JP2017192528A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce game balls entering an opening part after a prescribed number of game balls has entered.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a first guide passage 53 for guiding a game ball; a steep part 704 provided on an upstream side of the first guide passage 53 for guiding the game ball to the first guide passage 53 such that the game ball flows down at an inclination angle steeper than that of the first guide passage 53; a second guide passage 55 that is separated from the first guide passage 53 by an opening/closing member 811 and, when the opening/closing member 811 is in an open state, causes the game ball to flow down from an opening part formed by the open state, so as to guide the game ball flowing down from the steep part 704; and an upper large winning switch 444a for detecting the game ball that enters the second guide passage 55 and flows down. When the opening/closing member 811 is in the open state, the second guide passage 55 is provided continuously from an advancing-direction tip end side the game ball flowing down the steep part 704, and an entrance of the upper large winning switch 444a is disposed in the advancing-direction tip end side of the game ball.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

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

  In a conventional typical gaming machine, a winning device is provided that has an entry permitting arrangement that allows entry of a game ball and an entry blocking arrangement that prevents entry of a game ball. This is realized by an arrangement change of the entry restricting member provided inside (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-319361 A

  By the way, when such an entry restricting member is used, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which, when recognizing that a specified number of game balls have entered, a transition is made from the approach allowing posture to the approach preventing arrangement. However, even after a specified number of game balls have entered during the movement to the entry prevention arrangement, the game balls are guided to the winning opening (opening) by passing through the entry restriction member until the transition to the entry prevention arrangement. In this case, there is a problem that the game ball enters the winning opening beyond the prescribed number.

  Accordingly, an object of the gaming machine according to the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the number of game balls that enter the opening after a specified number of game balls have entered.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention
An entry restriction mechanism that opens and closes the opening and closing member by driving the opening and closing member by a drive unit, and transitions between an open state and a closed state;
A first guide path for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the open / close member when the open / close member is in a closed state;
A steeply inclined portion that is provided on the upstream side of the first taxiway and guides the game ball to the first taxiway side so as to flow down at a steep inclination angle from the first taxiway;
A game that flows down from the steeply inclined portion by allowing a game ball to flow down from an opening formed by the open state when the open / close member is in an open state, separated by the first guide path and the open / close member A second taxiway for guiding the sphere;
A first detector for detecting a game ball that enters the second taxiway and flows down;
When the opening / closing member is in the open state, the second guide path is continuously provided on the leading end side in the traveling direction of the game ball flowing down the steeply inclined portion, and the first guiding path on the leading end side in the traveling direction of the gaming ball It is characterized in that the entrance of the detector is arranged.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can provide a gaming machine that can reduce the number of gaming balls that enter the opening after a specified number of gaming balls have entered.

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing pachinko machine in open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in yet another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view of the pachinko machine with the front block removed Front view of game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Outline diagram for explanation of viewpoint and projected image Outline diagram for explanation of player's posture Outline diagram for explaining the relationship between the eye position in the front-rear direction and the viewpoint angle Outline diagram for explanation of eye position detection Outline diagram showing an image of a closed container Outline diagram showing an image without showing the contents Outline diagram showing image when contents in container are shown (1) Outline diagram showing the image when the contents in the container are shown (2) Outline diagram showing the image when the contents in the container are shown (3) The flowchart which shows an example of a decoration symbol display process Flow chart showing an example of viewpoint angle calculation processing Outline diagram for explanation of player's line of sight Outline diagram showing the positional relationship between a camera and a player wearing a hat Outline diagram showing arrangement of camera device in normal state Outline diagram showing arrangement of camera device in reach state Outline diagram showing lottery result image (1) Outline diagram showing lottery result image (2) Schematic diagram showing a player wearing a hat with a camera device (1) Schematic diagram showing a player wearing a hat with a camera device (2) Outline diagram showing arrangement of two camera devices (1) Flow chart showing an example of face detection processing Outline diagram showing arrangement of two camera devices (2) Flow chart showing an example of face detection processing Outline diagram (1) for explanation of upper university winning device Outline diagram (2) for explanation of upper prize-winning device Outline diagram for explanation of opening and closing member in closed state Outline diagram for explanation of opening and closing member in open state Outline diagram for explanation of game balls entering the taxiway Schematic diagram for explaining the entry of a game ball when the ball is bitten (1) Outline diagram (2) for explanation of approach of game ball when ball is bitten Outline diagram (1) used for explanation of approach restriction mechanism in closed state Schematic diagram (2) used for explanation of the entry restriction mechanism in the closed state Outline diagram (1) for explanation of approach regulation mechanism at the time of transition Outline diagram showing configuration of opening and closing member (1) Outline diagram (3) for explanation of approach restriction mechanism in closed state Outline diagram (2) for explanation of approach regulation mechanism at the time of transition Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the opening and closing member (2) Outline diagram showing configuration of opening and closing member (3) Outline diagram showing configuration of opening and closing member (4) Schematic diagram (4) used for description of the entry restriction mechanism in the closed state Outline diagram (5) for explanation of approach restriction mechanism in closed state Outline diagram (3) for explanation of approach regulation mechanism at the time of transition Schematic diagram (1) used for explanation of the entry restriction mechanism in the open state Outline diagram showing configuration of opening and closing member (5) Outline diagram for explanation of opening and closing speed Outline diagram (1) for explanation of approach regulation mechanism Schematic diagram (1) for explanation of the entry restriction mechanism in the open state and the closed state Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the opening and closing member (6) Outline diagram (6) for explanation of approach regulation mechanism in closed state Schematic diagram (2) for explanation of the entry restriction mechanism in the open state Outline diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of the opening and closing member Schematic diagram (2) for explanation of the entry restriction mechanism in the open state and the closed state

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

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

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

  The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body support means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame in which a top plate portion 111, a bottom plate portion 112, a left side plate portion 113, and a right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. The game machine is installed in a game machine installation facility (island facility) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). In the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101. It is good also as a structure with which the island facility was equipped with the support mechanism to support, and a part of locking mechanism which locks the main-body part.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. Each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 is configured such that, for example, a shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by a shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and a shaft portion is provided in a shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. It is comprised so that rotation is possible by setting it as the state inserted. In addition, the structure which can rotate the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is not limited to the above structure, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft part is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

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

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

  The rear block 104 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are arranged by rear block support mechanisms 136, 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so that the rear block 104 can be rotated rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. And, it is configured to be supported so as to be removable by a predetermined removal operation.

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

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

  On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated in response to a left rotation operation with a predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141. As a result, the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 are disengaged, and the front block 102 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism includes two opening / closing restriction portions 150 </ b> A and 150 </ b> B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150 </ b> C provided in the rear block 104. . The three opening / closing regulating portions 150A to 150C are provided with rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portion arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 due to the rotation operation, and thereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And an open / close permission posture corresponding to the open / close permission state can be switched. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing allowable posture, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 is in an opening / closing allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. The open / close prohibited posture and the open / close allowable posture may be switched between the open / close prohibited state and the open / close permitted state by at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. Alternatively, it may be configured to move in a certain direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each apparatus move between a plurality of postures.

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

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

  In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (a closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is in a movement-permitted state that allows the game ball to flow down. The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow restricting piece 161 is arranged to be shifted rearward with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement-permitted state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (open state of the front block 102), the pressure of the flow restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. Accordingly, the movement restriction state in which the flow restriction piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102 is set. The flow restriction piece 161 protrudes into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

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

  Next, each structure of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the back block 104 is demonstrated in order.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral portion 211 that surrounds the periphery of the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210, and projects forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A. An upper projecting portion 217, a lower projecting portion 218 located below the upper projecting portion 217 and projecting forward, and an upper projecting portion 217 and a lower projecting portion on the right side of the lower projecting portion 218. A flat portion 219 is formed which is configured by a substantially flat region located on the back side from 218 and on which the firing operation device 250 is disposed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visually recognized while closing the opening 210 </ b> A formed penetrating in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the center panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light transmitting property fitted on the front side of the panel frame 221. 1 and a light transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap on the rear side of the panel frame 221. Yes.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired as the game progresses and game balls lent out from the game hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage unit 231 includes an inflow port 231 </ b> A that allows game balls to flow into the storage unit 231 from the inside of the pachinko machine 100, and an outflow port (not shown) that allows game balls to flow out from the storage unit 231 into the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream from the outflow port is provided. By releasing the discharge port, the game ball is released from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removal mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage unit 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and the discharge port 241B. And a ball removal operation member 242 for operating the ball removal mechanism 243. A game ball or the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flows into the main storage mechanism 230, but flows into the storage unit 241 through the inlet 241A if the storage unit 231 is full. Further, even in response to the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

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

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

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

  The frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper center frame light-emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central edge portion 211A, a left upper frame light-emitting device 272 corresponding to the left upper edge portion 211B, and an upper-right frame light emission corresponding to the upper right side edge portion 211C. The apparatus 273 includes a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 integrates and electrically connects a light emitting diode (LED) as one or a plurality of light emitting means, an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the LED, and the electronic components. And a printed circuit board.

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

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

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

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

  3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) that is attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to the 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on a command from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to be ejected, a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) that is attached to the back side of the game board 400 and controls the progress of the game in an integrated manner. And a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and state notifications.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having a through-hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that curves smoothly from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, the inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and the upper right end of the outer rail 402 And a rebound preventing member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball launched from a launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed at a portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are opposed in parallel from returning to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorption property that prevents a significant recoil of the game ball that has passed the upper center of the game board 400 and directed to the right side through the upper center and returns to the left side again. For example, it is made of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guide member 335 for guiding the game ball from the launcher 330 in the direction of the launch path 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launcher 330 was launched but launched without exceeding the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning backward in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inlet 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below the gap.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed in a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, flow-down changing members such as nails 411 and windmills 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a center disposed at the center of the base body 401. A structure 420, a starting device (specifically, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) according to a first special symbol disposed below the central structure 420, a center A starting device (specifically, a right starting prize winning device 432) according to a second special symbol arranged on the lower right side with respect to the structure 420, and a lower starting side (downstream side) of the right starting prize winning device 432. The large winning device 433 (specifically, the lower large winning device 433) and the large winning device 700 (specifically, the upper large winning device 700) arranged on the upper side (upstream side) of the right start winning device 432. And the upper side of the right start winning device 432 (upstream ) Arranged for the ordinary symbol, a combination actuating device 435 arranged between the upper and lower large winning devices 433 and 700 on the upper right side of the game board 400, and the lower middle starting winning device General winning devices 439A and 439B arranged on the left and right sides of 431B.

  Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), and corresponds to each switch. The entry of a game ball into a predetermined area can be detected. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle start winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right start winning switch 442 that detects a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432, lower large prize switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower large winning device 433, and a top large winning device. An upper prize switch 444 for detecting a game ball that has entered 700, a combination operation switch 445 for detecting a game ball that has entered the combination operation device 435, a start switch 446 for detecting a game ball that has entered the starter 436, A non-special feature for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed in the big prize device 700 and the lower big prize device 433. Entered a specific path switch 448 for detecting a game ball that entered a specific path (not shown) formed inside the path switch 447, the upper prize winning device 700 and the lower prize winning device 433, and entered the general prize winning devices 439A and 439B. General winning switches 449A, 449B and the like for detecting game balls are installed on the game board 400.

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

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

  The right start prize winning device 432 according to the second special symbol includes a right entry restriction mechanism 452 that changes an entry probability of a game ball to the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and a right entry restriction mechanism A right entry restricting solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving 452. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces are the entrance (award opening). The game ball cannot enter the right start prize-winning device 432 by adopting an arrangement that narrows (or closes)), but when the right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the approaching allowable posture, the two movable pieces are at their tips. The game ball can enter the right start winning device 432 by arranging the parts so that the interval between the parts is increased. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 enters the right when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In accordance with the drive by the restriction solenoid 462, the posture is allowed to enter the predetermined allowable number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower grand prize winning device 433 includes a lower entry restriction mechanism 453 for restricting the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an allowable entry position and an prohibited entry attitude, and a lower entry restriction mechanism. The lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453 and the transition between the non-guidance posture and the guidance posture causes the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 to be a non-specific passage or a specific passage. A sorting mechanism (not shown) for sorting and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the attitude of the sorting mechanism are provided. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning entrance), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower outstanding prize device 433. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the approach permitting posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 opens the entrance, so that the game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize-winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific path when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. It is guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the game state transition, and when a game ball enters the specific passage, an advantageous game state is given to the player as a privilege. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning device 700 includes an upper entry restriction mechanism 710 that restricts the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an allowed entry posture and an entry prohibited posture, and an upper entry restriction. An upper entry restriction solenoid 713 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 710 is provided. When the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 is in the entry prohibition posture, the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 closes the entrance (winning port), so that the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 700, but the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 , The upper entry restriction mechanism 710 opens the entrance to allow the game ball to enter the upper prize winning device 700. Similarly to the lower prize-winning device 433, the upper-ranking prize winning device 700 is provided with a sorting mechanism, a specific passage and a non-specific passage. When it is in the posture, it is guided to the non-specific passage, and when the distribution mechanism is in the guiding posture, it is guided to the specific passage.

  In addition, as an approach allowable posture and an entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the probability of entering a game ball into the right entry restricting mechanism 452 or the like, each mechanism is configured to receive a winning opening (or a winning opening) of each device. In response to a change in posture of the operation member that switches between a special state in which a game ball can enter and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, at least one of the position and orientation of the operation member differs depending on each posture I need it. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of a game ball such as the right entry restriction mechanism 452, it is not always necessary to set the game ball in an inaccessible state, and the game ball is allowed to enter even in the normal state. In the state, the posture of the operation member may be changed so that the game ball can enter more easily than the normal state.

  A game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 700 when winning a lottery. Specifically, a game ball that has entered the upper middle start prize device 431A or the lower middle start prize device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle start prize switch 441A or the lower middle start prize switch 441B. When a lottery based on the above (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) is won, or a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442 When a lottery based on the above (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”) is won, at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the upper entry restriction solenoid 713 operates. By this operation, at least one of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 takes the entry allowable posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. Further, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guidance posture in accordance with the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 to the allowable entry posture, and further switches after the predetermined time from the transition to the guidance posture. The non-guided posture is returned in response to the stop of the solenoid 465.

  The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 700 to start operating. After winning the big win lottery, either the lower big prize device 433 or the upper big prize device 700 starts operating on condition that the game balls of the combination actuating device 435 pass. For this reason, when a player wins a big hit, the player can start a special gaming state at the timing he / she intends. Note that it is not always necessary that either the lower prize-winning apparatus 433 or the upper prize-winning apparatus 700 starts operating on the condition that the game ball passes through the combination actuating apparatus 435, or alternatively, In addition, either the lower prize-winning device 433 or the upper prize-winning device 700 may start operating when a predetermined time elapses.

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

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game is held according to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game is held related to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are each reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start prize, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start prize and a lottery based on the determination A series of games including the start and end of variable display until the result is displayed.

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

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

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

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). A normal symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units.

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

  The game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

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

  When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (the internal passage of the lower grand prize winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the win. Depending on whether or not, the game state to be transferred after the special game state is different. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-short-time state (hereinafter referred to as the “short-time state”). And a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “low-probability state”) in which the jackpot winning probability in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”). In the following, it is also referred to as “time saving gaming state”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the game is in a short-time state and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal game state. The game state (hereinafter also referred to as “probability game state”) is changed to a game state (hereinafter also referred to as “high probability state”).

