JP2020156682A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having a passage capable of suitably guiding game balls from a rear side of a plate-like part to a front side of the plate-like part.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a through guiding part 90 (game ball guiding part) formed in an advanceable shape from a rear side of a plate-like part 401F of a substrate 401 to a front side of the plate-like part 401F, and entrance composition nails 411L, 411R (entrance composition parts) for composing an entrance of a winning guidance passage 411 P (passage) continuous to a perpendicular lower side relative to a passage by which game balls can advance to a front side of the plate-like part 401F by the through guiding part 90, and disposes the entrance composition nails 411L, 411R at height positioned in an upper side of a lower end (height position HB) of game balls outputted to a front side of the plate-lie part 401F from the through guiding part 90.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

In a conventional game machine, it is known that a center frame having a stage for rolling a game ball and producing an effect by the movement of the game ball is attached to a plate-shaped substrate (plywood or the like). Then, as a configuration of this center frame, a part of the game ball that has rolled on the stage moves to the rear side of the base body and is guided to the front side of the base body, and then is located below the exit portion of the guide passage. It is known that a winning opening can be won (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-73191

In the above-mentioned conventional game machine, there is a possibility that there is room for improvement in the structure relating to the passage for guiding the game ball from the rear side to the front side of the plate-shaped portion constituting the substrate.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and provides a game machine provided with a passage capable of suitably guiding a game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion. I am aiming.

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A plate-shaped part that forms at least a part of the rear side of the game area where the game ball flows down,
A game ball guide portion formed in a shape capable of advancing the game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.
The game ball guiding portion includes an entrance component portion that constitutes an entrance of a passage that is continuous vertically downward with respect to a path through which the game ball can travel to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.
The entrance component constitutes an entrance through which the game ball passing through the game ball guiding unit and the game ball not passing through the game ball guiding unit can enter, and the plate from the game ball guiding unit when viewed from the front of the game machine. It is characterized in that it is arranged at a height located above the lower end of the game ball that is output to the front side of the shaped portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine provided with a passage capable of suitably guiding a game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.

Front perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in the open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view showing the state where the front block of the pachinko machine is removed Front view of the game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flowchart showing an example of main control interrupt processing It is a schematic diagram which shows the selection mode of whether or not to notify smoking information. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification mode of smoking information when a specific long-term effect is selected in a normal game state. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification mode of smoking information in the case where the specific long-term effect is not selected in a normal game state. Timing chart showing an example of the operation of the lower prize winning device in the special gaming state Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification mode of smoking information in a special gaming state Explanatory drawing which shows another example of the notification mode of smoking information in a special gaming state Explanatory drawing which shows another example of the notification mode of smoking information in a special gaming state Explanatory drawing which shows another example of the notification mode of smoking information in a special gaming state Schematic front view showing an example of a game board in which a pseudo game area is formed Explanatory drawing which shows game mode of pseudo game Front view showing the process of attaching the right start winning device to the substrate A perspective view of the right-starting winning device attached to the substrate as viewed from the rear side. Cross-sectional view showing the process of attaching the right start winning device to the substrate Cross-sectional view of the right start winning device attached to the substrate Front view showing the vicinity of the penetration guidance portion that guides the game ball that has entered the central structure above the upper middle start winning device. Cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of the penetration guide Explanatory drawing of the shape of the penetration guide Explanatory drawing showing the behavior of the game ball flowing out from the penetration guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat plate-shaped base 401 having a through hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that smoothly curves from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. The 402, the inner rail 403 that smoothly curves from the lower right to the upper left of the base 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left tip of the inner rail 403, and the upper right tip of the outer rail 402. The anti-jump member 405 to be attached is provided. The outer rail 402 guides the game ball launched from the launching device 330, which will be described later, into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed in the portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 face each other in parallel to return to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorbing property that prevents a large recoil of the game ball such that the game ball heading to the right side beyond the upper center of the game board 400 returns to the left side via the upper center again. However, it is 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 surface side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guiding member 335 that guides the game ball from the launching device 330 toward the launching passage 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launching device 330 fires but does not exceed the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning back from the passage 401B is returned from the inflow port 241A (see FIG. 5) to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below this gap.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base 401, a flow change member such as a nail 411 and a windmill 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of a game ball, and a center arranged substantially in the center of the base 401. The structure 420, the starting device related to the first special symbol arranged below the central structure 420 (specifically, the upper middle starting winning device 431A and the lower middle starting winning device 431B) and the center. A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) arranged on the lower right side of the structure 420 and a large winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432. , 434 (specifically, the lower grand prize device 433 and the upper grand prize device 434) and the upper right side of the game board 400 and above (upstream side) with respect to the upper and lower grand prize devices 433 and 434. The combined combination operating device 435, the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol arranged on the upper side (upstream side) of the right starting winning device 432, and the general winning device 439A arranged on the left and right sides of the lower middle starting winning device 431B. , 439B and.

Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), and corresponds to each switch. It is possible to detect the entry of a game ball into a predetermined area. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle starting winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle starting winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right starting winning switch 442 that detects the game ball that has entered the right starting winning device 432, lower grand winning switch 443 that detects the game ball that has entered the lower grand winning device 433, upper grand winning device Upper prize winning switch 444 that detects the game ball that has entered 434, the combination operation switch 445 that detects the game ball that has entered the combination operation device 435, the start switch 446 that detects the game ball that has entered the start device 436, and below. Non-specific passage switch 447 that detects a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the grand prize device 433, and a specific passage (not shown) formed inside the lower grand prize device 433. The game board 400 is provided with a specific passage switch 448 for detecting the game balls that have entered the game board, general prize switches 449A and 449B for detecting the game balls that have entered the general prize devices 439A and 439B, and the like.

Further, the game board 400 is provided with various sensors for fraud prevention (see FIG. 10), and it is possible to detect an abnormality generated in the pachinko machine 100. For example, a magnetic sensor 491, a vibration sensor 492, a radio wave sensor 493, and the like are installed on the game board 400.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning device 434 includes an upper entry regulation mechanism 454 that regulates the entry of the game ball into the inside by the transition between the entry allowance posture and the entry prohibition posture, and the upper entry regulation mechanism 454. An upper entry restricting solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the attitude of the mechanism 454 is provided. When the upper entry control mechanism 454 is in the no-entry posture, the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 434 by closing the entrance (winning opening), but the upper entry control mechanism 454. When is in the admissible posture, the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 opens the entrance so that the game ball can enter the upper prize winning device 434.

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

If the big hit lottery is won, the game ball can enter the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434. Specifically, the game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A or the lower middle starting winning device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle starting winning switch 441A or the lower middle starting winning switch 441B. When a lottery based on the above (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol lottery") is won, or a game ball that has entered the right-starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right-starting winning switch 442. When the lottery based on the above (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol lottery") is won, at least one of the lower entry restricting solenoid 463 and the upper entry restricting solenoid 464 operates. By this operation, at least one of the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the upper approach control mechanism 454 takes an entry allowable posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. Further, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guided posture according to the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the shift to the approach allowed posture of the lower approach regulating mechanism 453, and further switches to the guided posture after a predetermined time from the shift to the guided posture. When the solenoid 465 is stopped, it returns to the non-inductive posture.

The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting the conditions necessary for the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 to start operating. After winning the big hit lottery, either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 434 starts operating on condition that the game ball of the winning combination operating device 435 passes. Therefore, when the player wins the big hit, the player can start the special game state at the timing intended by himself / herself. It should be noted that it is not always necessary that either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 434 start the operation on the condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes, and instead of or instead of that, In addition, either the lower prize winning device 433 or the upper prize winning device 434 may be configured to start operation after a lapse of a predetermined time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If a jackpot is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the start prize of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning of the first special symbol lottery based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The type of the stop symbol and the type of the jackpot correspond to each other, for example, the number of rounds (for example, 6 rounds and 16 rounds) corresponding to the number of times the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 takes an entry allowable posture. A plurality of types of jackpots are set according to the type of gaming state such as the gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probabilistic gaming state) that shifts after the special gaming state, and the jackpot symbol is set for each type. If the jackpot is not won in the first special symbol lottery, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is set as the stop symbol.

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

When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the confirmation display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry control mechanism 453 of the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper entry control mechanism 454 of the upper prize winning device 434 are in the approach allowable posture a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of jackpot. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls are detected by the grand prize switch 443, 444 during each approach allowable posture in the lower entry control mechanism 453 and the upper entry control mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum. When the permissible entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Then, after the elapse of the predetermined entry prohibition time, either the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 or the upper entry regulation mechanism 454 returns to the approach allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

The lower approach regulation mechanism 453 and the upper approach regulation mechanism 454 are configured so that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special gaming state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special gaming state (after the opening period). ), One shifts to the first entry allowed posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time elapses from the return to the entry prohibition posture in the final round, and then a predetermined waiting time elapses (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, the transition to the time-saving gaming state or the probabilistic gaming state is performed as described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the central portion of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a game method (left-handed game) in which the game ball flows down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. The method) and the game method (right-handed game method) in which the game ball flows down from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal game state, the player plays the game by the left-handed game method, and in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, the player plays the game by the right-handed game method. Further, since the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is performed by the right-handed game method even in the special game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The case rail 530 is vertically elongated so as to be continuous with the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows into the case rail 530. The case rail 530 is continuous downward while being curved to the left and right so that the game ball does not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball breakage detection unit 539 for detecting ball breakage is provided in the middle of the ball passage in the case rail 530. The ball-out detection unit 539 has a built-in storage ball switch 591 (see FIG. 10), and the storage ball switch 591 causes ball clogging or the like on the case rail 530 or its upstream side, so that the game ball is placed in the case rail 530. Detects a ball out condition that is not normally replenished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub control board 940 controls the operation of various production 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 that information can be communicated. For example, the sub-control board 940 is connected to the main control board 920 so that only one-way information input communication is possible. , It is connected to the input operation device 260 so as to be able to perform information communication in both directions, and is connected to the decorative symbol display device 479 or the like so as to be able to perform information output communication only in one direction.

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

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

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

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

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

The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, the checksum value for the storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and the power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) are accompanied by the transition to the previous power failure state. ) Is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value, which is the two's complement of the checksum value calculated in), is “0” (determination process S1007), 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 saved information has been saved and terminated at the time of transition to the power failure state (S1005: N), or saved. When the information is not normally held (S1007: N), the RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the RAM storage information is executed. Hardware that initializes various devices connected to the main control board 920 after it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y) or after the RAM clear processing S1008 is executed. The hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The winning random number counters, jackpot symbol random number counters, stop pattern selection counters, and variable type counters related to the special symbol and the ordinary symbol do not necessarily have the above-mentioned configurations, and at least a part of the above counters has other configurations. For example, it may be configured to update from a constant initial value without using the initial value counter, or it may be configured by a random number generation IC without using a program and the value may be referred to as needed. ..

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

In the control signal output process S1208, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the ordinary symbol are related based on the control data stored in the output buffer. A signal for controlling various notification devices such as a normal symbol display device 473 is output. Further, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right approach restricting solenoid 462, a lower approach restricting solenoid 463, an upper approach restricting solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are used. The control signal is output.

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

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

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

In the fraud detection process S1211, fraudulent acts such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices are detected. Specifically, the right-starting winning device 432, the lower winning device 433, and the upper winning device 434 are moved to the forced entry allowable posture, and the game ball is guided to the specific passage of the lower winning device 433 by vibration. , Inducing forced malfunction of right start winning device 432, lower grand prize device 433 and upper grand prize device 434 by radio waves, guiding game balls to various winning devices by magnetic adsorption, upper middle starting winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that fraudulent acts such as guiding the game ball to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower grand winning device 433, and the upper grand winning device 434 at an abnormal timing have been performed. Detect the occurrence.

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

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

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

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

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

In the special symbol-related process S1217, the holding control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed. 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 when the big hit is won in the first special symbol lottery, the lower prize winning device The operation control of 433 is further executed. In this case, the operation control of the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 may be executed instead of the lower prize winning device 433.

Further, in the special symbol-related processing S1217, the holding control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol and the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big hit is won in the second special symbol lottery, the upper prize winning device Further operation control of 434 is performed. In this case, the operation control of the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 may be executed instead of the lower prize winning device 433.

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

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

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

<Selection of smoking information output>
When the pachinko machine 100 can secure a time to leave the seat for a predetermined time (specifically, 4 minutes in the normal gaming state and 2 minutes in the special gaming state) in a situation where there is no or little disadvantage. By notifying smoking information, which is useful information in determining to take a smoking break, even a smoker can play a game appropriately. In addition, whether or not to notify the smoking information is configured to be selectable by the player.

First, prior to the description of the smoking information notification mode, a configuration in which it is possible to select whether or not to notify the smoking information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a selection mode of whether or not to notify smoking information. In addition, FIG. 1 and FIG. 10 are also referred to as necessary.

The pachinko machine 100 includes a configuration for displaying predetermined smoking information, and is configured to display smoking information by the above-mentioned decorative symbol display device 479. Further, the pachinko machine 100 includes a configuration in which the player can select whether or not to display the smoking information displayed by the decorative symbol display device 479, and the input operation device 260 accepts the selection operation. It is configured in.

In the sub-control board 940, a mode in which smoking information can be displayed (hereinafter referred to as a smoking mode) and a mode in which smoking information is not displayed based on the player's operation on the input operating device 260 (see FIGS. 1 and 10) Set one of (hereinafter, also referred to as non-smoking mode) and memorize the setting. Further, the sub-control board 940 causes the decorative symbol display device 479 to display smoking information when the smoking mode is set and a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Specifically, the sub-control board 940 detects a rotation operation on the rotation operation device 262 (see FIGS. 1 and 10) forming a part of the input operation device 260, and cyclically displays a plurality of predetermined menus. , Displayed on the decorative pattern display device 479. As shown in FIG. 13, in a state where the decorative symbol display device 479 displays a menu capable of selecting the effect mode, a plurality of effect modes (for example, effect mode A, effect mode B, and effect modes in which the main characters are different) are displayed. The currently set production mode (effect mode A in the figure) of C) is displayed in bold, and the currently set mode (non-smoking mode in the figure) of the non-smoking mode and smoking mode is displayed in bold. To quit smoking. Further, the tab corresponding to the currently set effect mode (tab 10A of the effect mode A shown by the thick frame in the figure) is selected, and the effect mode can be changed. In this state, when an upward operation or a downward operation is performed on the selection operation device 263 (see FIGS. 1 and 10) forming a part of the input operation device 260, the sub-control board 940 detects the operation. Then, the selection state of the tabs 10A, 10B, and 10C corresponding to each effect mode is changed. Further, when the selection operation device 263 is operated in the right direction in the selectable state of this effect mode, the sub-control board 940 detects the operation and switches to the currently set non-smoking mode or smoking mode. The corresponding tabs 10N and 10S are selected, and the non-smoking mode or smoking mode can be selected. In this state, when an upward operation or a downward operation is performed on the selection operation device 263 (see FIGS. 1 and 10), the sub-control board 940 detects the operation and corresponds to the non-smoking mode and the smoking mode. The selection state of the tabs 10N and 10S to be used is changed. In a state where the tabs 10A, 10B, 10C of the desired effect mode are selected and the tabs 10N, 10S of the desired mode of the non-smoking mode or the smoking mode are selected, further rightward operation with respect to the selection operation device 263 is performed. If this is performed, the tab 10M that confirms the change and ends, or the tab 10R that discards the change and returns to the original setting and ends can be selected. In this state, when one of the tabs 10M and 10R is selected by the operation on the selection operation device 263 (see FIGS. 1 and 10), and then the pressing operation device 261 forming a part of the input operation device 260 is operated. , The sub-control board 940 detects the operation, determines a new setting, and stores it.

The selection between the smoking mode and the non-smoking mode is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 as a demonstration image executed when the player has not launched the game ball for a predetermined period of time. In some cases, when a player inserts a bill or card into a card unit (not shown) connected to the pachinko machine 100 in order to rent a game ball, or when a production based on the right of a unit game is being executed. The configuration is such that it can be performed within a predetermined period from the start of smoking cessation.

In order to enable selection between the non-smoking mode and the smoking mode as described above, the sub-control board 940 stores image data for the tabs 10N and 10S for selecting the non-smoking mode or the smoking mode, and stores the non-smoking mode. It is configured to store a program related to control that is set by switching between smoking mode and smoking mode.

It should be noted that the non-smoking mode and the smoking mode can be selected in the same menu display as the selection of the production mode already adopted in many pachinko machines, and the non-smoking mode and the smoking mode can be selected. Although the configuration is such that the player can be easily notified, the configuration may be such that the selection is made in different menus. Further, although the effect mode can be selected, the effect mode may not be selectable. Further, the non-smoking mode and the smoking mode are not limited to the configuration in which the input operating device 260 is used for both selection, and a dedicated device, for example, a switch (not shown) described as the smoking mode is provided separately from the input operating device 260. The switch may be turned off when the smoking mode is selected, and the switch may be turned on when the smoking mode is selected.

<Notification mode of smoking information in normal gaming state>
Next, a mode of notifying smoking information in a normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a smoking information notification mode when a specific long-term effect is selected in the normal game state, and FIG. 14 (A) shows the main control board 920 regarding the acquired unit game right. 14 (B) is a timing chart showing a mode of notification of smoking information, and FIG. 14 (C) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the content of smoking information. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mode of notifying smoking information when a specific long-term effect is not selected in a normal game state, and FIG. 15 (A) is a variation based on a reserved unit game right. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information about the acquired unit game right held on the main control board 920 when the display time is 240 seconds (4 minutes) or more, and FIG. 15B is the smoking information in that case. FIG. 15 (C) is a timing chart showing the notification mode of the above, and FIG. 15 (C) is held on the main control board 920 when the variation display time based on the reserved unit game right is less than 240 seconds. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information about the right of a unit game, and FIG. 15D is a timing chart which shows the output mode of the smoking information in that case.

When the smoking mode is set, the pachinko machine 100 is subjected to a predetermined jackpot by a lottery for a jackpot related to a unit game related to the right of the unit game being digested or a right related to the reserved unit game, for example, a pseudo 10R described later. Even if the jackpot is won, the variable display time for the right that determines the transition to the special game state, and the variable display time for the right of the unit game executed before that (during digestion) The smoking information is output when the total variable display time including the remaining time of the variable display time for the right of the unit game is a predetermined time (for example, 240 seconds) or more. Specifically, as described below, the smoking information is output when any of the three conditions is satisfied, and the timing of outputting the smoking information is different depending on the satisfied conditions. .. When smoking information is output, it is confirmed that a predetermined jackpot has been won.

First, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the first condition is the newly reserved unit game right related to the first special symbol (abbreviated as the first special symbol in the figure) (hereinafter, the reserved right). (Abbreviated as), the lottery for the big hit, the pseudo 10R big hit, which will be described later, is won, and the lottery for the new right is performed for 240 seconds or more (hereinafter, also referred to as the specific long-term production). Is selected. When the first condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the right of the unit game currently being executed (hereinafter, also referred to as the digestive right) and the first reserved right to the first. 3 After the unit game for the holding right, the display of smoking information is started by the decorative symbol display device 479 with the start of the unit game for the fourth holding right that is won by the pseudo 10R jackpot. The establishment of each condition is determined on the main control board 920, but the smoking information is displayed by the sub-control board 940 on the decorative symbol display device 479 based on the instruction from the main control board 920. At this time, whether or not to display the smoking information is determined by whether or not the smoking mode is set on the sub-control board 940. Here, the pseudo 10R jackpot is composed of 10 rounds, and each round includes a round in which the number of game balls (specified number) allowed to enter the lower prize winning device 433 is large and a round in which the number of game balls is small, and the smoking mode is set. If it is set, it can be recognized that it is composed of 10 rounds, but if the smoking cessation mode is selected, it is as if a plurality of consecutive rounds with a small number of specified numbers are one round. It is a big hit that makes you recognize that it is composed of less rounds (for example, 6 rounds) than the original 10 rounds (see FIG. 22).

