JP5311515B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the excitement and enjoyment of a game by enhancing the performance effect of game balls on a stage by preventing the game balls from easily falling down from the stage. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine includes a game board 5 that allows game balls to flow down thereon. When a game player wins by making a game ball enter a first start pocket 390, a special symbol lottery is executed. A center gimmick 300 is arranged on the upper stream side than the first start pocket 390. The center gimmick 300 is formed with a first stage 330 and a second stage 350 that allow the game balls to roll thereon. A second start pocket 392 is formed at the rear side of the first stage 330. The first stage 330 is formed with a second-start-opening guide groove. A first start guide opening 368 is formed at the rear side of the second stage 350. The second stage 350 is formed with a forwardly-inclined groove. The first start guide opening 368 is configured to more easily receive the game balls than the second start pocket 392. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”).

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a game board in which a game area is formed, and for example, a game ball is driven into the game area as a game medium. The game balls that are driven into the game area flow down along the game board.

  In the game area, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill is provided at an appropriate position in the vertical direction of the game area. In addition, the game area is provided with a receiving port capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area. When a game ball is received at the receiving port, an operation related to the game is executed. The entrance is, for example, a start opening. When a game ball is received at the start opening (when winning), a predetermined lottery is performed as an operation related to the game, and the lottery result is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like. It is displayed on the display device.

  In addition, a resin center accessory is generally provided at a substantially central portion of the game area and upstream of the receiving port in the flow direction of the game ball. This center accessory is arranged so as to surround the effect display device, and a shelf (also referred to as a stage) on which a game ball can roll back and forth is provided below the effect display device, that is, in the lower frame of the center accessory. Is formed. On this stage, the game ball is given a kind of production by so-called “play”, and the excitement is enhanced. Note that the game ball that reciprocally rolls on the stage eventually falls from the stage (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-51448 A

  However, the stage of the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided with a concave portion and a convex portion having continuously different heights, and a discharge guide port is provided in the convex portion, and the stage is rolled on the stage. It was difficult for the game ball, which lost momentum to move, to climb from the concave portion to the convex portion, and easily dropped on the game board. In other words, since the so-called “play” of the game balls on the stage is small, the effect of the game balls on the stage is reduced, leading to a decrease in interest.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of playing the game ball on the stage by so-called “playing” the game ball on the stage and suppressing the decrease in interest.

The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-described problem is a game board in which a game area is formed and a game ball driven toward the game area can flow down, and a game board in which the game ball can reciprocately roll back and forth. A stage, a first stage guide path which is provided with a first entrance which can always accept a game ball driven toward the game area, and which guides the game ball received from the first entrance to the first stage; and wherein provided on the downstream side of the flow-down direction of the game ball than the first stage, a gaming ball second stage that reciprocally roll, and a center combination thereof disposed substantially at the center of the front Symbol playfield The first receiving unit is provided along the first stage so as to be able to receive a game ball rolling on the first stage, and an operation related to a game is executed when the game ball is received. and the inlet, the center role Be provided outside the region than a second receiving port operations associated with the game by the game ball is received is executed, the game ball rolling on the second stage, the second Although the reception to the receiving port may be hindered by the obstacle nail, the second receiving port provided outside the center accessory so as to be able to be received into the second receiving port. It includes an inductive route guiding upward and, even when a game ball rolling on the first stage flows down into the second stage without being received in said first receiving opening, accepting the game ball A game machine in which an operation related to the game is executed when a game ball is received in the second receiving port although it may be obstructed by the obstacle nail. Towards Second inlet guide strip immobile is provided implanted gaming balls leads to the second inlet capable of receiving a the recreation sphere even not accepted in the first inlet, the game balls accepted from the second inlet Partitioning with respect to the first stage guide path so that the first stage can be guided to the second stage where there is no opportunity to accept the first entrance, but there is still an opportunity to accept the second entrance. a further second stage guideway provided adjacent to the front-rear direction, front Symbol the game ball that rolls on the second stage, the induced to be accepted before Symbol second receiving port although directed to on the way of the second receiving port provided on the outside of the center region to the root, wherein for the game balls are rolling on the first stage, received in said first receiving opening game ball is the latent As through the discharge path communicating behind the game board without being guided to the outside of the terpolymer region game ball behind the game board is discharged, rather than into the first receiving port is the game board It is provided at the rear along the first stage.
The invention according to claim 2, in claim 1, the first drawing means for performing a first lottery process based on the game ball is received in the first receiving port to said second receiving port And a second lottery means for performing a second lottery process based on acceptance of the game ball, both of the first lottery process and the second lottery process being advantageous to the player. The present invention is characterized in that it is a process including a win determination for execution of a jackpot game.
The invention according to claim 3, characterized in that Oite to claim 2, the display means display demonstration is performed according to the first lottery process and the second lottery process, further comprising.

  According to this, a game board is provided in which a game ball driven toward the game area can flow downward from the upper side to the lower side. The game board is arranged with a first entrance and a main character capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game board and performing an operation related to the game when the game ball is received. Yes. The main character is a first stage having a first lower part that causes the game ball to flow down from the rear to the front, and a first stage guide path that guides the game ball driven toward the game area to the first stage. And a second stage having a second lower part that is formed alongside the first stage downstream from the first stage in the flow-down direction and allows the game ball to flow down from the rear toward the front, and a game area And a second stage guide path that guides the game ball driven toward the second stage to the second stage. The first stage is formed so that the game ball can roll back and forth. The second stage is formed so that the game ball can roll back and forth. Further, the first stage guide path and the second stage guide path are provided separately from each other. Furthermore, the 2nd receiving port which can receive the game ball rolling on the 1st stage is provided. The second receiving port is formed behind the first stage, and when a game ball is received in the second receiving port, an operation related to the game is executed. In addition, a guide port capable of receiving a game ball rolling on the second stage is provided. The guide port is formed at the rear of the second stage, and the game ball received in the guide port is guided to a position directly above the first receiving port. The first stage is formed with a first inclined portion that guides the game ball to the second receiving side, and the second stage is formed with a second inclined portion that guides the game ball to the guide port side. ing. The second inclined portion is guided by the game ball rolling on the second stage, rather than the game ball rolling on the first stage being guided to the second receiving port by the first inclined portion. It is formed so as to be easily guided to the mouth.

  “Front” and “rear” are directions when viewed from the player.

  According to the present invention, the game ball is so-called “playing” on the stage, and the effect of playing the game ball on the stage is enhanced, and a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game area | region. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover body, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of the game board which has a game area | region. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from diagonally forward, Comprising: It is a perspective view which enabled visual recognition of the 1st warp and the 2nd warp by removing a decoration cover. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the periphery of a 1st warp and a 2nd warp. It is the figure which showed the positional relationship of a light transmissive member, a 1st warp, and a 2nd warp. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board containing the effect for an effect. It is a perspective view which shows the game board base attached to the back of a game board from the front upper front. (A) It is a front view of a game board. (B) It is the sectional view on the AA line shown by (a). It is the perspective view which looked at the 1st opening-and-closing device, the accessory guideway, the distribution mechanism, and the production | presentation accessory from the upper left. It is a top view of an accessory guide path, a distribution mechanism, and a production | presentation accessory, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the aspect by which a game ball is distributed by the distribution mechanism. It is a top view of an accessory guide path, a distribution mechanism, and a production | presentation accessory, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the aspect by which a game ball is distributed by the distribution mechanism. It is a top view of an accessory guide path, a distribution mechanism, and a production | presentation accessory, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the aspect by which a game ball is distributed by the distribution mechanism. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the accessory container of a production | presentation accessory. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration, mainly showing a configuration around a main substrate. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration, mainly showing a configuration around a peripheral substrate. It is a functional block diagram which shows roughly the functional structure in connection with the lottery by a main board | substrate and the special production by a peripheral board | substrate. (A) It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the accessory container 422 of a production | presentation accessory, Comprising: It is a figure which shows that the 1st production basket inclines below toward the 1st performance exit. (B) It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the accessory container of the production | presentation accessory 420, Comprising: It is a figure which shows that the 1st production | presentation heel inclines toward the 2nd production | presentation 樋 guidance port. .

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body frame 3 is opened on one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine 1 and the front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame 3. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the decorative member in the game area 37 is omitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. A main body frame 3 is attached to one side of the entire surface of the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Body frame configuration]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated from the upper right front.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12 and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin or the like. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions of one side of the front frame body 11, and hinge pins and hinge holes are provided to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions of one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed freely. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is constituted by the outer frame side hinge device 14, the main body frame side hinge device 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting board.

  In the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of the front frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes.

  A substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. A window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is attached to the window frame 39. A substantially entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at a lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, in the periphery of the opening window 38, side decoration devices 52 are mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic lighting device 53 is mounted on the upper portion.

  The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp driving substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to the light source disposed on the lamp driving substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

  An effect selection switch 35 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the upper plate 51. The effect selection switch 35 is configured to be pressed by the player himself. When the player depresses the effect selection switch 35, the player's intention can be reflected in the effect display on the effect display device 115 described later. Note that a lever or a switch may be used instead of the effect selection switch 35. Moreover, the voice input means which receives a player's voice may be sufficient. In other words, any device that reflects the player's intention is acceptable.

[Configuration of locking device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted.

  That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the free end side of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 exposed through the front frame body 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Composition of game board mounting frame]
A description will be given with reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 4. FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11 and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. .

  The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 11). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78.

  A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. The lower plate 31 is guided.

  Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into various winning devices in a portion extending from the center to the lower part, and serves as a collective bag A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided.

  A sub-control board box 130 in which a sub-control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed is mounted on the box mounting base 118, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the control board 131 is housed is mounted.

  Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be fitted and installed.

[Structure of body mounting mechanism, ball tank and tank rail]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from the diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from the diagonally upper right rear.

  A tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133.

  The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136.

  In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left side in FIG. 8) to the other end (right end in FIG. 8). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction on the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation.

  The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, whereby the tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rail passages is configured. Then, after the game balls released from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage.

  Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion in order to avoid interference with the rear upper end portion of equipment (for example, the center accessory 300) that protrudes to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state.

In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Thus, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory 300 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

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

[Configuration of payout device mounting part and ball payout device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side.

In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction.

Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. There is no.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout.

The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). ing.

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

[Equipment on the lower rear of the main frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for differentially launching the launching hammer, and the like are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. 194 is installed.

  A power supply board box 196 for receiving the power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is received in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted.

  The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of rear cover body]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.

  The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 9) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 project toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. .

  Between the side wall portion constituting one side wall of the window opening portion of the mechanism mounting body 13 and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135 constituting the other end wall, an opaque synthetic resin material is formed into a substantially square box shape. Then, the rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the one side wall portion 213 a is respectively viewed from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the rear wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that is detachably fitted downward is integrally formed.

Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in the closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 9) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display device control board 116) is hidden from view from behind.

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

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

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

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

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

[Structure of ball derivatives for lower pan, etc. at rear lower part of body frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 6. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover body 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.

A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connecting path (not shown) from the winning and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

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

[About the configuration of the game board]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game board 5 having the game area 37. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the game board 5 from obliquely forward.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the game board 5 has a substantially circular game area forming wall 80 that forms the game area 37. Inside the game area forming wall 80 (on the game area 37 side) and on the left side, a guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 for guiding the game ball to the game area 37 is provided. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 194 (see FIG. 7) is driven toward the game area 37 along the guide rail.