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

  Note that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily configured as described above. For example, the high probability state may be continued until the next big win, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration in which a gaming state different from the above-described gaming states is further included, or a configuration in which the gaming state is shifted by a condition different from the above-described conditions may be employed.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states are generated. When a game ball that has entered one of the start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by one of the medium start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the start winning of the first special symbol is detected. It becomes. At the time of starting winning the first special symbol, if the unit game right related to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number, jackpot symbol random number and stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it is started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, even when the game is not in a special game state, when the unit game right related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The unit game based on the current start winning is started after the end of the unit game relating to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning. If each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units that were held before the current starting winning prize after the special gaming state. It starts after a unit game related to a special symbol.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in order of the start winning. The configuration may be such that unit advantage control is executed, or the two special symbols are not alternative but can be varied simultaneously.

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

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display (variation effect) on the decoration symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol variation is started. Variation display according to a certain pattern is continued over the display time, and variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time in the decorative design. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 of the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 of the upper prize-winning device 700 are allowed to enter the predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of jackpot. . When a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls are detected by the big winning switches 443 and 444 in each of the allowed entry postures in the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 710, or a predetermined maximum When the allowable entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, either the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 returns to the entry allowable posture. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  The lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 are configured such that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period) ) Will shift to the first allowed entry posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the last return to the prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time has elapsed thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the state shifts to the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

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

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

  In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning game is won based on the value of the winning random number, and when winning, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, when winning in a non-time-saving state (normal game state and special game state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time-short state (time-short game state and probability variable game state), the predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) is longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time-short state. ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to allow the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum allowable entry time to elapse. In addition, even if the number of times of transition to the permissible approach posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol ends.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the normal symbol lottery must be won, and further, the game ball enters the right start prize winning device 432 in the permitted entry state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time (for example, approximately) 0.1 seconds) is set to be very short compared to the time spent in the short-time state (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds), so the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol drawing in the normal gaming state Is much smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol drawing. On the other hand, in the short-time state such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player plays a game aiming at the transition to the probability-changing gaming state by winning the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and then allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage in the subsequent special gaming state. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is played aiming to win a big win in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends.

  Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the center of the game area where the game balls flow down, and a game technique (left-handed game) in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. A player plays a game using the left-handed gaming method in the normal gaming state, and plays a game using the right-handed gaming method in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. In addition, since the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 700 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is played by the right-handed game technique even in the special game state.

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

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

  The rear block 104 has a game ball tank 510 serving as a ball storage unit for storing game balls, and rectifies the game balls (for example, in one row) continuously on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530 A payout device 540 that lends out game balls, and guidance as a ball guide unit that guides game balls that have flowed out of the payout device 540 downstream of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of game balls and the lending of game balls by the payout device 540, and external power A function as a power supply means for converting and outputting power of a predetermined voltage required for various types of devices and the like, and a game ball ejection based on a launch operation on the launch operation device 250 are controlled in cooperation with the main control board 920. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays signals between them.

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

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main controller 370, is attached to the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window portion for exposure to the window. A large number of air holes 503 </ b> A having a function of improving the heat dissipation of heat generation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503.

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

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 gradually increases in height as a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage for a substantially bowl-shaped gaming ball having a width through which game balls pass in a row, and an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. And a rectifying member 522 that rectifies the game balls flowing down the passage from the height of the top and bottom to the first level gradually. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is formed in a vertically long shape so as to continue to the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 continues downward while curving left and right so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball break detection switch 539 is attached to an intermediate portion of the ball path of the case rail 530. The ball breakage detection switch 539 detects a ball breakage state in which a ball clogging or the like has occurred on the case rail 530 or its upstream side and the game ball is not normally replenished in the case rail 530.

  The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism that sends out the game ball, and a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as drive means for driving the delivery mechanism. In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are released downstream.

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

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

  The power / fire control device 570 includes a power / fire control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / fire control board 900. The power / fire control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. Are accommodated in a sealed substrate case.

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

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

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

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

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. It is to be noted that the power switch 909 is turned off or a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is removed from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

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

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

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

  The power monitoring board 910 is a power monitoring section 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power / fire control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power / fire control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the state is a power failure, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying a backup voltage from the power / fire control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. Note that the RAM of the payout control board 930 may be configured to have a backup function that allows internal data to be maintained over a certain period in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike the case, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

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

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and periodic execution (in this embodiment, with a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

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

  In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition processing S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM) and the normal symbol related to the special symbol Random initial value update processing S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. Fluctuation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (part of the RAM), and interrupt permission processing S for permitting interrupts 023 and is repeatedly executed. When a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

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

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

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

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

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initial setting of various types of information including a return of stored information and a recovery command indicating completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By returning the stored information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the timer update process S1210, various timers (predetermined areas of the RAM) used for special symbol and normal symbol variation display, control of each gaming state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, an illegal act such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower prize-winning device 433, and the upper prize-winning device 700 are forced to move to an allowable entry posture, and the game ball is guided to a specific passage of the lower prize-winning device 433 by vibration. , Induction of forced malfunction of the right start winning device 432, lower large winning device 433 and upper large winning device 700 by radio waves, guidance of game balls to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, upper middle starting winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guidance of a game ball at an abnormal timing to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the upper large winning device 700 is performed. Detect occurrence.

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

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

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is provided for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (refer FIG.1 and FIG.2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected.

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

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, 3) corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In a situation where a ball command is requested and the payout of a prize ball is continuing, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) that has a different number of prize balls than the first payout counter, and outputs a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter. When the 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and if the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 700 is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related process S1217, the unit game right holding control related to the second special symbol and the unit game control related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 700 is further executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14A, when a game is normally performed using the pachinko machine 100, the player visually recognizes the decorative symbol display device 479 while sitting on a chair. The viewpoint angle of the player at this time is the standard viewpoint angle of the player, and this is the viewpoint angle Vs. When the viewpoint angle Vu1 is moved upward so that the player looks in from above, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the player often picks up the butt in front of him slightly. As shown in FIG. 15, the viewpoint angle Vu1 obtained by moving the eye position forward is the same as the viewpoint angle obtained by moving the eye position upward from the standard viewpoint angle Vs. This is because the viewpoint angle V is steeper than Vu2.

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

  For example, when displaying normal image data, the display data generation unit 942 generates image data using the viewpoint angle V as a projection viewpoint. On the other hand, when the image is intended to cause the player to look into it as in the lottery result, the display data generation unit 942 makes the projection angle steeper than the viewpoint angle V, and sets the player a slightly smaller viewpoint angle V. An image can be changed greatly only by changing it.

  For example, when the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are started, the image of the treasure box TB with the lid closed as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. It is displayed as a decorative design corresponding to the design. Upon completion of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 18, the image of the treasure chest TB with the lid open but the contents CN not visible is displayed as a decorative pattern. At this time, when the player moves the viewpoint angle V upward as if looking into the treasure chest TB from above, an image in which the contents CN can be visually recognized is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, an image representing winning and an image representing loss as shown in FIG. 21 are displayed as decorative symbols. At this time, as described above, by setting the projection angle to be larger than the viewpoint angle V, the player can visually recognize the contents CN by a simple operation. In this way, the lottery result is displayed so as not to be visible to the player, and by allowing the player to look into the image of the treasure box TB, the monotony for the game is reduced and the player's interest is increased. Can be entertained. If the player does not look into the treasure chest TB after a certain time has elapsed, the content CN is popped out of the treasure chest TB, or an image in a state where the content CN is visible is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479. May be. As a result, a player who wants to check the contents quickly can enjoy the game by looking into the contents, and can surely make the contents visible to a player who does not want to perform a peeping operation. .

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

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

  Here, even when the player is sitting on a chair and playing a game, the player's face may not be detected temporarily by, for example, facing sideways or facing down. For this reason, in the sub-control board 940, when a human face is detected, a transition is made to the tracking mode. The process is executed as if it exists. Thereby, the viewpoint angle V can be prevented from being changed unnecessarily, and the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 can be prevented from being disturbed.

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

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

  If no human face is detected from the captured data in S101, it is determined in S107 whether the current tracking mode is set. If it is determined that the current mode is not the tracking mode, no processing is performed and the process proceeds to S110. If it is currently in the tracking mode, it is determined in S108 whether or not the release time is exceeded. In other words, in S108, the face detection unit 943 has a counter that counts a non-detection time during which no human face is detected in the tracking mode. In S108, when the face of the person is not detected, the counter value is incremented by 1 and it is determined whether or not the counter value has reached the release time or more. If a negative result is obtained in S108, the process proceeds to S111 without any processing.

  In S109, since no person's face has been detected over the release time, it is determined that the player is likely to stand up, and the tracking mode is released. At this time, the reference face size (details will be described later) registered in S204 (FIG. 23) is also deleted.

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

  In S111, although the face of a person cannot be detected for some reason, there is a possibility that the player is still playing, so it is determined that the viewpoint angle V used last time is used. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the image is greatly changed due to a sudden change in the viewpoint angle V and the image is distorted even though the player is playing a game. .

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

  In S113, the generated image data is supplied to the decorative design display device 479, whereby the decorative design is displayed on the decorative design display device 479.

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

  In S201, the position of the eye in the height direction and the horizontal direction of the player is detected from the captured data. The position of the eyes is detected by, for example, the position of the black eye in the player. When the player is wearing sunglasses, the center position of the sunglasses is detected as the position of the black eye.

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

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

  In S204, the reference face size is registered. Here, the face size differs depending on the gender and personality of the player. Therefore, if the value of the interocular distance DE is uniformly determined, there is a possibility that an error in the calculation of the viewpoint angle V becomes large. By registering the reference face size for each player, the viewpoint angle V can be estimated more accurately. As the reference face size, it is preferable that the face size in a state where the player sits and plays normally is registered. This normal game state is preferably a state in which the player is seated and viewing the decorative symbol display device 479, and is a big win when a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed as a variation display of the decorative symbol. Is a state in which a part of the symbols corresponding to is configured and the remaining part of the symbols are variably displayed (reach state), or a situation where the player is operating the input operation device 260, and the decorative symbol display device 479 (For example, a state in which the information selected by the setting operation is highlighted on the decorative symbol display device 479 when the setting operation of the pachinko machine 100 is being executed). Is done.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 100, the position of the player's eyes is detected and an image corresponding to the position of the player's eyes is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, so that the player is as if the decorative symbol display device 479. It is possible to feel as if a 3D model is present inside the device, and it is possible to improve entertainment as the pachinko machine 100.

<Installation of camera device (1)>
Next, installation of the camera device 600 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the player may be wearing a hat or the like. As shown in FIG. 25, if the camera device 600 is installed at a position close to the upper end of the pachinko machine 100, the cap's brim becomes an obstacle and the player's face may not be photographed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, in the pachinko machine 100, the decorative symbol display device 479 is often arranged so that the player's line of sight is at the center, and the camera device 600 is placed near the front of the player's face. It is physically difficult to install.

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

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

  The sub-control board 940 operates the modeled object 491 in a part of the variation pattern that generates the reach state as the variation pattern, as will be described below. As shown in FIG. 27, when the rotation image becomes a reach state where one more winning image is won according to the lottery result, the modeled object 491 moves to approximately the front center of the decorative symbol display device 479 (state of FIG. 27). Cover the last number once. Since the last number that is changing in the reach state is generally easy for a player to pay attention to the decorative symbol display device 479, the first camera device 600A is used to photograph the player's face from the front side using this situation. In addition, the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) is lowered down to a position where the player's face can be easily photographed from the front side.

  Then, after the player's face is photographed by the first camera device 600A, the modeled object 491 (first camera device 600A) rises and returns to the original position (normal state). Thereby, it is possible to return to the state in which the player can easily see the last number that is changing, and to entertain the player to visually recognize the lottery result.

  After that, the lottery result is displayed as shown in FIG. 28, and when the big hit is won, the treasure box TB appears in the image data and is displayed in front of the number board as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18, the lid of the treasure box TB is opened, and the lottery results are displayed as shown in FIGS. The display of the lottery result using the treasure box TB corresponds to the lottery result of the type of jackpot, not the lottery result of whether or not the jackpot. That is, after passing through the variation display of FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state due to the occurrence of the jackpot, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state or is less valuable to the player than the probability variation gaming state The transition to the short-time gaming state is displayed using the treasure chest TB, and the transitioning gaming state corresponds to the contents CN of the treasure chest TB.

  When displaying the lottery result using the treasure box TB instead of the jackpot type lottery result, the model 491 (first camera device) is displayed after the reach state shown in FIG. 600A) after returning to the original position (normal state) and while the central symbol continues to change, the treasure box TB is displayed in front of the number board and the content CN is visually recognized. The lottery result indicating whether or not the game is a big hit may be displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in S301, it is determined whether or not a face has been detected from first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A (denoted as the first camera in the figure). If no face is detected from the first image data, no processing is executed and the process proceeds to S309. If a face is detected from the first image data, the process moves to S302, and it is determined whether or not the current state is the reach state and the first camera device 600A is moving downward. When the first camera device 600A is in the downward movement state, the processing of S303 to S309 is executed, and when the first camera device 600A is not in the downward movement state, that is, in the normal state, there is nothing. The process proceeds to S310 without executing the process.

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

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

  In S310, it is determined to detect the player's viewpoint using the shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22).

  In S <b> 311, it is determined whether or not a face is detected from second image data captured by the second camera device 600 </ b> B (denoted as the second camera in the drawing). If a face is detected from the second shooting data, it is determined in S312 to detect the player's viewpoint using the second shooting data, and the process proceeds to S101 (FIG. 22). . If no face is detected, it is determined in S313 that no player's face has been detected, and the process of S101 (FIG. 22) is executed.

  In this way, in the face detection process shown in FIG. 33, the reference face size is registered (stored) by the second camera device 600B at the timing when the first camera device 600A is lowered and the reference face size is registered (stored). Therefore, even if a part of the face such as the player's eyes cannot be directly photographed by the second camera device 600B, the player can see the decorative symbol display device 479 in front of the ear, nose, chin or Imaging data obtained by imaging the arrangement position of other parts such as the outer shape of the face can be registered as the reference face size. For this reason, the first camera device 600A returns to the upper side as a normal state, and the viewpoint angle with respect to the situation viewed by the player from the front even if the player's face (eyes) cannot be detected by the first camera device 600A The change in V can be estimated using the data captured by the second camera device 600B, image data corresponding to the change in the viewpoint angle V can be easily generated, and the change in the state of the player's face (eyes) can be handled. The image data can be displayed more accurately by the decorative symbol display device 479.

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

  In addition, when the process of S307 in FIG. 33 is omitted and the reference face size is registered by the first camera device 600A, the registration data is updated even if the reference face size is registered by the second camera device 600B. It is also good. Accordingly, the player's state viewed from the second camera device 600B with respect to the situation where the player views the decorative symbol display device 479 in front is accurately registered as the reference face size for the second camera device 600B. Can do.

<Installation of camera device (2)>
FIG. 34 shows an example in which the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D as the camera device 600 are installed in the front block 102 (FIGS. 1 to 4). When the camera device 600 is installed on the front block 102, it is physically difficult to install the camera device 600 in front of the player's face. If only one camera device 600 is installed in the outer frame 101 or the front block 102, the player may not be able to detect the player's face when facing the opposite direction to the camera device 600 installed Occurs.

