed state through the opened state from the upper side. Perspective view showing the game ball discharge device in the open state Front view of a game board according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention Enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage The figure which shows the cross section which cut|disconnected the center of a guide way and a game ball discharge device along the perpendicular direction. A view of the inside of the game ball discharging device from the closed state to the closed state via the open state as seen from above. Perspective view showing the game ball discharge device in the open state Front view of a game board according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention Enlarged perspective view of the game ball discharging device and the game ball guiding device The figure which shows the cross section which cut|disconnected the center of a guide way and a game ball guidance device along the perpendicular direction. An enlarged front view of the vicinity of the game ball discharging device and the game ball guiding device Enlarged perspective view of the game ball discharging device and the game ball guiding device The figure which shows the cross section which cut|disconnected the center of a guide way and a game ball guidance device along the perpendicular direction. The figure which shows an example of the route on which the game ball is placed on the inclined surface after the game ball guiding device is opened.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko game machine which is a kind of game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward (on the front side). 12 and.

The gaming machine main body 12 is arranged in front of the inner frame (not shown) supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable with one of the left and right sides being the support side, and on the left and right sides. The front door frame 13 supported by the inner frame so that one of the parts is supported on the support side and the front door frame 13 is arranged rearward of the inner frame, and one of the left and right side parts is supported on the rear side. And a back pack unit (not shown) supported by the inner frame so as to be rotatable.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device (not shown) provided at the turning front end thereof. This locking device has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and a function of locking the front door frame 13 with respect to the inner frame. Have These locked states are released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 14 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

The front door frame 13 has a substantially oval window portion 21 provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame, and a window panel 22 fitted in the window portion 21. In the present embodiment, the window panel 22 is made of glass and is colorless and transparent, but it may be made of synthetic resin and the like to be colorless and transparent.
Further, the front door frame 13 is provided with a display lamp section 23 provided above the window section 21 as a part of a light emitting means constituted by various lamp sections provided around the window section 21, and the display lamp section. The speaker unit 24 is provided on both left and right sides of 23 and outputs a sound effect or the like according to the game situation, and an upper bulge 25 and a lower bulge 26 provided below the window 21. There is.

The upper bulging portion 25 and the lower bulging portion 26 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and both are bulged forward.
The upper bulging portion 25 has an upper plate 25a provided inside so as to open upward. The upper plate 25a temporarily stores the game balls dispensed by the dispensing device 71 (see FIG. 4) provided in the back pack unit, and while aligning them in a row, toward the game ball launch mechanism 81 (see FIG. 4) side. It has a function to guide.
The lower bulging portion 26 also has a lower plate 26a provided inside so as to open upward. The lower plate 26a has a function of storing the excess game balls in the upper plate 25a.

Further, the front door frame 13 includes a firing handle 27 as a firing means provided on the right side of the lower plate 26a. This firing handle 27 is operated by a player of the pachinko machine 10 to fire a game ball from a game ball firing mechanism 81 provided below the inner frame toward a game area provided above the inner frame. To do. The firing handle 27 changes the firing intensity of the game ball, which is fired toward the game area, that is, the momentum of the firing, by changing the rotation operation amount thereof.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 31 has an inner rail portion 32 and an outer rail portion 33 attached to its surface, and is mounted on the inner frame. The aforementioned game area is formed on the game board 31 so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33. This game area can be visually confirmed from the front through the window 21.
The inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33 constitute a guide rail 34 for the game ball to the game area, and the guide rail 34 is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 81 by the player rotating the launch handle 27. The played game ball is guided to the upper part of the game area.

The guide rail 34 is formed such that the exit portion thereof is arranged on one side of the game area and faces the upper center of the game area. Therefore, the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area is from the side of the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed to the opposite side as the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 27 by the player increases. Shift to the side. In the present embodiment, the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is provided on the left side of the game area.

The game board 31 has a plurality of large and small openings formed in the game area so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. In addition, the game board 31, a general winning opening 35 provided in each opening, an upper working opening (first starting ball entering section) 36, a lower working opening (second starting ball entering section) 37, a variable winning device 38, And an outlet 39. In addition, the game board 31 includes a through gate 41 provided on each of the center left side and the center right side, a main display device 42 provided on the upper right side, a variable display unit 43 provided at the center part, and the like. Have Further, the game board 31 has a large number of nails 44 planted in order to appropriately disperse or adjust the falling directions of the game balls, and various members (features) such as a windmill in the game area. ing.

Each of the general winning opening 35, the upper working opening 36, the lower working opening 37, and the various winning openings of the variable winning device 38 is provided with detection sensors 40a to 40d (see FIG. 4) that detect the entry of a game ball. The detection sensors 40a to 40d are provided on the back side of the game board 31. Specifically, the general winning opening 35 includes a detection sensor 40a, the upper operation opening 36 includes a detection sensor 40b, the lower operation opening 37 includes a detection sensor 40c, and the variable winning device 38 includes a detection sensor 40d. Equipped with. The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection results of the detection sensors 40a to 40d. The detection sensors 40a to 40d may be of any type as long as they can individually detect the winning of the game ball, and for example, an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor or the like can be adopted.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 pays out 10 prize balls when a ball enters the general winning opening 35. The pachinko machine 10 pays out three prize balls when a ball enters the upper working port 36 and when a ball enters the lower working port 37. The pachinko machine 10 pays out 15 prize balls when a ball has entered the variable winning device 38. Note that the number of these prize balls is arbitrary, and for example, the number of prize balls in each of the operating ports 36 and 37 may be different.

The outlet 39 is provided at the bottom of the game area of the game board 31. The game balls that have not entered the various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area through this out opening 39. Further, the outlet 39 is provided with a detection sensor 40e (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball, and this detection sensor 40e is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Note that the pachinko machine 10 does not execute the payout of prize balls when a ball enters the outlet 39, unlike when a ball enters the various prize holes.

Each through gate 41 includes a detection sensor 40f (see FIG. 4) that detects the entry of a game ball, and this detection sensor 40f is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Note that the pachinko machine 10 does not execute the payout of prize balls when a ball enters each through-gate 41, unlike when a ball enters each of the various winning openings.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the aspect of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. It also includes a mode in which the game area continues to flow down. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish it from the game ball entering the out port 39, the game ball entering the various winning ports is also referred to as a prize. Further, the entry into the through gate 41 means to continue flowing down in the game area without being discharged from the game area after passing through the gate provided in the game area. The entry into the through gate 41 is also referred to as a prize like the entry into various winning openings.

The upper working port 36 and the lower working port 37 are unitized as a working port device and installed on the game board 31. Each of the operating ports 36 and 37 is opened upward together so that a game ball flowing down the game area can be entered, and the upper operating port 36 is disposed above and the lower operating port 37 is disposed below. Are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The lower operation port 37 has an electric accessory 37a as a guide piece (support piece) configured by a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The electric accessory 37a is connected to the electric accessory drive unit 37b mounted on the back side of the game board 31. The electric accessory 37a is driven by the electric accessory driver 37b to be set to either a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) or an open state (support state or guide state). The closed state is a state in which the lower working port 37 is closed by bringing the upper end of the electric accessory 37a closer to the left and right. The open state is a state in which the lower working port 37 is opened by separating the upper end of the electric accessory 37a in the left-right direction.

Here, when the electric accessory 37a is set to the closed state, the distance between the upper end of the electric accessory 37a and the upper operation port 36 becomes narrower than that of one game ball. Further, when the electric accessory 37a is set in the open state, the distance between the upper end of the electric accessory 37a and the upper operation port 36 becomes wider than that for one game ball. Therefore, the game ball cannot win the lower working opening 37 when the electric accessory 37a is set in the closed state, and can win the lower working opening 37 when set in the open state. it can.

It should be noted that the electric accessory 37a has a state in which it is difficult to win a game ball in the lower working port 37 (a state in which a game ball can be entered unlike the closed state), instead of the closed state and the open state described above. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a state in which a game ball is easy to win in the operating port 37 is switched. Further, the lower working port 37 may be configured such that such switching is not performed by setting the electric accessory 37a, but is performed by displacing the lower working port 37. In such a configuration, the lower working port 37 is configured. 37 does not have to include the electric accessory 37a.

The variable winning device 38 drives a big winning opening 38a that opens upward so that a game ball flowing down the game area can be entered, an opening/closing door 38b for opening and closing the big winning opening 38a, and an opening/closing door 38b. The variable winning drive unit 38c is provided.
It should be noted that the player maximizes the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 27 and sets the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area from the side part where the exit part of the guide rail 34 is formed to the opposite side part. By shifting to the side, the game ball can be guided to the variable winning device 38 while avoiding the variable display unit 43 and the like.

Here, the game board 31 includes a cover 381 provided so as to cover the front side of the variable winning device 38. The cover 381 is provided with a transparent (or semi-transparent) transparent panel 381a so that the variable winning device 38 can be seen from the front side, and is provided around the transparent panel 381a, and is opaque. And a panel 381b.
Therefore, the player can visually recognize the variable winning device 38 from the front through the transparent panel 381a and the window portion 21.

The special winning opening 38a is provided in an opening formed in the game area so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. As described above, the special winning opening 38a includes the detection sensor 40d that detects the entry of a game ball. The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection result.

The opening/closing door 38b is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and is provided on the game board 31 so as to close the opening of the special winning opening 38a. The opening/closing door 38b advances toward the window panel 22 and protrudes from the game board 31, thereby closing the opening of the special winning opening 38a and retracting toward the inside of the game board 31. By being buried in 31, it has an opened state in which the opening of the special winning opening 38a is opened.
The variable winning drive unit 38c drives the opening/closing door 38b to set the opening/closing door 38b to either the open state or the closed state.

Specifically, the opening/closing door 38b is normally set in a closed state in which gaming balls cannot be won. Then, in the internal lottery, when the player shifts to the opening/closing execution mode, and shifts to the opening/closing execution mode, the opening/closing door 38b is set to an open state in which a game ball can win.
The open/close execution mode (specific control state) is a mode in which the open/close door 38b is set in an open state to allow a game ball to enter the special winning opening 38a. Further, in the opening/closing execution mode, after setting the opening/closing door 38b in the open state, it is called one round game until it is set in the closed state again.

The main display device 42 has a main display part 45 and a character object display part 46, and includes a plurality of display devices such as a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting parts are arranged in a predetermined manner, and a dot display. It is arranged and configured.
The main display device 42 is provided on the game board 31 so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front side thereof. That is, the main display device 42 is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 22. Further, the distance between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22 is smaller than that for one game ball. Thereby, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the main display device 42.

The main display section 45 includes a first result display section 45a for displaying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 36, and an internal portion performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 37. The second result display unit 45b for displaying the result of the lottery is provided (see FIG. 4). The main display unit 45 may further include a round display unit for clearly indicating the number of round games in the opening/closing execution mode when the opening/closing execution mode is set (or the opening/closing execution mode is set). ..

The first result display unit 45a executes the variable display of the pattern with the winning of the upper working opening 36 as a trigger, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 36 as a result of stopping the variable display. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is the result corresponding to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the first result display unit 45a displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open/close execution mode.
The second result display unit 45b executes the variable display of the pattern with the winning of the lower working opening 37 as a trigger, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 37 as a result of stopping the variable display. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is the result corresponding to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the second result display unit 45b displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open/close execution mode.

The accessory display unit 46 executes the variable display of the pattern triggered by the winning of each through gate 41, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41 as a result of the stop of the variable display. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is a result corresponding to the shift to the electric role open state, the accessory display unit 46 displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the electric role open state. In this electric role open state, the electric accessory 37a provided in the lower operation port 37 is opened in a predetermined manner.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main display unit 45 and the accessory display unit 46 are configured by the segment display, but not limited to this, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, It may be configured by another type of display device such as a dot matrix. In addition, as the patterns to be variably displayed on the main display section 45 and the accessory display section 46, a configuration of variably displaying a plurality of types of characters, a configuration of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a configuration of variably displaying a plurality of types of characters. Alternatively, a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed can be adopted.

The variable display unit 43 includes a symbol display device 47 that variably displays (variable display or switching display) a symbol that is a kind of symbol. The variable display unit 43 also includes a center frame 48 arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 47. The upper portion of the center frame 48 is provided so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front side thereof. Thereby, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the display screen G of the symbol display device 47, and does not cause the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen G is lowered due to the drop of the game ball. It is composed.

The symbol display device 47 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display. The symbol display device 47 starts the variable display of symbols based on the winning of the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. That is, the symbol display device 47 performs variable display on the first result display unit 45a of the main display unit 45 and variable display on the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45. The variable display is executed accordingly.
The symbol display device 47 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device such as a CRT.

The center frame 48 has a first holding lamp section 49a provided in the lower left area of the symbol display device 47, a second holding lamp section 49b provided in the lower right area of the symbol display device 47, and a symbol display. The third holding lamp section 49c provided in the upper region of the device 47 is provided.

The first holding lamp section 49a is a section for displaying the number of reserved game balls that have won in the upper working opening 36, and is turned on according to the number of reserved balls. The first hold lamp unit 49a can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the first result display unit 45a and the symbol display device 47.
The second holding lamp section 49b is a section for displaying the number of held game balls that have won the lower working opening 37, and is turned on in accordance with the number of held balls. The second hold lamp section 49b can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the second result display section 45b and the symbol display device 47.
The third hold lamp section 49c is a section for displaying the number of held game balls that have won in each of the through gates 41, and lights up according to the number of held balls. The third hold lamp section 49c can hold up to four game balls and corresponds to the variable display of the accessory display section 46.
Note that each of the holding lamp units 49a to 49c may have another configuration such as being displayed as an image on a part of the symbol display device 47 described later.

The center frame 48 also includes the stage 5 provided in the lower region of the symbol display device 47.
The stage 5 guides the rolling surface 51 that rolls the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area and the gaming ball rolling on the rolling surface 51 toward the rear of the gaming board 31, and then plays this gaming ball. 31 and a guide path 52 for guiding the front of the vehicle 31.

The rolling surface 51 is provided so as to have a depth between the game area and the symbol display device 47. The game ball reaches the rolling surface 51 by passing between the nails 44a1 and 44a2 provided in the region on the left side of the center frame 48 (see arrow A in the figure).
The guide path 52 has an introduction portion 52A into which a game ball rolling on the rolling surface 51 can enter, and a discharge portion 52B that discharges the game ball entered from the introduction portion 52A into the game area and drops it. I have it.

Further, the stage 5 includes a game ball discharging device 53 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52.
The stage 5 will be described in detail later.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of the symbol display device.
As shown in FIG. 3, the display screen G of the symbol display device 47 is divided into three columns of display areas, and in each display area, a left symbol column Z1, a middle symbol column Z2, and a right symbol are sequentially arranged from the left. Column Z3 is displayed. In each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, eight kinds of symbols consisting of the numbers “1” to “8” are arranged in ascending order from the bottom to the top, and “8” is arranged next to “1”. Is configured. In addition, in FIG. 3, the center line of each display area is shown by a dashed line.

The symbol display device 47 is configured to periodically scroll the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined direction (upward in the present embodiment) based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbols, the effect for game play is executed on the display screen G. The production for this game use is changed from the variable display to the stop display in the order of the left symbol column Z1, the right symbol column Z3, and the middle symbol column Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. End with state.
That is, the game time is until the predetermined stop result is displayed after the variable display is started on the main display portion 45 and the symbol display device 47 based on the winning of each of the operation ports 36 and 37.

The manner in which the symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 47 in a variable manner is not limited to this and is arbitrary. For example, the number of symbol rows, the scrolling direction of each symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. can be changed as appropriate. Further, the design of each symbol row may be a mode in which a picture and a number are combined instead of the mode in which only the numbers are used, or a mode in which only the pictures are used.

<Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 60, a sound emission control device 90, and a display control device 100, and these devices are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 executes a payout control device 70 that executes a payout control that causes the payout device 71 to pay out the game balls, and a power supply that executes a launch control that causes the game ball launching mechanism 81 to shoot a game ball. And a firing control device 80, which are mounted on the back pack unit.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game (main control), and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The main controller 60 includes a board box that houses the main control board 61 and the like. This substrate box may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace when it is opened, or may be provided with a trace structure for leaving a trace when it is opened. Specifically, as the trace means, a board box is configured by joining a plurality of case bodies, and a joining portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion when separating the case bodies is provided or peeled off. At this time, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a sealing sticker that leaves a trace that the adhesive layer has been peeled off by being left on the object to be adhered is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundaries between these case bodies.

The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 mounted on the main control board 61, and a ROM 63 and a RAM 64 forming the MPU 62. Here, the MPU 62 is an element in which, in addition to the ROM 63 and the RAM 64, a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, a counter circuit as a random number generator, and the like are combined into a chip.
In addition, in this embodiment, the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, but may be configured into individual chips. This also applies to MPUs of other control devices other than the main control device 60.

The ROM 63 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply to hold the stored information. The ROM 63 has various areas such as a win/fail table storage area 63a, a distribution table storage area 63b, and a reach table storage area 63c. These areas will be described later in detail.
The RAM 64 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 63 is executed, and is a volatile storage unit that requires external power supply to hold the stored information. Is. The RAM 64 has various areas such as various counter areas 64a, holding ball storage area 64b, and electric-commitment holding area 64c. These areas will be described later in detail.

The MPU 62 has an input port and an output port. The input port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main controller 60 and the plurality of detection sensors 40a to 40f. The output port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, the payout control device 70, and the sound emission control device 90. In addition, the output port of the MPU 62 is an electric accessory driving unit 37b that opens and closes the electric accessory 37a of the lower working opening 37, a variable winning drive unit 38c that opens and closes the opening and closing door 38b of the variable winning device 38, and a main display. It is connected to the part 45 and the accessory display part 46.

The main control board 61 has a driver circuit. The MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and the like through this driver circuit. Specifically, in the electric role open state, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the electric role object driving unit 37b to open and close the electric role object 37a. Further, in the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 62 executes the drive control of the variable winning award driving unit 38c to open/close the special winning opening 38a. In addition, in each game, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 45 to display the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the operation openings 36 and 37. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 46 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41.

The power failure monitoring board 65 relays the main control board 61 and the power supply/launch control device 80 having a function of supplying operating power, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V output from the power supply/launch control device 80. .. Therefore, the MPU 62 receives electric power via the power failure monitoring board 65.
The detection sensors 40a to 40f are in a one-to-one correspondence with the general winning opening 35, the upper working opening 36, the lower working opening 37, the various winning openings of the variable winning device 38, the out opening 39, and the through gates 41. It is provided. Based on the detection results of the detection sensors 40a to 40f, the MPU 62 makes a prize determination (ball determination) to each of the various winning openings, the outlet 39, and each through gate 41. The MPU 62 executes the internal lottery based on the winning determination to the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37.

The payout control device 70 executes a payout control that causes the payout device 71 to pay out a prize ball or a lending ball (a game ball to lend to a player during a game) based on a command (control command) transmitted from the main control device 60. To do.

The power supply/launch control device 80 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, the power supply/launch control device 80 generates operation power required for each of the main control board 61 and the payout control device 70 based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, and the generated operation. Supply power. The power supply/launch control device 80 includes a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor. The power supply unit for power failure supplies power for storage and storage to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 even when power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

Further, the power supply/launch control device 80 executes a firing control for causing the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball. Here, the game ball launching mechanism 81 includes a launch rail extending toward the guide rail 34 of the game board 31, a ball feeder for supplying the game balls stored in the upper plate 25a onto the launch rail, and a launch rail. It is provided with a solenoid which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail 34. The power supply/launch control device 80 supplies a drive signal (launch permission signal) to this solenoid to launch a game ball when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

<Electrical configuration for executing internal lottery in MPU 62 of main controller 60>
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of each counter used for the internal lottery.
As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 62 uses the values (information) of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 to perform internal lottery and the like. Specifically, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 for the jackpot occurrence lottery, and uses the jackpot type counter C2 for the jackpot type lottery when the jackpot occurs to determine whether or not the reach display is generated. The reach random number counter C3 is used for. Further, the MPU 62 uses the random number initial value counter CINI to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and uses the variation type counter CS to determine the display duration time in the main display portion 45 and the symbol display device 47. Further, the MPU 62 uses the electric accessory opening counter C4 for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 37a of the lower operation port 37 is in the electric opening state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 64a (see FIG. 4) of the RAM 64.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is regularly updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are RAM64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the reserved sphere storage area 64b (see FIG. 4) provided as the acquisition information storage means in FIG. Further, among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is stored in the electric-role holding area 64c (see FIG. 4) of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins each through gate 41. To be done.

The reserved ball storage area 64b includes a first result display reserved area Ra, a second result display reserved area Rb, and an execution area AE.

The 1st result display part reservation area Ra provided as a 1st acquisition information storage means is equipped with four storage areas, 1st area Ra1-4th area Ra4. Each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing a set of values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses the set of values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as pending information in chronological order in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into the upper working opening 36. Store it. Specifically, the MPU 62, in the case where the winning on the upper working opening 36 occurs a plurality of times in succession, holds the reservation information in the order of the first area Ra1→the second area Ra2→the third area Ra3→the fourth area Ra4. Store in time series.

As described above, since the first result display holding area Ra has four storage areas, the winning of the game balls into the upper working opening 36 is held up to a maximum of four. Further, the first result display holding area Ra has a storage area for writing the number of holdings stored in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4.
It should be noted that the number of reserves related to the upper operation port 36 is not limited to four and may be any number, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more, and is a single number. May be.

The second result display holding area Rb provided as the second acquired information storage means includes four storage areas, namely, a first area Rb1 to a fourth area Rb4. Each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing a set of respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 sets the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as pending information in chronological order to the areas Rb1 to Rb4 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the lower working opening 37. Store it. Specifically, the MPU 62, when the winning to the lower working opening 37 occurs a plurality of times in succession, holds the reservation information in the order of the first area Rb1, the second area Rb2, the third area Rb3, and the fourth area Rb4. Store in time series.

In this way, the second result display holding area Rb is provided with four storage areas, so that up to four game balls can be won in the lower working opening 37. The second result display holding area Rb has a storage area for writing the number of holdings stored in each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4.
It should be noted that the number of reserves relating to the lower operation port 37 is not limited to four and may be any number, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more, and is a single number. May be.

The execution area AE is the hold information stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb when the variable display of the respective result display portions 45a and 45b is started. Is an area for moving.

The power combination holding area 64c includes four storage areas like the first result displaying section holding area Ra and the second result displaying section holding area Rb. Therefore, a maximum of four game balls are won for each through gate 41.
It should be noted that the number of reserved gates associated with each through gate 41 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, and may be another plurality such as two, three, or five or more, and is a single number. May be.

<Detailed description of each counter>
The details of each counter will be described below.
First, the electric accessory release counter C4 will be described. The electric accessory release counter C4 becomes a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 250, for example, by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and reaching the maximum value 250 and then returning to 0. ing.
The electric accessory release counter C4 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the electric power reserve area 64c of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins each through gate 41. It
Then, the MPU 62 performs a lottery (electric role) whether or not the electric role 37a of the lower working port 37 is placed in the electric role open state based on the value of the electric role open counter C4 stored in the electric power holding area 64c. Opening lottery).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of support modes in which the frequencies at which the game balls can be won in the lower working opening 37 are different from each other by setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has a low frequency support mode (low frequency guide state) in which the frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state is relatively low, and a frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state. It has a relatively high high frequency support mode (high frequency guide state).

The low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery (for example, both are 4/5). However, the high-frequency support mode sets the electric accessory 37a in the open state more often when the electric role is opened than in the low-frequency support mode, and sets the electric accessory 37a in the open state. The one-time opening time is also longer. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the closing time for setting the electric accessory 37a in the closed state is shorter than the opening time of one time during each opening of the electric power opening state of one time. Further, the high-frequency support mode is, compared with the low-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (role) that is waited after the completion of the electric auditors' item open lottery until the next electric auditors' item open lottery. The duration of one fluctuation display on the object display unit 46 is short.

Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the game balls are easier to win the lower working opening 37, as compared with the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the game ball has a higher probability of winning in the upper working opening 36 than in the lower working opening 37. Further, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the game ball will win the lower working opening 37 is higher than the upper working opening 36.
Then, when the winning of the lower working opening 37 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the game balls so much. It can be carried out.