  In the center of the game area 37, a center accessory 300 is arranged. The center accessory 300 has a size that occupies more than two-thirds of the width direction of the game area 37. The center accessory 300 has a substantially rectangular opening 301, and an effect display device 115 is disposed in the opening 301. The center accessory 300 has a frame-shaped decorative body 370, and the frame-shaped decorative body 370 is provided along the opening edge of the opening 301.

  A first start port 390 that can receive a game ball driven toward the game area 37 is disposed below the center combination 300. Below the first start port 390, a third start port 394 having a pair of movable pieces 396 (the second start port will be described later) is disposed. When the pair of movable pieces 396 are in the closed state, the third starting port 394 is unable to receive the game ball or is difficult to receive, and when the pair of movable pieces 396 is in the open state, It becomes easier to accept a game ball than the one start port 390.

  In the present embodiment, “downward” means the downstream side of the game ball in the downflow direction, and “upward” means the upstream side of the game ball in the downflow direction.

  An opening 372 is formed in the lower frame 370a of the frame-shaped decorative body 370 directly above the first start port 390.

  A first opening / closing device 398 is provided in the upper part of the center accessory 300. The first opening / closing device 398 includes a first big prize opening 3981 and a first big prize opening opening / closing door 3982 provided corresponding to the first big prize opening 3981. The first grand prize opening 3981 is an opening that can receive a game ball. The first big prize opening / closing door 3982 is a member for switching the first big prize opening 3981 between an open state in which a game ball can be received and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be received or difficult.

  The configuration of the first grand prize opening / closing door 3982 is not limited as long as the first grand prize opening 3981 can be opened and closed, but in the present embodiment, the surface on which the game area 37 of the game board 5 is formed. It is configured to be freely put in and out in the direction crossing (ie, the front-rear direction).

  In the present embodiment, the “front-rear direction” means a direction orthogonal to the surface of the game board 5, that is, a front-rear direction viewed from the player.

  A second opening / closing device 400 is provided below the third start port 394. The second opening / closing device 400 includes a second big prize opening 4001 and a second big prize opening opening / closing door 4002 provided corresponding to the second big prize opening 4001. The second grand prize winning port 4001 is an opening that can accept a game ball. The second big prize opening / closing door 4002 is a member for switching the second big prize opening 4001 between an open state in which a game ball can be received and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be received or difficult.

  A passing gate 402 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center accessory 300, and three lower left corners (on the left side of the first start port 390 and the third start port 394) of the center accessory 300. One general winning opening 404 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the “left side” means the left side as viewed from the player.

  On the lower right of the center object 300, a first special symbol display 84 for displaying a lottery result by a first special symbol lottery means 700, which will be described later, and a second special symbol for displaying a lottery result by a second special symbol lottery means 710. A display 86, a first hold indicator 88 for displaying the number of lotteries held by the first special symbol lottery means 700, and a second hold indicator 90 for displaying the number of lotteries held by the second special symbol lottery means 710 are provided. ing.

  Each of these indicators 84, 86, 88, 90 is constituted by, for example, an LED. Depending on the lighting state of the LED, a lottery result by the first special symbol lottery means 700 and a lottery result by the second special symbol lottery means 710 The number of lotteries held by the first special symbol lottery means 700 and the number of lotteries held by the second special symbol lottery means 710 are notified.

  In the vicinity of the lower frame 370 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 370, the center accessory 300 is downstream of the first shelf (hereinafter referred to as “first stage 330”) and the first stage 330 in the flow direction of the game ball. And a second shelf (hereinafter referred to as “second stage 350”) arranged on the side. The position where the second stage 350 is disposed is on the opposite side of the effect display device 115 with respect to the first stage 330 (that is, the front (player) side).

  A first stage guiding path for guiding a flowing game ball to the first stage 330 in the vicinity of the substantially vertical center of the left frame 370 b of the frame-shaped decorative body 370 (that is, the side of the frame-shaped decorative body 370). (Hereinafter referred to as "first warp 316") is provided with a first warp inlet 306 that can be received.

  A second warp inlet 308 that can be received in a second stage guide path (hereinafter referred to as “second warp 318”) is provided below the first warp inlet 306 in parallel with the first warp inlet 306. Yes.

  Below the first warp inlet 306 and the second warp inlet 308, a first warp guide piece (not shown) for guiding the game ball to the first warp inlet 306 and the game ball to the second warp inlet 308, respectively. A second warp guide piece 310 is provided. The second warp guide piece 310 protrudes from the frame-shaped decorative body 370 toward the left (that is, from the center accessory 300 to the game area 37). Thereby, the second warp inlet 308 is easier to guide the game ball than the first warp inlet 306. Therefore, even when the game ball is not guided to the first warp entrance 306, the expectation that is accepted by the second warp entrance 308 is increased, and the interest is enhanced.

  The first stage 330 has a curved surface formed in a wave shape from the first warp outlet side end 336 to the first warp opposite outlet side end 338. Specifically, a mountain portion 332 that swells upward is formed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the first stage 330, and a valley portion continuously connected to the mountain portion 332 is formed on the left and right sides of the mountain portion 332. 334 is formed.

  In addition, the height of the peak portion 332 is lower than the first warp outlet side end 336 and the first warp counter-exit side end 338. Thereby, the game ball discharged from the first warp outlet 312 can get over the mountain portion 332 and reciprocate between the first warp outlet side end 336 and the first warp counter-exit side end 338. Can move.

  A hill portion 352 is formed at a substantially central portion of the second stage 350. The elevated part 352 is located in front of the peak part 332 of the first stage 330. The second stage 350 has a curved portion 354 having a curved surface formed from the second warp outlet side end portion 356 to the elevated portion 352 in addition to the elevated portion 352. Moreover, it has the curved part 354 in which the curved surface was formed from the 2nd warp opposite exit side edge part 358 to the high platform part 352. FIG. These curved portions 354 are curved below the hill portion 352.

  The height of the hill portion 352 is lower than the second warp outlet side end 356 and the second warp counter-exit side end 358. Thereby, the game ball discharged from the second warp outlet 314 can get over the hill part 352 and reciprocate between the second warp outlet side end part 356 and the second warp counter-exit side end part 358. Can roll.

  The game balls received at the first warp inlet 306 and the second warp inlet 308 are discharged from the first warp outlet 312 and the second warp outlet 314, respectively, and are guided to the first stage 330 and the second stage 350.

  Note that the direction in which the game ball flows down in the first warp 316 and the direction in which the game ball rolls in the first stage 330 are substantially collinear, the game ball that has flowed down the first warp 316 has little loss of kinetic energy. . That is, if the game ball that has flowed down the first warp 316 changes its traveling direction, kinetic energy is lost. Accordingly, the game ball that has flowed down the first warp 316 rolls on the first stage 330 vigorously. Similarly, since the flow direction of the game ball in the second warp 318 and the rolling direction of the game ball in the second stage 350 are substantially on the same line, the game ball flowing down the second warp 318 also has a loss of kinetic energy. Few. As a result, both the game ball guided to the first stage 330 and the game ball guided to the second stage 350 roll vigorously on the first stage 330 and the second stage 350, and on each stage. The time spent staying at 330, 350 becomes longer, and as a result, the game balls play at the respective stages 330, 350, and the interest is enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball is not guided to the first stage 330 and the second stage 350 from the right side of the center accessory 300. That is, since the game balls are guided only from the left side of the center accessory 300 to the first stage 330 and the second stage 350, the game balls rolling on the first stage 330 and the second stage 350 are viewed from opposite directions. Rolling is not inhibited by the guided game ball. As a result, the time spent on each stage 330, 350 becomes longer, and as a result, the game balls play in each stage 330, 350, and the interest is enhanced.

  In the vicinity of the lower frame 370 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 370 and between the effect display device 115 and the first stage 330, a center electrical decoration unit 302 adjacent to the effect display device 115 is formed. A shelf-like curved surface is formed in the center electrical decoration portion 302 along the width direction of the center accessory 300, and a plurality of center decoration lamps 304 are arranged on the curved surface.

  A second start port 392 that can receive a game ball is formed at a position that is substantially in the center in the left-right direction of the center illumination unit 302 and that corresponds to the mountain portion 332 of the first stage 330. That is, the second start port 392 is provided not in the second stage 350 side, which is the flow-down direction of the game ball, but in the opposite direction (rear side of the first stage 330). This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 392. This is because the second stage 350 is formed below the first stage 330 and a stage partition wall 364 described later is provided between the first stage 330 and the second stage 350.

  In addition, a second start guide port 340 for guiding a game ball to the second start port 392 is formed in the mountain portion 332 of the first stage 330. The second start guide port 340 is inclined downward from the peak portion 332 to the second start port 392, so that the game ball is guided to the second start port 392. Therefore, when the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 does not have the momentum to roll in the vicinity of the mountain portion 332, the second starting guide port 340 is easily guided to the second starting port 392.

  The game ball that has won the second starting port 392 is discharged to the back of the game board 5 through a discharge path (not shown) communicating with the back of the game board 5.

  A first stage inclined groove 342 for allowing the second stage 350 to flow down the game ball is formed in the valley portion 334 of the first stage 330. The first stage inclined groove 342 is inclined downward from the trough 334 to the second stage 350 (that is, from the rear to the front), so that the game ball is guided to the second stage 350. It has become. Therefore, when the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 does not have the momentum to climb over the mountain portion 332, it is easily guided to the second stage 350 by the first stage inclined groove 342. The game ball that has lost its momentum to reciprocate between the first warp outlet side end 336 and the first warp counter-exit side end 338 wins the third starting port 394 from the mountain portion 332. The possibility of being guided from the valley 334 to the second stage 350 is much higher than the possibility.

  Between the first stage 330 and the second stage 350, a thin plate-like stage partition wall 364 for partitioning the stages 330 and 350 is provided. The stage partition wall 364 is disposed so as to protrude upward from the surface on the first stage 330, so that a game ball rolling on the first stage 330 does not flow down to the second stage 350. It has become. However, a communication portion 366 that connects the first stage 330 (specifically, the valley portion 334) and the second stage 350 is formed at a position corresponding to the valley portion 334 of the first stage 330 of the stage partition wall 364. ing. The game balls that have lost the momentum to roll to the left and right near the communication portion 366 flow down from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350 through the communication portion 366.

  A first start port guide path 374 is provided at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the second stage 350 (that is, a portion corresponding to the mountain portion 332 of the first stage 330) and a position corresponding to the hill portion 352. A first start guide port 368 communicating with an opening 372 formed in the lower frame 370a of the frame-shaped decorative body 370 is formed. In other words, the first start guide port 368 is provided not in the flow-down direction side of the game ball but in the opposite direction (the rear side of the second stage 350). This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize that the game ball is received by the first start guide port 368.

  The game ball guided to the first start guide port 368 passes through the first start port guide path 374 and is discharged from the opening 372 onto the game board 5. Here, since the first start port guide path 374 is formed so as to guide the game ball to a position directly above the first start port 390, the first start port guide path 374 is guided to the first start port guide path 374 and discharged to the game board 5 surface side. The expectation that the played game ball wins the first start opening 390 becomes very large. However, a nail is disposed directly above the first start opening 390, and the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 390 may be hindered by this nail. Therefore, the probability that the game ball discharged from the opening 372 onto the game board 5 through the first start port guiding path 374 wins the first start port 390 is about one fourth to three fourths. Become.