  Therefore, two camera devices 600 (first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D) are installed in two directions left and right with respect to the player. The first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D are provided slightly below the average player's viewpoint, and even if the player is a short player or a player wearing a hat, Can be taken. Further, even when the game board 400 is replaced with a change in model, the outer frame 101 and the front block 102 are continuously used. Therefore, a new camera device 600 is not prepared according to the model change. And economical.

  The face detection unit 943 of the sub-control board 940 uses at least one or more shooting data among the first shooting data shot by the first camera device 600C and the second shooting data shot by the second camera device 600D. Then, the player's face is detected. When the player's face is detected from only one of the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, the player's viewpoint is calculated using one of the shooting data from which the face is detected. When the player's face is detected from both the first camera device 600C and the second camera device 600D, for example, viewpoint angles are calculated from two pieces of shooting data, and the average value is set as the viewpoint angle V. It is also possible to generate two pieces of combined image data by combining two pieces of shooting data, and calculate the player's viewpoint from the combined image data. As described above, when the player's face can be detected from the two shooting data by using the two camera devices 600, the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V can be increased using the two shooting data. . Further, by using the two camera devices 600 in a complementary manner, the probability of detecting the player's face from the shooting data can be increased.

  Further, since the accuracy of the viewpoint angle V is increased, it is possible to perform an operation of detecting a small movement of the player's viewpoint angle V and greatly moving the projection image according to the small movement. The game time of the player varies, but when the game time becomes long, it may become difficult to look into the game. For example, when it is detected that the viewpoint angle V of the player has moved slightly upward, the display data generation unit 942 changes the viewpoint in the projection image by a value obtained by multiplying the movement of the viewpoint angle V by a predetermined coefficient. Set the position to Thereby, the operation | movement with respect to the image of the decoration symbol display apparatus 479 can be performed, without getting a player bored. Further, in order to make it appear as if the 3D model is present on the decorative symbol display device 479, it is not necessary to change the projected image with respect to the movement of the player in the front-rear direction. However, when the player brings his face closer to the front, it is highly likely that the player wants to stare at least part of the 3D model. Accordingly, when the display data generation unit 942 detects that the player has moved his face forward, the display data generation unit 942 enlarges and displays a portion that the player wants to stare at in advance.

  In this way, by using a plurality of camera devices 600 to improve the calculation accuracy of the viewpoint angle V, it is possible to display a projection image desired by the player according to the player's viewpoint.

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

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

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

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

<Configuration of the top prize winning device (1)>
Next, the configuration of the upper prize winning device 700 will be described. As shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 shown in a state where the cover portion 709 located on the front surface of the game board 400 is transmitted, in the pachinko machine 100, when a game ball is launched from the launch device 330 (FIG. 6), the outer rail It advances along the firing guide path 50 via the launch path 401B sandwiched between 402 and the inner rail 403, and is guided to the upper part of the game board 400. At this time, if a game is played by the left-handed game technique and the game ball does not exceed the branching portion 691, the game ball is guided to the lower guide path 51 in the left direction and proceeds on the left side of the game board 400. On the other hand, when a game is played by the right-handed game technique and the game ball exceeds the branching portion 691, the game ball collides with the guide plate 692 and is guided to the upper guide path 52 in the upper prize winning device 700. The upper guideway 52 has a passage set to a width and height at which game balls can travel in a row. In the upper guide path 52, the upper left traveling unit 701 in which the game ball travels to the left, the direction changing unit 702 that transforms the traveling direction of the game ball to the right, and the right traveling unit 703 that travels the game ball in the right direction. And a steep portion 704 that causes the game ball to flow down at a steep angle. On the downstream side of the upper guiding path 52, the first guiding path 53 in which the game ball flows down to the downstream side without entering the upper prize winning device 700 and the second guidance in which the game ball enters the upper prize winning device 700. The path 55 is branched and continuous. The first guiding path 53 has a passage set at a width and height at which game balls can travel in a row.

  The upper prize winning device 700 has an upper entry restriction mechanism 710 that drives the opening / closing member 711, and an upper side of the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 (opening / closing member 711) by the transition between the entry allowable attitude and the entry prohibition attitude. The approach probability of the game ball from the guide path (first guide path 53) formed to the guide path formed on the lower side (second guide path 55) can be changed.

  Specifically, when the upper entry restricting mechanism 710 is in a closed state (entry prohibited posture), the game ball enters the first guide path 53 and advances to the right in the upper traveling portion 705. At this time, the game ball passes over the opening / closing member 711, then passes through the bottom surface 705D, and is guided to the guide path 54 flowing down the right side of the game board 400 as it is. A part of the bottom surface of the first guide path 53 is formed by the opening / closing member 711, has a length that is five times or more (for example, approximately 65 mm) of the diameter of the game ball along the traveling direction of the game ball, and is closed. When a plurality of game balls that are passing over the open / close member 711 in an open state are opened, a plurality of game balls enter the upper prize winning device 700 side by side to be able to generate a prize. In addition, the first guide path 53 is inclined slightly downward from the horizontal direction, and the game ball advances in the right direction due to this inclination.

  On the other hand, when the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 is in the open state (entrance allowed posture), the opening / closing member 711 moves to the rear side to form the opening 712 (FIG. 39). The opening 712 constitutes a winning opening as an entrance portion of the upper prize winning device 700. The game ball that has entered the opening 712 enters the second guiding path 55 that proceeds to the right along the lower side of the first guiding path 53 from the opening 712, and moves to the right along the downward slope. Then, it flows downward along the bend of the second guiding path 55, and is guided to two winning guiding paths 57, 58 formed downward and branched. The second guiding path 55 is provided with an upper prize winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10). A non-specific passage switch 447 (see FIG. 10) is provided. A game ball won in the upper prize winning device 700 is detected by the upper prize winning switch 444 and then detected by either the specific path switch 448 or the non-specific path switch 447 and then moved to the rear side of the game board 400. Be guided.

  The side walls 703A, 703B, 705A, and 705B that constitute the front and rear passage wall surfaces in the right traveling portion 703 and the upper traveling portion 705 are provided with projecting portions 703E and 705E that project inward. The protrusions 703E and 705E are long and continuous in the vertical direction and have a rod shape (semi-cylindrical shape) having a substantially semicircular cross section, and are smaller than the diameter of the game ball (the protrusions 703E on one side wall). , 705E are approximately 1.5 times the diameter of the game ball) and are provided alternately between the front and rear side walls. As a result, when the game ball advances in the right direction through the right advancement portion 703 and the upper advancement portion 705, the game ball meanders while hitting the protrusions 703E and 705E, and the advancement speed of the game ball can be reduced.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 40, the upper traveling portion 705 and the lower traveling portion 706 are provided adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, and are separated by an opening / closing member 711. As a result, the opening / closing member 711 can expose the opening 712 in the open state and guide the game ball to the second guide path 55. On the other hand, the opening / closing member 711 closes the opening 712 in the closed state and substantially connects to the bottom surface 721 of the first guiding path 53 (the bottom surface 705D of the upper traveling portion 705), thereby allowing the game ball to move to the first guiding path 53. Can be guided to.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 40, the upper prize winning device 700 is provided at a position where a game ball that has flowed down the steep portion 704 and has gained momentum collides with the opening / closing member 711. Specifically, the opening / closing door 722 through which the opening / closing member 711 enters and exits is provided at the left end corresponding to the upstream end of the upper traveling portion 705 and adjacent to the steep portion 704. For this reason, the closed opening / closing member 711 is positioned on the advancing direction in which the game ball flows down the steep portion 704, and the flowing down game ball collides with the opening / closing member 711 to increase the downflow direction and can be changed to approximately 60 degrees or more It is said that. The right front end corresponding to the downstream end of the opening / closing member 711 has a shape portion that is inclined obliquely in plan view, and is sandwiched between the opening 712 at the downstream end of the opening / closing member 711. The game ball is configured to be easily pushed out to the bottom surface 721 side of the first guide path 53.

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

  Further, the upper prize winning device 700 is provided in the upper guide path 52 through which all of the game balls launched by the right-handed game technique of flowing down the game balls from the right side of the central structure 420 can be guided. For this reason, when a ball bit occurs in the upper prize winning device 700, a large number of game balls are continuously connected in a large amount in a short time in the upper guide path 52, which may cause a great problem. For example, if there is no ball biting, the time required to reach the predetermined number that can be entered by the one-time entry allowable posture in the upper prize winning device 700 is shortened, so an exhilaration that can acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time Can be given to the player, but the refreshing feeling cannot be given by the bite of the ball. Further, on the downstream side along the upper guide path 52 with respect to the position where the upper prize winning device 700 is provided, there is a device provided with an entry restriction mechanism such as a right start prize winning device 432 and a lower major prize winning device 433. If the game ball can no longer travel to the side, the player can no longer enjoy the benefits that the player would originally be able to obtain when the device takes the approaching allowable posture. Further, although a winning device (general winning device 439B) having no entry restricting mechanism is provided on the downstream side along the upper guide path 52 with respect to the position where the upper prize winning device 700 is provided, the ball is temporarily bitten. If a large number of game balls are connected to the winning device side in that state, a probability (for example, a number different from the preset winning probability) Game balls may enter the winning device with a high probability that is more than double or a low probability that is less than a fraction), and there is a possibility that either the player or the playground side will suffer a great disadvantage. is there.

  According to the pachinko machine 100, although it has a configuration in which at least one of the above-described problems may occur, the upper prize winning device 700 is configured to easily eliminate the ball biting, and thus may be caused by the ball biting. Can be reduced, which is preferable.

  In this way, the steep portion 704 as the introduction guide route is a guide that is connected to the first guide route 53 (upper traveling portion 705) and the second guide route 55 (lower traveling portion 706) from an obliquely upward direction. A game ball is provided so as to collide with the opening / closing member 711 when the opening / closing member 711 is in a closed state. For this reason, since the opening part 712 opened and closed by the opening / closing member 711 can be passed in a state where the speed is high, it is difficult to cause the ball biting, and the problems caused by the ball biting can be reduced. Further, when the ball bite occurs, the opening / closing member 711 can be vibrated by causing the subsequent game ball to directly collide with the game ball bitten, or by causing the subsequent game ball to collide with the opening / closing member 711. . As a result, the game ball sandwiched between the opening and closing members 711 can be dropped into the second guide path 55 or returned to the first guide path 53. Can be reduced.

  The steep part 704 is a guide path that is inclined downward in the same direction as the first guide path 53 (upper traveling part 705), and is inclined downward at an angle of approximately 70 degrees. Connected with. For this reason, the game ball can collide with the opening / closing member 711 while flowing down the game ball in the traveling direction of the game ball in the first guide path 53, so that the game ball travels in the first guide path 53. It can be smooth. For example, in a situation where a ball of a game ball is generated in the downstream part of the first guide path 53 and the game ball stays side by side along the first guide path 53 with the position being the most downstream part, It is possible to easily transmit a strong impact force to the game ball that causes the ball to easily eliminate the ball biting. The steep portion 704 is preferably connected to the first guide path 53 while being inclined downward in the same direction as the first guide path 53 at an angle of about 40 ° or more and less than about 80 °.

  The steep part 704 is a guide path that is inclined downward in the same direction as the second guide path 55 (lower traveling part 706), and thus passes through the opening 712 to the upper prize winning device 700. The progress of the game ball in the second guide path 55 after entering can be made smooth.

  Further, the main control board 920 is a short time (for example, 0.05 seconds) in which the game ball is hardly allowed to enter the top prize winning device 700 by winning (for example, small hit) different from the big win or lottery lottery. In this case, the game ball in a state supported by the opening / closing member 711 may be controlled by the player's own weight by opening the opening / closing member 711. Since the speed of the opening / closing member 711 is substantially constant, the setting of the opening / closing member 711 to be closed again before entering the opening 712 can be easily realized. However, if the game ball with momentum advances to the opening 712 opened in a short time by moving forward through the steep portion 704, the game ball enters the opening 712 and the ball bite occurs. There is a possibility to end.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 100, the opening / closing member 711 is configured to be rotatable within a certain range in plan view, and the steep portion 704 has a bottom surface formed by the opening / closing member 711 from an obliquely upward direction. The first guide path 53 (upper traveling portion 705) is connected to the upstream end. For this reason, even if the ball engagement occurs at the upstream end of the opening / closing member 711, the opening / closing member 711 can be advanced in the closing direction on the downstream side, and extra game balls enter the upper prize winning device 700 by opening for a short time. It is possible to suppress the situation that would occur. In addition, for the first guide path 53, there is no guide path through which a game ball enters from a position different from the steep portion 704, and this also determines the position where the ball bite occurs due to a short time release. It can be limited to the upstream end of the first guide path 53, and even if the opening and closing member 711 is opened for a long time so that a plurality of game balls can enter, the position where the game ball enters last is the first This position is limited to the upstream end of the guide path 53, and this position makes it difficult for the ball to be bitten because the game balls advance vigorously one by one.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the opening / closing member 711 transitions between a closed state and an open state by being inserted and removed from an opening / closing door 722 provided between the side walls 705B and 706B. A storage space 739 for storing the opening / closing member 711 is provided in the rear direction from the opening / closing door 722. Ceiling parts 732A to 732C as ceiling surfaces connected from the side wall 705B at the opening / closing door 722 have a ceiling front part 732A at a low position, a ceiling rear part 732B at a high position, and a ceiling inclined part 732C that relays these. The space is narrow in the front direction and wide in the rear direction. At this time, there is almost no gap between the upper end of the opening / closing member 711 (that is, the guide portion 711B) and the front ceiling portion 732A. As described above, the shutter arm 716 and the opening / closing member 711 are fixed by fitting the protrusion 716A into the hole 711A, the upper end is free, and the protrusion 716A is detached from the hole 711A. Is also possible. Therefore, the distance Lup between the upper surface of the opening / closing member 711 and the ceiling front portion 732A is set to be smaller than the thickness of the opening / closing member 711, thereby preventing the protruding portion 716A from being detached from the hole portion 711A. A leaf spring 731 is installed on the ceiling inclined portion 732C so as to extend the ceiling front portion 732A, with the front direction as the root and substantially parallel to the horizontal direction. Note that the position of the bottom surface 733 is set to a lower position within the driving range of the shutter arm 716 so as not to obstruct the driving of the shutter arm 716.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the closed state, the opening / closing member 711 moves in the forward direction, the rear end thereof is at the base position of the leaf spring 731, and most of the upper surface is opposed to the ceiling front portion 732 </ b> A. Yes. For this reason, even if a game ball is placed on the tip and the gravity of the game ball is applied, it is firmly instructed by the root portions of the ceiling front portion 732A and the leaf spring 731 and cannot be displaced. As a result, in the closed state, the opening / closing member 711 can block the opening 712 firmly and guide the game ball from the first guide path 53 to the guide path 54.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the open state, the position of the opening / closing member 711 is moved in the rear direction, and the rear end is located in a wide space (moving space 739A) formed by the ceiling rear portion 732B. For this reason, the rear end of the opening / closing member 711 can be displaced upward by springing up the leaf spring 731. By rotating the opening / closing member 711 with the protrusion 716A as a viewpoint, the position of the tip of the opening / closing member 711 is lowered. It can be displaced in the direction. That is, in the upper entry restriction mechanism 730, when the game ball is sandwiched between the tips of the opening / closing member 711 when shifting from the open state to the closed state, the position of the tip of the opening / closing member 711 is shifted downward by the gravity of the game ball. This makes it possible to drop the game ball and make it difficult for the ball to be bitten.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry restricting mechanism 730 is in a state where the vertical position of the opening / closing member 711 is fixed by the ceiling front portion 732A in the closed state and is in the process of shifting from the open state to the closed state. And a storage space 739 as a moving space for displacing the front end of the opening / closing member 711 in the state. For this reason, while the position of the opening / closing member 711 is fixed in the closed state, the front end of the opening / closing member 711 can be displaced in the transition state from the open state to the closed state. Ball impact can be reduced by utilizing an impact or load on the opening / closing member 711.

