JP2008023085A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance expectations felt by players making them enjoy the rolling processing of game media by making the game media roll on a turning surface disposed on a stage over a prescribed time. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with the second rolling region 23 which presents a shape of a recessed surface roughly circular in plane view and has a specified outlet 24 and a normal outlet 25 bored at the center part, the first rolling area 22 which is made roughly circular in plane view and has an inner rim part formed along the outer rim part of the second rolling region 23 and a stepped part 28 on the border of the first and second rolling regions 22 and 23. The game machine also includes a compound rolling distributor 21 which is disposed on the stage 20 formed at the center lower part of a center accessary unit 91 and makes the game media flowing into the stage 20 roll on its top surface to flow out of the specified outlet 24 and the normal outlet 25 and a partition plate 40 made of a light-permeable material which is made roughly oval as viewed from a plane and is erected on the front rim of an opening part 124 on the side of the players of the center accessary unit 91. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  Conventionally, a game having a display device frame having a decorative frame, a stage, various kinds of accessories, etc., having an opening formed on the front surface, and a frame surrounding the effect display device provided in the game area The machine is known. The stage formed in the lower part of the display device frame allows game media to flow in. The game media flowing in from the game area rolls on the stage, and a winning opening and a start port arranged in the lower center of the game area The game medium is caused to flow upward. The upper surface of the stage is sloped so that both left and right end portions are high and the central portion is low, and the inflowing game medium flows out from a discharge port or the like formed in the central portion to the game area. Alternatively, the front edge of the display device frame is opened so as to flow out from the front edge of the stage to the game area without passing through the discharge port.

  When the game medium flows into the stage, if the game medium flows out from a predetermined discharge port, it enters the winning port or the start port with a high probability, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the subsequent game development. In addition, since it is a particularly highly visible part near the center of the gaming machine, it is important as one of the highlights of the gaming machine. Therefore, in order to characterize the process of game media reaching the discharge port, a distribution device is arranged on the stage, and the shape of the stage and the shape of the rolling surface near the discharge port are devised to roll the game media. There has been devised a variation of (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-142058 A

  However, the conventional stage causes the game medium to flow down from the end of the stage to the discharge port located in the center of the stage and rolls the game medium in a reciprocating motion in the left-right direction. It was not so interesting and it was easy for players to get bored. Also, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, if the timing of entering the outlet is narrowly limited by making the vicinity of the outlet higher to make it difficult to enter the outlet and narrowing the timing of entering the outlet, a game medium is provided to the player. Whether or not to enter the outflow port can be easily grasped from the rolling speed of the game ball or the like, and there is a possibility of giving a pale impression to the player. In addition, when a plurality of game media flow into the stage, the game media may come into contact with each other and the rolling speed and rolling direction may change significantly, thereby impairing the fun of the game.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention suppresses a decrease in interest by causing the game medium to roll out on the stage in a visually interesting trajectory and then outflowing from the outflow port. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that is difficult to touch and that allows a player to continue playing with peace of mind.

Means 1: “In a gaming machine provided with a display device frame that surrounds the periphery of the effect display device provided in the game area in a frame shape,
A ball inlet that is disposed on the upper or side surface of the display device frame and takes a game medium flowing down the game area into the display device frame;
A stage corresponding to the lower part of the display device frame and having a turning surface for turning the game medium regularly;
The swivel surface is
The game medium taken in the display device frame is supplied, and has a substantially annular shape or a substantially oval shape in plan view, and a gradient is formed on the upper surface so that the outer edge portion is higher than the inner edge portion. The outer rolling area,
When viewed from above, the game medium having a substantially circular shape or an oval shape, the upper surface of which has a concave shape, is in contact with the inner edge portion of the outer rolling region without a gap, and rolls in the outer rolling region is the entire area of the inner edge portion. An inner rolling region formed so as to be more accessible,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the inner rolling area is provided with a discharge port for discharging game media to the gaming area below the display device frame.

  Here, “concave shape” means that the peripheral edge portion is higher than the central portion, like a ridge, and the upper surface has a shape in which the cross-sectional shape of the vertical cross-section is a downwardly convex curve. . The term “annular” refers to a so-called donut shape in which a central portion of a substantially circular shape is cut into a substantially concentric substantially circular shape or a substantially oval shape. Similarly, the “oval shape” indicates a shape obtained by cutting out a central portion of a substantially oval shape into a substantially oval shape or a substantially circular shape that is substantially concentric.

  Further, “turning regularly” means turning in the same turning direction.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, the stage is formed with an outer rolling region having a substantially ring shape or a substantially oval ring shape in plan view, and in contact with the inner edge of the outer rolling region without a gap. An inner rolling region having a substantially circular shape or a substantially oval shape is formed. The inner rolling region has a concave upper surface formed as a curved surface, and a discharge port is provided at the center of the inner rolling region. Further, the upper surface of the outer rolling region is formed of a curved surface having a gradient in which the outer edge portion is higher than the inner edge portion.

  According to this configuration, the game medium that has entered from the ball inlet flows into the stage, and the two rolling areas provided on the stage are arranged in a two-stage swivel plane that is arranged in a plane. Swivel, gradually approach the center from the outer rolling area to the inner rolling area, and discharge from the outlet provided in the center to the gaming area below the display device frame.

  In addition, according to this configuration, since the turning surface is provided on the stage provided in the lower part of the display device frame, which is a region having a wider width than the depth, the turning surface is long in the left-right direction. It is possible to take an oval outer shape. For example, when a turning surface is provided on either the left or right side of the effect display device, the horizontal width cannot be sufficiently wide due to layout restrictions, and it is difficult to form the turning surface in an oval shape. In addition, when the long axis is directed in the depth direction, it is difficult to make an oval shape because a sufficient space cannot be prepared due to restrictions on the dimension of the gaming machine in the depth direction. On the other hand, according to this configuration, since it is arranged on a stage that expands in the left-right direction, it is possible to provide a turning surface that exhibits an oval shape with a large ratio of the major axis to the minor axis in plan view.

  This makes it possible to form a turning surface that rolls the game medium with a long rhythm. Moreover, since it is possible to make a turning surface larger, it can be set as a large-sized object that can be seen by a player. In addition, since the game media swivel on the swivel plane spread in a plane, the trajectories of the game media do not cross each other, and it is possible to make it difficult for the game media to come into contact with each other.

Means 2: “A game board having a game area on which a game ball is to be driven in front;
A launcher that launches a game ball to the game area in response to an operation of an operation handle;
An obstacle member disposed in the game area and changing a rolling direction of the game ball;
In a gaming machine provided with a display device frame surrounding the periphery of the effect display device provided in the gaming area in a frame shape,
A ball intake port that is disposed on the upper or side surface of the display device frame and takes a game ball flowing down the game area into the display device frame;
A stage corresponding to the lower part of the display device frame and having a turning surface for turning the game ball regularly;
The swivel surface is
A game ball taken in the display device frame is supplied, and has a substantially annular shape or a substantially oval shape in plan view, and a gradient is formed on the upper surface so that the outer edge portion is higher than the inner edge portion. The outer rolling area,
When viewed from above, the game ball having a substantially circular shape or a substantially oval shape, having an upper surface that is concave, is in contact with the inner edge portion of the outer rolling region without a gap, and rolls in the outer rolling region is the entire area of the inner edge portion. An inner rolling region formed so as to be more accessible,
The inside rolling area is provided with a discharge port for discharging the game ball to the game area below the display device frame.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, when a game ball is launched from the launch device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game ball is placed in a game area in which a number of obstacle members, a starting port, a winning device and the like are incorporated. Led. Then, the game ball that has entered the ball inlet provided in the game area flows down the guide passage and flows into the turning surface on the stage. The turning surface has an outer rolling area and an inner rolling area, and the game ball first flows into the outer rolling area from the outer edge. And it turns along the rolling surface of the outer side rolling area | region of a substantially oval shape or a substantially circular shape in planar view, and descends gradually and approaches a center part. When the game ball crosses the boundary between the outer rolling region and the inner rolling region, the game ball approaches the center while turning along the concave surface of the inner rolling region. A discharge port is formed in the center, and the game ball enters the discharge port and flows out of the stage.

  According to this configuration, the turning surface is configured by two parts of an outer rolling region and an inner rolling region that are different from each other in plane shape, gradient, curvature, and the like. Therefore, each part can change the rolling state of the game ball, such as the trajectory and speed, and change the process until the game ball enters one of the exits, and the player feels bored You can expect to prevent it. In addition, since the inner rolling area is installed in the inner edge of the outer rolling area without any gap, a plurality of concave rolling devices found in gaming machines such as conventional pachinko machines are arranged in the vertical direction. Compared with those arranged in a multi-stage configuration, the distribution process in which the game balls roll is easier to see.

  Means 3: In the constitution of Means 1 or 2, “The swivel surface is a combined rolling distribution device having a normal outlet and a specific outlet perforated at the center of the inner rolling region, and the outlet is The normal exit and the specific exit ”.

  Here, the “normal exit” is an exit given a property that does not cause a particularly advantageous state for the player even if the game medium enters. For example, “winning” and “out of” correspond to “out of” and the game ball is caused to flow out to a route having a low possibility of entering the winning opening. On the other hand, the “specific exit” is an exit given a property that causes a game state advantageous to the player when the game medium enters. For example, it corresponds to “winning”, and an advantageous game state is generated, or a game ball is caused to flow out to a route with high pitch to the winning opening.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, the inflowing game medium is distributed to the specific outlet and the normal outlet by the complex rolling distribution device provided on the stage. For example, game media distributed to a specific exit is sent directly above the winning opening, making it easier to win, whereas game media distributed to the normal exit flows out to places where it is difficult to enter the winning exit. In addition, the game development is determined by the distribution of the game media flowing into the stage.

  In particular, the stage is used as a flow path for the inflowing game media to flow down to the winning opening arranged in the lower center of the board directly below, so a complex rolling distribution device is provided on the stage as in this configuration. If the route distribution is performed directly above the winning opening, etc., the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, since the complex rolling distribution device has a relatively large rolling surface, there is an effect that the rolling state is likely to vary and the distribution result is not easily uniformed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the player feels dissatisfied because the distribution result is determined in advance. For game shops, the probability that a game ball will enter a specific exit is stable, so that the winning rate can be easily predicted and it can be expected to contribute to the improvement of profitability.

  In addition, the rolling process of the game medium on the combined rolling distribution device is lengthened and divided into two parts, making it difficult for the player to aim at a specific exit and launch the game medium. Thus, the probability of entering the specific exit can be stabilized regardless of the level of the skill of the player. Therefore, it is possible to easily tackle a game even for a player who is not skilled in the game. In addition, as a game store or a machine manufacturer, it is possible to improve profitability by stabilizing the winning rate of game machines.

  Means 4: In any one of the means 1 to 3, the outer rolling region and the inner rolling region are arranged such that the inner edge of the outer rolling region is higher than the outer edge of the inner rolling region. A stepped portion is formed at the boundary with the moving region ”.

  The turning surface is composed of two parts, an outer rolling area and an inner rolling area, and a step is formed at the boundary. Therefore, compared with a conventional concave rolling device, the swirling surface passes through the step. The game media flowing into the inner rolling area can be prevented from rolling outward beyond the stepped portion. Therefore, the game medium that has once flowed into the inner rolling region does not exit the outer rolling region, but quickly rolls near the center portion and immerses in the discharge port.

  Further, according to the stage of this configuration, the turning surface of the game medium is largely divided into two parts, and a relatively large circular or oval turning trajectory is drawn in the outer rolling region, and the inner rolling region is drawn. Since the rolling of the game medium is restricted by the step part, the movement of the game medium is segmented step by step, such as quickly drawing a small turning trajectory and entering the discharge port, so the player feels bored The effect which prevents giving can be expected.

  Means 5: The structure of any one of Means 1 to 4 is characterized in that “the curvature of the curved surface of the outer rolling region is different from the curvature of the concave surface of the inner rolling region”.

  Here, the curvature of the concave surface refers to the curvature of the sectional line of the upper surface of the outer rolling area and the inner rolling area on a plane passing through the center of the planar oval or substantially circular shape in plan view. As the curved surface forming the concave surface, there are a spherical surface, an annular surface, a conical surface, and others, but in this configuration, any kind of curved surface may be used. Taking a spherical surface as an example, the curvature is 1 / r for a spherical surface with a radius r, and the larger the curvature, the more rapidly the gradient changes.