  The substantially central portion of the hill portion 352 in the left-right direction corresponds to the position of the first start guide port 368 and is downward from both ends of the hill portion 352 to the substantially center portion (that is, toward the first start guide port 368 side). It has the inclination part 353 which inclines to. In addition, a front inclined groove 360 for guiding a game ball to a third shelf (hereinafter referred to as “third stage 376”) to be described later is formed at a substantially central portion of the hill portion 352. Further, a first start guide opening guide groove 362 for guiding the game ball to the first start guide opening 368 is further formed inside the front inclined groove 360. That is, a front inclined groove 360 that is inclined downward from the rear to the front is formed in a substantially central portion of the hill portion 352, and further inclined downward from the front to the rear in the front inclined groove 360. Thus, the first start guide opening guide groove 362 is formed. Thereby, the game ball that has lost the momentum to roll to the left and right in the vicinity of the front inclined groove 360 is guided to the first start guide opening 368 along the first start guide opening guide groove 362 and to the front inclined groove 360. Along the third stage 376 in some cases.

  Further, a third stage 376 having a curved surface so as to draw an arc in the left-right direction is formed on the lower frame 370a of the frame-shaped decorative body 370. The game ball can roll on the third stage 376 in the left-right direction. A front guide groove 378 that is inclined downward from the rear to the front is formed in a substantially central portion of the third stage 376 in the left-right direction. The game ball that has lost the momentum to roll from side to side in the vicinity of the front guide groove 378 flows down on the game board 5 along the front guide groove 378.

  As described above, since the first start guide port guide groove 362 is formed in the substantially central portion of the hill portion 352, the expectation that the game ball is guided to the first start guide port 368 is from the mountain portion 332 to the second start. This is much higher than the expectation for winning the mouth 392. In addition, only the game balls received from the first warp inlet 306 into the center accessory 300 can be won at the second start opening 392, while the first warp inlet 306 or the second warp can be won at the first start opening 390. In addition to the game balls received from the entrance 308 in the center combination 300, the game balls flowing down the left side of the center combination 300 may be guided by the nail and win the first starting port 390. Thus, the probability that a game ball wins the first start port 390 is higher than the probability that the game ball wins the second start port 392.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the game board 5 obliquely from the front, and is a perspective view in which the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are made visible by removing the decorative cover. As shown in FIG. 12, the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are formed so as to be partitioned from each other. That is, a game ball taken in from the first warp inlet 306 flows down only the first warp 316, and a game ball taken in from the second warp inlet 308 flows down only the second warp 318. Thereby, the game ball taken in from the first warp inlet 306 and the game ball taken in from the second warp inlet 308 are guided to the first stage 330 and the second stage 350, respectively, without interfering with each other.

  Further, each of the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 is made of a transparent member so that a game ball flowing down inside can be visually recognized. Thereby, the game ball received from the 1st warp entrance 306 or the 2nd warp entrance 308 can be visually recognized. Since the player is often attracted attention to the center object 300 and the effect display device 115, the player often misses that the game ball has been received at the first warp entrance 306 or the second warp entrance 308. This has reduced interest. Therefore, by using the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 as transparent members, the first warp even if it is missed that the game ball has been received at the first warp inlet 306 or the second warp inlet 308. Since the game balls flowing down 316 and the second warp 318 can be visually recognized, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are disposed along the opening 301 of the center accessory 300 adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are adjacent to each other and provided along the opening 301 of the center accessory 300 so that the second warp 318 is on the front side. Thereby, even if it is a narrow space, both can be arranged efficiently.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration around the first warp 316 and the second warp 318. As shown in FIG. 13, an effect light source 380 is arranged behind the first warp 316 and the second warp 318. The light source 380 includes a base 382 and a plurality of LEDs 384, and the plurality of LEDs 384 are arranged on the base 382. The light source 380 (base 382 and LED 384), the decorative cover 386, and the light transmitting member 388 constitute an electric decoration member 379.

  The light emitted from the light source 380 enters the light transmission member 388, passes through the light transmission member 388 along the plane portion 3881, and is guided to the front of the game board 5. The light transmitting member 388 is a curved plate-like member and is made of a resin such as a transparent plastic. The light transmitting member 388 includes a flat portion 3881 and an end portion 3882 intersecting with the flat portion 3881. The light transmitting member 388 is disposed so that the end portion 3882 is on the front side (player side).

  The first warp 316, the second warp 318, and the light transmission member 388 are covered with a colored non-transparent decorative cover 386. Since the light transmitted through the light transmitting member 388 is guided to the decorative cover 386, the front portion of the decorative cover 386 emits light. As described above, the light transmission member 388 can guide the light emitted from the light source 380 forward to emit light linearly. In addition, since the light transmitting member 388 can guide light forward by the length in the width direction of the plane portion 3881, the degree of freedom in the position where the light source 380 is disposed is increased.

  In addition, since the decorative cover 386 is colored, it is difficult to visually recognize the first warp 316 and the second warp 318. Accordingly, the first warp visual recognition hole 3861 and the second warp so that the game ball flowing down the second warp 318 can be seen on the front surface of the decorative cover 386 so that the game ball flowing down the first warp 316 can be seen. A viewing hole 3862 is formed. Thereby, while being able to perform the effect by the colored light, the game balls flowing down the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 can be visually recognized, and the interest is enhanced.

  FIG. 14 is a view showing the positional relationship between the light transmission member 388 and the first warp 316 and the second warp 318. As shown in FIG. 14, the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are attached along the flat portion 3881 of the light transmission member 388. Here, since the light emitted from the light source 380 is guided forward from the end portion 3882 of the light transmitting member 388, the path through which the game ball flows can be easily grasped by the light emitted from the light source 380.

  In addition, since the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are disposed adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction, the first light warp 316 and the second warp 318 are not provided with the light source 380 and the light transmission member 388, respectively. The game balls flowing down each of the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 can be grasped.

  Further, since the light transmitted through the light transmitting member 388 is emitted from the end portion 3882, the light can be emitted linearly. Thereby, it is possible to emit light even in a narrow place such as a place along the periphery of the center accessory 300, and a gorgeous effect can be executed. Furthermore, it is possible to emit light in a frame shape as in the case where light is emitted along the opening 301 of the center accessory 300.

  Further, the flat portion 3881 is formed in a bowl shape at the end portion 3882 of the light transmitting member 388 when viewed from the front view direction. Thereby, the light transmitted through the plane portion 3881 is not guided linearly forward, but is dispersed in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the end portion 3882, so that the light emitting area becomes larger and looks more gorgeous. Enhanced.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect accessory 420 that is arranged in the game area 37 and that can perform an effect using a game ball. FIG. 15 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 5 including the effect bonus 420.

  The stage effect 420 is disposed inside the center role 300 and adjacent to the right frame 370c of the frame-shaped decorative body 370, and uses a game ball received from the first grand prize opening 3981. To produce.

  The effect accessory 420 has a cylindrical accessory container 422, and a figure 424 is accommodated in the accessory container 422 as shown in FIG. The accessory container 422 is configured by a transparent member that allows a part of the circumferential direction to be visually recognized, and is configured by an opaque member that cannot be visually recognized by the other part different from the part of the circumferential direction. Has been. However, an opening may be formed instead of the transparent member. If the figure 424 accommodated in the inside can be visually recognized, the aspect will not be limited.

  The accessory container 422 is configured to be rotatable about a center extending in the longitudinal direction (that is, a center line of a cross section crossing the longitudinal direction of the accessory container 422). Therefore, depending on the rotation position, the player may or may not be able to see the figure 424. That is, the figure 424 cannot be viewed when the opaque member is in front (player side) (see FIG. 10), and the figure 424 is visible when the transparent portion is in front (see FIG. 15). .

  Note that the phrase “freely rotatable with respect to the game board 5” does not mean that it is attached to the game board 5, but whether it is attached to the game board 5 or not. Can be freely rotated.

  When the figure 424 cannot be visually recognized, the character “Utahime” can be visually recognized on the front surface of the accessory container 422. This character is composed of a transparent member capable of transmitting light. Further, a light source such as an LED is disposed behind the character. When light is emitted from the light source toward the front of the game board 5, the “diva legend (decorative character)” is turned on. And the effect | action actor 420 can also be used as a decoration member by making the lighting aspect of a light source into various aspects.

  Therefore, the stage effect 420 functions as the stage role 420 when the figure 424 can be visually recognized, and functions as a decorative member when the figure 424 cannot be viewed (that is, when the decorative characters can be visually recognized). The area 5 can be used effectively, and the player can be surprised by rotating the accessory container 422, so that interest is enhanced.

  FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the game board base 480 attached to the rear of the game board 5 from the front upper front. FIG. 17A is a front view of the game board 5. FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (b), the game ball received from the first big prize opening 3981 is directed to the effect bonus 420 between the effect bonus 420 and the first opening / closing device 398. An accessory guiding path 440 is provided.

  Further, the accessory guide path 440 is inclined downward from the first opening / closing device 398 toward the effect accessory 420 (see FIG. 16). Thereby, the game ball received in the first grand prize opening 3981 rolls on the accessory guiding path 440 toward the effect accessory 420. In addition, the accessory guide path 440 is made of a transparent resin member, whereby the game ball rolling on the accessory guide path 440 can be visually recognized.

  The game ball received from the first opening / closing device 398 is discharged behind the game ball and the game board 5 guided to the production role 420 by the distribution mechanism 450 provided above the production role 420. Sorted into game balls.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the first opening / closing device 398, the accessory guide path 440, the sorting mechanism 450, and the effect accessory 420 as viewed from the upper left. FIGS. 19 to 21 are plan views of the accessory guiding path 440, the distribution mechanism 450, and the effect accessory 420, and show the manner in which game balls are distributed by the distribution mechanism 450.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, the distribution mechanism 450 includes a solenoid 452 having a plunger 4521 that expands and contracts (moves) in the X direction and the Y direction shown in FIG. 18, and a first opening / closing device 398 (see FIG. 18). A game ball holding member 454 that can hold only one game ball received from the above, a connection member 456 that connects the plunger 4521 and the game ball holding member 454, and a pin 458 that supports the connection member 456. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the plunger 4521 of the solenoid 452 is located on the X direction side in the normal state (that is, the demagnetized state). The game ball that has rolled on the accessory guide path 440 toward the second opening / closing device 400 is held by the game ball holding member 454.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when one game ball is held by the game ball holding member 454, the game ball that subsequently rolls on the second opening / closing device 400 cannot be held by the game ball holding member 454. The game board 5 is discharged to the rear side (Y direction side in the figure).

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the solenoid 452 is excited, the plunger moves in the Y direction. At this time, the connecting member 456 rotates counterclockwise (α direction in the figure) with the pin 458 as a fulcrum. The game ball holding member 454 rotates counterclockwise as the connecting member 456 rotates counterclockwise. A drop opening 4221 through which a game ball can be dropped is formed on the upper surface of the accessory storage body 422 of the effect accessory 420. When the solenoid 452 is excited and the game ball holding member 454 rotates counterclockwise with the connecting member 456 as a fulcrum, the game ball held by the game ball holding member 454 enters the accessory storage body 422 from the drop port 4221. Fall.