The configurations of the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are not limited to this. For example, the high frequency support mode may be configured such that the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory release lottery is higher than that in the low frequency support mode. Further, for example, a plurality of types of securing time may be prepared, and the high frequency support mode may be configured so that a short securing time can be easily selected as compared with the low frequency support mode. May be shortened. Furthermore, by combining the conditions of the number of times the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state, the opening time, and the securing time, the high-frequency support mode sets the frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a to the open state to the low-frequency support mode. You may comprise so that it may be made relatively high compared with.

Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 599 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returning to 0 after reaching the maximum value 599. .. Further, the jackpot random number counter C1 reads the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time as an initial value each time it makes a loop. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 599, like the jackpot random number counter C1.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at a timing.
Then, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot occurrence lottery (win/win lottery) based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a win/loss table in which the values of random numbers that win the big hit are stored.
As shown in FIG. 6, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the value of the random number that wins the jackpot is stored in the hit table storage area 63a (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63 provided as the hit information group storage means (see FIG. 4). It is stored as (a hit/miss information group).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has two winning/missing lottery modes, a low-probability mode in which it is difficult to win a big hit (low probability state) and a high-probability mode in which it is easy to win a big hit (high probability state). .. The win/loss table is a win/loss table (low probability win/loss information group) for the low probability mode shown in FIG. 6A and a win/loss table (high probability win/loss information for the high probability mode) shown in FIG. 6B. Group) and.
The MPU 62 executes a jackpot occurrence lottery by comparing these win/loss tables with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

These win/loss tables have a plurality of jackpot occurrence results (win/win results) of “big win win”, “special miss result”, and “normal miss result”.
Specifically, in the game state in which the win/loss table for the low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the jackpot occurrence, as shown in FIG. 6(a), there are two random number values for the "jackpot win". Is.
On the other hand, in the gaming state where the win/loss table for the high-probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the jackpot occurrence, as shown in FIG. 6(b), there are 21 random number values for the "jackpot win". Is. Here, the value of the random number that is a big jackpot win stored in the win/loss table for the low probability mode is included in the value of the random number that is a “big hit” stored in the win/loss table for the high probability mode.

It should be noted that the value and the number of random numbers stored in each win/loss table are arbitrary, and the high-probability mode has only to have a higher probability of being a “big hit” than the low-probability mode. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes the “big win” stored in the high probability mode win/loss table does not include the value of the random number that becomes the “big win” stored in the low probability mode win/loss table. Alternatively, it may include a part of the value of the random number that is “big hit” stored in the win/loss table for the low probability mode.

In addition, in each winning/winning lottery mode, except for the value of the random number which is "big hit winning", the big hit is not won and the result is out.
Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of disconnection results, that is, "special disconnection result (small hit result)" and "normal disconnection result". These deviation results are common in that none of them result in a transition to the win/loss lottery mode or the support mode. However, the "special disengagement result" is a trigger to shift to the open/close execution mode, whereas the "normal disengagement result" is not a trigger to transition to the open/close execution mode.

Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 29 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated and returning to 0 after reaching the maximum value 29. ..
The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the hold ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at a timing.
Then, when a big hit occurs, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (sorting lottery) of the big hit type based on the value of the big hit type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a distribution table that stores the value of a random number related to the distribution destination of the jackpot type.
As shown in FIG. 7, the value of the random number related to the sorting destination of the jackpot type is stored in the sorting table (sorting table) in the sorting table storage area 63b (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63 provided as the sorting information group storage unit. It is stored as a minute information group). The distribution table includes a first distribution table (first distribution information group) shown in FIG. 7A and a second distribution table (second distribution information group) shown in FIG. 7B. ing.
The MPU 62 executes the jackpot type lottery by comparing these distribution tables with the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

The first allocation table is for the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the first result display holding area Ra to the execution area AE, that is, for the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the upper working opening 36. It is a table that is referred to when performing a lottery for jackpot types.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the first distribution table includes “low probability result (special distribution result corresponding to low probability)”, “implicit small round high accuracy result (latent high probability result corresponding to small round). )”, “explicit small round high accuracy result (high probability result corresponding to small round)”, and “most favorable result (special distribution result corresponding to high probability)” as the distribution destinations. Specifically, in the first allocation table, among the values “0 to 29” of the jackpot type counter C2, “0 to 9” are allocated to “low accuracy result” and “10 to 14” are “implicitly small. The results are distributed to "high accuracy result of round", "15 to 19" are allocated to "high accuracy result of explicit small round", and "20 to 29" are allocated to "most advantageous result".

The second allocation table is for the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the second result display holding area Rb to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the lower working opening 37. It is a table that is referred to when performing a lottery for jackpot types.
As shown in FIG. 7B, the second distribution table has two distribution results of “low probability result” and “most favorable result” as distribution destinations. Specifically, in the second allocation table, among the values "0-29" of the jackpot type counter C2, "0-9" are allocated to "low probability results" and "10-29" are classified as "most advantageous results". ".

Each distribution result has a difference in at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3).
(1) Win/Release lottery mode after ending the opening/closing execution mode (2) Support mode after ending the opening/closing execution mode (3) Mode of opening/closing control of the variable winning device 38 in the opening/closing execution mode

First, the difference between the winning/winning lottery modes of (1) will be described.
The “low probability result” is a distribution result in which the win/loss lot mode is set to the low-probability mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends regardless of the win/loss lottery mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode. This low-probability mode continues at least until the "big win" is reached in the win/loss lottery.
"Unspecified small round high accuracy result", "Explicit small round high accuracy result", and "most advantageous result" have a high probability that the win/loss lottery mode is high after the opening/closing execution mode regardless of the win/loss lottery mode before the opening/closing execution mode It is the distribution result set to the mode. This high-probability mode continues at least until the "big hit" is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

Next, the difference in the support mode of (2) will be described.
The “low probability result” is a distribution result in which the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends regardless of the support mode before the opening/closing execution mode ends. The high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of game times reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times).

The “non-explicit small round high-precision result” is a distribution result that maintains the support mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode. Here, if the support mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support mode continues at least until the “big hit” in the win/loss lottery.
“Explicit small round high-precision result” and “most advantageous result” are distribution results in which the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode regardless of the support mode before the end of the opening/closing execution mode. This high-frequency support mode continues at least until the "big win" is reached in the winning/discarding lottery.

The difference in the manner of (3) the opening/closing control of the variable winning device 38 in the opening/closing execution mode will be described later in detail.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 238 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value 238, and then returning to 0. ..
The reach random number counter C3 is regularly updated, and the updated value is stored in the reserve ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 36, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 37. It is stored in the second result display holding area Rb of the RAM 64 at a timing.
Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (reach generation lottery) as to whether or not the reach display is generated based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

The reach display is an expected effect that occurs when the result is "normally out of stock" without "big hit" in the win/loss lottery.
Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether the reach random number counter C3 value stored in the reach table and the reserved ball storage area 64b is reached when the result is “out of normal” without being “big hit” in the win/loss lottery. By comparing and, a lottery is executed to determine whether or not the reach display should be generated, and when the reach display is generated in this lottery, the reach display is generated. The reach table is a table that stores the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the reach display, and is stored in the reach table storage area 63c (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63.

Here, in the win/no win lottery, when it becomes a “big hit” and is distributed to the “most advantageous result” in the distribution lottery, the symbol display device 47 displays the same odd number or the same even number as the stop result. The combination of the symbols having the numbers is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. In addition, in the win/no win lottery, when the result is “big hit” and is distributed to the “low probability result” in the distribution lottery, the symbol display device 47 displays a combination of symbols having the same even number as the stop result. Is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. Furthermore, in the win/loss lottery, it becomes a "big win prize", and in the sorting lottery, when it is distributed to "unspecified small round high accuracy result" or "explicit small round high accuracy result", or in the winning/winning lottery it becomes "big hit prize" In the case where the result is “Special Outcome Result” without becoming, the symbol display device 47 is not a combination of symbols having the same number as the stop result, but is selected in the case of “Normal Outcome Result” in the win/loss lottery. A combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not displayed is stopped and displayed on the activated line L.

The reach display is when the combination of symbols having the same number is finally stopped and displayed ("big hit" in the win/loss lottery, and is distributed to the "most advantageous result" or "low probability result" in the sorting lottery. In the case of), regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. In addition, the reach display is when the special symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed (in the winning/winning lottery, it becomes a “big hit”, and in the sorting lottery, “unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high” If the result is distributed to the “probability result”, or if the result is a “special failure result” without being a “big hit” in the win/loss lottery, it does not occur regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

The reach display mode is a part of the plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 47, a part of the symbol rows (for example, the symbol row Z1 and the symbol row Z3) on the activated line L. By the stop display, the same symbol combination is displayed to suggest the stop result, and in that state, the remaining symbol rows (for example, the symbol row Z2) are variably displayed.
Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 becomes a "big hit" in the winning/winning lottery after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 47 by generating the reach display and before the predetermined stop result is displayed. It is possible to make the player expect that the result may have been distributed to the “low probability result” or the “most advantageous result” in the distribution lottery.

Note that the reach display mode is not limited to this, and a part of the symbol rows is stopped and displayed while the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background. Alternatively, each symbol row may be reduced or displayed, and a predetermined character or the like may be displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen G.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has an expected effect as a kind of variable display of the symbol display device 47. With the expected effect, after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 47 and before the predetermined stop result is displayed, the player is expected to have become a “big hit” in the win/loss lottery. Say production. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of expected effects, which are the reach display and the notice display described above.

The advance notice will not be a "big win" in the win/win lottery if the "big win is won" in the win/win lottery or if the "special failure result" is not given in the win/win lottery This is an expected effect that makes it easier to generate an effect than in the case of the "normal disengagement result". Instead of facilitating the production of the effects, the notice display may facilitate the selection of the effects having a low appearance rate, or may combine these.
The lottery for determining whether to generate the reach display is performed by the main control device 60, whereas the lottery for determining whether to generate the advance notice display is performed by the voice emission control device 90. ..

The mode of the notice display is that some of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 among the plural symbol columns Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 47 are variably displayed (for example, some symbol columns). A predetermined character is displayed in a situation where a plurality of symbol rows (for example, symbol rows Z2, Z3) are variably displayed after the symbol row Z1) is stopped and displayed on the activated line L, or a reach display is generated. Is displayed on the display screen G as a moving image. This notice display is generated both when the reach display is generated and when the reach display is not generated, but it is set to be more likely to occur when the reach display is generated than when the reach display is not generated. Has been done.
The notice display is not limited to this. For example, the background may be changed and displayed, or the form of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 may be changed and displayed.

Finally, the fluctuation type counter CS will be described. The fluctuation type counter CS is, for example, a loop counter that loops within a range of 0 to 198 by adding 1 to the previous value each time the value is updated, reaching the maximum value 198, and then returning to 0. ..
The variation type counter CS is updated at least once every time a normal process described later is executed, and is stored in the lottery counter buffer each time the update is performed.
Then, the MPU 62 determines the display duration of the symbol on the main display unit 45 and the display duration of the symbol on the symbol display device 47 based on the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the lottery counter buffer. The display durations will be described later in detail.

<Various processing executed by main controller 60>
The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes a timer interrupt process and a normal process for advancing a game, and a main process that is started when the power is turned on. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process, the normal process, and the main process will be described in order.
The MPU 62 executes timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and main processing, as well as NMI interrupt processing activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), but description of this processing is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing.
In the timer interrupt process, the MPU 62 periodically executes steps S101 to S105 (for example, in a 2 msec cycle) as shown in FIG.

In step S101, the MPU 62 executes the reading process of the plurality of detection sensors 40a to 40f. In this reading process, the MPU 62 reads the states of the plurality of detection sensors 40a to 40f, determines the states, and stores the states in the RAM 64 as winning detection information. When the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensors 40a to 40d corresponding to the various winning openings detect the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 sets the prize ball command for instructing the payout of the prize ball. The command is transmitted to the payout control device 70. For example, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 40d corresponding to the variable winning device 38 detects the winning of the game ball, a prize ball command for instructing 15 prize balls, which is a specific unit number. To the payout control device 70.
The payout control device 70 performs payout control for causing the payout device 71 to perform payout of prize balls based on the prize ball command transmitted from the MPU 62.

In step S102, the MPU 62 updates the random number initial value counter CINI. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 updates the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI by adding 1 and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. To do. If the maximum value is reached when 1 is added to the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI, the MPU 62 resets the value of the random number initial value counter CINI to 0 and clears it.

In step S103, the MPU 62 updates the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 adds 1 to each of the previous values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4, and updates the values. The subsequent value is stored in the lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Note that the MPU 62 resets the values of the counters C1 to C4 to 0 and clears them when the maximum values are reached when adding 1 to the previous values of the counters C1 to C4.

In step S104, the MPU 62 executes a through winning process. In this winning process for through, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 40f corresponding to each through gate 41 detects the winning of the game ball, the electric auditors release counter C4 updated in step S103. The value of is stored in the electric power holding area 64c. Further, the MPU 62 sets a command for turning on the third holding lamp section 49c, and transmits the set command to the sound emission control device 90.
The sound emission control device 90 turns on the third hold lamp section 49c based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. Further, as described above, the maximum number of reserved game balls that have won the through gate 41 is four, and the third reserved lamp section 49c lights up by a number corresponding to this reserved number.

In step S105, the MPU 62 executes a winning process for the operating port.
Hereinafter, the winning process for the working opening will be described in detail.

<Winning process for working port>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the winning process for the operating port.
In the winning process for the operating port, the MPU 62 executes steps S201 to S207 as shown in FIG.

In step S201, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the detection sensor 40b corresponding to the upper working opening 36 has detected the winning of the game ball, thereby determining whether the gaming ball has won (starting winning) in the upper working opening 36. Determine whether. When the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has won the upper working opening 36, in step S202, the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the first result display holding area Ra and holds it. The number is set as a first start pending storage number RaN in a predetermined storage area in the first result display holding area Ra. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S205.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has not won in the upper working opening 36, the detection sensor 40c corresponding to the lower working opening 37 wins the game ball in step S203. By determining whether or not is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower working opening 37 (starting winning).
When the MPU 62 determines in step S203 that the game ball has not won in the lower working opening 37, it ends the winning processing for the working opening. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S203 that the game ball has won the lower working opening 37, in step S204, the holding number stored in the second result display holding area Rb is grasped, The reserved number is set as a second starting reserved memory number RbN in a predetermined storage area in the second result display retaining area Rb. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S205.

After executing the process of step S202 or step S204, the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the number N (RaN or RbN) of starting pending storages set in step S202 or step S204 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Determine whether there is.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the number N of startup pending memories is not less than the upper limit value, it ends the winning process for the operating port. When the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the number N of startup pending storages is less than the upper limit value, it updates the value of the number N of startup pending storages by adding 1 in step S206.

In step S207, the MPU 62 sets the combination of the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interruption process among the free storage areas of the result display holding area. The first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number N of startup suspension memories updated in step S206 is stored as suspension information.

For example, when the first startup pending storage number RaN is set in step S202, the MPU 62 determines each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process. The set of values is stored as suspension information in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the first result display suspension area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first startup suspension storage number RaN updated in step S206. For example, when the MPU 62 sets “3” in the first startup hold storage number RaN in step S202, the MPU 62 sets the storage area corresponding to “4” of the first startup hold storage number RaN updated in step S206. The reservation information is stored in a certain fourth area Ra4.

Further, for example, when the second start pending storage number RbN is set in step S204, the MPU 62 updates the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process. The set of each value of is stored in the first result storage area of the second result display section hold area Rb as the hold information in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start hold storage number RbN updated in step S206. To do. For example, when the MPU 62 sets "3" in the second startup hold storage number RbN in step S204, the MPU 62 sets the storage area corresponding to "4" of the second startup hold storage number RbN updated in step S206. The reservation information is stored in a certain fourth area Rb4.

Further, in step S207, the MPU 62 sets a command for turning on the first holding lamp section 49a or the second holding lamp section 49b, and transmits the set command to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the operating port.
The sound emission control device 90 turns on the first holding lamp unit 49a or the second holding lamp unit 49b based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. In addition, as described above, the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the upper operation port 36 or the lower operation port 37 is four, and the first reservation lamp section 49a or the second reservation lamp section 49b is the reservation number. Lights up to the number corresponding to.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of normal processing.
The MPU 62 executes a main process, which will be described later, which is activated when the power is turned on, and then executes a normal process which is a main process for advancing a game. In this normal process, the MPU 62 executes steps S301 to S314 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the MPU 62 periodically executes steps S301 to S309 at a cycle of 4 msec, repeatedly executes steps S308 to S311 when a remaining time occurs, and executes steps S312 and subsequent steps in accordance with the determination result of step S308. Execute.

In step S301, the MPU 62 executes a timer interrupt process or an external output process for transmitting the command set in the previous normal process to each sub-side control device. In this external output process, for example, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the prize ball command is set, and when it is determined that the prize ball command is set, the MPU 62 sends the prize ball command to the payout control device 70. Send. In addition, for example, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a command for production such as a command corresponding to the effect for game play or a command corresponding to the effect for opening/closing execution mode is set, and the command for effect is determined. When it is determined that the effect is set, the command for the effect is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90.

In step S302, the MPU 62 updates the fluctuation type counter CS. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 adds 1 to the previous value of the variation type counter CS and updates it, and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. .. Note that the MPU 62 resets the value of the fluctuation type counter CS to 0 and clears it when the maximum value is reached when 1 is added to the previous value of the fluctuation type counter CS.

In step S303, the MPU 62 executes a game number control process for advancing the game number. In the game time control process, the MPU 62 executes the winning/winning lottery and the sorting lottery, determines the information relating to the design finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 47, and finally the stop display on the main display unit 45. The determination of information related to is executed.
In step S304, the MPU 62 executes a game state transition process for shifting the game state. In the game state transition process, the MPU 62 executes the process of transitioning to each game state such as the open/close execution mode, the high probability mode, and the high frequency support mode.
The game number control process of step S303 and the game state transition process of step S304 will be described in detail later.

In step S305, the MPU 62 executes a demo display execution determination process. In this demonstration display execution determination process, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a predetermined start waiting period (for example, 30 sec) for starting a demo has elapsed without starting a new game time after the end of the game time. However, when it is determined that the start waiting period has elapsed, a demo command for starting the demo display is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90.
The sound emission control device 90 starts the demo display execution process based on the demo command transmitted from the MPU 62.

Here, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the start waiting period has elapsed by counting the number of executions of the process of step S305. For example, when the start waiting period is 30 sec and the interval at which the process of step S305 is repeatedly executed is 4 msec, the MPU 62 counts the number of times the process of step S305 is executed and reaches 7500 when the start waiting period is reached. Is determined to have passed. Note that the configuration for measuring the start waiting period is arbitrary, and for example, the start waiting period may be measured using a real-time clock. Further, if the MPU 62 starts a new game time while counting the number of executions of the process of step S305, it resets the value of the count.

In step S306, the MPU 62 executes a power-combination-supporting process for controlling the driving of the electric accessory 37a provided in the lower operation port 37. In the electric role support process, the MPU 62 executes the electric role open lottery based on the value of the electric role open counter C4 stored in the electric power holding area 64c of the RAM 64, and the electric role open lottery is executed. When winning, the opening/closing process of the electric accessory 37a is executed. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 46 so as to display the result of the electric accessory open lottery.

In step S307, the MPU 62 executes a game ball launch control process. In the game ball launch control process, the MPU 62 causes the power/launch control device 80 to launch a launch ball based on the player rotating the launch handle 27. Specifically, the power supply/launch control device 80 causes the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball by exciting a solenoid of the game ball launching mechanism 81 at a predetermined cycle (0.6 sec in this embodiment). .. The solenoid is excited so as to emit a game ball with a firing intensity according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 27. Further, the power supply/launch control device 80 supplies a drive signal to the solenoid of the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

In step S308, the MPU 62 determines whether the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area (not shown) of the RAM 64. This power failure flag is set in the RAM 64 when a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 65 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 62. The power failure monitoring board 65 outputs this power failure signal when it is confirmed that a power failure has occurred. It should be noted that this power failure flag is cleared at the next execution of the main processing.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 sets various flags by substituting 1 into a predetermined area of the RAM 64 or the like, and clears various flags by substituting 0. For example, the pachinko machine 10 sets the power failure flag by substituting 1 into the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64, and clears the power failure flag by substituting 0 into the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the power failure flag is set, the MPU 62 executes the process at the time of power interruption after step S312 without executing the process after step S309. Specifically, in step S312, the MPU 62 prohibits the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In step S313, the MPU 62 calculates and stores the RAM determination value (checksum of the RAM 64). In step S314, the MPU 62 prohibits access to the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 continues the infinite loop until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the power outage flag is not set, in step S309, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the next normal processing, that is, the current normal processing is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S309 that the timing for executing the next normal process has not come, that is, when the remaining time has occurred, in step S310, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and then in step S311. At, the change type counter CS is updated. The MPU 62 repeats steps S308 to S311 until it determines in step S309 that it is time to execute the next normal process.

On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S309 that it is time to execute the next normal process, that is, if the remaining time has not occurred, the MPU 62 executes step S301 again to execute the next process. Start normal processing.

<Main processing>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main process.
In the main process, the MPU 62 executes steps S401 to S412 as shown in FIG.
In step S401, the MPU 62 executes start-up processing when the power is turned on. In this startup process, the MPU 62 waits for a predetermined time (for example, about 500 msec) after the power is turned on, in order to wait for the sub-side control board (the control board of the sound emission control device 90, etc.) to become operable. ) Has elapsed.

In step S402, the MPU 62 determines whether the permission prohibition period of 1 sec has elapsed. When the MPU 62 determines in step S402 that 1 sec has not elapsed, the MPU 62 repeatedly executes the process of step S402. If the MPU 62 determines in step S402 that 1 sec has elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S403 and the subsequent steps.

Here, the MPU 62 determines whether or not 1 sec has elapsed by counting the number of executions of the process of step S402. For example, when the interval at which the process of step S402 is repeatedly executed is 0.1 msec, the MPU 62 counts the number of executions of the process of step S402 and determines that 1 sec has elapsed when the count reaches 10,000. The configuration for measuring the permission prohibition period is arbitrary, and for example, the permission prohibition period may be measured using a real-time clock.

In step S403, the MPU 62 permits access to the RAM 64.
In step S404, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch (not shown) provided in the power/fire control device 80 is turned on.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is turned on, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is not turned on, it determines in step S405 whether the power outage flag is set in the power outage flag storage area of the RAM 64. To do.

Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is set, it calculates the RAM determination value in step S406.
In step S407, the MPU 62 confirms the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 by determining whether the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 is normal. Specifically, the MPU 62 compares the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 with the RAM determination value stored in the normal processing step S313 (processing at the time of power failure), and when these match, , The RAM determination value is determined to be normal, and if they do not match, the RAM determination value is determined to be abnormal.

Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is not normal, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is normal, the MPU 62 clears the power failure flag stored in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64 in step S408.

The validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 may be determined by a method different from the method of confirming the consistency of the RAM determination value. For example, a keyword is assigned to a predetermined area of the RAM 64 during the power interruption process. The validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 may be confirmed by writing and determining whether or not this keyword is normally written in the main process.

As described above, the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is on, determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set, or the RAM determination value in step S407. If it is determined that is not normal, the processing from step S409 is executed.
Specifically, the MPU 62 clears the work area of the RAM 64 in step S409, and initializes the RAM 64 in step S410.

Therefore, for example, the manager of the game arcade can initialize the data stored in the RAM 64 by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the RAM erase switch at the start of the business of the game arcade. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 initializes the data stored in the RAM 64 when the power failure monitoring board 65 has not confirmed the occurrence of a power failure or when the RAM determination value is abnormal.

After executing the processing of step S408 or step S410, the MPU 62 transmits an initial command to the sub-side control board (the control board of the sound emission control device 90, etc.) in step S411, and in step S412, a timer interrupt. The generation of the process is permitted, and the process shifts to the normal process described above.
Note that the sub-side control board recognizes that the communication with the main control board 61 is normally performed by receiving the initial command transmitted in step S411, and executes its own initialization. To do.