Here, the display mode of smoking information will be described in detail. In the decorative pattern display device 479, when the effect for the digesting right (effect number 94) is being executed (time ta0) and the effect for the newly acquired reserved right is a specific long-term effect, the digesting right and the first After the effects (production numbers 94, 233, 36, 321) for the 1st hold right to the 3rd hold right are sequentially executed, a specific long term is accompanied by the start of the unit game based on the 4th hold right (at time ta0). The production is started (time ta1). At this time, in the decorative symbol display device 479, if the non-smoking mode is set, the specific long-term effect (effect number 721) is displayed, but if the smoking mode is set, instead of the specific long-term effect, or In addition, it displays smoking information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14C, it is information indicating that a suitable timing for smoking has arrived, and is timing information 21 which is a kind of smoking information (for example, "take a break" in the figure. ) Is displayed, and it is possible to give the player an opportunity to judge whether or not to leave the seat and smoke (hereinafter, also referred to as smoking judgment).

Further, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the information indicating the time TA1 (244 seconds) until the special game state is started, and the start time information 22 which is a kind of smoking information is displayed by a countdown. It is possible to notify a person that he / she has won a big hit (pseudo 10R big hit) and clearly notify the time when he / she can leave his / her seat with peace of mind. This makes it easier to meet individual requirements even if the requirements for the time desired to be secured for smoking differ for each player, or even for the same player depending on the interval from the previous smoking. The start time information 22 is not limited to information indicating the time itself until the special gaming state is started, and for example, the remaining time is notified by a decrease in the time gauge, for example, the color is changed every minute. The time gauge may be displayed and the time gauge may be shortened with the passage of time, or the length of the cigarette in the smoking information 24 described later may be shortened with the passage of time and ash. The configuration may be such that the time until the special gaming state is started can be estimated, such as notifying the remaining time by increasing the amount of cigarettes with the passage of time. Further, the start time information 22 is not limited to the case of being continuously displayed, and may be displayed intermittently, for example, for 5 seconds every 30 seconds.

Further, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the code information 23, which is the information in which the information 31 corresponding to the start time information 22 is recorded and is displayed by a symbol such as a QR code (registered trademark) which is a kind of smoking information, is displayed. It is configured to be displayed so that the information 31 corresponding to the start time information can be confirmed by the mobile device 30 such as a mobile phone owned by the player even when the player is away from the desk, and smoking is performed while checking the remaining time. It is possible. This allows the player to enjoy smoking with peace of mind for as long as possible. The code information 23 is displayed for a predetermined short time (for example, 10 seconds) in order to suppress a difference between the actual remaining time and the remaining time displayed on the mobile device 30 depending on the reading timing. (Time ta1 to time ta2). The code information 23 records information on the time obtained by subtracting the maximum time for displaying the code information 23 from the remaining time at the time when the display is started. In the mobile device 30, along with the information corresponding to the start time information, the information indicating the progress of the game, for example, the information indicating that the special game state is started or started (in the figure). The alarm function and vibration function are also used for information ("I got the result!") And information indicating that the remaining time until the special game state starts ("Maybe I should return" in the figure). And notify.

In addition, when the decorative pattern display device 479 decides to leave the seat and selects the tab 29Y displayed as "Yes" (ta1), it is information indicating smoking and is smoking, which is a kind of smoking information. Information 24 (a design in which a cigarette smoking in the ashtray is placed on the ashtray in the screen display such as the left middle part) is displayed (ta2). On the other hand, if it is decided not to leave the seat and the tab 29N displayed as "No" is selected, the effect is switched to the same effect as the effect in the non-smoking mode. Further, when the player returns to the seat and operates the launch handle 252 (see FIG. 1) of the launch operation device 250, the operation is detected by the contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10), and the effect is the same as the effect in the non-smoking mode. Switch.

The second condition that triggers the display of smoking information is when a pseudo 10R jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery for the hold right, and the effect selected for the hold right is not a specific long-term effect, but the effect. This is a case where the sum of the variable display times for all the holding rights including the holding rights is the predetermined time (4 minutes) or more. As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when the second condition is satisfied by the newly acquired holding right (fourth holding right in the figure), as shown in FIG. 15 (B). In the decorative symbol display device 479, the smoking information was started to be displayed at the start of the unit game (time tb1) for the first reserved right to be digested next to the digesting right at time tb0, and the pseudo 10R jackpot was won. The display of smoking information is continued until the end of the unit game for the fourth reserved right (at time tb0). The display mode of the smoking information when the second condition is satisfied is the same as the case where the first condition is satisfied except that the start timing of the smoking information and the time TB1 initially displayed as the start time information 22 are different. Therefore, the repeated description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 15C, the third condition that triggers the display of smoking information is the case where a pseudo 10R jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery for the holding right, and is selected for the holding right. The production is not a specific long-term production, and the total of each variable display time selected for all the holding rights including the holding right is less than the predetermined time (4 minutes), but the right being digested is being executed. This is a case where the time obtained by further adding the remaining time of the variable display time (effect time) of is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. When the third condition is satisfied, the decorative symbol display device 479 starts displaying smoking information from the middle of the effect (effect number 94) for the right during digestion (tc1), and the fourth reserved right won the jackpot. The display of smoking information is continued until the end of (time ct0). The display mode of smoking information when the third condition is satisfied is the same as when the first condition is satisfied, except that the start timing and the time TB2 initially displayed as the start time information 22 are different. , The repeated description is omitted.

In order to determine the above three conditions, in the pachinko machine 100, when a new unit game right is acquired when there is a right during digestion, the new unit game right is up to a predetermined number (4 pieces). Is configured to memorize and suspend the execution of the unit game based on that right, and each time a new reserved right is acquired, a big hit lottery is performed without waiting for the end of the unit game based on the digested right. The structure is such that the success or failure of the jackpot and the type are determined. Further, along with the lottery for the big hit, a lottery for determining the effect is performed, and the variable display time for displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner is also determined. In determining the variable display time, specifically, the effect number is determined by a lottery for determining the effect on the main control board 920, and the correspondence between each effect number stored in the main control board 920 and the variable display time is determined. The variable display time is determined with reference to the specified effect table. This also applies to the right of the unit game regarding the second special symbol. Therefore, in the main control board 920, when the effect table including the effect number corresponding to the specific long-term effect and the data defining the variable display time is stored and the right of the unit game is acquired, the variable display is continued following the big hit lottery. A program that stores a lottery program for the production that determines the time, a program that determines whether or not the production number for the specific long-term production has been selected, the remaining variable display time related to the right being digested, and each of the reserved ones. It stores a program that adds the variable display time related to the unit game right and determines whether or not it is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. Further, in order to display smoking information, the sub-control board 940 stores image data corresponding to various information such as start time information constituting the smoking information, and stores a program for controlling the output of the image data. It is configured to be used. The effect time of the effect executed by the sub-control board 940 is a definite display time (for example, 2 seconds) for definitely displaying the first special symbol in a stopped state at the variable display time determined on the main control board 920. It becomes the time to add. These controls are the same for the unit game right regarding the second special symbol.

The trigger for notifying the smoking information is not limited to the satisfaction of any one of the above three conditions, and may be triggered by one or two of these conditions, but it is preferable to include the first condition. In order to satisfy the second condition and the third condition, it is necessary to continuously win a relatively long-time production in a short period of time, but if the first condition is satisfied, it is a specific long-term production. It suffices to win once, and the interval satisfying the first condition is more likely to stabilize at a fixed interval than when the second condition or the third condition is satisfied. Therefore, the first opportunity to notify smoking information is By configuring the configuration including conditions, it is possible to stabilize the frequency with which smoking information is notified over a certain period of time.

Further, the decorative pattern display device 479 is not limited to the configuration in which smoking information is displayed by an image dedicated to the smoking mode instead of the normal effect (effect number 94) in the non-smoking mode, and in addition to the normal effect or darkening. The smoking information may be displayed in combination with the normal effect, such as displaying smoking information in addition to the normal effect.

Further, the smoking information is not limited to the case where the smoking information is output by the display by the decorative pattern display device 479, but the smoking information is output by the light emission of a predetermined pattern or color by the board surface light emitting device 490, and the smoking information is output by the acoustic device 281. It may be configured to output by sound such as predetermined music, sound or sound by 282, or may be configured to output smoking information in combination with display, light emission and sound. Further, a dedicated device for outputting smoking information may be newly provided.

In this way, the decorative symbol display device 479 of the pachinko machine 100 may display the start time information 22 during the variable display, and the player wins the jackpot by displaying the start time information 22. You can know that is fixed, and you can know the time that you can devote to a break. For this reason, smoking with a relaxed mood without worrying too much about the time when you can take a break, with a sense of relief that a large amount of game value can be obtained or is likely to be obtained as a result of winning the big hit. It can be performed. Then, since the game progresses even during the smoking, it is possible to prevent the chance of the big hit lottery from decreasing. Further, even if the clerk of the game hall recognizes that the player is absent in the situation where the start time information 22 is displayed, the game is in progress and the player can perform the game based on the start time information 22. Since the clerk can recognize the time when he / she will return, it is possible to preferably confirm the absence situation.

<Operation of lower prize winning device 433>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the operation of the lower prize winning device 433 in the special gaming state will be described. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an example of the operation of the lower prize winning device 433 in the special gaming state. Note that FIG. 16 shows a special gaming state executed when a pseudo 10R jackpot is won.

As shown in FIGS. 16 (A) to 16 (D), the special gaming state is composed of 10 rounds from the first round to the tenth round, and in each round, the lower entry control mechanism 453 (see FIG. 7) is entered. The posture is changed from the prohibited posture to the allowed entry posture, and the game ball is allowed to enter the lower prize winning device 433, and the predetermined number (predetermined number) before the predetermined maximum allowable approach time elapses or the maximum permissible approach time elapses. When a specified number of game balls enter the lower prize-winning device 433, the lower-entry regulation mechanism 453 is shifted from the entry-allowed posture to the entry-prohibited posture, and the game balls are prohibited from entering the lower-sized prize-winning device 433. Return to. When a game ball enters the lower prize winning device 433, the number of game balls entered is multiplied by a predetermined magnification (prize ball magnification: 10 times) to be paid out. Hereinafter, the entry of a game ball into the lower prize winning device 433 is referred to as a prize, and the game ball paid out based on the prize is referred to as a prize ball.

Regulations for the first round (time td2 to time td4), the second round (time td4 to time td5), the seventh round (time td9 to time td11) to the tenth round (time td14 to time td15) in the special gaming state. Set the number (1, 2 or 6) to be less than the specified number (10) for the 3rd to 6th rounds, and the prizes obtained in the 1st, 2nd, 7th to 10th rounds. The number of balls that can be obtained is set to be smaller than that in the 7th to 10th rounds. In each round, the time from the start of the round until the lower entry control mechanism 453 shifts from the entry allowance posture to the entry prohibition posture due to the expiration of the maximum entry allowance time is the same even if the specified number is different. It is set to be the time TD. Therefore, in the main control board 920, it corresponds to the data that defines the specified number for each round and the maximum duration until the lower entry control mechanism 453, which is common in each round, is changed from the entry allowable state to the entry prohibition state. A program that stores data and controls the operation of the lower entry regulation solenoid 463 that changes the attitude of the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 by referring to the data is stored. As a result, if a prize is given up in a round with a small number of specified numbers, it is possible to secure a certain amount of time that can be left while suppressing the loss, although there is a certain amount of loss. For example, if you give up winning in the 10th round where the specified number is 1, you can leave your seat corresponding to the maximum duration (30 seconds) of the 10th round in exchange for not being able to get 10 prize balls. You can get time, and in the 7th round where the specified number is 6, you can win up to the 5th game ball, but if you avoid winning the 6th game ball, 10 pieces In exchange for not being able to get a prize ball, the time required to win the fifth game ball (usually about 5 seconds) is subtracted from the maximum duration of the 7th round (30 seconds). (About 25 seconds) can be obtained.

In addition, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is as large as the sixth round, which is a round in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is large, followed by the seventh to tenth rounds, which are rounds in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small. Avoid winning game balls over multiple rounds, for example, avoid winning game balls in the 7th to 10th rounds when the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small, or the number of prize balls that can be obtained is extremely small. Avoid winning the game balls in the 8th to 10th rounds, and avoid winning the 6th game ball in the 7th round when the number of game balls that can be obtained is small in addition to the 8th to 10th rounds. This makes it possible to secure a long cumulative time that can be obtained for each round in which the number of game balls is not won.

Furthermore, after the 7th to 10th rounds, which are the rounds in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small, the rounds in which the number of prize balls is large are not provided, and the ending effect is produced in the special game state (ED effect in the figure). It is possible to secure a longer time including the time (time td15 to time td16) at which the above is performed.

The number of smokers who want to secure a long smoking time but want to avoid a large loss is set to two (plural) for the eighth round, which is likely to avoid winning a prize and leave the seat. As a result, even if the game balls launched for winning in the 7th round remain on the upstream side of the lower prize winning device 433 after the end of the 7th round, the game balls up to the specified number for the 8th round. It is possible to prevent winning a prize. Further, in the 8th round, the time from the start of the 8th round to the transition of the lower approach regulation mechanism 453 to the approach allowable posture is set longer than that of the other rounds (for example, the 3rd round and the 8th round). It is said. As a result, in the 8th round, the time when the lower entry regulation mechanism 453 takes the entry allowable posture can be delayed, and the game ball launched for the prize in the 7th round is the lower grand prize device after the end of the 7th round. Even if it remains on the upstream side of 433, it is possible to more preferably suppress that the game ball wins a prize in the eighth round. Therefore, it is possible to preferably prevent the smoking time from being reduced by unintentionally avoiding winning from the ninth round, and the loss of smoking opportunity due to the reduction in the smoking time.

Smoking information is displayed for rounds with a large number of prize balls (3rd to 6th rounds) followed by rounds with a small number of prize balls (7th to 10th rounds). Not limited to the configuration, smoking information is displayed for consecutive rounds with a small number of prize balls (1st round and 2nd round) before a round with a large number of prize balls that can be obtained, and those Both sides may be configured to display smoking information. In addition, if a series of rounds with a small number of prize balls that can be obtained is placed before a round with a large number of prize balls that can be obtained in a round immediately after the start, the time during which the opening effect is performed as the time when the seat can be left ( td1 to td2) can also be included in the period during which the person can leave the seat.

<Notification mode of smoking information in special game state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a mode of notifying smoking information in the special gaming state will be described. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a transition of the notification mode of smoking information in the special gaming state.

In the decorative pattern display device 479, when the smoking mode is set, at the start of the sixth round (time td9), instead of the sixth effect executed when the non-smoking mode is set, or In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, timing information 25 (for example, "absolutely take a break" in images 479a and 479b), which is information indicating that a suitable timing for smoking has arrived and is a kind of smoking information). Is configured to display, and it is possible to give the player an opportunity to judge whether or not to leave the seat and smoke (hereinafter, also referred to as smoking judgment).

Further, in the decorative symbol display device 479, as shown in images 479a to 479f, the end time information 26, which is information indicating the time until the end of the special game state and is a kind of smoking information, is displayed by a countdown. It is possible to clearly notify the player of the time when he / she can leave his / her seat with peace of mind. Further, the end time information 26 makes it possible to provide a material for determining whether or not a desired smoking time can be secured, as described with respect to the start time information 22. In addition, in the special game state, since the player has a degree of freedom in choosing when to avoid winning the lower prize winning device 433 and leave the seat, the smoking information in the normal game state is displayed. However, at this point, the code information 28 displayed by the symbol such as the QR code (registered trademark) that records the information corresponding to the end time information 26 is not displayed.

Further, as shown in images 479a to 479f, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays auxiliary information 27 including information for facilitating the player to determine the timing of leaving the register, information for notifying the risk, and the like. .. Specifically, for each round after the 7th round, information indicating the maximum duration and information indicating a specified number (circles in the figure) are displayed. As a result, the player can freely decide when to leave the seat in consideration of the loss and the leaving time obtained in exchange for the loss.

Further, as shown in image 479a, information indicating a suitable leaving timing (small circles displayed inside the circles indicating a specified number in the figure) is displayed. Specifically, a small circle is added to the fifth circle from the left in the seventh round (indicated by a double circle), and up to the fifth game ball is won in the seventh round, and the sixth. It is recommended to avoid winning the game ball. In this case, 5 prize balls (1 in the 7th round, 2 in the 8th round, 1 in the 9th round, 1 in the 10th round, total 5: 50 prize balls) If you avoid it, subtract the time until the fifth game ball finishes winning in the 7th round (about 10 seconds even if you launch the game ball while confirming the prize) from the time indicated in the end time information 26. It will be possible to leave the seat for a long period of time.

Further, as can be seen from the comparison between the image 479a and the image 479b, the information representing the specified number is sequentially changed (change from a white circle to a black circle) based on the winning of the lower prize winning device 433, and within the round. It is possible to grasp the status of winning prizes. Thereby, the player can easily adjust the number of winnings to a desired number. Further, as shown in images 479d to 479f, every time the round is completed, information that can grasp the number of game balls that have not been won (for example, a cross mark displayed over a circle mark indicating a specified number) is displayed. It is configured to be. As a result, the player can grasp the number of losses (loss situation), and can also grasp the number of rounds currently being executed.

When the tab 29Y displayed as "Yes" shown in the images 479a and 479b is selected (td10) at the time of deciding to leave the seat, the smoking information 24 is displayed and the special game is displayed as in the case of the normal game state. The code information 28, which is information recording the time until the end of the state and is a kind of smoking information, is displayed. The code information 28 is displayed only for a predetermined short time (for example, 10 seconds), as in the case of the code information 23 displayed in the normal gaming state. Further, in the code information 28, similarly to the code information 23, information corresponding to the time obtained by subtracting the maximum time for displaying the code information 28 from the remaining time at the time when the display is started is recorded. When it is decided not to leave the seat and the tab 29N displayed as "No" shown in the images 479a and 479b is selected, the effect is switched to the same as the sixth effect in the non-smoking mode.

Next, the action and effect of the configuration related to the smoking information of the pachinko machine 100 described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 100, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery based on the reserved right includes a jackpot such as a pseudo 10R jackpot, it corresponds to the time until the special gaming state based on the jackpot starts. The start time information 22 is output. As a result, it is possible to leave the seat with peace of mind over that time because it is possible to know the time until the start of the special gaming state, rather than simply knowing that the special gaming state has been won. In addition, the time for consuming the right of the unit game that has not been won in the jackpot held before the holding right that has been won in the jackpot can be meaningfully utilized by taking a break or smoking. It is also possible to select what kind of break to take depending on the length of time notified by the start time information 22, and in particular, for smokers, is that time sufficient for smoking? You can make a good judgment and enjoy smoking in a smoking area with peace of mind. In addition, a special gaming state in which a large amount of gaming value can be obtained can be reached in a state of being refreshed or relaxed by smoking, and the game in the special gaming state can be fully enjoyed. Therefore, with the pachinko machine 100, even a smoker can safely leave his / her seat within a limited game time without reducing lottery opportunities such as a lottery, and can play the game favorably.

Further, in the pachinko machine 100, the rounds (third round to the sixth round) in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is large, and the lower approach regulation mechanism 453 after the start of the round is in the approach allowable posture due to the expiration of the maximum approach allowable time. The time from to to the no-entry posture is the same as in the round with a large number of prize balls that can be obtained, but even if the specified number of prizes are won, the prize balls are more than in the case of a round with a large number of prize balls that can be obtained. Including a round in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small, a special game state is generated in which a round in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is large is followed by a round in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small. As a result, in the rounds (7th to 10th rounds) in which the number of consecutive prize balls that can be obtained is small, the game balls are not allowed to enter the lower prize winning device 433, thereby ensuring a long time to leave the seat while reducing the loss. It becomes possible to do. Therefore, with the pachinko machine 100, even a smoker can reduce lottery opportunities such as a big hit lottery within a limited game time, although there is a certain loss by not interrupting the progress of the special game state. You will be able to leave your seat with peace of mind while restraining this, and you will be able to play games favorably.

Further, the pachinko machine 100 is configured to output end time information 26 corresponding to the time until the end of the special game state in the special game state triggered by the pseudo 10R jackpot. As a result, it is possible to leave the seat with peace of mind over that time because it is possible to know the time until the end of the special gaming state, rather than simply knowing that the special gaming state has been won.

<Pseudo game>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 and 21 onward, a configuration capable of performing a pseudo game that does not contribute to the acquisition of a game ball will be described. The simulated game can be executed in a unit game in which it takes a long time to notify the lottery result. For example, the player may have time to spare after acquiring the right of the unit game up to the upper limit that can be held. , It is provided as a game for suppressing a decrease in operation due to a player temporarily stopping the game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the next big hit from being acquired in a short period of time in the time-saving game state, and it is possible to prevent the shooting property from being excessively enhanced.

