JP6776571B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A typical conventional game machine is provided with a winning device that has an entry permitting arrangement that allows the entry of a game ball and an approach blocking arrangement that blocks the entry of the game ball, and the change in the permissible state is a change in the winning device. This is achieved by changing the arrangement of the entry restricting members provided inside (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-319361

By the way, when such an approach restricting member is used, a game ball is pinched by the approach restricting member when shifting from the approach permitting posture to the approach blocking arrangement, and the state in which the game ball is pinched is maintained, that is, by so-called ball biting. , There is a problem that a problem may occur due to a part or all of the entry control member not being closed.

Therefore, it is an object of the game machine according to the present invention to provide a game machine capable of reducing defects caused by ball biting.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is used to solve the above problems.
An entry control mechanism that opens and closes the opening / closing member by driving the opening / closing member in the front-rear direction by a driving unit to transition between an open state and a closed state.
When the opening / closing member is in the closed state, a first taxiway for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the opening / closing member, and
A second induction that guides the game ball by causing the game ball to flow down from the opening formed by the open state when the opening / closing member is separated from the first taxiway by the opening / closing member. Road and
In the closed state, a position fixing portion for fixing the vertical position of the opening / closing member and
In the transition state in the middle of transition from the open state to the closed state, the opening / closing member has a moving space for displacement of the front tip .
The opening / closing member
The front part located on the front side and
A rear portion located on the rear side with respect to the front portion and connected to the drive unit,
It is characterized by having an elastic portion provided between the front portion and the rear portion and allowing at least a part of the front portion to be displaced in at least one of the front-rear and up-down directions .

The gaming machine according to the present invention can provide a gaming machine capable of reducing defects caused by ball biting.

Front perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in the open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view showing the state where the front block of the pachinko machine is removed Front view of the game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flowchart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Schematic diagram for explaining the viewpoint and projected image Schematic diagram for explaining the posture of the player Schematic diagram used to explain the relationship between the eye position in the anteroposterior direction and the viewpoint angle Schematic diagram for explaining the detection of eye position Schematic diagram showing an image of a container with a closed lid Schematic diagram showing an image without showing the contents Schematic diagram showing an image when the contents inside the container are shown (1) Schematic diagram showing an image of the contents inside the container (2) Schematic diagram showing an image when the contents inside the container are shown (3) Flowchart showing an example of decorative pattern display processing Flow chart showing an example of viewpoint angle calculation processing Schematic diagram for explaining the player's line of sight Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the camera and the player wearing a hat Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of camera devices in the normal state Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of camera devices in the reach state Schematic diagram showing an image of the lottery result (1) Schematic diagram showing an image of the lottery result (2) Schematic diagram showing a camera device and a player wearing a hat (1) Schematic diagram showing a camera device and a player wearing a hat (2) Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of two camera devices (1) Flow chart showing an example of face detection processing Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of two camera devices (2) Flow chart showing an example of face detection processing Schematic diagram for explaining the top prize-winning device (1) Schematic diagram for explaining the top prize-winning device (2) Schematic diagram for explaining the opening / closing member in the closed state Schematic diagram for explaining the opening / closing member in the open state Schematic diagram for explaining the game ball entering the taxiway Schematic diagram used to explain the approach of the game ball when the ball is bitten (1) Schematic diagram used to explain the approach of the game ball when the ball is bitten (2) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism in the closed state (1) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism in the closed state (2) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism at the time of transition (1) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the opening / closing member (1) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism in the closed state (3) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism at the time of transition (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the opening / closing member (2) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the opening / closing member (3) Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the opening / closing member (4) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism in the closed state (4) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism in the closed state (5) Schematic diagram for explaining the entry control mechanism at the time of transition (3)

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

<Structural structure>
First, the configuration of the structural portion of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference mainly to FIGS. 1 to 9. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 integrated with the outer frame 101. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is open to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is open to the intermediate block 103. Shown. Further, FIG. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. In addition, various wirings are omitted in each figure, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, and each of these parts is relatively displaced by a predetermined operation. It is configured to be displaceable.

The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body supporting means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is, for example, a substantially four-sided frame body to which the top plate portion 111, the bottom plate portion 112, the left side plate portion 113, and the right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. It is fitted into the game machine installation equipment (island equipment) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). The outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration in the pachinko machine 100, but has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101, and the main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101. A support mechanism for supporting the island and a part of the locking mechanism for locking the main body thereof may be provided in the island facility.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided apart from the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. In each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, for example, the shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by the shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and the shaft portion is provided in the shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. Is configured to be rotatable by being in a state of being inserted. The configuration in which the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is rotatable is not limited to the above configuration, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft portion is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 operates in response to the counterclockwise rotation operation of the key cylinder 141 by a predetermined operation key. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 145 and the movable portion 144 provided in the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism is released, and the front block 102 is in an open / close allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism that regulates the opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. After that, the rear block 104 can be switched between a state in which opening and closing is prohibited (opening and closing prohibited state) and a state in which opening and closing is permitted (opening and closing permitted state) with respect to the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined operation by the rear block opening / closing regulation mechanism. It is said that.

As shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism is composed of, for example, two opening / closing restricting units 150A and 150B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restricting unit 150C provided in the rear block 104. .. Rotating pieces 151A to 151C capable of rotating operations are provided in these three opening / closing restricting units 150A to 150C. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portions arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 by the rotation operation, whereby the open / close prohibition posture corresponding to the open / close prohibition state is changed. It is possible to switch between and the open / close allowable posture corresponding to the open / close allowable state. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are set to the open / close allowable posture, each of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the opening, and the rear block 104 is in the open / close allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. As for the open / close prohibition posture and the open / close allowable posture, the open / close prohibited state and the open / close allowable state may be switched by changing at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C, and only the rotation is performed at a fixed position. It may be configured to move in a certain direction, or it may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each device shift between a plurality of postures.

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

Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement regulation mechanism that regulates the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement regulation mechanism is composed of a combination of a flow control piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a regulation change unit 162 provided in the front block 102. The flow control piece 161 is urged by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

In the state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the state in which the front block 102 is closed), the flow control piece 161 is set to a movement allowable state that allows the flow of the game ball. It is pushed toward the rear side of the intermediate block 103 by the changing portion 162. The flow control piece 161 is arranged so as to be displaced to the rear side with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement allowable state. As a result, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is allowed.

On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (the front block 102 is open), the pressure of the flow control piece 161 by the regulation changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. The flow control piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102, and the movement is prohibited. The flow control piece 161 protrudes into the guidance passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. As a result, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is prohibited.

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral edge portion 211 surrounding the peripheral edge of the opening 210A and a protrusion forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210. The upper protruding portion 217, the lower protruding portion 218 located on the lower side with respect to the upper protruding portion 217 and projecting forward, and the upper protruding portion 217 and the lower protruding portion on the right side of the lower protruding portion 218. A flat portion 219, which is composed of a substantially flat region located behind 218 and in which the launch operation device 250 is arranged, is formed. The main storage mechanism 230 is arranged on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is arranged on the lower protrusion 218.

The central panel 220 has a function as a cover body that makes the rear side visible while closing the opening 210A that is formed through the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, for example, the central panel 220 has a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201 and a light transmissive fitted to the front side of the panel frame 221. A front plate 222 (see FIG. 1) and a light-transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted to the rear side of the panel frame 221 substantially in parallel with the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap. There is.

The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired according to the progress of the game and game balls rented from the game hall. As shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes, for example, a storage unit 231, a ball removing mechanism (not shown), and a ball removing operation member 232 for operating the ball removing mechanism. The storage section 231 includes an inflow port 231A for flowing the game ball from the inside of the pachinko machine 100 into the storage section 231 and an outlet (not shown) for flowing out the game ball from the storage section 231 to the inside of the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed on the upstream side of the outlet is provided. By opening the discharge port, the game ball is discharged from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball pulling mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the discharge port.

The game balls acquired according to the progress of the game and the game balls lent out according to the lending operation to the lending operation device 292 described later flow into the storage unit 231 mainly through the inflow port 231A. Further, the storage unit 231 has an opening formed on the upper side, through which the game ball owned by the player is manually inserted or the game ball rented out at the game hall is supplied.

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

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage unit 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and the discharge port 241B. It is provided with a ball removing mechanism 243 for causing the ball to be removed, and a ball removing operation member 242 for operating the ball removing mechanism 243. The game balls and the like acquired according to the progress of the game mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230, but if the storage unit 231 is full, they flow into the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241A. Further, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C even when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232.

The bottom surface of the storage unit 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball pulling operation (for example, pressing operation) on the ball pulling operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. When the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball pulling operation on the ball pulling operation member 242, the discharge port 241B remains in the opened state until the returning operation (for example, the pressing operation again) is performed on the ball pulling operation member 242. Be maintained. At the back of the inflow port 241A, a ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage unit 241 is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the launch operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, and a rotatable launch handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) that detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) that detects that the player is in contact with the launch handle 252, and the launch handle 252. It includes a launch stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) that invalidates the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the operation of the player. When the firing handle 252 is rotated by the player, the game ball is ejected from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with a strength corresponding to the amount of the rotation operation. If the contact sensor 254 does not detect contact between the launch handle 252 and the player, or if the launch operation is disabled by the operation of the launch stop switch 255, the launch handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 capable of performing an input operation different from the firing operation by the player. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a pressing operation device 261 capable of pushing operation, a rotation operating device 262 capable of rotating operation, and a selection operating device 263 capable of operating in the up, down, left, and right directions. With these operation devices 261 to 263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, a device setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player. It is possible to execute production setting operations that enable the production of the pachinko machine 100 according to the previous game by inputting information, and these operations can be executed by the player or the manager of the game hall as needed. It is said that. The input operation unit (for example, the annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) that the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down, or moved by the input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid. It is preferable that the operation such as vibration can be executed by the control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, the control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation. By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects involving the input operation, such as actively encouraging the input operation.

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

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame. A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on commands from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to eject, the main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) mounted on the back side of the game board 400 to comprehensively control the game progress, and the main control device 370. It is equipped with a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) that controls game production and status notification.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat plate-shaped base 401 having a through hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that smoothly curves from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. The 402, the inner rail 403 that smoothly curves from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, the recoil prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left tip of the inner rail 403, and the upper right tip of the outer rail 402. It is provided with a recoil prevention member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides the game ball launched from the launching device 330, which will be described later, into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed in the portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 face each other in parallel to return to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorbing property that prevents a large recoil of the game ball such that the game ball heading to the right side beyond the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left side via the upper center again. However, it is formed of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

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

The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area and moves (flows down) while falling in the game area due to its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape in which most of the area has a front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 11 mm). The outer peripheral portion of the game area is generally divided by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is divided into a substantially flat shape by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is substantially flat by the base 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 includes a ball feeding mechanism 331 that sequentially sends out the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the firing position, and a ball feeding solenoid 332 that drives the ball feeding mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). (See), the launch mechanism 333 that ejects the game ball arranged at the launch position, the launch solenoid 334 that drives the launch mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and the game ball launched from the launch mechanism 333 on the game board 400. It is provided with a guide member 335 that guides the vehicle to the launch passage 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes according to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure for accommodating the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed inside a translucent board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

Further, the main control device 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, the attachment portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the base 401 of the game board 400 on the back side, and the main control device 370 is attached to the attachment portion 372. As a result, not only the back side (front side) of the main control device 370, but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 by rotating the mounting portion 372, the main control device 370 is attached to the game board 400. It is said that it can be easily confirmed with it attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so as not to be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal status of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base 401, a flow change member such as a nail 411 and a windmill 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of a game ball, and a center arranged substantially in the center of the base 401. The structure 420, the starting device related to the first special symbol arranged below the central structure 420 (specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B) and the center. The starting device (specifically, the right starting winning device 432) and the right starting winning device 432 arranged on the lower right side (downstream side) of the second special symbol arranged on the lower right side of the structure 420. A large prize device 433 (specifically, a lower prize device 433) and a large prize device 700 (specifically, an upper prize device 700) arranged above (upstream side) of the right start prize device 432. And, a combination arranged between the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol arranged on the upper side (upstream side) of the right starting winning device 432 and the upper and lower large winning devices 433 and 700 on the upper right side of the game board 400. It includes a continuous operation device 435 and general winning devices 439A and 439B arranged on both left and right sides of the lower middle starting winning device 431B.

Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), and corresponds to each switch. It is possible to detect the entry of a game ball into a predetermined area. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle starting winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle starting winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right starting winning switch 442 that detects the game ball that has entered the right starting winning device 432, lower grand winning switch 443 that detects the game ball that has entered the lower grand winning device 433, upper grand winning device Upper prize winning switch 444 that detects the game ball that has entered 700, the combination operation switch 445 that detects the game ball that has entered the combination operation device 435, the start switch 446 that detects the game ball that has entered the start device 436, and above. A non-specific passage switch 447 that detects a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the grand prize device 700 and the lower grand prize device 433, an upper grand prize device 700, and a lower grand prize device 433. The game board has a specific passage switch 448 that detects a game ball that has entered a specific passage (not shown) formed inside, a general prize switch 449A, 449B that detects a game ball that has entered the general prize devices 439A, 439B, and the like. It is installed in 400.

The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starting device 436 constitutes an entry port, and the game ball that has entered each entry port is discharged to the game area. Games of each winning device, specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, the lower middle starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower grand winning device 433, the upper grand winning device 700, and the general winning devices 439A, 439B. The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game ball entering each winning opening is guided to a collection / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401 through a through hole formed in the base 401. .. Further, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream side portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection / discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters any of the winning devices, a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or a device in which two or more winning devices (for example, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) are integrated. The winning device may be configured by the above, and the starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A does not necessarily have to be a winning opening in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game balls enter. It may be used as an entrance where the ball is released again into the game area without being paid out.

Each of the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B, and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B related to the first special symbol does not change the entry probability of the game ball and enters them. The game ball is guided to the back side of the base 401. Further, the right-starting winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the probability of the game ball entering the inside thereof. It should be noted that the mechanism for changing the approach probability of the game ball does not have to be provided only in the starting device related to the second special symbol, and instead of or in addition to the starting device related to the first special symbol, the general winning device. It may be provided in any one or more of 439A and 439B. Further, the mechanism for changing the approach probability of the game ball may be configured by a driving means such as an electrically driven solenoid, or is represented by a mechanism that operates by the own weight of the game ball that has entered a predetermined area. It may be configured by a mechanically operating mechanism.

The right-starting winning device 432 according to the second special symbol has a right-entry regulation mechanism 452 and a right-entry regulation mechanism that change the entry probability of a game ball into the inside by shifting between an entry-allowed posture and an entry-prohibited posture. It is equipped with a right entry control solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) that drives 452. The right entry control mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces driven by the right entry control solenoid 462, and when the right entry control mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces enter the entrance (winning opening). ) Is narrowed (or closed) so that the game ball cannot enter the right start winning device 432, but when the right entry control mechanism 452 is in the entry allowable posture, two movable pieces are at their tips. The game ball can enter the right start winning device 432 by arranging the portions so that the distance between the portions is widened. The right entry regulation mechanism 452 enters right when the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on the detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter, also referred to as "normal symbol lottery"). According to the drive by the regulation solenoid 462, the posture shifts to the approach allowable posture for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 7, the lower entry prize device 433 includes a lower entry regulation mechanism 453 that regulates the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry allowance posture and the entry prohibition posture, and the lower entry regulation mechanism 453. By shifting between the lower entry control solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453 and the non-guided posture and the guided posture, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 is placed in the non-specific passage or the specific passage. A distribution mechanism (not shown) for distribution and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the posture of the distribution mechanism are provided. When the lower entry control mechanism 453 of the lower prize winning device 433 is in the entry prohibition posture, the game ball cannot enter the lower grand prize device 433 because the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning opening). When the lower entry control mechanism 453 is in the entry allowable posture, the lower entry control mechanism 453 opens the entrance so that the game ball can enter the lower prize winning device 433. Further, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific passage when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is guided in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. Will be guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the transition of the gaming state, and when the game ball enters the specific passage, the player is given an advantageous gaming state as a privilege. ..