<Game time control processing>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game number control process.
In the game time control process, the MPU 62 executes steps S501 to S509 as shown in FIG.
In step S501, the MPU 62 determines whether it is in the open/close execution mode. When the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the opening/closing execution mode is in effect, it ends the game number control processing without executing the processing of step S502 and thereafter. Therefore, when it is determined that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, the MPU 62 does not start the game times regardless of whether or not the winning of the game ball to each of the operating ports 36 and 37 is detected.
The MPU 62 determines whether the open/close execution mode is in operation by referring to the open/close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64. The same applies to each of the following processes. The MPU 62 sets the open/close execution mode flag at the time of transition to the open/close execution mode, and clears the open/close execution mode flag at the end of the open/close execution mode.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the open/close execution mode is not in progress, in step S502, whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, that is, the game game is in progress. Or not.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 45 is not being displayed in a variable manner, the MPU 62 executes the game times start process of steps S503 to S505.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 45 is being variably displayed, the MPU 62 executes the game-time progression processing of steps S506 to S509.

First, the game times start process of steps S503 to S505 will be described.
In step S503, the MPU 62 grasps the number of reserves stored in the first result display section reserve area Ra and the number of reserves stored in the second result display section reserve area Rb, and reserves these numbers. It is determined whether the total number CRN of is less than or equal to "0". When the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is less than or equal to "0", the game number control process ends.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is not "0" or less, in step S504, the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Ra. A data setting process for setting the hold information stored in Rb for digesting the game is executed. After that, in step S505, the MPU 62 causes the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 47 to start the variable display and executes the fluctuation start process for digesting the game time, and ends the game time control process.
Hereinafter, the data setting process of step S504 and the fluctuation start process of step S505 will be described in detail.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the data setting process.
In the data setting process, the MPU 62 executes steps S601 to S611 as shown in FIG.
In step S601, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN of the second result display holding area Rb set in step S204 of the winning opening process is “0” or less. To do. When the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second startup pending storage number RbN is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S606, and proceeds to step S601. If it is determined that the second startup hold storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the data setting process for the second result display unit of steps S607 to S611 is executed.

As described above, the data setting process includes the data setting process for the first result display unit that sets the holding information stored in the first result display unit holding area Ra for the digestion of the game times, and the second result display unit. It has a data setting process for the second result display section for setting the holding information stored in the holding area Rb for use for digesting game times.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second startup pending storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 does not execute the data setting process for the first result display unit, and the second result display unit Data setting process for In other words, when the MPU 62 determines that there is holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb on the basis of the winning of the game ball to the lower working opening 37, the MPU 62 moves to the upper working opening 36. Based on the winning of the game ball, the holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb is preferentially played regardless of whether there is the holding information stored in the first result display holding area Ra. Set for digestion once.

First, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S606 will be described.
In step S602, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the first startup hold storage number RaN in the first result display holding area Ra and updates the value.
In step S603, the MPU 62 moves the hold information stored in the first area Ra1 of the first result display holding area Ra to the execution area AE.
In step S604, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process of shifting the holding information stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the reservation information stored in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4 to the first area Ra1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the reservation information of the second area Ra2 to the first area Ra1, the reservation information of the third area Ra3 to the second area Ra2, and the reservation information of the fourth area Ra4 to the third area. Shift to area Ra3.

In step S605, the MPU 62 clears the second result display unit flag stored in the RAM 64. This second result display unit flag is a flag for specifying which main display unit 45 of the first result display unit 45a and the second result display unit 45b is to start the variable display when the game number is exhausted. Is. In this step S605, since the MPU 62 has cleared the second result display unit flag, when the game number is exhausted, a variable display is displayed on the first result display unit 45a based on the winning of the game ball into the upper operating port 36. Indicates that it is to be started.

In step S606, the MPU 62 sets a shift time command for recognizing that the holding information shift has been executed, transmits the set shift time command to the voice light emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command is a voice emission control device that executes the shift of the hold information for the hold information stored in the first result display holding area Ra based on the winning of the game ball to the upper working opening 36. It contains information for the 90 to recognize.
The voice emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the first holding lamp section 49a based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the sound emission control device 90 decreases the number of the first holding lamp sections 49a that are turned on as the number of holding game balls that have won the upper working opening 36 decreases.

Next, the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S607 to S611 will be described.
In step S607, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the second startup hold storage number RbN in the second result display holding area Rb and updates the value.
In step S608, the MPU 62 moves the holding information stored in the second area Rb1 of the second result display holding area Rb to the execution area AE.
In step S609, the MPU 62 executes the data shift process of shifting the reservation information stored in the storage area of the second result display section reservation area Rb. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the reservation information stored in each area Rb1 to Rb4 to the first area Rb1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the reservation information of the second area Rb2 to the first area Rb1, the reservation information of the third area Rb3 to the second area Rb2, and the reservation information of the fourth area Rb4 to the third area. Shift to area Rb3.

In step S610, the MPU 62 sets the second result display unit flag in the RAM 64. In this step S610, since the MPU 62 has set the second result display unit flag, the second result display unit 45b is variably displayed on the basis of the winning of the game ball to the lower working port 37 when the game number is exhausted. Indicates that it is to be started.

In step S611, the MPU 62 sets a shift time command for recognizing that the holding information is shifted, transmits the set shift time command to the voice light emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command is a voice emission control device that indicates that the holding information is shifted for the holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb based on the winning of the game ball to the lower working opening 37. It contains information for the 90 to recognize.
The sound emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the second hold lamp section 49b based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the voice emission control device 90 decreases the number of the second holding lamps 49b to be turned on as the number of holding game balls that have won the lower working opening 37 decreases.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the fluctuation start processing.
In the fluctuation start process, the MPU 62 executes steps S701 to S718 as shown in FIG.
In step S701, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S701 that the winning/winning lottery mode is not the high-probability mode, in step S702, the winning/failing table for the low-probability mode (see FIG. 6A) is read from the winning/losing table storage area 63a of the ROM 63. If it is read and it is determined in step S701 that the win/win lottery mode is the high-probability mode, the win/loss table for the high-probability mode (see FIG. 6B) is read from the win/loss table storage area 63a of the ROM 63 in step S703. read out.

After executing the processing of step S702 or step S703, the MPU 62 executes the hit/miss determination processing in step S704. In this win/loss determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE with the win/loss table read out in step S702 or step S703 to determine the win/loss result (win/win result). To judge. As described above, the win/loss result is one of the “big hit prize”, the “special miss result”, and the “normal miss result”. Even if the win/loss lottery mode is the low probability mode, it is the high probability mode. The same is true.

In step S705, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/swapping result determined in step S704 is “big hit”. When the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the win/no win result is “big hit”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S706 and subsequent steps, and when the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the win/no win result is not “big hit”. , And the processing from step S712 onward.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that the win/no win result is “big hit” in step S705 (processing from step S706) will be described.
In step S706, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the variable display is started on the first result display unit 45a based on the winning of the game ball into the upper working opening 36. This means that the first distribution table (see FIG. 7A) is read from the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63 in step S707.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the second result display unit 45b based on the winning of the game ball into the lower working opening 37. Since the variable display is started, the second distribution table (see FIG. 7B) is read from the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63 in step S708.

After executing the processing of step S707 or step S708, the MPU 62 executes the distribution determination processing in step S709. In this distribution determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE with the distribution table read in step S707 or step S708 to determine the result of the distribution lottery ( (Sorting result) is determined.

In step S710, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot result stop result setting process. In the stop result setting process for the jackpot result, the MPU 62 determines in step S709 the information related to the pattern finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45. It is determined according to the distribution result, and the determined information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 compares the distribution result determined in step S709 with the jackpot result stop result table stored in advance in the ROM 63 to determine the final stop display on the main display unit 45. Determine the relevant information. The stop result table for the jackpot result defines the mode of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 for each distribution result.

In step S711, the MPU 62 sets in the RAM 64 a flag according to the distribution result determined in step S709. Specifically, the MPU 62 sets the low-probability result flag when it determines that the distribution result is the “low-probability result”, and specifies that it is the “implicit small round high-probability result”. In this case, the implicit small round high-precision result flag is set, and when it is specified that the "explicit small round high-precision result" is specified, the explicit small round high-precision result flag is set and the "most favorable result" If it is specified, the most advantageous result flag is set. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S716.
In addition, in each of the following processes, the MPU 62 executes the determination of the distribution result by referring to these flags.

Next, the processing (processing after step S712) when the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the win/no win result is not “big hit” will be described.
In step S712, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win/fail result determined in step S704 is a “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S712 that the win/fail result is the "special out-of-court result", the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S713 and subsequent steps, and determines in step S712 that the win/fail result is not the "special out-of-court result". For that, the processing from step S715 is executed.

In step S713, the MPU 62 executes the stop result setting process for the special disengagement result. In the stop result setting process for the special disengagement result, the MPU 62 determines the information regarding the design to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, and the determination thereof. The stored information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information relating to the picture to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by referring to the stop result table for the special disconnection result stored in advance in the ROM 63. The mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the special disengagement result is different from the mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the big hit result.
In step S714, the MPU 62 sets the special removal flag in the RAM 64.
In each of the following processes, the MPU 62 refers to the special disconnection flag to determine whether or not the win/fail result is the “special disconnection result”.

On the other hand, in step S715, the MPU 62 executes the stop result setting process for the normal disconnection result. In the stop result setting process for the normal disengagement result, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the picture finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, and the determination is made. The stored information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information regarding the design to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by referring to the stop result table for the normal deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 63. The mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the normal disengagement result is different from the mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the big hit result and the stop result table for the special disengagement result.

After executing any one of the processes of step S711, step S714, and step S715, the MPU 62 executes the setting process of the display continuation time (display continuation period) in step S716.
In the display continuation time setting process, the MPU 62 acquires the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the fluctuation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer of the RAM 64.

Further, in the display continuation time setting process, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the reach display is generated on the symbol display device 47. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines that the distribution result determined in step S709 is the “low probability result” or the “most advantageous result” and the win/fail result determined in step S704 is the “normal outlier result”. At the same time, when the reach generation lottery is won, it is determined that the reach display is generated. As described above, the MPU 62 compares the reach table stored in advance in the reach table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 with the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b. Perform the reach generation lottery.

When the MPU 62 determines that the reach display is generated, the MPU 62 refers to the reach generation display continuation time table stored in the reach table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 to obtain the change type counter acquired from the change type counter buffer. The display duration time corresponding to the value of CS is determined, and the determined display duration time is set in the display duration time counter provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.
On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines that the reach display does not occur, the MPU 62 refers to the reach non-occurrence display continuation time table stored in the reach table storage area 63c of the ROM 63, thereby The display continuation time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS acquired from the buffer is determined, and the determined display continuation time is set in the display continuation time counter provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.

Specifically, the reach non-occurrence display duration table is set so that the display duration is shortened as the number of held items increases. Therefore, the display continuation time when the holding information related to the upper working port 36 is consumed is set to be shorter as the number of holdings related to the upper working port 36 increases. Then, the display continuation time when the holding information related to the lower working port 37 is consumed is set to be shorter as the number of holdings related to the lower working port 37 increases. Further, the reach non-occurrence display continuation time table is set to shorten the display continuation time when the support mode is the high frequency support mode as compared with the case where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. In other words, if the numbers of holding are the same, the display duration time in the high frequency support mode is shorter than that in the low frequency support mode.
Further, the display duration determined by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table.

Note that the reach non-occurrence display duration table may be set in a relationship opposite to the above-mentioned relationship, such that the display duration time becomes longer as the number of held items increases, and the table may be set depending on the number of held items and the support mode. The configuration may not change. Further, the display continuation time table may be set individually for each of the win/fail result and the distribution result.

In step S717, the MPU 62 sets the variation command and the type command. In step S301 of the normal process, the MPU 62 transmits the variation command and the type command set in step S717 to the sound emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 executes a predetermined process based on the variation command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62. This process will be described in detail later.

The variation command includes information regarding the display duration time. Further, the variation command does not include information as to whether or not reach display is generated.
Here, as described above, the display duration determined by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table and the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table are mutually Different.
Therefore, even if the variation command does not include the information as to whether or not the reach display is generated, the reach display is made by the sound emission control device 90, which is the sub-side control device, based on the information related to the display duration time. It is possible to determine whether or not it occurs. In this sense, it can be said that the variation command indirectly includes information as to whether or not the reach display is generated. The variation command may directly include information as to whether or not reach display is generated.

The type command includes information related to the result of winning or rejecting. In other words, the type command includes, as information related to the winning/non-hit result, information related to “big hit winning”, “special failure result”, and “normal failure result”. Further, the type command includes information related to the distribution result. In other words, the type command, as information related to the distribution result, relates to each of “low accuracy result”, “unspecified small round high accuracy result”, “explicit small round high accuracy result”, and “most favorable result”. Contains information.
In the following description, the winning/discarding result and the sorting result are collectively referred to as a game result. In other words, the type command includes information related to the game result.

In step S718, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, and causes the main display unit 45 to start the variable display based on the determination result. After that, the MPU 62 ends the fluctuation start process.
Specifically, when the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the first, based on the winning of the game ball into the upper working opening 36, when the game number is exhausted, Since it indicates that the variable display is started on the result display section 45a, the variable display is started on the first result display section 45a.
On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the second result is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the lower working opening 37 when the game number is exhausted. Since it is indicated that the variable display is started on the result display section 45b, the variable display is started on the second result display section 45b.

Returning to the explanation of the game time control processing, the game time proceeding processing of steps S506 to S509 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S502, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, and when it is determined that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, for the game time progression of steps S506 to S509. Execute the process.

In step S506, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the display duration set in step S716 of the fluctuation start process has elapsed. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value set in the display duration counter of the RAM 64 has become "0" or less. The value of the display continuation time counter is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display continuation time has not elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the variable display process in step S507. In this variable display process, the MPU 62 updates the display on the main display unit 45 during variable display. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game number control process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display continuation time has elapsed, in step S508, the variation end process is executed. In this fluctuation end process, the MPU 62 performs the information (main information stored in the RAM 64 in the process of any of step S710, step S713, and step S715 of the fluctuation start process executed when starting the fluctuation display on the main display unit 45). The information regarding the design finally stopped and displayed on the display unit 45 is specified. Then, at the end of the game game, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 45 so as to display the pattern corresponding to the specified information on the main display unit 45 which is being variably displayed.

Here, the design that is finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 is different for each type of game result. Therefore, the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm the game result by visually checking the main display portion 45 at the end of the game time. According to this, for example, the manager of the game hall can easily confirm whether or not a fraudulent act that causes the pachinko machine 10 to perform the same behavior as in the case where the lottery for jackpot occurrence is won. You can
Further, the main display portion 45 has a narrower display area than the display screen G of the symbol display device 47, and the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the main display portion 45 are the symbol columns to be stopped and displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 47. It is more difficult for the player to recognize than Z1 to Z3. Therefore, at the time of the end of the game, the player checks the display screen G of the symbol display device 47, not the main display unit 45, to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. The degree of attention to the screen G can be increased.

In step S509, the MPU 62 sets the fluctuation end command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the fluctuation end command set in step S509 to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game number control process.
The voice emission control device 90 executes a process for ending the effect of the game time, based on the variation end command transmitted from the MPU 62. Here, the sound emission control device 90 may be configured to end the effect of the game time independently without the need to receive the variation end command.

<Game state transition processing>
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game state transition processing.
In the game state transition processing, the MPU 62 executes steps S801 to S814 as shown in FIG.
In step S801, the MPU 62 determines whether it is in the open/close execution mode.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that the open/close execution mode is not being executed, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S802 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that the open/close execution mode is in effect, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S811.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that it is not in the open/close execution mode in step S801 (processing after step S802) will be described.
In step S802, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the variable display on the main display unit 45 has been completed. When the MPU 62 determines in step S802 that the variable display of the main display unit 45 has not ended, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition processing.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S802 that the variable display on the main display unit 45 is completed, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the hit/miss result corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode. Determine whether. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning/swapping result is a “big hit winning” or a “special failure result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the hit/fail result corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the MPU 62 sets the open/close execution mode flag in the RAM 64, and then executes the processing of step S804 and the subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the win/no win result does not correspond to the shift to the open/close execution mode (when the win/no win result is determined to be the “normal disengagement result”), the game is played. The state transition process ends.

In step S804, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit/miss result is the “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S804 that the winning/disapproval result is the “extra outcome result”, the MPU 62 sets “2” in the opening/closing counter SOC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S805. The opening/closing counter SOC is a counter for the MPU 62 to specify the total number of times of opening/closing the special winning opening 38a of the variable winning device 38 at the time of shifting to the opening/closing execution mode.

On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S804 that the winning/discarding result is not the “special out-of-match result”, that is, if the winning/discarding result is “big hit”, the distribution result is determined in step S806. Is a small round high accuracy result (“unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S806 that the distribution result is the small round high-precision result, the MPU 62 sets "2" in the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S807. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S806 that the distribution result is not the small round high accuracy result, that is, when the distribution result is the “low accuracy result” or the “most advantageous result”, the step S806 In step S808, "15" is set in the round counter RC. The round counter RC is a counter for the MPU 62 to specify the number of round games when shifting to the open/close execution mode.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of open/close execution modes with different end conditions. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has, as an opening/closing execution mode, a round number defining mode that shifts when the win/fail result is "big hit" and the number of opening/closing that shifts when the win/fail result is "special miss result". And a specified mode.

The round number defining mode ends on the condition that a predetermined number of round games have been executed. Here, the number of round games corresponds to the value set in the round counter RC.
The opening/closing number defining mode ends on the condition that the opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a has been performed a predetermined total number of times, or that a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening 38a. Here, the total number of times the special winning opening 38a is opened/closed corresponds to the value set in the opening/closing counter SOC. This open/closed number regulation mode does not end on the condition of the number of times the round game is executed.

The pachinko machine 10 executes the opening and closing of the special winning opening 38a once for each round game. In addition, one round game continues until one of the following two conditions is satisfied. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 sets the open/close door 38b to the open state and then sets the open/close door 38b to the closed state again by satisfying any one of the following two conditions.
(1) A predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses. (2) The total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

After executing the processing of any one of step S805, step S807, and step S808, the MPU 62 sets the timer counter T provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 as the waiting time (waiting period) for opening in step S809. Set "1000". The value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the waiting time for the opening is 2 seconds. The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

In this way, when the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the win/fail result corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode, the timer counter T sets the waiting time for opening regardless of the type of the game result. set. In other words, the waiting time for the opening is the same regardless of the type of game result.
The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this, and for example, may be configured to be slightly different depending on the type of game result to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Further, for example, the waiting time for the opening is greatly different depending on whether the game result is a “low certainty result” or a “most advantageous result”, or a game result other than these, etc. The configuration may be made to differ greatly depending on the type.

In step S810, the MPU 62 sets the opening command. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition processing. This opening command includes information on the game result that triggered the shift to the open/close execution mode. In step S301 of the normal process, the MPU 62 transmits the opening command set in step S810 to the sound emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes the shift to the open/close execution mode based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process. This processing will be described in detail later.

Next, the processing when the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that it is in the open/close execution mode (processing after step S811) will be described.
In step S811, the MPU 62 executes a special winning opening/closing process.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the special winning opening/closing process.
In the special winning opening/closing processing, the MPU 62 executes steps S901 to S924, as shown in FIG.
In step S901, the MPU 62 determines whether the special winning opening 38a is open.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the special winning opening 38a is not open, it executes the processing of step S902 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the special winning opening 38a is open, it executes the processing of step S906 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that the special winning opening 38a is not open in step S901 (processing after step S902) will be described.
In step S902, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the open/close counter SOC is “0” or less and the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S902 that both the value of the opening/closing counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are “0” or less, the special winning opening/closing process is ended.

On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S902 that at least one of the value of the open/close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the timer counter T It is determined whether the value is "0" or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, it ends the special winning opening opening/closing process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the value of the timer counter T is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the special winning opening opening process in step S904.
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening process of step S904 will be described in detail.

FIG. 17 is a view showing a flowchart of the special winning opening opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, the MPU 62 executes steps S1001 to S1007 as shown in FIG.
In step S1001, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”.

If the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the winning/disapproval result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 sets “8” in the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S1002, and then proceeds to step S1002. In step S1003, the timer counter T is set to "85". As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 0.17 sec.

On the other hand, if the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the winning/discarding result is not the “special out-of-match result”, the winning counter PC is set to “8” in step S1004, and the sorting result is calculated in step S1005. Is a small round high accuracy result (“unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1005 that the distribution result is the small round high-accuracy result, it sets "85" in the timer counter T in step S1003 described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1005 that the distribution result is not the small round high-accuracy result, it sets "15000" in the timer counter T in step S1006. As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 30 seconds.

After executing the processing of step S1003 or step S1006, the MPU 62 executes the opening execution processing of the special winning opening 38a in step S1007. In this opening execution process, the MPU 62 sets the open/close door 38b in the open state by executing the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening opening process.

The value set in the payout counter PC in step S1002 or step S1004 defines the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a.
The value set in the timer counter T in step S1003 or step S1006 defines the upper limit duration time after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state and then set to the closed state again. Therefore, the MPU 62 sets two types of upper limit durations having different lengths by setting the timer counter T to "85" or "15000" as described above. Specifically, the MPU 62 has a long-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 30 sec (long-term mode) and a short-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 0.17 sec, which is shorter than that in the long-term mode (short period). Mode) and are set.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 causes the game ball launching mechanism 81 to launch a game ball by exciting the solenoid of the game ball launching mechanism 81 at a cycle of 0.6 sec, as described above. Further, as described above, the MPU 62 sets the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a by setting "8" in the winning counter PC.
Therefore, the upper limit duration of the long time mode is sufficiently longer than the product of the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a and the firing cycle of the game balls, and thus the upper limit of 8 game balls. It is easy to make a prize in the special winning opening 38a.
On the other hand, the upper limit duration of the short time mode is shorter than the product of the upper limit of the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a and the firing cycle of the game balls (more specifically, the firing of the game balls). Since it is shorter than the cycle), it is difficult to win the game ball into the special winning opening 38a. In addition, depending on the timing, it is possible to win about one game ball into the special winning opening 38a.

Returning to the description of the special winning opening/closing process, the process of step S905 and subsequent steps will be described with reference to FIG.
After executing the special winning opening opening process of step S904, the MPU 62 sets an opening command in step S905. In addition, in step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the release command set in step S905 to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening/closing door 38b is set to the open state based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

Next, the process (process after step S906) when the MPU 62 determines that the special winning opening 38a is open in step S901 will be described.
In step S906, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the timer counter T is “0” or less. That is, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the upper limit duration set in the timer counter T in step S1003 or step S1006 of the special winning opening opening process has elapsed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S907 and the subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the value of the timer counter T is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S918 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less in step S906 (processing after step S907) will be described.
In step S907, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 38a. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not the winning of the special winning opening 38a has occurred is performed based on the detection result of the detection sensor 40d corresponding to the special winning opening 38a.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S907 that no winning of the special winning opening 38a has occurred, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening opening/closing processing.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S907 that a prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 38a, the MPU 62 updates the value of the prize counter PC by subtracting 1 in step S908.

In step S909, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S909 that the value of the winning counter PC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S909 that the value of the winning counter PC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process in step S910. In the closing execution process, the MPU 62 sets the open/close door 38b in the closed state by executing drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c.

In step S911, the MPU 62 sets a close command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the closing command set in step S911 to the sound emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening/closing door 38b is set to the closed state based on the closing command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

In step S912, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that the winning/disapproval result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 executes processes of step S923 and subsequent steps, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that the winning/disapproval result is not the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S913 and thereafter.
In step S913, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter RC and updates it.

In step S914, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
If the MPU 62 determines in step S914 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, it sets "500" to the value of the timer counter T in step S915. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.