  If the solenoid 452 is in a demagnetized state, the game ball held by the game ball holding member 454 is held at a position shifted from the drop opening 4221. Therefore, the game ball held by the game ball holding member 454 is used as an accessory. It does not fall into the container 422.

  FIG. 22 is a front view showing the internal configuration of the accessory container 422 of the effect accessory 420. As shown in FIG. 22, a figure 424 that produces an effect using a game ball is arranged inside the accessory container 422.

  In addition to the figure 424, a first effect rod 426 and a second effect rod 428 are provided inside the accessory container 422 so that the game ball can roll. Each of the first effect rod 426 and the second effect rod 428 is made of a transparent member so that the manner in which the game ball rolls can be visually recognized.

  The figure 424 is arranged in such a manner that the one hand 4241 is pushed forward. The support shaft 430 is supported on the figure 424 directly above the one hand 4241. The support shaft 430 is an axis whose longitudinal direction is the front-rear direction. That is, the one hand 4241 and the support shaft 430 are substantially parallel. The first performance rod 426 is fixed to the one hand 4241 so as to be supported by the one hand 4241 of the figure 424 and is supported by the support shaft 430.

  The support shaft 430 is configured integrally with the one hand 4241 and the first performance rod 426 of the figure 424, and is configured to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range.

  A second effect rod 428 is disposed below the first effect rod 426. The second performance rod 428 is inclined from one end (right end 4281 in the present embodiment) to the other end (left end 4282 in the present embodiment).

  A first stage outlet 432 is provided below the support shaft 430 and on the left side, and a second stage 樋 induction port 434 communicating with the second stage 樋 428 is provided below the support shaft 430 and on the right side. Is formed. When the support shaft 430 rotates in the counterclockwise direction to the rotation limit, the left end 4262 of the first performance rod 426 is positioned above the first performance exit 432. On the other hand, when the support shaft 430 rotates in the clockwise direction to the rotation limit, the right end 4261 of the first effect rod 426 is positioned above the second effect rod guide port 434.

  In addition, a second performance outlet 432 is formed below the left end 4282 of the second performance rod 428. That is, the first performance port 432 and the second performance port 436 are formed side by side.

  Here, the first performance port 432 is configured in blue, and the second performance hall guide port 434 and the second performance port 436 are configured in red. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether it is a win or a miss while sorting one game ball by the first stage 樋 426 to the left and right by accepting the game balls to the respective performance exits formed vertically. .

[Control structure of main board and peripheral board]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration, and mainly showing the configuration around the main board 500. FIG. 24 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration, and is a diagram mainly showing the configuration around the peripheral substrate 600. In these drawings, bold arrows indicate connection and direction of the power source, and thin arrows indicate connection and direction of the signal.

  Control of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is broadly divided into a group of main boards 500 (shown in FIG. 23) and a group of peripheral boards 600 (shown in FIG. 24). The group of main boards 500 controls game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.), and the group of peripheral boards 600 is directing actions (issued decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display and decorative body). Control).

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main board 500 includes a main control board 510 and a payout control board 520. The main control board 510 includes a CPU 512 as a central processing unit, a ROM 514 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 516 as a readable / writable memory.

  The CPU 512 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 514, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 600 or the payout control board 520.

  The ROM 514 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 510 and information such as input signals.

  The main board 500 is connected to the power supply board 195 via the power supply relay terminal plate 199 so that the operation power is supplied from the power supply board 195.

  The input interface of the main control board 510 includes a first start port sensor 580 that detects a winning state at the first start port 390, a second start port sensor 582 that detects a winning state at the second start port 392, and a second start port sensor 582. A third start port sensor 584 for detecting a winning state at the 3 start port 394 and an all winning port winning number detection sensor 586 for counting the number of winnings for all the winning ports are connected.

  In addition, the input interface of the main control board 510 indicates that the game ball has won the gate sensor 560 for detecting that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 402 and the general winning opening 404 through the panel relay terminal board 550. A general winning opening sensor 562 to be detected is connected.

  Further, a first big prize port count sensor 570 is connected to the input interface of the main control board 510 via a first big prize port relay terminal board 552 connected to the panel relay terminal board 550, and the panel relay terminal board 550. A second big prize opening count sensor 576 is connected through a second big prize opening relay terminal plate 554 connected to the.

  Detection signals from the sensors are input to the main control board 510. Also connected to the input interface of the main control board 510 are an inner frame opening switch 536 for detecting the opening state of the front frame body 11 and a door opening switch 538 for detecting the opening state of the front frame 4.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol / special symbol display board 568 is connected to the output interface of the panel relay terminal board 550 via a symbol limiting resistor board 566. From the main control board 510, the normal symbol display 82, first symbol A drive signal can be output to the special symbol display 84 and the second special symbol display 86.

  In addition, the output interface of the first grand prize opening relay terminal plate 552 is connected to the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 572 that drives the first big prize opening opening / closing door 3982 of the first opening / closing device 398, and is connected to the main control. These drive signals are output from the substrate 510.

  Further, the output interface of the second grand prize opening relay terminal plate 554 includes the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 574 that drives the pair of movable pieces 396 of the third start opening 394 and the second big prize opening opening / closing of the second opening / closing device 400. A second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 578 for driving the door 4002 is connected, and these drive signals are outputted from the main control board 510.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 520 includes a CPU 522 as a central processing unit, a ROM 524 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 526 as a readable / writable memory.

  The payout control board 520 processes the command signal input from the main control board 510 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170 and the launch motor 192 connected to the launch control board 532. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal, and the firing motor 192 can fire the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Note that bi-directional communication is performed between the main control board 510 and the payout control board 520 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 510 transmits a prize ball command, it responds to this. An ACK signal is returned from the payout control board 520 to the main control board 510.

  The payout control board 520 is also connected with a lower pan full switch 530 for detecting that the game balls stored in the lower plate 31 are full. “Please remove from the dish 31” is notified.

  In addition, an external terminal board 534 is connected to the main control board 510 and the payout control board 520, and the winning statuses of the start ports 390, 392, 394 and the opening / closing devices 398, 400, normal symbols / special symbols are displayed. Various information such as the game state based on the fluctuating state and the lottery result is output to a hall computer or the like provided in the game facility.

  On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 600 includes a peripheral control substrate 610 and a display device control substrate 116 as shown in FIG. Note that only one-way communication is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface between the main control board 510 and the peripheral control board 610, and the main control board 510 and the peripheral control board 610. The command is sent to, but the reverse is not done. Also, power for operation is supplied from the power supply board 195 to the peripheral board 600 via the power supply relay terminal plate 199.

  The peripheral control board 610 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 612, ROM 614, RAM 616, etc., and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components.

  In addition, the peripheral control board 610 is provided with a ROM 620 that stores a sound source that is the basis of voice and music, and a sound source IC 618 that outputs the sound and music according to the production content based on the sound source stored in the ROM 620. It has been.

  Note that bidirectional communication is performed between the peripheral control board 610 and the display device control board 116 with each input / output interface.

  On the other hand, a liquid crystal display (LCD) as an effect display device 115 is connected to the display device control board 116, and the display device control board 116 processes a command signal transmitted from the peripheral control board 610, A drive signal is output to the effect display device 115. More specifically, the display device control board 116 includes a CPU 632, a RAM 634, a ROM 636, a VDP 638, and an image ROM 640.

  The CPU 632 receives the command signal sent from the peripheral control board 610 via the input / output interface and performs arithmetic processing based on the command to control the VDP 638. The RAM 634 provides a work area for the CPU 632 and temporarily stores information included in the display command. The ROM 636 holds a program for the CPU 632 (for display control).

  A VDP (video display processor) 638 is a drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the effect display device 115. A register is provided in the VDP 638, and can hold the operation mode of the VDP 638, setting information of various display functions, and the like. Then, the CPU 632 rewrites various information held in the register, whereby the display mode on the effect display device 115 can be changed variously. The image ROM 640 is a non-volatile memory that stores various types of image data, and stores bitmap format image data for various display designs, JPEG format image data for a background image, and the like.

  In addition, a lamp driving board 650 and a frame decoration relay terminal board 622 are connected to the peripheral control board 610. Further, a center decoration driving unit relay terminal plate 662 is connected to the lamp driving substrate 650 as a relay terminal plate. Further, a rotating unit lower LED board 664 is connected to the center decoration driving unit relay terminal plate 662.

  In the input interface of the rotating unit lower LED board 664, the game ball used for the production (that is, the game ball that has rolled the first production pole 426) is either the first performance outlet 432 or the second performance outlet 432. A ball sorter motor sensor 666 is connected to detect whether the ball is accepted. Also connected to the output interface of the rotating unit lower LED board 664 are a ball sorting motor 668 that repeatedly rotates the support shaft 430 clockwise and counterclockwise, and a rotating unit LED board 670 in which LEDs are arranged as electrical decorations. Has been.

  Further, the output interface of the lamp driving board 650 includes a panel decoration lamp 652, a center decoration lamp 304, a rotation motor 658 for rotating the effect accessory 420, and a rotation unit for detecting the rotation position of the effect accessory 420. A motor sensor 660 is connected. Thereby, the lamp drive board 650 can switch the lighting state of each of these lamps, and can detect the rotation operation and the rotation position of the effect accessory 420. Further, a discharge port sensor 654 for detecting a game ball discharged to the rear side of the game board 5 is connected to the input interface of the lamp driving board 650.

  The frame decoration relay terminal plate 622 connected to the peripheral control board 610 is connected to the speakers 18 and 57 connected to the front frame 4, the effect selection switch 35, the frame decoration lamp 624, and the like. In 610, the effect mode output to the effect display device 115 is switched based on the operation state of the effect selection switch 35, and a drive signal is output to the speakers 18, 57 and the frame decoration lamp 624.

[Functional configuration of main board and peripheral board]
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram schematically showing a functional configuration related to the lottery by the main board 500 and the special effects by the peripheral board 600.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the main control board 510 includes a first special symbol lottery means 700, a second special symbol lottery means 710, a normal symbol lottery means 720, a special game state generating means 730, and a small hit game execution. Means 732, third start opening / closing execution means 728, first big prize opening opening / closing execution means 734, second big prize opening opening / closing execution means 736, and command transmission means 740 are provided.

  The first special symbol lottery means 700 extracts random numbers by the first special symbol determination random number extracting means 702 when a game ball wins the first starting opening 390 and is detected by the first starting opening sensor 580. Based on the extracted random number value and the first special symbol determination table 706 stored in the ROM 514 of the main board 500, the lottery result is determined by the first success / failure determination means 704.

The second special symbol lottery means 710 receives the second special symbol when the game ball wins the second starting port 392 or the third starting port 394 and is detected by the second starting port sensor 582 or the third starting port sensor 584. A random number is extracted by the hit determination random number extraction means 712. Then, based on the extracted random number value and the second special symbol determination table 716 stored in the ROM 514 of the main board 500, the lottery determination result is determined by the second success / failure determination means 714.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate 402 and is detected by the gate sensor 560, the normal symbol lottery means 720 extracts a random number by the normal symbol per-determination random number extracting means 722. Then, based on the extracted random number value and the normal symbol per unit determination table 726 stored in the ROM 514 of the main board 500, the normal symbol determination unit 724 determines the lottery result.