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning device 700 has an upper entry regulation mechanism 710 that regulates the entry of a game ball into the inside by shifting between an entry allowable posture and an entry prohibition posture, and an upper entry regulation mechanism. An upper entry restricting solenoid 713 (see FIG. 10) that changes the attitude of the mechanism 710 is provided. When the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 is in the entry prohibition posture, the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 700 because the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 closes the entrance (winning opening), but the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 When is in the admissible posture, the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 opens the entrance so that the game ball can enter the upper prize winning device 700. Further, similarly to the lower prize winning device 433, the upper prize winning device 700 is also provided with a distribution mechanism, a specific passage, and a non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism does not guide the game ball that has entered the upper prize prize device 700. When it is in the posture, it is guided to the non-specific passage, and when the distribution mechanism is in the guidance posture, it is guided to the specific passage.

In addition, as the approach permissible posture and the entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the entry probability of the game ball into the inside of the right entry regulation mechanism 452 or the like, each mechanism is configured and the winning port (or ball entry port) of each device is formed. Corresponding to the change in the posture of the operating member that switches between the special state in which the game ball can enter and the normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, at least one of the positions and orientations of the operating member differs depending on each posture. All you need is. Further, as a mechanism for changing the approach probability of the game ball such as the right entry regulation mechanism 452, it is not always necessary to set the state in which the game ball cannot enter into the normal state, and the game ball is allowed to enter even in the normal state, which is special. In the state, the posture of the operating member may be changed to a state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal state.

If a big hit lottery is won, a game ball can enter the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 700. Specifically, the game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A or the lower middle starting winning device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle starting winning switch 441A or the lower middle starting winning switch 441B. When a lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol lottery") is won, or a game ball that has entered the right-starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right-starting winning switch 442. When a lottery based on (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol lottery") is won, at least one of the lower entry restricting solenoid 463 and the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 operates. By this operation, at least one of the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the upper approach control mechanism 710 takes an entry allowable posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. Further, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guided posture according to the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the shift to the approach allowed posture of the lower approach restricting mechanism 453, and further switches to the guided posture after a predetermined time from the shift to the guided posture. When the solenoid 465 is stopped, it returns to the non-guided posture.

The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 700 to start operation. After winning the big hit lottery, either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 700 starts operating on condition that the game ball of the winning combination operating device 435 passes. Therefore, when the player wins the big hit, the player can start the special game state at the timing intended by the player. It should be noted that it is not always necessary that either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 700 starts the operation on the condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes, and instead of or instead of that. In addition, either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 700 may start operating after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 is integrated with display devices 471 to 473 that display variable display of symbols and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 that display the number of times the game is held. A display having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are divided in advance in a light emitting region corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

Specifically, on the game board 400, the first special symbol is variablely displayed in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, and the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. A second special symbol display device 471 related to a special symbol, a second special symbol that is variablely displayed in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, and a second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed as a stop symbol according to the lottery result. A special symbol display device 472 related to a special symbol, a special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times a unit game is held related to a first special symbol, and a special symbol hold that displays the number of times a unit game is held related to a second special symbol. A display device 477 is provided. The right to the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right to the unit game related to the second special symbol are reserved up to four times each. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start winning, a winning / failing judgment of a lottery executed based on one starting winning, and a lottery based on the winning / failing judgment. It refers to a series of games including from the start to the end of the variable display until the result is displayed.

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

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

Further, the game board 400 relates to a normal symbol display device 473 that displays the normal symbol in a variable manner or displays the normal symbol with a stop symbol according to the lottery result in accordance with the normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol. A normal symbol hold display device 478 that displays the number of times the right of the unit game is held is provided. The right to unit games related to ordinary symbols is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starting device 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

The ordinary symbol display device 473 is composed of a plurality of light emitting units and is controlled by a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). An ordinary pattern is represented by a light emitting pattern of a plurality of light emitting parts. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of holds by a combination of the light emitting states (off, lit, blinking) of the two monochromatic light emitting units.

Further, on the game board 400, the decorative symbols may be variablely displayed or the decorative symbols may be fixedly displayed in the unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420. A decorative pattern display device 479 is provided. The variable display and the final display of the decorative symbol are controlled by the sub control board 940, and are synchronized with the variable display and the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variable display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and diverse effects are executed than in the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variable display and confirmation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variable display and final display of the decorative symbol do not always start to change at the timing when they completely match, or stop display as a final display. It is not necessary, and the fluctuation may be started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the confirmation display may be performed at substantially the same timing.

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

Here, various gaming states and transitions between gaming states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter, also abbreviated as "normal game state") is a state in which the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter, also referred to as "non-time reduction state"). Correspond.

If a big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (internal passage of the lower prize winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the winning. Depending on whether or not, the gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state differs. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state (hereinafter, "time reduction state"). (Also referred to as "low probability state"), and the winning probability of the jackpot in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as "low probability state"). In the following, it will also be referred to as the "short-time game state"). On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the time is shortened and the jackpot winning probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than in the normal game state. It shifts to a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a "probability changing gaming state") which is (hereinafter also referred to as a "high probability state").

The time-saving game state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but then returns to the normal game state. Further, the probabilistic gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but then returns to the normal gaming state.

It should be noted that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state does not necessarily have to be the above-described configuration. For example, the high-probability state may be configured to continue until the next big hit is won, or the above-mentioned gaming state may be configured depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a gaming state different from each of the above-mentioned gaming states may be further included, or the gaming states may be shifted under conditions different from the above-mentioned conditions.

Next, the operations of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described roughly in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, and various variable pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various gaming states are generated. When a game ball that has entered any of the start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by any of the middle start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the start winning of the first special symbol It becomes. If the right to the unit game related to the first special symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the first special symbol, the winning random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the stop pattern random number related to the special symbol are acquired. It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920.

The unit game with random numbers acquired based on the start prize of the first special symbol is neither in the special game state nor in the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the rights to are not reserved, they are started immediately after the storage of those random numbers. In addition, even when the player is not in the special game state, when the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved or the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved. After the end of the unit game related to all the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) held before the current prize, the unit game based on the current start prize is started. If each random number is acquired based on the start prize of the first special symbol during the special game state, the unit game by the random number is all held before the current start prize after the special game state. It starts after the unit game related to the special symbol.

In addition, the unit game using random numbers acquired based on the start prize of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start prize of the second special symbol after the current start prize, the unit game based on the start prize of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. It should be noted that the unit game based on the start prize of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not necessarily executed in the order of the start prize. The unit superiority control according to the above may be executed, or the two special symbols may not be alternative but may be variable at the same time.

If a jackpot is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the start prize of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning of the first special symbol lottery based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number is further ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The type of the stop symbol and the type of the jackpot correspond to each other, for example, the number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times that the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 takes the entry allowable posture. A plurality of types of jackpots are set according to the type of gaming state such as the gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probabilistic gaming state) that shifts after the special gaming state, and the jackpot symbol is set for each type. If the jackpot is not won in the first special symbol lottery, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is set as the stop symbol.

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

When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the confirmation display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 of the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 of the upper prize winning device 700 are in the approach allowable posture a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of jackpot. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls are detected by the grand prize switch 443, 444 during each approach allowable posture in the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the upper entry control mechanism 710, or a predetermined maximum. When the permissible entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry control mechanism 453 or the upper entry control mechanism 710 shifts to the no entry posture. Then, after the elapse of the predetermined entry prohibition time, either the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 710 returns to the approach allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

The lower approach regulation mechanism 453 and the upper approach regulation mechanism 710 are configured so that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special gaming state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special gaming state (after the opening period). ), One shifts to the first entry allowed posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time elapses from the return to the entry prohibition posture in the final round, and then a predetermined waiting time elapses (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, the transition to the time-saving gaming state or the probabilistic gaming state is performed as described above.

In various game states, when the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the starting prize of the second special symbol is obtained. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not held up to the maximum number of times at the start winning of the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on this starting winning is executed. Will be done. In addition, the determination of the stop symbol according to the second special symbol lottery, the selection of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the execution of the variation display, the transition control of the game state, etc. are also executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Will be done.

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

In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is won based on the value of the winning random number, and if the winning symbol is won, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lost symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started on the normal symbol display device 473, and in the non-time reduction state, the fluctuation display according to a constant pattern is continued for a predetermined variation display time, and the time reduction state is achieved. Continues the variation display according to a constant pattern for a predetermined variation display time shorter than the non-time saving state. With the passage of a predetermined time according to the game state, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed for a certain period of time.

When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the right approach restricting mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the approach allowable posture at least once after the confirmation display of the normal symbol. Specifically, when winning in a non-time saving state (normal gaming state and special gaming state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time saving state (time saving gaming state and probability variation gaming state) after shifting to the state, the predetermined maximum approach allowable time (for example, about 4.8 seconds) longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time saving state. ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry regulation mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the elapse of the maximum entry allowable time. Further, even if the number of transitions to the approach allowable posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the normal symbol this time is completed.

Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the player must win in the ordinary symbol lottery, and further, the game ball enters the right-starting winning device 432 in the entry-allowed state of the right-starting winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability related to the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the time-saving gaming state, but the staying time in the entry allowable state of the right-starting winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, omitted). Since (0.1 seconds) is set to be extremely short compared to the staying time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) in the time saving state, the opportunity per unit time to receive the second special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state. Is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time to receive the first special symbol lottery. On the contrary, in the time-saving state such as the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. ..

Therefore, the player wins a big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and in the subsequent special game state, the player plays with the aim of shifting to the probabilistic game state by allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, the game is played with the aim of winning a big hit in the second special symbol lottery before each game state ends.

Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the central portion of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a game method (left-handed game) in which the game ball flows down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. The method) and the game method (right-handed game method) in which the game ball flows down from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal game state, the player plays the game by the left-handed game method, and in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, the player plays the game by the right-handed game method. Further, since the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 700 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is played by the right-handed game method even in the special game state.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the substrate 501. By connecting the substrate 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

The rear block 104 continuously rectifies the game ball tank 510 as a ball storage unit for storing the game ball and the game ball on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 (for example, in one row) and arranges them in one stage. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment part, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding part for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530. Guidance as a ball guiding unit that guides the payout device 540 that executes the rental of the game ball and the game ball that has flowed out from the payout device 540 on the downstream side of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed on the base 501. The member 550, the payout control device 560 that controls the payout of the game ball and the lending of the game ball by the payout device 540, and the power supply that converts the external power into the power of a predetermined voltage required by various devices and outputs the power. A power supply / launch control device 570 and a payout control device 560 having a function as a means and a function as a launch control means for controlling the ejection of a game ball based on a launch operation to the launch operation device 250 in cooperation with the main control board 920. It also includes a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1) and a relay device 950 that relays a signal between a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100.

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

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

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

The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows in through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 is gradually heightened as a passage forming member 521 forming a passage of a substantially gutter-shaped game ball having a width through which the game balls pass in a row and an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. It is provided with a rectifying member 522 having a top surface portion at which the height is lowered and gradually rectifying a game ball flowing down the passage from a height that overlaps vertically to a height of one step. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

The case rail 530 is vertically elongated so as to be continuous with the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows into the case rail 530. The case rail 530 is continuous downward while being curved to the left and right so that the game ball does not flow vigorously. Further, a ball out detection switch 539 is attached to a middle portion of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The ball-out detection switch 539 detects a ball-out state in which the game ball is not normally replenished in the case rail 530 due to ball clogging or the like occurring on the case rail 530 or the upstream side thereof.

The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism for delivering the game ball and a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as a drive means for driving the delivery mechanism. In response to the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are discharged to the downstream side.

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

The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case for accommodating the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 does not leave a trace of opening like the main control board 920. It is housed inside a board case that is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

The power / launch control device 570 includes a power / launch control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case for accommodating the power / launch control board 900, and the power / launch control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. It is housed inside a sealed substrate case.

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

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

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

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

A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901, and when the power switch 909 is in the off state, the intake of external power is stopped. By turning off the power switch 909 or disconnecting the power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 from the external power supply outlet (not shown), the pachinko machine can be used. A state in which the supply of electric power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped or a state in which the supply of external electric power itself is stopped is collectively referred to as a "power failure state".

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

The launch control unit 902 controls the drive of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 of the launch device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the launch solenoid 334 are allowed to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on the contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and the firing stop switch 255 for stopping the firing is The launch control unit 902 outputs a launch permission signal in the ON state to the main control board 920 on condition that it is not operated. Further, the main control board 920 outputs a launch solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the launch control unit 902 based on the launch permission signal and the launch abnormality signal. The launch control unit 902 operates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and operates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let me. As a result, the game balls are sequentially launched from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252).

The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the stored information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the initialization signal in the ON state. The initialization switch 907 does not necessarily have to be configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be housed in the board case 371, whereby an illegal signal input targeting a section in which a signal is transmitted can be suppressed.

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

The power supply monitoring board 910 transmits power supply and various signals between the power supply monitoring unit 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power supply / emission control board 900 and the power supply / emission control board 900 and the main control board 920. It includes a signal relay unit 912 to be relayed. The power supply monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the power failure state is established, and the power failure signal in the ON state is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the ON state.

The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. The main control board 920 is equipped with an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU includes a CPU as an arithmetic processing unit (not shown), a ROM (not shown) that stores various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily when the control program is executed. It includes a RAM (not shown) for storing etc. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. There is. The RAM of the main control board 920 has a configuration in which internal data can be maintained (backed up) by supplying power of the backup voltage from the power supply / emission control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout device 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout device 540 according to the operation of the game ball lending device 290. Similar to the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 includes an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), and a RAM (not shown), and a timer circuit. Various circuits such as a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. The RAM of the payout control board 930 may have a backup function capable of maintaining internal data for a certain period of time in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike this, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

The sub-control board 940 controls the operation of various effect devices, various light emitting devices, various sound devices, and the like based on the instructions from the main control board 920. The sub-control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so that information can be communicated. For example, the sub-control board 940 is connected to the main control board 920 so that only one-way information input communication is possible. , It is connected to the input operation device 260 so as to be capable of information communication in both directions, and is connected to the decorative symbol display device 479 or the like so as to be capable of information output communication in only one direction.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing on the main control board 920 is roughly divided into the main processing that is started when the power is restored from a power failure state and the main processing that is periodically (in this embodiment, at a 2 ms (millisecond) cycle) interrupted and executed. It is composed of timer interrupt processing.

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

In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition process S1020 for disabling interrupts, the winning random number initial value counter (a part of the RAM area), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (a part of the RAM area), and the normal symbol related to the special symbol are used. The random number initial value update process S1021 that updates the value of the winning random number initial value counter (a part of the area of the RAM), and the first fluctuation type counter to the fourth fluctuation type for determining the fluctuation time, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The variable counter update process S1022 for updating the value of the counter (a part of the area of the RAM) and the interrupt enable process S1023 for permitting interrupts are repeatedly executed. If a timer interrupt request occurs before the interrupt enable process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt enable process S1023.