Here, the value set in the timer counter T in step S915 is the opening waiting time after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state and then set to the closed state again until the open/close door 38b is set to the open state again. It defines the time. In the present embodiment, the release waiting time is 1 sec. The opening waiting time is the same regardless of the type of opening/closing execution mode and the progress status.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S914 that the value of the round counter RC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the process of step S916 and subsequent steps.
In step S916, the MPU 62 sets "2000" in the timer counter T as the ending waiting time (waiting period). As described above, the value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt processing is executed. Therefore, the waiting time for ending is 4 seconds. The waiting time for ending is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The waiting time for ending is the same regardless of the type of game result, as is the waiting time for opening. That is, the waiting time for this ending is the same regardless of the type of opening/closing execution mode.
Note that the waiting time for ending is not limited to this, and may be configured to be slightly different depending on the type of game result, for example, to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Also, for example, the waiting time for the ending is greatly different depending on whether it is a "low certainty result" or a "most advantageous result" game result and a game result other than these, etc. The configuration may be made to differ greatly depending on the type.

In step S917, the MPU 62 sets an ending command. In step S301 of the normal processing, the MPU 62 transmits the ending command set in step S917 to the sound emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the special winning opening/closing process.
The sound emission control device 90 recognizes the end of the opening/closing execution mode based on the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62 and executes a predetermined process.

Next, the processing (processing from step S918) when the value of the timer counter T is determined to be “0” or less by the MPU 62 in step S906 will be described.
In step S918, the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process as in step S910 described above.
In step S919, the MPU 62 sets the close command as in step S911 described above.

In step S920, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the winning/discarding result is not the "special failure result", that is, when it is determined that the winning/discarding result is the "big hit", the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S921.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the winning/disapproval result is the “special out-of-match result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S923 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing when the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the winning/disapproval result is not the “special deviation result” (processing after step S921) will be described.
In step S921, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter RC and updates it.

In step S922, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S922 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S915 and subsequent steps described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S922 that the value of the round counter RC is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 executes the above-described processing from S916.

Next, a process (process after step S923) in the case where the MPU 62 determines that the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result” in step S912 or step S920 will be described.
In step S923, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the open/close counter SOC and updates it.

In step S924, the MPU 62 determines whether the value of the opening/closing counter SOC is “0” or less.
If the MPU 62 determines in step S924 that the value of the open/close counter SOC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S915 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S924 that the value of the open/close counter SOC is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the above-described processing of S916 and thereafter.

Returning to the explanation of the game state transition processing, the processing of step S812 and thereafter will be described with reference to FIG.
After executing the special winning opening/closing processing of step S811, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the opening/closing counter SOC is "0" or less and the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less in step S812. judge.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S812 that at least one of the value of the open/close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, it ends the game state transition processing.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S812 that both the value of the open/close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are "0" or less, the value of the timer counter T is "0" in step S813. It is determined whether or not it is "0" or less.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S813 that the value of the timer counter T is not equal to or less than "0", the game state transition processing ends.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S813 that the value of the timer counter T is equal to or less than "0", the MPU 62 clears the open/close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64 in step S814, and then The transition processing at the end of the open/close execution mode is executed. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition processing.
Hereinafter, the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode will be described in detail.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.
In the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes steps S1101 to S1112 as shown in FIG.
In step S1101, the MPU 62 determines whether the distribution result is the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high-precision result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high-accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processing from step S1102.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is not the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high-precision result”, the MPU 62 executes the process from step S1105.

First, the process (process after step S1102) when the distribution result is determined by the MPU 62 to be the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high accuracy result” in step S1101 will be described.
In step S1102, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high-frequency support flag when it is already set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the high frequency support mode.

In step S1103, the MPU 62 clears the number-of-times limitation flag stored in the RAM 64.
Here, if the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limitation flag is not set, the high frequency support mode continues at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the win/loss lottery.

In step S1104, the MPU 62 sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64. If the high probability mode flag is already set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 maintains it. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the win/loss lottery mode to the high-probability mode. This high-probability mode continues at least until the "big hit" is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.

In addition, when ending the transition process at the time of ending the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 62 sets the flags (low probability result flag, implicit small round high accuracy result flag, explicit small round high) set in the RAM 64 according to the distribution result. The certainty result flag, the most advantageous result flag) and the special disengagement flag are cleared. In step S701 of the fluctuation start process described above, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the high-probability mode flag is set in the RAM 64, thereby determining whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. There is.

Next, the processing (processing after step S1105) in the case where the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is not the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high accuracy result” will be described.
In step S1105, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the distribution result is the “implicit small round high accuracy result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1105 that the distribution result is the “non-explicit small round high-accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S1106 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1105 that the distribution result is not the “implicit small round high accuracy result”, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S1108 and subsequent steps.

First, the processing (processing after step S1106) when the distribution result is determined by the MPU 62 to be the “implicit small round high accuracy result” in step S1105 will be described.
In step S1106, the MPU 62 determines whether the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1106 that the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 executes the processing of step S1103 and subsequent steps described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1106 that the high frequency support flag is not set in the RAM 64, it sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64 in step S1107. If the high probability mode flag is already set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 maintains it. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the win/loss lottery mode to the high-probability mode. This high-probability mode continues at least until the "big hit" is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.

Next, in step S1105, the processing (processing after step S1108) when the distribution result is determined by the MPU 62 to be not the “implicit small round high accuracy result” will be described.
In step S1108, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the distribution result is the “low probability result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1108 that the distribution result is not the “low probability result” (when it is determined that the win/fail result is the “special out-of-match result”), the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode ends. To do.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1108 that the distribution result is the “low probability result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S1109 and subsequent steps.

In step S1109, the MPU 62 clears the high probability mode flag. Thereby, the MPU 62 sets the win/loss lottery mode to the low probability mode. This low-probability mode continues at least until a "big hit" in the win/loss lottery, and the sorting result is other than the "low probability result".

In step S1110, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high-frequency support flag when it is already set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the high frequency support mode.
In step S1111, the MPU 62 sets "100" to the value of the game number counter provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.
In step S1112, the MPU 62 sets the count limit flag in the RAM 64. If the number-of-times limitation flag has already been set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 maintains it. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode.

Here, in the high-frequency support mode, when the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limit flag is set, 100 games that are the end reference number set in the game number counter are played. Continue until times are exhausted. The MPU 62 clears the high-frequency support flag and the number-of-times limit flag when 100 game times have been exhausted. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the low frequency support mode.
Note that the MPU 62 executes these processes as a power combination support process in step S306 of the normal process, but a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the win/win lottery results in a “big hit” and the distribution result in the distribution lottery is “most advantageous result” or “explicit small round high-precision result”, the gaming state is the current one. After completion of the opening/closing execution mode (that is, the number-of-rounds defining mode) regardless of the gaming state, the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode are set. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

In addition, when the current support mode is the high frequency support mode, when the win/win lottery results in "big hit" and the distribution result in the distribution lottery becomes "unspecified small round high-precision result", The game state shifts to the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode (that is, the round number defining mode). The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

On the other hand, when the current support mode is the low-frequency support mode, when the win/win lottery results in “big hit” and the distribution result in the distribution lottery becomes “unspecified small round high accuracy result” In the game state, after the opening/closing execution mode (that is, the number-of-rounds defining mode) ends, the game state shifts to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode continue at least until the “big hit” is achieved in the winning/discarding lottery.

In addition, when the jackpot win in the win/loss lottery and the distribution result in the distribution lottery becomes “low probability result”, the gaming state is the open/close execution mode (that is, regardless of the current gaming state). After the round number specification mode) is completed, the mode is switched to the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The low-probability mode continues at least until a “big hit” win in the win/loss lottery, and the high-frequency support mode does not become a “big hit win” in the win/win lottery, but is low when 100 game times are exhausted. Transition to frequency support mode.

Further, when the "big hit" is not obtained in the winning/winning lottery, that is, when the winning/winning result is "special failure result" or "normal failure result" in the winning/winning lottery, the gaming state is not shifted.

<Electrical configuration of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100>
FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the sound emission control device and the display control device.
As shown in FIG. 19, the sound emission control device 90 includes a sound emission control board 91, an MPU 92 mounted on the sound emission control board 91, and a ROM 93 and a RAM 94 that constitute the MPU 92. Here, the MPU 92 is an element in which, in addition to the ROM 93 and the RAM 94, a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip.

The ROM 93 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply to hold the stored information.
The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 93 is executed, and a volatile storage unit that requires external power supply to hold the stored information. Is. The RAM 94 has various areas such as a command list storage area 94a.

The MPU 92 has an input port and an output port. The input port of the MPU 92 is connected to the main controller 60 as described above. The output port of the MPU 92 is connected to the various lamp units 23, 49a to 49c, the speaker unit 24, and the display control device 100.
The MPU 92 executes drive control of the various lamp units 23, 49a to 49c and the speaker unit 24 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60.
Further, the MPU 92 transmits the command resulting from the analysis of these commands to the display control device 100. The sound emission control device 90 is electrically connected to the display control device 100 via connector units (connection units) in which connectors are provided at both ends of the signal line.

The display control device 100 includes a display control board 101, an MPU 102, a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 constituting the MPU 102, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, and a video RAM 107. Here, the MPU 102 is an element in which a program ROM 103, a work RAM 104, a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip. The MPU 102, VDP 105, character ROM 106, and video RAM 107 are mounted on the display control board 101.

The MPU 102 analyzes the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90, and performs a predetermined arithmetic process based on the command to control the VDP 105. Specifically, the MPU 102 executes control of the VDP 105 by generating a command for the VDP 105.

The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply for holding the stored information.
The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the program ROM 103 is executed, and is volatile that requires external power supply to hold the stored information. It is a storage means.

The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 47. Since the VDP 105 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and the substance thereof should be called a microcomputer chip having a firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 reads out image data from the character ROM 106 based on the content of the command generated by the MPU 102 and stores the image data in the video RAM 107.

The character ROM 106 functions as an image data library for storing character data such as designs displayed on the design display device 47. The character ROM 106 holds bit map format image data of various symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when deciding an expression color at each dot of the bit map image, and the like.
The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 47, and the display contents of the symbol display device 47 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 107.

<Regarding Timer Interrupt Processing Executed by Sound Emission Control Device 90>
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing executed by the voice emission control device.
The MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 executes timer interrupt processing for advancing the game. In this timer interrupt process, the MPU 92 regularly executes steps S1201 to S1205 (for example, in a 2 msec cycle), as shown in FIG.

In step S1201, the MPU 92 executes command storage processing. In this command storing process, when the MPU 92 receives a command from the MPU 62, the MPU 92 stores the command in the RAM 94. Specifically, the RAM 94 has a ring buffer for storing and reading the commands received from the MPU 62, and the MPU 92 stores the commands in the ring buffer in the order received from the MPU 62. The MPU 92 reads commands from the ring buffer according to the order of storage in the ring buffer.

In step S1202, the MPU 92 executes effect determination processing based on the command received from the MPU 62. In the effect determination process, the MPU 92 determines the effect for game play, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode, and the like.
In step S1203, the MPU 92 executes the effect execution process based on the content of the effect determination process of step S1202. Specifically, in the effect execution process, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the various lamp units 23, 49a to 49c, and executes voice control of the speaker unit 24.

In step S1204, the MPU 92 executes the demo display execution process based on the demo command received from the MPU 62. In the demo display execution process, the MPU 92 executes the demo display when a predetermined start waiting period (for example, 30 sec) for starting a demo has elapsed without starting a new game time after the game time ends. .. Specifically, in the demo display execution process, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the various lamp units 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24.

In step S1205, a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the effect determination process of step S1202 to the display control device 100 is executed. In this command transmission process, the MPU 92 determines whether or not it is time to transmit the various commands stored in the command list storage area 94a of the RAM 94 as a command list to the display control device 100, and outputs the various commands to the display control device 100. If it is determined that the timing to transmit to the display control device 100 has arrived, the command is transmitted to the display control device 100.
After that, the MPU 92 ends the timer interrupt processing.

<Regarding effect determination process executed by the voice emission control device 90>
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect determination process.
The MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90 executes an effect determination process in order to execute an effect for game play, an effect for opening/closing execution mode, and the like. In this effect determination process, the MPU 92 executes steps S1301 to S1313 as shown in FIG.

In step S1301, the MPU 92 determines whether the fluctuation command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62 are received.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1301 that each command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processing of step S1309 and thereafter.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1301 that each command has been received, the game result is "most advantageous result" or "low probability" in step S1302 based on the content of the type command. It is determined whether or not the result.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1302 that the game result is the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result", in step S1303, it executes a symbol determination process corresponding to the type of the game result. In this symbol determination processing, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the “most advantageous result”, the same odd number or the same even number is finally displayed as the stop result on the activated line L. When the information relating to the combination of symbols having numbers is determined and it is determined that the game result is the “low probability result”, the same even number is finally displayed as the stop result on the activated line L. Information concerning a combination of symbols to be possessed is determined. The odd and even numbers are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1302 that the game result is not the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result", the game result is "based on the content of the type command" in step S1304. It is determined whether or not the result is “normal deviation result”.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1304 that the game result is not the "normal deviation result", that is, the game result is the "special deviation result", the "implicit small round high-accuracy result", and the "explicit small round high-accuracy result". In either case, in step S1305, the common symbol determination process is executed. In this common symbol determination process, the MPU 92 determines information regarding a special symbol combination as a stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the activated line L. Specifically, the MPU 92 is not a combination of symbols having the same number, but a combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not selected in the case of a “normal failure result” in the win/loss lottery (for example, "3.4.1") is decided. The special symbol combination is the same regardless of the type of game result.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1304 that the game result is the “normal non-matching result”, in step S1306, it executes the symbol determination process for the normal non-standard. In this symbol removal process for normal disengagement, the MPU 92 determines whether or not reach display is generated based on the content of the variation command.

When the MPU 92 determines that the reach display is generated, the MPU 92 determines the information regarding the combination of the symbols of the reach display as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the activated line L. In addition, the combination of the symbols of the reach display is randomly determined by lottery or the like.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the reach display does not occur, the MPU 92 displays information relating to a combination of symbols different from the above-mentioned combination of symbols as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the activated line L. decide. Specifically, the MPU 92 randomly determines a symbol having a combination different from any of the symbol combination having the same number, the special symbol combination, and the reach symbol combination by lottery or the like.

After executing any one of the processes of step S1303, step S1305, and step S1306, the MPU 92 executes the effect pattern determination process in step S1307. In the effect pattern determination process, the MPU 92 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation command and the type command by referring to the effect table stored in advance in the ROM 93. Specifically, the MPU 92 selects the effect duration (effect duration) and the effect content as effect patterns. In addition, in step S1307, the MPU 92 also executes a lottery as to whether or not to issue a notice display.

Further, based on the selected effect pattern, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the display lamp section 23 and the voice control of the speaker section 24 in the effect execution process of step S1203 described above.

In step S1308, the MPU 92 sets a fluctuation start command and a stop result command including information related to the stop result determined in any of the processes of step S1303, step S1305, and step S1306. Then, the MPU 92 stores the variation start command and the stop result command in the command list stored in the command list storage area 94a of the RAM 94. These fluctuation start command and stop result command are transmitted to the display control device 100 in the command transmission process of step S1205 described above.

From the program ROM 103, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100, based on the fluctuation start command and the stop result command transmitted from the MPU 92, causes the data display table to execute the display of the fluctuation display start and stop results on the symbol display device 47. read out. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table each time a predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. Thereby, the symbol display device 47 finally displays the stop result determined by the MPU 92 on the activated line L after starting the variable display.

After executing the process of step S1308, or when determining in step S1301 that the variation command and the type command have not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1309 and subsequent steps.
In step S1309, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the opening command has been received.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1309 that the opening command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processing of step S1313 and subsequent steps.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the opening command is received in step S1309, in step S1310, the type of the game result is determined based on the content of the opening command.

In step S1311, the MPU 92 executes the effect determination process for the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the type of game result determined in step S1310. In the effect determination process for the opening/closing execution mode, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1310 that the game result is the “extra miss result” or the “implicit small round high-precision result”, the MPU 92 uses the opening/closing execution mode. The production A is selected as the production. Further, when the game result is determined to be the “explicit small round high accuracy result”, the MPU 92 selects the effect B as the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. In addition, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the “most advantageous result”, the MPU 92 selects the effect C or the effect D as the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the “low probability result”, the MPU 92 selects the effect D as the effect for the opening/closing execution mode.
The durations of the effects A and B correspond to the times when the special winning opening 38a is opened and closed twice in the short-time mode in the opening/closing execution mode. Further, the durations of the effects C and D correspond to the times when the special winning opening 38a is opened and closed 15 times in a long time mode in the opening/closing execution mode.

Further, based on the selection result of the effects A to D, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 in the effect execution process of step S1203 described above.

In step S1312, the MPU 92 sets the open/close execution mode command including information related to the effect for open/close execution mode selected in step S1311. Then, the MPU 92 stores the open/close execution mode command in the command list stored in the command list storage area 94a of the RAM 94. The open/close execution mode command is transmitted to the display control device 100 in the command transmission process of step S1205 described above.

The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 reads, from the program ROM 103, a data table for executing the effect for the opening/closing execution mode on the symbol display device 47 based on the opening/closing execution mode command transmitted from the MPU 92. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table each time a predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. Thereby, the symbol display device 47 executes the effect for the opening/closing execution mode selected by the MPU 92 of the sound emission control device 90.

After executing the processing of step S1312, or when determining that the opening command has not been received in step S1309, the MPU 92 executes the processing of step S1313 and subsequent steps.
In step S1313, the MPU 92 executes other processing. In other processing, the MPU 92 executes processing for advancing the effect for the open/close execution mode based on, for example, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62. After that, the MPU 92 ends the effect determination process.

<Relationship between game result and game status>
The relationship between the game result and the game state based on the execution of various processes will be described below.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a relationship between a game result and a game state and the like. Specifically, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game results excluding the “normal disengagement result” and the game state and the like, in which the game results are arranged in the column direction and the game states and the like are arranged in the row direction.
As shown in FIG. 22, the pachinko machine 10, as a game result excluding the "normal failure result", a win/fail result of "a big hit" and a "special failure result", an "unspecified small round high-precision result", and an "explicit result" It has a small round high accuracy result, a "most favorable result", and a "low accuracy result".

Here, as shown in the second column of the table of FIG. 22, the “special miss result” is the game result selected when the “big hit” is not achieved in the winning/winning lottery (symbol x in the drawing). In addition, the distribution result is a game result selected when the “big hit” is achieved in the win/loss lottery (symbol ◯ in the drawing).
The relationship between the game result excluding the "normal disengagement result" and the game state will be described below. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the relationship between the game result and the game state and the like as follows, but the combination of the game result and the game state and the like, the content of the game result, and The content such as the game state is arbitrary.

In the "special disengagement result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to the opening/closing number defining mode instead of the round number defining mode, and opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. Further, in the case of "special miss result", the winning/discarding lottery mode is not shifted.
In the "unspecified small round high accuracy result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to a round number defining mode in which a round game is performed with the upper limit number of times being two times, and opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. To be done. Further, in the "non-explicit small round high accuracy result", the win/loss lot mode is shifted to the high probability mode.
As described above, the "special deviation result" and the "unspecified small round high-precision result" are different in the types of the opening/closing execution modes, but common in that the special winning opening 38a is opened/closed twice in a short time mode. doing.

Further, in the "special disengagement result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is the effect A. Furthermore, the support mode does not shift in the "extra outlier result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result". Further, in the game time after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 47 does not display an image clearly indicating the high probability mode on the display screen G.

Therefore, the player does not know whether the game result is the “special miss result” or the “unspecified small round high-precision result” by confirming the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode. Can not. In other words, the symbol display device 47, in the game times after the end of the opening/closing execution mode, wins/wins lottery even when the result of the “unspecified small round high-precision result” in the sorting lottery becomes the high probability mode. The mode is disguised as if it has not changed.
Therefore, the player can play the game while enjoying the prediction of whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode.

In the "explicit few rounds high accuracy result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to a round number defining mode in which a round game is performed with the upper limit number of times being two times, and opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. It Further, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the win/loss lot mode is shifted to the high probability mode. Further, in the “explicit small round high accuracy result”, the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is the effect B. Further, in the “explicit small round high accuracy result”, the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. Further, in the game time after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 47 displays an image clearly indicating the high probability mode on the display screen G.
Therefore, the player can confirm that the game result is the “explicit small round high-accuracy result” by confirming the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode.

In the "most advantageous result" and the "low probability result", the opening/closing execution mode shifts to a round number defining mode in which a round game is performed with 15 times as the upper limit number of times, and opening/closing of the special winning opening 38a is performed in a long time mode of 15 Is executed once.
Here, in the "most advantageous result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number or the same even number, and the winning/winning lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode for the opening/closing execution mode. The effect is the effect C or effect D. Specifically, when the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is effect C, and a combination of symbols having the same stop result and an even number. In this case, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is effect D.
Further, in the “low probability result”, the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number, the win/loss lottery mode is shifted to the low probability mode, and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is effect D. Become. Further, in the "most favorable result" and the "low probability result", the support mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode.

Therefore, if the player has a combination of symbols having the same odd number as the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is the effect C, the game result is the “most advantageous result”. Can be grasped. However, when the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number, the player confirms the stop result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode, and the game result is the “most advantageous result”. It is not possible to know which is the “low probability result” and the “low probability result”.

Then, in the game time after the end of the opening/closing execution mode, if the effect for the opening/closing execution mode is finally the effect D, the symbol display device 47 displays an image clearly indicating the high probability mode on the display screen G. do not do.

Specifically, the symbol display device 47 does not display an image clearly indicating the high-probability mode on the display screen G, and in the high-frequency support mode, the game number is the end reference number of times (specifically, 100 times). When the number of times is reached, an image for notifying the shift to the low frequency support mode is displayed on the display screen G. In other words, even in the case where the "most advantageous result" is obtained in the sorting lottery, the symbol display device 47, in the game times after the end of the opening/closing execution mode, finally produces the effect for the opening/closing execution mode D If so, the disguise is performed as if the game result was a "low probability result".

When the distribution result is the "most advantageous result", the symbol display device 47 is in the high-probability mode after digesting 100 game times without becoming a "big win" in the winning/winning lottery. An image clearly indicating that is displayed on the display screen G. In other words, the symbol display device 47 cancels the camouflage performed as if the game result was a “low probability result”.

<Detailed composition of stage>
FIG. 23 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage.
As shown in FIG. 23, the stage 5 includes the rolling surface 51 and the guide path 52 described above. The stage 5 is formed of a transparent (or semi-transparent) synthetic resin so that the game ball that has entered the guide path 52 can be visually recognized.

The rolling surface 51 is provided so as to have a depth between the game area and the symbol display device 47. The rolling surface 51 has a convex portion 51A located above the upper working port 36 and protruding gently, and two concave portions 51B located on both left and right sides of the convex portion 51A and gently depressed. doing.
The convex portion 51A has an inclined surface 51A1 that is provided at the center and inclines so as to descend toward the rear of the game board 31. The lower end of the inclined surface 51A1 is connected to the introduction portion 52A of the guide path 52.
Each concave portion 51B has an inclined surface 51B1 which is provided at the center thereof and inclines so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31. The lower end of each inclined surface 51B1 is connected to the game area.
Therefore, the game ball rolls on the rolling surface 51 by going back and forth between the convex portion 51A and the concave portion 51B, and then enters the guide path 52 along the inclined surface 51A1 of the convex portion 51A. , Will be discharged to the game area through any one of the routes that fall along the inclined surface 51B1 of the concave portion 51B and drop into the game area.

As described above, the guide path 52 discharges and drops the introduction part 52A into which the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 51 can enter and the game ball entered from the introduction part 52A to the game area. And a discharge part 52B.
In addition, the guide path 52 is guided to the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C and the rear guide portion 52C that guides the game balls entering the introduction portion 52A toward the rear of the game board 31. A lower guide portion 52D that guides the game ball by dropping it toward the lower side of the game board 31, and a game ball guided toward the lower side of the game board 31 by the lower guide portion 52D toward the front of the game board 31. After guiding, it is provided with a front guide portion 52E for discharging and dropping from a discharging portion 52B provided in the game area.

In addition, as described above, the stage 5 includes the game ball discharging device 53 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52.
The game ball discharging device 53 includes a rectangular plate-shaped closing member 531 that closes the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and two side walls 532 that are formed at the left and right ends of the closing member 531.
In the present embodiment, the closing member 531 closes the entire discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, but at least a part thereof may be closed.