<Prevention of ball biting by the entry restriction mechanism (2)>
Next, the configuration of the upper entry restriction mechanism 750 will be described. The upper entry restriction mechanism 750 is different from the above-described upper entry restriction mechanism 730 in that the front end of the opening / closing member 751 is displaced in the front-rear direction by using an elastic member that can be elastically deformed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same part as the upper approach control mechanism 730.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the opening / closing member 751 has a front plate portion 752, a support portion 755, an elastic portion 753, and a rear plate portion 754. The front plate portion 752 closes the opening 712, covers it, and allows the game ball to pass through the upper surface thereof. The support portion 755 is provided between the front plate portion 752 and the elastic portion 753, and when the support portion 755 stands upright in the vertical direction, the front plate portion 752 is arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the front plate portion 752 is substantially horizontal. 752 is supported. The elastic portion 753 is made of, for example, a corrugated metal plate, and can be contracted in the front-rear direction or displaced in the left-right direction according to the load, and can be temporarily deformed when the load disappears. This is a possible configuration. The elastic portion 753 is not limited in material and configuration, and a coil spring, plastic, or the like may be used. The elastic portion 753 has a spring constant set so as to be shortened with a force smaller than the driving force in the closing direction of the opening / closing member 751 by the upper entry restriction solenoid 713 (compression coil spring 714A). When the ball is sandwiched, a small force acts on the game ball in accordance with the spring constant of the elastic portion 753 in the process in which the elastic portion 753 is shortened, and after the elastic portion 753 is contracted to the maximum amount that can be shortened, The force by the compression coil spring 714A acts on the game ball as a larger force than before.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry restricting mechanism 750, in the closed state, the vertical position of the front plate portion 752 of the opening / closing member 751 is fixed by the entrance bottom surface 761A and the ceiling surface 762, and is closed from the open state. A storage space 759 including a moving space 759A for displacing the front end of the opening / closing member 751 (front plate portion 752) in the transition state in the middle of transition to the state. For this reason, the position of the opening / closing member 751 (front plate portion 752) in the vertical direction is fixed in the closed state, while the front side portion (front plate portion 752) of the opening / closing member 751 in the transition state from the open state to the closed state. Since it can be displaced, it is possible to reduce the biting of the ball by using the impact and load of the game ball on the opening / closing member 751 in the transition state.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry restricting mechanism 750, the front plate portion 752 of the opening / closing member 751 is within a certain range in a plan view when one side of the elastic portion 753 in the left-right direction is deformed more than the other side. The steep portion 704 is connected to the upstream end of the first guide path 53 (upper traveling portion 705) whose bottom surface is configured by the opening / closing member 711 from an obliquely upward direction. For this reason, even if the ball engagement occurs at the upstream end of the opening / closing member 751, the front plate portion 752 of the opening / closing member 711 can be advanced in the closing direction on the downstream side. It is possible to suppress a situation where the player enters the grand prize winning device 700.

  Instead of the opening / closing member 751 of the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry restriction mechanism 750, the opening / closing member may be configured as follows. For example, like an opening / closing member 771 shown in FIG. 49, an elastic portion 753 and a front plate portion 752 are replaced with a plurality of elastic portions 753Xa and 753Xb and a front plate with respect to the rear plate portion 754X connected to the upper entry restriction solenoid 713. The parts 752Xa and 752Xb may be provided separately, and the support parts 755Xa and 755Xb may be provided corresponding to the parts. In this case, the front plate portions 752Xa and 752Xb can displace one front plate portion having a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball independently of the other front plate portions. Even if one side is engaged with a ball, the other side can be closed, and a situation in which a larger number of game balls are guided to the second guide path 55 can be more reliably suppressed.

  50, only a part of the front plate portions 752Ya and 752Yb among the plurality of front plate portions 752Ya and 752Yb with respect to the rear plate portion 754Y connected to the upper entry restriction solenoid 713 is elastic portion 753Ya. The remaining front plate portion 752Yb may be integrally provided, and in this case, it is preferable to provide the elastic portion 753Ya only on the upstream side (left direction) where ball engagement is likely to occur. Accordingly, the front plate portions 752Ya and 752Yb can displace the front plate portion 752Ya having a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball independently of the other front plate portions 752Yb. Thus, it is possible to realize an upper entry restricting mechanism that easily eliminates the ball biting.

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

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

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

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

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

  The opening / closing member 781 is installed on the installation portion 791. FIG. 52 shows a cross-sectional view when the vicinity of the center of the reinforcing portion 785 and the installation portion 791 is cut in the left-right direction. The installation part 791 has a groove part 791A having a longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 781 has a projecting portion 785A having a longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction on the lower surface of the reinforcing portion 785, and can be stably slid in the front-rear direction by fitting the projecting portion 716A into the groove 791A. Here, the three protrusions 785B long in the front-rear direction provided on the lower surface of the reinforcing portion 785 are provided in order to reduce the frictional force by reducing the contact area between the installation portion 791 and the reinforcing portion 785. Further, the upper position 716Ax of the protrusion 716A of the shutter arm 716 is formed larger than the hole 711A, so that the upper position of the opening / closing member 781 is fixed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 54, when a transition is made from the open state to the closed state, when the game ball is sandwiched between the tips of the front plate portion 782 and a load is applied to the front plate portion 782, the elastic portion 783 is shortened, and the front end of the front plate portion 782 can be temporarily displaced in the backward direction, so that the game ball can be easily dropped onto the second guide path 55. Further, the opening / closing member 781 has a position where the game ball is sandwiched when the ball engagement is generated by releasing the force by the elastic portion 783 (that is, closing with a weak force) (that is, the force of the elastic portion 783 causes the game ball to move to the front plate). The position where the ball biting occurs in contact with the portion 782) can be positioned so as to be greatly shifted below the center of the game ball. For this reason, the entry restricting mechanism 780 of the upper entry restricting solenoid 713 can push out the tip of the opening / closing member 781 with a strong force forward after shortening the elastic portion 783 by the shortening amount Sr. Pushing upwards can be facilitated. In other words, the upper entry restriction mechanism 780 can reduce the time during which the game ball is bitten by displacing the position of the tip of the opening / closing member 781 according to the load. That is, the upper entry restriction mechanism 780 uses the elasticity of the elastic portion 783 to displace the front end of the front plate portion 782 in the front-rear direction, thereby shortening the time during which the ball is bitten and reducing defects due to the ball bite. Can do.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 having the upper entry restriction mechanism 780 is located at the front plate part 782 located in the front direction and the rear side located behind the front plate part 782 and connected to the upper entry restriction solenoid 713. When the plate portion 784 is included and the state is shifted from the open state to the closed state, the length in the front-rear direction of the front plate portion 782 (specifically, the front end portion in contact with the game ball) and the rear plate portion 784 can be shortened. It is configured. For this reason, even when a game ball is pinched at the tip of the opening / closing member 781 in the transition state, the game ball can be dropped by the contraction of the opening / closing member 781, and problems caused by the biting of the ball can be reduced.

<Configuration of the top prize winning device (2)>
Next, a top prize winning device 700 having another configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the upper entry restriction mechanism 810 and the configuration of the lower advancement portion (main advancement portion 806a and sub advancement portion 806b) have the upper entry restriction mechanism 710 described with reference to FIGS. This is different from the upper prize winning device 700. Note that at least a part of the configuration including the upper entry restriction mechanism 810 and the lower traveling portion according to the present embodiment is applied as a part of a configuration according to an embodiment different from the present embodiment. May be.

  In the upper prize winning device 700, when a prescribed number of game balls enter the second guide path 55 that continues to the winning guide paths 57 and 58 in the open state, it is preferable that the game balls are not allowed to enter as much as possible. It is preferable to shift to the closed state. Therefore, the upper entry restriction mechanism 810 quickly detects a game ball entering the second guide path 55 using a large fall speed of the game ball flowing down from the steep portion 704.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the upper entry restricting mechanism 810 has a direction along the traveling direction of the game ball in which the opening / closing member 811 flows down to the downstream side by the opening / closing member 811 and is substantially parallel to the traveling direction. By performing an opening and closing operation in a substantially left-right direction, the structure is changed between an open state and a closed state. Although not shown, the opening / closing member 811 is connected to the upper entry restriction solenoid 713 (FIG. 10), and the opening / closing operation is performed by driving the upper entry restriction solenoid 713.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the opening / closing member 811 has a peripheral edge portion 811A and a recessed portion 811B. The concave portion 811B has a concave portion in the left direction on the upstream side than the peripheral portion, the concave portion becomes smaller in the right direction on the downstream side, and the concave portion disappears at the right end portion and smoothly connects to the peripheral portion. ing. That is, the opening / closing member 811 has a function of holding a game ball in the vicinity of the left end portion, and has a function of holding the game ball by the recess portion 811B, but there is almost no recess near the right end portion, It is easier to move right. Therefore, when the opening operation is started in a state where the game ball is on the opening / closing member 811, the game ball is hardly returned to the left by being held by the recessed portion 811 </ b> B, and proceeds smoothly to the right. To do.

  When the opening / closing member 811 moves rightward and transitions to the open state, the game ball enters the lower advancing portion so as to flow down from the steep portion 704 and is guided to the second guide path 55. The lower advancing unit is a main progression unit 806a that advances a game ball directly from the steep portion 704, and a sub-progress that collects game balls in all regions that are shifted to the right side from the steep portion 704 and merges with the main progression unit 806a. Part 806b. When the game ball flows down from the steep portion 704 in the open state, many game balls are guided to the second guide path 55 provided immediately below the steep section 704 and provided near the entrance of the second guide path 55. In addition, after being detected by the big prize winning switch 444a, it proceeds to the right along the second guide path 55 that bends. On the other hand, a game ball that flows to the right from the steep portion 704 or falls from the opening / closing member 811 during the opening operation is guided to the auxiliary guiding path 55x from the sub-advancing section 806b formed next to the second guiding path 55. Is detected by the top prize winning switch 444b. Since the auxiliary guiding path 55x joins the second guiding path 55 as it is, the game ball travels in the right direction on the second guiding path 55. The auxiliary guiding path 55x is the remaining opening portion excluding the width of the second guiding path 55 in the opening formed when the opening / closing member 811 is in the open state (the winning opening of the upper large winning device 700). By being provided so as to flow down substantially from the center, a game ball that has entered from any position of the opening can be led to the top prize winning switch 444b in a short time.

  Here, the second guide path 55 is continuously provided on the oblique lower side corresponding to the front end side in the advancing direction of the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704 when the opening / closing member 811 is in the open state, and the game ball The entrance of the upper prize winning switch 444a is arranged at the front end side in the direction of travel. Specifically, the second guiding path 55 is continuously provided vertically below the downstream side of the steep portion 704 as the leading end side of the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704, and the second guidance The entrance of the top prize winning switch 444a is opened upward in a portion of the path 55 that extends vertically downward, and the entrance of the top prize winning switch 444a is positioned so that a game ball can pass vertically below along the direction. Thus, an upper prize winning switch 444a is arranged. Therefore, the time lag from when the game ball enters the second guide path 55 through the opening formed when the opening / closing member 811 is in the open state to when it is detected can be shortened. The opening / closing member 811 can be shifted to the closed state by quickly recognizing that a number of game balls have entered. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that enter the winning opening after a specified number of game balls have entered.

  Further, the right advancing unit 703 on the upstream side of the steep portion 704 functions as a standby unit that delays the traveling speed of the game ball toward the steep portion 704. In other words, even if a plurality of game balls progress through the right progression unit 703 in succession, the progress of the subsequent game ball with respect to the preceding game ball is delayed, thereby proceeding continuously toward the steep portion 704. A time difference (time lag) can be provided between such game balls, and the number of game balls that flow down to the opening between the time when the game ball is detected by the top prize winning switch 444a and the time when the game ball moves to the closed state is reduced. be able to.

  Here, the right advancing portion 703 has a lower downward inclination angle than the steep portion 704, and the subsequent gaming ball is supported by the bottom surface of the right advancing portion 703 for a certain period of time after the preceding gaming ball enters the steep portion 704. The For this reason, a time lag can be provided between the game balls proceeding continuously toward the steep portion 704. Further, the side wall 703A, 703B of the right progression portion 703 is provided with the projection portion 703E that causes the game ball to meander and reduce the traveling speed as described above, and one side of the projection portion 703E even after the preceding game ball falls. It is preferable that the downstream side of the succeeding game ball is in contact with the part, and thereby the time lag can be further increased. Alternatively, the bottom surface 703D may be provided with unevenness so that the game ball advances by meandering the right advancing portion 703, and the game ball may meander and advance due to the unevenness even after the preceding game ball falls. In such a case, in the configuration in which the game ball advances to the steep portion 704 while meandering so as to move back and forth, the end on the most downstream side is close to the rear side opposite to the closing direction of the opening / closing member 811. It is preferable that the game ball is dropped, so that the subsequent game ball is supported on the lower side by the opening / closing member 811 even if the subsequent game ball advances while the opening / closing member 811 moves to the closed state. Since it is easy to enter the opening, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that enter the winning opening after a specified number of game balls have entered.

  Further, the auxiliary guiding path 55 x is located on the downstream side along the first guiding path 53 with respect to the second guiding path 55. For this reason, the game game ball that has entered from the downstream side portion of the first guide path 53 constituted by the upper surface of the opening / closing member 811 passes through the auxiliary guide path 55x different from the second guide path 55, and the upper prize winning switch 444b can be detected. Therefore, a part of the game balls that have entered the opening at the start of opening of the opening / closing member 811 can be easily processed separately from the top prize winning switch 444a. The top prize winning switch 444a flows down the steep slope portion Thus, it is possible to facilitate the arrangement suitable for processing the game ball heading into the opening.

  Thus, by providing the upper prize winning switch 444a immediately below the steep portion 704, the game ball can be detected immediately after entering the second guide path 55 and is guided to the second guide path 55. It is possible to quickly recognize that the number of game balls has reached the specified number, and control the upper entry restriction solenoid 713 (FIG. 10) to shift the opening / closing member 811 to the closed state. Even if the trajectory of the game ball deviates from the second guiding path 55, it is guided to the adjacent auxiliary guiding path 55x and detected by the top prize winning switch 444b. The top prize winning switch 444 (444a, 444b) is quickly detected. In order to more quickly recognize the game ball that has entered the second guide path 55, detection by the upper prize winning switch 444a is preferable. With the tray shape of the opening / closing member 811 described above, the number of game balls that are dropped from the opening / closing member 811 and guided to the second guide path 55 can be reduced, and the detection probability by the top prize winning switch 444a can be increased. it can.

  Further, in the upper entry restriction mechanism 810, the speed of the opening operation when the opening / closing member 811 is changed to the open state and the closing operation when the opening / closing member 811 is changed to the closed state are different. As shown in FIG. 57, the upper entry restriction mechanism 810 moves the opening / closing member 811 slowly in the right direction during the opening operation, and quickly moves the opening / closing member 811 in the left direction during the closing operation. When the speed is greatly varied, the drive unit of the upper entry restriction mechanism 810 may be configured by a stepping motor instead of the upper entry restriction solenoid 713. Thereby, the game ball once placed on the opening / closing member 811 can be guided to the first guide path 53.