  According to the configuration of the means 5, the curvature state of the concave surface is different between the outer rolling area and the inner rolling area, so that the rolling state of the game medium can be changed. That is, as the game medium rolls in a concave shape and turns, the larger the concave curvature, the faster the descent and the closer to the center. If the curvature of the concave surface is small, it descends more slowly, so the trajectory of the turn becomes larger and takes a longer time toward the center.

  According to this configuration, the rolling trajectory of the game medium and the speed of approaching the central portion are changed between the outer rolling area and the inner rolling area, and the state of rolling of the gaming medium is sharpened. Can do. For example, if the curvature of the concave surface of the outer rolling region is smaller than the curvature of the concave surface of the inner rolling region, the game medium that has flowed into the turning surface initially swirls in a large trajectory in the outer rolling region. However, it is possible to produce a rolling state of the game medium so as to slowly move down and enter the inner rolling area so as to rapidly move toward the central outlet.

  Means 6: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 5, “The outer rolling region and the inner rolling region exhibit a substantially oval shape or a substantially circular shape that are not substantially similar to each other in plan view”. It is characterized by.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, since the outer rolling area and the inner rolling area have a substantially oval shape or a substantially circular shape that are not similar to each other in plan view, the curvature and gradient of the rolling surface are the outer rolling area. And the inner rolling area, the trajectory and rhythm of the rolling change when the game medium rolls in the outer rolling area and when the game medium rolls in the inner rolling area. In other words, because the ratio of the major axis to the minor axis of the oval changes, the shape and curvature of the concave surface change, so the trajectory of the game medium that rolls on the concave surface changes, and the longer the long axis, the slower it becomes. Become a rhythm. Thereby, it is possible to sharpen the rolling process from when the game medium flows into the turning surface until it flows out from the discharge port.

  Means 7: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 6, “an outer peripheral wall erected along the outer edge of the swivel surface, and a substantially planar peripheral surface disposed outside the outer peripheral wall; Is further included. "

  According to the configuration of the means 7, an outer peripheral wall is formed around the turning surface, and a substantially planar peripheral surface is spread on the outside thereof, thereby preventing the game medium from flowing out of the turning surface, A shape with a flat surface including the periphery of the swivel plane is used. Thereby, it is possible to suppress visual complexity around the turning surface and prevent the visibility from being lowered by blocking the front surface even if an effect display device or the like is installed behind the stage. Although the turning surface of the present invention has a shape that spreads in a planar manner, the surroundings of the turning surface by electric decoration etc. are produced by emphasizing the shape features by the configuration of the means 7 and spreading to the surroundings. Therefore, it is possible to provide a higher degree of freedom and to make it more attractive as an accessory disposed on a stage which is a horizontally long region.

  Means 8: The constitution of means 3 is characterized in that “it further comprises a light-transmitting partition plate erected on the player side of the stage”.

  According to the structure of the means 8, the partition plate which has translucency is standingly arranged in front of the compound rolling distribution apparatus provided in the stage. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game medium from flowing out into the game area by deviating from the complex rolling distribution device, and at the same time, it is possible to prevent the game medium flowing down in the game area from entering the stage. . If game media deviates from the stage and flows out, even if the player thinks that the game media flows into the stage and it is a chance to win a prize, the game media will flow out of the device before the allocation occurs Although there is a possibility that interest will be remarkably impaired, such a situation can be prevented by providing a partition plate. Furthermore, when the game medium flowing down the game area passes through the opening of the display device frame and enters the stage, the game medium rolling in the combined rolling distribution device and the game medium entering from the game area And the rolling direction and the rolling speed are remarkably changed and the interest of the sorting process may be impaired. However, the contact with the entry of the game medium can be prevented by the partition plate. Further, since the partition plate is formed of a light-transmitting material, even if the partition plate is erected in front of the stage, the display of the effect display device is not blocked and does not get in the way.

Means 9: “In a gaming machine provided with a display device frame that surrounds the periphery of the effect display device provided in the game area,
A ball intake port that is disposed on the upper or side surface of the display device frame and takes a game ball flowing down the game area into the display device frame;
Corresponding to the lower part of the display device frame, a stage having a compound rolling distribution device;
A guide passage for allowing a game ball that has entered the ball inlet to flow into the composite rolling distribution device from an outer edge portion;
Comprising a light-transmitting partition plate erected in front of the stage;
The combined rolling distribution device is
A game ball taken in the display device frame is supplied, and is an outer ring having a substantially oval shape in a plan view and a gradient formed on the upper surface so that the outer edge is higher than the inner edge. Moving area,
It is substantially circular in plan view, the upper surface has a concave shape, touches the inner edge of the outer rolling area without any gap, and the game ball that has rolled on the outer rolling area can enter from the entire area of the inner edge. Formed inner rolling area,
An outer peripheral wall erected along the outer edge of the outer rolling region;
A substantially planar peripheral surface formed on the outer extending portion of the outer peripheral wall,
A step portion is formed at the boundary between the outer rolling region and the inner rolling region so that the inner edge portion of the outer rolling region is higher than the outer edge portion of the inner rolling region,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the inner rolling area includes a specific outlet and a normal outlet for discharging the game ball to the gaming area below the display device frame.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, a substantially circular inner rolling area in plan view having a normal outlet and a specific outlet provided at the center is formed along the inner edge of the outer rolling area having a substantially elliptical shape in plan view. The turning surface is provided on the stage, and an outer peripheral wall is erected along the outer edge of the composite rolling vibration distribution device, and a peripheral surface extends around the outer peripheral wall. A partition plate is erected on the player side of the stage to prevent the game ball from entering and exiting the game area through the opening in front of the stage. As a result, only the game balls that have entered the ball inlet flow into the stage. Then, the game balls that have flowed into the stage are surely entered into a normal exit or a specific exit provided in the composite rolling sorting device, and are distributed.

  According to this configuration, the outer peripheral wall and the partition plate prevent the game ball from deviating from the composite rolling distribution device, so the composite rolling distribution device is disposed on the stage. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball deviates forward from the opening on the front surface of the display device frame and flows out to the game area without being distributed. In addition, if a game ball enters the stage from the game area through the opening, it becomes easy for the game balls to collide with each other and cause a variation in the winning rate. The game ball is prevented from entering.

  The outer rolling area of the compound rolling distribution device is substantially oval in plan view, and the game ball rolls in an oval spiral trajectory, whereas the inner rolling area is substantially circular in plan view. And, since it is a relatively small area formed inside the outer rolling area, when the game ball enters the inner rolling area from the outer rolling area beyond the stepped portion, the trajectory of the gaming ball turns It becomes smaller and gives the impression of accelerating as the angular velocity increases. This contrasts the rolling of the game ball in the relatively slow outer rolling area with the rolling of the game ball in the inner rolling area that turns quickly and immerses into the normal exit or specific exit. , You can make the player feel thrill.

  Since a step is provided at the boundary between the outer rolling area and the inner rolling area, when a game ball enters the inner rolling area, it does not return to the outer rolling area. Therefore, the game ball quickly flows out through the normal exit or the specific exit. The size of the compound rolling distribution device is larger than that of the conventional concave rolling distribution device, and the rolling surface is widened. In addition, the game ball quickly enters the outer rolling region. Since it flows out, even if a plurality of game balls enter the stage and roll at the same time in the combined rolling distribution device, the possibility of contact with each other is reduced.

  In addition, since the composite rolling distribution device having a substantially oval shape in a plan view is disposed on the stage, the composite rolling distribution device can be a long and wide extension in the horizontal direction. In addition, when a game ball flows into the stage, distribution is always performed by the composite rolling distribution device, so that the player's attention to the stage increases. Since the complex rolling distribution device has a flat structure and is easy to see and clear, the player can tackle the game with peace of mind.

  Since the composite rolling distribution device has a planar configuration and the partition plate has translucency, the visibility of the effect display device located at the upper side of the stage at the center of the display device frame may be reduced. Therefore, the game can be performed calmly without disturbing the player's attention.

  Means 10: In any one of the means 1 to 9, the game machine is a pachinko machine. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium, which is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine, and a game medium, which is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player, are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, center objects, display means, etc. A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as a mouth, a passage opening, an arrival opening, etc., a rail for guiding the game ball from the launching device to the game area, and a game ball guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the entrance and according to the entrance mode of the game balls to a plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a distribution means for performing a predetermined distribution when an incoming ball is detected by the entrance state detection means, and a special symbol display for changing the specific symbol according to the distribution result of the distribution means and stopping the fluctuation In addition, there is further provided an effect display means for variably displaying a decorative symbol sequence made up of a plurality of decorative symbols and causing a character or the like to appear at a predetermined timing while the special symbol is changing. Stuff ", represented by what is commonly referred to as" Honey ", represented by" equipment with sorting means that sorts game balls within the game ", and generally designated as" Alepati " The “For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16 and the predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game”, etc. Can be illustrated.

  According to the means 10, in the pachinko machine, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 9 can be achieved.

  Means 11: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 9, “The gaming machine is a pachislot machine”. A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 11, any effect of the means 1 to means 9 can be achieved in the pachislot machine.

  Means 12: The structure of any one of Means 1 to 9 is characterized in that “the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are combined”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 12, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any of the operational effects from the means 1 to the means 9 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not play a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the rolling of the game medium on the stage is achieved by disposing the swivel surface on the stage, which has a shape spreading in a plane and having a structure in which a plurality of rolling regions are combined. The process can be appreciated, and the game medium that has flowed into the stage can be rolled on the turning surface for a predetermined time to attract the player's attention.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 4.
2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 4.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the game area 37 obliquely from the upper right front.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12. A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 11, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill (not shown) is disposed at an appropriate position in the middle thereof. Is provided. A center accessory unit 91 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37. The design of the center accessory unit 91 characterizes the model, game concept, and the like of the pachinko machine 1. The details of the center accessory unit 91 will be described later.

  Further, an effect display device 115 for effect display of the lottery result is provided behind the center accessory unit 91. As the effect display device 115, an appropriate display device capable of displaying image information obtained by combining decorative symbol image information, background image information, character image information, and the like is used. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 115.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol start port 96 is arranged below the center accessory unit 91 in the game area 37. When a game ball enters the normal symbol start port 96, a normal lottery is performed and the normal symbol is displayed. Fluctuation display is made. Further, on the left side of the center accessory unit 91, there is a normal electric accessory 81 that is opened for a short time when a winning is made in the normal lottery, and a special symbol start opening 82 that allows a game ball to be won by this opening. Is arranged. When a game ball wins the special symbol starting port 82, a big hit lottery is performed and the special symbol is changed.

  Further, in the game area 37, an attacker device 98 is disposed at a position further below the normal symbol starting port 96. The attacker device 98 moves the opening / closing member 99 forward and backward with the lower end portion of the opening / closing member 99 as an axis. By opening and closing in the direction, the lower large winning opening 83 is opened and closed. Details of the normal symbol starting port 96, the ordinary electric accessory 81, the special symbol starting port 82, the attacker device 98, and the like will be described later.