FIG. 24 is a view showing a cross section of the center of the guide path and the game ball discharging device taken along the vertical direction. Note that FIG. 24(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball has entered the introduction portion 52A of the guide path 52, and FIG. 24(B) shows a state in which the game ball has come into contact with the closing member 531. FIG. 24C is a diagram showing a state in which a game ball has entered the upper working port 36.

As shown in FIG. 24, the closing member 531 has a contact surface 531A that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path 52, and two shaft portions 531B formed on each of the left and right end surfaces. Each shaft portion 531B is formed on the upper end portion of the closing member 531 and is axially supported by the stage 5 (see FIG. 26).
Therefore, the stage 5 and each shaft portion 531B function as a support mechanism that rotatably supports the upper end portion of the closing member 531 around a horizontal axis parallel to the game area.

Each side wall 532 is formed so as to be orthogonal to the closing member 531 and is formed in a fan shape having an internal angle of 90 degrees. And the space|interval of each side wall 532 is wider than one game ball.

The operation of the game ball discharging device 53 will be described below.
When the game ball passes through the route for entering the guide path 52, as shown in FIG. 24(A), after being guided toward the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C, the lower plan In the inside 52D, the game board 31 is dropped and guided downward (see the chain double-dashed line in the figure). Then, the game ball is guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E (see the thin arrow in the figure).
Here, since the front guide portion 52E is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31, it is possible to roll and guide the game ball toward the front of the game board 31.

Since the game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E is rolling toward the front of the game board 31, as shown in FIG. After contacting the surface 531A, the closing member 531 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31. Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the upper end of the closing member 531 about the horizontal axis, the closing member 531 is configured such that the lower end of the closing member 531 is raised by the game ball pressing the contact surface 531A. Rotate to (see thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball discharging device 53 is in the open state. After that, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls (see the thin arrow in the figure).

The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 is likely to enter the upper working opening 36 via the nail 44a3 as shown in FIG. 24(C) (see the thin arrow in the figure). ). Here, the closing member 531 is rotated so that the lower end portion of the closing member 531 is lowered by the dead weight of the closing member 531 when the game ball separates from the contact surface 531A (see the thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball discharging device 53 is closed.
In the present embodiment, the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 53 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, but may be set to be wider than the diameter of the game ball.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the closing member 531 rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball on the contact surface 531A, and is immersed when the game ball is not received on the contact surface 531A. To rotate. Therefore, the closing member 531 and the support mechanism are provided so as to be capable of projecting and retracting, and function as a projecting and retracting portion having the contact surface 531A that contacts the game ball discharged from the guide path 52.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the game ball discharging device in the open state.
As shown in FIG. 25, the closing member 531 is rotated so that the lower end portion of the game ball rises and protrudes when the contact surface 531A (see FIG. 24) is pushed. At this time, since each side wall 532 is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member 531, the side wall 532 is projected and retracted as the blocking member 531 is projected and retracted. Then, each side wall 532 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52 by projecting, so that it can be discharged from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working opening 36. The contact between the highly effective game ball and another game ball flowing down in the game area is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, each side wall 532 is likely to be ejected from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working port 36 by being projected and retracted as the projecting and retracting portion is projected and retracted. It functions as a restriction unit that restricts contact between a high game ball and another game ball flowing down in the game area.
Then, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 53 makes contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36 and another game ball flowing down in the game area. It functions as a contact control means for controlling.
In the present embodiment, each side wall 532 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, but at least one side of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52 (for example, It should be provided on the left side).

FIG. 26 is a view of the game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion of the guide path as viewed from above. Specifically, FIG. 26(A) shows a state in which the intervals of the nails 44a3 horizontally installed at two left and right positions above the upper working port 36 are set to be wider as the distance from the game board 31 is increased. FIG. 26(B) is a diagram showing a state in which the intervals of the nails 44a3 horizontally installed at two places above and below the upper working port 36 are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board 31. Is.

The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 is likely to enter the upper working opening 36 via the nail 44a3 as shown in FIG.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the nail 44a3 and the upper operation port 36 function as a ball entering means capable of entering the game ball dropped from the stage 5.

At this time, since the game ball is pressed toward the rear of the game board 31 by its own weight of the closing member 531 when it is separated from the contact surface 531A, it should fall near the board surface of the game board 31. become.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the projecting and retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 at the contact surface 531A, thereby causing the game board to move to the game board. It is guided so that the vicinity of the board surface of 31 is dropped.

Here, as shown in FIG. 26(A), when the distance between the nails 44a3 is set to increase with increasing distance from the game board 31, the game balls discharged from the guide path 52 are the game board. Since it falls near the board surface of 31, it is difficult to enter the upper working opening 36, which is a disadvantage. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are more likely to enter the upper working opening 36 as compared with the case where the intervals of the nails 44a3 are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board 31. It is in a state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the distance between the nails 44a3 is set to be narrower as the distance from the game board 31 is increased, the game balls discharged from the guide path 52 are the game balls 31. Since it falls near the board surface, it is in an advantageous state that it is easy to enter the upper working opening 36. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are less likely to enter the upper working opening 36 as compared with the case where the distance between the nails 44a3 is set to be wider as the distance from the game board 31 increases. It is in a state.
Therefore, the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is opposite to the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) The stage 5 is a game ball discharge device 53 that restricts contact between the game ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path 52 and enters the upper working opening 36, and another game ball that flows down the game area. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 can be highly likely to enter the upper working opening 36 without being disturbed by another game ball flowing down the game area. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can allow the player to comfortably play the game.
(2) The game ball ejecting device 53 is projected by receiving the game ball on the contact surface 531A, and the projecting and retracting portion that is recessed when the game ball is not received on the contact surface 531A, and the projecting and retracting portion. Since each side wall 532 is projected and retracted in association with the projecting and retracting, when the game ball is not received on the contact surface 531A, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area is not hindered.

(3) Each side wall 532 is highly likely to be discharged from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working opening 36 by projecting, in other words, receiving the game ball at the contact surface 531A. Since the contact between the ball and another game ball flowing down the game area is regulated, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is not disturbed by another game ball flowing down the game area, and the upper operating port The possibility of entering the ball can be increased.
(4) Since each side wall 532 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is obstructed by other game balls flowing down the game area. It is possible to surely increase the possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 without causing the occurrence.

(5) The blocking member 531 rotates so that the game ball pushes the contact surface 531A so as to project, and the game ball moves away from the contact surface 531A so as to retract. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member 531 and the support mechanism.
(6) Since each side wall 532 is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member 531 that protrudes by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 531A and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface 531A, The blocking member 531 can be projected and withdrawn.

(7) Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the upper end of the closing member 531 about the horizontal axis, the closing member 531 raises the lower end of the closing member 531 by pushing the contact surface 531A. By rotating so as to project and the game ball separating from the contact surface 531A, it is possible to lower the lower end portion by the weight of the closing member 531 and rotate so as to be immersed. Here, since the projecting and retracting portion does not include a mechanical element such as a spring, the projecting and retracting portion is unlikely to deteriorate over time, and will not be left alone.
(8) Since the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is opposite to the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, the pachinko machine 10 is directed to the upper working port 36. The influence of the setting of each nail 44a3 on the ease of entering the ball can be weakened.
(9) Since the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 53 is set to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is another game ball flowing down in the game area. The possibility of reliably entering the upper working opening 36 can be increased without being hindered by.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the projecting/retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 at the contact surface 531A, so that the game is performed. The ball is guided so as to fall near the board surface of the game board 31.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 53 presses the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 to drop the game ball near the board surface of the game board 31. It also functions as a vicinity guide means for guiding the user to do so.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 53 has both the functions of the contact regulating means and the vicinity guiding means, but in the case of exhibiting only the functions of the vicinity guiding means, each side wall 532 is provided. You don't have to.
Further, the vicinity guide means places a magnet or the like at a position on the back side of the game board 31 corresponding to the path of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52, so that the vicinity of the board surface of the game board 31 falls on the game ball. It may be configured to be easy.

Further, in the present embodiment, each side wall 532 is sunk along with the swelling of the sunk portion, and by projecting, another game ball flowing down the game area (a game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and Also functions as a game ball interference unit that interferes with different game balls).
According to this, the stage 5 can diversify the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area, and can improve the player's attention to the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stage 5 includes a rolling surface 51 and a guide path 52, and the guide path 52 introduces a game ball that rolls on the rolling surface 51 and an introducing portion 52A into which the game ball can enter. It was provided with a discharging portion 52B that discharges the game balls entered from the portion 52A to the game area and drops them. In addition, the guide path 52 is guided to the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C and the rear guide portion 52C that guides the game balls entering the introduction portion 52A toward the rear of the game board 31. A lower guide portion 52D that guides the game ball by dropping it toward the lower side of the game board 31, and a game ball guided toward the lower side of the game board 31 by the lower guide portion 52D toward the front of the game board 31. After the guide, the front guide portion 52E for discharging and dropping from the discharging portion 52B provided in the game area was provided.

On the other hand, the stage may include a rolling surface and a guide path having a structure other than this. In short, the stage is a rolling surface for rolling a game ball flowing down the game area, and a guide path for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface. The guide path may have a game ball discharge portion provided in the game area.

FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage according to the modified example of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 27, the stage 5A is provided in front of the game board 31 with respect to the first rolling surface 511 and the first rolling surface 511 that rolls the game ball flowing down the game area, and the game. Two second rolling surfaces 512 for rolling the game balls flowing down the area, and a guide path 521 located between each second rolling surface 512 and guiding the game balls toward the front of the game board 31. Equipped with.

The first rolling surface 511 is provided so as to have a depth between the game area and the symbol display device 47. The first rolling surface 511 is located above the upper working port 36, and has a central concave portion 511A that is gently depressed, and two lateral concave portions that are positioned on both left and right sides of the central concave portion 511A and are gently depressed. 511B, and two convex portions 511C located at the boundary between the central concave portion 511A and the lateral concave portion 511B and protruding so as to narrow the horizontal width toward the vertically upper side.

The central concave portion 511A and the lateral concave portion 511B are inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31.
Therefore, the game ball passes through the central concave portion 511A and the lateral concave portion 511B while passing over the convex portion 511C, rolls on the first rolling surface 511, and then is guided along the central concave portion 511A. It will fall through either one of the route of dropping to the path 521 and the route of passing through the lateral concave portion 511B and dropping to the second rolling surface 512.

The second rolling surface 512 is provided so as to have a depth between the game area and the symbol display device 47. The second rolling surface 512 has a concave portion 512A which is located below the lateral concave portion 511B and which is depressed gently.
The recessed portion 512A is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31.
Therefore, the game ball is discharged to the game area after rolling on the second rolling surface 512.

The guide path 521 is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31. The guide path 521 is an introduction part 521A into which a game ball falling along the central concave portion 511A and falling into the guide path 521 can enter, and a game ball entered from the introduction part 521A is discharged to the game area and dropped. And an ejecting section 521B.
Further, the stage 5A is provided with the game ball discharging device 53 provided in the discharging portion 521B of the guide path 521, as in the present embodiment.

According to such a modified example, the same operation and effect as those of the present embodiment can be achieved.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 28 is a front view of the game board according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the stage 5 includes the game ball discharging device 53 provided in the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 53 raises the lower end portion of the closing member 531 to project. It was turned to the open state.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the stage 5 includes a game ball discharging device 54 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 54 includes the closing member 541. This is different from the first embodiment in that the upper end portion (see FIG. 29) is lowered and pivoted so as to project to be in an open state.

FIG. 29 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage.
As shown in FIG. 29, the stage 5 includes the rolling surface 51 and the guide path 52 described above. The stage 5 is formed of a transparent (or semi-transparent) synthetic resin so that the game ball that has entered the guide path 52 can be visually recognized.
Moreover, the stage 5 is provided with the game ball discharge device 54 provided in the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, as described above.
The game ball discharging device 54 extends upward to the rectangular plate-shaped closing member 541 that closes a part of the lower portion of the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52 and the left and right ends of the closing member 541. And a weight member 543 as a biasing member attached to the central position of the lower end of the closing member 541.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54 has a generally U-shape including the closing member 541 and the two rod-shaped bodies 542, and closes the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52. It may have a rectangular frame shape and close the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52.

FIG. 30 is a view showing a cross section of the center of the guide path and the game ball discharging device taken along the vertical direction. FIG. 31 is an enlarged perspective view of the game ball discharging device. 30(A) and 31(A) are diagrams showing a state where the game ball contacts the closing member 541 after the game ball enters the introduction portion 52A of the guide path 52, and FIG. (B) and FIG. 31(B) are views showing a state in which the closing member 541 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31 by the game ball, and FIG. 30(C) shows the game ball on the upper working opening 36. It is a figure which shows the state which entered.

As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the closing member 541 has a contact surface 541A that comes into contact with a game ball discharged from the guide path 52, and two shaft portions 541B formed on each of the left and right end surfaces. ing. Each shaft portion 541B is formed at the lower end portion of the closing member 541 and is axially supported by the stage 5 (see FIG. 32).
Therefore, the stage 5 and each shaft portion 541B function as a support mechanism that rotatably supports the lower end portion of the closing member 541 about a horizontal axis parallel to the game area.

Each rod-shaped body 542 is formed in a prismatic shape that becomes thinner as it goes upward. The interval between the rod-shaped members 542 is wider than that for one game ball.

The operation of the game ball discharging device 54 will be described below.
When the game ball passes through the route for entering the guide path 52, as shown in FIGS. 30(A) and 31(A), the rear guide portion 52C guides the game ball toward the rear of the game board 31. After that, the lower guide portion 52D guides the game board 31 by dropping it downward (see the chain double-dashed line in the figure). After that, the game ball contacts the contact surface 541A of the closing member 541 by being guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E (see the thin arrow in the figure).
Here, since the front guide portion 52E is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31, it is possible to roll and guide the game ball toward the front of the game board 31.

Since the game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E is rolling toward the front of the game board 31, after contacting the contact surface 541A of the closing member 541, As shown in (B) and FIG. 31(B), the closing member 541 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31. Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the lower end of the closing member 541 about the horizontal axis, the closing member 541 is configured so that the upper end of the closing member 541 is lowered and protrudes when the game ball pushes the contact surface 541A. Rotate to (see thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball discharging device 54 is in an open state. After that, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls (see the thin arrow in the figure).

The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 has a high possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 as shown in FIG. 30C (see the thin arrow in the figure). Here, the closing member 541 is rotated so that the upper end portion thereof is lifted by the weight member 543 to be retracted when the game ball separates from the contact surface 541A (see the thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball discharging device 54 is in the closed state.
In the present embodiment, the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 53 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, but may be set to be wider than the diameter of the game ball.

As described above, in this embodiment, the closing member 541 rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 541A, and is immersed when the game ball is not received at the contact surface 541A. To rotate. Therefore, the closing member 541 and the support mechanism are provided so as to be capable of projecting and retracting, and function as a projecting and retracting portion having the contact surface 541A that contacts the game ball discharged from the guide path 52.

FIG. 32 is a view of the inside of the game ball discharging device from the closed state to the closed state via the open state, as seen from above. Specifically, FIG. 32(A) is a diagram showing a state immediately before the game ball comes into contact with the closing member 541, and FIG. 32(B) shows the closing member 541 in front of the game board 31 with the game ball. 32C is a diagram showing a state of being pressed toward, and FIG. 32C is a diagram showing a state immediately after the game ball is separated from the contact surface 541A.

The game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E is rolling toward the front of the game board 31 as shown by the thick arrow in FIG. After contacting the contact surface 541A, the closing member 541 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31, as shown in FIG. Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the lower end of the closing member 541 about the horizontal axis, the closing member 541 is configured so that the upper end of the closing member 541 is lowered and protrudes when the game ball pushes the contact surface 541A. Turn to. As a result, the game ball discharging device 54 is in an open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), the game ball travels along the contact surface 541A of the closing member 541 and is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls. In other words, when the game ball moves away from the contact surface 541A, it travels along the contact surface 541A, and thus falls a distance D away from the front of the game ball. Further, the closing member 541 is rotated so that the upper end portion thereof is lifted by the weight member 543 and is retracted when the game ball is separated from the contact surface 541A. As a result, the game ball discharging device 54 is in the closed state.

FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the game ball discharging device in the opened state.
As shown in FIG. 33, the closing member 541 rotates so that the game ball pushes the contact surface 541A to lower and project the upper end portion thereof. At this time, since each rod-shaped body 542 is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member 541, the rod-shaped members 542 bulge as the occluding member 541 projects. Then, since each rod-shaped body 542 is provided on both sides of the game ball that is ejected from the guide path 52 and falls by projecting, it is ejected from the guide path 52 and enters the upper working opening 36. The contact between a highly likely game ball and another game ball flowing down the game area is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, each rod-shaped body 542 is likely to be ejected from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working port 36 by being projected and retracted as the projecting and retracting portion is projected and retracted. It functions as a restriction unit that restricts the contact between a high game ball and another game ball flowing down in the game area.
In the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54 makes contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36 and another game ball flowing down in the game area. It functions as a contact control means for controlling.
In the present embodiment, each rod-shaped body 542 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, but at least one side of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52 ( For example, it may be provided on the left side).

FIG. 34 is a view of the game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion of the guide path as viewed from above. Specifically, FIG. 34(A) shows a state in which the intervals of the nails 44a3 that are horizontally installed at two positions above and below the upper working port 36 are set to be wider as the distance from the game board 31 is increased. FIG. 34(B) is a diagram showing a state in which the intervals of the nails 44a3 horizontally installed at the two left and right positions above the upper working port 36 are set to be narrower as the distance from the game board 31 is increased. Is.

The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 has a high possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 as shown in FIG.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the nail 44a3 and the upper operation port 36 function as a ball entering means capable of entering the game ball dropped from the stage 5.

At this time, as described above, the game ball travels along the contact surface 541A when it is separated from the contact surface 541A, and therefore falls a distance D away from the front surface of the game ball. It will be.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the projecting and retracting portion guides the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the front of the game board 31 at the contact surface 541A, so that the game board 31 is moved to this game ball. It guides you to drop the far side of the board.

Here, as shown in FIG. 34(A), when the distance between the nails 44a3 is set to increase as the distance from the game board 31 increases, the game balls discharged from the guide path 52 are the game boards. Since it falls far away from the board surface of 31, it is in an advantageous state that it is easy to enter the upper working opening 36. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are more likely to enter the upper working opening 36 as compared with the case where the intervals of the nails 44a3 are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board 31. It is in a state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 34(B), when the distance between the nails 44a3 is set to be narrower as the distance from the game board 31 is increased, the game balls discharged from the guide path 52 are the game balls 31. Since it falls far away from the board surface, it is difficult to enter the upper working opening 36, which is a disadvantageous state. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are less likely to enter the upper working opening 36 as compared with the case where the distance between the nails 44a3 is set to be wider as the distance from the game board 31 increases. It is in a state.
Therefore, the advantage/disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is the same as the advantage/disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, and has a relationship of promoting this.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) The stage 5 is a game ball discharging device 54 that restricts contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36 and another game ball flowing down in the game area. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 can be highly likely to enter the upper working opening 36 without being disturbed by another game ball flowing down the game area. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can allow the player to comfortably play the game.
(2) The game ball ejecting device 54 protrudes by receiving the game ball on the contact surface 541A, and the projecting and retracting portion that is recessed when the game ball is not received on the contact surface 541A, and the projecting and retracting portion. Since each bar-shaped body 542 that bulges/collapses along with the bulging is provided, the movement of the gaming sphere flowing down the game area is not hindered when the abutting surface 541A is not receiving the gaming sphere.

(3) Each rod-shaped body 542 is likely to be discharged from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working opening 36 by projecting, in other words, receiving the game ball at the contact surface 541A. Since the contact between the game ball and the other game balls flowing down the game area is regulated, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is actuated on without being disturbed by other game balls flowing down the game area. The possibility of entering the mouth 36 can be increased.
(4) Since each rod-shaped body 542 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and falling, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 interferes with other game balls flowing down the game area. It is possible to reliably increase the possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 without being hit.

(5) The closing member 541 rotates so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface 541A, and rotates so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface 541A. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member 541 and the support mechanism.
(6) Since each rod-shaped body 542 is provided by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 541A and is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member 541 that is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface 541A. The occluding member 541 can be projected and retracted.

(7) Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the lower end of the closing member 541 about the horizontal axis, the closing member 541 lowers the upper end of the closing member 541 by pushing the contact surface 541A. By rotating so as to project and the game ball separating from the contact surface 541A, the upper end portion thereof can be raised by the weight member 543 and rotated so as to be immersed. Here, since the projecting and retracting portion does not include a mechanical element such as a spring, the projecting and retracting portion is unlikely to deteriorate over time, and will not be left alone.
(8) The advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is the same as the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, and is a relation that promotes this. 10 can reduce the influence of the setting of each nail 44a3 on the ease of entering the upper working opening 36.
(9) Since the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 54 is set to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is another game ball flowing down in the game area. The possibility of reliably entering the upper working opening 36 can be increased without being hindered by.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the projecting/withdrawing portion guides the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the front of the game board 31 at the contact surface 541A, so that this game ball. Further, the game board 31 is guided so as to be dropped on the far side of the board surface.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54 guides the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the front of the game board 31, so that the game ball drops on the far side of the board surface of the game board 31. It also functions as a distant guide means for guiding the user.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54 has both the functions of the contact restricting means and the distance guide means, but when only the function of the distance guide means is exerted, each rod-shaped body 542 is It does not have to be provided.

In addition, in the present embodiment, each rod-shaped body 542 is sunk along with the swelling and sunk of the sunk portion, and is projected to project another game ball that flows down the game area (the game ball discharged from the guide path 52). It also functions as a game ball interference unit that interferes with a different game ball).
According to this, the stage 5 can diversify the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area, and can improve the player's attention to the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stage 5 includes a rolling surface 51 and a guide path 52, and the guide path 52 introduces a game ball that rolls on the rolling surface 51 and an introducing portion 52A into which the game ball can enter. It was provided with a discharging portion 52B that discharges the game balls entered from the portion 52A to the game area and drops them. In addition, the guide path 52 is guided to the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C and the rear guide portion 52C that guides the game balls entering the introduction portion 52A toward the rear of the game board 31. A lower guide portion 52D that guides the game ball by dropping it toward the lower side of the game board 31, and a game ball guided toward the lower side of the game board 31 by the lower guide portion 52D toward the front of the game board 31. After the guide, the front guide portion 52E for discharging and dropping from the discharging portion 52B provided in the game area was provided.

On the other hand, the stage may include a rolling surface and a guide path having a structure other than this. In short, the stage is a rolling surface for rolling a game ball flowing down the game area, and a guide path for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface. The guide path may have a game ball discharge portion provided in the game area.

FIG. 35 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage according to the modification of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 35, the stage 5B includes a rolling surface 513 that rolls a game ball that flows down the game area.
The rolling surface 513 is provided so as to have a depth between the game area and the symbol display device 47. The rolling surface 513 is located above the upper working port 36 and has a gently-sloping guide path 513A, and two side concave portions 513B that are located on both left and right sides of the guide path 513A and have a gentle recess. It has two convex portions 513C located at the boundary between the path 513A and the side concave portion 513B and protruding so as to narrow the horizontal width toward the vertically upper side.

The guide path 513A and the lateral recessed portion 513B are inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31.
Therefore, the game ball travels over the guide path 513A and the side concave section 513B while passing over the convex portion 513C, rolls on the rolling surface 513, and then falls on the guide area 513A to the game area. It will fall through either of the route and the route that travels along the side concave portion 513B and falls into the game area.

As described above, the guide path 513A is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31. The guide path 513A includes a discharge portion 513A1 that discharges and drops the game ball into the game area.
Further, the stage 5B is provided with the game ball discharging device 54 provided in the discharging portion 513A1 of the guide path 513A, as in the present embodiment.

Similar to the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54 has a rectangular plate-shaped closing member 541 that closes a part of the lower portion of the discharging portion 513A1 of the guide path 513A, and an upper portion on each of left and right end portions of the closing member 541. Two bar-shaped members 542 are formed so as to extend toward and a weight member 543 as a biasing member attached to the central position of the lower end of the closing member 541.
The closing member 541 has a contact surface 541A that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path 513A, and two shaft portions 541B formed on each of the left and right end surfaces. Each shaft portion 541B is formed at the lower end portion of the closing member 541 and is axially supported by the stage 5B. Specifically, each shaft portion 541B is pivotally supported by 513C1 provided in front of the game board 31 so as to be adjacent to the convex portion 513C.

