JP2005066232A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a game state clearer. <P>SOLUTION: A game ball entering a big prize port 33a in a normal game state is led to a first path 38b1a formed visibly to a player, through a first groove 38b1 via a guide path 33d and detected by a first big prize port switch 38c1, while a game ball entering the big prize port 33a in a high probability game state is led to a second path 38b1b formed visibly to the player through a second groove 38b2 via the guide path 33d and detected by a second big prize port switch 38c2. The game state can thereby be made clearer by the formed state of the paths. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

In recent years, gaming machines such as pachinko machines are equipped with a display device that can display various types of symbols in a variable manner, and display of the variation is started based on the game balls that have been driven into the game area entering the specific entrance. Is configured to do. When this variable display shows a display result indicating a predetermined jackpot, the variable winning device provided in the game area as a predetermined gaming value becomes easy to win the game ball, and the player can change the winning device by the ball game A state is awarded in which a predetermined profit can be obtained collectively by winning a game ball. Furthermore, when the display result indicating the jackpot is a predetermined display result, there is a pachinko machine that transitions to a high probability gaming state in which the next jackpot probability increases. When transitioning to a high-probability gaming state, flashing the outer frame of the pachinko machine, changing the background color of the variable display, etc. to notify the player that the gaming state is high-probability Is configured to do.
JP-A-10-165614

  However, in such a pachinko machine, even if the game state is different, a game ball is detected by the same specific entrance and the same detection switch, and various processes (for example, jackpots) are performed by internal switching of the control program. Lottery, prize ball payout, etc.). For this reason, there has been a problem that the player can be suspicious of whether appropriate processing is being performed according to the gaming state.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of making the gaming state clearer.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a game area into which a game medium is inserted, and a specific entrance that is provided in the game area and into which a game medium that flows down the game area can enter. And a control means for lottering whether or not to give a predetermined game value to a player based on the entrance of the game medium into the specific entrance, and the predetermined game value is given by the control means When the lottery result to be derived is derived, the predetermined game value is given, and a first entrance detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific entrance, and the entrance to the specific entrance A second entrance detection means different from the first entrance detection means for detecting the played game medium, and the first entrance to the game medium that is in communication with the specific entrance and enters the specific entrance. A first path that is visible to the player leading to the detection means, and the specific entry A path forming member that is formed by switching between a second path that is visible to the player who guides the game medium that has entered the specific entrance to the second entrance detecting means, and determines the gaming state And a driving means for driving the path forming member to switch between the first path and the second path based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means. .

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the game medium that has been thrown into the game area and entered the specific entrance is led to the first entrance detection means by the first route or by the second route. It is guided to the second entrance detection means. The first route or the second route is formed by switching the route forming member driven by the driving unit based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining unit. The game medium guided to the first entrance detection means by the first path is detected by the first entrance detection means. On the other hand, the game medium led to the second entrance detection means by the second route is detected by the second entrance detection means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the game medium that is visible to the player and entered the specific entrance is led to the first path or the second entrance detection means that leads to the first entrance detection means. The second route is formed by being switched by a route forming member driven by the driving unit based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining unit. For this reason, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance is guided to the first entrance detection means by the first route or to the second entrance detection means by the second route based on the gaming state. The game medium guided to the first entrance detection means by the first path is detected by the first entrance detection means. On the other hand, the game medium led to the second entrance detection means by the second route is detected by the second entrance detection means. Therefore, there is an effect that the gaming state can be further clarified by the formation state of the first route or the second route formed by switching based on the gaming state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an inner frame 12 and a front frame set 14 are opened with respect to an outer frame 11 to be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. Has been. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, compared with the conventional structure which assembled | attached each board | plate material using the nail and the rivet, the reuse of a structural member is made easy. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). In addition, you may make it comprise the outer frame 11 with light metals, such as resin and aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin. The ABS resin is suitable as a constituent material of the inner frame 12 because the material cost is low, the paste such as plating is good, the decorative property is excellent, and the impact resistance is large. The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 extends vertically from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 to the opposite side of the place where the game ball launching handle 18 is installed, and the inner frame 12 faces forward with the opening / closing axis as the axis. It can be opened. Since the opening / closing axis is provided on the opposite side of the game ball launching handle 18, the inner frame 12 can be greatly opened. Normally, in the pachinko hall, the pachinko machines 10 are disposed adjacent to each other. Therefore, when the opening / closing axis is provided on the game ball launching handle 18 side, the game ball launching handle 18 that is opened together with the inner frame 12 is located next to the pachinko machine 10. This is because the amount of opening is reduced due to contact.

  A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 at the lowermost portion, and a front frame set 14 is attached so as to cover the inner frame 12 in a range excluding the lower tray unit 13. The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. An outer peripheral wall projecting toward the front side is formed on the outer periphery of the inner frame 12, and a front frame set 14 is disposed inside the outer peripheral wall. That is, when the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer periphery of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is surrounded by the outer peripheral wall of the inner frame 12. It is possible to suppress illegal acts by making it difficult to insert a wire or the like.