In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 that sets an initial value in a stack pointer (a part of RAM area) that controls program execution, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 that sets an interrupt mode, and a payout control board. The start-up standby process S1003, which waits for a predetermined time until the 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like start up, is executed.

After the start-up standby process S1003, the output state determination process S1004 of the initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 of the power supply / emission control board 900, the value determination process S1005 of the power failure information (a part of the RAM), and the storage. The information storage state determination process S1007 is performed, and it is determined whether or not to erase the stored information in the RAM based on these determination results. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a part of the area of the RAM that was updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure, and is executed. Examples include the value of the counter related to the unit game in the game, the value of the counter stored by the starting prize, and the like.

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

When the initialization signal is on (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the saved information has been saved and terminated at the time of transition to the power failure state (S1005: N), or saved. When the information is not normally held (S1007: N), the RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the RAM storage information is executed. Hardware that initializes various devices connected to the main control board 920 after it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y) or after the RAM clear processing S1008 is executed. The hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

After the hardware initialization process S1009, the determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is the power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is the power failure value (S1010: N), the RAM recovery setting process S1011 that initially sets various information including the recovery of the retained information and the recovery command indicating the completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By restoring the holding information in the RAM restoration setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is restored to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

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

In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as an error detection error immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state are performed. Even if is occurring, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command are received. A predetermined initialization process is also executed in each of the above.

After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of startup (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of the previous transition to the power failure state, the special game state is set. Preparations for returning are performed (special game state return preparation process S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating state of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device is determined, and the process corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed on the sub-control board 940. To.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is in a power failure state, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM return setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Further, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not substantially control the progress of the game, monitoring of various sensors, etc., and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is maintained based on the backup power. To. Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice after the reception of the power failure signal is detected for the first time.

In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, "576"), the value is changed to a value "1" larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter related to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the changed value is the same as the circular initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter for the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter for the special symbol. Is set to the value of, and the circulation initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as in the case of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range defined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a value unique to each counter is set, and multiple counters are configured to be updated asynchronously, and the circulation initial value of each counter is set. Refers to the initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the jackpot symbol random number counter and the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range. The range of values is the same for the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol.

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

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

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

In the control signal output process S1208, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol are related based on the control data stored in the output buffer. A signal for controlling various notification devices such as a normal symbol display device 473 is output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right approach restricting solenoid 462, a lower approach restricting solenoid 463, an upper approach restricting solenoid 713, and a switching solenoid 465 are used. The control signal is output.

In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower winning winning switch 443, the upper winning winning switch 444, the combined operation switch 445, the starting switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specific The signal states from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B are read, and changes in the detection state of the game ball by various switches are detected.

Specifically, in the switch read process S1209, the signal states from the various switches are read into the input buffer (a part of the area of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and the signals from the various switches are read. The signal state read the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as "first signal state") and the signal state read the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as "second signal state"). , Changes in the detection status of various switches are detected based on the detection status detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as "previous detection status"). Then, for each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, when the first signal state is the on state and the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is on. Then, the detection flag (a part of the area of the RAM) according to the type of the switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when started, the detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

In the timer update process S1210, various timers (a predetermined area of the RAM) used for variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, control of each game state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

In the fraud detection process S1211, fraudulent acts such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices are detected. Specifically, the right-starting winning device 432, the lower-ranking winning device 433, and the upper-ranking winning device 700 are moved to the forced entry allowable posture, and the game ball is guided to the specific passage of the lower-ranking winning device 433 by vibration. , Right start winning device 432 by radio waves, Induction of forced malfunction of lower grand prize device 433 and upper grand prize device 700, Guidance of game balls to various winning devices by magnetic adsorption, Upper middle start winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that fraudulent acts such as guiding a game ball to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower grand winning device 433, and the upper grand winning device 700 at an abnormal timing have been performed. Detect the occurrence.

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

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

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

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

In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter, and are output to the payout control board 930, if necessary. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is added by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and is subtracted by 1 each time a prize ball command based on the winning is set. In the payout control board 930, the main control board 920 is awarded each time the control for paying out the number (for example, 3) of the game balls corresponding to the winning is executed (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed). In the situation where the ball command is requested and the prize balls are continuously paid out, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a prize (for example, 13 pieces) having a different number of prize balls from the first payout counter, and a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter is issued on the payout control board. When the 930 receives the game, the payout control board 930 executes control to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

In the special symbol-related process S1217, the holding control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of the 433 and the upper prize winning device 700 is further executed.

Further, in the special symbol-related processing S1217, the holding control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol and the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of the 433 and the upper prize winning device 700 is further executed.

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

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

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

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

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

The sub-control board 940 is designed to perform display using 3D (3Dimension). Specifically, the image data storage unit 941 (FIG. 10) of the sub-control board 940 stores 3D model data such as moving objects and backgrounds used for decorative patterns, and motion data representing the motion of the 3D model data. ing. The motion data is stored in association with the timing represented by the timing signal. Therefore, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 reads out the 3D model data and the motion data from the image data storage unit 941 in response to the timing signal as the decorative symbol display process, and responds to the position of the player's face. Image data is generated (details will be described later), and the image data is supplied to the decorative symbol display device 479. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays the images corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

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

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 14A, when playing a game using the pachinko machine 100, the player usually visually recognizes the decorative symbol display device 479 while sitting on a chair. The viewpoint angle of the player at this time is the standard viewpoint angle of the player, and this is referred to as the viewpoint angle Vs. When the player moves the viewpoint angle Vu1 upward so as to look into it from above, as shown in FIG. 14B, the player often lifts his buttocks slightly and pinches forward. This is because, as shown in FIG. 15, the viewpoint angle V1 in which the eye position is moved forward is the viewpoint angle in which the eye position is moved upward by the same height as it is from the standard viewpoint angle Vs. This is because the viewpoint angle V is steeper than that of Vu2.

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

For example, the display data generation unit 942 generates image data with the viewpoint angle V as the projection viewpoint when displaying normal image data. On the other hand, when the image is intended to be viewed by the player, such as the lottery result, the display data generation unit 942 makes the projection angle steeper than the viewpoint angle V, and gives the player a slight viewpoint angle V. The image can be greatly changed just by changing it.

For example, when the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are started, the image of the treasure box TB with the lid closed as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as the first special symbol and the second special. It is displayed as a decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol. Then, at the end of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 18, an image of the treasure box TB in a state where the lid is open but the contents CN cannot be seen is displayed as a decorative pattern. At this time, the player moves the viewpoint angle V upward as if looking into the treasure box TB from above, so that an image in which the content CN can be visually recognized is displayed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, an image showing winning and an image showing loss as shown in FIG. 21 are displayed as decorative symbols. At this time, as described above, by setting the projection angle to be larger than the viewpoint angle V, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the content CN by a simple operation. In this way, the lottery result is intentionally displayed invisible to the player, and the player is allowed to look into the image of the treasure box TB, thereby reducing the monotony of the game and increasing the player's interest, and the player. Can be entertained. If the player does not look into the treasure box TB even after a certain period of time has passed, the content CN may be popped out from the treasure box TB, or an image in which the content CN can be seen is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. You may. As a result, the player who wants to check the contents quickly can look into the game more enjoyably, and the player who does not want to look into the contents can surely see the contents. ..

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

In the decorative pattern display process of the sub-control board 940, first, in S100, a face detection process in which a person's face is detected from the shooting data supplied from the camera device 600 is executed. Next, in S101, it is determined from the shooting data whether or not the face of the person is detected. Face detection is performed by detecting black eyes, flesh tones, lips, etc., or a combination thereof.

Here, even when the player is sitting on a chair and playing a game, the player's face may not be detected temporarily, for example, by turning sideways or downward. Therefore, when the face of the person is detected, the sub-control board 940 shifts to the tracking mode, and even if the face of the person is not detected, the player continues until the face of the person is not detected for a certain release time. Performs processing as if it exists. As a result, it is possible to prevent the viewpoint angle V from being unnecessarily changed, and to prevent the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 from being distorted.

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

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

When the face of a person is not detected from the shooting data in S101, it is determined in S107 whether or not the tracking mode is currently set. If it is determined that the mode is not currently in the tracking mode, the process proceeds to S110 without any processing. In the current tracking mode, in S108, it is determined whether or not the release time is longer than the release time. That is, in S108, the face detection unit 943 has a counter that counts the non-detection time when the face of a person is not detected in the tracking mode. In S108, when the face of a person is not detected, the value of the counter is added by 1, and it is determined whether or not the value of the counter exceeds the release time. If a negative result is obtained in S108, the process proceeds to S111 without any processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In S204, the reference face size is registered. Here, the size of the face differs depending on the gender and individuality of the player. Therefore, if the value of the inter-eye distance DE is uniformly determined, there is a possibility that an error in calculating the viewpoint angle V will become large. By registering the reference face size for each player, it is possible to estimate the viewpoint angle V more accurately. As the reference face size, it is preferable that the size of the face in which the player sits and plays normally is registered. As a state of playing normally, it is preferable that the player is seated and visually recognizing the decorative symbol display device 479, and a big hit is won in a state where a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed as a variable display of the decorative symbol. A part of the symbols corresponding to the above is configured, and the remaining part of the symbols are displayed in a variable manner (reach state), or the player is operating the input operation device 260 and the decorative symbol display device 479. An example is a state in which information related to the operation is displayed (for example, a state in which the information selected by the setting operation is highlighted on the decorative symbol display device 479 when the setting operation of the pachinko machine 100 is being executed). Will be done.

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

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

In the pachinko machine 100, the position of the player's eyes is detected and an image corresponding to the position of the player's eyes is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, so that the player can see the decorative symbol display device 479. It is possible to make it feel as if a 3D model exists inside the pachinko machine 100, and it is possible to improve the entertainment property of the pachinko machine 100.
<Installation of camera device (1)>
Next, the installation of the camera device 600 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the player may be wearing a hat or the like. As shown in FIG. 25, if the camera device 600 is installed at a position near the upper end of the pachinko machine 100, the brim of the hat may be an obstacle and the player's face may not be photographed. Further, as shown in FIG. 24, in the pachinko machine 100, the decorative symbol display device 479 is often arranged so that the line of sight of the player is at the center, and the camera device 600 is placed near the front of the player's face. It is physically difficult to install.

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

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

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

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

After that, the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIG. 28, and when the big hit is won, the treasure box TB appears in the image data and is displayed large in front of the number board as shown in FIG. 29. After that, the lid of the treasure box TB opens as shown in FIG. 18, and the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIGS. 19 to 21. The display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB corresponds to the lottery result of the type of big hit, not the lottery result of whether or not it is a big hit. That is, as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state due to the occurrence of a big hit after passing through the variable display of FIGS. 26 to 28, it shifts to the probabilistic gaming state, or is less valuable to the player than the probabilistic gaming state. The transition to the time-saving gaming state is displayed using the treasure chest TB, and the transitioning gaming status corresponds to the content CN of the treasure chest TB.

In addition, when displaying the lottery result of the big hit instead of the lottery result of the type of the big hit as the display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB, after the reach state shown in FIG. 27, the modeled object 491 (first camera device) After the 600A) has returned to its original position (normal state) and while the central symbol continues to fluctuate, the treasure chest TB is displayed large in front of the number board to make the contents CN visible, and then The lottery result of whether or not it is a big hit may be displayed.

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

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, the reference face size is corrected (updated) based on the shooting data taken in the downward moving state of the first camera device 600A in the reach state. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 detects the face size from the shooting data taken in the downward moving state and registers it as the reference face size. For example, the face detection unit 943 registers (stores) the reference face size once every time the transition to the lower moving state occurs. As a result, the face detection unit 943 can use the shooting data taken from substantially the front of the player as the reference face size, so that the accuracy of the reference face size can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the normal state, the first camera device 600A (described as 600A (n) in the figure) is located above the downward moving state and above the player. Can occur. For this reason, when the player wearing a hat faces downward or approaches the pachinko machine 100, the first camera device 600A may not be able to take a picture of the player.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 32, a second camera device 600B is installed as the camera device 600. The second camera device 600B is installed below the first camera device 600A in the downward moving state so that the player's face can be reliably photographed even when the player's face cannot be photographed from above. It is installed below the person's face. That is, the face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 always photographs the player by the first camera device 600A and the second camera device 600B, and the shooting data of the first camera device 600A (hereinafter, this is the first shooting). When a face is detected from (referred to as data), the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the first shooting data. On the other hand, when the face is not detected from the first shooting data, the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the shooting data of the second camera device 600B (hereinafter, this is referred to as the second shooting data). As a result, the face detection unit 943 can detect the player's face from the second shooting data shot by the second camera device 600B even when the player's face cannot be shot by the first camera device 600A. It is possible to significantly reduce the number of cases in which photography is not possible.

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

First, in S301, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the first shooting data taken by the first camera device 600A (described as the first camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the first captured data, the process proceeds to S309 without executing any processing. When a face is detected from the first shooting data, the process proceeds to S302, and it is determined whether or not the current state is in the reach state and the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A. When the first camera device 600A is in the lower moving state, the processes S303 to S309 are executed, and when the first camera device 600A is not in the lower moving state, that is, in the normal state, nothing happens. The process proceeds to S310 without being executed.

In S303, it is determined whether or not the reference face size based on the first shooting data has already been registered in the reach state this time. If it has already been registered, the process proceeds to S310 without executing any processing. If it has not been registered yet, the face size is detected from the shooting data in S304. In S305, the reference face size is registered. As a result, the face size of the player in a part of the reach state in which the first camera device 600A is lowered and is located in front of the player can be registered as the reference face size.

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

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

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

As described above, in the face detection process shown in FIG. 33, the reference face size is registered (stored) by the second camera device 600B at the timing when the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered (stored). Therefore, even if a part of the face such as the player's eyes cannot be directly photographed by the second camera device 600B, the ears, nose, chin, or chin other than the eyes when the player looks at the decorative pattern display device 479 from the front. It is possible to register the shooting data obtained by shooting the arrangement position of other parts such as the outer shape of the face as the reference face size. Therefore, the first camera device 600A returns to the upper side as a normal state, and even if the player's face (eyes) cannot be detected by the first camera device 600A, the viewpoint angle with respect to the situation in which the player views the front. The change in V can be estimated using the shooting data by the second camera device 600B, it is easy to generate image data corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V, and it corresponds to the change in the state of the player's face (eyes). The image data can be displayed more accurately by the decorative pattern display device 479.

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

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

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

The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 uses at least one of the first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600C and the second shooting data shot by the second camera device 600D. And detect the player's face. When the player's face is detected from only one of the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the player's viewpoint is calculated using the shooting data of the one in which the face is detected. When the player's face is detected from both the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, for example, the viewpoint angles are calculated from the two shooting data, and the average value is defined as the viewpoint angle V. It is also possible to combine two shooting data to generate one composite image data and calculate the player's viewpoint from the composite image data. In this way, by using the two camera devices 600, when the player's face can be detected from the two shooting data, the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V can be improved by using the two shooting data. .. Further, by using the two camera devices 600 in a complementary manner, the probability of detecting the player's face from the shooting data can be increased.