According to such a modified example, the same operation and effect as those of the present embodiment can be achieved.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 36 is a front view of the game board according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the stage 5 includes the game ball discharging device 53 provided in the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 53 raises the lower end portion of the closing member 531 to project. It was turned to the open state.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the stage 5 includes a game ball discharging device 55 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 55 is a left side closing member. This is different from the first embodiment in that the horizontal end portions of 551 and the right-side closing member 552 (see FIG. 37) are pushed out and rotated so as to project to be in an open state.

FIG. 37 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage.
As shown in FIG. 37, the stage 5 includes the rolling surface 51 and the guide path 52 described above. The stage 5 is formed of a transparent (or semi-transparent) synthetic resin so that the game ball that has entered the guide path 52 can be visually recognized.
Further, the stage 5 is provided with the game ball discharging device 55 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52 as described above.
The game ball discharging device 55 includes a rectangular plate-shaped left side closing member 551 that closes the left side half of the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and a rectangular plate-shaped right side closing member 552 that closes the right side half.
In the present embodiment, the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552 close the entire discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, but at least a part thereof may be closed.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a cross section of the center of the guide path and the game ball discharging device taken along the vertical direction. Note that FIG. 38(A) is a diagram showing a state in which a game ball has entered the introduction portion 52A of the guide path 52, and FIG. 38(B) shows that the game ball is on the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552. It is a figure which shows the state which contacted, and FIG.38(C) is a figure which shows the state which the game ball entered the upper operation opening 36.

As shown in FIG. 38, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 are abutting surfaces 551A and 552A that come into contact with the game balls discharged from the guide path 52, and two shaft portions formed on the upper and lower end surfaces, respectively. 551B and 552B, and biasing members 551C and 552C that bias the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 to retract. Each shaft portion 551B is formed at the left end portion of the left blocking member 551 and is axially supported by the stage 5 (see FIG. 39). Each shaft portion 552B is formed at the right end portion of the right blocking member 552 and is axially supported by the stage 5 (see FIG. 39).
Therefore, the stage 5 and the shaft portions 551B and 552B function as a support mechanism that rotatably supports the left end portion of the left side closing member 551 and the right end portion of the right side closing member 552 about a vertical axis parallel to the game area.
In this embodiment, the biasing members 551C and 552C employ torsion coil springs, but other springs may be used as long as the biasing members 551C and 552C can be biased to retract the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552. Alternatively, a member other than the spring may be used.

The operation of the game ball discharging device 55 will be described below.
When the game ball passes through the route for entering the guide path 52, as shown in FIG. 38(A), after being guided toward the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C, the lower plan In the inside 52D, the game board 31 is dropped and guided downward (see the chain double-dashed line in the figure). Then, the game ball is guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E (see the thin arrow in the figure).
Here, since the front guide portion 52E is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31, it is possible to roll and guide the game ball toward the front of the game board 31.

Since the game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E is rolling toward the front of the game board 31, as shown in FIG. After contacting the contact surface 551A and the contact surface 552A of the right blocking member 552, the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 are pressed toward the front of the game board 31. Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the left end portion of the left-side closing member 551 and the right end portion of the right-side closing member 552 about the vertical axis, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 are contact surfaces 551A of the game balls. , 552A, the horizontal end is pushed out and rotated so as to project. As a result, the game ball discharging device 55 is in the open state. After that, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls (see the thin arrow in the figure).

The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 has a high possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 as shown in FIG. 38(C) (see a thin arrow in the figure). Here, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 rotate so that the horizontal ends thereof are pulled back by the urging members 551C and 552C when the game ball separates from the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, and are retracted. .. As a result, the game ball discharging device 55 is in the closed state.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 55 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, but may be set to be wider than the diameter of the game ball.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 rotate so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, and contact the contact surfaces 551A and 552A. Rotate to immerse when not receiving the game ball. Therefore, the left side closing member 551, the right side closing member 552, and the support mechanism are provided so as to be capable of projecting and retracting, and function as a projecting and retracting portion having contact surfaces 551A and 552A that come into contact with the game balls discharged from the guide path 52. To do.

FIG. 39 is a view of the inside of the game ball discharging device from the closed state to the closed state via the open state as seen from above. Specifically, FIG. 39(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball is in contact with the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552, and FIG. 32(B) is a left side closing member 551 in the game ball. FIG. 32C is a diagram showing a state in which the right blocking member 552 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31, and FIG. 32C is a diagram showing a state immediately after the game ball is separated from the contact surfaces 551A and 551B. ..

The game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E is rolling toward the front of the game board 31 as shown by the thick arrow in FIG. After contacting the contact surface 551A of 551 and the contact surface 552A of the right blocking member 552, the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 are moved toward the front of the game board 31, as shown in FIG. 39(B). Press. Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the left end portion of the left-side closing member 551 and the right end portion of the right-side closing member 552 about the vertical axis, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 are contact surfaces 551A of the game balls. , 552A, the horizontal end is pushed out and rotated so as to project. As a result, the game ball discharging device 55 is in the open state. Then, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls, as shown in FIG. 39(C). Further, the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552 rotate so that the horizontal ends thereof are pulled back by the biasing members 551C and 552C when the game ball separates from the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, and are retracted. As a result, the game ball discharging device 55 is in the closed state.

FIG. 40 is a perspective view showing the game ball discharging device in the open state.
As shown in FIG. 40, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 are configured so that the game balls push out the horizontal ends thereof by pushing the contact surfaces 551A and 552A (see FIGS. 38 and 39). Turn to. At this time, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 are provided on both sides of the game ball that is ejected from the guide path 52 and dropped by projecting, and thus is ejected from the guide path 52 and operated upward. The contact between the game ball that is likely to enter the mouth 36 and another game ball that flows down the game area is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 project and retract along with the projecting and retracting of the projecting and retracting portion, and are ejected from the guide path 52 to the upper working port 36 by projecting. It functions as a restriction unit that restricts contact between a game ball that is likely to enter the ball and another game ball that flows down in the game area.
In the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 55 makes contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36 and another game ball flowing down in the game area. It functions as a contact control means for controlling.
In the present embodiment, the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 are provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, but of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52. It may be provided on at least one side (for example, the left side). In other words, the game ball discharging device 55 may include only one of the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552.

Further, the game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 is likely to enter the upper working opening 36 via the nail 44a3, as in the first embodiment.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the nail 44a3 and the upper operation port 36 function as a ball entering means capable of entering the game ball dropped from the stage 5.

At this time, the game ball is pressed toward the rear of the game board 31 by the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 and the biasing members 551C and 552C when leaving the contact surfaces 551A and 552A. , Will fall near the board surface of the game board 31.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the projecting and retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 at the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, thereby causing the game ball to move toward the game ball. It guides to drop the vicinity of the board surface of the game board 31.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) The stage 5 is a game ball discharge device 55 that restricts contact between the game ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path 52 and enters the upper working opening 36 and another game ball that flows down in the game area. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 can be highly likely to enter the upper working opening 36 without being disturbed by another game ball flowing down the game area. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can allow the player to comfortably play the game.
(2) The game ball ejecting device 55 is projected by receiving the game ball on the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, and the projecting and retracting portion that is recessed when the game ball is not received on the contact surfaces 551A and 552A. Since it is provided with a restricting portion that is projected and retracted as the projecting and retracting portion is collapsed, when the game ball is not received on the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area is obstructed. There is no.

(3) The left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552 are ejected from the guide path 52 to the upper operating port 36 by projecting, in other words, receiving the game ball at the contact surfaces 551A and 552A. Since the contact between the game ball having a high possibility of entering the ball and another game ball flowing down the game area is regulated, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 interferes with other game balls flowing down the game area. It is possible to increase the possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 without being hit.
(4) The left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 are provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, so that the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 flows down in the game area, etc. It is possible to reliably increase the possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 without being disturbed by the game ball.

(5) The left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 rotate so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, and the game ball separates from the contact surfaces 551A and 552A. Rotate to be immersed. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552, and the support mechanism.
(6) Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the left end portion of the left-side closing member 551 and the right end portion of the right-side closing member 552 about the vertical axis, the left-side closing member 551 and the right-side closing member 552 are hit by a game ball. By pushing the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, the horizontal ends are pushed out and rotated so as to project, and the game balls are separated from the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, so that the horizontal ends are biased by the biasing members 551C and 552C. It can be rotated so that it can be pulled back and immersed.

(7) Since the restricting portion is the left side closing member 551 and the right side closing member 552, the game ball discharging device 55 has a simple configuration including only the plate-like left side closing member 551 and the plate-like right side closing member 552. be able to.
(8) Since the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is opposite to the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, the pachinko machine 10 can be operated toward the upper working port 36. The influence of the setting of each nail 44a3 on the ease of entering the ball can be weakened.
(9) Since the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 55 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is another game ball flowing down in the game area. The possibility of reliably entering the upper working opening 36 can be increased without being hindered by.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the projecting and retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 at the contact surfaces 551A and 552A, Guides are made so that the vicinity of the board surface of the game board 31 is dropped onto this game ball.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 55 presses the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31, so that the game ball drops near the board surface of the game board 31. It also functions as a vicinity guide means for guiding the user to do so.

In addition, the vicinity guide means arranges a magnet or the like at a position on the back side of the game board 31 corresponding to the passage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52, so that the vicinity of the board surface of the game board 31 falls on the game ball. It may be configured to be easy.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the left blocking member 551 and the right blocking member 552 project and retract with the projecting and retracting of the projecting and retracting portion, and by projecting, another gaming ball flowing down the game area (from the guide path 52). It also functions as a game ball interference unit that interferes with a game ball different from the discharged game ball).
According to this, the stage 5 can diversify the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area, and can improve the player's attention to the game.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 41 is a front view of a game board according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the stage 5 includes the game ball discharging device 53 provided in the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 53 raises the lower end portion of the closing member 531 to project. It was turned to the open state.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the stage 5 includes a game ball discharging device 56 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 56 includes the closing member 561. (See FIG. 42) is different from the first embodiment in that it is moved forward so as to project to be in an open state.

FIG. 42 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the stage.
As shown in FIG. 42, the stage 5 includes the rolling surface 51 and the guide path 52 described above. The stage 5 is formed of a transparent (or semi-transparent) synthetic resin so that the game ball that has entered the guide path 52 can be visually recognized.

As described above, the guide path 52 discharges and drops the introduction part 52A into which the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 51 can enter and the game ball entered from the introduction part 52A to the game area. And a discharge part 52B.
In addition, the guide path 52 is guided to the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C and the rear guide portion 52C that guides the game balls entering the introduction portion 52A toward the rear of the game board 31. A lower guide portion 52D1 that guides the game ball by dropping it toward the lower side of the game board 31, and a game ball guided toward the lower side of the game board 31 by the lower guide portion 52D1 toward the front of the game board 31. After guiding, it is provided with a front guide portion 52E1 for discharging and dropping from a discharging portion 52B provided in the game area. Here, the lower guide portion 52D1 and the front guide portion 52E1 are arranged at a predetermined interval.

In addition, the stage 5 is provided with the game ball discharging device 56 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52 as described above.
The game ball discharging device 56 has a rectangular plate-shaped closing member 561 that closes the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, two side walls 562 formed at the left and right ends of the closing member 561, and each side wall 562. One end is attached to the flange portion 562A formed in the above, and two urging members 563 that urge the closing member 561 to be retracted are provided.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the closing member 561 closes the entire discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52, but at least a part thereof may be closed.
Further, in the present embodiment, each biasing member 563 employs a coiled spring, but other springs may be used as long as the biasing member 561 can be biased to be retracted. It may be a member.

FIG. 43 is a view showing a cross section of the center of the guide path and the game ball discharging device taken along the vertical direction. Note that FIG. 43(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball has entered the introduction portion 52A of the guide path 52, and FIG. 43(B) shows a state in which the game ball has contacted the closing member 561. FIG. 43(C) is a diagram showing a state in which a game ball has entered the upper working port 36.

As shown in FIG. 43, the closing member 561 has a contact surface 561A that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path 52.
Each side wall 562 is formed so as to be orthogonal to the closing member 561, and is also formed in a rectangular plate shape. And the space|interval of each side wall 562 is wider than one game ball. Further, each side wall 562 is supported by being placed on the upper surface of the front guide portion 52E1. Therefore, each side wall 562 and the front guide portion 52E1 function as a support mechanism that supports the closing member 561 so as to be movable back and forth from the rear of the game board 31 toward the front.
Each collar 562A is a rectangular plate-shaped portion formed on the upper end of each side wall 562. Each collar portion 562A is located in the gap between the lower guide portion 52D1 and the front guide portion 52E1. In other words, each collar 562A is formed at a position that does not hinder the closure member 561 from moving forward and backward.

The operation of the game ball discharging device 56 will be described below.
When the game ball passes through the route for entering the guide path 52, as shown in FIG. 43(A), after being guided toward the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C, the lower plan In the inside 52D1, it is dropped toward the lower side of the game board 31 and guided (see the chain double-dashed line in the figure). After that, the game ball is guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E1 (see the thin arrow in the figure).
Here, since the front guide portion 52E1 is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31, it is possible to roll and guide the game ball toward the front of the game board 31.

Since the game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E1 is rolling toward the front of the game board 31, as shown in FIG. After contacting the surface 561A, the closing member 561 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31. The support mechanism supports the closing member 561 so as to be able to move forward and backward from the rear of the game board 31, so that the closing member 561 moves forward so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface 561A (FIG. See the thick arrow). As a result, the game ball discharging device 56 is in an open state. After that, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls (see the thin arrow in the figure).

The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 has a high possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 as shown in FIG. 43(C) (see the thin arrow in the figure). Here, the closing member 561 retracts so that the gaming ball moves away from the contact surface 561A so as to be retracted (see a thick arrow in the drawing). As a result, the game ball discharging device 56 is in the closed state.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 56 is set to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball, but may be set to be wider than the diameter of the game ball.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the closing member 561 moves forward so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A, and retracts when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A. To retreat. Therefore, the closing member 561 and the support mechanism are provided so as to be capable of projecting and retracting, and function as a projecting and retracting portion having a contact surface 561A that contacts the game ball discharged from the guide path 52.

FIG. 44 is a view of the inside of the game ball discharging device from the closed state through the open state to the closed state again as seen from above. Specifically, 42(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball is in contact with the closing member 561, and FIG. 44(B) shows the closing member 561 directed toward the front of the game board 31 with the game ball. FIG. 44(C) is a diagram showing a state in which the gaming ball is pressed, and a state immediately after the game ball separates from the contact surface 561A.

Since the game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E1 is rolling toward the front of the game board 31 as indicated by the thick arrow in FIG. 44(A), the closing member 561. After contacting the contact surface 561A, the closing member 561 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31, as shown in FIG. The support mechanism supports the closing member 561 so as to be able to move forward and backward from the rear of the game board 31, so that the closing member 561 moves forward so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface 561A. As a result, the game ball discharging device 56 is in an open state. After that, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls, as shown in FIG. 44(C). In addition, the closing member 561 retracts so that the game ball moves away from the contact surface 561A so as to be retracted. As a result, the game ball discharging device 56 is in the closed state.

FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing the game ball discharging device in the open state.
As shown in FIG. 45, the closing member 561 advances so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface 561A (see FIGS. 43 and 44). At this time, since each side wall 562 is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member 561, the side wall 562 is projected and retracted as the closing member 561 is projected and retracted. Then, each side wall 562 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52 by projecting, so that it can be discharged from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working opening 36. The contact between the highly effective game ball and another game ball flowing down in the game area is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, each side wall 562 is likely to be ejected from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working opening 36 by projecting and retracting as the projecting and retracting portion projects. It functions as a restriction unit that restricts contact between a high game ball and another game ball flowing down in the game area.
Then, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharge device 56 makes contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36 and another game ball flowing down in the game area. It functions as a contact control means for controlling.
In the present embodiment, each side wall 562 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, but at least one side of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52 (for example, It should be provided on the left side).

Further, the game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 is likely to enter the upper working opening 36 via the nail 44a3, as in the first embodiment.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the nail 44a3 and the upper operation port 36 function as a ball entering means capable of entering the game ball dropped from the stage 5.

At this time, since the game ball is pressed toward the rear of the game board 31 by the closing member 561 and the biasing member 563 when it is separated from the contact surface 561A, it falls near the board surface of the game board 31. Will be done.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the projecting and retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 at the contact surface 561A, thereby causing the game board to move to the game board. It is guided so that the vicinity of the board surface of 31 is dropped.

According to this embodiment as described above, the following actions and effects can be achieved.
(1) The stage 5 is a game ball discharge device 56 that restricts contact between the game ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path 52 and enters the upper working opening 36, and another game ball that flows down in the game area. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 can be highly likely to enter the upper working opening 36 without being disturbed by another game ball flowing down the game area. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can allow the player to comfortably play the game.
(2) The game ball discharging device 56 projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A, and the projecting and retracting portion that is recessed when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A, and the projecting and retracting portion. Since each side wall 562 that bulges/collapses as it rushes and sinks is provided, it does not hinder the movement of the game sphere flowing down the game area when the game sphere is not received at the contact surface 561A.

(3) Each side wall 562 is likely to be discharged from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working opening 36 by projecting, in other words, receiving a game ball at the contact surface 561A. Since the contact between the ball and another game ball flowing down the game area is regulated, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is not disturbed by another game ball flowing down the game area, and the upper operating port The possibility of entering the ball can be increased.
(4) Since each side wall 562 is provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is obstructed by other game balls flowing down the game area. It is possible to surely increase the possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 without causing the occurrence.

(5) When the blocking member 561 receives the game ball at the contact surface 561A, it moves forward so as to project, and retracts so as to sink when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A. In other words, the closing member 561 moves forward so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface 561A, and retracts so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface 561A. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member 561 and the support mechanism.
(6) Each side wall 562 is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member 561 that protrudes by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface 561A. The closing member 561 can be projected and retracted as it is projected and retracted.

(7) Since the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is opposite to the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, the pachinko machine 10 is directed to the upper working port 36. The influence of the setting of each nail 44a3 on the ease of entering the ball can be weakened.
(8) Since the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 56 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 is another game ball flowing down in the game area. The possibility of reliably entering the upper working opening 36 can be increased without being hindered by.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the projecting/withdrawing portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31 at the contact surface 561A, so that the game is performed. The ball is guided so as to fall near the board surface of the game board 31.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 56 presses the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the rear of the game board 31, so that the game ball drops near the board surface of the game board 31. It also functions as a vicinity guide means for guiding the user to do so.

In addition, the vicinity guide means arranges a magnet or the like at a position on the back side of the game board 31 corresponding to the passage of the game ball discharged from the guide path 52, so that the vicinity of the board surface of the game board 31 falls on the game ball. It may be configured to be easy.

In addition, in the present embodiment, each side wall 562 is sunk along with the swelling and sinking of the sunk portion, and by projecting, another game ball flowing down the game area (a game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and Also functions as a game ball interference unit that interferes with different game balls).
According to this, the stage 5 can diversify the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area, and can improve the player's attention to the game.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the parts that have already been described are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 46 is a front view of the game board according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
In the second embodiment, the stage 5 includes a game ball discharging device 54 provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and the game ball discharging device 54 lowers the upper end portion of the closing member 541 to project. It was turned to the open state.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, the stage 5 is adjacent to the game ball discharging device 54A provided in the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52 and the left side of the game ball discharging device 54A. It is different from the second embodiment in that it is provided with a game ball guiding device 57 provided.
Although the game ball guiding device 57 is provided adjacent to the left side of the game ball ejecting device 54A in the present embodiment, it may be provided adjacent to the right side or adjacent to both sides. May be.

FIG. 47 is an enlarged perspective view of the game ball discharging device and the game ball guiding device. Specifically, FIG. 47(A) is a diagram showing a state where the game ball is in contact with the closing member 541, and FIG. 47(B) is a view showing the closing member 541 in front of the game board 31 with the game ball. It is a figure which shows the state pressed toward.
As shown in FIG. 47, the game ball discharging device 54A has a rectangular plate-shaped closing member 541 that closes a part of the lower portion of the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52, and a right end portion of the closing member 541 is directed upward. A rod-shaped body 542 formed to extend and a weight member 543 as a biasing member attached to the central position of the lower end portion of the closing member 541 are provided.
In the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54A has a generally U-shape including the closing member 541 and the two rod-shaped bodies 542, and closes the discharging portion 52B of the guide path 52. It may have a rectangular frame shape and close the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52.

The closing member 541 has a contact surface 541A that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path 52, and two shaft portions 541B formed on each of the left and right end surfaces. Each shaft portion 541B is formed at the lower end portion of the closing member 541 and is axially supported by the stage 5.
Therefore, the stage 5 and each shaft portion 541B function as a support mechanism that rotatably supports the lower end portion of the closing member 541 about a horizontal axis parallel to the game area.

Also, the game ball discharging device 54A of the second embodiment in that the game ball discharging device 54A is provided with a plate-shaped member 544 formed so as to extend upward at the left end portion of the closing member 541. different.
The plate-shaped body 544 is formed in a semi-disk shape so as to bulge rearward of the game board 31. Further, the plate-shaped body 544 is provided at a position slightly offset toward the rear of the game board 31 with respect to the rod-shaped body 542.
The distance between the rod-shaped body 542 and the plate-shaped body 544 is wider than that for one game ball.

The game ball guide device 57 includes a substantially rectangular plate-shaped substrate 571 provided adjacent to the left side of the closing member 541, and a weight member 572 attached to the central position of the lower end of the substrate 571.
The substrate 571 is located at the end portion on the side of the game ball discharging device 54A and the inclined surface 571A that is inclined so as to reduce the plate thickness toward the side of the game ball discharging device 54A, and the plate-shaped body of the game ball discharging device 54A. It has an abutting portion 571B that abuts against the 544, and a hinge portion 571C provided so as to project from the central position of the lower end portion thereof.
The hinge portion 571C includes two shaft portions 571D formed on each of the left and right end surfaces, and each shaft portion 571D is pivotally supported by the stage 5.
Therefore, the stage 5 and each shaft portion 571D function as a holding device support mechanism that supports the lower end portion of the substrate 571 rotatably around a horizontal axis parallel to the game area.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the stage 5 is different from the second embodiment in that the stage 5 has a portion for accommodating the substrate 571 and the weight member 572, a portion for supporting each shaft portion 571D, and the like.
Further, the substrate 571 is flush with the board surface of the game board 31 in the state of being accommodated in the stage 5 (see FIG. 47(A)).

FIG. 48 is a view showing a cross section of the center of the guide path and the game ball guide device, taken along the vertical direction. FIG. 49 is an enlarged front view of the vicinity of the game ball discharging device and the game ball guiding device. 48(A) and FIG. 49(A) are diagrams showing a state where the game ball contacts the closing member 541 after the game ball enters the introduction portion 52A of the guide path 52, and FIG. (B) and FIG. 49(B) are views showing a state in which the closing member 541 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31 by the game ball, and FIG. 48(C) and FIG. 49(C) show the upper part. It is a figure which shows the state in which the game ball entered the operating port 36. Further, FIG. 47A described above is a perspective view corresponding to FIG. 48A and FIG. 49A, and FIG. 47B corresponds to FIG. 48B and FIG. 49B. FIG.

Hereinafter, operations of the game ball discharging device 54A and the game ball guiding device 57 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 48 and appropriately with reference to FIGS. 47 and 49.

When the game ball passes through the route for entering the guide path 52, as shown in FIG. 48(A), after being guided toward the rear of the game board 31 by the rear guide portion 52C, the lower plan In the inside 52D, the game board 31 is dropped and guided downward (see the chain double-dashed line in the figure). After that, the game ball contacts the contact surface 541A of the closing member 541 by being guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E (see the thin arrow in the figure).
Here, since the front guide portion 52E is inclined so as to descend toward the front of the game board 31, it is possible to roll and guide the game ball toward the front of the game board 31.