  Further, three LEDs 84 functioning as a normal symbol display 333 (details will be described later) and four LEDs 85 (holding ball lamps) indicating a normal lottery holding state are provided at the lower left of the center accessory unit 91. It has been. The four holding ball lamps are turned on for the number of holding times (up to 4 times) in the normal lottery. Further, four LEDs 86 functioning as special symbol indicators 332 (details will be described later) for displaying a lottery result in the big hit lottery are provided on the upper left side of the center accessory unit 91. For example, when the start winning prize is triggered, the four LEDs 86 are blinked in various patterns to display the variation state of the special symbol. Then, when a certain fluctuation time is over, the determined special symbols are displayed in a stopped state by the turn-on / off display patterns of the four LEDs 86. That is, the lottery result information is notified by turning on / off the LED 86. The special symbol variation display and stop display control by turning on / off the LED 86 are performed by the main control board 131 (see FIG. 36). Here, the center accessory unit 91 corresponds to the display device frame of the present invention.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. A sub-control board box 130 in which a sub-control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed is mounted on the box mounting base 118 and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the main control board 131 is housed is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) is a first space portion to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the center accessory unit 91) protruding rearward of the game board 5. Are provided in a state of being separated from each other. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory unit 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping vertically is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in the closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. The inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213C is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 and the power cord is held, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Dish, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 7.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Concerning Specific Configuration of Center Engagement Unit] A description will be given based on FIGS.
12 is a front view showing the center accessory unit 91, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the front unit 120 and the rear unit 121 of the center accessory unit 91 are separated, and FIG. 14 is a front unit. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where 120 is separated into functional units, FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the front unit 120 from the upper left front, and FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the front unit 120 from the upper right rear, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the rear unit 121 is separated into functional units.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the center accessory unit 91 has a frame-like appearance and is arranged at the center of the game area 37, and the outer peripheral portion extending from the upper side to the right side is the game area 37. It is extended to the right side periphery. That is, a substantial game area 37 is not formed on the right side of the center accessory unit 91 so that a game ball does not pass therethrough. Although the size of the center accessory unit 91 is not particularly limited, in this example, the center accessory unit 91 is constructed as an extremely large accessory that occupies about 2/3 of the entire game area 37.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 to 17, the center accessory unit 91 is roughly divided into a front unit 120 disposed on the front side and a rear unit 121 disposed on the rear side. The front unit 120 and the rear unit 121 are joined by sandwiching the game board 5 from the front and rear. The front unit 120 is disposed in a state of protruding forward from the game area 37 and includes a decorative frame 125 that partitions the game area 37 and the internal space. A guide wall 123 for guiding the game ball is formed on the left side of the outer peripheral surface of the decorative frame 125, and an opening 124 functioning as a display window is provided in the center of the decorative frame 125. It has been.

  The decoration frame 125 has a decoration on the surface, and an electric decoration body 129 including a plurality of light emitting means is provided on the right side. Moreover, the upper right part protrudes upwards rather than the upper left part, and the expansion opening part 140 is formed in the inner side. The expansion opening 140 functions as a space for accommodating a rotary sorting device 294 described later, and is formed in a state of communicating with the opening 124. The guide wall 123 on the left side wall of the expansion opening 140 is provided with a large winning opening 141 through which the game ball can be won, penetrating the peripheral surface of the decoration frame 125 and can be opened and closed by the movable piece 142. . In the drawing, the state where the big winning opening 141 is closed by the movable piece 142 is shown, and in this state, the gaming balls cannot be won in the big winning opening 141. The game ball that has opened the movable piece 142 and won the big prize opening 141 is guided by the guide passage 340 and sent to the rotary sorter 294 described later.

  Further, a warp inlet 63 (see FIG. 15) through which a game ball can enter is provided on the left side surface of the decoration frame 125, and the game ball entered from the warp inlet 63 is placed inside the decoration frame 125. It is possible to incorporate. On the inner bottom surface of the decorative frame 125, there is provided an outflow portion 62 for guiding a game ball flowing out from the stage 20 described later to the vicinity of the normal symbol starting port 96. A plurality of light emitting decorative bodies 61 simulating a light projector are arranged inside the decorative frame 125. Here, the warp inlet 63 corresponds to the ball inlet of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, each of the above-described components assembled to the decorative frame 125 will be described in more detail.

[Movable Piece 142 and Drive Mechanism Thereof] A description will be given based on FIGS. 13, 14, 18, and 19.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an opening / closing mechanism of the movable piece 142, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the components of the opening / closing member driving mechanism are separated from the upper left rear.

  The movable piece 142 that opens and closes the big prize opening 141 is located on the front upper side of the big prize opening unit 146, is slidably held by the upper lid 143 and the middle frame 145, and is slid back and forth by the big prize opening opening / closing drive means 160. Be moved. The movable piece 142 rotates the link arm 163 about the link shaft 164 as a rotation axis by the movement of the plunger 162 of the solenoid 161. The link arm 163 slides the movable piece 142 back and forth by a link mechanism. In this manner, the reciprocating motion of the plunger 162 is converted into the reciprocating motion of the movable piece 142, and can be displaced from the protruding state (closed state) to the retracted state (open state). Note that the plunger 162 is lowered when not energized, and the movable piece 142 is kept in a protruding state via the link arm 163.

  In the special prize opening / closing driving means 160, the solenoid 161 is sandwiched in the vertical direction by the middle frame 145 and the receiving part 144, and the link shaft 164 is fitted in the receiving part 144 to be received in the special prize opening unit 146. Established. A solenoid support portion 148 is joined to the rear side of the solenoid 161, and serves as a guide for fixing the special prize opening unit 146. The big prize opening unit 146 is inserted and fixed to the big prize opening attachment window 302 and the big prize opening attachment base 296 so that the movable piece 142 and the big prize opening 141 are exposed forward.

[About the stage 20 and the combined rolling distribution device 21]
The stage 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22. FIG. 20 is a plan view showing the combined rolling distribution device and a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A, and FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing a rolling process of game balls in the combined rolling distribution device. These are explanatory drawings which show the structure of the stage under illumination 100. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a stage 20 that can roll the game ball on the upper surface is provided at the center lower portion of the front unit 120. A compound rolling distribution device 21 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 41 is formed at the center of the stage 20, and a stage left margin 42 and a right canopy 43 are formed at the outer edge thereof. An approach path 45 connected to the outer edge portion of the composite rolling distribution device 21 is formed at the left rear side of the stage 20 (FIG. 16). The upstream end of the approach path 45 is connected to a warp outlet 44, and the warp outlet 44 communicates with a warp inlet 63 that opens toward the game area 37 through a warp passage 60. A partition plate 40 is erected on the player side of the stage 20, and an outflow portion 62 including a specific outflow channel 26 and a normal outflow channel 27 is formed below the partition plate 40. Here, the combined rolling distribution device 21 corresponds to the turning surface of the present invention, and the approach path 45 and the warp path 60 correspond to the guide path of the present invention.

  The entire stage 20 is integrally formed of a light-transmitting plastic, and an under-stage electric decoration 100 is disposed on the entire surface below the stage 20. A light projecting decorative body 61 is disposed below the right canopy 43 and is visible through the right canopy 43. The floodlight decorative body 61 will be described later.

  The complex rolling distribution device 21 is formed with a concave second rolling region 23 in which one specific outlet 24 and two normal outlets 25 are formed at the center, and an outer edge thereof. A first rolling region 22 is formed which is in an oval shape in plan view and has a slope that is higher at the outer edge than the inner edge. A step portion 28 is formed at the boundary between the first rolling region 22 and the second rolling region 23, and the first rolling region 22 is slightly higher than the second rolling region 23 in a step shape. Yes. The specific outlet 24 is connected to a specific outflow path 26 of the outflow portion 62 formed at the front and lower side of the stage 20, and the normal outlet 25 is connected to the normal outflow path 27, and game balls that have entered the specific outlet 24 and the normal outlet 25 are received. The normal game start port 96 is allowed to flow out into the game area 37 (see FIG. 3). Here, the specific outlet 24 and the normal outlet 25 correspond to the outlet of the present invention.

  The game ball that has entered the warp inlet 63 passes through the curved warp passage 60 and descends onto the stage 20 from the warp outlet 44. The game ball that has gained speed by descending the warp passage 60 rolls on the approach path 45 and enters the first rolling region 22 of the composite rolling sorting device 21. The game ball proceeds in a direction crossing from the left to the right on the first rolling area 22 in accordance with the orientation of the approach path 45, and gradually turns clockwise in accordance with the gradient of the first rolling area 22 (FIG. 21). (See (a)). The game ball turns around the second rolling area 23, travels a portion of the first rolling area 22 closer to the player than the second rolling area 23, and eventually the first rolling area 22 and the second rolling area 23 It flows into the second rolling region 23 beyond the step portion 28 formed at the boundary with the second rolling region 23 (see FIG. 21B). In FIG. 21, the game ball is indicated by the symbol B.

  Unlike the first rolling region 22, the second rolling region 23 has a circular planar shape. A step portion 28 is formed at the boundary between the second rolling region 23 and the first rolling region 22, and the outer edge portion of the second rolling region 23 is lower than the inner edge portion of the first rolling region 22. ing. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the second rolling region 23 does not flow back to the first rolling region 22 beyond the step portion 28. When the game ball passes the stepped portion 28 and enters the second rolling region 23, the second rolling region 23 has a circular planar shape, so that the game ball is guided by the stepped portion 28 and the gaming ball is moved to the first rolling region 22. It turns with a trajectory that is harder than the upper trajectory. Eventually, the game ball approaches the central portion according to the gradient of the second rolling region 23 and immerses into either the specific outlet 24 or the normal outlet 25 (see FIG. 21C).

  The game ball immersed in the specific outlet 24 flows down to the player side through the specific outlet 26 connected to the specific outlet 24, and at a position directly above the normal symbol starting port 96 from the center of the outlet 62. It flows out to the game area 37. On the other hand, the game ball immersed in the normal exit 25 flows down the normal outflow path 27 and flows out from the left or right opening of the outflow portion 62 to the game area 37. Since the opening part of the normal outflow path 27 is shifted from the center to the left and right, the game ball hardly enters the normal symbol starting port 96. On the other hand, when it flows out from the specific outflow path 26 to the game area 37, almost all enters the normal symbol starting port 96. In this way, the composite rolling distribution device 21 performs a function of distributing the winnings to the normal symbol starting port 96 and other results on the stage 20.

  The composite rolling distribution device 21 is a rolling distribution device having a size that occupies most of the lower center of the center accessory unit 91, and is planar compared to a conventional concave rolling distribution device. Since the game ball rolls in a wide area, it is an attractive feature for the player.

  Moreover, according to the composite rolling distribution apparatus 21, since the rolling surface is large, the possibility that the game balls come into contact with each other even when a plurality of game balls flow in is reduced. As a result, the trajectory of the game ball changes, and it flows out of the specific outlet 24 or the normal outlet 25 earlier than when it does not collide, or conversely stays on the rolling surface without easily flowing out. There is an effect to prevent.

  In addition, the composite rolling distribution device 21 has an entrance path 45 through which the first rolling area 22 extends in the outer extending portion of the second rolling area 23 and allows game balls to flow from the outer edge of the first rolling area 22. This is a two-dimensionally-structured object and does not impair the visibility of the effect display device 115 by creating a shielding part in front of the effect display device 115. It has a shape suitable as an accessory positioned below.

  The complex rolling distribution device 21 includes a first rolling region 22 and a second rolling region 23 which are rolling surfaces, a specific outlet 24 and a normal outlet 25, and is driven by a motor or the like. There are no movable members. Therefore, for example, there is no problem of aiming at a specific area due to intermittent games measured by the player, which is likely to be a problem in a power-driven distribution device. Further, since there is no movable member, there is an advantage that there is little risk of damage or wear due to use, and it is difficult to cause a failure.

[Partition Plate 40] A description will be given based on FIGS. 15 and 16.
The partition plate 40 is a thin plate made of a light-transmitting plastic, has a substantially oval shape with a part cut away in a front view, and is located at the forefront below the center of the player-side opening 124 of the front unit 120. Established. The surface of the partition plate 40 is formed with irregularities that cause a slight change in thickness, and a double ellipse pattern is drawn. This brings about a design effect that suggests the shape of the combined rolling distribution device 21 and emphasizes the existence of the outflow portion 62.

  The partition plate 40 is erected at the forefront portion of the stage 20 on the player side, and prevents the game ball from flowing out from the front. If there is no partition plate 40 and the game ball flows out from the front of the stage 20, the game ball that has flowed in from the approach path 45 does not necessarily pass through the combined rolling distribution device 21, and the game area 37. May flow out from the opening 124 forward. Due to the presence of the partition plate 40, the game ball that has flowed into the stage 20 always flows out from the specific outlet 24 or the normal outlet 25 of the composite rolling distribution device 21, and the game ball is stably and at a predetermined probability. It can be made to enter the normal symbol starting port 96. This makes it possible for manufacturers to provide a gaming machine with a stable winning rate, which will stabilize the profits of the amusement store and allow players to tackle the game with peace of mind.

  Further, when the game ball flows into the combined rolling distribution device 21 vigorously, or when the game ball can flow into the stage 20 from a place other than the warp inlet 63, the game ball is caused by a bullet or the like. Although there is a possibility of flowing out from the opening 124 to the player side, since the partition plate 40 is sufficiently high in height, it is possible to prevent outflow from the front even when the game ball bounces.