Further, since the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V is improved, it is possible to detect a small movement of the viewpoint angle V of the player and perform an operation such as moving the projected image greatly according to the small movement. The playing time of the player varies, but when the playing time becomes long, the action of looking into the player may become uncomfortable. For example, when it is detected that the viewpoint angle V of the player has moved slightly upward, the display data generation unit 942 changes the viewpoint in the projected image by the value obtained by multiplying the movement of the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient. Set to the set position. As a result, it is possible to make the player perform the operation on the image of the decorative symbol display device 479 without getting bored. Further, in order to make the 3D model appear to exist in the decorative symbol display device 479, it is not necessary to change the projected image with respect to the movement of the player in the front-back direction. However, if the player brings his face closer in the forward direction, it is likely that the player wants to stare at at least part of the 3D model. Therefore, when the display data generation unit 942 detects that the player brings his / her face closer to the front direction, the display data generation unit 942 enlarges and displays the predicted portion that the player wants to stare at.

By improving the calculation accuracy of the viewpoint angle V by using the plurality of camera devices 600 in this way, it is possible to display the projected image desired by the player according to the viewpoint of the player.

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

In S401, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the first shooting data taken by the first camera device 600C (described as the first camera in the figure). When a face is detected, the processes S406 to S408 are executed. On the other hand, when the face is not detected from the first captured data in S401, the processes S402 to S404 are executed.

In S402, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the second shooting data taken by the second camera device 600D (described as the second camera in the figure). When the face is not detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S403 that the face of the player is not detected from both of the two camera devices 600, and the processes after S101 (FIG. 22) are executed. .. On the other hand, when a face is detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S404 that only the second shooting data in which the face is detected is used, and the second shooting data is used in S101 (FIG. 22). ) Subsequent processing is executed.

In S406, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from the second photographing data. When a face is not detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S407 that only the first shooting data in which the face is detected is used, and the first shooting data is used in S101 (FIG. 22). Subsequent processing is executed. On the other hand, when a face is detected from the second shooting data in S406, it is determined that two shooting data of the first and second shooting data in which the face is detected are used, and the two shooting data are used. The processing after S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.
<Configuration of top prize winning device>
Next, the configuration of the upper prize winning device 700 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 showing the cover portion 709 located on the front surface of the game board 400 in a transparent state, in the pachinko machine 100, when the game ball is launched from the launching device 330 (FIG. 6), the outer rail It travels on the launch taxiway 50 via the launch passage 401B sandwiched between the 402 and the inner rail 403, and is guided to the upper part of the game board 400. At this time, if the game is performed by the left-handed game method and the game ball does not exceed the branch portion 691, the game ball is guided to the lower taxiway 51 in the left direction and advances on the left side of the game board 400. On the other hand, when the game is performed by the right-handed game method and the game ball exceeds the branch portion 691, the game ball collides with the guide plate 692 and is guided to the upper taxiway 52 in the upper taxiway winning device 700. The upper taxiway 52 has a passage set to a width and height at which game balls can travel in a row. In the upper taxiway 52, an upper left traveling portion 701 in which the game ball advances to the left, a direction changing unit 702 that changes the traveling direction of the game ball to the right, and a right traveling portion 703 that advances the game ball to the right. And a steep portion 704 that allows the game ball to flow down at a steep angle. On the downstream side of the upper taxiway 52, a taxiway 53 in which the game ball flows down to the downstream side without entering the upper taxiway winning device 700 and a taxiway 55 in which the game ball enters the upper taxiway 700 are branched. Is continuous. The taxiway 53 has a passage set to a width and height at which game balls can travel in a row.

The upper prize winning device 700 has an upper entry restricting mechanism 710 that drives the opening / closing member 711, and is above the upper approach restricting mechanism 710 (opening / closing member 711) by shifting between the entry allowable posture and the entry prohibition posture. It is possible to change the approach probability of the game ball from the taxiway (taxiway 53) formed in the above to the taxiway (taxiway 55) formed on the lower side.

Specifically, when the upper approach restricting mechanism 710 is in the closed state (no entry posture), the game ball enters the taxiway 53 and travels to the right inside the upper traveling portion 705. At this time, the game ball passes over the opening / closing member 711, then passes through the bottom surface 705D, and is guided to the taxiway 54 that flows down the right side of the game board 400 as it is. A part of the bottom surface of the guideway 53 is formed by the opening / closing member 711, has a length of 5 times or more (for example, about 65 mm) the diameter of the game ball along the traveling direction of the game ball, and is closed. When a plurality of game balls passing over the opening / closing member 711 are opened, a plurality of game balls can enter the upper prize winning device 700 side by side to generate a prize. Further, the taxiway 53 is provided with an inclination slightly downward from the horizontal direction, and the game ball advances to the right due to this inclination.

On the other hand, when the upper approach restricting mechanism 710 is in the open state (access allowed posture), the opening / closing member 711 moves to the rear side to form the opening 712 (FIG. 39). The opening 712 constitutes a winning opening as an entrance portion of the upper prize winning device 700. The game ball that has entered the opening 712 enters the taxiway 55 that travels to the right along the lower side of the taxiway 53 from the opening 712, travels to the right along the downward slope, and then guides. It flows downward along the bend of the road 55, is formed downward, and is guided to two branching winning taxiways 57 and 58. The taxiway 55 is provided with an upper prize-winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10), one winning taxiway 57 has a specific passage switch 448 (see FIG. 10), and the other winning taxiway 58 has a non-specific passage. Each switch 447 (see FIG. 10) is provided. The game ball that has won the upper prize winning device 700 is detected by either the specific passage switch 448 or the non-specific passage switch 447 after being detected by the upper prize winning switch 444, and then moves to the rear side of the game board 400. Be guided.

The side walls 703A, 703B, 705A, and 705B that form the front and rear passage wall surfaces of the right traveling portion 703 and the upper traveling portion 705 are provided with protruding portions 703E and 705E that project inward, respectively. The protrusions 703E and 705E have a rod shape (semi-cylindrical shape) that is long and continuous in the vertical direction and has a substantially semicircular cross section, and has an interval smaller than the diameter of the game ball (the protrusions 703E on one side wall). , 705E are provided so as to be staggered between the front and rear side walls (about 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball). As a result, when the game ball advances to the right in the right traveling portion 703 and the upper traveling portion 705, it meanders while colliding with the protruding portions 703E and 705E, and the traveling speed of the game ball can be reduced.

As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the upper approach restricting mechanism 710 is configured to displace the opening / closing member 711 in the front-rear direction by driving the upper approach restricting solenoid 713. The upper entry restricting solenoid 713 drives the solenoid bar 714 protruding to the right in the left-right direction to move the solenoid bar 714 in and out of the main body. For example, when the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 is energized (on state), the solenoid bar 714 is driven to the left, and the right end of the solenoid arm 715 attached near the right end of the solenoid bar 714 is displaced to the left. A shutter arm 716 is rotatably attached to the left tip of the solenoid arm 715. The shutter arm 716 has a protruding portion 716A that protrudes upward, and the opening / closing member 711 and the shutter arm 716 are connected by being fitted into the hole portion 711A provided in the opening / closing member 711. That is, when the right end of the solenoid arm 715 is displaced to the left, the shutter arm 716 is displaced along the hole 711A having a bent shape and a substantially heart shape, thereby absorbing the rotational movement of the shutter arm 716. The opening / closing member 711 is displaced in the rear direction.

When the upper entry restriction solenoid 713 is in the non-energized state (off state), the electromagnetic force on the solenoid bar 714 is turned off, the solenoid bar 714 moves to the right by the action of the compression coil spring 714A, and the right side of the solenoid bar 714. The right end of the solenoid arm 715 attached near the tip is displaced to the right. As a result, the shutter arm 716 operates in the opposite direction, and the opening / closing member 711 is displaced in the forward direction. As a result, the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 can displace the opening / closing member 711 in the substantially front-rear direction.

Further, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 711 is provided with a guide portion 711B which is a protruding portion long in the front-rear direction and reduces the contact area to reduce the frictional force of the opening / closing member 711. Further, the opening / closing member 711 is configured such that the tip portion of the opening / closing member 711 rotates in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction within a certain range (for example, an angle of 5 °) with respect to the left-right direction in a plan view. The left-right width of the opening / closing member 711 is shorter than the left-right width of the storage space of the opening / closing member 711.

As shown in FIG. 40, the upper advancing portion 705 and the lower advancing portion 706 are provided adjacent to each other in the vertical direction and are separated by an opening / closing member 711. As a result, the opening / closing member 711 can expose the opening 712 in the open state and guide the game ball to the taxiway 55. On the other hand, the opening / closing member 711 can guide the game ball to the taxiway 53 by closing the opening 712 in the closed state and substantially connecting to the bottom surface 721 of the taxiway 53 (bottom surface 705D of the upper traveling portion 705). it can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40, the upper prize winning device 700 is provided at a position where a game ball that has gained momentum flowing down the steep portion 704 collides with the opening / closing member 711. Specifically, the opening / closing entrance / exit 722 into which the opening / closing member 711 enters / exit is the left end corresponding to the upstream end of the upper traveling portion 705, and is provided so as to be adjacent to the steep portion 704. Therefore, the closed opening / closing member 711 is located in the traveling direction in which the game ball flows down the steep portion 704, and the flowing game ball collides with the opening / closing member 711 to increase the flowing direction and can change to about 60 degrees or more. It is said that. The front end on the right side corresponding to the downstream end of the opening / closing member 711 has a shape portion that is obliquely inclined in a plan view, and is sandwiched between the opening / closing member 711 and the opening 712 at the downstream end. It is configured so that the game ball can be easily pushed out to the bottom surface 721 side of the taxiway 53.

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, when the upper entry restricting mechanism 710 shifts from the open state to the closed state, if the game ball accidentally tries to flow down the closing opening 712, the opening / closing member 711 and the side wall A game ball is sandwiched between the 705A and 706A, and the state in which the game ball is sandwiched is maintained, so-called ball biting may occur. Even in such a case, the game ball that has been bitten by the impact caused by the subsequent game ball that vigorously flows down via the steep portion 704 collides with the opening / closing member 711 to the lower traveling portion 706. Can be dropped. As described above, the opening / closing member 711 and the shutter arm 716 are not fixed to each other, only the protruding portion 716A and the hole portion 711A are fitted to each other, and vibration (vibration due to movement in the front-rear direction and constant in plan view). Vibration due to rotation within the range, etc.) is generated. Therefore, when the game ball collides with the opening / closing member 711, the opening / closing member 711 vibrates greatly, and the game ball can be dropped at the moment when a gap is created by the vibration. Further, as shown in FIG. 42, due to ball biting on the right side of the opening / closing member, even if the next game ball collides with the opening / closing member 711, the impact is not sufficiently transmitted and a plurality of game balls are accumulated. Even in such a case, the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704 directly collides with the game ball at the end, and the impact is transmitted between the game balls, so that the game ball is caught in the opening / closing member 711. By directly applying an impact to the ball, the ball biting can be eliminated.

Further, the upper prize winning device 700 is provided on the upper taxiway 52 in which all the game balls launched by the right-handed game technique in which the game balls flow down from the right side of the central structure 420 can be guided. For this reason, when ball biting occurs in the upper prize winning device 700, a large number of game balls are connected in a large number for a long time in a short time on the upper taxiway 52, which may cause a great problem. For example, if there is no ball biting, the time required to reach a predetermined number that can be entered is shortened by one entry allowable posture in the upper prize winning device 700, so that a large amount of game balls can be acquired in a short time. Can be given to the player, but the feeling of exhilaration caused by the ball biting cannot be given. Further, on the downstream side along the upper taxiway 52 with respect to the position where the upper prize winning device 700 is provided, there is a device provided with an entry control mechanism such as a right start winning device 432 and a lower prize winning device 433. If the game ball cannot advance to the side, it will not be possible to enjoy the benefits that the player should have originally obtained when the device takes an entry-allowed posture. Further, although a winning device (general winning device 439B) having no entry control mechanism is provided on the downstream side along the upper taxiway 52 with respect to the position where the upper prize winning device 700 is provided, the ball is once bitten. If a large number of game balls are connected in a row and then a large number of game balls proceed to the winning device side in that state, a probability different from the preset winning probability (for example, a number) There is a possibility that the game ball will enter the winning device with a high probability of more than double or a low probability of less than a fraction), and either the player or the game hall side may suffer a great disadvantage. is there.

According to the pachinko machine 100, although it has a configuration in which at least one of the above-mentioned defects can occur, the upper prize winning device 700 has a configuration in which ball biting can be easily eliminated, so that a defect that can occur due to such ball biting. Is preferable because it can be reduced.

In this way, the steep portion 704 as the introduction taxiway is a guide connected to the first taxiway 53 (upper taxiway 705) and the second taxiway 55 (lower taxiway 706) from diagonally upward. It is provided so that the game ball collides with the opening / closing member 711 when the opening / closing member 711 is in the closed state on the road. Therefore, since the opening 712 opened and closed by the opening / closing member 711 can be passed in a state where the speed is high, ball biting is less likely to occur and problems caused by ball biting can be reduced. Further, when ball biting occurs, the opening / closing member 711 can be vibrated by directly colliding the succeeding game ball with the ball biting game ball or by colliding the succeeding game ball with the opening / closing member 711. .. As a result, the game ball sandwiched by the opening / closing member 711 can be dropped into the second taxiway 55 or returned to the first taxiway 53, so that the ball biting can be eliminated and the ball biting is caused. Problems can be reduced.

Further, the steep portion 704 is a taxiway that is downwardly inclined in the same direction as the first taxiway 53 (upper traveling portion 705), and is a first taxiway that is downwardly inclined at an angle of approximately 70 degrees. Is connected to. Therefore, the game ball can collide with the opening / closing member 711 while flowing down the game ball in the traveling direction of the game ball on the first taxiway 53, so that the game ball can travel on the first taxiway 53. Can be smooth. For example, in a situation where ball biting of a game ball occurs in a downstream portion of the first taxiway 53 and the game balls stay side by side along the first taxiway 53 with that position as the most downstream portion, the ball biting occurs. It is possible to easily transmit a strong impact force to the game ball, which is the cause of the above, and to easily eliminate the ball biting. It is preferable that the steep portion 704 is connected to the first taxiway 53 by inclining downward in the same direction as the first taxiway 53 at an angle of about 40 ° or more and less than about 80 °.

Further, the steep portion 704 is a taxiway that is inclined downward in the same direction as the second taxiway 55 (lower traveling portion 706), and thereby passes through the opening 712 to the upper prize winning device 700. The progress of the game ball on the second taxiway 55 after entering can also be smoothed.

Further, the main control board 920 has a short time (for example, 0.05 seconds) in which the game ball can hardly enter the upper big winning device 700 by winning a big hit or a winning different from the big hit lottery (for example, a small hit). In this case, the game ball in the state of being supported by the opening / closing member 711 may have the control to form the open state of the opening / closing member 711. Since it advances to the side and its speed is substantially constant, it is possible to easily realize the setting that the opening / closing member 711 is closed again before entering the opening 712. However, when the vigorous game ball accidentally advances to the opening 712 opened in the open state for a short time by advancing the steep portion 704, the game ball enters the opening 712 and ball biting occurs. There is a possibility that it will end up.