  On the upper part of the inner frame 12, a push button type open / close switch 25 protruding in a cylindrical shape is provided. The open / close switch 25 is a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame set 14. When the front frame set 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 12, the open / close switch 25 is pressed, and conversely, when the front frame set 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 12, the open / close switch 25. Is in a non-pressing protruding state and detects the open / closed state of the front frame set 14. A wiring hole 26 is formed in the upper left portion of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 2). The wiring hole 26 is a hole for wiring the wiring of the front frame set 14 through the inner frame 12 to the back surface of the game board 30. R is formed at the corner of the wiring hole 26 so that each cord wired in the wiring hole 26 is not damaged at the corner. As shown in FIG. 4, a wiring hole 37 is also formed in the upper left part of the game board 30 corresponding to the wiring hole 26.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, the configuration within the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank. As shown in FIG. 3, the lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at a substantially central portion so that game balls discharged from the outlet 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. Yes. Similar to the inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13 is formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin. It is not always necessary to form all of the lower plate 15 with ABS resin, but at least the surface portion of the lower plate 15, that is, the surface layer of the lower plate 15 and the front panel behind the lower plate 15 are formed with ABS resin. It is preferable. Since there is a danger that the lit cigarette will be left in the lower plate 15, it is possible to prevent damage to the pachinko machine 10 and the occurrence of fire by forming at least the surface portion thereof with flame retardant ABS resin. It is. The front panel has a speaker hole 24 for outputting sound from the speaker.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17 is provided for operating when the game balls stored in the lower plate 15 are discharged downward. This ball release lever 17 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urge, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 opens, A game ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball release lever 17 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand boxes”) for receiving the game balls discharged from the lower plate 15 is placed below the lower plate 15. A game ball launching handle 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 in a state of protruding from the lower plate unit 13 toward the front side, and an ashtray is mounted in a cantilevered manner on the left side of the lower plate 15. It is worn. The ashtray is rotatable in the front and back directions together with a shaft rotatably attached to the lower plate 15. Thus, by arranging the game ball launch handle 18 on one side of the lower plate 15 and the ashtray on the other side, the decorativeness of the pachinko machine 10 is improved while maintaining the aesthetic balance of the left and right of the lower plate unit 13. ing.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 above the lower plate 15 is integrally provided with an upper plate 19 as a ball receiving plate. Here, the upper plate 19 is for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but in this embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted. The upper plate 19 is provided directly on the front frame set 14. This is because the front frame set 14 of the present embodiment includes a window portion 101 that is largely cut out in a substantially elliptical shape so that a game area formed larger than a conventional pachinko machine can be viewed from the outside. Therefore, in order to improve the strength of the front frame set 14 as much as possible, the upper plate 19 is integrally formed with the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has at least a surface layer formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin. Note that how the game area is formed larger than that of a conventional pachinko machine will be described later.

  In FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is formed of a rectangular plywood and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, the substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The game board 30 has a vertical length of 476 mm and a horizontal length of 452 mm (same size as before). That is, the game board 30 is formed in the same size as a conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 is disposed to face the glass 137 and has a game board surface 30c (see FIG. 6) that forms a rear boundary surface of the game area viewed through the glass 137. The pachinko machine 10 is a gaming machine that is installed and used so that the gaming board surface 30c is substantially vertical. The game board 30 is provided with a general winning opening 31, a variable prize device 32, a small gate (through gate) 34, a variable display device unit 35, etc. disposed in a through hole formed by router processing. It is attached with wood screws. Further, the big mouth device 33 and the rotating body device 38 are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, when a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the big game device 33 and a predetermined output is made from each detection switch described later, the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) is supplied. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices or the like are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to disperse and adjust the flow direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are arranged.

  The big mouth device 33 includes a big mouth 33a that is formed with an opening in the flow direction of the game ball flowing down the game area, and movable pieces 33b and 33b that form a state in which the game ball can easily win the big mouth 33a. A large-port solenoid 33c (not shown) that drives the movable pieces 33b and 33b to open and close, and a guide path 33d that guides a game ball won to the large-port 33a to the rotating body device 38 are provided.

  The big game mouth 33a is used for causing the big game symbol display device 42 to perform a variable display of the symbols when the game ball wins. The game ball wins the big game mouth 33a and the first big game mouth switch 38c1 described later or When it is detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2, the big game symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the symbol.

  The movable pieces 33b and 33b are members for forming a state in which a game ball driven into the game area easily wins the big game mouth 33a, and is arranged on both sides of the big game mouth 33a. The movable pieces 33b, 33b are configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time by the large-port solenoid 33c when the variable display executed in the normal symbol display unit 43 stops at the predetermined symbol. ing. The movable pieces 33b and 33b are operated until a game ball wins a predetermined number of times (for example, five) to the big mouth 33a when the variable display executed in the display unit 43 for normal symbols stops at a predetermined symbol. You may comprise so that it may be in a state.

  The large-port solenoid 33c is connected to the movable pieces 33b and 33b to drive the above-described movable pieces 33b and 33b. The large-port solenoid 33c is connected to the rear side (the back side of the drawing in FIG. When the big mouth device 33 is provided, the player is placed at a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player. This large-port solenoid 33c is turned on when the variable display executed in the normal symbol display unit 43 stops at a predetermined symbol, and is connected to the large-port solenoid 33c by turning on the large-port solenoid 33c. The movable pieces 33b and 33b are driven to open, so that a state in which a game ball can easily enter the big mouth 33a is formed.

  The guide path 33d is for guiding the game ball won in the big game mouth 33a to the rotating body device 38, communicates with the big game mouth 33a, and is provided to be inclined downward toward the back side of the game board 30. . The game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a enters the rotating body device 38, which will be described later, via the guide path 33d.