  Conversely, a game ball that has flowed down the game area 37 and is bulleted by a nail or the like disposed on the game board 5 passes through the opening 124 and enters the center accessory unit 91. It is prevented by the plate 40. The upper and left sides of the center accessory unit 91 are partitioned by a decorative frame 125, and a game ball flowing down the game area 37 does not enter the stage 20 except through the warp inlet 63. In addition, below the center accessory unit 91, the partition plate 40 has a sufficient height even when the game ball jumps upward, and prevents the game ball from entering the center accessory unit 91. The kinetic energy obtained by the game ball flowing down the game area 37 is insufficient to jump over the partition plate 40 and enter the stage 20, and even when the game ball is shot by a nail or the like. Since there is no contact with other game balls on the stage 20, there is no possibility of affecting the distribution of the game balls in the composite rolling distribution device 21.

  Moreover, since the upper part of the opening part 124 is not covered with the partition plate 40, an operator can insert a hand or a tool at the time of maintenance or the like, and the workability is excellent. Moreover, since there are no movable parts, it is difficult to cause a failure.

  Moreover, although the partition plate 40 is erected on the player side from the stage 20, since it is formed of a translucent material, it impedes the visibility of the effect display device 115 and the like located in the back. There is nothing.

  Further, since the partition plate 40 is installed in the portion closest to the player side of the center accessory unit 91, it is visually noticeable, but the whole is a substantially elliptical plate shape, and a part of the thickness is thin. Since the appearance is such that two large and small ellipses overlap each other, the design is reminiscent of the shape of the composite rolling distribution device 21. Moreover, the thin part of said partition plate 40 is formed in the location close | similar to the outflow part 62, and the effect which recalls the shape of the opening part of the outflow part 62 can also be anticipated. Thereby, it can prevent that the partition plate 40 becomes obstructive also in the forefront part of the center accessory unit 91 as a design structure.

[About Under-Stage Illumination 100] A description will be given based on FIG. 21 and FIG.
The stage 20 is made of a light-transmitting plastic, and the under-stage electrical decoration 100 disposed below the stage is visible through the stage 20. The under-stage illumination 100 includes an LED substrate 104, a lens 101, and a reflector 102, and a circular notch 103 is formed at the center. Above the circular notch 103, the second rolling region 23 of the composite rolling distribution device 21 is located, and the specific outlet 24 and the normal outlet 27 connected to the specific outlet 24 and the normal outlet 25 are the circular notch 103. It penetrates through the gap.

  The lens 101 is formed of a light-transmitting plastic. On the other hand, the reflector 102 is formed of an opaque plastic, a large number of small rectangular holes are opened on the upper surface, and a glossy surface is formed on the upper surface. The lens 101 and the reflector 102 are combined, and a small hole of the reflector 102 has a light-transmitting window shape. The LED board 104 includes a large number of LEDs facing upward at positions corresponding to the small holes of the reflector 102, and the upper surface of the stage 20 is caused to emit light through a window-like portion of the lens 101 disposed above the LED board. Produce. The LED of the LED substrate 104 is transmitted upward through the window-shaped portion of the lens 101, but the transmitted light is diffused by the lens 101, reflected by the upper surface of the reflector 102, and passed through the stage 20 from below. Irradiate overall.

[About the floodlight decoration body 61] It demonstrates based on FIG.14 and FIG.16.
The floodlight decorative body 61 has an external appearance imitating a television camera. An LED is provided at the center of the light projecting decorative body 61, which is controlled by an electrical decoration control board 357 (see FIG. 36) and emits light to visually produce the periphery of the stage 20. There are three light projecting decorative bodies 61 in total, one each arranged on the upper left side, the left side inside the opening 124 of the front unit 120, and below the right canopy 43.

[Schematic Configuration of Rear Unit 121] A description will be given based on FIGS.
On the other hand, the rear unit 121 includes a frame-shaped rear frame 292 having an opening 291 through which the effect display device 115 can be visually recognized, a big prize opening unit 146 disposed on the upper left of the rear frame 292, and a rear frame. 290, which is arranged on the right side of the 292 and distributes the game balls guided from the prize winning port 141 by a rotating body, and is arranged below the rear frame 292 and flows out of the rotary sorter 294. A right discharge path unit 273 in which a sorting apparatus discharge path 274 for discharging game balls is formed inside, and a discharge in which a left start port discharge path 272 for discharging game balls flowing out from the special start port unit 530 is formed inside. And a road unit 271. Hereinafter, each component in the rear unit 121 will be described in detail.

[About the rear frame 292]
The rear frame 292 is a substantially quadrangular frame-shaped member whose front surface is open, and includes a plate-like back plate 300 in which an opening 291 is formed, and a side plate 301 that extends forward from the periphery of the back plate 300. It consists of and. That is, each of the above-described components is formed in a box shape so as to be accommodated in the rear frame 292. Although not shown, a guide passage component for guiding a winning game ball or a discharged game ball to a predetermined portion is assembled around the rear frame 292, particularly on the left side and the lower right side. It is supposed to be.

[Rotary sorter 294]
Next, the rotary sorter 294 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the rotary sorter 294 from the upper left front, FIG. 24 is a front view showing the rotary sorter 294, and FIG. 25 shows the rotary body 297 and the carry-in from the rotary sorter 294. FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the piece 341 is removed, FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the respective components of the rotary sorter 294 are separated from the upper left front, and FIG. 27 is a rotary sorter 294. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the respective components are separated from the upper left rear, and FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of the rotary sorter 294.

  As shown in FIG. 24 to FIG. 28, the rotary sorter 294 uses the rotating body 297 to move the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 141 and flowed down the guide passage 340 into an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state. It is divided into and. The rotary sorter 294 has a concave specific area 343 and a normal area 344, a disk-shaped rotating body 297 that is rotatably supported, a rotation driving means 405, and an outer peripheral wall that surrounds the rotating body 297. And a rotating body case 342 having 346.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, an inlet 347 that is temporarily communicated with the specific area 343 or the normal area 344 as the rotating body 297 rotates is formed in the outer peripheral wall 346 of the rotating body case 384. . Further, on the rotating body receiving surface 349 that accommodates the rotating body 297 in the rotating body case 342, a specific outlet 360 that allows a game ball that has entered the specific area 343 to flow out of the specific area 343, and a game that has entered the normal area 344 A normal outlet 361 for allowing the sphere to flow out of the normal region 344 is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 28, a game ball detecting means 384 (V winning sensor 331) is provided in the middle of the first outflow path 387 through which the game ball flowing out from the specific outlet 360 flows down. When a game ball is detected by 384, an advantageous game state that is advantageous to the player is generated.
In this example, a jackpot mode is prepared as a mode in which a profit is given to the player. Specifically, a round operation for opening and closing the attacker device 98 in a fixed pattern is repeated up to 15 rounds for a maximum of 30 seconds, and such repetition of the round operation is referred to as “big hit game”. The player can obtain a lot of prize balls by winning the game balls in the lower big prize opening 83 during the big hit game. Note that each round operation ends when either 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning balls are counted. The big hit game ends when the round operation is completed 15 times.

  The rotating body 297 is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 364 having an axial center provided in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, and has a disk shape. At the periphery thereof, there are provided three specific regions 343 that are arranged at equal intervals and open in the radial direction, and fifteen normal regions 344 formed at equal intervals between the specific regions 343. ing. That is, the phase difference between the specific areas 343 is 120 °, and five normal areas 345 are arranged between the specific areas 343. Through holes that can discharge game balls are formed in the bottom surfaces of the regions 343 and 344, respectively, and the game balls flow out by the combination of the through holes and the outlets formed in the rotating body receiving surface 349. The state and the state where it is not discharged are switched. More specifically, the through hole in the specific area 343 is formed at a position that matches the specific outlet 360 formed in the rotor receiving surface 349 and does not match the normal outlet 361, while the through hole in the normal area 344 Is formed at a position that matches the normal outlet 361 formed on the rotating body receiving surface 349 and does not match the specific outlet 360. Here, “match” indicates a state where the game balls are communicated with each other at least to the extent that the game balls can be discharged, and “does not match” means that the communication portion is larger than the diameter of the game balls even if they overlap. A small game ball is not allowed to pass through. Therefore, when a game ball enters the specific area 343, the game ball rotates together with the rotating body 297, and flows out from the first outlet 360 when the specific area 343 matches the specific outlet 360. When a game ball enters the normal area 344, the game ball rotates with the rotating body 297, and flows out from the normal outlet 361 when the normal area 344 matches the normal outlet 361. Note that a V winning sensor 331 (see FIG. 36) is disposed in the first outflow path 387 that communicates with the specific outlet 360 and flows down the game ball that has flowed out of the specific outlet 360. Is detected by the V winning sensor 331. In addition, a discharge sensor 313 (see FIG. 36) is disposed in the second outflow path 388 that communicates with the normal outlet 361 and flows down the game ball that has flowed out of the normal outlet 361. Is discharged by the discharge sensor 313.

  Even if the game ball reaches the inflow port 347, the game ball waits at the place until the inflow port 347 communicates with the specific area 343 or the normal area 344 in the rotating body 297, and temporarily moves along with the rotation of the rotating body 297. , The ball enters the specific area 343 or the normal area 344 and rotates around the axis together with the rotating body 297. Then, the game ball that has entered the specific area 343 flows out of the specific outlet 360, and the game medium that has entered the normal area 344 flows out of the normal outlet 361. In addition, based on the fact that the game ball has flowed out of the specific area 343, an advantageous game state that is advantageous to the player occurs.

  In addition, a game ball carry-in device 380 is interposed in the guide passage 340 so that the game ball flowing down the guide passage 340 can be lifted to the inlet 347 of the rotary sorter 294. . The game ball carry-in device 380 has a carry-in piece 341 that allows only one game ball to reach the inflow port 347, and a carry-in piece 341 that is lowered to a position facing the guide passage 340 so that a game ball can be received, And a carry-in mechanism drive means 404 (see FIG. 36) that raises the game ball held in the carry-in piece 341 and rotates it between a loading position where the game ball can flow into the inflow port 347. . A discharge port 348 that discharges a game ball that does not fit in the carry-in piece 341 when the carry-in piece 341 is in the loading position is formed to open at the end of the guide passage 340, and the game ball that has flowed into the discharge port 348 Flows down from the third outflow passage 389 to the sorting device discharge passage 274 (see FIG. 17). In addition, when a plurality of game balls flow down the guide passage 340 one after another, only one game ball is accommodated in the carry-in piece 341 even when the carry-in piece 341 is in the receiving position, and other game balls are carried in It abuts on the game ball contained in the piece 341, stays in the guide passage 340, resumes rolling as the carry-in piece rises, and flows into the discharge port 348. Thus, by interposing the game ball carry-in device 380 in the guide passage 340, it becomes difficult to predict the timing of the game ball reaching the inflow port 347, and a special way of hitting the specific area 343 is suppressed. Is possible. In addition, since the game ball carry-in device 380 is provided with the carry-in piece 341, even if the number of game balls to be won in the big prize opening 141 is increased, the game balls that can enter the specific area 343 of the rotating body 297 can be obtained. The number can be limited. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the burden at the game store while increasing the player's expectation due to winning.

  The rotating body driving means 405 that rotates the rotating shaft 364 includes a rotating body motor 369 that generates a rotating force that rotates the rotating body 297, a rotating drive gear 368 that transmits power of the rotating body motor 369, a rotating shaft 364, and a rotating body. A rotating body back cover 382 that supports the motor 369 and the middle frame 383 and rotatably supports the rotating shaft 364 of the rotating body 297 is provided.

  Next, the winning opening unit having the normal symbol starting port 96 and the attacker device 98 and the special starting port unit 530 having the normal electric accessory 81 and the special symbol starting port 82 will be described.

[About winning prize unit 499]
The winning prize opening unit 499 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 is a front view showing the prize opening unit 499, FIG. 34 is a perspective view showing the prize opening unit 499 from the upper right front, and FIG. 35 is a sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. State).

  The winning a prize opening unit 499 includes a normal symbol starting port 96 disposed so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 5 (see FIG. 3) to the player side, and a normal winning device disposed below the normal symbol starting port 96. 502, a distribution projection 507 that protrudes from the bottom of the normal winning device 502 to the player side, and an attacker device 98 that is disposed below the distribution projection 507. Has been.