  In other words, the game ball on the opening / closing member 811 can be kept in the upper traveling portion 705 during the opening operation and can be guided to the right side carefully and reliably, and can be quickly shifted to the closed state during the closing operation. It is possible to prevent the game ball from being guided to the second guide path 55 as much as possible after the number of balls in the street is detected by the top prize winning switch 444a. The speed of the opening operation may be a speed at which the game ball supported by the opening / closing member 811 can flow downstream along the first guide path 53 in the opening operation. The speed that can flow down along the downstream side may be a speed that can flow down to the downstream side with a probability of about 90% or more, preferably a speed that can flow down to the downstream side with a probability of about 95% or more, It is preferable that the speed is such that it can flow downstream with a probability of approximately 99% or more.

<Configuration of upper prize-winning device (3)>
Next, a top prize winning device 700 having a different configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the upper entry restriction mechanism 830 and the configuration of the lower traveling portion 836 are different from the upper prize winning device 700 having the upper entry restriction mechanism 810 described with reference to FIGS. Yes. In addition, at least a part of the configuration including the upper entry restriction mechanism 830 and the lower traveling portion 836 according to the present embodiment is applied as a part of a configuration according to an embodiment different from the present embodiment. You may do it.

  As shown in FIG. 58, the upper entry restriction mechanism 830 has a configuration in which an opening / closing member 831 performs an opening / closing operation in the front-rear direction substantially perpendicular to the traveling direction, thereby transitioning between an open state and a closed state. When the opening / closing member 831 moves rearward and transitions to the open state, the game ball enters the lower traveling portion 836 so as to flow down from the steep portion 704 and is guided to the second guide path 55. The lower progression portion 836 has a width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and advances the game balls one by one in the progression direction. The entrance of the upper prize winning switch 444 is arranged in the vicinity of the entrance of the lower advancing portion 836 as an opening formed when the opening / closing member 831 is in the open state (a prize opening of the upper prize winning device 700). .

  That is, when the opening / closing member 831 is in the open state, the lower traveling portion 836 that constitutes the second guide path 55 continuously on the oblique lower side corresponding to the distal end side in the traveling direction of the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704 is provided. The entrance of the upper prize winning switch 444 is arranged at the front end side in the traveling direction of the game ball. Specifically, the second guiding path 55 is continuously provided vertically below the downstream side of the steep portion 704 as the leading end side of the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704, and the second guidance The entrance of the top prize winning switch 444 opens upward in a portion of the path 55 that extends vertically downward, and the entrance of the top prize winning switch 444 is positioned so that a game ball can pass vertically below the direction. Thus, an upper prize winning switch 444 is arranged. For this reason, the time lag from when the game ball enters the second guide path 55 through the opening formed when the opening / closing member 831 is in the open state to the time of detection can be shortened. The opening / closing member 831 can be shifted to the closed state by quickly recognizing that a number of game balls have entered. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that enter the winning opening after a specified number of game balls have entered.

  The upper prize winning switch 444 is installed to be separated downward from the lower surface of the opening / closing member 831 by the radius of the game ball, and recognizes the passage of the game ball only by entering the lower part of the game ball, and the main control board It is preferable that the opening / closing member 831 shifts to a closed state when a specified number of game balls enter under the control of 920. The preceding game ball that collided with the peripheral portion of the upper prize switch 444 stays at the entrance of the upper prize switch 444, and the subsequent game ball reaches the entrance of the lower progression unit 836 while staying there. However, the advance of the following game ball is prevented by the preceding game ball, thereby making it easier to prevent the entry of more game balls than the prescribed number, and the opening / closing member 831 enters the lower side of the subsequent game ball. The top prize winning switch 444 may be arranged at a height, thereby preventing a ball biting from occurring.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 59, in the upper entry restricting mechanism 830, the opening / closing member 831 is slightly inclined so that the upstream side of the front end portion 831A projects forward. Further, a bar-like opposing protruding portion 705W is provided at a portion of the side wall 705A that faces the opening / closing member 831. The opposing protruding portion 705W is formed so that the protrusion becomes smaller on the downstream side. That is, in the upper entry restricting mechanism 830, the opening when in the open state slightly expands in the traveling direction. Accordingly, when shifting to the closed state, the opening / closing member 831 is configured to be closed early from the upstream side due to the inclination of the distal end portion 831A. Thus, during the closing operation, the upstream side can be quickly closed so that it can ride on the opening / closing member 831, and even if the game ball is about to be sandwiched between the side wall 705 </ b> A and the opening / closing member 831, A game ball can be dropped down by escaping to the side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 60, a top portion 831Aa which is a top portion (a portion that protrudes most in the front direction) in the tip portion 831A of the opening / closing member 831 and a top portion (a portion that protrudes most in the rear direction) in the opposing protrusion portion 705W. The opposite projecting portion 705W, which is a portion to be cut), has a pointed tip and is formed so that the vertical positions are slightly shifted from each other. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 60 (B), it is difficult to maintain a state in which the game ball is sandwiched between the top 831Aa and the opposing protrusion 705Wa, and the state where the opening / closing member 831 is not closed by the ball biting lasts for a long time. Is less likely to occur.

<Configuration of upper prize-winning device (4)>
Next, the top prize winning device 700 having another configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the upper entry restriction mechanism 850 is different from the upper prize winning device 700 having the upper entry restriction mechanism 830 described with reference to FIGS. Note that at least a part of the configuration including the upper entry restriction mechanism 850 according to the present embodiment may be applied as a part of a configuration according to an embodiment different from the present embodiment.

As described above, in the upper prize winning device 700, when a prescribed number of game balls enter the second guide path 55 that continues to the winning guide paths 57 and 58 in the open state, the game balls are not allowed to enter as much as possible. Is preferred. Therefore, in the upper entry restriction mechanism 850 of the present embodiment, during the closing operation, the speed of the game ball about to enter the second guide path 55 is further reduced immediately before the opening / closing member 851 to prevent entry. And a mechanism for allowing a game ball, whose lower side is once supported, to enter the second guide path 55 immediately before entering the second guide path 55.
As shown in FIG. 61, in the upper entry restriction mechanism 850, in the closed state, the opening / closing member 851 has a sloped portion 851A that forms the bottom surface of the steep portion 704 and a flat portion 851B that forms the bottom surface of the upper traveling portion 705. doing. In the closed state, the game ball that has entered the steep portion 704 passes over the opening / closing member 851 and is guided to the first guide path 53. Here, the upper surface of the flat portion 851B is slightly lowered and inclined so that the game ball can flow down to the downstream side along the first guide path 53, and approximately 1/4 to approximately the diameter of the game ball in the left-right direction. It has only about 1/2 length. The opening / closing member 851 uses a vibration damping material (for example, Hanenite (registered trademark) manufactured by Inner and Outer Rubber Co., Ltd.) having low impact resilience on at least the upper surface. Roll up gently and enter the upper traveling part 705.

  As shown in FIG. 62, in the upper entry restricting mechanism 850, in the open state, the game ball is moved downward from the opening formed by the opening / closing member 851 moving backward (the winning opening of the upper prize winning device 700). The advancing portion 856 is entered and guided to the second guide path 55. When the game ball enters the steep portion 704 from the right advance portion 703, the game ball flows down almost immediately so as to fall from the right advance portion 703. At this time, the left end of the lower traveling portion 856 that constitutes the second guide path 55 is shifted from the right end of the right traveling portion 703 in the left direction (the direction opposite to the traveling direction). That is, the trajectory of the game ball in the open state and the center of the second guide path 55 are shifted to the left by a distance less than the radius of the game ball. That is, the peripheral edge of the opening, that is, the end portion 705Da of the bottom surface 705D of the upper traveling portion 705 is located on the trajectory of the game ball. For this reason, the game ball that has fallen from the right advancing portion 703 enters the lower advancing portion 856 so as to return to the left after colliding with the end portion 705Da. In other words, the game ball is temporarily stopped or reduced in speed by the collision with the end portion 705Da immediately before being guided to the second guide path 55. Therefore, the opening / closing member 851 shifts to the closed state during the moment when the game ball is in contact with the end portion 705Da at the time of the collision or after the collision, so that a predetermined number or more of the game balls enter the second guide path 55. The probability of being guided can be reduced. In addition, the game ball once supported on the lower side by the end portion 705Da immediately before entering the second guide path 55 enters the second guide path 55, so that the game ball enters the second guide path 55. Even in a situation where the opening and closing member 851 starts to be guided to the closed side, the force for moving the opening / closing member 851 to the closed state is small, so that it is easy to shift to the closed state. It is possible to reduce the probability that In the upper entry restricting mechanism 850, since a space is formed on the left side of the opening / closing member 851, a guide wall 855 is provided so that the game ball does not escape to the space.

  As shown in FIG. 63, the flat portion 851B of the opening / closing member 851 has a front end portion 851Ba, which is a front end, has a tapered shape and becomes thinner toward the front direction. For this reason, a part (the most advanced) of the upper surface of the tip portion 851Ba is positioned below the upper surface of the end portion 705Da (shown by a broken line). Further, the plane 851Bb, which is the remaining portion (excluding the tip portion 851Ba) of the upper surface of the flat portion 851B, is positioned slightly above the upper end of 705Da.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 63A, when the opening / closing member 851 moves forward at the moment when the game ball collides with the end portion 705Da and decreases the speed, it is lower than the upper surface of the end portion 705Da. The tip portion 851Ba located at the bottom can enter the lower side of the game ball. As shown in FIGS. 63B and 63C, as the opening / closing member 851 moves in the forward direction, the game ball rises at the tip portion 851Ba, and the game ball is positioned above the upper surface of the end portion 705Da. The lower end of is pushed up. As a result, the game ball easily enters the upper traveling portion 705 and is guided to the first guide path 53. As shown in FIG. 63C, in the closed state, it is preferable that the distance Tp from the position on the base side of the distal end portion 851Ba to the side wall 705A is equal to or less than the radius of the game ball. Thereby, the flat portion 851B can ride up the game ball scooped up at a distance from the side wall 705A in the root direction of the flat portion 851B and push it up to a position higher than the upper surface of the end portion 705Da.

  As described above, in the upper entry restriction mechanism 850, the game ball is dropped in the open state, and the second guide path 55 is provided at a position returning from the traveling direction by a distance smaller than the radius of the game ball from the drop position. . Thereby, when it collides with edge part 705Da which is the periphery of an opening part, it bounces back in the direction opposite to the advancing direction, and meanders before entering the 2nd guidance path 55, and then makes game ball 2nd guidance The game ball can be guided to the path 55, and the game ball whose lower side is temporarily supported by the end portion 705Da immediately before entering the second guide path 55 can enter the second guide path 55. As a result, in the upper approach restriction mechanism 850, the probability that the speed of the game ball is reduced immediately before the second guide path 55 and the game ball is guided to the second guide path 55 in the time until the closing operation is completed. The opening / closing member 851 can be easily shifted to the closed state even in a situation where the subsequent game ball is started to be guided to the second guide path 55 side. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that enter the winning opening after a specified number of game balls have entered.

<Configuration of upper prize-winning device (5)>
Next, an upper prize winning device 700 having another configuration will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the steep portion 704X and the upper entry restriction mechanism 860 is different from the upper prize winning device 700 having the upper entry restriction mechanism 850 described with reference to FIGS. Note that at least a part of the configuration including the steep portion 704X and the upper entry restriction mechanism 860 according to the present embodiment is applied as a part of a configuration according to an embodiment different from the present embodiment. Also good.

  As shown in FIG. 64, the steep portion 704X has an inclination from the right direction to the left direction, and is connected to the upper advancing portion 705 in a state where it is bent at an acute angle on the character shape. The steep portion 704X has a rebound surface 704Xa that reflects the game ball at the connection portion. The rebound surface 704Xa is formed by an upwardly inclined wall surface (for example, 0.1 to 10 °) slightly inclined from the vertical direction, and reflects the game ball flowing down in the lower left direction toward the upper right slightly. The game ball moves to the lower right by gravity. That is, due to the effect of the angle of the rebound surface 704Xa, the game ball moves to the right than when the landing position of the game ball is vertical. The end portion 705Da is positioned on the trajectory of the rebounded game ball. In the open state, the game ball collides with the end portion 705Da and then enters the lower advancing portion 866. In the open / close member 861, a part of the upper surface of the tip end portion 861 a is positioned below the upper surface of the end portion 705 </ b> Da, similarly to the open / close member 851 described above. Further, the remaining part of the upper surface of the opening / closing member 861 is positioned slightly above the upper end of the end portion 705Da. For this reason, during the closing operation of the opening / closing member 861, the probability that the game ball enters the lower traveling portion 866 can be reduced.

  In this way, the trajectory of the game ball is formed by the rebound surface 704Xa so that the game ball rebounds in the traveling direction, and the second guide path 55 is configured directly below the rebound surface 704Xa so as to be connected to the steep portion 704X. A lower advancing portion 866 is provided. Thus, the trajectory of the game ball is shifted from the second guide path 55 by shifting the trajectory of the game ball to the traveling direction side using the speed of the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704X, and the game ball is moved to the end portion 705Da. Can collide with. As a result, the upper entry restriction mechanism 860 decreases the speed of the game ball immediately before the second guide path 55, and the probability that the game ball is guided to the second guide path 55 in the time until the closing operation is completed. In addition, the opening / closing member 861 can be easily shifted to the closed state even in a situation where the subsequent game ball starts to be guided to the second guide path 55 side.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

  (1) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a function that can quickly shift to the closed state when the number of game balls guided to the second guide path 55 reaches the specified number with respect to the upper prize winning device 700 is added. As described above, it may be added to other winning devices, for example, it may be added to a starting device (for example, a right starting winning device 432) related to a normal design, and a lower winning device 433 or a general winning device 439A, You may make it add to other prize-winning apparatuses, such as 439B (FIG. 7).

  In the above-described embodiment, the opening / closing member 811 has been described with respect to the configuration for performing the opening / closing operation in the substantially left-right direction. A configuration in which the upper surface is smooth may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, two upper prize winning switches 444a and 444b and two guide paths (second guide paths) are provided on the downstream side of the opening formed by the opening / closing member 811 operated by the upper entry restriction mechanism 810. 55 and the auxiliary guiding path 55x) have been described. However, the game ball may be detected on the downstream side of the two leading paths joined by one upper prize winning switch, or the second guiding path. You may comprise so that 55 may spread upwards so that the range of the auxiliary | assistant guidance path 55x may be included. Also in this case, it is preferable that the entrance of one upper prize winning switch is arranged at the front end side in the advancing direction of the game ball flowing down the steep portion 704 when the opening / closing member 811 is in the open state.

  In the above embodiment, the protrusions 703E are provided on the side walls 703A and 703B of the right advancing portion 703 to serve as a standby portion, but the standby portion is not necessarily required. Moreover, there is no restriction | limiting in the structure as a waiting | standby part, The space | interval between game balls can also be made to leave a fixed time using an approach control mechanism like a shutter member.