  Here, the rotating body device 38 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the rotator device 38, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. The rotating body device 38 rotates and rotates, and the rotating body cover 38 covering the rotating body main body 38b is formed by switching the path for guiding the game ball to the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second large mouth switch 38c2. 38a, a first big mouth switch 38c1 and a second big mouth switch 38c2 for detecting a game ball that has entered the rotating body device 38, and a first big thing that is turned on when the first big mouth switch 38c1 detects a game ball. The mouth LED 38d1, the second big mouth LED 38d2 that is turned on when the second big mouth switch 38c2 detects a game ball, and a rotating body drive motor 38e that rotationally drives the rotating body 38b.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the rotating body device 38 is disposed in an opening 30a formed in the game board 30 from the game area side. That is, the front surface (surface on the glass 137 side) of the rotating body main body 38b and the front surface (surface on the glass 137 side) of the rotating body cover 38a are disposed at positions that do not protrude from the game board surface 30c to the game area. When the front surface of the rotator cover 38a covering the rotator main body 38b is disposed so as to protrude from the game board surface 30c, the flow of the game ball flowing down the game area can be inhibited by the rotator cover 38a. Since the front surface of the rotating body 38b and the front surface of the rotating body cover 38a are disposed at positions that do not protrude from the game board surface 30c to the game area, the rotation of the game ball is not hindered by the rotating body cover 38a. The game area can flow down smoothly.

  The rotator main body 38b receives the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a as a gaming state (in this embodiment, a gaming state with a low probability of jackpot (normal gaming state) or a gaming state with a high probability of jackpot (high probability). This is for switching and forming the route leading to the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2 in accordance with the gaming state)). The rotating body 38b is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin, and rotates so as to rotate integrally with a rotating shaft 38e1 of a rotating body drive motor 38e disposed perpendicular to the game board surface 30c. It is connected to the moving shaft 38e1 by screws. The rotating body 38b is formed with a first groove 38b1 and a second groove 38b2 through which a game ball that has won a prize in the big mouth 33a can flow down. The game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a in the normal gaming state is guided by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 through the guide path 33d and the first path 38b1a formed by the first groove 38b1. On the other hand, the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a in the high-probability gaming state is guided by the second big game mouth switch 38c2 through the guide path 33d and the second path 38b1b formed by the second groove 38b2. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The rotating body cover 38a is for covering the rotating body main body 38b, and faces the game area of the first groove 38b1 and the second groove 38b2, that is, the game area side of the first groove 38b1 and the second groove 38b2. It is arrange | positioned so that it may cover. The rotating body cover 38a is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin. Therefore, the first groove 38b1 and the second groove 38b2 provided in the rotating body 38b can be made visible to the player. Therefore, the first path 38b1a formed by the first groove 38b1 and the second path 38b1b formed by the second groove 38b2 can be made visible to the player. Further, since the first path 38b1a and the second path 38b1b are visible to the player, the flow-down behavior of the game ball flowing down the path can be made visible to the player. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to confirm that the game ball is flowing down a different route depending on the game state, so that the suspicion of the player can be alleviated. Further, since the game area side of the first groove 38b1 forming the first path 38b1a and the second groove 38b2 forming the second path 38b1b is blocked by the rotating body cover 38a, the first path 38b1a and the second path 38b1b are blocked. The game ball can be guided to the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2 without dropping the flowing down game ball into the game area. The rotating body cover 38a is not necessarily a colorless and transparent synthetic resin, and may be a colored transparent or translucent synthetic resin. That is, any member can be used as long as the first groove 38b1 and the second groove 38b2 can be seen through from the player side.

  A rotating body discharge port 38a1 for discharging game balls remaining in the rotating rotating body main body 38b to the game area is formed in the lower portion of the front surface of the rotating body cover 38a in the vertical direction (the lower side in FIG. 5). An opening is formed toward the game area. Here, the end 41 of the second groove 38b2 that forms the end of the second path 38b1b when the rotating body 38b stops at the first stop position (see FIG. 7A), and the rotating body 38b. Is configured to stop at substantially the same position as the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 that forms the end portion of the first path 38b1a when stopped at the second stop position (see FIG. 7B). ing. The rotator discharge port 38a1 communicates with the end portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 when the rotator body 38b stops at the first stop position, and the rotator body outlet 38a1 when the rotator body 38b exhibits at the second stop position. It is comprised so that it may connect with the terminal part 40 of 1 groove | channel 38b1. If the game ball remains in the first groove 38b1 during the rotation of the rotary body 38b, the game ball is played from the rotary body discharge port 38a1 when the rotary body 38b stops at the second stop position. Is discharged. On the other hand, when the game ball remains in the second groove 38b1 during the rotation of the rotary body 38b, when the rotary body 38b stops at the first stop position, the game ball is released from the rotary body discharge port 38a1. It is discharged to the game area.

  In general, a game ball detected by a detection switch can be detected by a player's main operation. However, when the rotating body main body 38b is driven while the game ball is flowing down the first path 38b1a and the second path 38b1b is formed, the game ball remains in the first groove 38b1. When the first path 38b1a is formed again, the game ball remaining in the first groove 38b1 is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 regardless of the intention of the player. Conversely, when the rotating body main body 38b is driven while the game ball is flowing down the second path 38b1b and the first path 38b1a is formed, the game ball remains in the second groove 38b2. When the second path 38b1b is formed again, the game ball remaining in the second groove 38b2 can be detected by the second big mouth switch 38c2 regardless of the intention of the player.