  The lottery results obtained by the first special symbol lottery means 700 and the second special symbol lottery means 710 include 15R big hit, 2R big hit, small hit and miss. Further, the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 720 includes winning and losing.

  The special gaming state generating unit 730 generates a special gaming state when the lottery result determined by the first winning / deciding unit 704 or the second winning / deciding unit 714 is 15R jackpot or 2R jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “15R jackpot”). And 2R jackpot "is called" special hit ".)

  Specifically, if the lottery result determined by the first winning / decision determining unit 704 or the second winning / decision determining unit 714 is 15R big win, the first grand prize opening / closing execution unit 734 performs the first grand prize winning opening / closing execution unit 734. The opening / closing solenoid 572 is operated to open / close the first big prize opening opening / closing door 3982 of the first opening / closing device 398. Then, from the 3rd round to the 15th round, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 578 is operated by the second big prize opening opening / closing execution means 736 to open / close the second big prize opening opening / closing door 4002 of the second opening / closing device 400. . On the other hand, if the lottery result determined by the first winning / deciding unit 704 and the second winning / deciding unit 714 is a 2R big win, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 572 is operated by the first big prize opening / closing execution means 734. The first opening / closing door 3982 of the first opening / closing device 398 is opened and closed for only two rounds.

  When a game ball wins the first grand prize port 3981 or the second big prize port 4001, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball as a prize ball, and the first big prize port count sensor 570 or the second big prize port count. The sensor 576 counts the number of winning balls.

  If the lottery result determined by the first winning / failing determining means 704 or the second winning / failing determining means 714 is a small hit, the second winning prize opening / closing executing means 736 causes the second winning prize opening / closing execution means 736 to open / close the second winning prize opening. The solenoid 578 is operated to open and close the second big prize opening opening / closing door 4002 of the second opening / closing device 400 twice.

  Here, “round” means that when a special gaming state occurs based on the fact that the lottery result determined by the first winning / failing determining means 704 and the second winning / failing determining means 714 is a special win, This is a unit representing the number of times of opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 3981 by the mouth opening / closing door 3982 or opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 4001 by the second big prize opening / closing door 4002 over a predetermined time. Therefore, when the lottery result determined by the first winning / failing determining means 704 and the second winning / failing determining means 714 is a small hit (one aspect in the normal gaming state), it is not called “round”.

  In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation mode of the first opening / closing device 398 is the same in the case where the lottery results determined by the first winning / failing determining means 704 and the second winning / failing determining means 714 are 2R big win and small win. It is. However, in the case of 2R jackpot, the gaming state after the special gaming state ends becomes a so-called “probable gaming state” in which the winning probability for the special winning is high. It remains in the normal gaming state which is neither the gaming state nor the so-called “time saving gaming state”. Accordingly, when the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 3982 is performed two rounds or twice, it is difficult for the player to determine whether it is a 2R big hit or a small win, The first special symbol lottery means 700 and the second special symbol lottery means 710 have different probabilities of winning specially. Thereby, the player cannot discriminate whether the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state or the normal gaming state, and the interest is enhanced.

  The third start port opening / closing execution means 728 operates the normal electric accessory solenoid 574 to open / close the pair of movable pieces 396 when the lottery result determined by the normal symbol determination unit 724 is a win. When the pair of movable pieces 396 opens and closes, it becomes easy for a game ball to win a prize at the third start port 394. When the pair of movable pieces 396 are in the closed state, it is impossible to win a game ball in the third start port 394, or a game ball win in the third start port 394 is the first start. Although it is more difficult than winning a game ball to the mouth 390 and the second starting port 392, when the pair of movable pieces 396 are in the open state, the winning of the game ball to the third starting port 394 is as follows. It becomes easier than winning a game ball to the start port 390 and the second start port 392. In the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 392 is configured more difficult than the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 390.

  The command transmission unit 740 transmits the lottery result obtained by the first win / fail determination unit 704 or the second win / fail determination unit 714 and information related to the lottery result to the peripheral board 600. The “information related to the lottery result” corresponds to an effect time or the like performed in the effect display device 115.

  The peripheral board 600 includes command receiving means 750, effect lottery means 760, and effect actor operation executing means 762.

  The command receiving unit 750 receives the lottery result and the information related to the lottery result transmitted from the main control board 510 by the first win / fail determination unit 704 or the second win / fail determination unit 714.

  The effect lottery means 760 determines by lottery whether or not the effect by the effect item 420 is performed. As a result of the lottery by the effect lottery means 760, when it is determined that the effect by the effect object 420 is to be performed, the effect lottery means 760 uses the lamp drive board 650 and the center decoration drive part relay terminal plate 662 to distribute the ball distribution unit. The motor 668 is operated to produce an effect by the effect item 420. However, since the effect by the effect item 420 is performed using the game ball won in the first opening / closing device 398 (first grand prize opening 3981), when the game ball is not won in the first opening / closing device 398. No such production is performed.

[About the operation of the director for the production]
FIG. 26A, which will be described based on FIGS. 24 to 26, is a front view showing the internal configuration of the accessory storage body 422 of the effect accessory 420, and the first effect 樋 426 is the first performance outlet. It is a figure which shows inclining below toward 432. FIG. FIG. 26 (b) is a front view showing the internal configuration of the accessory container 422 of the effect accessory 420, and the first effect 樋 426 is inclined downward toward the second effect 樋 induction port 434. FIG.

  First, in the lamp drive board 650, when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on or reset, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal of the rotary motor sensor 660 that detects the rotation position of the effecting instrument 420 is received. If there is no detection signal from the rotating part motor sensor 660, the effect accessory 420 is driven to rotate to a position where the inside of the accessory container 422 of the effect accessory 420 cannot be visually recognized. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, “Diva legend” appears in front of the effect item 420.

  Thereafter, when a control command is transmitted from the peripheral control board 610 to the lamp driving board 650 in accordance with the change in the gaming state, the effect driving function 420 is rotationally driven and controlled. As shown, the rotating unit motor 658 is driven so that the figure 424 inside the accessory container 422 of the effect accessory 420 can be viewed, and the effect accessory 420 is driven to rotate. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the figure 424 arranged inside the accessory storage body 422 of the effect accessory 420. In addition, when the game ball received from the first opening / closing device 398 is led to the first effect rod 426, the effect using the game ball can be visually recognized.

  When the control command for effect driving control is transmitted from the peripheral control board 610 to the lamp driving board 650 by using the figure 424, the lamp driving board 650 causes the support shaft 430 to move in the β direction. And reciprocatingly rotate in the γ direction.

  When the support shaft 430 is repeatedly reciprocated in the α direction and the β direction, the one hand 4241 of the figure 424 rotates around the support shaft 430 with respect to the figure 424 as the support shaft 430 rotates. That is, when the support shaft 430 rotates clockwise (β direction in the figure), the one hand 4241 and the first effect rod 426 are rotated in the β direction with respect to the figure 424 with the support shaft 430 as the rotation center. To do. Further, when the support shaft 430 rotates counterclockwise (γ direction in the drawing), the one hand 4241 and the first effect rod 426 move in the γ direction with respect to the figure 424 with the support shaft 430 as the rotation center. Rotate. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the first effect 樋 426 is inclined downward toward the first performance exit 432, and the first effect 樋 426 is shown in FIG. 26 (b). Are repeatedly inclined downward toward the second performance 樋 induction port 434.

  In addition, if the game ball won in the first grand prize opening 3981 is present on the first performance pole 426, the support shaft 430 is repeatedly reciprocated clockwise and counterclockwise, Roll on the first stage 樋 426 in the left-right direction. In other words, the support shaft 430 rotates in the opposite direction different from the previous rotation direction before the game ball of the first performance rod 426 is guided to the first performance port 432 or the second performance rod guide port 434. As a result, the game ball rolls on the first effect rod 426 in the left-right direction. When the support shaft 430 rotates to the rotation limit in the γ direction and is held for a certain period of time (if it is held for a certain period of time in the mode of FIG. 26A), the game ball is guided to the first performance port 432. . On the other hand, when the support shaft 430 rotates to the rotation limit in the clockwise direction and is held for a certain period of time (if it is held for a certain period of time in the mode of FIG. 26B), the game ball is in the second stage 樋 induction port 434. Led to.

  When a game ball that rolls on the first performance pole 426 is received by the first performance exit 432, the game ball is discharged behind the game board 5. On the other hand, when a game ball that rolls on the first effect rod 426 is received by the second effect rod guide opening 434, the game ball falls on the right end 4281 of the second effect rod 428, and from the right end 4281 to the left end 4282. Roll towards Then, the game ball rolling from the right end 4281 toward the left end 4282 is received by the second performance outlet 432.

  It is to be noted that the effect by the effect object 420 using the game ball (that is, the effect of whether the game ball is accepted by the first performance exit 432 or the second performance exit 432) is command transmission means 740. Is performed based on the lottery result received by the first success / failure determination means 704 or the second success / failure determination means 714.

  Specifically, when performing an effect by the effect object 420, which one of the first performance outlet 432 and the first performance 樋 426 is to be the winning performance outlet (or an outage performance outlet)? decide. When the determination of the lottery result by the first winning / deciding unit 704 or the second winning / decision determining unit 714 is a 2R big hit or a small win, the game ball rolling on the first stage 樋 426 The performance is performed so as to be guided to the determined exit. On the other hand, when the determination of the lottery result by the first winning / deciding unit 704 or the second winning / deciding unit 714 is out of play, the side where the game ball rolling on the first effect 樋 426 is determined to be the outflow exit The performance is performed so that it is guided to In this manner, the winning performance outlet and the unsuccessful performance outlet are switched for each performance by the performance accessory 420. Thereby, a monotonous game can be avoided, and when a performance is performed by the performance object 420, the player is drawn attention to which performance exit is a hit, and the interest is enhanced.

  In addition, “winning performance exit” means a performance exit indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means may be advantageous to the player, and “out of performance exit” means the lottery means. It is a performance exit that shows that the lottery result by is more unfavorable than the result advantageous to the player. Here, “the lottery result by the lottery means may be a result advantageous to the player” means that the lottery result by the first special symbol lottery means 700 or the second special symbol lottery means 710 is “2R big hit and small It means "hit". That is, “possibility” can be said to be an advantageous result for the player because if the lottery result is a 2R big win, a promising game state will occur, and if it is a small win, the normal gaming state will continue. This is based on the fact that the result is not advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 115, the special effect is performed when the determination of the lottery result by the first winning / failing determining means 704 or the second winning / failing determining means 714 is 2R big hit or small hit. Thereby, when a special effect is performed on the effect display device 115, the player has a higher expectation that a special game state will be generated, and the interest is enhanced.