FIG. 21 is a schematic front view of the game board 600. Note that, in FIG. 21, some configurations are schematically shown in order to clarify the relative positions of the configurations for performing the simulated game with respect to each configuration shown in FIG. 7. Further, in the game board 600 shown in FIG. 21, members that play the same role as in the game board 400 shown in FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals, and only the differences thereof will be described in detail. The various configurations described above with reference to the game board 400 can be applied to the various configurations described with reference to the game board 600 below, and also referred to below as the game board 600. The various configurations described above can be applied to the various configurations described with reference to the game board 400 above.

In the following, when the gaming state is a time-saving state (a kind of advantageous fluctuation state: a probabilistic gaming state or a time-saving gaming state) after the special gaming state related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, it is simulated. The configuration in which the game can be played will be described. It should be noted that the pseudo game is not limited to the case where the simulated game is performed in the time saving state, and may be executed in the normal game state (unit game related to the first special symbol) or in both the advantageous fluctuation state and the normal game state. ..

In the unit game related to the second special symbol of the last round (also referred to as the last round of time saving in the figure) in the time saving state (hereinafter, also abbreviated as the unit special figure 2 game), the variation related to the second special symbol is predetermined. It is configured to execute a long-term fluctuation (long-term effect) over a longer period of time (for example, 2 minutes). In addition, the long-term fluctuation for the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction is configured so that the fluctuation display time is set to a fixed time. Therefore, the main control board 920 stores data that defines the fluctuation display time and the effect corresponding to the long-term variation of the unit game, and in the effect lottery (winning detection response process S1212) based on the acquisition of the right of the unit game. A program for controlling the long-term fluctuation (special symbol-related processing S1217) is stored in place of the variable display time determined in accordance with the selected effect number or without performing the effect lottery. Further, based on the instruction from the main control board 920, the sub-control board 940 displays the decorative symbol 62 related to the second special symbol on the decorative symbol display device 479 for the same time as the variable display of the second special symbol. Variable display.

It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the long-term variation of the second special symbol (decorative symbol 62) is executed in the unit special figure 2 game of the final time reduction, and the long-term variation is executed in the unit special figure 2 game of another specific time in the time reduction state. The number of times that a long-term fluctuation occurs in a time-saving state may be determined by lottery. In addition, whether or not to execute the long-term variation of the second special symbol (decorative symbol 62) based on a predetermined condition in the special gaming state that triggered the transition to the time saving state, and if it is executed, further, It may be configured to determine the number of unit special figure 2 games to be executed.

As shown in FIG. 21, the game board 600 has a configuration in which at least a part of the pseudo game area 601F including the pseudo winning device 50 and the like, which will be described in detail separately, can be visually recognized. Therefore, in the game board 600, the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol, the right starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol, the lower entry regulating mechanism 453 (lower large winning device 433) operating in a predetermined special gaming state, and The upper approach regulation mechanism 454 (upper grand prize device 434) that operates in a predetermined special game state is on the upstream side in the flow direction of the game ball so as not to overlap the pseudo game area 601F in the front-rear direction. Has been moved to. It should be noted that the game board 400 is subjected to a pseudo game so as to overlap at least a part of the starting device 436 (combined operation device 435), the right starting winning device 432, the lower approach regulating mechanism 453, and the upper approach regulating mechanism 454. The region 601F may be provided on the back surface side of the substrate 401.

<Pseudo game area>
The pseudo-game area 601F is provided on the back surface side of the base 401 of the game board 600, and at least a part of the pseudo-game area 601F is visible through an opening formed in the base 401. Specifically, the pseudo winning device 50 provided in the pseudo game area 601F is visibly configured through a transparent member 40 provided on the base 401 and covering the opening (or notch) formed in the base 401 from the front side. Has been done. In addition, a lighting device (not shown) that illuminates at least a part of the simulated game area 601F is provided so that it can be clearly seen by the lighting of the lighting device under a specific situation (unit special figure 2 game of the final time reduction). However, except under specific circumstances, by turning off the lighting, the player cannot be visually recognized or can not be clearly seen, and the player is not aware of the existence of the pseudo game area 601F.

It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the visibility of the pseudo game area 601F is changed by lighting, and instead of the transparent member 40, a dimming mirror (not shown) is provided so as to close the opening of the substrate 401, and the light for the dimming mirror is provided. By controlling the transmittance of the above, at least a part of the pseudo game area 601F may be made visible or invisible. Further, a transmissive display device (not shown: a liquid crystal display device, an organic electroluminescence display device, etc.) is provided so as to cover the opening of the substrate 401 from the front side, and the effect is not performed under specific circumstances. In other cases, the production may be performed so as to hide the back. Further, the base frame 201 of the front block 102 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) and the base frame 301 of the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) can be moved on the front side of the game board 600 to produce a gimmick effect. An effect device (not shown) to be performed is provided, the effect device is arranged so as not to cover the opening of the base 401 under a specific situation, and the effect device is placed on the opening of the base 401 except under a specific situation. By arranging so as to be obscured, at least a part of the pseudo game area 601F may be made visible or invisible. Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the pseudo game area 601F can be clearly visualized only in a part of the period, and the pseudo game area 601F may always be visible. Further, the structure is not limited to the configuration in which the entire pseudo game area 601F is provided on the back surface side of the base 401, and a part of the pseudo game area 601F, for example, the pseudo winning device 50 is projected toward the front side of the base 401 through the opening of the base 401. It may be configured to be used.

In the game in the simulated game area 601F, the game ball guided to the back side of the game board 600 and normally discharged to the outside of the machine is used again before being discharged to the outside of the machine. There is. Specifically, in the game in the simulated game area 601F, the game area is launched by the above-mentioned right-handed game method, and the game ball can flow down so as to pass through the right side of the central structure 420 on the front side of the game board 600 ( In the following, the game ball flowing down the right game area (also referred to as 601R) will be used again. Therefore, on the front side of the right game area 601R in the game board 600, unlike the case of the game board 400, a game ball that flows down the right game area 601R separately from the discharge port 401A (hereinafter, also referred to as a right flow down game ball). Therefore, a game ball that has not entered any device enters, and a right discharge port 601A that serves as an entrance to the simulated game area 601F is provided. Further, on the front side of the right game area 601R, similarly to the general winning devices 439A and 439B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the entry of the game balls, and the pseudo game area 601F. A special winning device 639 is provided as an entrance to the entrance (hereinafter referred to as a special entrance).

The special winning device 639 includes a special winning switch (not shown) similar to the general winning switches 449A and 449B (see FIG. 10) that detect the game ball that has entered the inside. The detection state of the game ball by the special winning switch is detected by the main control board 920 (winning detection response processing S1212 in FIG. 12). Therefore, the main control board 920 stores a program that detects the detection of the game ball by the special winning switch. If the game ball is not paid out due to the entry of the game ball, the sub-control board 940 may be configured to detect the detection state.

In the game board 600, most of the right-flowing game balls enter the special winning device 639 at a predetermined ratio, for example, 50% or more, preferably 80% or more, and more preferably 90% or more. It is configured. In addition, the prize ball magnification (the number of game balls paid out for the entry of one game ball) for the special prize device 639 is set to "1 (equal magnification)", and the game is continued by the right-handed game method. If this is the case, the number of game balls will not increase and the number of game balls will not decrease significantly (for example, a predetermined ratio x prize ball magnification = 0.5 or more and 1 or less). It has been set. As a result, when the right to the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number (4 pieces), even if the right-handed game method is continued, the simulated game can be performed without significantly reducing the number of game balls. In addition, regardless of the number of reserved unit special figure 2 game rights, even if the interval of the next big hit related to the second special symbol is prolonged, the number of game balls does not decrease significantly during that period, and the game balls are continuous. It is possible to accumulate the game balls acquired in the special game state generated in the above.

<Game mode of simulated game>
Here, with reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, a game mode of the pseudo game in the pseudo game area 601F will be described. 22A and 22B are explanatory views showing a game mode of the simulated game, FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing the game progress of the simulated game, and FIG. 22B is a display mode on the decorative symbol display device 479. It is a schematic diagram which shows. In addition, in FIG. 22 (A), the case where the big hit is won by the big hit lottery for the unit special figure 2 game (the maintenance 4 in the figure) which is held fourth is shown.

In the pachinko machine 100 having the game board 600, the pseudo-game area 601F has a pseudo-winning device 50, a guide passage 41 for guiding the game ball that has entered the special winning device 639 so that it can enter the pseudo-winning device 50, and a pseudo-winning device. It is configured to include a release passage 42 for guiding the game ball released from 50. The game balls that did not enter the pseudo-winning device 50 and the game balls that were released through the discharge passage 42 after entering the pseudo-winning device 50 are the above-mentioned collection / discharge passages (not shown) that also communicate with the discharge port 401A. It is discharged to the outside of the machine through.

Specifically, the guide passage 41 is above the pseudo winning device 50, and is configured to guide the game ball to drop toward the entrance opened and closed by the back entry regulation mechanism 51, which will be described later. The member (not shown) forming the guide passage 41 is provided on the back side of the game board 600, but at least a part of the member forming the guide passage 41 is provided on the rear block 104. May be good.

The guide passage 41 is configured to guide the game ball that has entered the discharge port 601A so that it can enter the pseudo-winning device 50, and the discharge port 601A is also used as a special entrance which is the entrance of the pseudo-game area 601F. The number of game balls involved in the simulated game on the 601F is increasing. Further, the entrance where the entry of the game ball is restricted by the right entry regulation mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is also used as the special entrance, and the game involved in the pseudo game in the pseudo game area 601F. The number of spheres is increasing further.

The starting device 436 according to the normal symbol is configured to release the entered game ball to the front side of the game board 600, and is a period during which the pseudo game can be executed in the pseudo game area 601F (hereinafter, also referred to as a pseudo game period). That is, since the game ball does not enter the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 during the period in which the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction is being executed, the right-handed downward game in the simulated game period. All of the balls are configured to enter the pseudo game area 601F. The game ball that has entered from the entrance of the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434 is also allowed to enter the guide passage 41, and the configuration for guiding the game ball on the back side of the game board 600 is simplified. Since game balls do not enter those entrances during the simulated game period, in the following, the special entrances will be referred to as the entrance of the special winning device 639, the discharge port 601A, and the right entry regulation mechanism 452. It will be explained as referring to the entrance where the entry of the game ball is restricted by.

In addition, as a special entrance, a plurality of entrances through which a game ball can enter, the entrance of the special winning device 639, the discharge port 601A, and the entrance of the right starting winning device 432 are used. Not limited to this, any one of them may be used as a special entrance. Further, the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol may be configured to guide the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 600, and the entrance of the starting device 436 may be used as a special entrance. When the discharge port 601A is not used as a special entrance, a discharge port 601A different from the discharge port 401A is not provided, and as in the case of the game board 400 described above, the right flow does not enter any device. The game ball may be configured to enter the discharge port 401A. Further, the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 may be discharged to the outside of the machine without being discharged to the guide passage 41, and the entrance may not be used as a special entrance. Further, although the configuration may not include the special winning device 639, it is preferable to provide the special winning device 639 and use the entrance as the special entrance. With this preferable configuration, when the game is continued by the right-handed game method, the number of game balls does not increase and the number of game balls is significantly increased by adjusting the entry ratio to the special prize device 639 and the prize ball magnification. Can be easily adjusted so that it does not decrease. Further, the starting device 436 according to the normal symbol is configured to guide the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 600 and to pay out the game ball based on the entry of the game ball into the starting device 436. It may be configured to be used for adjusting the entry rate and the prize ball magnification.

The pseudo-winning device 50 can take an entry-prohibited posture (the posture shown in FIG. 21) for prohibiting the game ball flowing down the guide passage 41 from entering the inside and an approach-allowed posture for allowing the entry. It is provided with a deep entry control mechanism 51 and an entry control solenoid (not shown) that changes the posture of the back approach control mechanism 51. When the back entry regulation mechanism 51 is in the entry prohibition posture, the entrance / exit of the pseudo winning device 50 that communicates vertically with the guide passage 41 is closed by the regulation plate that forms a part of the back entry regulation mechanism 51. , The game ball that has flowed down through the guide passage 41 is prohibited from entering the inside of the pseudo winning device 50. The upper surface of the regulation plate is configured to be inclined so as to descend toward the back, and the game ball flowing down through the guide passage 41 collides with the regulation plate and guides the game ball to the back along the inclination of the upper surface of the regulation plate. Will be done. The game ball guided to the back by the regulation plate is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 100 through the above-mentioned collection / discharge passage (not shown). On the other hand, when the back entry restricting mechanism 51 is in the entry allowable posture, the regulation plate moves to the back more than in the case where the entry prohibition posture is made, and the entrance / exit of the pseudo winning device 50 is opened to pass through the guide passage 41. Allows the flowing game ball to enter the inside of the pseudo winning device 50.

The pseudo-winning device 50 is configured to operate when a game ball enters the right-starting winning device 432 when the right to the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number (4 pieces). Specifically, when the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction is being executed and the right of the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number, the game ball is placed on the right start winning device 432. Upon approaching, the back approach regulating mechanism 51 is configured to change so as to take an approach permitting posture for a predetermined time TE1 (for example, 1 second). Specifically, it is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10) of the game ball that has entered the right starting winning device 432. Specifically, the detection state changes from the off state to the on state and then to the off state. By detecting the change from the on state to the off state (falling down) in the case of returning to, the back approach restricting mechanism 51 changes from the approach prohibited posture to the approach allowed posture. Therefore, in the main control board 920, when the right of the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the upper limit number (4 pieces), the right start winning switch indicates that the game ball has entered the right starting winning device 432. When a change in the detection state of 442 is detected, a program for notifying the sub-control board 940 to that effect is stored, and the sub-control board 940 changes the posture of the back-entry control mechanism 51 based on the notification. It is configured to store a program that controls the operation of the regulation solenoid (not shown).

It should be noted that the condition for operating the pseudo winning device 50 is not limited to the configuration including the case where the right of the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number (4 pieces), and the unit special figure 2 game The configuration may be configured on the condition that the rights are held in a predetermined number or more, which is less than the maximum number. Further, the condition for operating the pseudo winning device 50 is not limited to the configuration including the entry of the game ball into the right starting winning device 432, but the game to other existing devices such as the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol. A configuration that requires the entry of a ball, or a dedicated device (not shown) provided in the right game area 601R or the pseudo game area 601F separately from the existing device, and the entry of the game ball into the dedicated device is a condition. It may be configured to be used.

The pseudo winning device 50 is formed with at least one (one in the figure) specific entrance 52V and at least one (two in the figure) non-specific entrances 52a and 52b, and any one of the entrances. A distribution unit 52 (Kroon) that drops the game ball through the distribution unit 52, a discharge unit 53 that guides the game ball that has entered from the entrance of the pseudo winning device 50 to the distribution unit 52 and discharges it to the upper surface thereof, and a specific entrance 52V. A pseudo start switch (see FIG. 22 (A)) for detecting a game ball that has entered the game is provided. When a game ball enters the specific entrance 52V, the game ball is detected by the pseudo start switch, and based on the detection, the pseudo game used in the pseudo game is used as in the case of the unit game right related to the special symbol or the normal symbol. The right to a unit game (hereinafter, also referred to as a unit pseudo game) related to a symbol is acquired, and the right can be reserved up to a predetermined maximum number (4 pieces). Therefore, on the sub-control board 940, a program for detecting a change in the detection state of the game ball by the pseudo start switch and managing a change in the number of holds related to the unit pseudo-game (FIG. 22 (pseudo symbol hold number)) is provided. It is configured to be memorized.

<Display mode of pseudo pattern>
In the decorative symbol display device 479, when the unit pseudo game is not executed, it is different from the variable display executed based on the right of the unit special figure 2 game in synchronization with the acquisition of the right of the unit pseudo game. If the variable display is started and the right of the unit pseudo game is reserved, another variable display is started after the end of the previous unit pseudo game. In addition, in the decorative symbol display device 479, a lottery for a big hit for the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction or the unit special figure 2 game (main 1 to 4 in the figure) up to the number corresponding to the maximum number of holdings thereafter. The result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in a mode different from the lottery result. Specifically, the decorative symbol display device 479 performs the following display.

In the decorative symbol display device 479, when the unit special figure 2 game (time te1 to time te1) of the last round of time reduction is started (time te1), as shown in the upper left image 479g of FIG. 22 (B), the second special The decorative symbol 62 related to the symbol is moved to the lower left corner while being reduced, and the decorative symbol 62 is displayed in a variable manner from the stop symbol for the previous unit special figure 2 game (time te 0 to time te 1), and the right of the unit special figure 2 game. The special figure 2 hold information 63 indicating the hold state (special figure 2 hold number) of is also reduced and displayed. In addition, the player is notified that the pseudo game can be performed, and the pseudo game possible information 61 that notifies the game method (how to launch the game ball) in the simulated game is displayed. Further, a predetermined combination of pseudo symbols 64 related to the pseudo game (340 in the image 479 g (manufacturer's Sanyo pun)) is displayed, and a pseudo hold indicating the hold state of the right of the unit pseudo game (pseudo symbol hold number) is displayed. Information 65 is displayed. Therefore, in the sub-control board 940, the image data of the pseudo symbol 64, the image data of the variation display and the stop display thereof, and the program for displaying the pseudo symbol 64 by changing or stopping are stored, and the pseudo hold is also performed. A program that stores the image data of the information 65, changes and displays the pseudo hold information 65 according to the hold state is stored, and further, the image data of the pseudo game possible information 61 is stored, and the display of the image data is controlled. It is configured to store the program to be executed.

In the decorative symbol display device 479, the game ball that has entered the inside of the pseudo-winning device 50 due to the back entry regulation mechanism 51 being in the entry allowable posture (time te3) enters the specific entrance 52V by the distribution of the distribution unit 52. When (detection by the pseudo start switch) is performed and the right of the unit pseudo game is acquired (time te4), the variable display of the pseudo symbol 64 is started as shown in the upper right image 479h of FIG. 22 (B). If the entry of a game ball into the right-starting winning device 432 is detected after the start of the unit special figure 2 game in the final round of time reduction, the right to the unit special figure 2 game must be reserved up to the maximum number ( The number of special figures 2 held is "3" or less), the right to the unit special figure 2 game is newly acquired (the number of special figures 2 held increases), and the back entry regulation mechanism 51 of the pseudo winning device 50 does not operate (time te2). ). On the other hand, if the entry of the game ball into the right start winning device 432 is detected after the start of the unit special figure 2 game in the final round of time reduction, if the right of the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number ( The special figure 2 hold number is "4"), the right of the unit special figure 2 game is not newly acquired (the special figure 2 hold number does not increase), and the back entry regulation mechanism 51 operates (time te3).

In the decorative symbol display device 479, after the pseudo symbol 64 is variablely displayed over a predetermined fixed time (for example, 10 seconds) for the first unit pseudo game (time te4 to time te6: pseudo 1), the pseudo symbol is displayed. The combination of 64 is stopped and displayed. When the right of the unit pseudo game is reserved, the stop display of the pseudo symbol 64 is displayed for a predetermined fixed time (for example, 2 seconds), and then the variable display for the next pseudo unit game (pseudo 2) is started. To do. In this case, the time required for the first unit pseudo game is the shortest time TE2. On the other hand, when the right of the unit pseudo unit game is not reserved, the variable display for the next pseudo unit game is started after waiting for the game ball to enter the specific entrance 52V.

In the decorative symbol display device 479, when the variation display for the next unit pseudo game (pseudo 2) is started, the combination of the pseudo symbols 64 stopped and displayed last time becomes the result history information 66 indicating the result history in the unit pseudo game. Will be added. For example, as shown in the lower left image 479i, when the three unit pseudo games are completed (time te7), the combination of the pseudo symbols 64 for the first and previous unit pseudo games (first time "442" and last time "778") is displayed. This combination "111" is reduced and added to the included result history information 66 (see the lower right image 479j). Therefore, in the sub-control board 940, the combination of the pseudo symbols 64 which is the result of the unit pseudo game is stored while maintaining the displayed order, and the program for reducing and displaying the combination of the pseudo symbols 64 is stored. are doing.