  However, since the rotator cover 38a is provided with the rotator discharge port 38a1, the rotator body 38b enters the first path 38b1a formed at the first stop position (see FIG. 7A). The game ball remaining in the first groove 38b1 by the driving of is discharged from the rotating body discharge port 38a1 to the game area at the second stop position (see FIG. 7B), and the first path 38b1a is formed again. Are not detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1. On the other hand, the game ball that enters the second path 38b1b formed at the second stop position and remains in the second groove 38b2 by driving the rotary body 38b is transferred from the rotary body discharge port 38a1 at the first stop position. When the second route 38b1b is formed again after being discharged to the game area, it is not detected by the second big mouth switch 38c2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2 from being detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2 regardless of the intention of the player. . In addition, since one rotary body discharge port 38a1 is provided in common at the first stop position and the second stop position of the rotary body main body 38b, it rotates at the first stop position and the second stop position. The body discharge port 38a1 can be shared, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The first big mouth switch 38c1 is a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered the rotating body device 38 in the normal gaming state, and is disposed on the back side of the rotating body 38b (the back side of the game board 30). ing. For this reason, fraud to the first big mouth switch 38c1 from the front side of the game board 30 can be prevented. When a game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1, five prize balls are paid out by the payout device 358. In addition, the values of various counters are acquired at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1, and the symbol display is performed on the large symbol display device 42 according to the acquired values.

  The second big mouth switch 38c2 is a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered the rotator apparatus 38 in the highly probable gaming state, and is disposed on the back side of the rotator body 38b (the back side of the game board 30). Has been. For this reason, as with the case of the first big game port switch 38c1, fraud to the second big game port switch 38c1 from the front side of the game board 30 can be prevented. When a game ball is detected by the second big mouth switch 38c2, five prize balls are paid out by the payout device 358 in the same manner as when a game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1. In addition, the values of various counters are acquired at the timing when the game ball is detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2, and the large symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the symbols according to the acquired values.

  The first big mouth LED 38d1 and the second big mouth LED 38d2 are for notifying the player whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 and the second big mouth switch 38c2. 38 c 1 and the second big mouth switch 38 c 2 and on the back side of the game board 30. When a game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2, either the first big mouth LED 38d1 or the second big mouth LED 38d2 corresponding to the game ball is configured to emit light. Specifically, when a game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1, the first big mouth LED 38d1 emits light. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second big mouth switch 38c2, the second big mouth LED 38d2 emits light. Therefore, the game ball guided by the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b formed according to the gaming state is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2 corresponding to each path. This can be made to be visually recognized by the player based on the first big mouth LED 38d1 or the second big mouth LED 38d2 that is emitting light, and the gaming state can be made clearer.

  The rotating body drive motor 38e is connected to the rotating body main body 38b and the rotating shaft 38e1 for rotationally driving the rotating body main body 38b, is disposed on the back side of the game board 30, and is connected to the game board 30. When the rotating body main body 38b is provided, it is provided at a position where it cannot be seen by the player. The rotating body drive motor 38e is disposed such that the rotation shaft 38e1 is perpendicular to the game board surface 30c. The rotating body drive motor 38e is a stepping motor, and is configured to rotationally drive the rotating body main body 38b based on a pulse signal output from a main controller 261 described later.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the path formation state by the rotating body main body 38b in each game state (the normal game state and the highly-probable game state) will be described. 7A is a front view of the big mouth device 33 and the rotator device 38 in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 7B is a front view of the big mouth device 33 and the rotator device 38 in the highly probable gaming state. It is. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIIIa-VIIIa in FIG. 7, FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIIIb-VIIIb in FIG. 7, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIIIc-VIIIc of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8D is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIIId-VIIId of FIG.

  In the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7A, the rotating body main body 38b forms a first path 38b1a for guiding the game ball won to the big game mouth 33a to the first big game mouth switch 38c1 by the first groove 38b1. It stops at the first stop position. Here, the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 that forms the end portion of the first path 38b1a is located at the lowest position in the vertical direction of the first groove 38b1, and the second groove that forms the end portion of the second path 38b1a. The terminal part 41 of 38b2 is located in the lowest vertical direction of the 2nd groove | channel 38b2. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first path 38b1a flows down to the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 by gravity, and the game ball that has entered the second path 38b1b to the end portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 by gravity. Can flow down. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b does not stop in the middle of the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2, respectively, and the end 40 of the first groove 38b1 or the end of the second groove 38b2 The part 41 can be made to flow smoothly.

  The game ball that has flowed down between the movable pieces 33 b and 33 b and won the big game port 33 a flows down to the rotating body 38 b via the guide path 33 d provided in the big game device 33. The game ball that has flowed down to the rotator main body 38b is guided in the direction of the arrow Z1 along the first path 38b1a, and flows down toward the back side of the game board 30 (the back side of the drawing in FIG. 7A). It is detected by a first big mouth switch 38c1 disposed on the back side of 38b. Here, the bottom surface 40a of the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 is inclined downward toward the first large-port switch 38c1 (see FIG. 8A), and the bottom surface 41a of the end portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 is the gaming area. (See FIG. 8B). For this reason, when the rotating body 38b stops at the first stop position, the game ball that has flowed down the first path 38b1a and reached the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 is smoothly moved along the slope. If the game ball remains in the second groove 38b2 after being guided to the mouth switch 38c1, the game ball can be smoothly discharged from the rotating body discharge port 38a1 to the game area along the inclination.

  The game ball detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 is discharged to the back side of the game board 30 through a ball discharge path 30b provided on the back side of the game board 30. Further, when a game ball is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1, the first big game mouth LED 38d1 is turned on. Here, when the gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the highly probable gaming state, the rotating body 38b rotates 90 degrees in the direction of arrow D and stops at the position shown in FIG. 7B (second stopping position). To do.