  As described above, the game ball rolling on the first performance pole 426 is changed to the first performance outlet 432 or the second performance according to the determination of the lottery result by the first success / failure determination means 704 or the second success / failure determination means 714. The performance is performed so as to be guided to the mouth 436. When a special effect is performed on the effect display device 115, the game ball rolling on the first effect 樋 426 is guided to the winning performance outlet, and the special effect is not performed on the effect display device 115. You will be guided to the exit. Therefore, when an effect by the effect agent 420 is being performed, the player plays a game with a sense of expectation that the game ball will be received at the winning performance exit.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, even if the determination of the lottery result by the first winning / failing determining means 704 or the second winning / failing determining means 714 is a 2R big hit or a small hit, the first opening / closing device 398 does not accept a game ball. In the case of the game, the effect using the game ball is not performed. Therefore, when the first big winning opening 3981 of the first opening / closing device 398 is opened, the player is willing to win a game ball in the first big winning opening 3981. Thereby, it is possible not only to see the unilateral performance from the pachinko machine 1, but also to have an emotion that the player himself participates in the game, and the interest is enhanced. Furthermore, since the accessory guidance path 440, the first effect rod 426, and the second effect rod 428 are all made of a transparent member so that the game balls rolling on them can be seen, Since a series of trends from winning the first opening / closing device 398 to being accepted by the first performance outlet 432 or the second performance outlet 432 can be grasped, the interest is further enhanced.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment described above has the following configuration. The following configurations 1 to 18 are provided alone or in appropriate combination.

[Configuration 1]
A game board in which a game area is formed in the front, and a game ball driven toward the game area can flow downward from above to down,
A first receiving port disposed in a game area of the game board, capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area, and performing an operation related to a game by receiving the game ball;
A main area which is a game area of the game board and which is arranged upstream of the first receiving port in the flow-down direction,
The main character is
A first stage that has a first lower flow part that causes the game ball to flow down from the rear to the front, and that allows the game ball to roll back and forth;
A first stage guideway for guiding a game ball driven toward the game area to the first stage;
In the flow-down direction, it is formed alongside the first stage on the downstream side and the front side with respect to the first stage, and has a second lower part for flowing the game ball from the rear toward the front, and the game ball reciprocates. A second stage that can roll,
A second stage guide path that is provided separately from the first stage guide path and guides a game ball driven toward a game area to the second stage;
A second receiving port capable of accepting a game ball rolling on the first stage, wherein an operation related to a game is executed when the game ball is accepted;
A guide port capable of receiving a game ball rolling on the second stage and capable of guiding the received game ball to a position directly above the first reception port,
The second receiving port is formed on the rear side or the rear side of the first stage, and the first stage is formed with a first inclined portion for guiding a game ball to the second receiving port side. And
The guide port is formed at the rear or rear side of the second stage, and the second stage is formed with a second inclined portion for guiding the game ball to the guide port side,
The second inclined portion rolls on the second stage rather than the game ball rolling on the first stage is guided to the second receiving port by the first inclined portion. A gaming machine, wherein a game ball is formed so as to be easily guided to the guide port.

  According to this, the game board 5 that is driven toward the game area 37 is provided with a game board 5 that can flow downward in the downward direction from above. The game board 5 can receive a game ball driven toward the game board 5, and the game board 5 receives a game ball, and when the game ball is received, an operation related to the game is executed (first start port). 390) and the main character (center character 300) are arranged. The center accessory 300 includes a first stage 330 having a first lower part (first stage inclined groove 342) that causes the game ball to flow down from the rear to the front, and a game ball that is driven toward the game area. A first stage guide path (first warp 316) that leads to the first stage and the first stage 330 are formed on the downstream side of the first stage 330 in the flow-down direction, from the rear toward the front. A second stage 350 having a second lower part (front inclined groove 360) for flowing the game ball down, and a second stage guide path (first stage) for guiding the game ball driven toward the game area 37 to the second stage 350. 2 warps 318). The first stage 330 is formed such that a game ball can roll back and forth. The second stage is formed so that the game ball can roll back and forth. Further, the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 are provided so as to be separated from each other. Further, a second receiving port (second starting port 392) capable of receiving a game ball rolling on the first stage 330 is provided. The second start port 392 is formed on the rear side of the second stage 350, and when a game ball is received in the second start port 392, an operation related to the game is executed. In addition, a guide port (first start guide port 368) capable of receiving a game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is provided. The first start guide port 368 is formed on the rear side of the second stage 350, and the game ball received in the first start guide port 368 is guided to a position directly above the first start port 390. Further, the first stage 330 is formed with a first inclined portion (second start port guide groove 340) for guiding the game ball to the second start port 392 side, and the second stage 350 has a first start guide port. A second inclined portion 353 for guiding the game ball to the 368 side is formed. The second inclined portion 353 rolls on the second stage 350 rather than the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 being guided to the second starting port 392 by the second starting port guiding groove 340. The game ball to be played is formed so as to be easily guided to the first start guide port 368.

  Therefore, when a game ball rolling on the first stage 330 falls from the first stage 330, the game ball is likely to be guided to the second stage 350 and roll on the second stage 350. Since the second stage 350 is inclined downward toward the guide port (first start guide port 368), the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is easily guided to the first start guide port 368. Thus, the expectation that the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is guided to the position immediately above the first start port 390 via the first start guide port 368 is increased.

  In this way, the game ball is so-called “playing” on the stages 330 and 350, and the effect of the game ball on the stage is enhanced, and a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  In addition, a second start port 392 is provided at a position along the first stage 330 so that when a game ball is received, an operation related to the game is executed. There is a possibility that a game ball that has been won will win the second start opening 392. As a result, the so-called “play” variations of the game balls on the first stage 330 are further increased, so that the effect of playing the game balls on the stage is enhanced and the interest is enhanced. In addition, the second start port 392 is formed at a position along the first stage 330, so that the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 and the game ball winning the second start port 392 are so-called "play". Since the aspect can be visually recognized, the interest is further enhanced.

  Even when the game ball rolls on the first stage 330 and the game ball does not win the second starting port 392, the game ball is guided from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350, and the game is performed. Since the player can feel the double expectation that the ball wins the first start port 390 via the first start guide port 368, the interest is enhanced.

  Further, the second inclined portion 353 rolls on the second stage 350 rather than the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 being guided to the second start port 392 by the second start port guiding groove 340. The moving game ball is formed so as to be easily guided to the first start guide port 368. This is because when a game ball is received at the second start opening 392 (when winning), an operation related to the immediate game is executed, whereas when a game ball is received at the first start guide opening 368, This is because the game ball is merely guided directly above the first start port 390 and does not necessarily win the first start port 390. Therefore, the joy when the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 wins the second start opening 392 is great, and the interest is enhanced.

  Further, the second receiving port (second starting port 392) and the guiding port (first starting guiding port 368) are formed on the rear side of the first stage 330 and the rear side of the second stage 350, respectively. The timing at which the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 wins the second start port 392 and the timing at which the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is received by the first start guide port 368 can be visually recognized. Because it is possible, the interest is further enhanced.

  Note that “from the rear to the front” means that from the rear to the front of the game board 5 when the player looks at the front of the game board 5.

  Further, “the operation related to the game is executed” means that the game ball is paid out to the player, a predetermined lottery is executed, or an effect for displaying the lottery result is performed. Equivalent to.

[Configuration 2]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 1,
The flow direction of the game ball in the first stage guide path and the rolling direction of the game ball in the first stage are substantially on the same line.

  According to this, since the flow direction of the game ball in the first stage guide path (first warp 316) and the rolling direction of the game ball in the first stage 330 are substantially on the same line, the flow has flowed down the first warp 316. There is little loss of kinetic energy of game balls.

  Accordingly, the game ball that has flowed down the first warp 316 rolls vigorously on the first stage 330, so that the stay time of the game ball on the first stage 330 becomes longer. As a result, the game ball “plays” on the first stage 330, and the excitement is enhanced.

[Configuration 3]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 1 or 2,
The flow direction of the game ball in the second stage guide path and the rolling direction of the game ball in the second stage are substantially on the same line.

  According to this, since the flow direction of the game ball in the second stage guide path (second warp 318) and the rolling direction of the game ball in the second stage 350 are substantially on the same line, it has flowed down the second warp 318. There is little loss of kinetic energy of game balls.

  Accordingly, the game ball that has flowed down the second warp 318 rolls vigorously on the second stage 350, so that the stay time of the game ball on the second stage 350 is increased. As a result, the game ball “plays” on the second stage 350, and the excitement is enhanced.

  In particular, when the configuration 2 and the configuration 3 are combined, both the stay time of the game ball in the first stage 330 and the stay time of the game ball in the second stage 350 become long. The number of “playing” game balls is increased, and the effect of each game ball is increased accordingly, and the interest is further enhanced.

[Configuration 4]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 3,
The first stage guide path guides a game ball driven toward a game area from only one of the right side and the left side of the main character to the first stage.

  According to this, the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 is not inhibited from rolling by the game ball guided from the opposite direction. As a result, the time spent on the first stage 330 becomes longer. As a result, the game ball “plays” on the first stage 330, and the excitement is enhanced.

[Configuration 5]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 4,
The second stage guide path guides a game ball driven toward a game area from only one of the right side and the left side of the main character to the second stage.

  According to this, the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is not inhibited from rolling by the game ball guided from the opposite direction. As a result, the time spent on the second stage 350 becomes longer. As a result, the game ball “plays” on the second stage 350, and the excitement is enhanced.

  When any one of the configurations 2 to 5 is combined with one or more configurations different from the one configuration, the first stage 330 and / or the second stage 350 have a game ball Stays longer, the number of so-called “playing” game balls increases in each stage 330, 350, and the effect of each game ball is enhanced accordingly, and the entertainment is further enhanced.

[Configuration 6]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 5,
An entrance of the first stage guide path capable of receiving a game ball flowing down the game area is formed on a side of the main character,
The entrance of the second stage guide path capable of receiving a game ball flowing down the game area is on the side of the main character and downstream of the entrance of the first stage guide path in the flow direction of the game ball It is characterized by being formed side by side.

According to this, since the entrance of the first stage guide path (first warp 316) and the entrance of the second stage guide path (second warp 318) are formed side by side, in the first stage, It is possible to attract the player's interest such as whether or not a game ball is guided to one warp 316. When the game ball is not guided to the first warp 316, as a second stage, it is possible to attract the player's interest such as whether or not the game ball is guided to the second warp 318. Thus, since there is a first stage and a second stage that there is a possibility that the game ball is guided into the main role (center role 300) (that is, the first stage 330 or the second stage 350), the center role The expectation that a game ball is guided in 300 is doubled, and the interest is enhanced. In addition, since the expectation that the game ball is guided to the first stage 330 is held before the expectation that the game ball is guided to the second stage 350, the interest is enhanced. This is because the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 is more advantageous to the player than the guide port (first start guide port 368) in which the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 may be received. This is because there is a possibility of being led to the second receiving port (second starting port 392).

  In addition, by forming the first warp inlet 306 and the second warp inlet 308 side by side, even if it is difficult to accept a game ball in one of them due to, for example, nail adjustment, it becomes easier to accept a game ball in the other. Since there is a possibility, the decline in interest can be suppressed. That is, in the case where the first warp inlet 306 and the second warp inlet 308 are formed side by side, a nail is generally disposed between the first warp inlet 306 and the second warp inlet 308. Is. Therefore, for example, if the first warp inlet 306 is narrowed by the nail, the second warp inlet 308 is widened, and if the second warp inlet 308 is narrowed, the first warp inlet 306 is widened. Furthermore, when the first warp inlet 306 and the second warp inlet 308 are formed side by side, the time required for adjusting the nail near the inlets of the first warp 316 and the second warp 318 is shortened even on the hole side. be able to.

[Configuration 7]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 6,
A game ball may be guided more easily at the entrance of the second stage guide path than at the entrance of the first stage guide path.