On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 100, the opening / closing member 711 is configured to be rotatable within a certain range in a plan view, and the steep portion 704 is configured with the opening / closing member 711 from an obliquely upward direction. It is connected to the upstream end of the first taxiway 53 (upper traveling portion 705). Therefore, even if a ball bite occurs at the upstream end of the opening / closing member 711, the opening / closing member 711 can be advanced in the closing direction on the downstream side, and an extra game ball enters the upper prize winning device 700 by opening for a short time. It is possible to suppress the situation where the situation occurs. Further, the first taxiway 53 is not provided with a taxiway from which the game ball enters from a position different from the steep portion 704, and this also provides a position where ball biting occurs due to opening for a short time. It can be limited to the upstream end of the first taxiway 53, and even if the opening / closing member 711 is in the open state for a long time so that a plurality of game balls can enter, the position where the game ball finally enters is the first. It is limited to the upstream end of the taxiway 53 of the above, and since the game balls move vigorously one by one at this position, it is possible to make it difficult for ball biting to occur.

<Prevention of ball biting by the entry regulation mechanism (1)>
Next, the configuration of the upper entry control mechanism 730 will be described. The upper approach regulating mechanism 730 is different from the upper approach regulating mechanism 710 in that the tip of the opening / closing member 711 can be displaced in the vertical direction by devising the configuration. The same part as the upper entry control mechanism 710 will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the opening / closing member 711 is brought in and out from the opening / closing entrance / exit 722 provided between the side walls 705B and 706B to transition between the closed state and the open state. A storage space 739 for accommodating the opening / closing member 711 is provided in the rear direction from the opening / closing entrance / exit 722. The ceiling portions 732A to 732C as ceiling surfaces connected from the side wall 705B at the opening / closing entrance / exit 722 have a ceiling front portion 732A at a low position, a ceiling rear portion 732B at a high position, and a ceiling inclined portion 732C that relays them. The space is narrow in the front direction and wide in the rear direction. At this time, there is almost no gap between the upper end of the opening / closing member 711 (that is, the guide portion 711B) and the ceiling front portion 732A. As described above, the shutter arm 716 and the opening / closing member 711 are fixed by fitting the protrusion 716A into the hole 711A, the upper end is free, and the protrusion 716A is detached from the hole 711A. Is also possible. Therefore, by setting the distance Loop between the upper surface of the opening / closing member 711 and the ceiling front portion 732A to be smaller than the thickness of the opening / closing member 711, it is possible to prevent the protruding portion 716A from coming off from the hole portion 711A. A leaf spring 731 is installed in the ceiling inclined portion 732C substantially parallel to the horizontal direction with the front direction as the base so as to extend the ceiling front portion 732A. The position of the bottom surface 733 is set to a lower position within the drive range of the shutter arm 716 so as not to interfere with the drive of the shutter arm 716.

As shown in FIG. 44, in the closed state, the opening / closing member 711 moves in the forward direction and its rear end is at the base of the leaf spring 731, and most of the upper surface faces the ceiling front portion 732A. There is. Therefore, even if the game ball is placed on the tip and the gravity of the game ball is applied, the ceiling front portion 732A and the base portion of the leaf spring 731 are firmly instructed and cannot be displaced. As a result, in the closed state, the opening / closing member 711 can firmly close the opening 712 and guide the game ball from the taxiway 53 to the taxiway 54.

As shown in FIG. 45, in the open state, the position of the opening / closing member 711 is moved in the rear direction, and the rear end is located in a wide space (moving space 739A) formed by the ceiling rear portion 732B. Therefore, the rear end of the opening / closing member 711 can be displaced upward by flipping up the leaf spring 731, and by rotating the opening / closing member 711 with the protruding portion 716A as a viewpoint, the position of the tip of the opening / closing member 711 is lowered. It can be displaced in the direction. That is, in the upper approach regulation mechanism 730, when the game ball is pinched by the tip of the opening / closing member 711 when shifting from the open state to the closed state, the position of the tip of the opening / closing member 711 is shifted downward by the gravity of the game ball. As a result, it is possible to drop the game ball and make it difficult for the ball to bite.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry restricting mechanism 730, the vertical position of the opening / closing member 711 is fixed by the ceiling front portion 732A in the closed state, and the transition from the open state to the closed state is in progress. It has a storage space 739 as a moving space for the front tip of the opening / closing member 711 to be displaced in the state. Therefore, while the vertical position of the opening / closing member 711 is fixed in the closed state, the front tip of the opening / closing member 711 can be displaced in the transition state from the open state to the closed state, so that the game ball can be displaced in the transition state. Ball biting can be reduced by utilizing the impact and load on the opening / closing member 71.

<Prevention of ball biting by the entry regulation mechanism (2)>
Next, the configuration of the upper entry control mechanism 750 will be described. The upper approach restricting mechanism 750 is different from the above-mentioned upper approach regulating mechanism 730 in that the tip of the opening / closing member 751 is also displaced in the front-rear direction by using an elastic member that can be elastically deformed. The same part as the upper entry control mechanism 730 will not be described.

As shown in FIG. 46, the opening / closing member 751 has a front plate portion 752, a support portion 755, an elastic portion 753, and a rear plate portion 754. The front plate portion 752 closes the opening 712, covers the opening, and allows the game ball to pass over the upper surface thereof. The support portion 755 is provided between the front plate portion 752 and the elastic portion 753, and when the support portion 755 stands upright in the vertical direction, the front plate portion 752 is substantially horizontal in the longitudinal direction. It supports 752. The elastic portion 753 is made of, for example, a metal plate having a wavy shape, and can be contracted in the front-rear direction or displaced in the left-right direction according to a load, and can be temporarily deformed to return to the original shape when the load is removed. Is possible. The elastic portion 753 is not limited in material or configuration, and a coil spring, plastic, or the like may be used. The elastic portion 753 has a spring constant set so as to be shortened with a force smaller than the driving force in the closing direction of the opening / closing member 751 by the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 (compression coil spring 714A), and the tip portion of the opening / closing member 751 is played. When the ball is pinched, a small force acts on the game ball according to the spring constant of the elastic portion 753 in the process of shortening the elastic portion 753, and after the elastic portion 753 contracts to the maximum amount that can be shortened, the force is increased. The force of the compression coil spring 714A acts on the game ball as a larger force than before.

As shown in FIG. 47, the bottom surface connected from the side wall 706B at the opening / closing entrance / exit 722 has an inlet bottom surface 761A, an inclined bottom surface 761B descending in the rear direction, and a rear bottom surface 761C in the rear direction. The space sandwiched between the bottom surfaces 761A to 761C and the ceiling surface 762 serves as a storage space 759. The distance Lm between the entrance bottom surface 761A and the ceiling surface 762 is set slightly larger than the height of the support portion 755 in the front-rear direction (for example, about 0.1 to 0.5 mm), and the support portion 755 is the entrance in the closed state. By being sandwiched and fixed by the bottom surface 761A and the ceiling surface 762, the front plate portion 752 is kept substantially horizontal. Specifically, the difference between the distance Lm and the height of the support portion 755 is set so that the support portion 755 does not rotate (that is, the cross section when the support portion 755 is cut in a plane including the front-rear direction and the vertical direction). In the figure, it is set smaller than the difference between the diagonal line and the height of the support portion 755), so that the support portion 755 can be prevented from falling. The inclined bottom surface 761B smoothly connects the rear bottom surface 761C to the entrance bottom surface 761A so that the height thereof gradually narrows, so that the support portion 755 can be smoothly connected to the entrance bottom surface 761A when shifting from the open state to the closed state. Guide to.

On the other hand, during the transition between the open state, the open state, and the closed state, since the support portion 755 is on the inclined bottom surface 761B where the space expands, a margin (moving space 739A) is formed in the vertical space. , The front plate portion 752 can be displaced in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 48, when the game ball is sandwiched between the front plate portions 752 and a load is applied during the transition from the open state to the closed state, the elastic portion 753 is displaced in the front-rear direction or the vertical direction to guide the game ball. It can be dropped to 55. As described above, in the upper entry restricting mechanism 750, the probability of ball biting can be reduced by displacing the tip of the front plate portion 752 backward or downward by utilizing the elasticity of the elastic portion 753.

In this way, in the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry control mechanism 750, the vertical position of the front plate portion 752 of the opening / closing member 751 is fixed by the inlet bottom surface 761A and the ceiling surface 762 in the closed state, and the pachinko machine 100 is closed from the open state. It has a storage space 759 including a moving space 759A for displacement of the front end of the opening / closing member 751 (front plate portion 752) in the transition state in the middle of transitioning to the state. Therefore, the vertical position of the opening / closing member 751 (front plate portion 752) is fixed in the closed state, while the front side portion (front plate portion 752) of the opening / closing member 751 is fixed in the transition state from the open state to the closed state. Since it can be displaced, it is possible to reduce ball biting by utilizing the impact or load on the opening / closing member 751 of the game ball in the transition state.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry control mechanism 750, the front plate portion 752 of the opening / closing member 751 is within a certain range in a plan view because one side of the elastic portion 753 in the left-right direction is deformed more than the other side. The steep portion 704 is connected to the upstream end of the first taxiway 53 (upper traveling portion 705) whose bottom surface is formed by the opening / closing member 711 from an obliquely upward direction. Therefore, even if a ball bite occurs at the upstream end of the opening / closing member 751, the front plate portion 752 of the opening / closing member 711 can be advanced in the closing direction on the downstream side, and the game ball is additionally raised by opening for a short time. It is possible to suppress the situation of entering the grand prize device 700.

In addition, instead of the opening / closing member 751 of the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry control mechanism 750, the opening / closing member may be configured as follows. For example, as in the opening / closing member 771 shown in FIG. 49, the elastic portion 753 and the front plate portion 752 are provided with respect to the rear plate portion 754X connected to the upper entry restricting solenoid 713, and the plurality of elastic portions 753Xa, 753Xb and the front plate are provided. The portions 752Xa and 752Xb may be provided separately, and the support portions 755Xa and 755Xb may be provided corresponding to the portions. In this case, the front plate portions 752Xa and 752Xb can displace one front plate portion having a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball independently of the other front plate portions. Even when one of them bites the ball, the other can be closed, and it is possible to more reliably suppress a situation in which more game balls than a preset number are guided to the taxiway 55.

Further, as in the opening / closing member 775 shown in FIG. 50, with respect to the rear plate portion 754Y connected to the upper entry restricting solenoid 713, only a part of the front plate portions 752Ya of the plurality of front plate portions 752Ya and 752Yb is elastic portion 753Ya. May be provided so that the front plate portion 752Yb can be integrally provided. In this case, it is preferable to provide the elastic portion 753Ya only on the upstream side (leftward direction) where ball biting is likely to occur. As a result, the front plate portions 752Ya and 752Yb can displace the front plate portion 752Ya having a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball independently of the other front plate portions 752Yb, resulting in low cost. It is possible to realize an upper entry regulation mechanism that makes it easy to eliminate ball biting.

<Prevention of ball biting by the entry regulation mechanism (3)>
Next, the configuration of the upper entry control mechanism 780 will be described. The upper approach restricting mechanism 780 is different from the above-mentioned upper approach regulating mechanism 750 in that the tip of the opening / closing member 781 is displaced (shortened) only in the front-rear direction (rear side) with respect to the rear portion. The same part as the upper entry control mechanism 750 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 51, the opening / closing member 781 has a front plate portion 782, an elastic portion 783, and a rear plate portion 784. The elastic portion 783 is integrated with the front end fixed to the front plate portion 782 and the rear end fixed to the rear plate portion 784. The opening / closing member 781 has a reinforcing portion 785 that connects the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784.

The reinforcing portion 785 has a tubular shape that surrounds the entire elastic portion 783, a part of the front plate portion 782 in the rear direction, and a part of the rear plate portion 784 in the front direction in the vertical and horizontal directions. The 782 and the rear plate portion 784 are reinforced so as not to shift in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, a rod-shaped stopper 786 long in the left-right direction is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the front plate portion 782 to prevent the reinforcing portion 785 from going in the front direction. Further, the reinforcing portion 785 is fixed and integrated by adhesion or the like so as not to move rearward relative to the front plate portion 782. On the other hand, the rear plate portion 784 is not provided with a stopper, and the rear end of the reinforcing portion 785 is displaced in the rear direction as the elastic portion 783 contracts in the front-rear direction.

Further, the elastic portion 783 shrinks by the shortening amount Sr, but does not shrink any more. 51 and 54 show a state in which the elastic portion 783 is contracted by the shortening amount Sr to minimize the front-rear length of the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784, and FIG. 53 shows the length before shortening. Shows the initial state in which is maximized, and the shortened amount Sr of the elastic portion 783 is shown for reference with reference to the rear end position of the elastic portion 783 in the initial state. The opening / closing member 781 can be displaced between the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784 in the front-rear direction by the shortening amount Sr by shortening the elastic portion 783, while it is hardly displaced in the vertical and horizontal directions. .. Further, the elastic portion 783 has a spring constant set so as to be shortened with a force smaller than the driving force in the closing direction of the opening / closing member 781 by the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 (compression coil spring 714A), and the tip portion of the opening / closing member 781 is set. When the game ball is pinched, a small force acts on the game ball in the process of shortening the elastic portion 783, and after shrinking to the shortened amount Sr, a larger force acts on the game ball than before.

Here, in the closed state, the elastic portion 783 may be in a shortened state as compared with the maximum initial state, or may be returned to the initial state. After the front plate portion 782 of the opening / closing member 781 enters the lower side of the game ball in contact with the side wall 705A, that is, the opening / closing position is closer to the radius of the game ball from the side wall 705A (hereinafter, also referred to as a ball biting avoidance position). Since ball biting does not occur after the front plate portion 782 of the member 781 has advanced, after the front plate portion 782 has advanced to the ball biting avoidance position, the rear plate portion 784 further advances to the front side and the elastic portion. The 783 may be contracted by the shortened amount Sr or a length smaller than that, and the elastic portion 783 is completely restored to the front side from the ball biting avoidance position, and the front plate portion 782 advances to the front side. May be.

The opening / closing member 781 is installed on the installation portion 791. FIG. 52 shows a cross-sectional view when the vicinity of the center of the reinforcing portion 785 and the installation portion 791 is cut in the left-right direction. The installation portion 791 has a groove portion 791A having a longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 781 has a protruding portion 785A having a longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction on the lower surface of the reinforcing portion 785, and by fitting the protruding portion 716A into the groove portion 791A, the opening / closing member 781 can be stably slid in the front-rear direction. Here, three protrusions 785B long in the front-rear direction provided on the lower surface of the reinforcing portion 785 are provided in order to reduce the contact area between the installation portion 791 and the reinforcing portion 785 and reduce the frictional force. Further, the upper end portion 716Ax of the protruding portion 716A of the shutter arm 716 is formed to be larger than the hole portion 811A, so that the position of the opening / closing member 781 in the upward direction is fixed.

As shown in FIG. 53, even when the game ball is placed on the front plate portion 782 and a load is applied in the closed state, the reinforcing portion 785 firmly fixes the position of the front plate portion 782. Therefore, the opening 712 can be appropriately closed and the game ball can be guided to the taxiways 53 and 54. In this closed state, the elastic portion 783 is in a state of being extended to the maximum, and the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784 have the maximum front-rear length.