The unit pseudo game is repeated as described above, but the period (time te8 to time) until the end of the unit special figure 2 game (time te11) of the final time reduction is less than or equal to the predetermined time TE4 (for example, 15 seconds). The unit pseudo game started in te11) is the shortest start interval set for the unit pseudo game started before that (time te1 to time te8) (for example, 12 seconds: a constant time (for example, 12 seconds: variable display). It is configured to be executed in a time TE3 (time te9 to time te10) shorter than the minimum time TE2 corresponding to (10 seconds) + a fixed time (2 seconds) for stop display. In the following, the unit pseudo-game started in the period (time te8 to time te11) in which the time until the end of the unit special figure 2 game of the final time reduction is the predetermined time TE4 or less is referred to as a short-term unit pseudo-game. The unit pseudo game started in the other period (time te1 to time te8) will be described as a normal unit pseudo game. The time TE4 is set to a time during which a short-term unit pseudo game can be performed the same number of times as the maximum number of holds for the right of the unit pseudo game. Specifically, it is equal to or longer than the minimum time (TE3 × 4) in which the short-term unit game can be played four times, and the minimum time TE2 for one normal unit pseudo game is added to the minimum time (TE3 × 4 + TE2). ) Is set to less than. Therefore, the sub-control board 940 has data that defines each fixed time for variable display of the pseudo symbol 64 in the normal and short-term unit pseudo games, and each constant that stops and displays the pseudo symbol 64 in the normal and short-term unit pseudo games. Data that defines the time and data that defines the time TE4 are stored, and based on the data that defines the fixed time for executing the above-mentioned unit special figure 2 game of the last time reduction, the unit pseudo game It stores a program that determines which of the short-term unit pseudo game and the short-term unit pseudo game is to be executed, and controls the display of the pseudo symbol 64 based on the determined unit pseudo game.

In addition, even if the game ball that has entered the specific entrance 52V is detected by the pseudo start switch after the time te8, which is only time TE4 before the end of the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction, the right of the unit pseudo game is still valid. It is configured so that it cannot be acquired. Therefore, the sub-control board 940 stores a program that invalidates the detection of the pseudo start switch or prevents the increase in the right of the unit pseudo game.

The time TE4 is set to a time during which the short-term unit pseudo-game can be performed the same number of times as the maximum number of holdings for the unit pseudo-game right, and the acquisition of the additional unit pseudo-game right after the time te8 is blocked to prevent the time. By limiting the number of short-term unit pseudo games started after te8 to the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number or less, the reserved unit pseudo games are being executed in the unit special figure 2 game of the final time reduction. , It can be finished before the display of the game result by the decorative symbol 62.

It should be noted that the time to switch between performing the normal unit pseudo game and the short-term unit pseudo game, and the time to start disabling the detection of the game ball by the pseudo start switch are set to the end of the unit special figure 2 game of the final time reduction. Not limited to the configuration specified based on the time point, for example, in the jackpot lottery for the right of either the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction and the pending unit special figure 2 game executed after that, the special game transition If you have won the special game transition, the unit that has been won for the special game transition is specified based on the end time of the special figure 2 game, and if you have not won the special game transition, it is reserved. Special Figure 2 based on the last right The configuration may be defined based on the end time of the game.

In addition, by turning off the lighting device (not shown) that was turned on at the start of the unit special figure 2 game (time te1) of the last round of time reduction, the pseudo game area 601F cannot be visually recognized at time te8, or It is in a state where it cannot be clearly seen. Specifically, the illuminance of the illumination is started to decrease from TE5 (for example, 10 seconds) for a predetermined fixed time further than the time te8, the illuminance is gradually decreased, and the game ball is detected by the pseudo start switch. The extinguishing is completed at the time te8 when the invalidation is started. Therefore, in the sub-control board 940, the data defining the voltage corresponding to the illuminance of the lighting device output to the lighting device in the lighting state and the extinguishing state and the program for gradually changing the voltage output to the lighting device are provided. I remember. By gradually dimming the lights, it is possible to notify the player that the period during which the pseudo game can be performed is approaching, and when the pseudo start switch starts disabling the detection of the game ball, the pseudo game area is reached. Occurrence of trouble that the player claims that the right to the unit pseudo game was not granted even though the game ball entered the specific entrance 52V because the 601F was invisible or clearly invisible. Can be suppressed.

In the decorative symbol display device 479, when the normal unit pseudo-game that starts before the time te8 for switching between the normal unit pseudo-game and the short-term unit-pseudo-game and ends after that is finished (time te9). As shown in the lower right image 479j of FIG. 22 (B), the pseudo symbol 64 is moved to the lower right corner while being reduced, the pseudo symbol 64 is displayed in a variable manner from the previous combination, and the pseudo hold information 65 is also reduced. Move to the lower right corner to display. In addition, while enlarging the reduced and displayed decorative symbol 62 to a normal size, the decorative symbol 62 is moved to the center where the pseudo symbol 64 is displayed, and the decorative symbol 62 is moved from the stop symbol for the previous unit special figure 2 game. In addition to the variable display, the special figure 2 hold information 63, which has been reduced and displayed, is also enlarged and displayed in a normal size. Therefore, the sub-control board 940 is configured to store a program for displaying the pseudo symbol 64 by changing or stopping it.

In the decorative symbol display device 479, after the start of the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction, and after acquiring the right of the unit special figure 2 game up to the maximum number, at a predetermined time, a predetermined device, for example, a combination When the entry of the game ball into the continuous operation device 435, the start device 436, or the right start winning device 432 is not detected, the display is returned to the normal effect. As a result, the range of choices made by the player for the display on the decorative pattern display device 479 can be expanded, and it is possible to meet the individual needs of various players such as players who want to enjoy normal production. Become.

Here, a combination of pseudo symbols 64 displayed for each unit pseudo game will be described. As shown in the result history information 66 in the image 479j of FIG. 22 (B), the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction or the pending unit special figure 2 game executed thereafter (mains 1 to 4 in the figure). ), The result of the lottery for the jackpot will be a jackpot that will be in a special game state, or a small hit that will definitely shift to a special game state (hereinafter, also referred to as a special game transition hit without distinguishing them). If so, it is determined by lottery for each unit pseudo game whether or not the combination of the decorative symbols 62 corresponding to the transition to the special game (three sets of the same numbers) and the same combination are displayed by the pseudo symbol 64. When this lottery is won, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays the combination (three sets of the same number) corresponding to the special game transition by the pseudo symbol 64. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays a combination different from the combination corresponding to the special game transition by the pseudo symbol 64. For this reason, the sub-control board 940 is configured to store a program for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to display a combination of pseudo symbols corresponding to the special game transition. As a result, in the lottery for the jackpot for any of the rights of the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction and the pending unit special figure 2 game (ho 1 to ho 4 in the figure) executed thereafter, the special game transition per In the case of winning, it is possible to notify by a more complicated mode than the display mode by the decorative symbol 62 before the result display by the decorative symbol 62, and the unit feature of the final time reduction in which the long-term variable display is performed. FIG. 2 It is possible to improve the playability in the game. In addition, in the big hit lottery for both the right of the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction and the pending unit special figure 2 game to be executed after that, if the special game transition is not won, the pseudo symbol With 64, the combination corresponding to the special game transition (three sets of the same number) is not displayed.

Further, when the combination corresponding to the special game transition is displayed by the pseudo symbol 64, it is a kind of the special game transition, and the number that can be acquired in the special game state is large, or the high probability state or the time saving state after the special game state. Even if you are elected to a superior special gaming state transition, such as when the player shifts to an advantageous state, or the advantageous state continues for a long period of time, the superior special The combination corresponding to the special game transition that is not the game transition (for example, other than the three sets of "3" or "7") is displayed, and the combination corresponding to the superior special game transition in the subsequent unit pseudo-game ( For example, it is decided by lottery whether or not to display "3" or "7"), and if the lottery is won, it is notified that the player has won the superior special state transition. It makes it possible. For this reason, the sub-control board 940 is configured to store a program for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to display a combination of pseudo symbols 64 corresponding to the superior special game transition. If the player has not won the superior special game transition, the pseudo symbol 64 does not display the combination corresponding to the superior special game transition, and the special game is different from the superior special game transition. The corresponding combination per transition is displayed repeatedly. As a result, even if the pseudo symbol 64 displays the combination corresponding to the special game state transition, there is still a possibility that the combination corresponding to the superior special game transition is displayed, which is advantageous. It is possible to play a game while maintaining a sense of expectation for a longer period until the combination corresponding to the special game transition is displayed.

In addition, as an aspect of displaying the combination corresponding to the special game state transition by the pseudo symbol 64, for example, the combination corresponding to the special game state transition is approached according to the progress of the number of executions of the unit pseudo game. The combination of "737-> 747-> 747-> 735-> 767-> 767-> 767-> 777" and the pseudo symbol 64 may be changed. In this case, if a special game transition is won in the big hit lottery for the right of either the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction and the pending unit special figure 2 game to be executed after that, a pseudo The combination of the symbols 64 is changed with a higher probability than when the symbol 64 is not won, and the combination corresponding to the special game transition can be displayed. If the player has not won, the pseudo symbol 64 will not display the combination corresponding to the special game transition.

Further, as an embodiment of displaying the combination corresponding to the special game state transition hit by the pseudo symbol 64, the configuration in which the same or similar combination as the special game transition hit displayed by the decorative symbol 62 is directly displayed by the pseudo symbol 64. By displaying a combination different from the combination per special game transition displayed by the decorative symbol 62 by the pseudo symbol 64, it is definitively notified or suggested that the player has won the special game transition. It may be configured. For example, in the case of winning a special game transition, a combination (for example, "820") corresponding to a loss when displayed by the decorative symbol 62 is set a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) by the pseudo symbol 64. By continuously displaying the unit pseudo game, it is possible to definitively notify the winning, or the winning is continuously displayed for a number of times equal to or less than the number of times of continuous display (for example, 3 times). By generating the display more frequently than in the case of not winning, it is possible to suggest the winning. When this configuration is adopted, the simulated game can be enjoyed for a long time while maintaining a sense of expectation, as compared with the configuration in which the winning of the special game transition is notified by displaying the combination of the pseudo symbols 64 once. Further, for example, in the case of winning a special game transition, a combination corresponding to a loss when displayed by the decorative symbol 62 and a combination corresponding to a predetermined pun (for example, the "best" pun. By displaying "315") with a pseudo symbol 64, it is possible to definitively notify the winning, or when a combination of puns different from the combination of puns for which the winning is confirmed is not won. By generating it more frequently than in, it is possible to suggest the winning. Even in this case, the simulated game can be enjoyed for a long time while maintaining a sense of expectation.

In addition, if the special game transition is won in the big hit lottery for any of the rights of the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction and the pending unit special figure 2 game to be executed after that, any right. It is not limited to the configuration of notifying or suggesting the winning without clarifying whether it is based on or winning, and it may be configured to notify which unit special figure 2 the right of the game is won. .. For example, in the decorative symbol display device, when the decorative symbol 62 deterministically notifies that the player has won the special game transition, the special figure 2 hold information 63 is used together with or after the notification. The predetermined part is displayed in a manner different from the case of indicating the holding state. Specifically, when the result is displayed by the decorative symbol 62, if the special game transition is won in the big hit lottery of the unit special figure 2 game in the final time reduction, the special figure 2 hold information 63 All circles in are displayed in a color (eg gold) or pattern (eg polka dot pattern) different from the normal color (eg black, blue, yellow, green, red) or pattern (eg fill). , Units related to holding rights Special Figure 2 If you win a special game transition in the big hit lottery of the game, the circle corresponding to the winning holding right will be in a color or pattern different from the normal color or pattern. indicate.

In addition, for example, by changing the transition mode of the combination of the pseudo symbols 64 in the period in which the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction is executed, which right the jackpot lottery for which right was won in the special game transition. It may be a configuration for notifying or suggesting. For example, the unit special figure 2 game won per special game transition is the last round of time reduction, the first hold, the second hold, the third hold, and the fourth hold. In contrast to the case where, by displaying the combination corresponding to one special state transition as described above, it is possible to notify the winning, and the special state transition. By displaying the combination that approaches the combination corresponding to, the transition mode that makes it possible to notify the winning, and the combination that is different from the combination corresponding to the special state transition are continuously notified or suggested. It differs among a plurality of types of transition modes, including a transition mode that enables the player to be selected and a transition mode that enables the winning to be notified or suggested by displaying a combination corresponding to a predetermined pun. Correspond the transition mode.

Further, in the progress of the unit pseudo game, the variation display of the pseudo symbol 64 is started, and then the variation of the pseudo symbol 64 is stopped to display the result, and the variation display is performed at the time of displaying the pseudo symbol 64. At the start of each unit pseudo game, the pseudo symbol 64 that is displayed in a variable manner may be stopped, the result may be displayed for a predetermined period, and a new variable display may be continuously started.

Further, the pseudo symbol 64 is not limited to a configuration in which a design different from the decorative symbol 62 related to the second special symbol is used, and a configuration in which the same design as the decorative symbol 62 is used without using a new pseudo symbol 64 may be used. When this configuration is adopted, the mode of variable display by the same decorative symbol 62 is changed in the case of the unit special figure 2 game (for example, the change of the symbol due to the movement of the symbol from top to bottom) and in the case of the unit pseudo game ( For example, it is configured to be different from the change of the symbol due to one rotation at the same place), and the player is clearly notified whether the display is related to the unit pseudo game or the display related to the unit special figure 2 game. Is preferable.

Further, the pseudo symbol 64 is not limited to a configuration in which the same type of symbol (number) as the symbol related to the second special symbol is used, but a symbol of a type different from the symbol related to the second special symbol, for example, an alphabetic character (correct spelling). A big hit is suggested by the occurrence of), a kanji (a big hit is suggested by the completion of a correct four-character compound word), and the like may be used. In this case, the probability that the correctly spelled word will be displayed depending on whether the result of the big hit lottery for the unit special figure 2 game right being executed or pending includes the special game transition hit or not. By changing the probability that the correct four-character compound word is displayed, it is possible to give a learning effect that improves intelligence and to promote learning to correctly understand the information given in the simulated game. Further, in the unit pseudo game, the information is not limited to the configuration in which information is given by the combination of the pseudo symbols 64, and a predetermined image, for example, the character encounters a person, a signboard, an advertisement, etc. for each unit pseudo game while walking or adventuring. It may be configured to give predetermined information according to an image such as the type, size, number, and content of the encountered object.

In addition, in the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction, the display of the reduced decorative symbol 62 and the special figure 2 hold information 63 is not limited to the configuration of returning to the normal display, and when the special game transition is won. May be returned after the end of the special game state based on the winning, or may be returned after the end of all the unit special figure 2 games held at the end of the unit special figure 2 game of the last round of time reduction. Good.

Further, in the unit pseudo game, the decorative symbol display device 479 is configured to display information related to the unit special figure 2 game such as the decorative symbol 62 related to the second special symbol and the holding state of the right of the unit special figure 2 game. The configuration is not limited to this, and the information may not be displayed.

Next, the actions and effects of the configurations related to the simulated game of the pachinko machine 100 described above will be described.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100, a specific entrance 52V is provided, and the decorative symbol display device 479 performs a variable display different from the variable display of the decorative symbol 62, which is executed based on the acquisition of the right of the unit special figure 2 game. However, suggests or announces whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery for the digested and reserved unit special figure 2 game rights acquired before the start of the other fluctuation includes the special game transition hit. The display result is displayed. For this reason, even if the right to the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number and the right to the new unit special figure 2 game cannot be acquired, the game ball is aimed to enter the specific entrance 52V. It is possible to promote a simulated game. As a result, even in a situation where it is not necessary to newly acquire the right of the unit special figure 2 game, the game can be continued without leaving time by the simulated game.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number (when the lottery result is stored up to the predetermined maximum number), the right is acquired. When the game ball enters the right-starting winning device 432 related to the second special symbol used to satisfy the conditions for the game, the back entry regulation that takes an approach-allowed posture that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the specific entrance 52V. It is configured to include a mechanism 51 (easy-to-enter state generating means). Therefore, the lottery result of the lottery based on the establishment of the predetermined starting condition is stored up to the upper limit, and even if the new starting condition is not satisfied, the game ball to the entrance is opened by the establishment of the same condition as the starting condition. By making it easy, it is possible to promote the game aiming at the entry of the game ball into the specific entrance 52V. As a result, even in a situation where it is not necessary to play a game for newly satisfying a predetermined starting condition, the game can be continued without leaving time.

<Protrusion guidance part>
Next, the pachinko machine 100 has a configuration capable of suitably guiding a game ball that flows into the right-starting winning device 432 (see FIG. 7), passes through the right-starting winning device 432, and flows out from the back side of the base 401. The protruding guide portion 81 for guiding the game ball will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 23.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 attached to the base 401 as viewed from the front side, FIG. 23 (A) shows a state before attachment, and FIG. 23 (B) shows the attachment. It shows the later state. Note that, in FIG. 23, as for the base 401, only a part of the portion near the through hole 401H for attaching the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 is cut out in an elliptical shape. Further, FIG. 24 schematically shows a part of the grand prize apparatus unit 430 including the lower grand prize apparatus 433 (see FIG. 7) and the upper grand prize apparatus 434 (see FIG. 7).

As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the protrusion guide portion 81 has a configuration that can be integrated with the right start winning device 432. Specifically, the protrusion guiding portion 81 is composed of a part of the guiding member 80 supported by the right starting winning device 432, and by supporting the guiding member 80 with the right starting winning device 432, the right starting winning device 432 Is integrated with. The detailed structure and arrangement of the protruding guide portion 81 and the guide member 80 will be described later with reference to FIG. 25. The protrusion guide portion 81 is attached to the base 401 in a state of being integrated with the right start winning device 432 in association with the attachment of the right start winning device 432 to the base 401 (game area forming member).

The base 401 to which the protrusion guide portion 81 and the right start winning device 432 is attached is formed by penetrating the plate-shaped portion 401F and the plate-shaped portion 401F forming at least a part of the rear side of the game area in which the game ball flows down. It is provided with a through hole 401H (mounting hole). The right start winning device 432 attached through the through hole 401H is inserted into the through hole 401H from the front side of the base 401, and as can be seen from the comparison between FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), the inside of the through hole 401H. It is provided in a state where a part is arranged in the portion. The right-starting winning device 432 is an internal passage 72 through which the game ball can pass through the game ball that has flowed in through the pair of movable pieces 71 (openings) opened upward so that the game ball flowing down the game area can enter. It is guided to the back side (rear side) with respect to the plate-shaped portion 401F of the base 401 through the (ball passing portion), and then flows out from the right start winning device 432 on the back side of the base 401.

In addition to the through hole 401H for attaching the protrusion guide portion 81 and the right start winning device 432, the substrate 401 is penetrated for attaching the large winning device unit 430 in which the lower winning device 433 and the upper winning device 434 are integrated. Hole 401J is formed. The large winning device unit 430 attached through the through hole 401J is inserted into the through hole 401J from the front side of the base 401, and is provided in a state where a part of the large winning device unit 430 is arranged inside the through hole 401H (see FIG. 24).

In the large winning device unit 430, a receiving passage 430A, which is a passage through which the game balls can pass and can receive the game balls flowing out from the right-starting winning device 432 on the back side of the base 401, opens upward and vertically. It is formed so as to penetrate in the direction. The protrusion guiding unit 81 guides the game ball flowing out through the internal passage 72 of the right-starting winning device 432 so as to flow into the receiving passage 430A of the large winning device unit 430.

Here, the structure and arrangement of the protrusion guide portion 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 attached to the base 401 as viewed from the rear side. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line Y1-Y1 in FIG. 7 showing the installation process of the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81, FIG. 25 (A) shows before installation, and FIG. 25 (B) shows installation. The middle is shown, and FIG. 25 (C) shows after mounting. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line Y2-Y2 in FIG. 7 showing an attachment process of the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81.