  Here, the normal symbol start port 96 is a gate-type start port through which a game ball flowing down the game area 37 (see FIG. 3) can pass, and inside the normal symbol start port 96 there is a game ball. A first start port sensor 317 is provided for detecting the passage. The normal lottery is performed based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port sensor 317. Further, on both the left and right sides of the normal symbol starting port 96, an entry preventing member 512 having an arcuate upper surface extends obliquely downward, and the game ball passing outside the normal symbol starting port 96 is distributed. Rolling toward the projection 507 is prevented. That is, only the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol start port 96 can reach the sorting protrusion 507. Here, the normal symbol start port 96 corresponds to the normal start port of the present invention.

  The normal winning device 502 has a normal winning opening 500 that opens to the surface of the game board 5 and a winning passage 501 that communicates with the normal winning opening 500 and extends to the back side of the gaming board 5. It is possible to win a game ball in the winning path 501 from the normal winning opening 500. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 500, it is detected by a win sensor 503 (see FIG. 36), and based on this, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  The distribution protrusion 507 has an upper surface inclined portion 506 that is slightly inclined downward toward the game board 5 side (ordinary winning opening 500 side), and a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the upper surface inclined portion 506. It is possible to guide the game ball that has dropped to the normal winning opening 500 along the upper surface inclined portion 506, and the game ball that has dropped to the vicinity of the left end portion or the right end portion of the upper surface inclined portion 506 to the side of the upper surface inclined portion 506. It can be discharged from. In addition, the distribution projection 507 is normally disposed directly below the symbol start opening 96, so that the maximum horizontal width of the distribution projection 507 is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the game ball, and the horizontal width is narrower toward the tip side. It is formed in a tapered shape in plan view (home base shape as a whole).

  The attacker device 98 is disposed below the sorting projection 507, and closes the horizontally long lower prize-winning port 83 and the lower side big prize-winning port 83 that allow a large amount of game balls to be won, and the lower end. An opening / closing member 99 supported so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction with the portion as a rotation axis, a closed position for driving the opening / closing member 99 to close the lower side big prize opening 83, and an open position for opening the lower side big prize opening 83 An attacker drive mechanism 339 (see FIG. 36). As shown in FIG. 35, the lower surface 513 of the sorting projection 507 facing the upper surface of the opening / closing member 99 is formed in an upward slope toward the game board 5 side. Thereby, the distance between the upper end of the opening / closing member 99 and the lower surface 513 of the sorting projection 507 can be made substantially constant regardless of the rotation position of the opening / closing member 99, and consequently the upper end of the opening / closing member 99. It is possible to prevent the game ball from being sandwiched between the lower surface 513 of the sorting projection 507 and so-called “ball biting”.

  Since the sorting projection 507 does not include a movable mechanism, even when the attacker device 98 having the attacker driving mechanism 339 is provided below the sorting projection 507, the sorting projection 507 can be arranged close to each other. The length from the lower side large winning opening 83 to the normal symbol starting port 96 can be made relatively short.

  By the way, the normal symbol starting port 96, the normal winning device 502, the sorting projection 507, and the attacker device 98 are attached to a common base plate 510 and integrally configured as one unit. In addition, a nail through hole 511 for allowing the obstacle nail 508 provided in the game board 5 to be inserted is formed between the normal symbol starting port 96 and the normal winning port 500 in the base plate 510. That is, the obstacle nail 508 provided on the game board 5 can be arranged inside the unit, although the normal symbol starting port 96 and the normal winning device 502 are integrally formed as one unit. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the obstacle nail 508 is disposed between the normal symbol starting port 96 and the normal winning device 502, and swings by changing the rolling direction of the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol starting port 96. The dropping points on the minute projection 507 are dispersed. In particular, in this example, the obstacle nail 508 is composed of a right obstacle nail 508a and a left obstacle nail 508b arranged side by side in the left-right direction. When the reference line is used, the right obstacle nail 508a and the left obstacle nail 508b are biased toward one side so that the distances from the reference line to the right obstacle nail 508a and the left obstacle nail 508b are different from each other. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the rolling direction of the game ball from being changed significantly by passing the game ball between the obstacle nails 508. That is, almost all of the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol starting port 96 can be dropped onto the upper surface of the sorting projection 507. In addition, the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol starting port 96 can collide with the respective obstacle nails 508 in order, and the rolling direction can be reliably changed.

  The base plate 510 extends in the left-right direction, and on the right side, a winning opening 514 that opens upward is formed. In addition, a case member 516 is attached to the back surface of the base plate 510, and an attacker driving mechanism 339 is accommodated in the case member 516, and a game ball won in the lower large winning opening 83 is flowed out. A guide passage (not shown) for guiding to (not shown) is formed. Further, on the upper surface of the case member 516, a feeding passage 517 is provided for sending the game ball won in the winning passage 501 of the normal winning device 502 to a passage in the case member 516 (a passage different from the guide passage). ing.

  In this way, in the prize opening unit 499, when the game ball flowing down the game area 37 passes through the normal symbol start port 96, it is detected by the first start port sensor 317, and the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start port 96. Based on this, a normal lottery is executed. The rolling direction of the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol start port 96 is changed by the obstacle nail 508 disposed below the normal symbol start port 96. Also, an ordinary winning device 502 is provided below the obstacle nail 508, and when a game ball wins the normal winning device 502, it is detected by the winning sensor 503 and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Below the normal winning device 502, a distribution projection 507 is provided so as to protrude toward the player side, and the distribution projection 507 faces the game board 5 side (normal winning port 500 side). Since the upper surface inclined portion 506 formed with a slight downward slope is provided, it is possible to guide the game ball that has dropped onto the upper surface inclined portion 506 to the normal winning opening 500 along the upper surface inclined portion 506. In particular, since the lateral width of the distribution projection 507 is substantially the same as the diameter of the game ball, it is guided from the side of the upper surface inclined portion 506 to the normal winning opening 500 along the upper surface inclined portion 506 (deviation). ). That is, the game ball that has dropped to the substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the upper surface inclined portion 506 is guided to the normal winning opening 500 along the upper surface inclined portion 506, while the vicinity of the left end portion or the right end portion of the upper surface inclined portion 506 ( In other words, the game ball that has dropped to the vicinity of the corner portion is discharged from the side of the upper surface inclined portion 506.

[Special start port unit 530]
The special start port unit 530 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 is a front view showing the special start port unit 530, FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing the special start port unit 530 from the upper right front, and FIG. 31 shows a state in which the components of the special start port unit 530 are separated. FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a state in which the special start port unit 530 is cut in the vertical direction.

  The special start port unit 530 has a special symbol start port 82 opened to the board surface of the game board 5 (see FIG. 3), and a winning path that extends to the back side of the game board 5 in communication with the special symbol start port 82. 531 (see FIG. 30), a receiving device supported slidably between an immersion position located in the winning path 531 and a protruding position protruding from the special symbol starting port 82 toward the player. The stop guiding member 535 and the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 (see FIG. 36) for sliding the receiving guide member 535 in the front-rear direction are configured.

  The winning path 531 is formed in the winning device casing 538, and the front opening portion thereof serves as a special symbol starting port 82. The special symbol starting port 82 is formed in a convex shape so that the width on the lower side is wider than that on the upper side.

  The receiving guide member 535 is a tongue-like member having an inclined surface 534 formed in a downward slope toward the back side of the game board 5 (back side of the winning path 531), and the game area 37 (see FIG. 3). ) Is received at the protruding position, and the received game ball is guided to the special symbol starting port 82. A projection 536 is formed upward at the tip of the receiving guide member 535.

  As described above, in the special start-up unit 530, when the receiving guide member 535 is in the immersive position, it is impossible to receive the game ball that is accommodated in the winning path 531 and flows down the game area 37. That is, the special symbol starting port 82 cannot enter the game ball. On the other hand, when winning in the normal lottery, the normal accessory driving mechanism 334 is controlled, and the receiving guide member 535 is displaced from the immersion position to the protruding position. In this state, the tongue-shaped receiving guide member 535 protrudes toward the player side from the special symbol starting port 82, and the game ball flowing down the game area 37 can be received. Then, the game ball received by the inclined surface 534 of the receiving guide member 535 is guided to the special symbol starting port 82 according to the inclined surface 534. In other words, the game ball can be awarded to the special symbol start opening 82. At this time, even if the receiving guide member 535 moves, the protrusion 536 is directed upward at the top end portion of the receiving guide member 535 to ensure that the game ball enters the special symbol starting port 82 according to the inclined surface 534. It is provided so that the game ball does not spill from the tip of the receiving guide member 535. Further, since the game ball rolls toward the special symbol starting port 82 side, even if the inclination degree on the inclined surface 534 of the receiving guide member 535 is relatively gentle, it is smooth toward the special symbol starting port 82. Can be guided to.

  In addition, since the inclined surface 534 of the receiving guide member 535 is formed with a slight downward slope toward the back side of the game board 5, when the receiving guide member 535 is in the protruding position, The substantial opening area of the special symbol start port 82 becomes wider than that. That is, when the receiving guide member 535 is in the immersive position, the tip of the receiving guide member 535, which is the highest position among the receiving guide members 535, is located near the special symbol starting port 82, The upper space (relatively narrow opening) is a substantial opening portion of the special symbol start opening 82. On the other hand, when the receiving guide member 535 is in the protruding position, the central portion or the root portion of the receiving guide member 535 that is lower than the tip of the receiving guide member 535 is located near the special symbol start port 82, A space above that portion (a relatively wide frontage) is a substantial opening of the special symbol starter 82. Therefore, when the receiving guide member 535 is in the protruding position, the opening area is increased and the winning of the game ball is ensured. On the other hand, when the receiving guide member 535 is in the immersed position, the opening area is reduced and the game area 37 ( The jumping of the game ball due to the rebound in FIG. 3) can be suppressed.

  By the way, the receiving guide member 535 has a pointed shape with a pointed tip toward the player so that the number of locations where the ball is bitten is extremely small. Therefore, when the tip of the receiving guide member 535 comes into contact with the center of the game ball, there is still a possibility of biting the ball, but even if the tip of the receiving guide member 535 is slightly from the center of the game ball. In the case of deviation, a force in a direction away from the tip of the receiving guide member 535 is applied to the game ball, and the game ball is not pinched. Since the protrusion 536 is also formed in a shape that exhibits a convex isosceles triangle toward the special symbol start port 82 in a plan view, the game ball can be slightly displaced from the center if it touches the game ball. Is not pinched. Further, the projection 536 reduces the opening area of the special symbol starting port 82 when the receiving guide member 535 is in the immersive position, so that the game ball is moved to the special symbol starting port 82 when the receiving guiding member 535 is in the immersive position. It is possible to prevent entry.