As shown in FIG. 54, when the game ball is pinched by the tip of the front plate portion 782 during the transition from the open state to the closed state, when a load is applied to the front plate portion 782 in the rear direction, the elastic portion The 783 can be shortened to temporarily displace the tip of the front plate portion 782 in the rear direction, making it easier for the game ball to fall into the taxiway 55. Further, the opening / closing member 781 is at a position where the game ball is sandwiched when a ball bite occurs by releasing the force by the elastic portion 783 (that is, closing with a weak force) (that is, the game ball is moved to the front plate by the force of the elastic portion 783). The position (the position where the ball biting occurs in contact with the portion 782) can be shifted significantly below the center of the game ball. Therefore, the approach restricting mechanism 780 of the upper approach restricting solenoid 713 can shorten the elastic portion 783 by the shortening amount Sr and then push out the tip of the opening / closing member 781 with a strong force in the forward direction to push the pinched game ball forward. It can be easily pushed upward. That is, in the upper approach regulation mechanism 780, the time for ball biting of the game ball can be reduced by displacing the position of the tip of the opening / closing member 781 according to the load. That is, in the upper entry regulation mechanism 780, the tip of the front plate portion 782 is displaced in the front-rear direction by utilizing the elasticity of the elastic portion 783, thereby shortening the time during which the ball biting occurs and reducing the trouble caused by the ball biting. Can be done.

As described above, the pachinko machine 100 having the upper approach restricting mechanism 780 is located rearward with respect to the front plate portion 782 located in the front direction and the front plate portion 782, and is connected to the upper approach restricting solenoid 713. It has a plate portion 784, and the length in the front-rear direction between the front plate portion 782 (specifically, the front end portion in contact with the game ball) and the rear plate portion 784 can be shortened when shifting from the open state to the closed state. It is configured in. Therefore, even if the game ball is caught at the tip of the opening / closing member 781 in the transition state, the game ball can be dropped by shrinking the opening / closing member 781, and problems caused by ball biting can be reduced.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be modified and implemented as described below, for example. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

(1) In the above embodiment, the game ball is allowed to flow down diagonally from the steep portion 704 in the traveling direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is moved from directly above (an angle of 90 °). The game ball may be made to flow down or the game ball may be made to flow down from the direction opposite to the traveling direction. In short, the game ball may flow down so as to collide with the opening / closing member 711 in the closed state. Further, in the above embodiment, the left end of the opening / closing member 711 is located near the left end of the upper advancing portion 705 (that is, the boundary with the steep portion 704), but the radius of the game ball from the left end of the upper advancing portion 705 (that is, the boundary with the steep portion 704). If the left end of the opening / closing member 711 is located within 0.55 cm), the game ball flowing down from the steep portion 704 can collide with the opening / closing member 711, which is preferable.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper entry restricting mechanisms 730 and 750 in which the front end of the opening / closing member can move in at least one of the vertical directions intersecting the front-rear direction corresponding to the opening / closing direction, and a plurality of members in which the opening / closing member is front and rear For example, in a structure separated into a front plate portion 752 and a rear plate portion 753), the front plate portion can be displaced with respect to the rear plate portion driven by the drive unit (upper entry regulation solenoid 713). The approach control mechanisms 750 and 780 do not necessarily have to be provided with a steep portion 704. For example, the guide path may be linearly continuous upstream of the guide path formed by the upper surface of the opening / closing member 751. Good. Further, it is not always necessary that one passage is continuous to the upstream side with respect to the winning opening (opening 712) of the upper prize winning device 700 as in the above embodiment, and a plurality of passages with respect to the winning opening. May be continuous on the upstream side. Even with such a configuration, the front end on the front side of the opening / closing member can be displaced in the direction intersecting or in the opposite direction with respect to the moving operation in the closing direction driven by the driving unit (upper entry restricting solenoid 713). Problems due to biting can be reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the taxiways 51 to 55 are configured by the resin members constituting the upper prize winning device 700, but some of these may be composed of other passage forming members such as nails and wind turbines. Good.

In the above embodiment, the protrusion 705E is provided on the inner surface (the side through which the game ball passes) of the side walls 705A and 705B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not always necessary to provide the protrusion 705E. Further, for example, in the side wall 706A in the forward direction, a protrusion 705E is provided in the most upstream portion (near the left end) of the upper traveling portion 705, or a protrusion portion (figure) is provided on the side wall in the front direction of the most downstream portion (near the right end) of the steep portion 704. (Not shown) is provided (that is, a protruding portion is provided near the boundary between the steep portion 704 and the upper traveling portion 705) to guide the game ball toward the rear side of the upper traveling portion 705 and control the traveling direction. be able to. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, even when the opening / closing member 711 is not completely closed due to ball biting and only a part of the opening / closing member 711 protrudes from the opening / closing entrance / exit 722, the game is played with respect to the opening / closing member 711. The spheres can be reliably collided. It should be noted that various shapes and heights of the protruding portion can be arbitrarily selected according to the traveling direction to be guided and the like. It is also possible to adjust the speed of the game ball by providing a protruding portion on the steep portion 704. Further, the protruding portion 705E may be a vertically long protrusion continuous in the vertical direction, an inclined protrusion continuous in the diagonal direction, or an upper traveling portion 705 (induction) when the protrusion is continuous in the diagonal direction. A ball-biting game is a protrusion having a contact surface on the upstream side that coincides with the downward slope direction on the road 53) and is continuous in the downward slope direction at an angle steeper than the upper traveling portion 705 (taxiway 53). It is preferable that the ball can be easily entered into the second taxiway by the subsequent game ball.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 is used as the drive unit, and the opening / closing member 711 is driven in the front-rear direction by the shape of the hole portion 711A penetrating through the protrusion 716A, but the configuration of the drive unit is not limited. , And various other configurations can be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the leaf spring 731 is used, but it is not essential. Further, it is not always necessary to rotate the opening / closing member 711 downward, and the opening / closing member 711 may be rotated upward.

Further, in the above embodiment, the bottom surface 761A of the entrance and the ceiling surface 762 were parallel to each other, but for example, one or both of them are inclined so as to be slightly narrowed toward the opening / closing entrance / exit 722, and the support portion 755 is provided. The shape may be narrowed toward the front. As a result, the support portion 755 can be easily sandwiched between the entrance bottom surface 761A and the ceiling surface 762, and the position fixing in the front-rear direction can be stabilized.

Further, in the above embodiment, a tubular reinforcing portion 785 that covers the entire elastic portion 783 and a part of the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784 is used, but the reinforcing portion having various other configurations is used. 785 can be used. For example, two plate-shaped members in the vertical direction may be partially connected. Further, even if a hard plate-shaped member is fixed to the front plate portion and inserted into the cavity inside the rear plate portion, and an elastic member such as a spring is inserted in the back of the cavity, the opening / closing member moves in the front-rear direction. Can only be displaced.

Further, in the above embodiment, one position of the reinforcing portion 785 is positioned by adhesion to the stopper 786 and the front plate portion 782, but the reinforcing portion 785 can be moved relative to the front plate portion 782 while the rear plate portion 784 is movable. It may be fixed to and positioned. Further, the installation portion 791 is not always necessary, and the opening / closing member 781 having the reinforcing portion 785 may be supported by a portion different from the installation portion 791.

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening / closing member 781 can be shortened in the front-rear direction by the elastic portion 783, but the elastic member is extended in the front-rear direction to generate an urging force in the shortening direction. May be provided. For example, a mechanism for locking the elastic member in an extended state may be provided, and a weight or the like may be provided as the locking mechanism, and the elastic member may be locked in the extended state by the load of the weight in a normal state. When a load exceeding a certain level is applied due to the game ball being caught in the opening / closing member, the lock is released and the opening / closing member is shortened (that is, the tip portion of the opening / closing member is displaced in the direction opposite to the traveling direction of the rear plate portion). As a result, the game ball can be dropped. In this case, the lock is released when the opening / closing member is shortened by a certain amount, a mechanism for extending the opening / closing member is provided, and the game ball is dropped in a short time from the shortening of the opening / closing member to the extension. You may do so. In this way, by temporarily displacing the position of the tip of the opening / closing member in the front-rear direction along the opening / closing direction and in the rear direction opposite to the closing direction according to the load, the time required for the game ball to bite is increased. It can be reduced. Further, the configuration may be such that the frictional force is used without providing the elastic portion. For example, the structure is such that a frictional force that limits movement in the front-rear direction is generated between the reinforcing portion 785 and the rear plate portion 784, and a large load is applied by utilizing the difference between the static friction force and the dynamic friction force. The opening / closing member can be shortened only when the opening / closing member is opened, and even in this case, a mechanism may be provided to extend the space between the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784 again when the opening / closing member is opened.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the ball biting elimination function that can reduce the trouble caused by the ball biting is added to the upper prize winning device 700 has been described, but it may be added to other winning devices, for example, the lower part. It may be added to the grand prize device 433. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game ball enters the specific passage provided inside the lower prize winning device 433 and the opportunity for the player to be given a privilege is lost due to the occurrence of ball biting. That is, the game ball that has entered the winning device is divided into a specific passage and a non-specific passage, and when the player enters the specific passage, the player is given a privilege (for example, the probability change game state is up to the number of times the variable display reaches a certain upper limit. It is preferable to add a ball biting elimination function to the winning device to which the privilege to maintain) is given.

Further, in the above embodiment, one front plate portion having a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball is used as an opening / closing member that can be displaced independently of the other front plate portion in the front-rear direction (in detail). Has described the opening / closing members 771,775 having elastic portions 753Xa, 753Xb, 753Ya that can be displaced in the vertical direction (in the direction opposite to the operation of shifting to the closed state), but not necessarily in all of the front-rear direction and the vertical direction. It is not necessary to have a structure having an elastic portion that can be displaced, and the displacement direction may be limited so that the displacement can be performed in some directions such as only in the vertical direction. For example, an opening / closing member having a combination of a front plate portion 782, an elastic portion 783, a rear plate portion 784, and a reinforcing portion 785 of the upper entry control mechanism 780 as a part of the front plate portion, and a part of which is independent of the rear plate portion. It may be configured to have a front plate portion that can be displaced in the front-rear direction, or the front plate portion may be displaced only in the front-rear direction and partly in the vertical direction depending on different elastic parts. The front plate portion may be connected to the rear plate portion.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper entry restricting mechanism 780 has a configuration in which the front plate portion 782 has an opening / closing member 781 that can be displaced toward the rear plate portion 784, but the front end of the opening / closing member 781 is on the upper side. Like the opening / closing member 711 of the entry control mechanism 730, the opening / closing member 711 may be displaceable downward, or may be displaceable in place of or in addition to the opening / closing member 711.

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

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

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

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

In the above embodiment, the position of the eyes is detected as a part of the face, but it is not always necessary to detect the position of the eyes. For example, instead of the position of the eyes, or in addition to the position of the eyes, other positions such as the mouth, ears, and chin may be detected, the orientation of the face may be detected, or the entire head may be detected. The position of may be detected. In addition, the position of the eyes is normally detected, and when the position of the eyes cannot be detected because the player wears sunglasses or the like, the position of the eyes can be estimated from the positions of the mouth or ears. good.

In the above embodiment, a configuration for generating an image from a viewpoint according to the position of the eyes as a part of the face as image data has been described, but instead of or in addition to the configuration, the face An image from a viewpoint corresponding to a part of the orientation may be generated as image data. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be changed according to a change in the direction of the line of sight even at the same eye level position, and the face may be turned diagonally upward even if the entire head is at a fixed position. When the decorative pattern display device 479 is visually recognized with the line of sight diagonally downward, the image data is generated in a state of looking into from above by raising the viewpoint, and when the line of sight is diagonally upward while the face is diagonally downward. Image data in a state where the viewpoint is lowered and looked up from below may be generated. When the decorative pattern display device 479 is visually recognized by changing the line of sight in the direction opposite to the direction of the face while changing the direction of the face in the left-right direction, the viewpoint is moved to the side where the direction of the face is changed. Image data in a moved state may be generated. In order to move the viewpoint from the state of sitting on a chair, it is troublesome to lift the buttocks or bend down, or to move the head to the left or right to worry about disturbing the next player. Even a player can enjoy the effect of the image with the viewpoint angle changed. In addition, when the viewpoint angle is changed in response to the change in the direction of the line of sight, the change in the viewpoint angle can be matched with the change in the general direction of the line of sight, so that the position change of the viewpoint and the change in the viewpoint angle can be matched. Even if they do not match, it can be considered that there is little discomfort for the player.

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

In the above embodiment, if a face is detected in both the first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600C and the second shooting data shot by the second camera device 600D, two shots are taken. The case where the viewpoint angle V is calculated using the data has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, each shooting data is analyzed, and the viewpoint angle V is determined by using one shooting data that is judged to be more reliable because the player's face is facing closer. It may be calculated.

In one of the above embodiments, the configuration for updating the reference face size in the lower moving state of the first camera device 600A has been described, but it is not always necessary to update the reference face size in the lower moving state. In any of the above embodiments, the reference face size may be updated when the player detects the changed timing. For example, it is detected that the player is in contact with the firing handle 252. The contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) erases the reference face size when the non-contact state continues for a certain period of time (for example, 1 minute), and then detects that the player is in contact. When 254 is turned on, the reference face size may be newly registered.

In one of the above embodiments, the configuration in which the first camera device 600A is moved so as to overlap the variable display unit of the numbers in the reach state and the reference face size is registered (stored) has been described, but the reach state is not necessarily the case. It is not necessary to register the reference face size in the image, and the reference face size registered in the variable display before the previous time may be used for generating image data in the variable display after the next time. In this case, depending on whether or not the reference face size has already been registered, it is determined whether or not to execute the process of registering the reference face size by moving the first camera device 600A downward. Is also good. That is, when the reference face size has already been registered, the ratio of executing the process of registering the reference face size by moving the first camera device 600A downward is lowered as compared with the case where the reference face size has not been registered. The process of registering the reference face size by moving the first camera device 600A downward when the reference face size is not registered while reducing the frequency of overlapping the modeled object 491 in front of the decorative pattern display device 479. You may increase the ratio of executing the above to make it easier to register the reference face size.

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

In one of the above embodiments, the viewpoint angle V is displayed as an image displayed on the decorative pattern display device 479 depending on whether or not the reference face size can be detected in the downward moving state of the first camera device 600A. It may be used to determine whether or not to display an image using the change. For example, if the player's face size cannot be detected from the shooting data taken by the first camera device 600A in a state where the modeled object 491 is lowered, a big hit lottery result is obtained as shown in FIG. 28. In the displayed state, the treasure box TB is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, and then an image of another effect (for example, an effect in which a plurality of characters fight) that does not use the change in the viewpoint angle V is displayed on the decorative symbol display device. It may be displayed on 479 to display the lottery result of the type of big hit.

In the above embodiment, the display data generation unit 942 of the sub-control board 940 has described the configuration of generating the projected image from the viewpoint using the 3D model data, but the display data generation unit 942 does not necessarily generate the 3D model data. It is not necessary to generate a projected image from the viewpoint using. The image data storage unit 941 converts a projected image using 3D model data into two-dimensional data in advance and stores it as image data, and stores projected images from a plurality of viewpoints as the image data. Then, the display data generation unit 942 selects a projected image from the viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player detected by the camera device 600, and writes the projected image in the RAM for displaying the image to project the projected image from the viewpoint. May be generated.

The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a jackpot is hit, the pachinko machine may be implemented so that the expected jackpot value can be increased until a jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times) including the jackpot. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the pachinko machine may be put into a special gaming state on condition that the ball wins a prize in a predetermined area. Further, it may be carried out on an enclosed pachinko machine in which balls circulate. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various gaming machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, and may be applied to slot machines, or may be applied to gaming machines such as parrots in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

A conventional game machine is provided with a decorative symbol display device including, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and it is common to display various images on the decorative symbol display device. In the above-mentioned conventional game machine, there has been a request to display a new type of image that has never existed before. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, the invention groups A to C can be extracted from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of displaying a new type of image.