  In the above embodiment, the rebound surface 704Xa is formed slightly upward from the vertical direction, but may be formed vertically. Moreover, you may provide a lower side advancing part shifted to the left side from the rebound surface.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing member 851 has been described with respect to the configuration using the vibration damping material having low rebound resilience for the flat portion 851B.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper entry restricting mechanism 850 has been described with respect to the configuration having the upper traveling portion 705 that flows down while the lower side of the game ball is supported by the upper surface of the flat portion 851B. The opening / closing member is configured in a flat plate shape connecting the upper end of the opening / closing member 851 and the downstream end (right end in FIG. 61) of the flat portion 851B, and the opening / closing member is not located in the upstream portion of the first guide path 53. The opening / closing member may be configured by a slope portion constituting a part of the downstream side of the bottom surface of the steep portion 704, and the second guide is located at a position separated from the portion of the steep portion 704 by the opening / closing member. The path 55 may be provided, and even with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the probability that a specified number or more of game balls are guided to the second guide path 55.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a round in a special game state generated by the control of the main control board 920 when a big hit occurs, there is a round with a small allowable entry number allowing entry of game balls into the opening. The included special gaming state may be generated, the allowable entry number may include three rounds, preferably include two rounds, and may include one round. The function of reducing the number of game balls that enter the opening after a specified number of game balls have entered is preferable because the smaller the allowable number of entries, the greater the difference in value depending on whether or not one game ball has entered.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the game ball is caused to flow down obliquely from the steep portion 704 in the traveling direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is viewed from directly above (90 ° angle). The game ball may flow down or from the direction opposite to the traveling direction. In short, what is necessary is just to let it flow down so that a game ball may collide with the opening-and-closing member 711 in a closed state. In the above embodiment, the left end of the opening / closing member 711 is positioned near the left end of the upper progression portion 705 (that is, the boundary with the steep portion 704). However, the radius of the game ball from the left end of the upper progression portion 705 ( If the left end of the opening / closing member 711 is positioned within 0.55 cm), the game ball flowing down from the steep portion 704 can collide with the opening / closing member 711, which is preferable.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the upper front restriction mechanism 730,750 which can move to the at least one of the up-down direction where the front side front-end | tip of an opening-and-closing member cross | intersects the opening-and-closing direction corresponded to an opening-and-closing direction, For example, the front plate portion 752 and the rear plate portion 754) are separated from each other so that the front plate portion can be displaced with respect to the rear plate portion driven by the drive portion (upper entry restriction solenoid 713). For the entry restriction mechanisms 750 and 780, the steep portion 704 is not necessarily provided. For example, the guide path may be linearly continuous further upstream with respect to the guide path formed by the upper surface of the opening / closing member 751. good. In addition, as in the above-described embodiment, it is not always necessary that one passage is continuous to the upstream side with respect to the winning opening (opening portion 712) of the upper prize winning device 700. May be configured to be continuous upstream. Even in such a configuration, the front front end of the opening / closing member can be displaced in the direction intersecting or opposite to the movement operation in the closing direction by the drive of the drive unit (upper entry restriction solenoid 713). Problems caused by biting can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the guide paths 51-55 were comprised with the resin member which comprises the top prize-winning apparatus 700, even if these are comprised by other channel | path formation members, such as a nail and a windmill. good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the protruding portion 705E is provided on the inner surface (side through which the game ball passes) of the side walls 705A and 705B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not necessarily provided. Further, for example, a protrusion 705E is provided at the most upstream portion (near the left end) of the upper traveling portion 705 in the front side wall 706A, or a protrusion (see FIG. (That is, a protrusion is provided in the vicinity of the boundary between the steep portion 704 and the upper progression portion 705) to guide the game ball toward the rear side of the upper progression portion 705 and control the direction of progression. be able to. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, even when the opening / closing member 711 is not completely closed due to the ball biting and only a part of the opening / closing member 711 protrudes from the opening / closing door 722, The ball can be made to collide with certainty. In addition, this protrusion part can select various shapes and height arbitrarily according to the advancing direction etc. which it wants to guide. It is also possible to adjust the speed of the game ball by providing a protrusion on the steep portion 704. In addition, the protrusion 705E may be a vertically long protrusion that is continuous in the vertical direction, or may be an inclined protrusion that is continuous in the oblique direction. And a protrusion having at least an upstream contact surface that coincides with the descending inclination direction of the first guiding path 53) and that continues in a direction inclined downward at a steep angle from the upper traveling portion 705 (first guiding path 53). However, it is preferable because it is possible to make it easier for the game ball that has been caught in the ball to enter the second guide path by the subsequent game ball.

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

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the leaf | plate spring 731 was used, it is not essential. Further, the opening / closing member 711 is not necessarily rotated downward, and may be rotated upward.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the cylindrical reinforcing portion 785 that covers the upper, lower, left and right of the entire elastic portion 783 and a part of the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784 is used. 785 can be used. For example, two plate members in the vertical direction may be partially connected. Further, even if a rigid plate-like member is fixed to the front plate portion and is inserted into a cavity inside the rear plate portion, and an elastic member such as a spring is inserted in the back of the cavity, the opening / closing member is moved in the front-rear direction. Can only be displaced.

  In the above embodiment, one position of the reinforcing portion 785 is positioned by adhesion to the stopper 786 and the front plate portion 782, but the rear plate portion 784 is made movable relative to the front plate portion 782. You may make it position by adhering to. Further, the installation portion 791 is not always necessary, and the opening / closing member 781 having the reinforcing portion 785 may be supported by a portion different from the installation portion 791.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the opening / closing member 781 can be shortened in the front-rear direction by the elastic portion 783. However, the elastic member generates an urging force in the direction of shortening in a state where the opening-closing member is extended in the front-rear direction. May be provided. For example, a mechanism that locks the elastic member in an extended state may be provided, and a weight or the like may be provided as the locking mechanism, and the elastic member may be locked in an extended state by a weight load in a normal state. When a load exceeding a certain level is applied to the opening / closing member, the lock is released and the opening / closing member is shortened (that is, the tip of the opening / closing member is displaced in the direction opposite to the advancing direction of the rear plate). Thus, the game ball can be dropped. In this case, when the opening / closing member is shortened by a certain amount, the lock is released, and a mechanism for extending the opening / closing member again is provided, so that the game ball is dropped for a short time after the opening / closing member is shortened. You may do it. Thus, by temporarily displacing the position of the tip of the opening / closing member in the front-back direction along the opening / closing direction and in the opposite direction to the closing direction according to the load, the time for causing the game ball to bite is reduced. Can be reduced. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which utilizes a frictional force, without providing an elastic part. For example, a configuration in which a friction force that restricts movement in the front-rear direction is generated between the reinforcing portion 785 and the rear plate portion 784 is configured to be press-fitted, and a large load is applied using a difference between the static friction force and the dynamic friction force. The opening / closing member can be shortened only at this time, and even in this case, when the opening / closing member is opened, a mechanism for extending again between the front plate portion 782 and the rear plate portion 784 may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the ball bite elimination function that can reduce the trouble due to the ball bite is added to the upper prize winning device 700 has been described, but may be added to other prize winning devices, for example, You may make it add to the big prize apparatus 433. FIG. Thereby, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the opportunity for the game ball to enter the specific passage provided inside the lower prize-winning device 433 and the player to receive a privilege is lost due to the occurrence of the ball chewing. In other words, the game balls that have entered the winning device are distributed to the specific passage and the non-specific passage, and when entering the specific passage, the player can receive a bonus (for example, the probability change gaming state up to the number of executions of the variable display reaching a certain upper limit number of times). It is preferable to add a ball bite elimination function to a winning device to which a privilege to be maintained) will be given.

  In the above-described embodiment, the front plate portion having a part of the front end that can come into contact with the game ball is used as an opening / closing member that can be displaced independently of the other front plate portions. Describes the open / close members 771 and 775 having the elastic portions 753Xa, 753Xb, and 753Ya that are displaceable in the vertical direction and the vertical direction. It is not necessary to have a configuration having a displaceable elastic portion, and the displacement direction may be limited so as to be displaceable in some directions, such as only in the vertical direction. For example, an opening / closing member having a combination of the front plate portion 782, the elastic portion 783, the rear plate portion 784, and the reinforcing portion 785 of the upper entry restriction mechanism 780 as a part of the front plate portion, and a part thereof is independent of the rear plate portion. It is good also as a structure which has the front board part which can be displaced in the front-back direction, and as a displacement direction of a front board part, it is only a part in the front-back direction, and a part can also be displaced also in the up-and-down direction. The front plate portion may be connected to the rear plate portion.

  In the above embodiment, the upper entry restriction mechanism 780 includes the opening / closing member 781 that can be displaced in the direction in which the front plate portion 782 approaches the rear plate portion 784. However, the front end of the opening / closing member 781 is Similarly to the opening / closing member 711 of the entry restricting mechanism 730, it may be displaceable downward, or instead of or in addition to this, it may be displaceable upward.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when a human face is detected, the tracking mode is set. However, the tracking mode is not necessarily required. For example, the viewpoint angle V may be calculated from the face of a person that is always detected.

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

  In the above embodiment, the position of the player's eyes is configured to reflect the movement in the front-rear direction only on the viewpoint angle V. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the player brings his face close to the decorative symbol display device 479, the 3D model existing near the eye may be enlarged and displayed. Thereby, it is possible to enlarge and visually recognize the 3D model that the player wants to watch carefully, and to improve entertainment.

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

  In the above embodiment, the eye position is detected as a part of the face, but the eye position is not necessarily detected. For example, instead of the eye position or in addition to the eye position, other positions such as mouth, ears, chin, etc. may be detected, the face orientation may be detected, or the entire head May be detected. In addition, the position of the eyes is normally detected, and when the player cannot wear the eye position due to wearing sunglasses or the like, the eye position can be estimated from the position of the mouth or ear. good.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which an image from a viewpoint corresponding to the position of the eyes is generated as image data as a partial state of the face, but instead of or in addition to the configuration, An image from a viewpoint corresponding to a part of the orientation may be generated as image data. For example, even if it is at the same eye height position, the viewpoint angle V may be changed in accordance with the change in the direction of the line of sight. When viewing the decorative symbol display device 479 with the line of sight slanting downward, the image data is generated in a state where the viewpoint is raised and peeped from above, and the line of sight is directed diagonally upward while the face is slanting downward. It is also possible to generate image data with the viewpoint lowered and looking up from below. In the case of viewing the decorative symbol display device 479 while changing the direction of the face while changing the direction of the face in the left-right direction and viewing the decorative symbol display device 479, the viewpoint is changed to the side where the direction of the face is changed. Image data in a moved state may be generated. In order to move the viewpoint from the state of sitting on the chair, it is troublesome to lift the butt and bends backwards, or to worry about disturbing the next player by moving the head from side to side Even a player can enjoy the effect produced by the image with the viewpoint angle changed. In addition, when the viewpoint angle is changed in response to the change in the direction of the line of sight, the change in the viewpoint angle can be matched with the change in the general direction of the line of sight, so the change in the position of the viewpoint and the change in the viewpoint angle Even if does not match, it can be less discomfort for the player.

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

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

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

  In one of the embodiments described above, the configuration has been described in which the reference camera size is registered (stored) by moving the first camera device 600A so as to overlap the numerical change display unit in the reach state. It is not necessary to register the reference face size therein, and the reference face size registered in the previous and previous variation display may be used for generating image data in the next and subsequent variation display. In this case, depending on whether or not the reference face size has already been registered, it is determined whether or not to execute the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A moved downward. Also good. That is, when the reference face size is already registered, the ratio of executing the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A in the lower movement state is made lower than when the reference face size is not registered. If the reference object size is not registered, the process of registering the reference face size with the first camera device 600A moved downward is performed. May be increased to facilitate registration of the reference face size.

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

  In one of the embodiments described above, the viewpoint angle V is set as an image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 depending on whether or not the reference face size has been detected in the lower movement state of the first camera device 600A. It may be determined whether to display an image using the change. For example, in the state in which the modeled object 491 is lowered, if the player's face size cannot be detected from the shooting data shot by the first camera device 600A, the big win lottery result is as shown in FIG. In the displayed state, the decorative symbol display device 479 does not display the treasure box TB, and thereafter displays an image of another effect (for example, an effect in which a plurality of characters fight) that does not use a change in the viewpoint angle V. It is good also as what displays on 479 and displays the lottery result of the type of jackpot.

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

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which a big hit expectation value is increased until a big hit state is generated several times (for example, two times or three times) including that. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement in the enclosed pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

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

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a decorative symbol display device made of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and generally displays various images on the decorative symbol display device. In the conventional gaming machine, there has been a demand for displaying an unprecedented new type of image. Therefore, for example, inventions A to C can be extracted from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of displaying a new type of image.

  In addition, as described above, the conventional typical gaming machine is provided with a variable winning device that takes an entry allowable arrangement that allows entry of game balls and an entry blocking arrangement that prevents entry of game balls, The change in the permissible state is realized by a change in the arrangement of the entry restricting member provided inside the variable winning device.

  As such a gaming machine, a flat-shaped entry restriction member is arranged in parallel to the game board and the winning opening is closed by the entry restriction member, and the entry restriction member is rotated from the entry prevention arrangement with respect to the horizontal rotation axis. In this configuration, the upper end of the entrance ball is allowed to protrude forward, and the game ball flowing down from above is received by the entrance restricting member and guided to the winning opening, and the tongue piece extending in the front-rear direction and the tongue piece An entrance restricting arrangement in which an entrance restricting member having a front plate suspended from the front end of the game board is arranged at the back of the game board and the winning opening is closed by the front plate, and an entry permitting arrangement in which the opening and closing member is moved forward from the entry preventing arrangement. A configuration in which a game ball flowing down from above is received by an entry restricting member and guided to or drawn into a prize opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and the entry restricting member is driven in the left-right direction to win a prize opening. Structure to block And the like.

  By the way, when such an entry restriction member is used, a game ball is sandwiched between the entry restriction members when shifting from the entry allowable posture to the entry prevention arrangement, and the state where the game ball is sandwiched is maintained, so-called ball biting. There has been a problem in that there is a possibility that a malfunction may occur due to a part or all of the entry restriction member not being closed. Therefore, for example, from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine that can reduce defects caused by ball biting, the following invention group D to invention group F can be extracted.

  In addition, when the entry restricting member is used, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which when the prescribed number of game balls are recognized, the entry allowable posture is shifted to the entry blocking arrangement. However, even after a specified number of game balls have entered during the movement to the entry prevention arrangement, the game balls are guided to the winning opening (opening) by passing through the entry restriction member until the transition to the entry prevention arrangement. In this case, there is a problem that the game ball enters the winning opening beyond the prescribed number. Therefore, for example, from the viewpoint of providing a gaming machine capable of reducing the number of game balls that enter the opening after a specified number of game balls have entered, the following invention group G and invention group H can be extracted.

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

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A1, an image corresponding to the position of at least a part (for example, eyes) of a person's face can be displayed on the decorative symbol display means, so that a new type of image can be displayed. It is possible to attract the player's interest in the image, and to further entertain the player.

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

Feature A2: In the gaming machine according to Feature A1, the face detection means includes:
The position of a part of the person's face is detected in three dimensions in two horizontal directions and in a vertical direction.

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

  In addition, it is preferable that it is the position of eyes as a part of a person's face. This is because the player's viewpoint becomes clear and the brightness difference with the surroundings is large, and detection is easy. Further, the viewpoint angle (viewpoint angle V) of the person may be calculated as an image corresponding to a part of the person's face, and image data may be generated as a projection image from the viewpoint angle. A projected image from an angle different from the viewpoint angle may be used as image data by weighting.

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

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature A3, the display means displays an image in which the player cannot see the contents in the container, thereby attracting the player's interest and looking into the player from above. By checking the contents, the excitement of the player can be enhanced and the entertainment as a gaming machine can be improved.

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

  With the gaming machine described in the feature A4, since it is possible to infer a change in distance from an image taken from a single direction, image data corresponding to a change in viewpoint before and after the photographing unit is configured at low cost. Can be generated.