  In the highly probable gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the rotating body 38b has a second path 38b1b for guiding the game ball won to the big game mouth 33a to the second big game mouth switch 38c1 through the second groove 38b2. It stops at the second stop position to be formed. Here, similarly to the first stop position, the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 that forms the end portion of the first path 38b1a is located at the lowest part in the vertical direction of the first groove 38b1, and the second path 38b1a. The terminal portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 that forms the terminal portion of the second groove 38b2 is located at the lowest part in the vertical direction of the second groove 38b2. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first path 38b1a flows down to the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 by gravity, and the game ball that has entered the second path 38b1b to the end portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 by gravity. Can flow down. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b does not stop in the middle of the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2, respectively, and the end 40 of the first groove 38b1 or the end of the second groove 38b2 The part 41 can be made to flow smoothly.

  The game ball that has flowed down between the movable pieces 33b and 33b and won the big game port 33a flows down to the rotating body 38b via the guide path 33d. The game ball that has flowed down to the rotary body 38b is guided in the direction of the arrow Z2 along the second path 38b1b and flows down toward the back side of the game board 30 (the back side of the drawing in FIG. 7B). It is detected by a second large-port switch 38c2 disposed on the back side of 38b. Here, the bottom surface 41b of the end portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 is inclined downward toward the second large-port switch 38c2 (see FIG. 8D), and the bottom surface 40b of the end portion 40 of the first groove 38b1 is the gaming area. (See FIG. 8C). For this reason, when the rotating body 38b stops at the second stop position, the game ball that has flowed down the second path 38b1b and reached the end portion 41 of the second groove 38b2 is smoothly moved along the inclination. When the game ball remains in the first groove 38b1 after being guided to the mouth switch 38c2, the game ball can be smoothly discharged from the rotating body discharge port 38a1 to the game area along the inclination.

  The game ball detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2 is discharged to the back side of the game board 30 through a ball discharge path 30b provided on the back side of the game board 30. Further, when a game ball is detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2, the second big game mouth LED 38d2 is turned on. Here, when the gaming state transitions from the highly probable gaming state to the normal gaming state, the rotating body main body 38b rotates 90 degrees in the direction of arrow E and stops at the above-described first stop position (see FIG. 7A). To do.

  As described above, the rotator main body 38b is driven by the rotator driving motor 38e. In the normal gaming state, the rotator main body 38b stops at the first stop position, and communicates with the big mouth 33a by the first groove 38b1. A first path 38b1a is formed. In this state, the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a is guided by the first path 38b1a and detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1. On the other hand, in the highly probable gaming state, the rotating body 38b stops at the second stop position, and a second path 38b1b communicating with the big mouth 33a is formed by the second groove 38b2. In this state, the game ball that won the big game mouth 33a is guided by the second path 38b1b and detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2. Here, the rotating shaft of the rotating body 38b, that is, the rotating shaft 38e1 of the rotating body driving motor 38e is perpendicular to the game board surface 30c, and therefore the first path 38b1a and the first path formed by the rotating body 38b. The two paths 38b1b can be directed to the player side. Therefore, the first path 38b1a and the second path 38b1b can be made visible to the player. Accordingly, since the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b that can be visually recognized by the player is formed according to the gaming state (normal gaming state or high-probable gaming state), the gaming state is more clearly defined depending on the formation state. can do.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. The variable display device unit 35 displays a small symbol display device 41 that displays a variation of a normal symbol as a trigger when the game ball passes through the accessory gate 34 and a special symbol as a trigger when a winning of the game ball to the big mouth 33a is a trigger. A large symbol display device 42 as a symbol display device is provided. The accessory symbol display device 41 has a normal symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44, and each time a game ball passes through the accessory gate 34, the display symbol (ordinary symbol) changes in the display unit 43. When the variable display stops at a predetermined symbol, the movable pieces 33b and 33b disposed in the large mouthpiece device 33 are configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball passes through the accessory gate 34 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 44. The normal symbol variation display is performed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps on the display unit 43 as in the present embodiment, and a part of the large symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) is used. May be performed. Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be turned on by a part of the large symbol display device 42.

  The large symbol display device 42 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. The large symbol display device 42 displays, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled vertically for each symbol row and are variably displayed on the large symbol display device 42. In the present embodiment, the large symbol display device 42 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the large symbol display device 42. Has been.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape at the center thereof. The big winning opening is normally in a closed state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and the open state in which the game ball is likely to win in the case of a big win and the closed state in the normal state alternately Operates to repeat. Specifically, when the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a enters the rotating body device 38 and is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 or the second big game mouth switch 38c2, the large game symbol display device 42 displays the symbols in a variable manner. Then, the special gaming state is generated on the necessary condition that the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of specific symbols set in advance. When the special gaming state occurs, the big winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is configured to be in a state where a game ball is likely to win (a big hit state), that is, a predetermined open state. Specifically, the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings is defined as one round, and the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (becomes open).

  The number of times that the game ball wins the big game mouth 33a, enters the rotating body device 38 and is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 or the second big game mouth switch 38c2, is held up to 4 times, and the number of times of the hold is held. The lamp 46 is turned on and displayed. The reserve lamps 46 are provided for the maximum number of reserves, and are arranged above the large symbol display device 42 in a well-balanced manner. Note that the hold lamp 46 may be deleted and turned on by a part of the large symbol display device 42.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and is fired as the game ball launching handle 18 is rotated. The game balls are guided to the game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a resin molded product having a ring shape, and includes an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail mounting portion 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about ¼ of the upper portion, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 has a part (mainly the left side portion) facing the inner rail portion 51. Is formed. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 are guided by a ball (a left portion toward the left side) in parallel with a predetermined interval. A passage is formed. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail attachment portion 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail attachment portion 52). . Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54, and the momentum is attenuated and rebounded. A sliding plate 55 as a long stainless steel metal strip is attached to the inner side surface of the outer rail mounting portion 52 in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into the plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 and the game board 30. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail portion 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and the foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). It is to lead to. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are provided with adhering spaces K1, K2 for adhering seals and plates such as stamps and the like to secure the adhering spaces K1, K2. In addition, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. As described above, the game board 30 itself is provided with the adhering spaces K1 and K2 such as a certificate, so that the game board 30 can be uniquely identified by the certificate by directly attaching the certificate to the game board 30. it can. That is, it is possible to easily find an unauthorized replacement of the game board.