Further, as described above, in a conventional typical game machine, a variable winning device is provided which takes an approach permitting arrangement for allowing the entry of a game ball and an approach blocking arrangement for blocking the entry of the game ball. The change in the permissible state is realized by changing the arrangement of the entry control member provided inside the variable winning device.

In such a game machine, a flat plate-shaped entry restricting member is arranged parallel to the game board and the winning opening is closed by the entry restricting member, and the entry blocking arrangement is rotated from the approach blocking arrangement to the horizontal rotation axis. An approach-allowed arrangement is taken in which the upper end of the ball is projected forward, and the game ball flowing down from above is received by the entry-regulating member and guided to the winning opening, or the tongue piece extending in the front-rear direction and the tongue piece. An entry restricting member having a front plate suspended at the front end of the game board is placed in the back of the game board to close the winning opening with the front plate, and an approach permitting arrangement in which the opening / closing member is moved forward from the entry blocking arrangement. A configuration in which a game ball flowing down from above is received by an entry restricting member and guided or pulled into the winning opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and the entry restricting member is driven in the left-right direction to win the winning opening. There is a configuration that closes the.

By the way, when such an approach restricting member is used, a game ball is pinched by the approach restricting member when shifting from the approach permitting posture to the approach blocking arrangement, and the state in which the game ball is pinched is maintained, that is, by so-called ball biting. , There is a problem that a problem may occur due to a part or all of the entry control member not being closed.

Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the following invention groups D to F can be extracted from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of reducing defects due to ball biting.

<Invention Group A>
Feature A1: The gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) of the present invention is
Image data generation means (display data generation unit 942) for generating image data, and
A display means (decorative pattern display device 479) for displaying the image data as an image, and
A photographing means (camera device 600) for photographing the face of a person who visually recognizes the display means, and
It is provided with a face detecting means (face detecting unit 943) that detects at least a part of the face of the person from the shooting data taken by the shooting means.
The image data generation means
A projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state (at least one of the position and orientation) of at least a part (eyes, mouth, ears, and the entire head) of the person's face is generated as the image data. It is characterized by doing.

With the gaming machine described in feature A1, an image corresponding to the position of at least a part (for example, eyes) of a person's face can be displayed on the decorative pattern display means, so that a new type of image can be displayed. , The player's image can be attracted and the player can be further entertained.

In the gaming machine described in feature A1, the image data generation means may generate a projected image as image data from a viewpoint corresponding to a change in at least a part of the face of the person, or at least the face of the person. Depending on a part of the change, a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to a situation different from the changed situation (position, orientation or amount) may be generated as image data, or the direction of the person's face may change. A projected image from a viewpoint with a corresponding viewpoint angle may be generated as image data.

Feature A2: In the gaming machine according to feature A1, the face detecting means is
It is characterized in that the position of a part of the face of the person is detected in two horizontal directions and three dimensions in the vertical direction.

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

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

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

If the gaming machine described in the feature A3 is used, the player is intentionally made to display an image in which the contents in the container cannot be seen on the display means, thereby attracting the player's interest and peeping from above to the player. By letting the player check the contents, it is possible to enhance the excitement of the player and improve the entertainment as a game machine.

Feature A4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, the face detecting means is
As the position of the person's eyes, two dimensions in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are detected with respect to the display means, and based on the position of the person's eyes in the vertical direction, the front-back direction with respect to the display means. It is characterized by guessing the position of a person's eyes.

With the gaming machine described in feature A4, the change in distance can be estimated from the image taken from a single direction side, so that the image data according to the change in viewpoint before and after can be configured at low cost. Can be generated.

Feature A5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, the face detecting means is
It is characterized in that the position of the eyes of the person in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means is detected with reference to the face in which the person is sitting.

The gaming machine described in feature A5 can detect the position of the eyes in the front-rear direction with reference to the person's face regardless of the size of the face of the person and the features of the face. Can be improved.

<Invention B group>
Feature B1: The gaming machine of the present invention
A shooting means (first camera device 600A) for shooting a person's face, and
A face detection means that detects at least a part of the person's face from the shooting data taken by the shooting means, and
An image data generation means for generating a projected image as image data from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the state of the person's face.
A display means for displaying the image data as an image and
With
The photographing means
It is characterized in that it is installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction.

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

The fact that the display means is installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction means that the display means is installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction. Generally, since the game machine is vertically long and the display means is horizontally long, there is often no space for installing the shooting means in the left-right direction. Therefore, when moving the shooting means, the display means is viewed from the front of the game machine. It is more preferable to move the photographing device (modeled object 491) in which the photographing means is installed so as to be located adjacent to or near the display unit in the vertical direction. Further, it is not necessary to move the photographing means, and by providing a space between the photographing means and the display means in the front-rear direction (for example, about 10 to 30 cm), the photographing means and the display means overlap in the front-rear direction. It is also possible for the player to visually recognize the display means. Further, it is also possible to arrange the photographing means behind the display means and take a picture by using, for example, the action of light or a magic mirror. For example, when 60 images are normally displayed per second, the shutter speed is set to less than 1/60 second at the same time as one image is taken out, and the image is taken by the shooting means so that the player hardly notices it. It becomes possible to do.

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

With the gaming machine described in feature B2, the photographing means can be arranged in front of the display means, that is, substantially in front of the player's face, and the player's face is photographed almost in front of the player's face. It is possible to accurately grasp at least a part of the position.

Feature B3: In the gaming machine according to feature B2, the image data generation means is
A lottery board (or result display unit) that shows the lottery results by combining lottery patterns (or identification information) such as multiple numbers and symbols is displayed.
The photographing means
When the lottery pattern (or combination of identification information) displayed on the lottery board (or result display unit) is in the reach state indicating winning by one more, the front side of the display means (or result display unit). It is characterized by moving to a position where it overlaps with.

With the gaming machine described in feature B3, the player can be photographed almost from the front in the reach state where the player often stares at the display means seriously, so that at least a part of the player's face can be accurately positioned. Can be grasped.

Feature B4: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature B1 to feature B3.
It is characterized by having an auxiliary photographing means (second camera device 600B) installed so that the player's face can be photographed even when the player's face cannot be photographed by the photographing means.

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

Feature B5: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature B1 to feature B4, the face detection means is
It is characterized in that the position of the eyes of the person in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means is detected with reference to the face in which the person is sitting.

With the game machine described in feature B5, the position in the front-back direction of the person can be estimated by the scaling ratio from the reference based on the image taken from a position close to the front of the player, so that the estimation accuracy is improved. I can let you.

Feature B6: In the gaming machine according to feature B5, the face of the person sitting when the photographing means is moved to a position overlapping the front side of the display means is used as a reference.

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

In the gaming machine described in feature B6, the photographing means captures a part of the body other than the face of the person, and the relative position between the part of the body (for example, the shoulder) other than the face and the face. It has a seating determination means for determining whether or not a person is sitting by (for example, a height position), and detects whether or not a person is in a sitting state based on the determination result of the seating determination means. Is also good.

<Invention Group C>
Feature C1: The gaming machine of the present invention
A plurality of photographing means (first camera device 600A and second camera device 600B, first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D) for photographing a person's face, and
A face detecting means for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from at least one or more shooting data among the plurality of shooting data shot by the plurality of shooting means.
An image data generation means for generating a projected image as image data from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the state of the person's face.
It is characterized by having a display means for displaying the image data as an image.

The gaming machine according to the feature C1 can photograph at least a part of a person's face based on a plurality of shooting data shot from different angles, so that the success probability of shooting can be improved.

Feature C2: In the gaming machine according to feature C1
The image data generation means
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the face detection means from the two or more shooting data shot by the plurality of shooting means among the plurality of shooting data, the two or more shooting data It is characterized in that the image data is generated by using.

The gaming machine described in the feature C2 can detect at least a part of the player's face using two or more shooting data, so that the detection accuracy can be improved.

Feature C3: In the gaming machine described in Feature C2
The image data generation means
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from two or more shooting data by the face detection means among the plurality of shooting data, the average value of the viewpoints calculated from the two or more shooting data is used. It is characterized in that the projected image is generated based on the above.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C3, the viewpoint of the projected image can be determined based on the average value of the viewpoints calculated from two or more shooting data shot from different angles, so that the calculation accuracy of the viewpoints is improved. obtain.

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

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

Feature C5: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature C1 to feature C4, the image data generation means responds to a change in at least a part of a person's face, and what is the changed situation (position, orientation or amount). It is characterized in that a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to a different situation is generated as image data.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature C5, the detection accuracy of the viewpoint can be improved. Therefore, for example, even if the projected image is greatly moved or enlarged in response to a small movement of the player, a feeling of strangeness is felt. Can produce no projected image.

Feature C6: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature C1 to feature C5.
As the plurality of photographing means,
A first photographing means (first camera device 600A) installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction, and
A second photographing means (second camera device 600B) arranged at a position not overlapping with the display means in the front-rear direction is provided.
When the face detecting means detects at least a part of the face of the person by the first photographing means, the face detecting means stores at least a part of the face of the person photographed by the second photographing means. The process of S309 in FIG. 33) is provided.
The image data generation means
A projected image from a viewpoint according to the state of at least a part of the person's face stored by the face storage means and at least a part of the person's face photographed by the second photographing means after the storage. Is generated as the image data.

According to the gaming machine described in feature C6, the face of a person photographed by the second photographing means at the timing when at least a part of the face of the person is detected from a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction by the first photographing means. At least a part of the above can be stored by a storage means. Therefore, even if it is difficult to determine whether or not the player is located on the front side with respect to the display means depending on only the second shooting means, the situation of the player using the first shooting means is used. Is determined, and the timing suitable for the situation can be accurately determined from the imaging data obtained by the first imaging means. Then, the situation of the player at the suitable timing can be stored as shooting data by the second shooting means by the face storage means and used for image generation by the image data generation means, so that the shooting data by the first shooting means can be used. Even if a situation occurs in which the image is unavailable later, the projected image from the viewpoint can be generated by using the image capture data by the second imaging means. Therefore, even if the placement position of the first shooting means is changed, such as by moving (evacuating) the first shooting means from the player to a position that does not interfere with the player, a projected image corresponding to at least a part of the state change of the person's face is displayed. It can be preferably generated, and the degree of freedom in setting the effect using the display means and the shooting means can be increased.

<Invention Group D>
Feature D1: The gaming machine of the present invention
An entry control mechanism (upper entry control mechanism 710, 730) that drives an open / close member (open / close member 711) to transition between an open state and a closed state,
When the opening / closing member is in the closed state, a first taxiway (upper traveling portion 705) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the opening / closing member, and
A second induction that guides the game ball by causing the game ball to flow down from the opening formed by the open state when the opening / closing member is separated from the first taxiway by the opening / closing member. Road (lower taxiway 706) and
It has an introduction taxiway (steep portion 704) provided on the upstream side of the first taxiway and the second taxiway to allow a game ball to enter.
The introduction taxiway
A taxiway connected to the first taxiway and the second taxiway from above or diagonally upward, and when the opening / closing member is in the closed state, the game ball collides with the opening / closing member. It is characterized in that it is provided so as to.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D1, since the gaming ball is allowed to flow down so as to collide with the opening / closing member, it can pass through the opening at a high speed, so that the ball biting is less likely to occur and the ball biting is performed. Problems caused by it can be reduced. Further, when ball biting occurs, the opening / closing member can be vibrated by directly colliding the succeeding game ball with the ball biting game ball or by colliding the succeeding game ball with the opening / closing member. As a result, the game ball sandwiched by the opening / closing member can be dropped into the second taxiway or returned to the first taxiway, so that the ball biting can be eliminated and a problem caused by the ball biting can be solved. Can be reduced.

The open state in the feature D1 may be a state in which the game ball can enter the opening (or the approaching portion) (or an approach allowing state), and the closed state may be a state in which the game ball can enter the opening (or the approaching allowing state). The game ball may be in a state where it is difficult to enter (or a state in which it is difficult to enter), and instead of an opening / closing member which can be opened / closed, an opening / closing member (or an operating member) which can shift between an open state and a closed state may be used.

Further, the opening formed by the open state of the opening / closing member may be an opening having a length of twice or more the diameter of the game ball into which a plurality of game balls can enter side by side, which is five times the diameter of the game ball. The opening may have the above length. Further, the introduction taxiway may be a taxiway that allows the taxiway to enter the upstream portion of the first taxiway as a position where the game ball collides with the opening / closing member. Further, the introduction taxiway is a taxiway that is downwardly inclined in the same direction as the first taxiway with respect to the opening / closing member, and is the first taxiway from an obliquely upward direction having a steeper inclination angle than the first taxiway. It may be a taxiway connected to the road and the second taxiway.

Further, when the game ball in the feature D1 collides with the opening / closing member, even if the game ball contacts the opening / closing member at an angle that changes the traveling direction of the game ball after the collision with respect to the traveling direction before the collision. Often, the angle for changing the traveling direction of the game ball may be in the range of about 30 degrees to about 85 degrees, preferably in the range of about 45 degrees to about 80 degrees, and is about 55 degrees to about 80 degrees. It is preferably within the range of 75 degrees.

Feature D2: In the gaming machine according to feature D1,
The introduction taxiway is a taxiway that is downwardly inclined in the same direction as the first taxiway, and is connected to the first taxiway by being downwardly inclined at an angle of approximately 40 ° or more and less than approximately 80 °. It is characterized by being done.

According to the game machine described in the feature D2, the game ball can collide with the opening / closing member while flowing down the game ball in the traveling direction of the game ball in the first taxiway. The progress of the game ball can be smoothed. For example, in a situation where ball biting of a game ball occurs in a downstream portion of the first taxiway and the game balls stay side by side along the first taxiway with that position as the most downstream portion, the cause of the ball biting. It is possible to easily transmit a strong impact force to the game ball that has become, and to easily eliminate the ball biting.

The introduction taxiway in feature D2 is preferably a taxiway having a length equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, and preferably a taxiway having a length approximately twice or more. The length may be the length of the trajectory through which the center of the game ball passes in the passage portion formed by the game ball as an introduction taxiway that is inclined downward. Further, the introduction taxiway may be a taxiway that is inclined downward in the same direction as the second taxiway, whereby the progress of the game ball in the second taxiway can be smoothed. ..

Feature D3: In the gaming machine according to feature D1 or feature D2,
The first taxiway is characterized by having protrusions (protruding portions 705E) alternately provided on the side walls (side walls 705A and 705B).

According to the game machine described in the feature D3, it is preferable to provide a protrusion on the side wall in order to adjust the traveling speed of the game ball, but the ball biting is likely to occur due to this protrusion. By introducing the present invention into a pachinko machine having a first taxiway having such a configuration, it is possible to achieve both adjustment of the traveling speed of the game ball and reduction of ball biting.

Feature D4: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature D1 to feature D3,
The introduction taxiway is characterized by being formed by a passage through which the game ball can travel linearly without meandering (for example, by a passage having no protrusion on the side wall).

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D4, since the speed of the gaming ball can be increased in the introduction taxiway, the impact when colliding with the opening / closing member can be increased to increase the effect of eliminating the ball biting. ..

Feature D5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4,
The entry control mechanism
A protrusion (projection 716A) of the shutter arm (shutter arm 716) is fitted into a hole provided near the center of the opening / closing member, and the rotational movement of the shutter arm is converted in the front-rear direction along the hole. By doing so, the opening / closing member is driven in the front-rear direction.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D5, the opening / closing member can be driven in the front-rear direction with a simple configuration.