  According to the present embodiment, the second warp guide piece 310 is formed so as to protrude from the main character (center character 300) toward the game area 37, whereby the entrance 306 of the first stage guide path (first warp). However, the game ball is more easily guided than the entrance 308 of the second stage guide path (second warp).

  Thereby, even if the game ball is not guided to the first stage guide path (first warp 316), the possibility that the game ball is guided to the second stage guide path (second warp 318) is high. , Can suppress the decline of interest. In addition, since it is more difficult to guide the game ball to the first warp 316 than to guide the game ball to the second warp 318, when the game ball is guided to the difficult first warp 316, There is a possibility that a game ball may win the second receiving port (second starting port 392), and the interest is enhanced.

[Configuration 8]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 7,
The first stage guide path and the second stage guide path are both formed of a transparent member that can visually recognize the inside.

  According to this, each of the first stage guide path (first warp 316) and the second stage guide path (second warp 318) is formed of a transparent member that allows the inside to be visually recognized. The flow of game balls rolling on 318 can be visually recognized, and the excitement is enhanced.

[Configuration 9]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 8,
The transparent member is coated with a colored non-transparent member,
The non-transparent member is characterized in that a viewing hole is formed in each part corresponding to the first stage guide path and the second stage guide path so that the flow of the game ball can be seen.

  According to this, since the flow of the game ball can be visually recognized from the visual recognition hole while giving the game board gorgeousness by the non-transparent member colored on the transparent member non-transparent member, the interest can be further enhanced.

[Configuration 10]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 9,
The first stage guide path and the second stage guide path are provided adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction.

  According to this, even in a narrow space, both the first stage guide path and the second stage guide path can be efficiently arranged. Therefore, when the effect display device 115 is provided in the opening 372 of the frame-shaped decorative body 370 as in the present embodiment, the area of the effect display device 115 occupying the game board 5 can be increased, and thus a powerful effect. Can be performed by the effect display device 115, and the interest is enhanced.

[Configuration 11]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 10,
The first stage has a peak and a valley formed on both sides of the peak, and the peak and each valley are continuous in a wavy shape,
The second stage has a hill portion and a curved portion that curves downward from both ends of the hill portion toward the opposite side of the hill portion, and is downstream of the first stage in the flow direction of the game ball. Has been placed,
The guide port is formed at a position corresponding to the hill part,
The second inclined portion is inclined downward from both ends of the hill portion toward the induction port side,
The second receiving port is formed at a position corresponding to the peak portion.

  According to this, the first stage 330 has a peak part 332 and a valley part 334 formed on both sides of the peak part 332, and the peak part 332 and the valley part 334 are connected in a wave shape. The game ball can roll back and forth on the first stage 330. When a game ball that rolls on the first stage 330 falls from the first stage 330, the game ball is guided to a second stage 350 formed downstream of the first stage 330 in the flow direction of the game ball. . The second stage 350 has a hill portion 352 and a curved portion 354 that curves downward from both ends of the hill portion 352 toward the opposite side of the hill portion 352, so that the game ball can roll back and forth. Yes. The game ball is guided to a position corresponding to the hill portion 352 to a position just above the first receiving port (first start port 390) where the game ball is received (wins) and an operation related to the game is executed. An induction port (first start induction port 368) that can be used is formed. As a result, the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is guided to the first start guide port 368 or falls from the second stage 350. The second inclined portion 353 is inclined downward from both ends of the hill portion 352 toward a position corresponding to the first start guide port 368. Furthermore, a second receiving port (second starting port 392) capable of receiving a game ball is formed at a position along the first stage 330. When a game ball is received at the second start port 392 (when winning), an operation related to the game is executed.

  Therefore, when a game ball rolling on the first stage 330 falls from the first stage 330, the game ball is likely to be guided to the second stage 350 and roll on the second stage 350. Since the hill portion 352 of the second stage 350 is inclined downward from both ends toward the guide port side, the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is easily guided to the first start guide port 368. Thus, the game ball that rolls on the second stage 350 has a higher expectation that it is guided to the position immediately above the first start port 390 via the first start guide port 368.

  In addition, a second start port 392 is provided at a position along the first stage 330 so that when a game ball is received, an operation related to the game is executed. There is a possibility that an existing game ball will win the second start opening 392, and the interest is enhanced.

  Even when the game ball rolls on the first stage 330 and the game ball does not win the second starting port 392, the game ball is guided from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350, and the game is performed. Since the player can feel the double expectation that the ball wins the first start port 390 via the first start guide port 368, the interest is enhanced.

  Note that “the operation related to the game is executed” means that the game ball is paid out to the player, a predetermined lottery is executed, or an effect for displaying the lottery result is performed. Equivalent to.

  The “position corresponding to the hill” is a position along the direction in which the game ball can roll (ie, the direction connecting the hill 352 and the curved portion 354) and adjacent to the hill 352 of the second stage 350. Means. “Along the second stage” means that the game ball is along the second stage 350 in a direction in which the game ball can roll (that is, a direction connecting the mountain portion 332 and the valley portion 334).

  Further, “rear side” means the rear side as viewed from the player. That is, the main character (center character 300) is provided so as to protrude from the game board 5 toward the player, and the center character 300 is on the side opposite to the side protruding from the game board 5. Means.

In addition, “both ends of the hill portion” means a boundary between the hill portion 352 and the curved portion 354.

  Further, the “position corresponding to the peak” means a position adjacent to the peak 332 of the first stage 330. That is, it is a position parallel to the mountain portion 332 and the front-rear direction (the direction in which the center accessory 300 protrudes from the game board 5).

[Configuration 12]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 11,
The main character further includes a stage partition wall that makes it difficult for the game ball to fall from the first stage to the second stage and partitions the first stage and the second stage;
The stage partition wall has a communication portion for communicating the first stage and the second stage;
The communication part is formed at a position corresponding to a valley part of the first stage.

  According to this, the first stage 330 and the second stage 350 are partitioned by the stage partition wall 364. This makes it difficult for the game ball to fall from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350. Further, the stage partition wall 364 has a communication portion 366 that allows the first stage 330 and the second stage 350 to communicate with each other. The communication part 366 is formed in the valley part 334 of the first stage 330.

  Therefore, when there is a momentum to roll the game ball rolling on the first stage 330, the stage partition wall 364 prevents the game ball from falling from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350. The game ball easily rolls back and forth on the first stage 330. On the other hand, when the momentum that the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 rolls around the valley portion 334 is reduced, the game ball communicates with the first stage 330 and the second stage 350. 366 falls to the second stage 350. Thereby, attention is drawn to the trend of game balls rolling on the first stage 330, and the interest is enhanced.

  Note that “making it difficult for the game ball to fall from the first stage to the second stage” means that walls are formed on both sides along the direction in which the game ball rolls on the first stage 330. Corresponds. Also, “difficult” refers to a game ball from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350 as compared to the case where no walls are formed on both sides along the direction in which the game ball rolls on the first stage 330. It is difficult to fall. In addition, there is a case where a game ball may get over this wall, and since a communication portion 366 that connects the first stage 330 and the second stage 350 is formed, the first stage 330 to the second stage 350 is formed. It also means that it is not impossible for the game ball to fall.

[Configuration 13]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 1 to 12,
It further includes effect display means for performing a predetermined effect according to the progress of the game,
Between the first stage and the effect display means, a shelf adjacent to the effect display means is formed,
The second receiving port is formed in the shelf.

  According to this, the 2nd entrance is formed between the effect display means and the shelf (center electrical decoration part 302) adjacent to this effect display means.

  Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize that the game ball is received at the second receiving port without looking away from the effect display means while visually recognizing the effect on the effect display means, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In other words, since the effect display means and the game ball reception port are conventionally separated from each other, if attention is drawn to the effect in the effect display means, it is overlooked that the game ball is received at the reception port. It was. Further, if attention is drawn to the fact that game balls are received at the entrance, the production display means has been overlooked. Thus, since it was difficult to visually recognize both the effect display means and the reception port at the same time, a decrease in interest was inevitable. However, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, this problem is solved. Can do.

[Configuration 14]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 11 to 13,
An inclined groove that is inclined downward from the rear to the front is formed at a position corresponding to the guide port of the hill part.

  According to this, since the game is inclined downward from both ends of the hill portion 352 toward the position corresponding to the guide port (first start guide port 368), the game in which the momentum of rolling on the hill portion 352 is reduced is reduced. The sphere is easily guided to a position corresponding to the first start guide port 368. On the other hand, an inclined groove (front inclined groove 360) that is inclined downward from the rear to the front is formed at a position corresponding to the hill part, so that it easily falls from the second stage 350 to the front side. Therefore, the game ball may fall to the front side from the second stage 350 without being guided to the first start guide port 368 while making it seem that the game ball is guided to the first start guide port 368, and the interest is enhanced.

[Configuration 15]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 14,
A guide port guide groove for guiding a game ball to the guide port is formed in the inclined groove.

  According to this, a guide port guide groove (first start guide port guide groove 362) for guiding to the guide port (first start guide port 368) is formed in the tilt groove (front tilt groove 360). Therefore, the game ball in the forward inclined groove 360 may fall from the second stage 350 as it is, or may be guided to the first start guide port 368 by the first start guide port guide groove 362. Therefore, when the momentum at which the game ball rolls in the vicinity of the forward inclined groove 360 becomes small, the player feels a throbbing feeling such as whether the game ball falls from the second stage 350 or is guided to the first start guide port 368. You will feel more fun.

[Configuration 16]
In the gaming machine according to any one of configurations 11 to 15,
An entrance guide groove for guiding a game ball to the second entrance is formed in the mountain portion.

  According to this, by forming the inlet guide groove (second start port guide groove 340) in the peak portion 332, the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 is moved to the second inlet (second start port). 392) will be easier to win. In other words, when the momentum of the rolling game ball rolling on the first stage 330 becomes so small that it is not possible to ride on the mountain portion 332 from the valley portion 334, the first stage 330 to the second stage 350. There is a high possibility that the game ball will fall. Therefore, the game ball rolling on the second stage 350 is guided to the first start guide port 368 rather than the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 to win the second start port 392. Is higher. In this way, the sense of expectation increases step by step, so that even if a game ball falls from the first stage 330, the interest is enhanced without being disappointed.

[Configuration 17]
In the gaming machine according to Configuration 16,
The first stage corresponding to the communicating portion of the partition wall is formed with a first stage inclined groove for guiding a game ball from the first stage to the second stage.

  According to this, the first stage inclined groove 342 for guiding the game ball from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350 is formed in the first stage 330 corresponding to the communication portion 366 of the stage partition wall 364. A game ball rolling on the first stage 330 is likely to drop from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350 when the momentum of rolling on the first stage 330 near the communication portion 366 becomes small. That is, when a game ball rolling on the first stage 330 has a small momentum of rolling at the mountain portion 332, the expectation of being accepted by the second receiving port (second starting port 392) increases. When the momentum of rolling is reduced at the valley portion 334, the possibility of falling to the second stage 350 increases. Thereby, attention is drawn by the trend of the game balls rolling on the first stage 330, and the interest is enhanced.

[Configuration 18]
In configuration 17,
The first stage inclined groove is formed such that a game ball guided from the first stage to the second stage by the first stage inclined groove is guided to a hill part of the second stage. .