  Further, wall portions 539 are erected from the left and right edge portions of the receiving guide member 535, and these wall portions 539 extend toward the back side of the winning path 531. According to this, the game ball received by the receiving guide member 535 can be guided toward the special symbol starting port 82 side without being discharged (dropped) from the left and right sides of the receiving guide member 535. . Further, the receiving guide member 535 can be formed in a flat plate shape. As a result, even if the height of the special symbol start port 82 and the winning passage 531 is relatively low, the receiving guiding member 535 can be inserted into the winning passage 531. It is possible to provide a space for receiving the game ball to be housed inside and above the receiving guide member 535. In addition, since the front-end | tip part of the receiving guidance member 535 is formed in the flat plate shape which does not have the wall part 539 in a right-and-left edge part, even when a player sees the receiving guidance member 535 from right and left diagonally forward. The behavior of the game ball rolling on the receiving guide member 535 can be clearly seen. Further, by omitting the wall portion of the tip portion, the left and right frontage on the tip side becomes wide, and when the receiving guide member 535 returns to the immersive position, the game ball placed on the receiving guide member 535 is placed. Can be easily discharged from the distal end portion of the receiving guide member 535.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, an outlet 541 through which a game ball won in the special winning device 532 flows out from the winning passage 531 is formed in the center portion of the bottom surface of the winning device casing 538, and the receiving guiding member Between the pair of wall portions 539 on the rear side of 535, an opening portion 542 that always communicates with the outflow port 541 is formed regardless of the position of the receiving guide member 535. Therefore, not only when the receiving guide member 535 is in the protruding position, but also when the receiving guide member 535 is in the immersive position before the game ball flows out of the winning path 531, the opening portion 542 and the flow The game ball can be discharged through the outlet 541. In particular, a movable guide wall 543 that guides a winning game ball to the outlet 541 is provided between the pair of walls 539 behind the opening 542, and the movable guide wall 543 has a position where the receiving guide member 535 protrudes. It is comprised so that it may be located in the back vicinity of the outflow port 541 at the time. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game ball won in the special symbol starting port 82 from entering behind the movable guide wall 543 and to drop naturally toward the outlet 541. In addition, since the movable guide wall 543 is provided horizontally between the pair of wall portions 539, the pair of wall portions 539 can be supported in parallel and deformation of the wall portion 539 can be suppressed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the winning device casing 538 is divided into an opaque front case portion 545 and a rear case portion 546 made of a light transmissive member, and is formed on the front surface of the front case portion 545. The flange portion 547 is fixed to the board surface of the game board 5. That is, three attachment holes 557 are formed in the flange portion 547, and screws or the like (not shown) are inserted into the attachment holes 557 and screwed to the game board 5, so that the board surface of the game board 5 is formed. Mounted. Inside the rear case portion 546, a guide portion for restricting sliding of the pair of wall portions 539 in the front-rear direction is formed so as to sandwich the wall portion 539, and the receiving guide member 535 is smoothly slid. Making it possible.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, a solenoid 548 that transmits power by the transmission mechanism 540 and functions as a drive source of the receiving guide member 535 is accommodated in the rear case portion 546. The solenoid 548 is disposed so that the tip of the plunger 549 faces the player side. An arm member 551 is provided between the plunger 549 and the wall portion 539 so that the reciprocating linear motion of the plunger 549 is reversed and transmitted to the wall portion 539.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, a braking gate member 554 formed so as to protrude from the board surface of the game board 5 to the player side is provided above the special symbol starting port 82. The brake gate member 554 allows the game ball flowing down the game area 37 to pass while being braked, and is set so that the inner diameter is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. According to this, since the game ball that has passed through the brake gate member 554 and the momentum is suppressed is placed on the upper surface of the receiving guide member 535, the game ball can be settled on the receiving guide member 535. Therefore, it is possible to reliably guide the game ball dropped on the receiving guide member 535 toward the special symbol starting port 82. Further, the impact received by the receiving guide member 535 is weakened, and the receiving guide member 535 can be prevented from being deformed or damaged.

  A pair of entry preventing members 558 extend obliquely downward on both the left and right sides of the brake gate member 554. The entry preventing member 558 prevents the game ball passing outside the braking gate member 554 from rolling toward the receiving guide member 535, and according to this, the passing ball has passed through the braking gate member 554. Only the game ball can be placed on the receiving guide member 535, and the game ball received by the receiving guide member 535 is not affected by another game ball that does not pass through the braking gate member 554, that is, a game ball with strong momentum. It can be prevented from being played.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 36 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main control board 131 and a group of the peripheral board 311, and among these, the group of the main control board 131 is a game operation (winning detection, winning judgment, normal symbol display). , Special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the first start port sensor 317, the winning sensor 503, the second starting port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the winning port sensor 330, the V winning sensor 331, the discharge sensor 313, and the like are input to the main control board 131. Is done. On the other hand, the main control board 131 has a drive signal to the special symbol display 332, the normal symbol display 333, the normal accessory driving mechanism 334, the special prize opening / closing mechanism 335, the sorting device driving mechanism 336, the attacker driving mechanism 339, and the like. Is output. The payout control board 197 includes a CPU 351 as a central processing unit, a ROM 352 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 353 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Here, the first start port sensor 317 connected to the input port of the main board 310 is a ball entry state detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol start port 96, and the winning sensor 503 is a normal one. The second starting port sensor 318 is a winning state detecting unit that detects that a game ball has won the special symbol starting port 82. The winning state detecting unit detects that a gaming ball has won the winning port 500. In addition, the count sensor 319 counts the number of game balls that have entered the lower side big winning opening 83, and the prize opening sensor 330 detects that a game ball has won the big winning opening 141. Yes, the V winning sensor 331 detects that the specific area 343 of the rotating body 297 has been won, and the discharge sensor 313 detects that the ball has entered the normal area 344 of the rotating body 297. On the other hand, the special symbol display 332 connected to the output port of the main board 310 is composed of an LED 86, and the normal symbol display 333 is composed of an LED 84 and an LED 85. Further, the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 operates the ordinary electric accessory 81, the special prize opening opening / closing mechanism 335 opens the movable piece 142, and the distribution device driving mechanism 336 includes the game ball loading device. The carry-in piece 341 of 380 is swung. The attacker drive mechanism 339 opens and closes the lower side large winning opening 83.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 356 and 357, a waveform control board 358, and the like in addition to the sub-integrated board 355. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 355, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface, and the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 355 communicate with each other. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 355 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 370, the ROM 371, and the RAM 372, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bi-directional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 355 and the other illumination control boards 356 and 357 and the waveform control board 358 with the respective input / output interfaces. The first lighting control board 356 is mainly connected to the holding ball lamp 111 and the decoration lamp 394 including the side decoration device 52 and the like, and is held from the sub-integrated board 355 to the lighting control board 356. When the lighting signal of the ball lamp 111 or the decoration lamp 394 is transmitted, the electric decoration control board 356 performs processing for lighting the lamps 111 and 394. An effect lamp 395 is connected to the second illumination control board 357 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 355 to the illumination control board 357, the illumination control board 357 performs processing for actually operating the effect display device 115.

  The waveform control board 358 executes processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 355 to the waveform control board 358, the waveform control board 358 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 396 is connected to the waveform control board 358, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 396 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of units. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 396 can communicate with each other ultrasonically. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  Note that the illumination control boards 356 and 357 and the waveform control board 358 also have CPUs 374, 377, and 390 as central processing units, ROMs 375, 378, and 391 as read-only memories, and RAMs 376 and 379 as read / write memories, respectively. 392.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.

[Regarding Normal Symbol Start Winning Process] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 37 shows a routine for a start winning process for a normal symbol.
In this normal symbol start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the normal symbol start port 96 during the game (step S1). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the first start port sensor 317 corresponding to the above normal symbol start port 96, it is determined that there is a start winning at the normal symbol start port 96, while the detection signal is input. Otherwise, it is determined that there is no start prize.

  If it is determined that there is a start prize (YES in step S1), it is next determined whether the number of start reservations is less than the maximum “4” (step S2). At this time, if the number of start suspension has already reached “4” (NO), the normal symbol start winning process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the number of start suspensions is less than “4” (YES), a suspension storage process is performed (step S3). In the hold storage process, for example, “1” is added to the hold number counter secured in the RAM 316, and the number of lights of the hold ball lamp (LED) 85 is increased by one.

  In the hold storage process, a random value is acquired together. The random number values obtained at this time include, for example, a normal hit determination random number, a normal symbol random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter for a normal symbol), an effect display pattern random number, and the like. Of these, the normal hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not the normal hit. The next normal symbol random number is used when it is determined that the normal hit is determined by the normal hit determination random number. Specifically, the normal symbol random number 333 is displayed by the normal symbol display unit 333 so as to be stopped. This is a random number for specifying the combination pattern of lighting states in FIG. The variable variation random number (ordinary symbol variable variation counter) is a random number for changing the variation time of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 333. The effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variable display pattern of effect display displayed on the effect display device 115. When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 316, the suspension storage process is finished and the present routine is returned.

[Game Operation Processing] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 38 shows a routine of a game operation process associated with a normal symbol start winning.
In this game operation process, it is first determined whether or not there is a normal symbol start hold (step S101). Specifically, when the value of the hold number counter is not 0, it is determined that there is a start hold (YES), and then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol (lighted state) in the normal symbol display 333 is in an unchanged state. (Step S102). At this time, if the variable symbol display has not yet started on the normal symbol display 333 (YES), then the hold shift process is executed (step S103).

  In the hold shift process, the value of the hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process of shifting the contents of each random number value stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 316 is performed. Subsequently, a normal hit determination process is executed (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the normal hit is based on the normal hit determination random number.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol variation setting process is executed (step S105). Here, the variation time of the ordinary symbol and the display pattern when the variation is stopped are set. That is, based on the lottery result, the normal design random number and the variable variation random number, the variation time and the display pattern are set, and the control information command is generated and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 355. Done. Based on the received control information command, the sub-integrated board 355 controls the control information of the main control board 131 (start winning / holding presence / absence, normal symbol variation / stopped image information, hit determination result, effect image variation pattern, etc.) To control a predetermined performance operation.

  Thereafter, when the lottery result is a win (YES in step S106), a normal win process is executed (step S107). Here, the special symbol starting port 82 is opened by operating the ordinary electric accessory 81, and control is performed so that winning of the game ball is facilitated. Specifically, the solenoid 548 is controlled to displace the receiving guide member 535 from the immersive position to the protruding position, so that a special ball starting hole 82 can be won. In addition, the normal hit includes “first hit” which is less advantageous and “second hit” which is more advantageous than “first hit”, and the receiving guide member 535 is in the protruding position. The time from the displacement to the return to the immersive position, that is, the time for maintaining the receiving guide member 535 at the protruding position is set to be different from each other. Here, the set time for “second hit” is set to a time (for example, 5.7 seconds) longer than the time required for at least one game ball to win the special symbol starting port 82. For this reason, in the case of “second win”, it becomes possible to easily win a game ball.

  On the other hand, the set time for “first hit” is set to a time (for example, 0.06 seconds) shorter than the time required for the game ball on the receiving guide member 535 to reach the special symbol starting port 82. Yes. For this reason, even when the game ball is received at the same time as the reception guide member 535 is displaced to the protruding position, the game ball cannot be won. That is, even if the “first hit” is frequently generated, the proportion of game balls that win the special symbol starting port 82 does not increase. In other words, the number of hits in the normal lottery is increased without increasing the payout of game balls or increasing the frequency of the big hit lottery, and the expectation for winning is greatly increased by the frequent operation of the receiving guide member 535. It becomes possible to increase to.

  In the game operation process, when the number of the hold counter is 0 and it is determined that there is no normal symbol start hold (NO in step S101), or the normal symbol is changing (NO in step S102). ) Finishes the game operation process without executing the hold shift process. If the lottery result is out (NO in step S106), the game operation process is terminated without executing the normal hit process.

[Special Symbol Start Winning Process] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 39 shows a special symbol start winning process routine.
In this special symbol start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the special symbol start port 82 during the game (step S201). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the second start port sensor 318 corresponding to the special symbol start port 82, it is determined that there is a start prize for the special symbol start port 82, while the detection signal is input. Otherwise, it is determined that there is no start prize.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (lighting state) in the special symbol display 332 is in an unchanged state (step S202). At this time, if the variable symbol display has not yet started on the special symbol display 332 (YES), next, a big hit determination process is executed (step S203). Specifically, first, random numbers such as a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter), and an effect display pattern random number are acquired. Of these, the big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not the big hit. The next jackpot symbol random number is used when the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot, and specifically, a random number for specifying a display pattern to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol indicator 332 It is. The variable variation random number (variable variation counter) is a random number for varying the symbol variation time by the special symbol display 332. The effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variable display pattern of effect display displayed on the effect display device 115. The above random number values are acquired, and these random numbers are stored in, for example, the RAM 316, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determining random number. If it is determined that the special symbol display 332 is changing (NO in step S202), the special symbol start winning process is terminated without executing the big hit determination process.

  Subsequently, a special symbol variation setting process is executed (step S204). Here, the variation time of the special symbol and the display pattern when the variation is stopped are set. That is, the variation time and display pattern are set based on the lottery result, the special symbol random number and the variable variation random number, and the control information command is generated and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 355. Done. The sub-integrated board 355 interprets the control information of the main control board 131 based on the received control information command (start winning / special symbol fluctuation / stop image information, jackpot determination result, effect image fluctuation pattern, etc.) Controls a predetermined performance operation.

  Thereafter, if the lottery result is a big hit (YES in step S205), a big hit process is executed (step S206). Details of the jackpot process will be described later. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is not a big hit (specifically, when the value is a small value) (NO in step S205), a big winning opening opening process is executed (step S207). Here, the movable piece 142 is set to an open position (inclined position) for a certain period of time (for example, 1.68 seconds), and a game ball can be awarded to the big winning opening 141. That is, the game ball can be guided to the rotary sorter 294 through the guide passage 340.