In the game machine described in feature D5, the fitting position of the protrusion is provided on the downstream side of the position where the introduction taxiway is connected to the first taxiway in the front view of the game machine, and the opening / closing member is in a plan view. It is preferable that the structure is rotatable within a predetermined range. As a result, even if ball biting occurs on the upstream side of the first taxiway, the opening / closing member can be easily moved to the closed state on the downstream side. For example, a control for causing the opening / closing member to perform an operation in which a game ball traveling on the first taxiway while being supported by the opening / closing member cannot enter the second taxiway in an open state for a short time. In this case, even if the game ball that has vigorously advanced from the introduction taxiway to the second taxiway side bites the ball, the opening / closing member can be moved to a state close to the closed state on the downstream side. It is possible to suppress the entry of an extra game ball and facilitate the setting of the number of game balls for which a prize is generated by the entry of the game ball into the second taxiway.

Feature D6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D5,
The opening / closing member is characterized in that it is formed long in the left-right direction, which is the traveling direction of the game ball.

The term "long" may mean having a length of about twice or more the diameter of the game ball, or may have a length of about five times or more.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature D6, if the opening / closing member is long in the left-right direction, the probability that the timing at which the game ball enters the second taxiway and the timing at which the opening / closing member closes increases, so that ball biting occurs. It's easy to do. In addition, since the part that enters the second taxiway is long, the part where ball biting can occur is dispersed, and the ball biting occurs when the opening operation is performed for a short time, which may prevent the game ball from entering. The possibility is high. Therefore, the effect of the present invention of eliminating ball biting can be further utilized by providing the introduction taxiway.

Feature D7: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6,
It is characterized in that a guide portion for adjusting the position of the flowing game ball in the front-rear direction is provided with respect to the connection point between the introduction guideway and the first guideway.

According to the game machine described in the feature D7, since the front-back position where the game ball falls can be controlled, the game ball can be easily advanced to a position where the effect is large against a collision with the opening / closing member, and the effect of eliminating ball biting can be achieved. It can be stabilized.

Feature D8: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7,
In the closed state, the tip of the opening / closing member is not displaced according to the load caused by the game ball, while in the transition state during the transition from the open state to the closed state, the load caused by the contact of the game ball causes the opening / closing member. It is characterized by having a moving space (storage space 739, 759, 789) that allows the front end of the opening / closing member to be displaced.

According to the game machine described in the feature D8, even when a ball bite is likely to occur in the transition state, the tip of the opening / closing member can be displaced, so that the game ball or the subsequent game ball where the ball bite is likely to occur. It is possible to effectively eliminate the ball biting by utilizing the impact of the flow down.

<Invention E group>
Feature E1: The gaming machine of the present invention
An approach control mechanism (upper entry control mechanism 730, 750, 780) that opens and closes the opening / closing member and transitions between an open state and a closed state by driving the opening / closing member in the front-rear direction by a drive unit (upper entry control solenoid 713). When,
When the opening / closing member is in the closed state, a first taxiway (upper traveling portion 705) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the opening / closing member, and
A second induction that guides the game ball by causing the game ball to flow down from the opening formed by the open state when the opening / closing member is separated from the first taxiway by the opening / closing member. Road (lower taxiway 706) and
In the closed state, a position fixing portion (ceiling front portion 732A, entrance bottom surface 761A and ceiling surface 762) for fixing the vertical position of the opening / closing member, and
It is characterized by having a moving space (storage space 739, 759, 789) for displacement of the front end of the opening / closing member in the transition state in the middle of transition from the open state to the closed state.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E1, the vertical position of the opening / closing member is fixed in the closed state, while the opening / closing member can be displaced in the transition state, so that the impact on the opening / closing member of the game ball in the transition state. And the load can be used to reduce ball biting.

The moving space for displacement of the front end of the opening / closing member in feature E1 is a direction (for example, a vertical direction) that intersects a direction (for example, a front-rear direction) in which the opening / closing member operates in the transition between the open state and the closed state. It may be a space for the front end of the opening / closing member to be displaced.

Feature E2: In the gaming machine according to feature E1
The entry control mechanism
It is characterized in that the opening / closing member can be displaced in at least one of the vertical directions.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E2, a defect caused by ball biting can be reduced by a simple configuration in which the position of the opening / closing member has a degree of freedom in the vertical direction.

Feature E3: In the gaming machine according to feature E1 or feature E2
The position fixing portion is located in front of a storage space (storage space 739) in which the opening / closing member is stored, and is characterized in that the position of the opening / closing member in the upward direction is restricted.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E3, since the opening / closing member can be fixed by using the surface facing the opening / closing member, the vertical position of the opening / closing member in the closed state can be stabilized.

Feature E4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3,
The moving space is a space provided behind the storage space, and is characterized in that it extends upward from the position fixing portion.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E4, the rotating member can be displaced so as to rotate downward by providing a moving space in the rear while suppressing the displacement of the opening / closing member in the front-rear direction. It becomes.

Feature E5: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature E1 to feature E4.
The moving space is characterized by having a leaf spring that faces the open member in the open state and is fixed in the forward direction.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E5, the displacement of the opening / closing member can be tolerated by the effect of the spring in the transition state, while the position fixing of the opening / closing member in the closed state can be assisted, and the position of the opening / closing member in the closed state can be assisted. Can be stabilized.

Feature E6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5.
The opening / closing member (opening / closing member 751) is
The front part (front plate part 752) located on the front side and
A rear portion (rear plate portion 754) located on the rear side with respect to the front portion and connected to the drive unit,
It has a fixed support portion (support portion 755) that is continuously provided on the rear side with respect to the front portion and is thicker in the vertical direction than the front portion.
The position fixing portion (entrance bottom surface 761A and ceiling surface 762) is provided in the vicinity of the opening / closing doorway (opening / closing doorway 722) into which the opening / closing member enters / exits, and is characterized in that the fixed support portion is supported in the vertical direction.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E6, during the transition from the open state to the closed state, the moving space of the front portion in the vertical direction is widened so that the front end of the opening / closing member is easily displaced in the vertical direction. In the closed state, the large fixed support portion enters the wide moving space to limit the displacement in the vertical direction, and the front tip of the opening / closing member does not displace in the closed state. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide an urging member such as a lock mechanism or a spring that limits the vertical displacement of the front tip in the closed state, and the front tip of the opening / closing member can be temporarily displaced by the moving space. Can be realized at low cost.

Feature E7: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E6.
The opening / closing member (opening / closing member 751) is
The front part (front plate part 752) located on the front side and
A rear portion (rear plate portion 754) located on the rear side with respect to the front portion and connected to the drive unit,
It is provided between the front portion and the rear portion, and has an elastic portion (elastic portion 753) that can displace at least a part of the front portion in at least one of the front-rear and up-down directions. It is characterized by.

According to the game machine described in the feature E7, by utilizing the elastic member, the displacement amount of the opening / closing member can be increased with respect to the impact and the load caused by the game ball, and the effect of suppressing or eliminating the ball biting is enhanced. be able to.

Feature E8: In the gaming machine according to feature E7,
The opening / closing member is formed long in the left-right direction, which is the traveling direction of the game ball, has a plurality of front portions that can be separated in the left-right direction and can move relative to each other, and at least a part of the front portion is elastic. It is characterized in that it is configured to be displaceable by parts.

The term "long" may mean that the ball has a length of twice or more, more preferably five times or more the diameter of the game ball.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature E8, since the influence of the ball biting on a part of the front portion separated into a plurality of separated parts can be prevented from affecting the other front portion, at least one of the opening / closing members even if the ball biting occurs. The portion can be quickly moved to the closed state, and the number of game balls guided to the second taxiway by ball biting can be reduced.

Feature E9: In the gaming machine according to feature E7 or E8.
The opening / closing member is formed long in the left-right direction, which is the traveling direction of the game ball, has a plurality of front portions that can be separated in the left-right direction and can move relative to each other, and a part of the front portion is the elastic portion. It is characterized in that it is configured to be displaceable by.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature E9, the front portion can be displaced only in a place where ball biting is likely to occur, and the cost required for the configuration in which the tip of the opening / closing member is displaced can be limited. ..

Feature E10: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature E6 to feature E9.
The fixed support portion is characterized in that the thickness in the vertical direction is slightly smaller than or substantially the same as the opening height in the vertical direction of the position fixing portion.

According to the game machine according to the feature E10, since the position fixing of the fixed support portion by the position fixing portion is stabilized, the load of the game ball can be firmly received by the opening / closing member in the closed state.

Feature E11: In the gaming machine according to any one of feature E7 to feature E10.
The elastic portion is characterized in that it is made of a corrugated metal plate.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature E11, it is possible to easily manufacture a gaming machine having a front portion that can be displaced in a required direction by utilizing an elastic portion of an elastic member having appropriate elasticity.

<Invention Group F>
Feature F1: The gaming machine of the present invention
By driving the opening / closing member (opening / closing member 781) in the front-rear direction by the driving unit (upper entry restricting solenoid 713), the opening / closing member is opened / closed to transition between the open state and the closed state (upper entry restricting mechanism 750). , 780),
When the opening / closing member is in the closed state, a first taxiway (upper traveling portion 705) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the opening / closing member, and
A second induction that guides the game ball by causing the game ball to flow down from the opening formed by the open state when the opening / closing member is separated from the first taxiway by the opening / closing member. Has a taxiway (lower taxiway 706)
The opening / closing member
It has a front portion (front plate portion 752, 782) located in the front direction and a rear portion (rear plate portion 754, 784) located in the rear direction and connected to the drive unit, from the open state to the closed state. It is characterized in that the length of the front portion and the rear portion in the front-rear direction can be shortened at the time of transition.

According to the game machine described in the feature F1, even if the game ball is caught at the tip of the opening / closing member in the transition state, the game ball can be dropped by shrinking the opening / closing member, and the trouble caused by the ball biting is reduced. it can.

In the gaming machine described in the feature F1, at least the vertical direction may be integrally moved between the front portion and the rear portion. Further, in the game machine described in the feature F1, the opening / closing member may be configured so that a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball can be displaced independently of other parts. Further, the front portion in the feature F1 may be a portion that closes the entire opening, or a plurality of front portions are provided to close the opening, and a part of the plurality of front portions thereof. There may be.

Feature F2: In the gaming machine described in feature F1,
The opening / closing member is a positioning portion (reinforcing portion 785) that fixes a vertical positional relationship between an elastic portion (elastic portion 783) provided between the front portion and the rear portion and the front portion and the rear portion. ) And.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature F2, the length in the front-rear direction between the front portion and the rear portion of the opening / closing member can be shortened by a simple configuration by the elastic portion using the elastic member.

Feature F3: In the gaming machine according to feature F1 or feature F2
The positioning portion is integrated into one of the front portion and the rear portion, and is characterized in that the other portion is covered in a tubular shape so as to be relatively movable.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature F3, since the positioning portion covers the front portion or the rear portion in a tubular shape, the front portion or the rear portion that is not integrated from the four directions can be firmly held, and therefore, in the closed state. The load of the game ball can be firmly received by the opening / closing member.

Feature F4: In the gaming machine described in Feature F3,
The opening / closing member is characterized by having a stopper portion for fixing the position of the positioning portion at the front portion or the rear portion.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature F4, the positioning portion integrated by a member different from the front portion and the rear portion can be reliably positioned and fixed with a simple configuration.

Feature F5: In the gaming machine described in Feature F3,
The positioning portion is characterized in that the position with respect to the front portion or the rear portion in any one of the front and rear directions is fixed by being fixed to the front portion or the rear portion.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature F5, one position of the positioning portion can be fixed with a simple configuration.

Here, in the gaming machine according to the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D8, E1 to E11, and F1 to F5, instead of the expression of the photographing means for photographing the face of the person, the person It may be used as an input means for inputting face information including at least a part of the face. Further, the shooting data shot by the shooting means may be still image data, or corresponds to at least a part of the moving image data composed of a combination of a plurality of still image data shot by the shooting means. It may be used as shooting data.

Further, in the gaming machines according to the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D8, E1 to E11, and F1 to F5, when specifying the arrangement position between the display means and other means, Instead of the expression of the display means, the result display unit of the display means may be used, and the result display unit corresponds to a display area in which the lottery result for the lottery executed in the game machine is displayed, for example, a liquid crystal display. In the display screen of the display device, an area in which the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed is exemplified, or an area in which character movements and characters corresponding to the lottery result are displayed is exemplified.

Further, in the gaming machines according to the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D8, E1 to E11, and F1 to F5, the image data generation means depends on the state of at least a part of the face of the person. To generate a projected image from a viewpoint as image data, the game machine is equipped with a three-dimensional data storage unit that stores 3D model data and motion data, and the data stored in the storage unit is used to generate the projected image from the viewpoint. It may be configured to generate a projected image, or it is image data obtained by converting a projected image using 3D model data into two-dimensional data in advance and storing image data corresponding to the projected images from a plurality of viewpoints. The game machine is equipped with a storage unit, a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of the player is selected from the image data stored in the two-dimensional data storage unit, and the selected projected image is displayed on the display means. The image data may be generated by writing the data in the RAM.

In addition, at least one feature described in features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D8, E1 to E11, and F1 to F5 may be applied in combination with any or a plurality of other features. .. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko machine: A launching operation means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launching operating means, a passage portion for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a passage portion. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in the gaming area and gives a privilege to the player when the gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each of the gaming parts.

Rotating body type game machine such as a slot machine: The rotation of the rotating body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of the rotating body is stopped based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop A game machine that gives benefits to.

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

51: Lower taxiway 52: Upper taxiway 53 to 55: Taxiway 57, 58: Winning taxiway 100: Pachinko machine 700: Upper prize winning device 701: Upper left traveling unit 702: Direction changing unit 703: Right traveling unit 703A, 703B: Side wall 703E: Protruding part 704: Steep part 705: Upper traveling part 705A, 705B, 706A, 706B: Side wall 705E: Protruding part 706: Lower traveling part 709: Cover part 710, 730, 750, 780: Upper Entry control mechanism 711,751, 771,775,781: Opening and closing member 711A: Hole 712: Opening 713: Top entry restricting solenoid 716A: Protruding part 721, 761A to 761C: Bottom surface 722: Opening and closing entrance 731: Leaf spring 732A 732C: Ceiling part 733: Bottom surface 739, 759: Storage space 739A, 759A: Moving space 752, 752Xa, 752Xb, 752Ya, 752Yb, 782: Front plate part 753, 753Xa, 753Xb, 753Ya, 783: Elastic part 754, 754X, 754Y, 784: Rear plate part 755: Support part 761A: Entrance bottom surface 762: Ceiling surface 785: Reinforcing part 785A: Protruding part 785B: Protrusion

Claims (2)

An entry control mechanism that opens and closes the opening / closing member by driving the opening / closing member in the front-rear direction by a driving unit to transition between an open state and a closed state.
When the opening / closing member is in the closed state, a first taxiway for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the opening / closing member, and
A second induction that guides the game ball by causing the game ball to flow down from the opening formed by the open state when the opening / closing member is separated from the first taxiway by the opening / closing member. Road and
In the closed state, a position fixing portion for fixing the vertical position of the opening / closing member and
In the transition state in the middle of transition from the open state to the closed state, the opening / closing member has a moving space for displacement of the front tip .
The opening / closing member
The front part located on the front side and
A rear portion located on the rear side of the front portion and connected to the drive portion,
A game characterized by having an elastic portion provided between the front portion and the rear portion and allowing at least a part of the front portion to be displaced in at least one of the front-back and up-down directions. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.