As shown in FIG. 24, the protrusion guide portion 81 projects to an outer portion that does not overlap the through hole 401H in the front-rear direction, is arranged at a position that overlaps the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side, and passes through the internal passage 72. The structure is such that the game ball can be guided to the vertically downward side (predetermined direction side) in contact with the game ball. Specifically, the protrusion guide portion 81 is a portion that overlaps the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side, and is the back surface of the base 401 of the right-starting winning device 432 and the large winning device unit 430 that are arranged apart from each other. It is placed in the gap on the side.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the protrusion guide portion 81 receives a large prize from the passage portion 72c that guides the game ball vertically downward on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball in the internal passage 72 of the right start winning device 432. In the device unit 430, the game ball is guided vertically downward toward the receiving passage 430A which is formed at a distance from the vertically downward side of the passage portion 72c of the right start winning device 432 and guides the game ball vertically downward. .. Specifically, the protrusion guide portion 81 is separated from the back surface of the base body 401 by a distance from the back surface of the base body 401, and is substantially parallel to the back surface and has a length in the left-right direction longer than the diameter of the game ball. A part of a pair of side walls 81S extending from the left and right ends of the back wall 81B toward the back surface of the base body 401 so that the distance from the back surface of the base body 401 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and has a plate shape. It is composed of a portion arranged at a position overlapping the rear side with respect to the portion 401F.

The back wall 81B regulates the movement of the game ball in the direction away from the base 401. The pair of side walls 81S regulate the movement of the game ball in the left-right direction. The game ball that has flowed out of the passage portion 72c and then traveled in a direction away from the vertical direction is guided to the vertically downward side by coming into contact with the back wall 81B, the pair of side walls 81S, and the back surface of the base 401.

Here, even when the right start winning device 432 and the large winning device unit 430 are arranged close to each other, the operating frequency of the right starting winning device 432 and the lower large winning device included in the large winning device unit 430 Since the operating frequency of the 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 are different, and the frequency of failure occurrence and the frequency of maintenance and inspection for them are different, they can be installed separately so that they can be individually removed at the time of failure or maintenance and inspection. preferable. In this case, the through hole 401H and the through hole 401J provided in the base 401 are chipped in the plate-shaped portion 401F when they are formed by router processing or when the right start winning device 432 and the large winning device unit 430 are attached. In order to maintain the strength that can prevent this, it is necessary to form them at a distance of a predetermined distance or more. Therefore, even if the right-starting winning device 432 and the large winning device unit 430 are arranged as close as possible, the exit of the passage portion 72c in the right-starting winning device 432 and the entrance of the receiving passage 430A in the large winning device unit 430 The distance will be more than the predetermined distance.

If the protrusion guide portion 81 is not provided, the game ball flowing out from the passage portion 72c may not be allowed to enter the receiving passage 430A, or the game ball flowing out from the passage portion 72c may form the receiving passage 430A and its entrance. By colliding at the corners of the parts, the game ball cannot smoothly enter the receiving passage 430A, or the game ball fitted in the gap between the passage part 72c and the receiving passage 430A and the game deposited on it. There is a high possibility that the ball may block the flow of the game ball from the passage portion 72c to the receiving passage. By providing the protrusion guide portion 81, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of such a problem and to allow the game ball to smoothly flow down from the passage portion 72c to the receiving passage 430A.

When the right start winning device 432 is attached to the base 401, the protrusion guide portion 81 is integrated with the right starting winning device 432 in advance in the through hole 401H from the front side (front side) to the back side (rear side). It is configured so that it can be entered toward. Therefore, the protrusion guide portion 81 can be attached to the base 401 at the same time as the right start winning device 432 is attached.

Here, with reference mainly to FIG. 25, details of attachment of the protrusion guide portion 81 to the substrate 401 will be described. When the right-starting winning device 432 is attached to the substrate 401, the protrusion guiding portion 81 is integrated with the right-starting winning device 432 in advance in the through hole 401H from the front side (front side) to the back side (rear side). The protrusion guide portion 81 can be attached at the same time as the right start winning device 432 is attached. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25A, the guide member 80 including the protrusion guide portion 81 includes a protrusion guide portion 81, a support portion 82 supported by the right start winning device 432, and a protrusion guide portion 81. And a connecting portion 83 for connecting the support portion 82, and the support portion 82 is rotatably supported by the support portion 82 with respect to the right start winning device 432 within a predetermined angle range, and is guided by rotation around the support portion 82. By changing the posture of the member 80, the relative position of the protrusion guide portion 81 with respect to the right start winning device 432 can be changed. As shown in FIG. 25B, the protrusion guide portion 81 is at a position where the protrusion guide portion 81 can pass inside the through hole 401H in a situation where the protrusion guide portion 81 passes inside the through hole 401H (hereinafter, a passing position). Also referred to as: 1st position), and after the protruding guide portion 81 has passed through the through hole 401H, it is displaced so as to project outward from the passing position with respect to the through hole 401H, and is displaced in FIG. 25 (C). ), The outer edge of the through hole 401H is arranged at a position overlapping the rear side of the plate-shaped portion 401F (hereinafter, also referred to as a post-passage position: a second position).

Hereinafter, changes in the position (posture of the guide member 80) of the protrusion guide portion 81 when the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 are attached to the base 401 will be described in chronological order.

As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the guiding member 80 is rotated around the support portion 82 by pressing with a finger or the like, and the protruding guiding portion 81 is passed through the base 401 without protruding from the inside (inner portion) of the through hole 401H. Put it in the middle position. The rear end of the protrusion guide portion 81 is inserted into the through hole 401H in a state where the protrusion guide portion 81 is displaced to the passing position. If the rear end of the protrusion guide portion 81 is inserted into the through hole 401H, as shown in FIG. 25B, the insertion can be continued even if the pressing for maintaining the passing position is stopped, and the protrusion can be continued. The guide portion 81 passes through the through hole 401H while changing the position where a part of the lower end thereof and the peripheral wall of the through hole 401H abut with each other by its own weight. Finally, as shown in FIG. 26C, the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 are inserted through the through hole 401H to a predetermined position, and if the protrusion guide portion 81 passes through the through hole 401H, the guide Due to the rotation of the member 80 around the support portion 82 due to its own weight, the connection portion 83 comes into contact with the through hole 401H, and the protrusion guide portion 81 projects to an outer portion that does not overlap the through hole 401H in the front-rear direction. It is arranged at a position overlapping the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side.

Next, the action and effect of the protrusion guiding portion 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. As shown in FIG. 25, the pachinko machine 100 protrudes when the protrusion guiding portion 81 capable of guiding the game ball in a predetermined direction by contacting the game ball passing through the right start winning device 432 is attached to the base 401. The guide portion 81 can be passed from the front side to the back side of the substrate 401 through the through hole 401H in a state of being integrated with the right start winning device 432, and after passing through the through hole 401H, it passes through the inner portion of the through hole 401H. It is configured so that it can be displaced from the middle position (see FIGS. 25A and 25B) so that it can project to an outer portion that does not overlap with the through hole 401H in the front-rear direction.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 26, the protrusion guide portion 81 is a portion that overlaps the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side, and can be arranged between the right start winning device 432 and the large winning device unit 430. The protruding guide portion 81 arranged in this way enables the game ball that has passed through the right start winning device 432 to overlap the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side, and the receiving passage 430A of the large winning device unit 430. It can be smoothly guided to the vertical side so as to enter the.

Further, it is not necessary to attach the protrusion guide portion 81 by a work different from the attachment of the right start prize device 432, and in the process of attaching the right start prize device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81, the protrusion guide portion for the right start prize device 432 is attached. It is possible to prevent the position of 81 from being displaced. Therefore, the protrusion guide portion 81 can be arranged at a predetermined position with high accuracy, and the protrusion guide portion 81 arranged in this way raises the game ball that has passed through the right start winning device 432 to the predetermined direction side. It can be guided with accuracy.

Further, a large winning device unit 430 attached through a through hole 401J different from the through hole 401H to which the right starting winning device 432 is attached is arranged in the vicinity of the right starting winning device 432, and the large winning device unit 430 and the right starting winning device 432 are arranged. Even if only a narrow space can be secured in the portion that overlaps the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side, it is possible to arrange the protrusion guide portion 81 in the narrow space, and in the narrow space. , It becomes possible to guide the game ball that has passed through the right-starting winning device 432 toward the receiving passage 430A formed in the large winning device unit 430. Therefore, the relative position between the internal passage 72 in the right starting winning device 432 and the receiving passage 430A of the large winning device unit 430, for example, the distance between the exit of the internal passage 72 and the entrance of the receiving passage 430A, or the distance from the exit of the internal passage 72. It is possible to reduce restrictions on the outflow direction of the game ball and the inflow direction of the game ball to the entrance of the receiving passage 430A, the degree of freedom regarding the position where the right start winning device 432 is arranged, and the route of the internal passage 72 in the right start winning device 432. It also makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom in design.

Here, another characteristic configuration of the guiding member 80 including the protruding guiding portion 81 will be described.

The guide member 80 has a configuration in which the support portion 82 supported by the right start winning device 432 is supported on the front side of the base 401 as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, and the back side of the base 401 and the back side of the base 401 Compared with the case of supporting by the inner portion of the through hole 401H, the distance from the support portion 82 to the protrusion guide portion 81 is lengthened to secure a wide range of motion of the protrusion guide portion 81, and the movable range of the protrusion guide portion 81 is widened in the front-rear direction with respect to the through hole 401H. The configuration is such that the amount of protrusion of the protrusion guide portion 81 that protrudes to the outer portion that does not overlap can be increased.

Further, the guide member 80 changes the position of the protruding guide portion 81 (posture of the guide member 80) after the right start winning device 432 is fixed to the plate-shaped portion 401F of the base 401 by a screw or the like (not shown). It is configured to have a position regulating unit 84 to prevent the above. Specifically, the guiding member 80 projects downward from the connecting portion 83 as the position restricting portion 84, and a projecting piece that can come into contact with the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 401F is formed as shown in FIG. 24. There is. As a result, the guide member 80 is rotated around the support portion 82, that is, the protrusion guide portion 81, unless the right start winning device 432 and the guide member 80 are moved in the direction of pulling out from the through hole 401H. You will not be able to change the position of. Further, by providing the position regulating unit 84, even when the rotation property of the guiding member 80 with respect to the right starting winning device 432 is reduced due to its own weight, the right starting winning device 432 and the guiding member 80 are inserted into the through hole 401H. In the process of inserting, the position regulating portion 84 comes into contact with the plate-shaped portion 401F, so that the protrusion guiding portion 81 can be displaced from the passing position to the passing position.

In the above, the protruding guide portion 81 forms a guide path 81A that guides the game ball discharged in the direction deviated from the vertical direction from the passage portion 72c extending in the vertical direction in the right start winning device 432 to the vertically downward side. Although the configuration has been described as an example, a configuration in which a passage that is inclined or curved with respect to the vertical direction is formed and a game ball is guided along the passage in a direction different from the vertical direction, or a passage portion 72c. A wall inclined with respect to the vertical direction may be formed vertically below the exit, and the game ball may be made to collide with the wall to guide the game ball in a direction different from the vertical direction.

Further, in the above description, a configuration in which the guide member 80 is rotated around the support portion 82 to change the relative position of the protrusion guide portion 81 with respect to the support portion 82 and the right start winning device 432 will be described. However, the support portion 82 is non-rotatably supported by the right start winning device 432, but the connection portion 83 connecting the protrusion guide portion 81 and the support portion 82 has a flexible structure, and the connection portion 83 The relative position of the protrusion guide portion 81 may be changed by bending the protrusion guide portion 81 so that the protrusion guide portion 81 can pass through the through hole 401H.

Further, in the above description, the configuration in which the protrusion guide portion 81 is displaced in the vertical direction in the front view by rotation about the left-right direction along the surface of the base 401 as an example has been described, but the surface of the base 401 has been described. The protrusion guide portion 81 may be displaced in the left-right direction or the oblique direction in the front view by rotation with the rotation axis in a direction different from the left-right direction along the above. Further, in the above description, the configuration in which the protrusion guiding portion 81 is displaced by rotation about a predetermined direction as a rotation axis has been described as an example, but when the guiding member 80 linearly moves in a predetermined direction, it protrudes. The guide portion 81 may be displaced.

Further, in the above description, the guide member 80 has been described by exemplifying a configuration in which the support portion 82 is sandwiched between the front member 73 and the intermediate member 74 constituting the right start winning device 432 so as to be non-detachably integrated. The guide member 80 may be configured such that, for example, the right start winning device 432 and the guide member 80 can be temporarily engaged with each other, and can be detachably integrated with the right start winning device 432.

Further, in the above, the friction with respect to the rotation of the support portion 82 is set large so that the position of the protrusion guide portion 81 (posture of the guide member 80) with respect to the right start winning device 432 can be maintained independently, and the base 401 is started right. In the process of inserting the winning device 432 and the guiding member 80, the position regulating portion 84 is brought into contact with the plate-shaped portion 401F or another member (not shown) provided on the plate-shaped portion 401F, so that the posture of the guiding member 80 May be configured to displace the protrusion guiding portion 81 to the position after passing.

Further, in the above, in order to guide the game ball to the exit of the internal passage 72 (exit of the passage portion 72c) in the large winning device unit 430 and the entrance of the receiving passage 430A in the right starting winning device 432, the exit of the internal passage 72. Although the configuration in which the protrusion guide portion 81 capable of guiding the game ball is provided between the portion and the entrance of the receiving passage 430A and overlapping the plate-shaped portion 401F on the rear side is illustrated, the protrusion guide portion has been described. In addition to the 81, the game ball is formed in the inner portion (the portion that does not overlap the plate-shaped portion on the rear side) that is continuously formed in the protrusion guide portion 81 and overlaps the through hole 401H and the through hole 401J in the front-rear direction. It may be configured to include a non-protruding guide portion that can be guided.

Further, in the above, when the right-starting winning device 432 is attached, the protruding guiding portion 81 can pass through the through hole 401H by changing the relative position of the protruding guiding portion 81 with respect to the right-starting winning device 432. Although the relative position between the right start winning device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 does not change, the angle at which the right start prize device 432 and the protrusion guide portion 81 are inserted is set when the right start prize device 432 is attached. The protrusion guide portion 81 may be configured to pass through the through hole 401H by changing the protrusion in the front-rear direction due to the insertion.

Further, in the above, once the right start winning device 432 is attached to the base 401, the right starting winning device 432 and the guide member 80 cannot be removed by operating the right starting winning device 432 from the front side. Although it is configured, the protrusion guide portion 81 can be moved upward as the right start winning device 432 moves in the direction opposite to that at the time of installation, and the right start winning device 432 is operated from the front side to win a right start. The device 432 and the protrusion guiding portion 81 (guidance member 80) may be detachable. Further, it is provided with a mechanism capable of displacementing the protrusion guide portion 81 in contact with a part constituting the protrusion guide portion 81 or the guide member 80, and the right start winning device 432 is pulled out based on the operation on the mechanism. It may be a configuration that enables this.

Further, in the above, the protrusion guide portion 81 (guidance member 80) is integrated with the right start winning device 432 not only during the attachment process but also after the attachment, but the protrusion guide portion 81 is attached. Later, it may be configured to be separated from the right start winning device 432. In the case of this configuration, when the right start winning device 432 is to be removed from the base 401 in the inspection or replacement of the right start winning device 432, the right starting winning device is kept engaged with the protrusion guide portion 81. It is also possible to remove only the 432.

Further, in the above, the protrusion guide portion 81 that can be attached to the right start winning device 432 in an integrated state with the right start winning device 432 and can guide the game ball that has passed through the right start winning device 432 is provided. Although the configuration to be provided has been described as an example, in place of or in addition to the protrusion guide portion 81, at least one other winning device, for example, general winning devices 439A, 439B, upper middle starting winning device 431A, lower middle starting It is attached in a state of being integrated with the winning device 431B, the lower winning device 433, and the upper winning device 434, and can guide the game ball that has passed through the target winning device to be integrated, and is the same as the protrusion guiding portion 81. The protrusion guide portion may be provided in the form of the above. Further, not only the various winning devices that contribute to the acquisition of the game value, but also the device that does not contribute to the acquisition of the game value may be provided with the protrusion guidance unit having the same shape as the protrusion guidance unit 81.

Further, in the above, the configuration is not limited to the configuration of communicating with the collection / discharge passage provided on the back surface side of the base 401 (game board 400), but also the configuration of communicating with the passage or region provided in the intermediate block 103 or the rear block 104. Good. For example, when the winning opening to the right-starting winning device 432 is used as a special entrance, it may be configured to communicate with a passage leading to the simulated game area 601F instead of the collection / discharging passage.

Further, in the above, the position of the protrusion guide portion 81 (the posture of the guide member 80) is changed in the process of attaching the right start winning device 432 to the base 401, but the position is arranged on the back side of the game board 400. In the process of attaching a member (not shown) forming the collection / discharge passage to the game board 400, the position of the protrusion guide portion 81 is changed by contact with the member, or the intermediate block 103 in which the game board 400 is arranged. On the other hand, in the process of closing the rear block 104, the position of the protrusion guiding portion 81 may be changed by contact with a member (not shown) constituting the rear block 104.

Further, in the above, the game ball having a pair of movable pieces 71 opened upward so that the game ball flowing down the game area can enter and an internal passage 72 through which the game ball can pass, and passing through the internal passage 72. Illustrates a configuration in which a protrusion guiding portion 81 capable of guiding a game ball flowing out of the right starting winning device 432 is provided for a right starting winning device 432 that guides the ball to the rear side with respect to the plate-shaped portion 401F of the base 401. As described above, the base body 401 has a game ball that has an opening that opens downward so that the game ball can be discharged in the game area and an internal passage (ball passage portion) through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball that passes through the internal passage 72. A protrusion guide that can be attached to a device that guides the plate-shaped portion 401F of the (game area component) to the rear side in an integrated state with the device and can guide the game ball that flows into the device. A configuration may be provided in which the portion 81 is provided.

<Penetration guidance part>
Next, the pachinko machine 100 is configured to include a penetration guiding portion 90 that enables the game board 400 to suitably guide the game ball that has entered the central structure 420 to the front side (front side) of the base 401. .. Hereinafter, the penetration guide portion 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 30. FIG. 27 is a front view showing the vicinity of the penetration guiding portion 90 that guides the game ball that has entered the central structure 420 above the upper middle start winning device 431A. 28 is a cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of the penetration guide portion 90, FIG. 28 (A) shows a vertical cross section of Y3-Y3 in FIG. 27, and FIG. 28 (A) crosses X1-X1 in FIG. 27. Shows a face.

As shown in FIG. 27, the penetration guiding portion 90 provides a passage (hereinafter, referred to as a short-circuit guide passage 422) provided in the back of the curved rolling stage 421 that rolls the game ball in the central structure 420. The passing game ball is flowed out from the vicinity above the upper middle start winning device 431A to the front side of the base 401 through the penetration guidance portion 90 (game ball guidance portion) formed so as to penetrate the base 401.

In the game board 400, as a path through which the game ball can enter the upper middle start winning device 431A, in addition to the path guided through the penetration guiding portion 90, the game ball flowing down the front side of the base 401 is centrally structured. A route is also formed in which the upper middle start winning device 431A can be entered by guidance such as a nail 411 (see FIG. 7) provided around the body 420. As described above, since another path capable of entering the upper middle start winning device 431A is formed, even if the vehicle is guided through the penetration guiding portion 90, the upper middle starting winning device 431A can be entered. It may not be possible. Therefore, as will be described later, by forming the penetration guiding portion 90 at a suitable position and in a suitable shape, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event such as the inability to enter the upper middle start winning device 431A. It is possible.

As shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the substrate 401 is provided with a central through hole 401M through which the central structure 420 is inserted and a part of the central structure 420 is arranged inside. The penetration guide portion 90 is formed in the central through hole 401M. The penetration guidance portion 90 guides the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 422E of the short-circuit guide passage 422 on the back side of the base 401 and has entered the penetration guidance portion 90 to the front side of the base 401. Specifically, the side walls 91L which extend in the vertical direction of the base 401 as the penetration guide portion 90 in the central through hole 401M and face the left and right sides with a space capable of inserting the member constituting the outlet 422E of the short-circuit guide passage 422. , 91R and the left and right protruding walls 92L, 92R that project from the lower end side of each side wall 91L, 91R in the opposite direction of the left and right side walls 91L, 91R (left and right direction of the base 401) to support the lower side of the game ball. It forms a bottom wall 93 that connects the lower ends of the protruding walls 92L and 92R.

In the penetration guide portion 90, the shapes of the left and right protruding walls 92L and 92R (a part of the peripheral wall of the central through hole 401M) that support the game ball are changed from the back side to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 and the base 401. It is configured in a shape that can be advanced. Specifically, the shapes of the two protruding walls 92L and 92R are increased so that the distance between the two protruding walls 92L and 92R increases from the back side to the front side of the substrate 401. The shape has a different amount of protrusion. By supporting the lower side of the game ball with the left and right protruding walls 92L and 92R, it is possible to guide the game ball from the back side to the front side of the base 401 based on the weight of the game ball. ..