[Regarding the character V winning process] An explanation will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 40 shows a routine of the accessory V winning process.
In the bonus item V winning process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 343 of the rotating body 297 in the rotary sorter 294 (step S301). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the V winning sensor 331 corresponding to the specific area 343, it is determined that there is a ball entering the specific area 343, and on the other hand, no detection signal is input, and the discharge sensor 131. If a game ball is detected by, it is determined that there is no ball entering the specific area 343.

  If it is determined that the ball has entered the specific area 343 (YES in step S301), a big hit process similar to step S206 is executed (step S302).

[About jackpot processing] It demonstrates based on FIG.
FIG. 41 shows the contents of the jackpot process.
When the condition device operates internally and the big hit process is executed, first, a predetermined round counter is initialized (step S401). This round counter is secured in the RAM 316, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the round counter is initialized, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter (step S402), and then the lower large winning opening 83 (attacker device 98) is opened (step S403). . Then, in the next step S404, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the lower large winning opening 83 is within a set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S405). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 319 corresponding to the lower large winning opening 83 is ON (step S406). When the count sensor 319 is turned ON by winning a prize at the lower side large winning opening 83 (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S407, and the determination in step S404 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning at the lower side large winning opening 83 at step S406 and the count sensor 319 is not ON (NO), the determination at step S404 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  In the case of a big hit, one round is completed when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S404 or step S405 is negative (NO), so the lower big prize opening 83 is closed (step S408) to end the round. Then, in the next step S409, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached a set maximum continuation count (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (NO in step S409), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S410) and the winning ball counter is “0”. (Step S402).

  The above processing corresponds to the processing of the first round during the big hit. Thereafter, when it is determined that the round operation has been repeated and the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (YES in step S409), the big hit process ends.

[Details of Effect Display in Effect Display Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 42 to 45.
FIG. 42 shows the contents of the control process in the sub-integrated board 355 and the control process in the illumination control board 357. 43 to 45 show a functional configuration in effect display control.

  By the way, the processing described so far is purely related to the control of the game operation by the main control board 131, but when the sub-integrated board 355 receives the control information command from the main control board 131, various processes are performed based on this. An effect process can be executed.

  More specifically, as described above, the main control board 131 acquires the normal hit determination random number, the normal symbol random number, the variable variation random number, the effect display pattern random number, and the like in the hold storage process (S3). Based on the random number, information on the presence / absence of a normal hit (decision command) and information on the type of effect display pattern, that is, information on the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (fluctuation display pattern command) are set as the fluctuation start command. It is transmitted from the control board 131 to the sub integrated board 336. In the main control board 131, in the jackpot determination process (S203), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the variable variation random number, the effect display pattern random number, and the like are obtained. Information on the presence / absence and information on the type of effect display pattern, that is, information on the variation time of the special symbol is set as a variation start command and transmitted to the sub-integrated board 336.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the main control board 131 includes a normal normal hit determination table 411, a special mode normal hit determination table 412, a normal symbol table 413, a hit variable time variable table 414, Further, a table 415 for changing the fluctuation time at the time of detachment is stored in advance, and based on these tables 411 to 415, whether or not the normal lottery is performed, the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 333, and the fluctuation time are determined. More specifically, the normal normal hit determination table 411 and the special mode normal hit determination table 412 show the relationship between the normal hit determination random number value and the normal hit determination. Here, the normal normal hit determination table 411 is used in a normal gaming state, and the special mode normal hit determination table 412 is a special mode such as “challenge mode” or “explosive run mode” that occurs after a big hit. It is a table used in the mode. In the special mode normal hit determination table 412, the allocation is made such that the probability of normal hit is higher than that in the normal normal hit determination table 411.

  The normal symbol table 413 shows the relationship between the normal symbol random number value and the stop symbol in the normal symbol indicator 333. The normal symbol random number value is divided into a plurality of groups and each of the three LEDs 84. Correspondence with the lighting state is made. The hit variation time variable table 414 and the off-time variation time variable table 415 indicate the relationship between the variable variation random value and the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display 333, for example, six ways. It is distributed to. It should be noted that, in the hit fluctuation time variable table 414 and the off-time fluctuation time variable table 415, the fluctuation time at the hit is set to be longer than the fluctuation time at the loss. In other words, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expected value that is a normal hit.

  Further, when the first start port sensor 317 detects a ball entering the normal symbol start port 96 on the main control board 131, a normal hit determination that extracts a normal hit determination random number from a random counter (not shown). Random number extracting means 416 and normal symbol random number extracting means 417 for extracting normal symbol random numbers are provided. In addition, a random time extraction means 418 for extracting a variable time random number based on the determination random number and the normal symbol random number is provided. When the normal hit determination random number extraction means 416 extracts the normal hit determination random number, the normal hit determination table 411 or the special mode normal hit determination table 412 is used to determine whether or not the normal hit is successful. A stop symbol determining means 430 is provided for determining a stop symbol in the normal symbol display 333 using the normal symbol table 413 when the normal symbol random number is extracted by the success / failure determining unit 419 and the normal symbol random number extracting unit 417. It has been. Further, when the fluctuation time random number is extracted by the fluctuation time random number extraction means 418 and it is determined that the normal hit is determined by the success / failure determination means 419, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is changed using the table 414 for changing the hit hour fluctuation time. On the other hand, when the random time for fluctuation time is extracted and determined to be out of place by the success / failure determination means 419, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined by using the variable time table 415 for off-time fluctuation. Fluctuation time determining means 431 is provided.

  The main control board 131 has the normal symbol display unit 333 start to change the normal symbol, and after the variation time determined by the random number extraction unit 418 for the variation time has elapsed, the symbol is determined by the stop symbol determination unit 430. When the normal symbol fluctuation control means 433 for stopping the fluctuation with the stop symbol and the success / failure determination means 419 determine that the normal hit is made, the solenoid 548 is controlled after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped, and the receiving guide member 535 is immersed. The winning control means 432 that enables the winning of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 82 by displacing from the position to the protruding position, and the normal hit determined by the success / failure determining means 419 before the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol Sends control commands including presence / absence commands related to presence / absence and change display commands corresponding to the change mode (time) of normal symbols Command sending means 438 and a holding / digesting means 434 that counts the starting memory number up to a certain number of balls (four times) as an upper limit, and repeatedly displays the normal symbols as many times as the starting memory number. .

  As shown in FIG. 44, the main control board 131 stores in advance a big hit determination table 451, a big hit symbol table 452, a hit varying time varying table 453, and a deviation varying time varying table 454. Based on these tables 451 to 454, whether or not the lottery is selected, the stop symbol on the special symbol display 332, and the variation time are determined. More specifically, the jackpot determination table 451 shows the relationship between the jackpot determination random value and the success or failure of the jackpot. The jackpot symbol table 452 shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the stop symbol in the special symbol indicator 332. The jackpot symbol random number value is divided into a plurality of groups and four ranges. The LED 86 is associated with the lighting state. The hit variation time variable table 453 and the off-time variation time variation table 454 show the relationship between the variable variation random value and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 332. Note that, in the variable time table for hit change 453 and the variable time table for change off time 454, the change time at the time of big hit is set to be longer than the change time at the time of loss (exactly, at the time of small value). ing.

  The main control board 131 extracts a big hit determination random number for extracting a big hit determination random number from a random counter (not shown) when a winning of the special symbol start port 82 is detected by the second start port sensor 318. Means 456 and jackpot symbol random number extracting means 457 for extracting jackpot symbol random numbers are provided. In addition, a random time random number extracting means 458 for extracting a random time for variable time based on a random number for determination and a random number for jackpot symbol is provided. When the big hit determination random number is extracted by the big hit determination random number extraction means 456, the success / failure determination means 470 for determining whether the big hit or the small value is won by using the big hit determination table 451, and the big hit symbol random number extraction means 457. When the random number for the big hit symbol is extracted by the above, a stop symbol determining means 471 for determining a stop symbol in the special symbol display 332 using the big hit symbol table 452 is provided. Further, if the random time for fluctuation time is extracted by the random time extraction means 458 for the fluctuation time and is determined to be a big hit by the determination unit 470, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is changed by using the variable table 453 for changing the hit time. On the other hand, when the random time for fluctuation time is extracted and it is determined that the value is per small value by the success / failure determination means 470, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined by using the variable time table 454 for losing time. Fluctuating time determining means 472 is provided.

  The main control board 131 also starts the special symbol change in the special symbol display unit 332, and after the lapse of the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit 472, the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit 471. When the special symbol variation control means 473 for stopping the change in the state and the success / failure determining means 470 determine that the big hit is made, after the special symbol change is stopped, the gaming state advantageous to the player (that is, the big hit process in FIG. 49) is determined. First advantageous gaming state generating means 475 to be generated is provided. The command transmission means 438 includes a control command including a success / failure command related to the presence / absence of the big hit determined by the success / failure determination means 470 and a change display command corresponding to the change mode (time) of the special symbol before the start of change of the special symbol Also send out.

  Further, when it is determined that the main control board 131 is per unit of small value by the success / failure determining means 470, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, the large winning opening / closing mechanism 335 is controlled to operate the movable piece 142, A special winning opening control means 474 is provided for opening the special winning opening 141 for a certain period of time.

  Note that the game balls won in the grand prize winning opening 141 by the opening operation of the movable piece 142 are guided to the rotary sorter 294 through the guide passage 340 and distributed to either the specific area 343 or the normal area 344. When a ball is entered into the specific area 343, it is detected by the V winning sensor 331 connected to the main board 310. The main control board 131 is provided with second advantageous game state generating means 478. When the V winning sensor 331 detects that a game ball has entered the specific area 343, the second advantageous game state is generated. . The second advantageous gaming state may be a gaming state different from the first advantageous gaming state, that is, a gaming state having a different advantage, but in this example, the same gaming state as the first advantageous gaming state, that is, a big hit A gaming state is generated. In this way, even if the result of the lottery determination unit 470 is for a small value, if a game ball wins the big winning opening 141, there is a possibility that a big win will occur. It is strongly hoped that the game ball is guided by the guide passage 340, and interest in the behavior of the game ball is increased.

  Further, the main control board 131 is provided with a game state determination means 476, whereby it is determined whether or not the game state is a specific game state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, in the sub-integrated board 355, when the normal symbol fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 131 (YES in step S501), the effect display device is based on these received fluctuation start commands. The variation pattern of the normal symbol at 115 is set (step S502). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol in the decorative symbol sequence is determined based on the success / failure command. In addition, the sub-integrated board 355 has random number generation means (not shown), acquires a random number, and adds an effect mode of hitting notice according to the acquired random number. Further, in the sub integrated substrate 355, these determined variation modes are set as variation start commands for the illumination control substrates 356 and 357 and the waveform control substrate 358 (step S503). Specifically, a variable display pattern command, a final stop symbol command, an effect pattern command, and the like are set. Then, the set change start commands are transmitted to the control boards 356, 357, and 358 (step S504). Thereby, on these control boards 356, 357, and 358, it is possible to perform an effect display according to the lottery result, or to generate a sound or the like in accordance with the effect display.

In particular, when the illumination control board 358 receives a change start command from the sub-integrated board 355 (YES in step S601), the change mode in the effect display device 115 is set (step S602) based on the change start command. Thereafter, the effect display device 115 is controlled (step S603). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol sequence is set based on the final stop symbol command. Further, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern command is determined, and a more specific effect mode is added. That is, the electrical decoration control board 357 has a random number generation means (random counter), and can add a more specific effect form to each variation pattern in the effect display device 115. . As described above, in this example, the selection process of the variation pattern is shared by the main control board 131, the sub-integrated board 355, and the illumination control board 357, and thus, in the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 355. In addition to reducing the processing burden, the fluctuation pattern is complicated, and the entertainment interest is improved.
Note that, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 42, only the reception process of the variation start command related to the effect control is described, among the command reception processes in the sub-integrated board 355 and the illumination control board 357. That is, here, processing for a command at power-on or a command at the time of abnormality is omitted.

  By the way, in the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 of the present example, a decorative symbol that is variably displayed with periodicity, and a plurality of images are developed and displayed in stages according to a predetermined order during the variation of the decorative symbol. Step effects that can be performed are included. Hereinafter, the decorative design and the step effect will be described in detail.