  In conventional pachinko machines, the rail is driven directly into the game board. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with screws or the like inserted through the flange 56. That is, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 is formed in the same size as a conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine, so that the rail can be directly driven into the game board. Therefore, the rail unit 50 is integrally formed with resin together with the flange 56, and the flange 56 is screwed or the like to be fastened to the game board 30. According to the present embodiment employing such a configuration, the rail unit 50 can be easily detached from the game board 30 at the time of disposal, and therefore the rail unit 50 that is resin-molded can be easily recycled. In order to stably launch the game ball, the rail unit 50 on the game ball launch side is more firmly fixed than the other rail unit 50 with more screws. As the resin material constituting the rail unit 50, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate having a low frictional resistance is suitable.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the inner periphery of the rail unit 50. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is configured to be much larger than before. ing. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the inner rail portion 51 extends from the extreme left position of the outer rail mounting portion 52. The distance to the extreme right position is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a parallel part of the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail mounting part 52 in the area surrounded by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail mounting part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The area excluding the area of a certain guide rail. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail mounting portion 52 but by the inner rail portion 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail mounting portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the gaming area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the gaming area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the game area is desirably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Further, it may be 80% or more.

  Moreover, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  The accessory gates 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism that allows the game balls that have passed through the accessory gate 34 to be moved toward the center of the game area. As a result, even in a configuration in which the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the big game port 33a at the center of the game area and the variable winning device 32, and as a result, the game area is expanded. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to difficulty in winning a game ball. Furthermore, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, a windmill, a small gate 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories can be arranged. The behavior of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. Further, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, various windmills, accessory gates 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be arranged, and the behavior of the game balls in the vertical direction in the game area. Can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to FIG. In the resin base 20, a launch rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached below the window hole 21 (below the game board 30). The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the game ball launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Is done.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the prior art, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing one to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate 15. Is discharged. In the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail 61 (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul balls flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail mounting portion 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail mounting portion 52. May be ramped in the guide rail and jump to the inner rail 51 side. The splashed foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. Therefore, it is possible to suppress interference between the foul ball and the next-launched game ball.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, a drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Since the guide members 65 and 66 are installed on the front side, the game ball supplied from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized.

  Further, the game ball launching device is provided with a ball striking ball, and the game ball is fired with the rotation of the ball striking center around the shaft portion. As this ball hitting rod is desired to be lighter, the ball hitting ball must be lightened by changing the material to a light metal such as aluminum or reducing the size of the shaft, while ensuring a sufficient launch force. A weight portion is provided in the head portion of the heel (the end portion opposite to the shaft portion). Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, the hitting ball can be easily picked or caught, and the hitting strength of the hitting tip can be easily adjusted.

  The discharge port 67 communicates with the upper plate 19, and the game ball is discharged (dispensed) to the upper plate 19 through the discharge port 67. An open / close shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67, and the shutter 68 is configured to close the discharge port 67 by an urging force of a spring or the like when the front frame set 14 is opened (the state in FIG. 3). ing. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is configured to be pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls in the payout passage etc. spill out when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconvenience can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Accordingly, a seal or the like stretched in the sticking space K1 at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be pasted from the small window 71.

  Support metal fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 3 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction. Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 9 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Accordingly, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. Can be installed. Further, since the support hole 83 of the support fitting 81 has a notch and the lower end portion of the support fitting 151 is formed thin as shown in FIG. 9, it is not necessary to completely remove the support fitting 151 from the support hole 83. The front frame set 14 can be easily detached from the inner frame 12 (the pachinko machine 10) by passing the thin part of the support fitting 151 through the notch of the support hole 83.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 9. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. You may form the approximate center part of this window part 101 linearly. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art with an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large variable display device unit 35 can be disposed relatively upward. The distance from the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left and right width of the left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 9), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as apparent from comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, not only the left end portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail portion 51 is not limited to the left side in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed. Covered by the part frame part. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It doesn't mean. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail portion 51) and the outside The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position of the frame 11 is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit, predetermined reach or the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central lighting unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks at the time of jackpot to notify that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs.

  Further, a small window 107 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be able to visually recognize a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102. The annular illumination part 102 is formed in a convex shape toward the front, whereas the small window 107 is formed flat. As described above, since the sticking spaces K1 and K2 for sticking seals and plates such as certificate papers are provided on the back of the small window 107, the contents of the stickers and the like attached thereto are displayed on the scanner. It is flattened so that it can be optically read by a reading device. In addition, by forming the small window 107 flat, a rental ball rail of a ball lending machine (not shown) disposed between the two pachinko machines 10 does not protrude from the pachinko machine 10 to the player side. Thus, a ball lending machine can be provided.