Since the game ball guided toward the front of the game board 31 by the front guide portion 52E is rolling toward the front of the game board 31, after contacting the contact surface 541A of the closing member 541, As shown in (B), the closing member 541 is pressed toward the front of the game board 31. Since the support mechanism rotatably supports the lower end of the closing member 541 about the horizontal axis, the closing member 541 is configured so that the upper end of the closing member 541 is lowered and protrudes when the game ball pushes the contact surface 541A. Rotate to (see thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball discharging device 54A is in an open state.

Further, since the holding device support mechanism rotatably supports the lower end portion of the substrate 571 about the horizontal axis, the substrate 571 has a plate-like body 544 as shown in FIGS. 47(B) and 49(B). Pushes the abutting portion 571B to lower the upper end of the abutting portion 571B and rotate it so as to project. In other words, the substrate 571 rotates with the rotation of the closing member 541. As a result, the game ball guiding device 57 is in the open state.

After that, the game ball is discharged from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 and falls (see the thin arrow in the figure).
The game ball discharged and dropped from the discharge portion 52B of the guide path 52 has a high possibility of entering the upper working opening 36 as shown in FIG. 48(C) (see the thin arrow in the figure). Here, the closing member 541 is rotated so that the upper end portion thereof is lifted by the weight member 543 to be retracted when the game ball separates from the contact surface 541A (see the thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball discharging device 54A is in the closed state.
In the present embodiment, the distance between the nail 44a3 and the game ball discharging device 54A is set smaller than the diameter of the game ball, but may be set wider than the diameter of the game ball.

Further, the board 571 rotates so that the upper end of the plate-like body 544 moves away from the contact portion 571B so that the weight member 572 raises the upper end of the board 571 to sink (see the thick arrow in the figure). In other words, the substrate 571 rotates with the rotation of the closing member 541. As a result, the game ball guiding device 57 is in the closed state.

As described above, in this embodiment, the closing member 541 rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface 541A, and is immersed when the game ball is not received at the contact surface 541A. To rotate. Therefore, the closing member 541 and the support mechanism are provided so as to be capable of projecting and retracting, and function as a projecting and retracting portion having the contact surface 541A that contacts the game ball discharged from the guide path 52.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the rod-shaped body 542, the plate-shaped body 544, and the game ball guiding device 57 plunge with the plunging of the plunging portion, and by projecting, another game flowing down the game area. It also functions as a game ball interference unit that interferes with the ball (a game ball different from the game ball discharged from the guide path 52).

FIG. 50 is an enlarged perspective view of the game ball discharging device and the game ball guiding device. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a cross section of the center of the guide path and the game ball guiding device, taken along the vertical direction. Specifically, FIG. 50(A) and FIG. 51(A) are diagrams showing a state in which the game ball is placed on the inclined surface 571A after the game ball guiding device 57 is opened, and FIG. B) and FIG. 51(B) are diagrams showing a state in which the game ball discharging device 54A is in a closed state, and FIG. 51(C) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball guiding device 57 is in a closed state. Is.

The operations of the game ball discharging device 54A and the game ball guiding device 57 will be described below with reference to FIG.

When the game ball is placed on the inclined surface 571A after the game ball guiding device 57 is opened, the game ball hits the plate surface of the plate-shaped member 544 as shown in FIG. 51(A). Touch and stand still.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of a route on which the game ball is placed on the inclined surface after the game ball guiding device is opened. Specifically, FIG. 52(A) is a diagram showing a game ball that falls along the inclined surface 51B1 of the concave portion 51B of the stage 5 and falls into the game area, and FIG. 52(B) shows the game on the inclined surface 571A. FIG. 52C is a diagram showing a state in which the balls are placed, and FIG. 52C is a diagram showing a state in which the game balls fall from the left side of the substrate 571 along the inclination of the inclined surface 571A. Note that FIG. 52B is a front view corresponding to FIGS. 50A and 51A, and FIG. 52C is a front view corresponding to FIGS. 50B and 51B. It is a figure.

Here, as a route on which the game ball is placed on the inclined surface 571A after the game ball guiding device 57 is opened, for example, as shown in FIG. 52A, the inclined surface 51B1 of the concave portion 51B of the stage 5 is shown. The game ball that has fallen to the game area along the route is repelled by the nail 44a4, so that there is a route to be placed on the inclined surface 571A as shown by the solid arrow in FIG. 52(B) and the two-dot chain line arrow.

After that, as shown in FIG. 51(B), when the game ball discharging device 54A is in the closed state by discharging the game ball, the plate-shaped member 544 rises as the closing member 541 rises. Therefore, the game ball placed on the inclined surface 571A of the game ball guiding device 57 travels along the inclination of the inclined surface 571A from the left side of the substrate 571 as shown in FIGS. 50(B) and 52(C). It falls (see arrow in the figure).
A game ball dropped from the left side of the substrate 571 is highly likely to enter the upper working opening 36 as shown in FIG. 51(C) (see a thin arrow in the figure). After that, the substrate 571 rotates so that the plate member 544 moves away from the contact portion 571B, and the upper end portion thereof is lifted by the weight member 572 to be retracted (see the thick arrow in the figure). As a result, the game ball guiding device 57 is in the closed state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball guiding device 57 temporarily places the game ball flowing down in the game area and guides it to the upper working opening 36. In addition, the game ball guiding device 57 projects with the projection of the closing member 541, and when a game ball flowing down the game area is placed, after guiding the game ball to the upper working port 36, the closing member 541. Immerse yourself independently of the immersion.
In the present embodiment, the game ball guiding device 57, when a game ball flowing down in the game area is placed, guides the game ball to the upper operation port 36 and then independently of the closing of the closing member 541. However, the immersion may be performed in synchronization with the immersion of the blocking member 541. In short, the game ball guiding device may be sunk with the sunk portion.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the plate-shaped member 544 is likely to be ejected from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working port 36 by being projected and retracted as the closing member 541 is projected and retracted. It functions as a guidance regulation means for regulating contact between the game ball and another game ball placed on the game ball guide device 57.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the stage 5 includes the plate-shaped member 544, but it does not have to include the plate-shaped member 544.

According to the present embodiment as described above, the same actions and effects as those of the second embodiment can be obtained, and the following actions and effects can be obtained.
(1) The stage 5 is provided with a game ball interfering unit that interferes with the game ball flowing down the game area by projecting and retracting as the projecting and retracting section moves, so that the game ball flowing down the game area. It is possible to diversify the movements of the game and improve the player's attention to the game.
(2) The projecting and retracting portion and the game ball interference portion project by receiving the game ball on the contact surface 541A, and retract when not receiving the game ball on the contact surface 541A. Therefore, when the game ball is not received, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area is not hindered.

(3) The game ball interfering unit is provided with the game ball guiding device 57 for temporarily placing the game ball flowing down in the game area and guiding the game ball to the upper working opening 36, so that the contact surface 541A receives the game ball. When it protrudes by this, the game ball flowing down the game area can be temporarily placed by the game ball guiding device 57 and guided to the upper working port 36. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can allow the player to comfortably play the game.
(4) The game ball guiding device 57 projects with the projection of the closing member 541, and when a game ball flowing down in the game area is placed, after guiding the game ball to the upper working port 36, the closing member 541. Since the game ball is immersed independently of the immersion, the game ball can be surely guided to the upper operating port 36. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can allow the player to comfortably play the game.
(5) The pachinko machine 10 regulates contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36, and another game ball placed on the game ball guide device 57. Since the plate-shaped member 544 is provided, the game ball can be reliably guided to the upper operation port 36. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can make the player play more comfortably.

Here, in the present embodiment, the rod-shaped body 542 and the plate-shaped body 544 are sunk along with the swelling of the sunk portion, and by being projected, are discharged from the guide path 52 and enter the upper working port 36. It functions as a restriction unit that restricts the contact between a game ball that is likely to be played and another game ball that flows down in the game area.
Then, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54A causes a contact between the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 and likely to enter the upper working opening 36 and another game ball flowing down in the game area. It functions as a contact control means for controlling.
In the present embodiment, the rod-shaped body 542 and the plate-shaped body 544 are provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52, but at least the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path 52. It may be provided on one side (for example, the left side).

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the projecting/withdrawing portion guides the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the front of the game board 31 at the contact surface 541A, thereby causing the game ball to reach the game ball. The game board 31 is guided so as to fall on the far side of the board surface.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball discharging device 54A guides the game ball discharged from the guide path 52 toward the front of the game board 31, so that the game ball drops on the far side of the board surface of the game board 31. It also functions as a distant guide means for guiding the user.

[Modifications of Embodiments]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. within a range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention.
(1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 executes the opening and closing of the special winning opening 38a once for each round game. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may execute opening and closing of the special winning opening 38a a plurality of times for one round game.
(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has a predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapse after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state, or a game to the special winning opening 38a. When the total winning number of balls reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the opening/closing door 38b is set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the upper limit number may be changed according to the upper limit duration time, and the condition for setting the opening/closing door 38b to the closed state again is arbitrary.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the opening/closing door 38b to the open state, and then the total winning number of game balls to the special winning opening 38a reaches a predetermined upper limit number of eight. As a result, the opening/closing door 38b is set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may set the upper limit number to any number other than eight. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may be set with different upper limit numbers depending on the distribution result. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may be set with different upper limit numbers for each round in one open/close execution mode.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 is opened and closed by setting the opening/closing door 38b to the open state and then reaching the predetermined upper limit number of the total winning numbers of game balls into the special winning opening 38a. The door 38b was set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an end trigger opening for setting the opening/closing door 38b to the closed state when the game ball enters, and this end is reached when a predetermined time elapses. It may be configured to allow a ball to enter the opportunity opening.
(5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the open/close door 38b to the open state, and then the open/close door 38b is closed again after the predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses. Was set to. On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko machine 10, after the open/close door 38b is set to the open state, the open/close door 38b is opened by a predetermined time period from when the winning at the special winning opening 38a occurs. The closed state may be set again.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the open/close door 38b in the open state and then sets the open/close door 38b in the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may shift to the next round game without setting the open/close door 38b again after setting the open/close door 38b in the open state.
(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, the upper limit duration of the short time mode is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. On the other hand, for example, the upper limit duration of the short-time mode is a time equal to or longer than the game cycle of the game ball, and is n times (n=1, 2, or 3) less than the game cycle of the game ball. The time may be set.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of opening/closing execution modes. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has an open/close execution mode in which a round game is executed twice with an upper limit duration of a short time mode, and an open/close execution mode in which a round game is executed 15 times with an upper limit duration of a long time mode. Had. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may have an opening/closing execution mode different from the above regarding the mode of the upper limit duration time and the number of times the round game is executed. Further, the pachinko machine 10 changes the degree of opening of the opening/closing door 38b such as half-open or full-open by changing the mode of the upper limit duration, instead of the configuration of setting a plurality of types of opening/closing execution modes. The configuration may be such that a plurality of types of open/close execution modes are set. Furthermore, the aspect of the upper limit duration may be set so that the player sees the same aspect, but the exact upper limit duration is different.

(9) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game result and the effect for the opening/closing execution mode are set in advance so as to have a one-to-one correspondence. On the other hand, for example, the effect for the opening/closing execution mode may be randomly selected and set from a plurality of kinds of effects without being associated with the game result, and selected by a lottery or the like from the plurality of kinds of effects. The selection rate may be set differently depending on the game result.

(10) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 92 is effective when the game result is one of the “special miss result”, the “unspecified small round high-accuracy result”, and the “explicit small round high-accuracy result”. Information regarding a special symbol combination is determined as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the line L, and the special symbol combination is the same regardless of the type of the game result. On the other hand, the MPU 92 may randomly determine the information related to the stop result, and make it difficult for the player to know which game result.

(11) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 in the lottery for the jackpot occurrence, and uses the jackpot type counter C2 in the lottery for the jackpot type when the jackpot occurs. On the other hand, when the big hit occurs, the MPU 62 may use the big hit random number counter C1 for the lottery of the kind of the big hit. In this case, the jackpot type counter C2 may not be provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.

(12) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of deviation results, a “special deviation result” and a “normal deviation result”, and the MPU 62 stores the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. The jackpot occurrence lottery is executed by comparing the hit/miss table with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b. In other words, the MPU 62 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 to execute the lottery related to the “special miss result”. On the other hand, the MPU 62 uses a new counter different from the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in order to execute the lottery related to the “special out-of-match result”, and thus the “special out-of-match” is generated. The lottery relating to the “result” may be executed.

(13) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the gaming state in which the win/loss table for low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for jackpot occurrence, the value of the random number that is the “special miss result” is two, and the jackpot occurrence occurs. In the game state in which the winning/probability table for the high-probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the number of the random number that is the “special miss result” was one. In other words, the probability of being a "special failure result" was set to be higher in the low-probability mode than in the high-probability mode. On the other hand, the probability of being a "special failure result" may be set to be lower in the low-probability mode than in the high-probability mode, and set to be the same in the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode. It may have been done. In addition, the probability of being a “special deviation result” may be set to 0 in at least one of the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode.

(14) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 creates a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state by setting the win/loss lottery mode and the support mode. By setting the state, a gaming state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state may be created. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous for the player and a disadvantageous gaming state by changing the number of game times for continuing the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state depending on whether or not to shift to the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode. Furthermore, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous gaming state by changing the number of game times for continuing the high-probability mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode. ..

(15) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 stores the hold information related to the upper working opening 36 in the first result display holding area Ra, and stores the hold information related to the lower working opening 37 in the second result display portion. By storing the holding information for the upper working port 36 and the holding information for the lower working port 37, the holding information for the upper working port 36 is stored separately. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may store the hold information related to the upper working port 36 and the hold information related to the lower working port 37 together.
(16) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 62 preferentially sets the hold information related to the lower working port 37 for digesting game times regardless of whether or not the hold information related to the upper working port 36 exists. .. On the other hand, the MPU 62 may set the hold information related to the upper operation port 36 and the hold information related to the lower operation port 37 for the game times to be consumed in the winning order of the respective hold information.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, the main control device 60 transmits a command to the sound emission control device 90, and the sound emission control device 90 transmits a command resulting from analysis of the command to the display control device 100. The display control device 100 is controlled by the following. On the other hand, the main control device 60 transmits a command to the display control device 100, and the display control device 100 transmits the command resulting from the analysis of the command to the voice emission control device 90, thereby performing the voice emission control. Control of the device 90 may be performed. The command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the sound emission control device 90 and the command transmitted from the sound emission control device 90 to the display control device 100 are not limited to the commands described in each of the above embodiments, and are arbitrary. ..
(18) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 includes the main control device 60, the sound emission control device 90, and the display control device 100 as separate control devices. On the other hand, for example, the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 may be provided as the same control device, and at least one control device of the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 is mainly used. It may be provided as the same control device as the control device 60.

(19) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 47 periodically scrolls the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined direction based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. Then, by starting the variable display of the symbols, the effect for playing the game is executed on the display screen G. On the other hand, the effect for playing the game is not limited to the effect described in each of the above-described embodiments, and is arbitrary. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute an effect for game play by operating a movable decorative member provided on the game board 31 in combination with the symbol display device 47. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game use by operating the light emitting means provided on the game board 31 and the symbol display device 47 in combination. Furthermore, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game play by operating these decorative members and light emitting means in combination with the symbol display device 47.

(20) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery (win/win lottery and distribution lottery) based on the winning of the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37, and then the main display unit 45. And the symbol display device 47 executes the variable display, and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 36 or the lower working opening 37 as a result of stopping the varying display. On the other hand, for example, the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 47 start the variable display before executing the internal lottery, and as a result of stopping the variable display, the internal lottery performed after the variable display is started. The result of may be displayed. In this case, after the variable display is started and before the variable display is stopped, the internal lottery may be executed and the stop result and the like may be set.

(21) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 includes the main display unit 45, and the main display unit 45 executes the variable display of the picture and displays the result of the internal lottery as the stop result of the variable display. Was. On the other hand, for example, the main display unit 45 may display the same stop result as the stop result of the variable display regardless of the result of the internal lottery, or by displaying the stop result at random, The result of the lottery may not be identified. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may not include the main display unit 45.

(22) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 47 causes the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 to be periodically scrolled in a predetermined direction based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. Then, by starting the variable display of the symbols, the effect for playing the game is executed on the display screen G. On the other hand, the symbol display device 47 may execute the game use effect on the display screen G by displaying a symbol (a symbol) that clearly shows the result of the internal lottery.

For example, the symbol display device 47 has a predetermined region in at least one of a region narrower than a region for displaying the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 and a peripheral region of the region for displaying the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3. When setting and stopping the variable display of the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, a symbol clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery may be displayed in this predetermined area. The symbols to be displayed in this predetermined area may or may not be variably displayed during variable display of the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3.

Here, the pattern displayed in the predetermined area may be a character, a color, or a pattern that is difficult for the player to identify, or a combination thereof. Further, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to identify by adopting characters or colors or patterns that are difficult for the player to identify, and patterns that are similar to each other, or combinations thereof, even if they are not. According to this, the manager of the game hall, for example, looks at the symbol display device 47 without looking at the main display portion 45 at the end of the game time, and is the same as in the case of winning the lottery. It is possible to simply confirm whether or not a fraudulent act that causes the pachinko machine 10 to perform the above behavior is being performed.

(23) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to operate independently, but may be configured to transmit and receive information by interlocking with an external device such as a mobile phone. .. For example, the game machine is configured so that the player can output an optical code by operating a button or the like provided on the game machine, and the information of the optical code is provided on a camera provided on a mobile phone or the like. The gaming machine may be configured so that the information of the gaming machine can be transmitted to the web server by capturing and reading the image at, and accessing the website. In addition, the game machine is configured to receive the information of the web server by inputting the password issued by the player accessing the website to the game machine by operating the buttons etc. provided on the game machine. You may.

(24) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. On the other hand, the gaming machine of the present invention may be another type of pachinko machine different from the pachinko machine 10, for example, the gaming machine of the present invention, when a game ball enters a specific area, It may be a pachinko machine that opens the electric accessory a predetermined number of times, or a pachinko machine that generates a jackpot right when a game ball enters a specific area. Further, the game machine of the present invention may be an arrangement ball machine or another type of game machine such as a sparrow ball.

[Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment]
The features of the invention group extracted from each of the embodiments will be described below. In addition, among the features of the present invention group, the corresponding configurations in the respective embodiments are shown in parentheses, but the features of the present invention group are not limited to the respective embodiments, and the features of the present invention group Modifications, improvements, etc. within a range where the object can be achieved, and combinations of the respective features are included in the features of the present invention group.

<Feature A group>
Features A1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front of the game board, and a stage (stage 5) for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down the game area. And a game machine (pachinko machine 10) provided with ball entering means (nail 44a3 and upper operation port 36) capable of entering a game ball dropped from the stage,
The stage is
A rolling surface (rolling surface 51) for rolling a game ball flowing down in the game area,
A guide path (guide path 52) for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface.
Contact control means (game ball discharge devices 53 to 56) for restricting contact between a game ball discharged from the guide path and likely to enter the ball entering means and another game ball flowing down in the game area. ) And a gaming machine.

According to the characteristic A1 of the present invention group, the stage regulates the contact between the game ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means, and the other game ball flowing down in the game area. Since the control means is provided, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball discharged from the guide path will enter the ball entering means without being disturbed by other game balls flowing down the game area. Therefore, the gaming machine can allow the player to comfortably play the game.

Feature A2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A1 of the present invention group,
The contact control means,
It is provided so as to project and retract, and has a contact surface that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path, projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and plays the game ball at the contact surface. With a plunge part that immerses when not receiving,
A game ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means by projecting and retracting in association with the projecting and retracting of the projecting and retracting portion, and another flowing down in the game area. It is provided with a regulating portion (each side wall 532, 562, each rod-shaped body 542, left side closing member 551, and right side closing member 552) for restricting contact with the game ball,
The game machine, wherein the restriction portion is provided on at least one side of a game ball discharged from the guide path and falling.

According to the feature A2 of the present invention group, the contact regulating means is projected by receiving the game ball on the contact surface, and the projecting and retracting portion which is recessed when the game ball is not received on the contact surface, and this projecting portion. Since it is provided with a restricting portion that is projected and retracted as the recessed portion is retracted, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area is not hindered when the contact surface does not receive the game ball. In addition, the restriction portion is projected, in other words, by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, the game ball is likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means, and the game area. Since the contact with other game balls flowing down is regulated, the game balls discharged from the guide path may enter the ball entering means without being disturbed by other game balls flowing down the game area. Can be higher.

Features A3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 of the present invention group,
The game machine, wherein the restricting portions are provided on both sides of a game ball discharged from the guide path and falling.

According to the feature A3 of the present invention group, since the restricting portions are provided on both sides of the game ball discharged and dropped from the guide path, the game ball discharged from the guide path is another game that flows down the game area. It is possible to reliably increase the possibility of entering the ball entering means without being disturbed by the ball.

Features A4.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 or the feature A3 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member (closing member 531, 541, left-side closing member) that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board. 551 and the right-side closing member 552),
A support mechanism (stage 5, each shaft portion 531B, 541B, 551B, 552B) for rotatably supporting the end portion of the closing member about an axis parallel to the game area,
The blocking member is rotated so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is rotated so as to be retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. And the gaming machine.

According to the feature A4 of the present invention group, the closing member rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. Turn to. In other words, the closing member rotates so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and rotates so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Features A5.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 or the feature A3 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-like closing member (closing member 561) that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area, and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board.
And a support mechanism (each side wall 562 and front guide portion 52E1) for supporting the closing member so as to move forward and backward from the rear of the game board,
When the game ball is received at the contact surface, the closing member moves forward so as to project, and when the game ball is not received at the contact surface, the closing member retracts so as to be retracted. Amusement machine.

According to the feature A5 of the present invention group, the blocking member advances forward so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and retracts when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. fall back. In other words, the blocking member moves forward so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and retracts so as to be retracted when the game ball moves away from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Features A6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A4 or the feature A5 of the present invention group,
The game machine, wherein the restricting portion is provided at a horizontal end portion of the closing member.

According to the feature A6 of the present invention group, the restricting portion is provided at the horizontal end portion of the closing member that protrudes by receiving the game ball at the contact surface and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. Therefore, it is possible to project and retract along with the projecting and retracting of the closing member.

Features A7.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A4 of the present invention group,
A game machine characterized in that the support mechanism supports an upper end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis.

According to the feature A7 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the upper end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, so that the closing member of the closing member is pushed by the game ball to the lower end portion thereof. Is rotated so as to rise and project, and the game ball separates from the contact surface, so that the lower end of the game ball can be lowered by the weight of the closing member and rotated so as to be retracted. Here, since the projecting and retracting portion does not include a mechanical element such as a spring, the projecting and retracting portion is unlikely to deteriorate over time, and will not be left alone.

Further, since the game ball is pressed toward the rear of the game board by its own weight of the closing member when it is separated from the contact surface, it falls near the board surface of the game board. Therefore, for example, when the nails are installed horizontally at two positions above and below the ball entrance means, it is possible to easily enter the ball entrance means by changing the setting of each nail, or the ball entrance means. It is possible to make it difficult to enter the ball.
Specifically, when the distance between the nails is set to increase with increasing distance from the game board, the game balls discharged from the guide path fall near the board surface of the game board. It is in a disadvantageous state that it is difficult to enter the ball entering means. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in an advantageous state that they can easily enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the intervals between the nails are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board. ing.
Further, when the distance between the nails is set to be narrower as the distance from the game board is increased, the game balls discharged from the guide path fall near the board surface of the game board, so the ball entering means It is in an advantageous state where it is easy to enter. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the interval between the nails is set wider as the game balls are separated from the game board. ing.
In this way, the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path is opposite to the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, so that the game machine can enter the ball entering means. The effect of each nail setting on ease of use can be weakened.

Feature A8.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A4 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports the lower end of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis,
The game machine is characterized in that the projecting/retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the blocking member to retract.

According to the feature A8 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the lower end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, and thus the closing member has the upper end portion when the game ball pushes the contact surface. When the game ball is moved away from the contact surface, the upper end of the game ball can be raised by the biasing member and rotated so as to be immersed.