(About decorative designs)
In this example, for example, three decorative symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are set as decorative symbols corresponding to the normal symbols, and are variably displayed for each decorative symbol sequence. A series of decorative symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and sub-decorative symbols made up of pictures. The main decorative symbols are displayed in ascending or descending numerical order. In addition, a sub-decoration pattern is arranged between the main decoration symbols to form a series of decoration symbol sequences. The main decorative design and the secondary decorative design are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity, and the display is changed in the order of left decorative design sequence → right decorative design sequence → middle decorative design sequence. If the three decorative symbols are aligned with a combination of the normal winning decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) at the time of the stop, the “special symbol starting opening 82 is operated to win a prize as a normal winning. ”, Specifically,“ put left ”is displayed. In particular, two decorative symbols that have already stopped on the active line (the left decorative symbol and the left decorative symbol) at the stage before the final stop symbol sequence (the middle decorative symbol sequence) that is stopped last among the three decorative symbol sequences is stopped. When the right decorative symbols are the same as each other, the reach state is established with these decorative symbols as reach formation symbols.

  In this example, the variation of the decorative symbol sequence in the effect display device 115 is controlled by the decorative symbol variation control means 515 (see FIG. 45), and the variation start time is after the start of the variation of the normal symbol. The stoppage of fluctuation is assumed to be before the stoppage of the normal symbol. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is started and stopped, the effect display device 115 does not perform the effect display, thereby preventing the ordinary symbol variation display from being confused with the effect display device 115. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether or not the normal hit is made during the production of the production display device 115, that is, to impair the production effect.

(Step production)
In the step effect, the period from the first step to the last step is divided in time series, and different images (moving images) are defined for each step. A plurality of effect patterns are set so that the number of steps developed and displayed in stages is different from each other. That is, a plurality of effect patterns having different numbers of steps are stored in the effect pattern storage means 494 (see FIG. 45) as step effects. For example, when an effect pattern having one step is selected, When only an image in one step is displayed and an effect pattern having four steps is selected, the images in the first step to the fourth step can be developed and displayed in stages. In addition, this step effect can be derived within a predetermined period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol sequence in the effect display device 115 to the reach state as a normal notice display, As the number of steps displayed on the screen is increased, the appearance rate is distributed so that the reliability per unit is higher. In addition, the reliability per ordinary hit occurs due to the difference in the selection rate when there are a plurality of effects having different probabilities of being selected as effects at the time of losing. For example, the lower the selection rate, the higher the reliability for normal hits and the higher the expected value.

  Next, a functional configuration in the effect display control of the effect, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, when the control information command transmitted from the main control board 131 via the sub-integrated board 355 is received by the command receiving means 491 on the illumination control board 357, an effect display is performed based on this. Various functions for controlling the device 115 are provided.

  In other words, a winning effect mode table 492 and a lost time effect mode table 493 are stored in advance, and an effect mode in the step effect is determined based on these tables 492 and 493.

  The winning effect mode table 492 is used in the case of a normal hit, and shows the relationship between the effect determining random number (described later) and the effect mode (in this case, the effect pattern in the step effect). Also, the off-time effect mode table 493 is a table used in the case of a loss, and indicates the relationship between the effect determination random number and the effect pattern.

  The illumination control board 357 is provided with an effect random number extracting means 495 for extracting a step effect determining random number from a random counter (not shown) and an effect mode determining means 496 for determining an effect pattern of the step effect. . When receiving the control command via the command receiving means 491, the effect mode determining means 496 extracts the effect random number by the effect random number extracting means 495, and the success / failure command included in the control command indicates a normal hit. In this case, the effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the effect random number extraction means 495 and the winning effect mode table 492. On the other hand, if the success / failure command indicates failure, The effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the random number extraction means 495 and the off-effect effect mode table 493.

  Then, the effect pattern of the step effect determined by the effect mode determining means 496 is extracted from the effect pattern storage means 494 and sent to the effect display control means 443. The effect display control means 443 reads out the images of those effects from the effect pattern storage means 494 and derives them to the effect display device 115.

  On the other hand, a decorative symbol variation control means 515 and a reach state establishment means 518 are provided as a functional configuration related to the effect of the decorative symbol sequence. The decorative symbol variation control unit 515 varies the three decorative symbol sequences based on the control command received by the command receiving unit 491, and based on the variation time and the success / failure command included in the control command (that is, the lottery result). The decorative symbol sequence is stopped in order.

  The reach state establishment means 516 has a combination of decorative symbols (stopped symbols) already stopped on the active line at the stage before the last stopped symbol sequence to be stopped among the plurality of decorative symbol sequences is stopped. When a specific combination of decorative symbols is satisfied, the reach state is established with the already stopped decorative symbol as the first reach formation symbol. When the reach state is established, an effect indicating the reach state is displayed and a development effect can be derived.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the compound rolling distribution device 21 is provided with the step portion 28 at the boundary between the first rolling region 22 and the second rolling region 23, Since the outer edge portion of the second rolling region 23 is stepped lower than the inner edge portion of the first rolling region 22, the game is transferred from the first rolling region 22 to the second rolling region 23 beyond the step portion 28. After the ball has flowed in, the game ball does not return to the first rolling region 22 but turns in the second rolling region 23 and quickly flows out from the specific outlet 24 or the normal outlet 25. For this reason, the dispersion | variation in the time for which a game ball stays in the composite rolling distribution apparatus 21 can be made small.

  Moreover, the compound rolling distribution device 21 of this example is formed in a horizontally long shape, and the outline of the first rolling region 22 in a plan view has an oval shape. On the other hand, since the second rolling area 23 is circular in plan view, when the game ball turns in the first rolling area 22, an elliptical trajectory is drawn. It turns on a circular orbit. When flowing into the second rolling area 23 from the first rolling area 22 while maintaining the rolling speed, the trajectory of the game ball turns compared to the distance from the center in the long axis direction on the first rolling area 22. Since the radius becomes smaller, the angular velocity becomes faster. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second rolling area 23, it is possible to produce an effect that looks as if it has accelerated. Such a change in the trajectory and speed of the game ball can make the player feel the fun of rolling.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the compound rolling distribution device 21 includes the first rolling region 22 and the second rolling region 23 and has a relatively large shape. Are likely to touch each other even when they are turning in the combined rolling distribution device 21, and the player may feel unwillingness due to the unexpected change in the distribution process due to the contact of the game balls Can be reduced.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the planar relatively large compound rolling distribution device 21 is disposed on the stage 20, which is an easy-to-see place at the center lower part of the center accessory unit 91. The minute process is easy to see, allowing the player to calm down and play the game.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the complex rolling distribution device 21 is disposed on the stage 20, a wide space can be used on the left and right, and the complex rolling distribution device 21 is horizontally long. One rolling region can be widened. Further, it is possible to provide a space for the left and right of the composite rolling distribution device 21 and to improve the visibility.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, there is room around the composite rolling distribution device 21, and the approach path 45 connected to the composite rolling distribution device 21 is a gentle slope, and the composite rolling vibration is provided. Since it is connected to the outer edge of the distribution device 21, the momentum of the game ball flowing down the warp passage 60 for guiding the game ball in a substantially vertical direction is adjusted, and the rolling of the game ball in the combined rolling distribution device 21 is controlled. It can be stabilized.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the partition plate 40 standing at the lower end of the front edge of the opening 124 prevents the game ball from entering and exiting through the opening 124, so that the warp inlet The game balls that have flowed into the stage 20 from 63 always flow out of the specific outlet 24 or the normal outlet 25, and the game balls are prevented from entering and exiting from the opening 124, so that the game balls are discharged at a predetermined rate. And then flows down the specific outflow passage 26. Therefore, the variation in the probability of entering the normal symbol starting port 96 is reduced, and the award winning rate can be stabilized and the profitability can be stabilized for the game shop. The player may have a game ball that has flowed into the stage 20 deviated from the opening 124, or conversely, a game ball that has entered the opening 124 may come into contact with the game ball on the stage and affect the distribution process. Unnecessary situations are reduced because there is no such thing, and the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind without feeling distrust in the gaming machine.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, since the partition plate 40 is a plate-like member, there is almost no risk of failure or breakage, and even if the partition plate 40 is erected on the player side of the stage 20, the game It will not be a burden on the store. The player can tackle the game with peace of mind because the game is not interrupted due to the partition plate 40 or accidental accidents occur.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the partition plate 40 is erected at the lower portion of the opening 124 and functions as a wall at the lower end portion of the front edge of the opening 124, but is formed of a translucent material. Therefore, the visibility of the composite rolling distribution device 21 located in the back is not impaired. In other words, since the partition plate 40 does not obstruct the field of view and does not interfere with the confirmation of the game state, it is possible to concentrate the player on the game and give satisfaction.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the composite rolling distribution device 21 is provided on the stage 20. However, the composite rolling distribution device 21 may be provided at other locations. For example, the composite rolling distribution device 21 may be disposed above the center accessory unit 91.

  In the above embodiment, there is an example in which there is one special outlet 24 and two ordinary outlets 25. However, the number of the special outlets 24 and the ordinary outlets 25 is not limited to this, and can be increased or decreased. Alternatively, the ratio of the number of special outlets 24 and normal outlets 25 may be changed. Further, the spatial positional relationship of the arrangement of the special outlet 24 and the normal outlet 25 may be changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stage 20 is formed of a light-transmitting material, and the under-stage electrical decoration 100 is disposed below the stage 20, but the stage 20 is formed of an opaque material. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine, a gaming machine that is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a perspective view which shows a game area | region from the upper right front. It is a front view which shows a display apparatus frame. It is a perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the front unit and the rear unit of the display apparatus frame from the upper right front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure in a front unit from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows a front unit from the upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows a front unit from upper right back. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure in a rear unit from the upper right front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening / closing mechanism of a movable piece. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure of the opening-and-closing member drive mechanism from upper left back. It is a top view which shows a compound rolling distribution apparatus, and sectional drawing which shows the AA cross section of a compound rolling distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the rolling process of the game ball in a compound rolling distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an understage electrical decoration. It is a perspective view which shows a rotary distribution apparatus from the upper left front. It is a front view which shows a rotary distribution device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which removed the rotary body and the carrying-in piece from the rotary distribution device. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure of the rotary distribution device from the upper left front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure of the rotary distribution apparatus from upper left back. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of a rotary distribution device. It is a front view which shows a special starting port unit. It is a perspective view which shows a special starting port unit from the upper right front. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated each structure of the special starting port unit from upper left back. It is the cutting | disconnection perspective view which cut | disconnected the special starting port unit to the vertical direction. It is a front view which shows a winning opening unit. It is a perspective view which shows a winning opening unit from the upper right front. It is sectional drawing which shows the BB cross section in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a normal symbol start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of game operation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a special symbol start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a prize V winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a big hit process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control process in a sub integrated board | substrate, and the content of the control process in an electrical decoration control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the effect display control of a normal symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the effect display control of a special symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the production | presentation display control in an electrical decoration control board.

Explanation of symbols

B game ball 1 pachinko machine (game machine)
5 Game board 20 Stage 21 Compound rolling distribution device (swivel surface)
22 First rolling zone (outside rolling zone)
23 Second rolling area (inner rolling area)
24 Specific exit (discharge port)
25 Normal exit (discharge port)
28 Stepped portion 37 Game area 40 Partition plate 41 Outer peripheral wall 42 Stage left margin (peripheral surface)
45 approach (guide passage)
60 Warp passage (guide passage)
63 Warp inlet (ball inlet)
91 Center accessory unit (display device frame)
115 Production display device 124 Opening

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising a display device frame that surrounds the periphery of an effect display device provided in a game area,
A ball inlet that is disposed on the upper or side surface of the display device frame and takes a game medium flowing down the game area into the display device frame;
A stage corresponding to the lower part of the display device frame and having a turning surface for turning the game medium regularly;
The swivel surface is
The game medium taken in the display device frame is supplied, and has a substantially annular shape or a substantially oval shape in plan view, and a gradient is formed on the upper surface so that the outer edge portion is higher than the inner edge portion. The outer rolling area,
When viewed from above, the game medium having a substantially circular shape or an oval shape, the upper surface of which has a concave shape, is in contact with the inner edge portion of the outer rolling region without a gap, and rolls in the outer rolling region is the entire area of the inner edge portion. An inner rolling region formed so as to be more accessible,
A gaming machine, wherein the inner rolling area is provided with a discharge port for discharging game media to a gaming area below the display device frame.

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