  A lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball according to the operation Is lent out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 9, various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the window portion 101, respectively. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in FIG. . The resin parts 135 prevent the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 from being loop-connected in the front frame set 14. When the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in a loop, the electromagnetic noise accompanying the launching operation of the game ball loops around the front frame set 14 disposed on the front surface of the game board 30, and the game board 30 has an adverse effect on the pachinko machine 10 and causes a malfunction, but in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the resin parts 135 avoid the annular connection of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134. The adverse effect of such noise can be suppressed. In addition, the strength reduction by using the resin part 135 for a part of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is compensated by providing the resin part 135 with a rib or increasing the thickness of the resin part 135. .

  The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 9 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position. The engaging claw 131a is formed in the hole of the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is comprised so that it may engage with the part 12a (refer FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 can be suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 serves as a side wall of the launch rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed, and functions so that game balls do not spill from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows on the front and rear sides, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded, so that the front frame set 14 is closed, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 are configured. A part of the guide rail is configured to be covered by the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the open side on the front side cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 There is a risk of being caught between the glass 137 and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has a circular arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and a front frame set so as to cover a section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. 14 is attached to the back side. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 9 in which the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14) has a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137. A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such that the game ball spills out of the guide rail (jumps out) or gets caught between the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, the rail cover 140 is formed with a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge thereof and projecting toward the front side in FIG. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the protrusion 142 is configured to overlap with the inner rail portion 51 substantially integrally with the protrusion 142 entering the guide rail. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is invaded from the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform a fraud, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. The protrusion 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for a wire or the like to enter in a wider range, and it is possible to more surely prevent an illegal act performed using the wire or the like.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 disassembled for each main part. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 13 shows the configuration of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30. FIG. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 (actually on the back of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally, or stacked one after another. A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying a ball, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”. Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 12, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached. In FIG. 12, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  The first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 can be opened and closed around the axis A of the support shaft part M1. It has become. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, on the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and at the upper end portion, a locking claw portion M3. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  The second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B of the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively rotatable. The back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by these fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8, M9.

  The development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 is left-opened when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 are It is configured to open on the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 13 is a rear view showing a state in which the game board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear. Here, the backside structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and is not dropped by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. So that it is fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 13 shows a state where the locking fixtures 211 and 212 are in the locked position. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are configured by L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outward from the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. ing. The locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is formed of a resin I-type fastener.

  A variable display device unit 35 is disposed in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 4) from behind is provided to protrude rearward, and at the rear end of the frame cover 213, A large-sized symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device and a display control device 45 are detachably attached in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 are disposed.

  A back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, it corresponds to the game board opening of the general prize opening 31, the variable prize winning device 32, and the rotating body device 38 (see FIG. 4 respectively) described above, and at one location on the downstream side. A collecting passage 216 is formed. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached below the game board 30, and the discharge passage board 217 is used for guiding the discharge ball to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed. Accordingly, as exemplified by the phantom line in FIG. 13, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 and the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further, the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is formed. Through the pachinko machine 10. Similarly, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided above, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board 30 from being removed.

  In addition, since the discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, a wire or the like is inserted from the ball discharge port (the ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, Further, an illegal act of causing the wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 that extends in front of the pachinko machine 10 so as to almost integrally overlap the inner frame 12 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism and the like for detecting the passage of the game ball to various winning holes and the like are provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223 are provided in the variable prize winning device 32. The specific area switch 222 is a switch for determining that a game ball won in the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state has entered a specific area (an area for determining whether or not to continue the big hit state), and the count switch 223 displays the winning ball. It is a switch to count. In addition, a first large port switch 38c1 and a second large port switch 38c2 are provided at a position corresponding to the rotating body device 38, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the small gate 34.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electric wiring (not shown), and this board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control device 261) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay board 227, and this special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the first large port switch 38c1 and the second large port switch 38c2 are directly connected to the main controller 261 without a relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the big prize opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. 33 is provided with a large opening solenoid 33c for opening the movable pieces 33b, 33b.

  In FIG. 13, a set handle 228 having a hitting ball basket or the like is disposed on the lower left portion of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a firing motor 229 is disposed on the right side thereof.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation is sent from the main board to the payout control board. The Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won at various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of the winning balls one by one and then pays out one by one. Unlike the above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment electrically senses the winning of a game ball for each winning opening and immediately pays out (that is, the pachinko machine 10 abolishes the winning ball processing device). doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this mounting mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner portion when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support bracket 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231 a on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 232 are provided in the lower right portion of the game board 30, and a locking claw piece 233 is provided in the upper left portion.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 shown in FIG. 16 is attached to the right end portion of the inner frame 12. As shown in FIG. 16, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and is raised from the metal fitting main body 236 so that the support hole 237 for the second control board unit 202 is located at two lower positions. Are formed, and support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit 202 and the support bracket for the back pack unit 203 can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotational fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball for distributing a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 30. A distribution unit 245 is provided. In other words, the opening 245 a of the game ball distributing unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245 b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245 c communicates with the discharge passage 218. Also, a resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12 to surround the back of the speaker installed on the lower plate 15, and the sound quality in the low frequency range is improved by the speaker box 246. ing.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. FIG.

  The first control board unit 201 includes a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like; ). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the box box 263 is sealed.

  As long as the sealing unit 264 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be unsealed, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 18 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

  The sound lamp control device 262 includes a sound lamp control board including a CPU that controls sound and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 261 or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The sound lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. .

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other, and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  On one board mounting surface 252, the main control device 261 is arranged in the landscape orientation, and on the other board mounting surface 253, the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is oriented in the portrait orientation. Be placed. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 18 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state in which a part thereof (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and it is possible to cope with an increase in the size of the control board and to install each control device efficiently. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252 so that the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, horizontally long through-holes 254 are formed in two places on the left and right sides of the board mounting surface 252 for the main board. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotational fixing tools 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main controller 261 can be avoided. In addition, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 18 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. Is. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor 358a, the payout motor 358a is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball jam (return to the normal state). It is like that.