Further, in the game board 400, a passage (a passage vertically downward with respect to a path through which the game ball can travel from the back side to the front side of the base 401 by the penetration guiding portion 90 is performed above the upper middle start winning device 431A ( In the following, two entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R (entrance constituents) constituting the entrance of the winning guide passage 411P are provided. Each entrance configuration nail 411L, 411R constitutes the entrance portion of the winning opening of the upper middle starting winning device 431A, and is arranged at a position closer to the upper side (distance less than the diameter of the game ball) with respect to the upper middle starting winning device 431A. ing. When the game ball flowing out of the penetration guide portion 90 enters the entrance formed by the two entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R, it enters the winning opening of the upper middle starting winning device 431A through the winning guide passage 411P.

Although the entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R are configured to provide the winning guide passage 411P communicating with the winning opening of the upper middle starting winning device 431A, a member different from the nail is used as the entrance component, and the upper middle starting winning device 431A A passage for guiding the game ball may be provided at the winning opening. Further, the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R and the winning guide passage 411P are not provided, and the upper middle starting winning apparatus 431A is arranged so that the winning opening is located at a position corresponding to the entrance formed by the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R. Alternatively, a starting winning device having another structure may be arranged so that the position corresponding to the entrance is the position of the winning opening.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the left and right protruding walls 92L and 92R that support the game ball will be described in detail. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of the shape of the penetration guide portion 90.

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the left protruding wall 92L (right protruding wall 92R) descends to the lower right side (lower left side), and has a curved surface portion 92a that can come into contact with the game ball and a curved surface portion. A horizontal surface portion 92b extending in the horizontal direction (left-right direction of the base 401) connecting the upper end of the 92a and the left side wall 91L (right side side wall 91R), and a vertical direction (base) connecting the lower end of the curved surface portion 92a and the bottom wall 93. It includes a vertical facing portion 92c extending in the vertical direction of 401). In FIG. 28, in order to facilitate understanding of the shapes of the protruding walls 92L and 92R, the boundary between the curved surface portion 92a and the horizontal plane portion 92b and the boundary between the curved surface portion 92a and the horizontal plane portion 92b are narrowed. It is shown by a solid line, and the position where it can come into contact with the game ball is shown by a thick alternate long and short dash line CL.

The curved surface portion 92a of each of the protruding walls 92L and 92R has a shape forming an arc in a cross section formed by a boundary between the front surface and the back surface of the base 401 and an arbitrary plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the base 401. Therefore, the distance between the arcs on the left and right protruding walls 92L and 92R increases from the back side to the front side of the base 401. By supporting the game ball with the curved surface portions 92a of the left and right protruding walls 92L and 92R formed in such a shape, the penetration guiding portion 90 guides the game ball from the back side to the front side of the base 401. It is possible.

Further, the curved surface portion 92a of the left protruding wall 92L (right protruding wall 92R) is a quarter on the upper left side (upper right side) with respect to the virtual circle VKL (virtual circle VKR) at the boundary with the front surface of the substrate 401. The shape is contoured by a circular arc. This virtual circle VKL (virtual circle VKR) is centered on the placement position VCL (placement position VCR) of the left entrance configuration nail 411L (right entrance configuration nail 411R), and after the formation of the central through hole 401M, the left entrance configuration nail The radius is the minimum spacing RK (for example, 4.5 mm) required from the viewpoint of strength when planting 411L (right entrance configuration nail 411R). Further, the horizontal surface portion 92b of the left protruding wall 92L (right protruding wall 92R) has a shape contoured by a horizontal tangent to the virtual circle VKL (virtual circle VKR), and the left protruding wall 92L (right protruding wall) The vertical facing portion 92c of 92R) has a shape whose contour is a tangent line in the vertical direction with respect to the virtual circle VKL (virtual circle VKR). As a result, the penetration guidance portion 90 secures the distance between the protruding walls 92L and 92R with respect to the arrangement position where the entrance component nails 411L and 411R are to be planted at the minimum distance RK or more, and prevents damage to the base body 401 during manufacturing. The game ball that has advanced through the penetration guidance portion 90 can be discharged from the most vertically lower side.

The protruding walls 92L and 92R are not limited to the case where each curved surface portion 92a has a shape having a quarter-circular arc as an outline on the surface on the front side of the base 401, and each on the surface on the front side of the base 401. It has a contour shape that touches the virtual circles VKL and VKR but does not enter the inside of each virtual circle VKL and VKR, and the contact point between the contour line and each virtual circle VKL and VKR touches the contour line most vertically above. If the shape is the contact PC1 (see FIG. 30) with the game ball (see the game ball PB1 in FIG. 30), the game ball that has advanced through the penetration guiding portion 90 is the most popular while preventing the base 401 from being damaged during manufacturing. It can flow out from the vertically lower side.

As described above, the central through hole 401M to which the central structure 420 is attached in the base 401 is provided with a penetration guide portion 90 formed in a shape that allows the game ball to advance to the front side of the base 401, and penetrates the lower side of the game ball. It is configured to be supported and guided by the guiding portion 90. As a result, a passage for advancing the game ball from the back side to the front side of the base 401 is formed in a tubular shape or a gutter shape as a part of the central structure 420, and the thickness of the member forming the passage and the central penetration of the member. Compared with the case where the game ball is supported through the gap for inserting through the hole 401M, the game ball can be guided while being supported on the lower side inside the central through hole 401M, and is formed in the vicinity of the through guide portion 90. It is possible to let the game ball flow out from the penetration guide portion 90 at a position close to the entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R and the upper middle start winning device 431A.

In this way, by letting the game ball flow out from the penetration guide portion 90 to a position close to the entrance constituent nails 411L, 411R and the upper middle start winning device 431A, the winning opening of the upper middle starting winning device 431A and the game ball are guided to it. The flow distance until entering the entrance of the passage (hereinafter referred to as the winning guide passage 411P) becomes shorter, and the flow direction from the penetration guidance portion 90 toward the entrance of the winning guidance passage 411P and the winning opening of the upper middle starting winning device 431A On the other hand, even if the outflow is in a deviated direction, it is possible to prevent the nails from colliding with the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R, and even if the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R are collided with each other, it is possible to prevent the nails from bouncing back in a direction not entering the winning guide passage 411P. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the omission of the game ball from entering the penetration guidance portion 90 into the upper middle start winning device 431A.

Further, since the flow-down distance after flowing out from the penetration guiding portion 90 can be shortened, the game ball flowing out from the penetrating guiding portion 90 bypasses the periphery of the central structure 420 and flows down in the vicinity of the inlet constituent nails 411L and 411R. It is also possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of events such as collision with the game ball that has come and not entering the winning guide passage 411P. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the omission of the game ball from entering the penetration guidance portion 90 into the upper middle start winning device 431A.

Further, by supporting the game ball traveling through the penetration guiding portion 90 at two points by the two protruding walls 92, the game ball moves in the left-right direction (relative to the traveling direction) in the traveling process from the back side to the front side of the base 401. It is possible to suppress the deviation in the vertical direction), and it is highly accurate in the direction from the penetration guidance portion 90 toward the entrance of the winning guide passage 411P (the gap between the two entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R) and the winning opening of the upper middle starting winning device 431A. Can be leaked with. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the omission of the game ball from entering the penetration guidance portion 90 into the upper middle start winning device 431A.

In the above, each of the protruding walls 92L and 92R has a configuration in which the contour of the curved surface portion 92a in the cross section perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the base 401 has an arc shape, but the contour has a curved shape curved in a non-arc shape. It may have a certain configuration.

Further, in the above, the protruding walls 92L and 92R have a curved surface portion 92a as a portion for supporting the game ball, but the protruding walls 92L and 92R have a cross section perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the base 401. It may have an inclined surface portion (not shown) having a linear contour, and the distance between the inclined surface portions on the left and right protruding walls may increase from the back surface side to the front side of the substrate 401.

Further, in the above, the protruding walls 92L and 92R are configured to include a horizontal plane portion 92b continuous with the curved surface portion 92a and a vertical plane portion 92c, but the protruding walls 92L and 92R are horizontal planes or vertical planes. It may be formed by a curved surface connecting the left and right side walls 91L and 91R and the bottom wall 93 without providing a portion or providing any flat portion.

Further, in the above, the protruding walls 92L and 92R are configured to include a curved surface portion 92a, a horizontal plane portion 92b, and a vertical surface portion 92c, but have a stepped shape having a horizontal plane portion and a vertical portion intersecting at substantially right angles. It may be configured to form a protruding wall.

Further, in the above, the game ball traveling through the penetration guiding portion 90 is supported by the left and right projecting walls 92 at two points, and the configuration is such that the lateral shake in the traveling process can be suppressed, but the two projecting walls 92 It may be supported by the bottom wall 93 at three points, or it may be supported by the bottom wall 93 without providing the left and right protruding walls 92. For example, the penetration guidance portion 90 is formed by two side walls facing each other on the left and right at a distance wider than the diameter of the game ball extending downward in the central through hole 401M, and a bottom wall connecting the lower ends of the two side walls. It may be a configuration to be formed. In the case of this configuration, the bottom wall has a shape that inclines downward from the back side to the front side of the base 401 so that the game ball can move from the back side to the front side of the base 401. The bottom wall is not limited to the case where it descends linearly from the back side to the front side, and may have a shape that descends by bending or bending, and the shape in the left-right direction is also a linear shape. The shape may be curved with a radius of curvature larger than the radius of the game ball.

Further, in the above, the through guide portion 90 is provided in the central through hole 401M through which the central structure 420 is inserted, but in place of or in addition to the through guide portion 90, in order to insert another device or member. It may be provided in the through hole formed in the base 401, or the penetration guide portion 90 for flowing out the game ball may be provided above the upper middle start winning device 431A, but the upper middle starting winning device 431A may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, the game ball may be configured to flow out above other devices or members.

Further, in the above, the game ball that has flowed into the upper middle start winning device 431A inserted through the central through hole 401M and is guided to the back side of the base 401 is introduced from the penetration guiding portion 90 formed in the central through hole 401M. Although it is configured to flow out to the front side of the substrate, the game ball that has entered the device or member inserted through the predetermined through hole and is guided to the back side of the substrate 401 is a through hole different from the predetermined through hole. For example, it may be configured to flow out to the front side of the substrate 401 from a penetration guide portion provided in a through hole through which another device or member is inserted or a dedicated through hole.

<Relative position between the penetration guide 90 and the entrance component nails 411L and 411R>
Next, the outflow position of the game ball flowing out to the front side of the plate-shaped portion 401F and the two entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R forming the entrance of the winning guide passage 411P in which the entry to the upper middle starting winning device 431A is confirmed. The relative position of is described.

As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R have heights located above the lower end of the game ball to be output from the penetration guiding portion 90 to the front side of the base 401 in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. It is located in. Specifically, the output position is a position in which the game ball traveling through the penetration guidance portion 90 and the game ball can be seen in frontal view with respect to the boundary between the curved surface portion 92a and the front surface of the base 401. The penetration guidance portion 90 so that the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position is substantially the same as the height position of the central portion PKa at the tip of the nail shaft of each inlet constituent nail 411L, 411R. The position and shape of each protruding wall 92 (outline shape of the central through hole 401M) are designed.

The penetration guidance portion 90 has a configuration in which the output position of the game ball is located below each of the entrance-constituting nails 411L and 411R, specifically, the most at the tip of the nail shaft of each of the entrance-constituting nails 411L and 411R. The configuration may be such that it is located below the height position of the upper end portion. Further, although not shown, a central panel 220 (rear plate 223) provided on the front block 102 is arranged in front of each of the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R with a slight interval (for example, 2 mm). The game ball does not come into contact with the nail head formed at the tip of the nail shaft in each entrance configuration nail 411L, 411R, but the interval is larger than a predetermined interval, or the nail head When a configuration is adopted in which the radius is large and the game ball can come into contact with the nail heads of the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R, the output position of the game ball is set to that of the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R. It may be formed so as to be located below the height position of the uppermost end portion of the nail head.

In this way, by forming the penetration guide portion 90 so that the height position HB at the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position is lower than the inlet constituent nails 411L and 411R, the ball flows out from the penetration guide portion 90. As a configuration that can suppress the game ball from colliding with the entrance component nails 411L and 411R, and even if it collides, it can be brought into contact with the vicinity of the left and right ends of the game ball and can be suppressed from bouncing back in a direction that does not enter the winning guide passage 411P. There is. As a result, the width of the upper middle start winning device 431A formed by the entrance component nails 411L and 411R is brought closer, and the probability that the game ball that does not pass through the penetration guiding portion 90 enters the upper middle starting winning device 431A is set low. Also, it is possible to reduce the entry omission of the game ball from the penetration guidance portion 90 to the upper middle start winning device 431A.

In the above, the penetration guiding portion 90 has the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position substantially the same as the height position of the central portion PKa at the tip of the nail shafts of the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R. However, from the configuration in which the nail shaft is formed so as to be lower than the height position of the central portion PKb in the center in the axial direction, or from the height position of the central portion PKc at the base of the nail shaft with the base 401. In this configuration, the game ball flowing out from the penetration guide portion 90 may collide with one of the entrance configuration nails 411L or 411R, or even if it collides, the winning guide passage 411P may be formed. It is possible to further suppress the bounce in the direction of not entering. Further, when the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position is formed to be lower than the height position of the central portion PKb on the nail axis, the ball flows out from the penetration guide portion 90. Even if the game ball bypasses the peripheral edge of the central structure 420 without entering the central structure 420 and collides with the game ball that has flowed down toward the upper middle start winning device 431A, the detoured game ball , Since it collides beyond the upper part of any of the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R, it can be brought into contact with the upper hemisphere of the game ball that has flowed out from the penetration guidance portion 90. In this case, the game ball that has flowed out from the penetration guidance portion 90 is likely to be pushed into the entrance of the winning guide passage 411P. Further, if the configuration is such that the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position is lower than the height position of the central portion PKc on the nail axis, the game ball flowing out from the penetration guiding portion 90. However, even if the game ball collides with the game ball that has bypassed the central structure 420, the game ball that has flowed out from the penetration guide portion 90 comes into contact with one of the entrance component nails 411L and 411R and moves beyond them. It is also possible to suppress.

In this way, as the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position becomes lower, the game ball flowing out from the penetration guiding portion 90 is passed between the left and right entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R to pass the winning guide passage 411P. It is possible to improve the accuracy of entering the upper middle start winning device 431A.

In addition, the player is shown how the game ball enters the winning guide passage 411P where the inflow of the game ball into the upper middle start winning device 431A is confirmed, and gives the player a sense of satisfaction that a predetermined right or profit can be obtained. From the viewpoint, the penetration guiding portion 90 has a configuration in which the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB located at the output position is higher than the height position of the central portion PKc at the base of the nail shaft with the base 401. Is preferable.

Further, in the above, the relative position between the height position HB of the game ball PB output from the penetration guidance portion 90 and the entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R is adjusted according to the shape and arrangement of the penetration guidance portion 90. In addition to adjusting the shape and arrangement of the penetration guide 90, the angle at which the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R are planted can be changed, and the height position of the tip of the bent nail or curved nail is the base 401. By planting the nails so that they are higher than the planting position in the above, the relative position between the height position of the game ball output from the penetration guide 90 and the height position of each entrance component nail 411L, 411R is adjusted. There may be.

Further, in the above, the penetration guide portion 90 is provided in the central through hole 401M, but the height position HB of the lower end of the game ball PB to be output from the penetration guide portion 90 is lower than the entrance configuration nails 411L and 411R. As long as the penetration guide portion 90 and the entrance structure nails 411L and 411R are provided in the through guide portion 90, the penetration guide portion 90 is formed as a part of the central structure 420 and may be arranged inside the central through hole 401M. Good.

Here, another characteristic configuration of the penetration guiding portion 90 will be described with reference to FIG. 30 together with FIG. 29. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing the behavior of the game ball flowing out from the penetration guidance portion 90.

As shown in FIG. 29, the penetration guide portion 90 does not allow the bottom wall 93 to enter the inside of the virtual circle VKL and the virtual circle VKR on the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 401F of the base 401, and the central through hole The structure is such that the minimum distance RH (for example, 3.0 mm) required from the viewpoint of strength when forming the 401M and the through hole 401N or more is separated from the through hole 401N. Further, in the penetration guiding portion 90, the vertical facing portions 92c of the protruding walls 92L and 92R extend downward on the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 401F while maintaining the shortest distance between the left and right curved surface portions 92a. The width of the bottom wall 93 in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the shortest distance between the left and right curved surface portions 92a. As shown in FIG. 30, the game ball guided by the penetration guiding portion 90 is guided forward from the output position (game ball PB), and is curved at the boundary between the curved surface portion 92a and the front surface of the base 401. It is in contact with the contact PC1 of the contour portion of the surface portion 92a (game ball PB1), and is guided forward and downward until it is in contact with the contact PC2 of the bottom wall 93 in the state of being in contact with the contour portion (game ball PB2). In this guidance process, the entrance of the winning guide passage 411P formed by the entrance constituent nails 411L and 411R is guided so that a part of the rear side of the game ball is kept located inside the penetration guidance portion 90. It is possible to guide with high accuracy in the specified direction (vertically downward). Further, in this guidance process, even if the ball collides with the game ball that has flowed down toward the upper middle start winning device 431A by bypassing the peripheral edge of the central structure 420 without entering the central structure 420, the bypass has been made. The game ball can come into contact with the front hemisphere of the game ball guided by the penetration guiding portion 90 in order to flow down the front side of the plate-shaped portion 401F on the front side. Further, considering that the detoured game ball can be brought into contact with the detoured game ball on the upper hemisphere as described above, the game ball guided by the penetration guiding portion 90 is moved in the left-right direction from the detoured game ball. Even if a force is applied, the contact with the curved surface portion 92a makes it easier to move to the front lower side that enters the entrance of the winning guide passage 411P.

The penetration guiding portion 90 sets the height position HC1 at the center of the game ball (game ball PB2) which is in contact with the contour portion of the bottom wall 93 at the boundary between the bottom wall 93 and the front surface of the base 401 in the vertical direction. , Each entrance configuration It is preferable that the configuration is lower than the nails 411L and 411R (from the height position of the uppermost end portion at the tip of the nail shaft), and the configuration is lower than the height position of the central portion PKb or the nail shaft. It is more preferable that the structure is lower than the height position of the central portion PKc at the base of the base 401.

Further, the penetration guiding portion 90 is a game ball (game) that is in contact with the contour portion of the bottom wall 93 (contour portion of the penetration guidance portion 90) at the boundary between the bottom wall 93 and the front surface of the base 401 at the lowermost position in the vertical direction. It is preferable that the height position HC2 at the center of the sphere PB3) is lower than the height position of the central portion PKb, and is lower than the height position of the central portion PKc at the base of the nail shaft with the base 401. The configuration is more preferable.

In the above, the vertical facing portions 92c of the protruding walls 92L and 92R extend downward on the front surface of the plate-shaped portion 401F while maintaining the shortest distance between the left and right curved surface portions 92a. The distance between the vertical facing portions 92c of the left and right protruding walls 92L and 92R may be narrowed toward the downward side.

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

(1) In the above embodiment, as the time information indicating the time when the person can leave the seat in the smoking information, the start time information 22 indicating the time until the special gaming state is started is adopted, and the start time thereof. Not limited to the information 22, the information may be any information corresponding to the time until the special game state is started. For example, it is confirmed immediately before the special game state is started and the jackpot symbols are aligned by the decorative symbols. It may be information indicating the time until it is displayed, or information indicating the time until the behavior of aligning the jackpot symbols by the decorative symbols is started. In this case, in general, if you return to your seat on time, you can comfortably start the game in the special game state after enjoying the state in which the jackpot symbols are aligned and the behavior in which they are aligned.

(2) In the above embodiment, smoking information is started from a round (7th round) in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small after a round (3rd to 6th rounds) in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is large. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the configuration starts from the round with a large number of prize balls (6th round) immediately before the round with a small number of prize balls (7th round). Good. This configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing another example of the notification mode of smoking information in the special gaming state. FIG. 18 (A) is a round with a large number of prize balls (3rd to 6th rounds), and FIGS. 18 (B) and 18 (C) are executed after a round with a large number of prize balls. The rounds in which the number of prize balls acquired is small (7th to 10th rounds) and FIG. 18 (D) show the mode of notifying smoking information after the round in which the number of prize balls acquired is small. Further, FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of displaying smoking information in a special gaming state.

As shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B), the notification of smoking information is started with the start of the sixth round (td8). At this time, as shown in FIG. 19, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays the same smoking information as shown in FIG. In this smoking information, as auxiliary information 27 due to the earlier start round, information 27a for the sixth round, specifically, information indicating the maximum duration for the sixth round and information indicating the specified number thereof. , Information indicating a suitable leaving timing in the sixth round is additionally displayed.

(3) In the above embodiment, if a pseudo 10R jackpot is won by a jackpot lottery for the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol acquired during the special gaming state, smoking is displayed until the end of the special gaming state. However, it is not limited to this configuration, and the smoking display in this special game state is displayed until the start of the next special game state, which is the earliest of the rounds in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the next special game state is large. The configuration may be extended to the start of the round to be executed, or to the start of the round with a small number of acquisitions immediately before the round. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18 (C) to 18 (D), the game is acquired in addition to the period (td15 to td16) in which the ending effect (ED effect) in the special game state is performed. Over the period of the unit game (td17 to td18) based on the right related to the second special symbol and the period (td18 to td19) in which the opening effect (abbreviated as OP effect in the figure) in the next special game state is performed. And display smoking information. Further, the smoking information will continue to be displayed in the first round (td19 to td20) and the second round (td20 to td21) in the next special game state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19, the decorative symbol display device 479 displays the same smoking information as shown in FIG. 17, but in this smoking information, since the display is extended, the auxiliary information 27 As a result, information 27b for the unit game related to the second special symbol, information 27c for the opening in the next special game state, information 27d for the first round, and information 27d for the second round are additionally displayed.

(4) In the above embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the round is different by changing the specified number, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the prize ball magnification in the round is different by changing the prize ball magnification in the round. The number of prize balls that can be obtained may be different. This configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the operation of the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 in the special gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 20, in each round from the third round to the sixth round, the lower prize winning device 433 set with a high prize ball magnification (10 times) is operated, and in the other rounds, the prize ball is operated. The upper prize winning device 434 set at a low magnification (2 times) is operated.

(5) In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 can secure a fixed time of a predetermined time or longer (for example, 4 minutes in the normal gaming state and 3 seconds in the special gaming state), smoking information. However, the configuration is not limited to the case where the minimum time, which is a condition for notifying smoking information, is fixed, and the time to be secured may be changed by the manager or the player. With this configuration, the time can be changed according to the distance between the installation location of the pachinko machine 100 and the smoking location, and smoking breaks are frequently taken even for a short time (for example, 3 minutes). It is possible to meet different individual demands of each player, such as wanting to take a smoking break less frequently (for example, 5 minutes).

(6) In the above embodiment, the displayed smoking information is detected by the contact sensor 254 for the player's operation on the firing handle 252, and the display is returned to the normal display in the non-smoking mode, but the configuration is limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIG. 7, the combination operation of detecting the game ball launched by the firing operation (right-handed game method) for winning the lower prize winning device 433 (upper prize winning device 434) in the special gaming state. It is also possible to return the displayed smoking information to the normal display in the non-smoking mode based on the detection of the game ball by the device 435 (combined operation switch 445) and the newly provided dedicated device for detecting it. Good. Further, not only based on the operation of the launch operation device 250, but also based on the operation of the input operation device 260 or the like, the displayed smoking information may be returned to the normal display in the non-smoking mode, or a dedicated device may be used. Is provided, and the displayed smoking information may be returned to the normal display in the smoking cessation mode based on the operation of the dedicated device.

(7) In the above embodiment, the jackpot that is the target of the jackpot lottery is a pseudo 10R jackpot, but the jackpot that is the target of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot that has a different round configuration from the pseudo 10R jackpot, for example. , A 10-round jackpot consisting only of rounds in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is large (for example, the third round against a pseudo 10R jackpot), regardless of whether the mode is set to non-smoking mode or smoking mode. The configuration may include an actual 10R jackpot that allows the player to recognize that the configuration is 10 rounds. In this configuration, when the smoking mode is set, the smoking information in the normal gaming state is notified, but the smoking information in the special gaming state is not notified. Further, for example, the jackpot to be the target of the jackpot lottery may include a 10R jackpot consisting of only rounds in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small (for example, the first round for a pseudo 10R jackpot), and the smoking mode may be used. When is set, the smoking information in the normal gaming state and the special gaming state is notified. In this case, instead of avoiding winning for some rounds as in the case of the special gaming state based on the pseudo 10R jackpot, by avoiding winning for all rounds, the separation is even longer than in the case of the pseudo 10R jackpot. It will be possible to secure a seating period. In the above, as a jackpot having a different round configuration from the pseudo 10R jackpot, only a jackpot consisting of 10 rounds, although the number of prize balls that can be obtained is different, is illustrated, but a jackpot having a different number of rounds may be included. Further, the jackpot to be the target of the jackpot lottery includes both a jackpot that shifts to an advantageous fluctuation state (for example, a time saving state or a high probability state) after a special gaming state and a jackpot that does not shift to the favored fluctuation state. For jackpots that shift to the favorable fluctuation state, smoking information is notified if the smoking mode is set, and for jackpots that do not shift to the favorable fluctuation state, smoking information is not notified even if the smoking mode is set. Good.

(8) In the above embodiment, with respect to the right of the pseudo game accompanying the entry of the game ball into the specific entrance 52V (detection of the game ball by the pseudo start switch), the execution of the right up to a predetermined number (4). The configuration is suspended, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the execution of the right may not be suspended. In this case, since there is a high possibility that the unit pseudo game cannot be started periodically, at the first time, they are displayed in a variable manner at the time of displaying the pseudo symbol 64, and are displayed in a variable manner at the start of each unit pseudo game. It is preferable that the pseudo symbol 64 is stopped, the result is displayed for a predetermined period, and a new variable display is continuously started, and the time displayed in the state where the pseudo symbol 64 is stopped is reduced.

(9) In the above embodiment, the right to the unit special figure 2 game is reserved up to the maximum number, and the game ball enters the right start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol (right start winning). Regarding the operation of the back entry regulation mechanism 51 of the pseudo winning device 50 due to the detection of the game ball by the switch 442), the back entry regulation mechanism 51 is operated for a predetermined period TE1 for each entry of the game ball into the right start winning device 432. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the right to operate the back approach regulation mechanism 51 based on the entry of the game ball into the right start winning device 432 can be obtained, and the right is predetermined. The configuration may be such that the number can be reserved.

(10) In the above embodiment, the probability of the game ball entering the inside of the pseudo-winning device 50 provided with the specific entrance 52V is changed by changing the posture of the back entry regulation mechanism 51. The back approach regulation mechanism 51 is not provided, and a protrusion or the like that changes the traveling direction of the game ball, such as a nail 411 (see FIG. 21), is provided on the member forming the guide passage 41 to change the approach probability. Good.

(11) In the above embodiment, the distribution unit 52 provided inside the pseudo winning device 50 allows only a part of the game ball that has entered the inside of the pseudo winning device 50 to enter the specific entrance 52V. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and all the game balls that have entered the inside of the pseudo winning device 50 enter the specific entrance 52V without providing the distribution unit 52, or to the pseudo winning device 50. The configuration may be such that the right of the unit pseudo game can be acquired by the entry of the game ball.

(12) In the above embodiment, the depth entry regulating mechanism 51 and the distribution unit 52 provided in the pseudo winning device 50 set the destination of the game ball in a plurality of stages (two stages) in the flow process in the simulated game area 601F. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration in which only one of the back entry regulation mechanism 51 and the distribution unit 52 is provided and the distribution is performed in one step may be provided, or the configuration may not be performed. Good. When a configuration that does not perform distribution is adopted, the game ball that has entered the discharge port 601A is not guided to the pseudo game area 601F, and the approach probability to the special winning device 639 is adjusted to enter the specific entrance 52V. It is preferable to adjust the approach probability.

(13) Further, in the above embodiment, in the unit pseudo game, predetermined information is given by displaying an image, but instead of or in addition to this configuration, types of voice, music, and the like are used. Or a change thereof, etc. may be imparted by sound, or a specific emission color, emission pattern, etc. may be imparted by emission. In this configuration, an existing device may be used in combination, or a new dedicated device may be provided and predetermined information may be added by the device.

(14) Further, in the above embodiment, the display relating to the pseudo symbol 64 suggests a special game transition, but instead of or in addition to this configuration, the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the first 2 The configuration allows multiple settings to make the winning probability of the big hit lottery related to the special symbol different, and in the unit pseudo game, not only the suggestion of the special game transition, but also the setting state of the winning probability (any of the multiple settings). It may be configured to give information suggesting or deterministically indicating (whether it is set). For example, when "315", which is the best pun, is displayed, it is definitely indicated that the setting has the highest winning probability, and when "456" is displayed, the winning probability is 6 levels. Of the settings of, it may be configured to indicate that it is one of the top three stages (setting 4, setting 5 and setting 6) having a high winning probability.

(15) Further, in the above embodiment, a pseudo game is performed by displaying a pseudo symbol by the entry of the game ball into the specific entrance 52V, and information suggesting a special game transition is added. Regardless of the configuration, for example, by entering the game ball into the specific entrance 52V, you can see the original manga and video that is the motif of the pachinko machine 100, and as the number of entries increases, the manga and video It may be configured to give benefits such as the progress of the story.

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

As a specific example of a rotating body type game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for variably displaying a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided for launching a ball. Some do not have a handle. In this case, after a predetermined amount of game balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, and for example, due to the operation of the stop button or a predetermined amount. As time elapses, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is the so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a lower saucer. A large number of balls are paid out.

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

<Characteristic A group>
The feature A group relates to a gaming machine capable of allowing the player to proceed with the game suitably, and includes the gaming machines described as features 10 to 22 described later.

In a conventional gaming machine, it is known that after a special gaming state based on a big hit, a favorable fluctuation state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state is known, and a specific gaming state is continuously continued from the end of the special gaming state. If the game is not played, it may be disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, it has been proposed to secure a break time by making the start of the special gaming state adjustable by the player (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-209320).

In the above-mentioned conventional game machine, if the progress of the game can be interrupted for a break, the chance of winning a big hit may be reduced by that amount, and the player on the game field side as well. There was a possibility that there was room for improvement, such as the difficulty in predicting the return time.

That is, when the amusement park is non-smoking, the progress of the game is stopped for the time the smoker is in the smoking space, and the lottery chance of the big hit lottery may be reduced accordingly. .. In addition, if the player leaves the seat from the front of the game machine while the progress of the game is interrupted, the game hall side cannot predict when the player will return, and the game machine can be used by other players. It may be difficult to judge whether it is okay.

<Feature 10>
A lottery means (main control board 920) that performs a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, a display unit (decorative symbol display device 479) that displays a stop result corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means after variable display of the identification information (symbol).
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
When the predetermined result is included in the lottery result for the variable display being executed in the display unit or the lottery result stored by the hold storage means, the game control means generates the predetermined result. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a start time information output means (decorative symbol display device 479) that outputs start time information corresponding to the time until the special gaming state is started.

<Feature 11>
A lottery means (main control board 920) that performs a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, a display unit (decorative symbol display device 479) that displays a stop result corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means after variable display of the identification information (symbol).
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
When the predetermined result is included in the lottery result for the variable display being executed in the display unit or the lottery result stored by the hold storage means, the game control means generates the predetermined result. A gaming machine including a start time information output means (decorative symbol display device 479) that visually outputs start time information corresponding to the time until the special game state to be started is started.

According to the game machines described in the features 10 and 11, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of allowing the player to appropriately advance the game. That is, when any of the lottery results held by the hold storage means includes a predetermined result, the start time information corresponding to the time until the start time information output means starts the special game state is the start time information. In order to know the time until the start of the special game state based on the start time information, instead of knowing that the game will shift to the special game state, the lottery result will be displayed over that time. You can leave your seat with peace of mind while proceeding with the unit game that is the predetermined result, and while proceeding with the unit game that is held before that and the lottery result is not the predetermined result, and the time is meaningful. Can be used for. In particular, smokers can enjoy smoking with peace of mind because they can move to the smoking area after confirming that the time is sufficient for smoking.

<Feature 12>
The display unit 10 or 11 is characterized in that, when the start time information is output by the time information output means, the display unit displays predetermined result information corresponding to the case where the predetermined lottery result is included. The game machine described in.

In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 12, since the predetermined result information is displayed on the display unit, it is determined that the starting condition for starting the special gaming state is satisfied in the situation where the gaming machine is visually recognized and the game is played. Can be easily recognized by a person. When the start time information is output, the predetermined result information may be displayed by characters such as "confirm" or "big hit", and the background color may be rainbow or gold. Alternatively, the confirmation of winning may be notified, and in the display area for displaying the number of holdings, the holding display may be displayed in a color (for example, rainbow color) or character corresponding to the winning, or may be displayed. , The start time information may be displayed as predetermined result information.

<Feature 20>
The first state in which the game ball can flow into the first winning section where the game value is given to the player when the game ball enters, and the game ball is difficult to flow into the winning section from the first state or the game The first winning means to generate the second state where the ball cannot flow in,
When a game ball enters, the first state in which the game ball can flow into the second winning part, which is given less game value than the first winning part, and the game ball from the first state to the winning part A second winning means that causes a second state in which it is difficult for the game ball to flow in or the game ball cannot flow in.
A lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
A display unit that displays the lottery result of the lottery means and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the first winning means and the game control means for controlling the operation of the second winning means to generate a special gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state are provided.
The game control means
The special gaming state including a plurality of rounds started by shifting the first winning means or the second winning means from the second state to the first state is generated.
When a predetermined time elapses after the first winning means is shifted from the second state to the first state, or when a predetermined number of game balls enter before the predetermined time elapses, the first 1 A round of the first type that shifts the winning means from the first state to the second state, and
When a predetermined time elapses after the second winning means is shifted from the second state to the first state, or when a predetermined number of game balls enter before the predetermined time elapses, the first 2 Includes at least a second type of round that shifts the winning means from the first state to the second state.
At least before or after the first type of round, a special gaming state corresponding to the first result configured so that the second type of round is continuous a plurality of times is generated at least. A game machine to play.

<Feature 21>
The first state in which the game ball can flow into the winning section where the game value is given to the player (the prize ball is paid out) when the game ball enters, and the game ball from the first state to the winning section A winning means that causes a second state in which it is difficult for the game ball to flow in or the game ball cannot flow in.
A lottery means (main control board 920) that performs a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
A display unit (decorative pattern display device 479) for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, a game control means (main control board 920) that controls the operation of the winning means to generate a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state is provided.
The game control means
The special gaming state is generated by combining a plurality of rounds started by shifting the winning means from the second state to the first state.
When a predetermined number of game balls enter before the predetermined time elapses or the predetermined time elapses, the first type round in which the winning means is shifted from the first state to the second state. ,
The winning means is shifted from the first state to the second state when less than the predetermined number of game balls enter as compared with the first type round or when substantially the same time as the predetermined time elapses. Including at least the second type of round to make
At least before or after the first type of round, a special gaming state corresponding to the first result configured so that the second type of round is continuous a plurality of times is generated at least. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machines described in the features 20 and 21, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of allowing the player to appropriately advance the game. That is, in a limited number of rounds, it is easy to give a large amount of game value by entering a large number of game balls, and the player can leave the seat for a long time instead of suffering a small loss. It can be made easier.

<Feature 22>
When the second type round is repeated a plurality of times, the round or the game after the second type round is continued a plurality of times is started before the start of the second type round or in synchronization with the start timing. The gaming machine according to feature 21, further comprising an end time information output means for outputting end time information corresponding to the time until the end time.

According to the gaming machine described in feature 22, the time until the end of the special gaming state can be known based on the end time information, similar to the effect described in relation to the start time information in feature 21. You can leave your seat with peace of mind.

<Feature 30>
A lottery means (main control board 920) that performs a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
A display unit (decorative pattern display device 479) for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, and
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
Smoking information display means (decorative pattern display device 479) that displays predetermined smoking information, and
A gaming machine including a smoking display selection means (input operation device 260) that allows a player to select whether or not to display the predetermined smoking information displayed by the smoking information display means.

In conventional gaming machines, there may be room for improvement in the composition of smokers who prefer smoking.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 30, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a game even by a smoker.

<Characteristic B group>
The feature B group relates to a gaming machine that can be suitably played in a gaming state including a unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result, and includes the gaming machines described as features 40 to 52 described later.

In a conventional gaming machine, it is known that after a special gaming state based on a big hit by a predetermined lottery, a favorable fluctuation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is obtained. The lottery result is notified at intervals shorter than the game state, and the lottery opportunity of a predetermined lottery is obtained with high frequency. With a game machine having such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the next big hit in a short period of time in a favorable fluctuation state, and the possibility of acquiring a large amount of game value in a short period of time becomes too high, resulting in excessive shootability. There is a possibility that the number of game machines will increase, and a game machine having a game state including a unit game for displaying a lottery result after a long time has been proposed (see JP-A-2014-83300).

In the conventional game machine, there is a possibility that there is room for improvement in the game state including the unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be suitably played in a gaming state including a unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result.

<Feature 40>
A lottery means (main control board 920) that performs a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
A display unit (decorative pattern display device 479) for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, and
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
It is different from the variation display (variation display of the decorative symbol 62 related to the second special symbol) that is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition when the game ball enters the predetermined entry port (specific entrance 52V). (Variable display of pseudo symbol 64), and the display result corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means (the lottery result for the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol being executed or pending is per special game transition. A gaming machine comprising another variable execution means (sub-control board 940) for displaying a suggestion or notification of whether or not the game includes.

<Feature 41>
A lottery means (main control board 920) that performs a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and
A display unit (decorative pattern display device 479) for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, and
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
When a game ball enters a predetermined entry port (specific entrance 52V) provided separately from the start port where the predetermined start condition is satisfied, a variation display (No. 3) executed based on the establishment of the start condition. 2 A variable display (variable display of the pseudo symbol 64) different from the variable display of the decorative symbol 62 related to the special symbol is performed, and a display result (second special being executed or pending) corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with another variable execution means (sub-control board 940) for displaying a suggestion or notification of whether or not the lottery result for the unit game right related to the symbol includes a special game transition hit. ..

According to the gaming machines described in the features 40 and 41, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be suitably played in a gaming state including a unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result. That is, even in a situation where the lottery result of the lottery based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition is stored up to the upper limit and the game for newly satisfying the predetermined start condition does not have to be performed, the game ball is moved to the predetermined entry port. It is possible to perform a game aiming to enter. As a result, even in a situation where it is not necessary to newly perform a game to satisfy a predetermined starting condition, the game can be continued without leaving time. Further, when the game ball is entered into the predetermined entry port, it is possible to perform a variation display different from the case where the predetermined start condition is satisfied. As a result, new playability can be added and playability can be improved.

Further, according to the gaming machines described in the features 40 and 41, in such a situation, it takes a long time to display the lottery result because the player can be given a meaning to continue the game. It becomes easier to increase the frequency of generating unit games. As a result, even if the special game state continues for a short period of time, it becomes possible to moderate the increase in the number of game balls by the unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result generated during that period, which is excessive. It is possible to easily suppress the increase in luminosity.

It should be noted that the gaming state in which the unit game in which another variation display is executed by the different variation executing means is set to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, such as a time-saving gaming state or a probability variation gaming state. In a unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result in the normal game state (for example, a unit game in which a variation display of 2 minutes or more is executed in one unit game), another variation display is performed by another variation execution means. May be executed.

<Feature 42>
The gaming machine according to feature 40 or 41.
The separate variation executing means is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition when the game ball enters the predetermined entry port when the lottery results are stored in the holding storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number. A gaming machine characterized by performing a variable display different from the variable display to be performed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 42, the lottery result of the lottery based on the establishment of the predetermined starting condition is stored up to the upper limit, and a new game is usually performed by continuing the game during a period in which the game does not need to be performed. Sexual games can be provided. Further, the predetermined entry port can also be used as a winning opening for entering a game ball in order to satisfy a predetermined start condition. In this case, the number of parts is not increased and the control processing program is simplified. It can also reduce the load related to the control process.