  The game ball guided from the first stage 330 to the second stage 350 by the first stage inclined groove 342 is easily guided to the hill portion 352 of the second stage 350. Therefore, even when the game ball rolling on the first stage 330 falls on the second stage 350, the game ball dropped on the second stage 350 is received by the guide port (first start guide port 368). The possibility increases and the decline of interest can be suppressed. In particular, since the hill portion 352 is inclined downward from both ends toward the position corresponding to the first start guide port 368, the effect is remarkable.

  The “first receiving port” and the “second receiving port” described in each of the above configurations correspond to the “first starting port 390” and the “second starting port 392” of the present embodiment, respectively. However, the “acceptance entrance” is not necessarily limited to the start opening, and may be any operation that is related to a game, such as a general winning opening.

  In addition, the “main character”, “first lower part”, “second lower part”, “first stage guideway”, “second stage guideway”, “guide port”, The “first inclined portion”, “second inclined portion”, “shelf”, “inclined groove”, “acceptor guide groove”, and “receiver guide groove” are the “center role” of this embodiment, respectively. Object 300 "," second stage inclined groove 342 "," front inclined groove 360 "," first warp 316 "," second warp 318 "," first start guide port 368 "," second start port guide groove 340 ”,“ inclined portion 353 ”,“ center illumination portion 302 ”,“ front inclined groove 360 ”,“ first start guide port guide groove 362 ”and“ second start port guide groove 340 ”.

  In addition, although this invention is described in said preferable embodiment, this invention is not restrict | limited only to it. Various embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

  For example, the effect display device in the above-described embodiment is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a display device such as an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT.

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

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

  There are various types of pachinko machines, which are generally represented by what is referred to as “digipachi”, “entrance state detection means for detecting the entrance state to the entrance (ie, game state) Detection means), lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when a ball is detected by the entrance state detection means, and special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, the display further includes an effect display means for variably displaying a decorative symbol sequence made up of a plurality of decorative symbols and causing a character or the like to appear at a predetermined timing while the special symbol is changing." Generally represented by what is referred to as a “multifunction machine” “equipped with lottery means for lottery by distributing game balls in the role and lottery means for lottery by winning at the start opening” In general, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16 that are typified by what is referred to as “Alepatchi”, and depending on the manner in which the game balls enter a plurality of entrances in one game For example, “a payout of a predetermined number of game balls” can be exemplified.

  On the other hand, with a pachislot machine, a medal that is a game medium is inserted, and after inserting the medal, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). It is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of the fluctuation stop of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special free state advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition, a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are combined is a plurality of (for example, five) game balls that are used as one unit of input medium. ) Is variably displayed in accordance with the operation of), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop operation means (for example, stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time when the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large number of medals. Or a special release state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, it seems that there is no gaming medium at first glance in a gaming machine that does not play a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even in such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that the game content played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Main body frame 4 Front frame 5 Game board 6 Lower receiving plate 7 Hinge mechanism 11 Front frame body 12 Game board mounting frame 13 Mechanism mounting body 14 Outer frame side hinge tool 15 Main body frame side hinge tool 16 Speaker box Part 17 Speaker mounting version 18 Speaker 19 Launch rail 30 Lower front plate 31 Lower plate 32 Operation handle 33 Ashtray 34 Ball discharge lever 35 Production selection switch 36 Hinge mechanism 37 Game area 38 Open window 39 Window frame 50 Transparent plate 51 Upper plate 52 Side Decoration device 53 Acoustic decoration device 54 Side decoration body 55 Lens 56 Transparent cover body 57 Speaker 58 Speaker cover 70 Locking device 71 Closing tool 72 Body frame locking hook 73 Closing tool 74 Door locking hook 75 Cylinder lock 76 Outer rail 77 Inner rail 78 Guide rail 79 Front component 80 Game area type Adult wall 82 Normal symbol display 84 First special symbol indicator 86 Second special symbol indicator 88 First reserved indicator 90 Second reserved indicator 115 Production display device 116 Display device control board 117 Display device control board box 118 box Mounting base 119 Sub control board 130 Sub control board box 131 Main control board 132 Main control board box 133 Tank mounting part 134 Rail mounting part 135 Dispensing apparatus mounting part 136 Ball tank 137 Bottom plate part 138 Discharge port 139 Rail component 150 Tank rail 151 Front wall portion 152 Rear wall portion 155 Rail shelf 156 Rectifier 157 Shaft 158 Rail receiving portion 170 Ball dispensing device 172 Discharging motor 173 Opening portion 192 Launching motor 193 Mounting substrate 194 Launching device unit 195 Power supply substrate 196 Power supply substrate box 19 Discharge control board 198 Discharge control board box 199 Power relay terminal board 210 Rear cover body 211 Cover hinge mechanism 212 Rear wall part 213 Peripheral wall part 213a Wall part 213b Wall part 213c Upper side wall part 214 Hinge body 215 Hinge pin 216 Hinge body 217 Elastic closing body 218 Inspection connector 230 Heat radiating hole 231 Heat radiating hole 232 Heat radiating hole 233 Heat radiating hole 235 Sealing part 237 Code holder 238 Power distribution board 239 Board connector 252 Interface board 253 Lower plate ball derivative 254 Board box 300 Center accessory 301 Opening 302 Center illumination part 304 Center decoration lamp 306 First warp inlet 308 Second warp inlet 310 Second warp guide piece 312 First warp outlet 314 Second warp outlet 316 First stage guide path (first Warp)
318 Second stage taxiway (second warp)
330 First stage 332 Mountain portion 334 Valley portion 336 First warp outlet side end portion 338 First warp counter-exit side end portion 340 Second starting port guide groove 342 First stage inclined groove 350 Second stage 352 High platform 353 Inclined portion 354 Curved portion 356 Second warp outlet side end portion 358 Second warp non-exit side end portion 360 Front inclined groove 362 First start guide port guide groove 364 Stage partition wall 366 Communication portion 368 First start guide port 370 Frame-shaped decorative body 370a Lower frame 370b Left frame 370c Right frame 372 Opening portion 374 First starting port guide path 376 Third stage 378 Front guide groove 379 Illuminating member 380 Light source 382 Base 384 LED
385 Electric decoration member 386 Decorative cover 3861 First warp visual recognition hole 3862 Second warp visual recognition hole 388 Light transmitting member 3881 Flat surface portion 3882 End portion 390 First start port 392 Second start port 394 Third start port 396 Pair of movable pieces 398 First opening / closing device 3981 First grand prize opening 3982 First grand prize opening / closing door 400 Second opening / closing device 4001 Second big winning opening 4002 Second large winning opening / closing door 402 Passing gate 404 General winning opening 420 Staging accessory 422 Accompaniment container 4221 Drop opening 424 Figure 4241 One hand 426 First stage 樋 4261 Left end of first stage 樋 4262 Right end of first stage 樋 428 Second stage 樋 4281 Right end of second stage 4282 Left end of second stage ４ 430 Support shaft 432 1st performance exit 434 2nd performance 樋 guidance entrance 436 2nd performance exit 4 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 0 Role guide path 450 Distribution mechanism 452 Solenoid 4521 Plunger 454 Game ball holding member 456 Connection member 458 Pin 480 Game board base 500 Main board 510 Main control board 520 Discharge control board 530 Lower plate full switch 532 Launch control board 534 External terminal board 536 Inner frame opening switch 538 Door opening switch 550 Panel relay terminal board 552 First big prize opening relay terminal board 554 Second big prize opening relay terminal board 560 Gate sensor 562 General prize opening sensor 568 Normal symbol / special symbol display Substrate 570 First grand prize opening count sensor 572 First major prize opening / closing solenoid 574 Normal electric accessory solenoid 576 Second big prize opening count sensor 578 Second big prize opening / closing solenoid 580 First start opening sensor 582 Second start opening Sensor 584 3 starting opening sensor 586 total winning opening winning number detection sensor 600 near the substrate 610 near the control board 612 CPU
614 ROM
616 RAM
618 Sound source IC
620 ROM
622 Frame decoration relay terminal board 624 Frame decoration lamp 632 CPU
634 RAM
636 ROM
638 VDP
640 Image ROM
650 Lamp drive board 652 Panel decoration lamp 654 Discharge port sensor 658 Rotation part motor 660 Rotation part motor sensor 662 Center decoration drive part relay terminal board 662 Center decoration drive part relay terminal board 664 Rotation part lower LED board 666 Sphere distribution part motor sensor 668 Sphere distribution unit motor 670 Rotating unit LED substrate 700 First special symbol lottery means 702 First special symbol determination random number extraction unit 704 First hit determination unit 706 First special symbol determination table 710 Second special symbol lottery unit 712 Second special symbol determination random number extraction means 714 Second special symbol determination means 716 Second special symbol determination table 720 Normal symbol lottery means 722 Normal symbol determination random number extraction means 724 Normal symbol validity determination means 726 Normal symbol per symbol Judgment table 728 Start opening / closing execution means 730 Special game state generation means 732 Small hit game execution means 734 First big prize opening opening / closing execution means 736 Second big winning opening opening / closing execution means 740 Command transmission means 750 Command reception means 760 Production lottery means 762 Tool action execution means

Claims (3)

A game board in which a game area is formed and a game ball driven toward the game area can flow down;
A first stage in which a game ball can roll back and forth,
A first entrance that is capable of always accepting a game ball that is driven toward the game area; a first stage guide path that guides the game ball received from the first entrance to the first stage; and A second stage that is provided downstream of the game ball in the flow direction of the game ball and is capable of reciprocating and rolling the game ball ;
Anda center won game disposed substantially at the center of the front Symbol game area,
A first receiving port which is provided along the first stage so as to be able to receive a game ball rolling on the first stage, and an operation related to a game is executed when the game ball is received. When,
A second receiving port which is provided in an area outside the center combination and in which an operation related to a game is executed by receiving a game ball;
The center of the game ball that rolls on the second stage is allowed to be received at the second receiving port although the receiving ball may be blocked by the obstacle nail. A guide route leading above the second receiving port provided outside the accessory;
Even if the game ball rolling on the first stage flows down to the second stage without being received by the first receiving port, the reception of the game ball may be hindered by the obstacle nail a game machine operation associated with the game is executed when a game ball received in the second receiving port though sex is,
The center role is
Even if a game ball driven toward the game area is not received by the first entrance, a stationary second entrance guide piece for guiding the game ball to a second entrance capable of receiving the game ball is provided, and the second entrance is provided. The first stage guide path so that the game ball received from the first stage can be guided to the second stage where there is no opportunity to receive the first reception opening but the opportunity to receive the second reception opening remains. And a second stage guide path provided adjacent to the front and rear direction.
The game ball that rolls on the previous SL second stage, on the front Symbol the second receiving port provided on the outside of the center region by the directed route as may be received in the second receiving slot although directed to how the the game ball that rolls on the first stage, behind the game board without game balls received in said first receiving opening is guided to the outside of the center region through the discharge passage communicating with such gaming ball behind the game board is discharged, that said first receiving port is provided at the rear along the first stage rather than the game board A featured gaming machine. A first drawing means for performing a first lottery process based on the game ball to the first receiving port is accepted,
A second drawing means for performing a second lottery process on the basis that the game ball to the second receiving opening is accepted,
Further comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the first lottery process and the second lottery process is a process including a winning determination relating to execution of a jackpot game advantageous to a player. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising display means for performing a display effect related to the first lottery process and the second lottery process.