Further, when the game ball moves away from the contact surface, it travels along the contact surface, and therefore falls on the far side of the board surface of the game board. Therefore, for example, when the nails are installed horizontally at two positions above and below the ball entrance means, it is possible to easily enter the ball entrance means by changing the setting of each nail, or the ball entrance means. It can be in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter.
Specifically, when the distance between the nails is set to increase as the distance from the game board increases, the game balls discharged from the guide path drop far off the board surface of the game board, An advantageous state is achieved in which it is easier to enter the ball entering means. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in an advantageous state that they can easily enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the intervals between the nails are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board. ing.
Further, when the distance between the nails is set to be narrower as the distance from the game board is increased, the game balls discharged from the guide path fall far away on the board surface of the game board, so the ball entering means It becomes a disadvantageous state where it is more difficult to enter. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the interval between the nails is set wider as the game balls are separated from the game board. ing.
In this way, the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path is the same as the advantage and disadvantage of other game balls flowing down the game area, and since it is in a relationship that promotes this, the gaming machine is It is possible to strengthen the influence of the setting of each nail on the ease of entering the ball entering means.

Feature A9.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A4 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports a horizontal end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis,
The projecting and retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the closing member to retract.
The game machine, wherein the restricting portion is the closing member.

According to the feature A9 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the horizontal end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, so that the closing member is horizontally moved by the game ball pushing the contact surface. When the game ball is pushed away from the contact surface and is rotated so as to push out the end portion, the horizontal end portion of the game ball can be pulled back by the biasing member so as to be retracted.
Further, since the restricting portion is the closing member, the contact restricting means can have a simple configuration including only the plate-like closing member.

Feature A10.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features A1 to A9 of the present invention group,
A game machine characterized in that an interval between the ball entering means and the contact regulating means is set to be narrower than a diameter of a game ball.

According to the characteristic A10 of the present invention group, since the distance between the ball entering means and the contact regulating means is set to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball discharged from the guide path flows down in the game area. It is possible to reliably increase the possibility of entering the ball entering means without being disturbed by other game balls.

According to the characteristic group A of the present invention, the player can comfortably play the game, and the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with a launching means for launching a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and when the gaming ball enters the actuation opening (ball entry means), the inside of the jackpot lottery, etc. The lottery is executed and the variable display of the pattern is started. For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping a game ball flowing down in the game area, and the ball entry means can enter the game ball dropped from this stage.

However, the game ball dropped from the stage may come into contact with other game balls flowing down the game area, so that it becomes impossible to enter the ball entering means, and the player feels uncomfortable. There is a problem that you feel it.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front of the game board, and a stage (stage 5) for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down the game area. And a game machine (pachinko machine 10) including a ball entering means (upper working opening 36) capable of entering a game ball dropped from the stage,
The stage is
A rolling surface (rolling surface 51) for rolling a game ball flowing down in the game area,
A guide path (guide path 52) for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface.
By pushing the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the rear of the game board, a guide means (a game ball discharge device 53) for guiding the game ball to fall near the board surface of the game board. , 55, 56) and a gaming machine.

According to the feature B1 of the present invention group, since the game ball is pressed toward the rear of the game board by the vicinity guide means, it will fall near the board surface of the game board. Therefore, for example, when the nails are installed horizontally at two positions above and below the ball entrance means, it is possible to easily enter the ball entrance means by changing the setting of each nail, or the ball entrance means. It can be in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter.
Specifically, when the distance between the nails is set to increase with increasing distance from the game board, the game balls discharged from the guide path fall near the board surface of the game board. It becomes a disadvantageous state that it is difficult to enter the ball entering means. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in an advantageous state that they can easily enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the intervals between the nails are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board. ing.
Further, when the distance between the nails is set to be narrower as the distance from the game board is increased, the game balls discharged from the guide path fall near the board surface of the game board, so the ball entering means It is in an advantageous state that it is easy to enter. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the interval between the nails is set wider as the game balls are separated from the game board. ing.
In this way, the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path is opposite to the advantage and disadvantage of the other game balls flowing down the game area, so that the game machine can enter the ball entering means. The influence of each nail setting on ease of play can be weakened, and the player's attention to the game can be improved.

Feature B2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B1 of the present invention group,
The vicinity guide means,
It is provided so as to project and retract, and has a contact surface that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path, projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and plays the game ball at the contact surface. Equipped with a plunge part that immerses when not receiving,
The projecting and retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the rear of the game board at the contact surface, thereby causing the game ball to fall near the board surface of the game board. A gaming machine characterized by being guided like.

According to the feature B2 of the present invention group, the vicinity guide means is provided with a projecting and retracting portion which projects by receiving the game ball on the contact surface and which is recessed when the game ball is not received on the contact surface, The submerged portion guides the game ball discharged from the guide path so as to cause the game ball to fall near the board surface of the game board by biasing the game ball toward the rear of the game board at the contact surface. When the game ball is not received at the contact surface, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area is not hindered.

Feature B3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B2 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member (a closing member 531 and a left-side closing member 551, which closes at least a part of a discharge portion of the guide path for discharging a game ball to the game area and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board. And a right closure member 552),
A support mechanism (stage 5 and each shaft portion 531B, 551B, 552B) for rotatably supporting the end portion of the closing member about an axis parallel to the game area,
The blocking member is rotated so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is rotated so as to be retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. And the gaming machine.

According to the feature B3 of the present invention group, the blocking member rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. Turn to. In other words, the closing member rotates so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and rotates so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Feature B4.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B2 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-like closing member (closing member 561) that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area, and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board.
And a support mechanism (each side wall 562 and front guide portion 52E1) for supporting the closing member so as to move forward and backward from the rear of the game board,
When the game ball is received at the contact surface, the closing member moves forward so as to project, and when the game ball is not received at the contact surface, the closing member retracts so as to be retracted. Amusement machine.

According to the feature B4 of the present invention group, the closing member moves forward so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. fall back. In other words, the blocking member moves forward so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and retracts so as to be retracted when the game ball moves away from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Feature B5.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B3 of the present invention group,
A game machine characterized in that the support mechanism supports an upper end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis.

According to the feature B5 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the upper end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, and thus the closing member has the lower end portion thereof when the game ball pushes the contact surface. Is rotated so as to rise and project, and the game ball separates from the contact surface, so that the lower end of the game ball can be lowered by the weight of the closing member and rotated so as to be retracted. Here, since the projecting and retracting portion does not include a mechanical element such as a spring, the projecting and retracting portion is unlikely to deteriorate over time, and will not be left alone.

Feature B6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B3 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports a horizontal end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis,
The projecting and retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the closing member to retract.
The game machine, wherein the restricting portion is the closing member.

According to the feature B6 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the horizontal end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, so that the closing member is horizontally moved by the game ball pushing the contact surface. When the game ball is pushed away from the contact surface and is rotated so as to push out the end portion, the horizontal end portion of the game ball can be pulled back by the biasing member so as to be retracted.

According to the feature B group of the present invention as described above, it is possible to reduce the influence of the setting of each nail on the easiness of entering the ball into the ball entering means, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with a launching means for launching a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and when the gaming ball enters the actuation opening (ball entry means), the inside of the jackpot lottery, etc. The lottery is executed and the variable display of the pattern is started. For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping a game ball flowing down in the game area, and the ball entry means can enter the game ball dropped from this stage.

However, for example, when nails are horizontally installed at two places on the left and right above the ball entrance means, the ease of entering the game balls discharged from the guide path into the ball entrance means flows down the game area. Since it is affected by the setting of each nail as well as the ease with which other game balls enter the ball entering means, there is a problem in that the player's attention to the game may decrease. ..

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front of the game board, and a stage (stage 5) for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down the game area. And a game machine (pachinko machine 10) including a ball entering means (upper working opening 36) capable of entering a game ball dropped from the stage,
The stage is
A rolling surface (rolling surface 51) for rolling a game ball flowing down in the game area,
A guide path (guide path 52) for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface.
By guiding the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the front of the game board, the distance guide means (game ball discharge device 54) for guiding the game ball to fall a far side of the board surface of the game board. ) And a gaming machine.

According to the feature C1 of the present invention group, since the game ball is guided toward the front of the game board by the distance guide means, the game ball will fall on the far side of the board surface of the game board. Therefore, for example, when the nails are installed horizontally at two positions above and below the ball entrance means, it is possible to easily enter the ball entrance means by changing the setting of each nail, or the ball entrance means. It can be in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter.
Specifically, when the distance between the nails is set to increase as the distance from the game board increases, the game balls discharged from the guide path drop far off the board surface of the game board, An advantageous state is achieved in which it is easier to enter the ball entering means. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in an advantageous state that they can easily enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the intervals between the nails are set to be narrower as they are separated from the game board. ing.
Further, when the distance between the nails is set to be narrower as the distance from the game board is increased, the game balls discharged from the guide path fall far away on the board surface of the game board, so the ball entering means It becomes a disadvantageous state where it is more difficult to enter. At this time, other game balls flowing down the game area are in a disadvantageous state where it is difficult to enter the ball entering means as compared with the case where the interval between the nails is set wider as the game balls are separated from the game board. ing.
In this way, the advantage and disadvantage of the game ball discharged from the guide path is the same as the advantage and disadvantage of other game balls flowing down the game area, and since it is in a relationship that promotes this, the gaming machine is The influence of the setting of each nail on the easiness of entering the ball entering means can be strengthened, and the player's attention to the game can be improved.

Feature C2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C1 of the present invention group,
The distance guide means,
It is provided so as to project and retract, and has a contact surface that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path, projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and plays the game ball at the contact surface. Equipped with a plunge part that immerses when not receiving,
The projecting/retracting portion guides the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the front of the game board at the contact surface, so that the game ball is caused to fall on a far side of the board surface of the game board. A gaming machine characterized by being guided to.

According to the feature C2 of the present invention group, the distant guide means is provided with a projecting and retracting portion that projects by receiving the game ball on the contact surface and that is depressed when the game ball is not received on the contact surface. The submerged portion guides the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the front of the game board at the contact surface to guide the game ball to fall far away from the board surface of the game board. When the game ball is not received on the surface, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area is not hindered.

Feature C3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C2 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member (closing member 541) that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area, and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board,
And a support mechanism (stage 5 and each shaft portion 541B) for rotatably supporting the end portion of the closing member around an axis parallel to the game area,
The blocking member is rotated so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is rotated so as to be retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. And the gaming machine.

According to the feature C3 of the present invention group, the closing member rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. Turn to. In other words, the closing member rotates so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and rotates so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Feature C4.
In the gaming machine described in the feature C3 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports the lower end of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis,
The game machine is characterized in that the projecting/retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the blocking member to retract.

According to the feature C4 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the lower end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, and therefore the closing member has the upper end portion when the game ball pushes the contact surface. When the game ball is moved away from the contact surface, the upper end of the game ball can be raised by the biasing member and rotated so as to be immersed.

According to the feature C group of the present invention as described above, it is possible to increase the influence of the setting of each nail on the easiness of entering the ball into the ball entering means, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with a launching means for launching a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and when the gaming ball enters the actuation opening (ball entry means), the inside of the jackpot lottery, etc. The lottery is executed and the variable display of the pattern is started. For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping a game ball flowing down in the game area, and the ball entry means can enter the game ball dropped from this stage.

However, for example, when nails are horizontally installed at two places on the left and right above the ball entrance means, the ease of entering the game balls discharged from the guide path into the ball entrance means flows down the game area. Since it is affected by the setting of each nail as well as the ease with which other game balls enter the ball entering means, there is a problem in that the player's attention to the game may decrease. ..

<Feature D group>
Feature D1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front of the game board, and a stage (stage 5) for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down the game area. And a game machine (pachinko machine 10) including a ball entering means (upper working opening 36) capable of entering a game ball dropped from the stage,
The stage is
A rolling surface (rolling surface 51) for rolling a game ball flowing down in the game area,
A guide path (guide path 52) for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface.
It is provided so as to project and retract, and has a contact surface that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path, projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and plays the game ball at the contact surface. With a plunge part that immerses when not receiving,
A game ball interference portion (side wall 532, rod-shaped member 542, left side closing member 551, right side closing member) that interferes with the game ball flowing down in the game area by protruding and retracting as the projecting and retracting portion projects. A gaming machine provided with 552, a side wall 562, a plate-shaped member 544, and a game ball guiding device 57).

According to the feature D1 of the present invention group, the stage is provided with the game ball interference unit that interferes with the game ball flowing down the game area by protruding and retracting as the projecting and retracting unit collides. It is possible to diversify the movement of the game balls flowing down the area and improve the player's attention to the game.
Further, the projecting and retracting portion and the game ball interfering portion project by receiving the game ball on the contact surface, and enter when the game ball is not received on the contact surface. When not receiving, it does not hinder the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area.

Feature D2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D1 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member (a closing member 531 and a left-side closing member 551, which closes at least a part of a discharge portion of the guide path for discharging a game ball to the game area and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board. And a right closure member 552),
A support mechanism (stage 5 and each shaft portion 531B, 551B, 552B) for rotatably supporting the end portion of the closing member about an axis parallel to the game area,
The blocking member is rotated so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is rotated so as to be retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. And the gaming machine.

According to the feature D2 of the present invention group, the blocking member rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. Turn to. In other words, the closing member rotates so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and rotates so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Feature D3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D2 of the present invention group,
A game machine characterized in that the support mechanism supports an upper end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis.

According to the feature D3 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the upper end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis. Therefore, the closing member has the lower end portion thereof when the game ball pushes the contact surface. Is rotated so as to rise and project, and the game ball separates from the contact surface, so that the lower end of the game ball can be lowered by the weight of the closing member and rotated so as to be retracted. Here, since the projecting and retracting portion does not include a mechanical element such as a spring, the projecting and retracting portion is unlikely to deteriorate over time, and will not be left alone.

Feature D4.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D2 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports the lower end of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis,
The game machine is characterized in that the projecting/retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the blocking member to retract.

According to the feature D4 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the lower end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, and thus the closing member has its upper end portion when the game ball pushes the contact surface. When the game ball is moved away from the contact surface, the upper end of the game ball can be raised by the biasing member and rotated so as to be immersed.

Feature D5.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D2 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports a horizontal end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis,
The projecting and retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the closing member to retract.
The game machine, wherein the restricting portion is the closing member.

According to the feature D5 of the present invention group, since the support mechanism supports the horizontal end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, the closing member causes the horizontal movement of the game ball by pushing the contact surface. When the game ball is pushed away from the contact surface and is rotated so as to push out the end portion, the horizontal end portion of the game ball can be pulled back by the biasing member so as to be retracted.

Feature D6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D1 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-like closing member (closing member 561) that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area, and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board.
And a support mechanism (each side wall 562 and front guide portion 52E1) for supporting the closing member so as to move forward and backward from the rear of the game board,
When the game ball is received at the contact surface, the closing member moves forward so as to project, and when the game ball is not received at the contact surface, the closing member retracts so as to be retracted. Amusement machine.

According to the feature D6 of the present invention group, the closing member moves forward so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. fall back. In other words, the blocking member moves forward so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and retracts so as to be retracted when the game ball moves away from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Feature D7.
In the gaming machine described in any one of the features D1 to D6 of the present invention group,
The game ball interference unit includes a game ball guiding device (game ball guiding device 57) for temporarily placing a game ball flowing down in the game area and guiding it to the ball entering means. ..

According to the feature D7 of the group of the present invention, the game ball interference unit is provided with the game ball guiding device for temporarily placing the game ball flowing down in the game area and guiding it to the ball entering means. When projected by receiving the game ball, the game ball flowing down the game area can be temporarily placed by the game ball guiding device and guided to the ball entering means. Therefore, the gaming machine can allow the player to comfortably play the game.

Feature D8.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D7 of the present invention group,
The game ball guide device projects with the projection of the closing member, and when a game ball flowing down the game area is placed, after guiding the game ball to the ball entering means, the closing member is closed. A game machine characterized by being immersed independently of immersion.

According to the feature D8 of the group of the present invention, the game ball guiding device projects the game ball to the ball entry means after the game ball is projected along with the projection of the closing member and flows down the game area. As the closing member is immersed independently of the immersion member, the game ball can be reliably guided to the ball entering means. Therefore, the gaming machine can allow the player to comfortably play the game.

Feature D9.
In the gaming machine described in the feature D8 of the present invention group,
The game ball is highly likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means by being projected and retracted as the closing member is projected and retracted, and is mounted on the game ball guiding device. A game machine characterized by comprising a guide control means for restricting contact with another game ball.

According to the feature D9 of the present invention group, the gaming machine has a gaming ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means, and another gaming ball placed on the game ball guiding device. Since the guide regulating means for regulating contact is provided, the game ball can be surely guided to the ball entering means. Therefore, the gaming machine can make the player play more comfortably.

According to the feature D group of the present invention as described above, it is possible to diversify the movement of the game balls flowing down the game area and improve the player's attention to the game. Can solve problems.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with a launching means for launching a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and when the gaming ball enters the actuation opening (ball entry means), the inside of the jackpot lottery, etc. The lottery is executed and the variable display of the pattern is started. For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping a game ball flowing down in the game area, and the ball entry means can enter the game ball dropped from this stage.

However, since the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area becomes monotonous, there is a problem that the player's attention to the game is lowered.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1.
A launching means (launching handle 27) for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front of the game board, and a stage (stage 5) for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down the game area. And a game machine (pachinko machine 10) including a ball entering means (upper working opening 36) capable of entering a game ball dropped from the stage,
The stage is
A rolling surface (rolling surface 51) for rolling a game ball flowing down in the game area,
A guide path (guide path 52) for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface.
It is provided so as to project and retract, and has a contact surface that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path, projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and plays the game ball at the contact surface. With a plunge part that immerses when not receiving,
The game ball interfering unit that interferes with the game ball flowing down the game area by projecting and retracting with the projecting and projecting of the projecting and projecting unit,
The game ball interference unit includes a game ball guiding device (game ball guiding device 57) for temporarily placing a game ball flowing down in the game area and guiding it to the ball entering means. ..

According to the feature E1 of the present invention group, the stage is provided with the game ball interfering unit that interferes with the game ball flowing down the game area by projecting and retracting as the projecting and retracting unit collides. It is possible to diversify the movement of the game balls flowing down the area and improve the player's attention to the game.
Further, the projecting and retracting portion and the game ball interfering portion project by receiving the game ball on the contact surface, and enter when the game ball is not received on the contact surface. When not receiving, it does not hinder the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area.
The game ball interfering section is provided with a game ball guiding device for temporarily placing the game ball flowing down in the game area and guiding it to the ball entering means. Therefore, the game ball interfering portion is projected by receiving the game ball at the contact surface. In this case, the game ball flowing down the game area can be temporarily placed by the game ball guiding device and guided to the ball entering means. Therefore, the gaming machine can allow the player to comfortably play the game.

Feature E2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature E1 of the present invention group,
The game ball guide device projects with the projection of the closing member, and when a game ball flowing down the game area is placed, after guiding the game ball to the ball entering means, the closing member is closed. A game machine characterized by being immersed independently of immersion.

According to the feature E2 of the present invention group, the game ball guiding device, when the game ball that projects along with the projection of the closing member and flows down the game area is placed, after guiding the game ball to the ball entry means. As the closing member is immersed independently of the immersion member, the game ball can be reliably guided to the ball entering means. Therefore, the gaming machine can allow the player to comfortably play the game.

Feature E3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature E2 of the present invention group,
The game ball is highly likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means by being projected and retracted as the closing member is projected and retracted, and is mounted on the game ball guiding device. A game machine characterized by comprising a guide regulation means for regulating contact with another game ball.

According to the feature E3 of the present invention group, the gaming machine has a gaming ball that is likely to be discharged from the guide path and enter the ball entering means, and another gaming ball placed on the game ball guiding device. Since the guide regulating means for regulating contact is provided, the game ball can be surely guided to the ball entering means. Therefore, the gaming machine can make the player play more comfortably.

Feature E4.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features E1 to E3 of the present invention group,
The guide path has a game ball discharge part (discharge part 52B) provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member (a closing member 531 and a left-side closing member 551, which closes at least a part of a discharge portion of the guide path for discharging a game ball to the game area and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board. And a right closure member 552),
A support mechanism (stage 5 and each shaft portion 531B, 551B, 552B) for rotatably supporting the end portion of the closing member about an axis parallel to the game area,
The blocking member is rotated so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is rotated so as to be retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. And the gaming machine.

According to the feature E4 of the present invention group, the closing member rotates so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. Turn to. In other words, the closing member rotates so as to project when the game ball pushes the contact surface, and rotates so as to sink when the game ball separates from the contact surface. Therefore, the projecting and retracting portion can have a simple configuration including the closing member and the support mechanism.

Feature E5.
In the gaming machine described in the feature E4 of the present invention group,
The support mechanism supports the lower end of the closing member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis,
The game machine is characterized in that the projecting/retracting portion includes a biasing member that biases the blocking member to retract.

According to the feature E5 of the present invention group, the support mechanism supports the lower end portion of the closing member so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis, and thus the closing member has the upper end portion when the game ball pushes the contact surface. When the game ball is moved away from the contact surface, the upper end of the game ball can be raised by the biasing member and rotated so as to be immersed.

According to the feature E group of the present invention as described above, the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area can be diversified, the player's attention to the game can be improved, and the player can be comfortable. Since the game can be played in, the following problems can be solved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a display device that variably displays a plurality of patterns is known. This gaming machine is provided with a launching means for launching a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board, and when the gaming ball enters the actuation opening (ball entry means), the inside of the jackpot lottery, etc. The lottery is executed and the variable display of the pattern is started. For example, when the gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the gaming machine finally stops and displays a specific pattern combination on the display device, and shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. In this specific control state, the gaming machine pays out a large amount of game balls by, for example, moving the variable winning device to a state where the game balls can enter. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping a game ball flowing down in the game area, and the ball entry means can enter the game ball dropped from this stage.

However, since the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area becomes monotonous, the player's attention to the game is lowered, and there is a problem that the player cannot comfortably play the game.

As described above, the present invention can be suitably used for gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

10...Pachinko machine, 35...General winning opening, 36...Upper working opening, 37...Lower working opening, 38...Variable winning device, 38a...Large winning opening, 38b...Opening/closing door, 38c...Variable winning driving section, 39...Out Mouth, 51... Symbol display device, 60... Main control device, 62... MPU, 90... Audio emission control device, 92... MPU, 100... Display control device, 102... MPU.

Claims (4)

Launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area formed on the front surface of the game board, a stage for temporarily rolling and dropping the game ball flowing down through the game area, and a game ball dropped from the stage A game machine provided with a ball entering means capable of entering,
The stage is
A rolling surface for rolling a game ball flowing down the game area,
A guide path for ejecting and dropping the game ball into the game area by guiding the game ball rolling on the rolling surface,
By providing a game ball discharged from the guide path toward the rear of the game board, there is provided near-side guide means for guiding the game ball to fall near the board surface of the game board. And the gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The vicinity guide means,
It is provided so as to project and retract, and has a contact surface that comes into contact with the game ball discharged from the guide path, projects by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and plays the game ball at the contact surface. Equipped with a plunge part that immerses when not receiving,
The projecting and retracting portion urges the game ball discharged from the guide path toward the rear of the game board at the contact surface, thereby causing the game ball to fall near the board surface of the game board. A gaming machine characterized by being guided like. In the gaming machine described in claim 2,
The guide path has a game ball discharge portion provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area, and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board.
A support mechanism for rotatably supporting the end portion of the closing member around an axis parallel to the game area,
The blocking member is rotated so as to project by receiving the game ball at the contact surface, and is rotated so as to be retracted when not receiving the game ball at the contact surface. And the gaming machine. In the gaming machine described in claim 2,
The guide path has a game ball discharge portion provided in the game area,
The projecting and retracting portion is
A plate-shaped closing member that closes at least a part of the discharge portion of the guide path that discharges the game ball to the game area, and has the contact surface at the rear of the game board.
A support mechanism for supporting the closing member so as to be able to move forward and backward from the rear of the game board,
When the game ball is received at the contact surface, the closing member moves forward so as to project, and when the game ball is not received at the contact surface, the closing member retracts so as to be retracted. Amusement machine.

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