<Feature 43>
In the gaming machine according to any one of the features 40 to 42,
In the case where the different variation display is executed by the separate variation executing means, when the game ball enters the predetermined entry port, the different variation display is performed up to the same number of times as the predetermined upper limit number. It is characterized in that it is provided with another variable execution holding means for holding the execution of.

According to the game machine according to the feature 43, it is possible to repeatedly and continuously execute the variation display based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry port.

<Feature 50>
A lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition (detection of a game ball by the right start winning switch 442) is satisfied, and
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
When the lottery results are stored in the reserved storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the game ball enters the starting port that triggers the establishment of the starting condition, the predetermined entrance (for example, the specific entrance 52V) A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an easy-to-enter state generating means (back approach regulating mechanism 51) that generates an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball can easily enter the).

<Feature 51>
A lottery means (main control board 920) for performing a predetermined lottery when a predetermined start condition (detection of a game ball by the right start winning switch 442) is satisfied, and
A display unit (decorative pattern display device 479) for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means, and
A hold storage means (main control board 920) that stores the lottery results of the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, the game control means (main control board 920) that generates a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and
When the lottery results are stored in the reserved storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the game ball enters the starting port that triggers the establishment of the starting condition, the predetermined entrance (for example, the specific entrance 52V) A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an easy-to-enter state generating means (back approach regulating mechanism 51) that generates an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball can easily enter the).

According to the gaming machines described in the features 50 and 51, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be suitably played in a gaming state including a unit game in which it takes a long time to display the lottery result. That is, the lottery result of the lottery based on the establishment of the predetermined starting condition is stored up to the upper limit, and even if the new starting condition is not satisfied, the game ball to the entrance is easy by satisfying the same condition as the starting condition. It is possible to promote the game aiming at the game ball to the predetermined entry port by setting the state. As a result, even in a situation where it is not necessary to play a game for newly satisfying a predetermined starting condition, the game can be continued without leaving time. Therefore, it is possible to play favorably even during a period in which a unit game is executed, in which it takes a long time to notify the lottery result and a situation in which it is not necessary to newly perform a game to satisfy a predetermined start condition is likely to occur. A game machine can be provided.

<Feature 52>
The gaming machine according to feature 50 or 51.
A game area is provided on the upstream side of the predetermined entrance where the game ball launched by the player flows down.
The predetermined entrance is provided on the downstream side of the area provided in the game area and where a player is given a predetermined game value (a prize ball, a start condition for a normal symbol, etc.). To do.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature 52, the gaming ball that has passed through the region to which a predetermined gaming value is given is moved upward by its own weight (gravitational action), that is, the gaming ball that has passed through that region is moved upward against gravity. It can be moved toward a predetermined entrance without providing a structure for causing the movement.

<Characteristic C group>
The feature C group relates to a game machine capable of suitably guiding a game ball passing through a ball approaching means (for example, a right start winning device 432), and includes the game machines described as features 60 to 62 described later.

In a conventional game machine, there is known a configuration in which a prize device having a prize opening for paying out a prize ball when the game ball enters is attached to the front side of a plate-shaped substrate (plywood or the like). The substrate is provided with a through hole at a portion where the winning device is attached, and the game ball that has flowed down the front side of the substrate and entered the winning device is guided to the back side of the substrate through the through hole and then flows down the back side of the substrate. (For example, refer to JP2012-81022A).

In the above-mentioned conventional game machine, a game that passes through a ball approaching means such as a game ball that has entered a part (ball approaching means) attached to a substrate such as a winning device, or a game ball that enters the ball approaching means. There may be room for improvement in the configuration of the passage that guides the ball.

<Feature 60>
A game area component (for example, a base 401) having a plate-shaped portion forming at least a part on the rear side of the game area on which the game ball flows down and a mounting hole formed through the plate-shaped portion. ,
A ball approaching means (for example, a right start winning device 432) which has a ball passing portion through which a game ball can pass and is provided in a state where a part is arranged inside a mounting hole of the game area component member.
It protrudes to the outer portion that does not overlap with the mounting hole in the front-rear direction, is arranged at a position that overlaps the plate-shaped portion on the rear side, and comes into contact with the game ball passing through the ball passing portion to the predetermined direction side. A protrusion guiding portion (for example, a protrusion guiding portion 81) capable of guiding a game ball is provided.
When the ball approaching means is attached to the game area constituent member, the ball approaching means and the protruding guiding portion can be made to be integrated in advance so that the protruding guiding portion can enter the mounting hole. A game machine characterized by being played.

<Feature 61>
A plate-shaped portion (for example, a plate-shaped portion 401F) forming at least a part of the rear side of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a mounting hole (for example, a through hole 401H) formed through the plate-shaped portion. A game area component (for example, a base 401) comprising the
It has an opening (for example, a pair of movable pieces 71) opened upward so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a ball passing portion (for example, an internal passage 72) through which the game ball can pass. It is a means for guiding a game ball passing through the ball passing portion to the rear side (back side) with respect to the plate-shaped portion of the game area constituent member, and a part thereof is inside the mounting hole of the game area constituent member. Ball approaching means (for example, right start winning device 432) provided in the arranged state, and
It protrudes to the outer portion that does not overlap with the mounting hole in the front-rear direction, is arranged at a position that overlaps the plate-shaped portion on the rear side, and comes into contact with the game ball passing through the ball passing portion to the predetermined direction side. A protrusion guiding portion (for example, a protrusion guiding portion 81) capable of guiding a game ball is provided.
When the ball approaching means is attached to the game area constituent member, it is possible to allow the protruding guiding portion to enter the mounting hole with the ball approaching means and the protruding guiding portion integrated in advance. ,
In a situation where the protruding guide portion passes through the inside of the mounting hole, the protruding guide portion is passing through the inside of the mounting hole at a first position (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B). Position)
After the protruding guide portion passes through the mounting hole, the protruding guide portion is displaced to a second position (for example, a post-passing position shown in FIG. 25B) corresponding to the outer portion with respect to the mounting hole. However, the gaming machine is characterized in that the protrusion guide portion is arranged at the second position.

The gaming machine according to the features 60 and 61 can provide a gaming machine capable of suitably guiding a gaming ball passing through the ball approaching means.

That is, since the protruding guide portion that can contact the game ball passing through the ball approaching means (ball passing portion) and guide the game ball in a predetermined direction is provided, the game ball passing through the ball approaching means is balled. It can be easily configured to guide in the direction in which guidance is required near the approach means.

Further, in the case of attaching a protruding guide portion capable of guiding the game ball in a predetermined direction by contacting the game ball passing through the ball approaching means to the game area constituent member, the protruding guiding portion is integrated with the ball approaching means. In this state, it can be mounted from the front side of the game area component through the mounting holes. Then, at the time of mounting, the protruding guide portion can be displaced from a position passing through the inside of the mounting hole, and the protruding guide portion can be projected to an outer portion that does not overlap with the mounting hole in the front-rear direction. Therefore, it is not necessary to attach the projecting guide portion by a completely different operation from the attachment of the ball approaching means, and the ball approaching means and the projecting guiding portion can be easily attached together.

Further, as compared with the case where the ball approaching means and the protruding guiding portion are separately attached to the game area constituent member, the positional deviation of the protruding guiding portion with respect to the ball approaching means can be easily suppressed, and the protruding guiding portion is designed by the designer. Can be placed at the intended position with high accuracy. Therefore, the protruding guide portion can guide the game ball that has passed through the ball approaching means to the predetermined direction side with high accuracy.

Further, another device (for example, the grand prize device unit 430) that is attached by using a mounting hole (for example, a through hole 401H) different from the mounting hole for attaching the ball approaching means is arranged close to the ball approaching means. Even if only a narrow space can be secured in the part that overlaps the plate-shaped part on the rear side between other nearby devices and the ball approaching means, the protrusion guide part is arranged in the narrow space easily and with high accuracy. can do. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the ball approaching means is guided to the side of avoiding other nearby devices, or is guided to the direction of entering the receiving area or receiving passage formed in other nearby devices. The configuration can be easily realized. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of preferably guiding a game ball while increasing the degree of freedom in arranging the ball approaching means and the degree of freedom in arranging other devices in the vicinity.

<Feature 62>
A game area component member having a plate-shaped portion forming at least a part on the rear side of the game area on which the game ball flows down, and a mounting hole formed through the plate-shaped portion.
The game area has an opening that opens downward so that the game ball can be discharged and a ball passing portion through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball that passes through the ball passing portion has a plate shape of the game area constituent member. A means for guiding the portion to the front side, and a ball approaching means provided in a state where a part is arranged inside a mounting hole of the game area constituent member.
It protrudes to the outer portion that does not overlap with the mounting hole in the front-rear direction, is arranged at a position that overlaps the plate-shaped portion on the rear side, and comes into contact with the game ball passing through the ball passing portion to the predetermined direction side. Equipped with a protruding guide that can guide the game ball,
When the ball approaching means is attached to the game area constituent member, it is possible to allow the protruding guiding portion to enter the mounting hole with the ball approaching means and the protruding guiding portion integrated in advance. ,
In a situation where the protruding guide portion passes through the inside of the mounting hole, the protruding guide portion is arranged at a first position capable of passing through the inside of the mounting hole.
After the protruding guide portion passes through the mounting hole, the protruding guide portion is displaced to a second position corresponding to the outer portion with respect to the mounting hole, and the protruding guide portion is arranged at the second position. A game machine characterized by being.

In the game machine according to the feature 62, a game machine capable of preferably providing a member capable of guiding the game ball passing through the ball passing portion of the ball approach means on the back side of the game area constituent member is provided. Can be provided.

That is, in the game machine according to the feature 62, the game area constituent member has a protruding guide portion capable of guiding the game ball in a predetermined direction in contact with the game ball that will pass through the ball approaching means (ball passing portion). The protrusion guide portion can be moved from the front side to the back side of the game area component through the mounting hole in a state of being integrated with the ball approaching means, and after the movement, from the position where it passes through the inside of the mounting hole. It is configured so that it can be displaced and protrude to the outer part that does not overlap the mounting hole in the front-rear direction. As a result, the protruding guide portion can be arranged at a position overlapping the plate-shaped portion on the posterior side, and the protruding guide portion arranged in this way allows the game ball to pass through the ball approaching means. A predetermined member formed of a member that can be guided to a direction side (predetermined direction side) capable of flowing into the ball passing portion at a portion overlapping the plate-shaped portion on the rear side and is provided separately from the ball approaching means. It can be received from an area or aisle (hereinafter referred to as a delivery area or a delivery passage).

Further, it is not necessary to attach the projecting guide portion by a work different from the attachment of the ball approaching means, and the position of the projecting guiding portion with respect to the ball approaching means may be displaced in the process of attaching the ball approaching means and the projecting guiding portion. It can be suppressed, and the protrusion guide portion can be arranged at a predetermined position with high accuracy. The protrusion guide portion arranged in this way allows the game ball that will pass through the ball approaching means to be placed in the ball passage portion with high accuracy. Can be induced with.

In addition, another device mounted through a mounting hole different from the mounting hole for mounting the ball approaching means is arranged close to the ball approaching means, and the plate-shaped portion is provided between the other nearby device and the ball approaching means. Even if only a narrow space can be secured in the part that overlaps the rear side, it is possible to arrange the guide protrusion easily and with high accuracy in the narrow space, and to pass the ball approaching means in the narrow space. It is possible to guide the game ball to the opening from the delivery area or the delivery passage formed in another device in the vicinity or the delivery area or the delivery passage through which the game ball flows down so as to avoid other devices in the vicinity. Become. Further, to the relative position between the opening in the ball approach means and the delivery area or the delivery passage, for example, the distance between the inflow end of the game ball in the opening and the outflow end of the game ball in the delivery area or the delivery passage, or to the inflow end. It is possible to reduce restrictions on the inflow direction of the game ball and the outflow direction of the game ball from the outflow end, and the degree of freedom in arranging the ball approach means and the degree of freedom in arranging other members forming the delivery area and the delivery passage. It is also possible to increase.

<Feature D group>
The feature D group relates to a game machine capable of guiding a game ball from the back side of the base 401 to a suitable position on the front side or the back side of the base 401, and includes the game machines described as features 70 to 81 described later. ..

In a conventional game machine, it is known that a center frame having a stage for rolling a game ball and producing an effect by the movement of the game ball is attached to a plate-shaped substrate (plywood or the like). Then, as a configuration of this center frame, a part of the game ball rolled on the stage is moved to the rear side of the base body and then guided to the front side of the base body, and then is located below the exit portion of the guide passage. It is known that a winning opening can be won (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-73191).

In the above-mentioned conventional game machine, a passage for guiding a game ball passing near a mounting member attached to a base body, as represented by a center frame, and a game from the rear side to the front side of a plate-shaped portion constituting the base body. There may be room for improvement in the composition of the passage that guides the ball.

<Feature 70>
A plate-shaped portion (for example, a plate-shaped portion 401F) forming at least a part of the rear side of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a mounting hole (for example, a central through hole 401M) formed through the plate-shaped portion. ), And a game area component (for example, a base 401).
It is provided with a mounting member (for example, upper middle start winning device 431A) that is mounted in a state where a part is arranged inside the mounting hole of the game area constituent member.
A game ball guiding portion (for example, a penetrating guiding portion 90) capable of advancing the game ball to the front side of the plate-shaped portion is formed by a part of the mounting holes of the game area constituent member.
When the game ball advances from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion, the lower side of the advancing game ball is supported by the game ball guide portion provided in the mounting hole of the game area constituent member. A game machine characterized in that the game ball can be guided.

<Feature 71>
A plate-shaped portion (for example, a plate-shaped portion 401F) forming at least a part of the rear side of the game area in which the game ball flows down, and a mounting hole (for example, a central through hole 401M) formed through the plate-shaped portion. ), And a game area component (for example, a base 401).
It is provided with a mounting member (for example, upper middle start winning device 431A) that is mounted in a state where a part is arranged inside the mounting hole of the game area constituent member.
A game ball guiding portion (for example, a penetrating guiding portion 90) formed in a shape capable of allowing the game ball to advance to the front side of the plate-shaped portion is provided in the mounting hole of the game area constituent member.
When the game ball advances from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion, the lower side of the advancing game ball is supported by the game ball guide portion provided in the mounting hole of the game area constituent member. However, the gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming ball can be guided to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.

The game machines described in the features 70 and 71 can provide a game machine capable of suitably guiding a game ball passing near a mounting member attached to a game area constituent member. That is, in the game machine according to the features 70 and 71, a game ball guiding portion having a shape capable of guiding the game ball is provided in the mounting hole of the plate-shaped portion on the front side of the plate-shaped portion. For this reason, compared to the case where a tubular or gutter-shaped passage is formed as a part of the mounting member, the thickness of the portion forming the passage and the necessary gap between the portion forming the passage and the mounting hole are provided. Since it is not necessary to provide the game ball, the game ball can be supported and guided near the periphery of the mounting hole. This makes it easier to set a short flow distance required from the outflow from the game ball guidance unit to the entry into a predetermined area, and makes it possible to guide the game ball at a position close to another part such as a nail. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in arranging the passage of the game ball passing near the mounting member, such as making it easier to secure the strength of the game ball, so that the game ball can be suitably guided.

<Feature 80>
A plate-shaped portion (for example, a plate-shaped portion 401F) that constitutes at least a part of the rear side of the game area in which the game ball flows down,
A game ball guiding portion (for example, a penetrating guiding portion 90) formed in a shape capable of advancing the game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.
With the entrance component (for example, entrance component nails 411L, 411R) forming the entrance of the passage vertically downward with respect to the path through which the game ball can travel to the front side of the plate-shaped portion by the game ball guide unit. Prepare,
The entrance component is arranged at a height above the lower end of the game ball to be output from the game ball guiding portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion in the front view of the game machine.

<Feature 81>
A plate-shaped portion (for example, a plate-shaped portion 401F) that constitutes at least a part of the rear side of the game area in which the game ball flows down,
A game ball guiding portion (for example, a penetrating guiding portion 90) formed in a shape capable of advancing the game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.
With the entrance component (for example, entrance component nails 411L, 411R) forming the entrance of the passage vertically downward with respect to the path through which the game ball can travel to the front side of the plate-shaped portion by the game ball guide unit. Prepare,
The entrance component constitutes an entrance through which the game ball passing through the game ball guiding unit and the game ball not passing through the game ball guiding unit can enter, and the plate from the game ball guiding unit in front view of the game machine. A game machine characterized in that it is arranged at a height located above the lower end of the game ball to be output to the front side of the shaped portion.

The gaming machines according to the features 80 and 81 can provide a gaming machine provided with a passage capable of suitably guiding a game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion. That is, while setting the width of the entrance of the entrance component that constitutes the entrance through which the game ball can enter without passing through the game ball guide, the width of the entrance is set to be narrow, and the ball falls toward the entrance after passing through the game ball guide. It is possible to easily set a high probability of entry of a game ball entering the entrance. The game ball guiding portion and the entrance constituent portion that guide the game ball from the rear side to the front side of the plate-shaped portion are arranged so as to be above the lower end of the game ball that the entrance constituent portion flows out from the game ball guiding portion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball that has flowed out from the game ball guiding portion from colliding with the entrance component, and even if it collides, it contacts in the vicinity of the end portion in the left-right direction of the game ball and enters the entrance component. It is possible to prevent the vehicle from bouncing back in a direction that does not enter the passage. As a result, it is possible to reduce the omission of the game ball from entering the passage (predetermined area or passage) having the entrance component as the entrance from the game ball guiding portion. Therefore, according to the game ball guiding unit having the above configuration, it is possible to guide the game ball to a suitable position where the omission of entry into a predetermined area or passage can be reduced.

In addition, at least one feature described in features 10 to 80 may be applied in combination with any other or a plurality of other features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

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

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

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

100 ... Pachinko machine, 21, 25 ... Timing information, 22 ... Start time information, 23, 28 ... Code information, 24 ... Smoking information, 26 ... End time information, 27 ... Auxiliary information, 30 ... Mobile device, 50 ... Pseudo Winning device, 51 ... Back entry regulation mechanism, 52 ... Sorting section, 52V ... Specific entrance, 61 ... Pseudo game possible information, 62 ... Decorative design, 63 ... Special figure 2 hold information, 64 ... Pseudo design, 65 ... Pseudo Hold information, 66 ... Result history information, 71 ... Pair of movable pieces (opening), 72 ... Internal passage (ball passage part), 73 ... Front member, 74 ... Intermediate member, 80 ... Guidance member, 81 ... Projection guidance part , 81A ... Release passage, 82 ... Support part, 83 ... Connection part, 84 ... Position regulation part, 90 ... Penetration guidance part (game ball guidance part), 91L, 91R ... Side wall, 92L, 92R ... Protruding wall, 93 ... Bottom Wall, 260 ... Input operating device, 400 ... Game board, 401 ... Base (game area component), 401F ... Plate-shaped part, 401H ... Through hole (mounting hole), 401M ... Central through hole (mounting hole), 401N ... Through hole, 411L, 411R ... Entrance component nail (entrance component), 411P ... Winning guide passage, 420 ... Central structure, 421 ... Rolling stage, 422 ... Short circuit guide passage, 422E ... Exit, 431A ... Upper middle start winning prize Device, 432 ... Right start winning device (ball approach means), 433 ... Lower large winning device, 436 ... Starting device, 453 ... Lower entry control mechanism, 463 ... Lower entry control solenoid, 479 ... Decorative symbol display device, 600 ... Game Board, 639 ... Special winning device, 601A ... Discharge port, 601R ... Right game area, 601F ... Pseudo game area, 920 ... Main control board, 940 ... Sub control board

Claims (2)

A plate-shaped part that forms at least a part of the rear side of the game area where the game ball flows down,
A game ball guide portion formed in a shape capable of advancing the game ball from the rear side of the plate-shaped portion to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.
The game ball guiding portion includes an entrance component portion that constitutes an entrance of a passage that is continuous vertically downward with respect to a path through which the game ball can travel to the front side of the plate-shaped portion.
The entrance component constitutes an entrance through which the game ball passing through the game ball guiding unit and the game ball not passing through the game ball guiding unit can enter, and the plate from the game ball guiding unit in front view of the game machine. A game machine characterized in that it is arranged at a height located above the lower end of the game ball to be output to the front side of the shaped portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.