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

  In the gaming machine described in the feature A5, the position of the eyes in the front-rear direction can be detected based on the face of the person regardless of the size of the face of the person and the characteristics of the face. Can be improved.

<Invention B group>
Feature B1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
Photographing means (first camera device 600A) for photographing a person's face;
A face detecting means for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from the photographing data photographed by the photographing means;
Image data generating means for generating, as image data, a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of the person's face;
Display means for displaying the image data as an image;
With
The photographing means includes
It is arranged to be arranged at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction.

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

  It should be noted that being installed at a position overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction means being installed at a position at least temporarily overlapping the display means in the front-rear direction. Since gaming machines are generally vertically long and the display means are horizontally long, there is often no space for installing the photographing means in the left-right direction, so when moving the photographing means, the display means in the front view of the gaming machine It is more preferable to move the imaging device (modeled object 491) provided with the imaging means so as to be adjacent to or in the vicinity of the display unit in the vertical direction. Further, it is not necessary to move the photographing means, and by providing a space in the front-rear direction (for example, about 10 to 30 cm) between the photographing means and the display means, the photographing means and the display means overlap in the front-rear direction. It is also possible for the player to visually recognize the display means. Furthermore, it is also possible to take a picture using a light action or a magic mirror, for example, by arranging a picture taking means behind the display means. For example, when 60 images are normally displayed per second, the image is taken out with little notice from the player by taking out one image and taking a picture with the photographing means at a shutter speed of less than 1/60 seconds. It becomes possible to do.

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

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

Feature B3: In the gaming machine according to Feature B2, the image data generation means
Display a lottery board (or result display section) that represents a lottery result by a combination of lottery patterns (or identification information) such as multiple numbers and symbols,
The photographing means includes
When the lottery pattern (or combination of identification information) displayed on the lottery board (or the result display unit) is in a reach state where one more win is selected, the front side of the display means (or the result display unit) It moves to the position which overlaps with.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature B3, since the player can be photographed almost from the front in a reach state in which the player often stares at the display means seriously, the position of at least a part of the player's face can be accurately Can grasp.

Feature B4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3,
Even if the player's face cannot be photographed by the photographing means, the camera has an auxiliary photographing means (second camera device 600B) installed so that the player's face can be photographed.

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

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

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

  Feature B6: The gaming machine according to Feature B5, wherein the person is seated when the photographing unit moves to a position overlapping the front side of the display unit.

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

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

<Invention C group>
Feature C1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
A plurality of photographing means for photographing a person's face (first camera device 600A and second camera device 600B, first camera device 600C and second camera device 600D);
A face detecting means for detecting at least a part of the face of the person from at least one of the plurality of pieces of photographing data photographed by the plurality of photographing means;
Image data generating means for generating, as image data, a projected image from a viewpoint corresponding to the state of at least a part of the person's face;
And display means for displaying the image data as an image.

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

Feature C2: In the gaming machine described in Feature C1,
The image data generating means
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected by the face detection unit from two or more pieces of shooting data shot by the plurality of shooting units among the plurality of shooting data, the two or more shooting data The image data is generated using.

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

Feature C3: In the gaming machine described in Feature C2,
The image data generating means
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from the two or more pieces of photographing data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of photographing data, the average value of the viewpoints calculated from the two or more pieces of photographing data is obtained. The projection image is generated on the basis thereof.

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

Feature C4: In the gaming machine described in Feature C3,
When at least a part of the face of the person is detected from two or more pieces of photographing data by the face detection unit among the plurality of pieces of photographing data, a viewpoint calculated from highly reliable photographing data is projected. The viewpoint is used when generating an image.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C4, it is possible to generate a projected image as designed using a highly accurate viewpoint calculated from highly reliable shooting data.

  Feature C5: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features C1 to C4, the image data generation means is a state (position, orientation, or amount) changed in response to a change in at least a part of a person's face. A projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to a different situation is generated as image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C5, since the detection accuracy of the viewpoint can be improved, for example, even if the projected image is greatly moved or enlarged in response to a small movement of the player, it is uncomfortable. No projection image can be generated.

Feature C6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5,
As the plurality of photographing means,
First photographing means (first camera device 600A) installed so as to be arranged at a position overlapping with the display means in the front-rear direction;
Second imaging means (second camera device 600B) arranged at a position that does not overlap in the front-rear direction with respect to the display means,
The face detection unit stores at least a part of the person's face photographed by the second photographing unit when the first photographing unit detects at least a part of the person's face. Step S309 in FIG. 33)
The image data generating means
Projected image from a viewpoint according to the state of at least a part of the face of the person stored by the face storage unit and at least a part of the face of the person captured by the second imaging unit after the storage Is generated as the image data.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature C6, the face of the person photographed by the second photographing unit at the timing when the first photographing unit detects at least a part of the human face from the position overlapping the display unit in the front-rear direction. At least a part of can be stored by the storage means. For this reason, even if it is difficult to determine whether or not the player is located on the front side with respect to the display unit depending on only the second shooting unit, the situation of the player using the first shooting unit is difficult. The timing suitable for the situation can be accurately determined based on the shooting data from the first shooting means. The player's situation at the preferred timing can be stored as shooting data by the second shooting means by the face storage means, and can be used for generating an image by the image data generating means. Even if a situation where the camera cannot be used later occurs, it is possible to generate a projection image from the viewpoint using the shooting data obtained by the second shooting means. Therefore, even if the arrangement position of the first photographing means is changed such that the first photographing means is moved (retracted) from the player to an unobtrusive position, a projection image corresponding to the state change of at least a part of the person's face is obtained. Therefore, the degree of freedom of effect setting using the display unit and the photographing unit can be increased.

<Invention Group D>
Feature D1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
An entry restriction mechanism (upper entry restriction mechanisms 710, 730) that drives an openable opening / closing member (opening / closing member 711) to transition between an open state and a closed state;
A first guide path (upper traveling portion 705) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the open / close member when the open / close member is in a closed state;
A second guidance for guiding the game ball by flowing down the game ball from the opening formed by the open state when the first guide path is separated from the open / close member and the open / close member is in the open state. Road (lower traveling part 706),
An introduction guiding path (steep portion 704) that is provided upstream of the first guiding path and the second guiding path and allows a game ball to enter;
The introduction taxiway is
When the opening and closing member is in a closed state, the game ball collides with the opening and closing member when the opening and closing member is in a closed state. It is provided as follows.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D1, since the game ball is caused to flow down so as to collide with the opening and closing member, the opening can be passed through at a high speed. Caused defects can be reduced. In addition, when the ball bite occurs, the open / close member can be vibrated by causing the subsequent game ball to collide directly with the game ball bittened, or by causing the subsequent game ball to hit the open / close member. As a result, the game ball sandwiched between the opening and closing members can be dropped into the second guide path or returned to the first guide path. Can be reduced.

  Note that the open state in the feature D1 may be a state in which the game ball can enter the opening (or the entry portion) (or an entry-permitted state), and the closed state is an opening portion from the open state (or the entry-allowed state). It may be in a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter (or in a state where entry is difficult), and an opening / closing member (or an operating member) capable of shifting between an open state and a closed state may be used instead of the openable / closable opening / closing member.

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

  In addition, the game ball in the feature D1 collides with the opening / closing member even if the game ball contacts the opening / closing member at an angle that changes the traveling direction of the gaming ball to a predetermined angle or more after the collision with respect to the traveling direction before the collision. The angle for changing the traveling direction of the game ball may be in the range of approximately 30 degrees to approximately 85 degrees, preferably in the range of approximately 45 degrees to approximately 80 degrees, and approximately 55 degrees to approximately 80 degrees. A range of 75 degrees is preferable.

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

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D2, since the game ball can collide with the opening and closing member while flowing down the game ball in the traveling direction of the game ball in the first guide path, The progress of the game ball can be made smooth. For example, in a situation where a ball of a game ball is generated in the downstream part of the first guide path and the game ball stays side by side along the first guide path with the position being the most downstream part, the cause of the ball engagement It is possible to easily transmit a strong impact force to the game ball that has become, and to easily eliminate the biting of the ball.

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

Feature D3: In the gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2,
The first guide path has protrusions (projections 705E) alternately provided on the side walls (side walls 705A and 705B).

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D3, it is preferable to provide a protrusion on the side wall in order to adjust the traveling speed of the game ball. By introducing the present invention into a pachinko machine having the first guiding path having such a configuration, it is possible to achieve both adjustment of the progress speed of the game ball and reduction of the ball bite.

Feature D4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3,
The introduction guide path is configured by a path that allows the game ball to travel linearly without meandering (for example, configured by a path that does not have the protrusion on the side wall).

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D4, it is possible to increase the speed of the game ball in the introduction guide path, and therefore, it is possible to increase the impact when it collides with the opening / closing member and to increase the effect of eliminating the ball biting. .

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

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

  In the gaming machine described in the feature D5, the projecting position of the protrusion is provided on the downstream side from the position where the introduction guiding path is connected to the first guiding path in the front view of the gaming machine, and the opening and closing member is in plan view. It is preferable to be configured to be rotatable within a predetermined range. Thereby, even when the ball engagement occurs on the upstream side of the first guide path, the opening / closing member can be easily shifted to the closed state on the downstream side. For example, a control that causes the opening / closing member to perform an operation in which the game ball in progress in the first guiding path while being supported by the opening / closing member in a short time cannot enter the second guiding path. When performing, even if the game ball that has progressed vigorously from the introduction guiding path to the second guiding path side is bitten, the opening and closing member can be moved to a state close to the closed state on the downstream side, It is possible to easily set the number of game balls in which winning is generated by the entry of game balls into the second guide path by suppressing the entry of extra game balls.

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

  Note that the term “long” may mean that the length of the game ball is about twice or more, or about 5 times or more.

  According to the gaming machine described in feature D6, when the opening / closing member is long in the left-right direction, the probability that the timing at which the game ball enters the second guiding path and the timing at which the opening / closing member closes increases, so that the ball biting occurs. It's easy to do. In addition, as long as the part that enters the second guide path is long, places where ball biting may occur are dispersed, and ball biting occurs when a short-time release operation occurs where a game ball cannot enter. The possibility increases. For this reason, the effect of the present invention of eliminating the ball biting by providing the introduction guide path can be further utilized.

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

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature D7, since the position before and after the falling of the game ball can be controlled, it is easy to advance the game ball to a position having a large effect on the collision with the opening and closing member, and the effect of eliminating the ball biting is achieved. It can be stabilized.

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

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

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

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E1, the vertical position of the opening / closing member is fixed in the closed state, and the opening / closing member can be displaced in the transition state, so that the impact of the game ball on the opening / closing member in the transition state The ball biting can be reduced by using the load.

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

Feature E2: In the gaming machine described in Feature E1,
The entry restriction mechanism is
The open / close member is configured to be displaceable in at least one of the vertical directions.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E2, it is possible to reduce problems caused by the ball biting with a simple configuration that allows the opening / closing member to have a degree of freedom in the vertical direction.

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

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

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

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E4, it is possible to displace the rotating member so as to rotate downward by providing a moving space at the rear while suppressing the displacement of the opening / closing member in the front. It becomes.

Feature E5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4,
The moving space has a leaf spring which faces the opening member in the open state and has a fixed front direction.

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

Feature E6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5,
The opening / closing member (opening / closing member 751)
A front portion (front plate portion 752) located on the front side;
A rear portion (rear plate portion 754) located on the rear side with respect to the front portion and connected to the driving portion;
A fixed support portion (support portion 755) that is continuously provided on the rear side with respect to the front portion and has a greater vertical thickness than the front portion;
The position fixing portion (the inlet bottom surface 761A and the ceiling surface 762) is provided in the vicinity of an opening / closing doorway (opening / closing doorway 722) through which the opening / closing member enters and exits, and supports the vertical direction of the fixing support portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E6, during the transition from the open state to the closed state, the moving space in the vertical direction of the front portion is widened so that the front end of the opening / closing member is easily displaced in the vertical direction. In the closed state, the fixed support portion having a large thickness enters the wide movement space to limit the vertical displacement, and in the closed state, the front end of the opening / closing member is not displaced. For this reason, there is no need to separately provide an urging member such as a lock mechanism or a spring that restricts the vertical displacement of the front end in the closed state, and the front end of the opening / closing member can be temporarily displaced by the moving space. Can be realized at low cost.

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

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E7, by using the elastic member, it is possible to increase the amount of displacement of the opening / closing member with respect to the impact or load caused by the game ball, thereby enhancing the effect of suppressing or eliminating the ball biting. be able to.

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

  In addition, it is good also as having a length of 2 times or more of the diameter of a game ball, more preferably 5 times or more as long.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature E8, the influence of the ball biting in a part of the front part separated into a plurality of parts can be prevented from affecting the other front part. The portion can be quickly shifted to the closed state, and the number of game balls guided to the second guide path by the ball biting can be reduced.

Feature E9: In the gaming machine according to Feature E7 or E8,
The opening / closing member is formed long in the left-right direction, which is the advancing direction of the game ball, and has a plurality of front parts that can be separated and moved relative to each other in the left-right direction, and a part of the front part is the elastic part. It is comprised so that it can displace by.

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

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

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

Feature E11: In the gaming machine according to any one of features E7 to E10,
The elastic portion is formed of a corrugated metal plate.

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

<Invention F group>
Feature F1: The gaming machine of the present invention
By driving the opening / closing member (opening / closing member 781) in the front-rear direction by the drive unit (upper entry restriction solenoid 713), the opening / closing member is opened / closed to change between an open state and a closed state (upper entry restriction mechanism 750). 780),
A first guide path (upper traveling portion 705) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the open / close member when the open / close member is in a closed state;
A second guidance for guiding the game ball by flowing down the game ball from the opening formed by the open state when the first guide path is separated from the open / close member and the open / close member is in the open state. Road (lower traveling part 706),
The opening / closing member is
It has a front portion (front plate portions 752 and 782) located in the front direction and a rear portion (rear plate portions 754 and 784) located in the rear direction and connected to the driving portion, and changes from the open state to the closed state. The length of the front part and the rear part in the front-rear direction can be shortened when shifting.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature F1, even when a game ball is caught at the tip of the opening / closing member in the transition state, the gaming ball can be dropped by contraction of the opening / closing member, thereby reducing problems caused by the biting of the ball it can.

  Note that in the gaming machine described in the feature F1, at least the vertical direction of the front part and the rear part may move integrally. In the gaming machine described in the feature F1, the opening / closing member may be configured such that a part of the front end that can contact the game ball can be displaced independently of other parts. Moreover, the site | part which closes the whole opening part may be sufficient as the front part in the characteristic F1, In order to close an opening part, a some front part is provided, and it is a part of the some front part. There may be.

Feature F2: In the gaming machine described in Feature F1,
The opening / closing member includes an elastic part (elastic part 783) provided between the front part and the rear part, and a positioning part (reinforcing part 785) for fixing a vertical positional relationship between the front part and the rear part. ).

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

Feature F3: In the gaming machine described in Feature F1 or Feature F2,
The positioning portion is integrated with one of the front portion and the rear portion, and has a shape that covers the other in a cylindrical shape so as to be relatively movable.

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

Feature F4: In the gaming machine described in Feature F3,
The opening / closing member includes a stopper portion that fixes the position of the positioning portion at the front portion or the rear portion.

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

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

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

<Invention Group G>
Feature G1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
An opening / closing member (opening / closing members 811, 831) is driven by a drive unit (upper entry restriction solenoid 713) to open / close the opening / closing member to change between an open state and a closed state (upper entry restriction mechanism 810, 830),
A first guide path (first guide path 53) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the open / close member when the open / close member is in a closed state;
A steeply inclined portion (steep portion 704) that is provided on the upstream side of the first guideway and guides the game ball to the first guideway side so as to flow down at a steep inclination angle from the first guideway. When,
A game that flows down from the steeply inclined portion by allowing a game ball to flow down from an opening formed by the open state when the open / close member is in an open state, separated by the first guide path and the open / close member A second guiding path for guiding the sphere (second guiding path 55);
A first detection unit (large winning switch 444) for detecting a game ball that enters the second taxiway and flows down;
When the opening / closing member is in the open state, the second guide path is continuously provided on the leading end side in the traveling direction of the game ball flowing down the steeply inclined portion, and the first guiding path on the leading end side in the traveling direction of the gaming ball It is characterized in that the entrance of the detector is arranged.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the number of gaming balls that enter the opening after a specified number of gaming balls have entered. That is, when the opening / closing member is in the open state, the second guide path is continuously provided at the front end side in the traveling direction of the game ball flowing down the steeply inclined portion, and the first detection is performed at the front end side in the traveling direction of the game ball. The entrance of the part is arranged, and the first detecting part can quickly detect a game ball having a high speed flowing down the steeply inclined part with a steep inclination angle from the first guiding path. For this reason, it is possible to shorten the time lag from when the game ball enters the second taxiway through the opening until it is detected, and quickly recognizes that a specified number of game balls have entered. The opening / closing member can be shifted to the closed state.

  In addition, even if a plurality of game balls progress toward the steeply inclined portion, the preceding game ball will be accelerated by entering the steeply inclined portion with respect to the subsequent game ball, and the steeply inclined portion The interval between game balls that have entered is likely to be long. Thereby, it is possible to easily ensure a long time until the subsequent game ball reaches the opening from when the first detection unit detects the game ball to when the opening / closing member is closed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a subsequent game ball reaches the opening and enters the second guide path before the opening / closing member is moved to the closed state by recognizing that the specified number of game balls have entered. Can be made easier.

  Note that the open state in the feature G1 may be a state in which the game ball can enter the opening (or the entry portion) (or an entry-permitted state), and the closed state is an opening portion from the open state (or the entry-allowed state). It may be in a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter (or a state where entry is difficult), or an opening / closing member (or an operation member or an entry restriction member) capable of shifting between an open state and a closed state.

  In addition, the steeply inclined portion may be a portion constituting a guide path for allowing the game ball to enter the upstream portion of the first guide path as a position where the game ball collides with the opening and closing member. The first guideway and the second guideway are connected to the first guideway and the second guideway from an obliquely upward direction with an inclination angle steeper than that of the first guideway. It is good also as a site | part which comprises the taxiway to be performed.

  Note that the steep inclination angle may be an angle of about 45 ° to about 90 ° downward from the horizontal direction, and when flowing down at a steep inclination angle, the speed is higher due to gravity than on the upstream side of the steep inclination portion. It may be possible to proceed downward or obliquely downward with an inclination of 45 ° or more.

Feature G2: In the gaming machine described in Feature G1,
The entry restriction mechanism (upper entry restriction mechanism 810)
Opening and closing the opening and closing member substantially parallel to the traveling direction of the game ball in the first guiding path;
The opening / closing member (opening / closing member 811)
It has a saucer shape in which the vicinity of the end portion on the upstream side is recessed.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G2, when the opening operation is performed in a state where the game ball is placed on the opening / closing member, the game ball is easily held stably by the depression near the upstream end, The game ball on the member can be easily guided to the first guide path. Thereby, it is difficult for the game ball already placed on the opening / closing member to enter the opening, and only the game ball that flows down the steeply inclined portion and goes into the opening can easily enter the opening.

Feature G3: In the gaming machine described in Feature G2,
The opening / closing member is
The downstream portion constituting the first guide path has no step.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G3, since there is no step on the downstream side, the game ball smoothly advances along the first guide path in which the lower side of the game ball is supported by the other member from the opening / closing member. Can be made.

Feature G4: In the gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G3,
The entry restriction mechanism is
The speed at which the opening / closing member is transitioned to the open state is made smaller than the closing speed at which the opening / closing member is transitioned to the closed state.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G4, it is possible to move carefully during the opening operation and make it difficult to drop the game ball on the opening and closing member, while moving quickly and quickly transition to the closing state during the closing operation. it can.

Feature G5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G4,
An auxiliary taxiway branching from the second taxiway (auxiliary taxiway 55x);
And a second detection unit (upper prize winning switch 444b) for detecting a game ball that has entered the auxiliary taxiway.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G5, the first detecting unit detects a large number of gaming balls, and the second detecting unit detects the remaining off-track, so that the gaming balls flow down vigorously. It is possible to quickly detect all of the game balls that have entered the second guide path while preventing the game balls from staying in one detection unit.

  The auxiliary taxiway may be located on the downstream side along the first taxiway with respect to the second taxiway, and thereby, in the first taxiway constituted by the upper surface of the opening / closing member. The game ball that has entered from the downstream portion can be detected by the second detection unit via an auxiliary guiding path that is different from the second guiding path. Therefore, a part of the game balls that have entered the opening at the start of opening of the opening / closing member can be easily processed separately from the first detection unit, and the first detection unit flows down the steeply inclined part. Thus, a configuration suitable for processing a game ball heading into the opening can be made easy.

Feature G6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G5,
The entry restriction mechanism is
Opening and closing the opening and closing member substantially perpendicular to the traveling direction of the game ball,
The opening / closing member is
The tip portion is formed so as to be inclined so that the closing of the downstream side is slower than the upstream side.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G6, the upstream side closes quickly, so that the probability of passing the game ball over the opening / closing member is increased, and when the ball bite occurs, the game ball is pushed down and dropped. It is possible to effectively suppress the ball biting.

Feature G7: In the gaming machine according to any one of Features G1 to G6,
The opposing wall facing the tip of the opening / closing member is provided with an opposing projection that is parallel to the advancing direction of the game ball and has a tapered shape toward the downstream side.

According to the gaming machine described in feature G7,
The contact area when the game ball is sandwiched between the opening / closing member and the facing wall can be reduced by the facing protrusion, and the sandwiched game ball can be easily dropped.

Feature G8: In the gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G7,
The vertical position of the top portion of the opening / closing member having a tapered shape is different from the vertical position of the top portion of the opposing protrusion.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature G8, since the balance of the game ball when the game ball is sandwiched between the opening / closing member and the opposing wall can be shifted by shifting the support point of the game ball, the sandwiched game ball can be easily dropped. .

Feature G9: In the gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G8,
On the upstream side of the steep slope,
A standby unit is provided for allowing a subsequent game ball to enter after a predetermined time has elapsed after the preceding game ball has entered the steeply inclined portion.

According to the gaming machine described in feature G9,
By reducing the speed of the game ball, it is possible to cause a time difference between the game balls when entering the steeply inclined portion, and the opening is closed after the game ball is detected by the first or second detection switch. Time can be earned, and cases where more than the specified number of game balls enter can be reduced.

  Note that the standby portion in the feature G9 may be a portion where the traveling speed of the game ball is lower than that of the steeply inclined portion. In addition, after the preceding game ball enters the steep slope portion, the standby unit detects the preceding game ball by the first detection unit and moves the opening / closing member from the open state to the closed state. The transition to the closed state may prevent the subsequent game ball from entering the second guide path, or may be a part that allows the subsequent game ball to enter the steep slope after a period of time during which it is almost impossible to enter, and is almost impossible to enter. As such a time, it may be an inaccessible time with a probability of about 90% or more, preferably an inaccessible time with a probability of about 95% or more, and an inaccessible time with a probability of about 99% or more. Is preferred.

<Invention Group H>
Feature H1: The gaming machine of the present invention is
An opening / closing member (opening / closing member 851, 861) is driven by a drive unit (upper entry restriction solenoid 713) to open / close the opening / closing member to change between an open state and a closed state (upper entry restriction mechanism 850, 860),
A first guide path (first guide path 53) for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the open / close member when the open / close member is in a closed state;
A steeply inclined portion (steep portion 704) that is provided on the upstream side of the first guideway and guides the game ball to the first guideway side so as to flow down at a steep inclination angle from the first guideway. When,
A second guide path (second guide) that guides a game ball that has entered from the opening formed by the open state when the open / close member is in an open state, separated from at least a part of the steeply inclined portion. Two guiding paths 55),
A peripheral edge (end portion 705Da) on the downstream side of the opening is arranged on the trajectory of the game ball flowing down from the steeply inclined portion when the opening / closing member is in the open state.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature H1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the number of gaming balls that enter the opening after a specified number of gaming balls have entered. That is, the game ball can be collided with the peripheral portion to reduce the speed of the game ball immediately before the opening and closing member, and the lower side of the game ball can be once supported, and then the game ball can enter the opening. When the opening / closing member moves to the closed state, it is possible to reduce the probability that the game ball enters the second guide path beyond the specified number.

  Note that the open state in the feature H1 may be a state in which the game ball can enter the opening (or the entry portion) (or an entry-permitted state), and the closed state is an opening portion from the open state (or the entry-allowed state). It may be in a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter (or a state where entry is difficult), or an opening / closing member (or an operation member or an entry restriction member) capable of shifting between an open state and a closed state.

  In addition, the steeply inclined portion may be a portion constituting a guide path for allowing the game ball to enter the upstream portion of the first guide path as a position where the game ball collides with the opening and closing member. The first guideway and the second guideway are connected to the first guideway and the second guideway from an obliquely upward direction with an inclination angle steeper than that of the first guideway. It is good also as a site | part which comprises the guiding path to be performed.

Feature H2: In the gaming machine described in Feature H1,
The opening / closing member is
It has the front-end | tip part (front-end | tip part 851Ba) inclined downward toward the front direction, and the flat plate part (plane 851Bb) formed in parallel with the front-back direction.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature H2, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the second guide path by scooping up the lower side of the game ball with the tip portion. The probability that a game ball enters the road can be reduced.

Feature H3: In the gaming machine described in Feature H2,
The upper surface of the tip is located below the upper end of the peripheral edge,
The upper surface of the flat plate portion is located above the upper end of the peripheral edge portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature H3, the game ball picked up at the tip is pushed up to a high position up to the flat plate located above the upper end of the peripheral portion, thereby smoothly guiding the game ball to the first guide path. can do.

Feature H4: In the gaming machine according to any one of the features H3,
The tip is
The distance (distance Tp) from the end on the root side in the closed state to the opposite side wall (side wall 705A) is less than or equal to the radius of the game ball.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature H4, the game ball picked up at the tip can be reliably pushed up to the flat plate located above the upper end of the peripheral edge by the distance from the side wall.

Feature H5: In the gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H4,
The opening / closing member is
It has a slope part (slope part 851A) and a receiving part (flat part 851B),
The inclined surface portion constitutes at least a part of the bottom surface of the steeply inclined portion.

According to the gaming machine described in feature H5,
By opening the bottom of the steeply inclined part to form an opening, a space can be formed below the steeply inclined part, so that the width of the receiving part can be made smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and on the trajectory of the game ball It is possible to form the peripheral edge of the opening.

Feature H6: In the gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H4,
The steep slope is
It has a rebound surface (rebound surface 704Xa) that is located above the opening / closing member and repels the game ball to change the trajectory.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature H6, by forming the opening under the rebound surface, the trajectory of the game ball can be shifted from the opening by the amount bounced, and the trajectory of the game ball can be shifted to the periphery of the opening. Can be.

Feature H7: In the gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H6,
The rebound surface is
It is characterized by being inclined slightly upward from the vertical direction.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature H7, the trajectory of the game ball can be shifted upward by the amount of the rebound surface inclined upward, and the game ball trajectory can be shifted by moving the fall point of the game ball to the traveling direction side. Can be the periphery of the opening.

  Here, in the above gaming machine, instead of the expression of the photographing means for photographing the person's face, it may be an input means for inputting face information including at least a part of the person's face. Further, the shooting data shot by the shooting unit may be still image data, or corresponds to at least a part of moving image data composed of a combination of a plurality of still image data shot by the shooting unit. It is good also as photography data.

  Further, in the above gaming machine, when the arrangement position of the display means and other means is specified, the result display section of the display means may be used instead of the expression of the display means. This corresponds to a display area in which a lottery result for a lottery executed in the machine is displayed. For example, in the display screen of the liquid crystal display device, an area in which a combination of symbols is stopped or displayed is illustrated, or a lottery result An example of a character action corresponding to the character and a region where the character is displayed is illustrated.

  Further, in the above gaming machine, the image data generation means stores 3D model data and motion data when generating a projection image from a viewpoint corresponding to at least a part of the face of a person as image data. A gaming machine may have a dimensional data storage unit, and a projection image from a viewpoint may be generated using data stored in the storage unit, or a projection image using 3D model data may be converted into two-dimensional data in advance. The gaming machine has a two-dimensional data storage unit for storing converted image data and corresponding image data corresponding to projection images from a plurality of viewpoints. From the image data stored in the two-dimensional data storage unit, the state of the player The image data is generated by selecting a projected image from the viewpoint corresponding to the image and writing the selected projected image in the RAM for displaying the image on the display means. It may be.

  In addition, at least one feature described in the features A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D8, E1 to E11, F1 to F5, G1 to G8, and H1 to H7 is one or more other features. The game machine may be configured by combining a part of the configurations described in each feature with a part of the configuration described in the other features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

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

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

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

51: Lower taxiway 52: Upper taxiway 53-55: Taxiway 57, 58: Winning taxiway 100: Pachinko machine 700: Upper grand prize winning device 701: Upper left advancing part 702: Direction changing part 703: Right advancing part 703A, 703B: Side wall 703E: Protruding portion 704, 704X: Steep portion 704Xa: Rebound surface 705: Upper advancing portion 705A, 705B, 706A, 706B: Side wall 705E: Protruding portion 706, 836, 856, 866: Lower advancing portion 709 : Cover portion 710, 730, 750, 780, 810, 830, 850, 860: Upper entry restriction mechanism 711, 751, 771, 775, 781, 811, 831, 851, 861: Opening / closing member 711A: Hole portion 712: Opening Portion 713: Upper entry restriction solenoid 806a: Main progression portion 806b: Sub progression portion 811A: Edge 811B: recessed portion 831A, 851Ba, 861a: tip 831Aa: Sakiitadaki unit 851A: slope portion 851B: flat part 851Bb: flat 855: guide wall

Claims (2)

An entry restriction mechanism that opens and closes the opening and closing member by driving the opening and closing member by a drive unit, and transitions between an open state and a closed state;
A first guide path for guiding the game ball by passing the game ball over the open / close member when the open / close member is in a closed state;
A steeply inclined portion that is provided on the upstream side of the first taxiway and guides the game ball to the first taxiway side so as to flow down at a steep inclination angle from the first taxiway;
A game that flows down from the steeply inclined portion by allowing a game ball to flow down from an opening formed by the open state when the open / close member is in an open state, separated by the first guide path and the open / close member A second taxiway for guiding the sphere;
A first detector for detecting a game ball that enters the second taxiway and flows down;
When the opening / closing member is in the open state, the second guide path is continuously provided on the leading end side in the traveling direction of the game ball flowing down the steeply inclined portion, and the first guiding path on the leading end side in the traveling direction of the gaming ball A game machine characterized in that an entrance of the detection unit is arranged.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.