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. To do.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 21 and the like. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is fitted into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 12, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-formed back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 24 is a rear view of the back pack unit 203 as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 25 shows an exploded perspective view thereof.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned audio The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism 352 is disposed on the base 353 so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of spherical passages and is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided in the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  A vibrator 360 for attaching vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the ball clogging can be eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. Since this vibrator 360 is unitized, it can be easily attached to the tank rail 356.

  The structure of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 26. The tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball receiver is provided at the start end of the rail body 361. A portion 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. Further, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even when a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being caught, and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to FIG. 24 and FIG. The payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  Also, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 24 and the like, and the support shaft 385 is inserted into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so as not to be opened and closed by being fitted and engaging the fixing member 242 shown in FIG. The reason why the ny latch is not used for the fixing tool 242 and the locking hole 387 is that a tank 355 for storing game balls is provided on the left side of the locking hole 387 in FIG. is there. When the fixture 242 is fixed, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 in FIG. 12, the fastening hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 are in the locking portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. A backup area 503a and a mode change flag 503b are provided in addition to a memory and an area for the purpose.

  The backup area 503a stores values such as a stack pointer, each register, I / O, and the like when the power is shut down (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut down due to a power failure or the like. When the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area 503a. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 38), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in the main process (see FIG. 30) when the power is turned on. . Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  The mode change flag 503b is a flag for confirming the driving start timing of the rotating body drive motor 38e, that is, that the gaming state has transitioned. This mode change flag 503b is used when the gaming state transitions from a gaming state with a low probability of jackpot (normal gaming state) to a gaming state with a high probability (high probability gaming state), or a game with a high probability of jackpot. Turned on when the state (high-probability gaming state) transitions to the low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state), conversely, the rotating body main body 38b has a predetermined amount (in the present embodiment, an arrow from the first stop position) It is configured to be turned off when it is rotated 90 degrees in the D direction or 90 degrees in the arrow E direction from the second stop position (see FIG. 7).

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, a first large port switch 38c1, a second large port switch 38c2, a rotating body drive motor 38e, a large port solenoid 33c, which will be described later. And other switch groups (not shown) are connected.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The MPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch motor 229, and the launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, it is detected by a sensor signal that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and a launch for stopping the launch. On condition that the stop switch is not operated, the launch motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the small symbol (ordinary symbol) variation display on the small symbol display device 41 and the large symbol symbol (special symbol) variation display on the large symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes an MPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and a bus line. 530 and 531. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the main controller 261, and the output side of the input port 527 is connected to the MPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526, and output port via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. The accessory symbol display device 41 and the sound lamp control device 262 are connected to the output side of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a large symbol display device 42 is connected to the output side of the output port 529.

  The MPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the small symbol display device 41 and the large symbol display device 42 based on the symbol display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 is for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the MPU 521 executes various programs. Memory.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the large symbol display device 42, and the display content of the large symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the large symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the MPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the display device 42.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 having a RAM erase switch 323. ing. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC voltage of 24 volts supplied from the outside, a voltage of 12 volts for driving various switches and motors, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the main controller 261, the payout controller 311, and the like. The firing control device 312 is supplied with an operating voltage (12 volts and 5 volts) via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volts, it is determined that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 clear the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 28, the display contents of the large symbol display device 42 will be described. The large symbol display device 42 displays three symbol rows of left, middle, and right. Each symbol row is composed of, for example, a main symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-pattern made of, for example, a diamond-shaped picture, and each of the main symbols and sub-designs represents a large symbol. It is composed. In each symbol row, main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending numerical order, and sub-designs are arranged between the main symbols. That is, each symbol row is provided with a total of 20 large symbols of 10 main symbols and 10 sub symbols, and 20 large symbols scroll periodically from top to bottom for each symbol row. It is displayed in a variable manner. In particular, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so that they appear in descending order in the left symbol row, and the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order in the middle symbol row and the right symbol row. The large symbol display device 42 displays large symbols in three stages, upper, middle, and lower for each symbol row. Accordingly, the large symbol display device 42 displays a total of nine large symbols in 3 rows × 3 columns. The large symbol display device 42 has five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row → the right symbol row → the middle symbol row, and at the time of the stop, it is a combination of jackpot symbols on any active line (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) A big hit video will be displayed as a big hit if it is aligned.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot lottery, setting a symbol display of the big symbol symbol display device 42, and the like. 29, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the big game symbol display device 42, and the reach lottery when the big symbol symbol display device 42 fluctuates. Reach random number counter C3 used for setting, initial value setting for initial value of jackpot random number counter C1, random number initial value counter CINI used for variation pattern selection of large symbol display device 42, variation type counters CS1, CS2, left column, The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR used to set each out symbol in the middle and right columns It is set to be there. A small symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the small symbol display device 41.

  Among these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1, and CS2 are loop counters that each add 1 to the previous value and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using the R register (refresh register) in the MPU 501, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the first The values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are respectively stored in accordance with the detection timing of the game ball by the two big mouth switch 38c2.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once every timer interruption and within the remaining time of normal processing. Will be updated repeatedly. The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the RAM 503 is held at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2. Stored in the ball storage area. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set in the normal gaming state and the highly probable gaming state, and the number of random number values that are jackpots in the normal gaming state is 2, and the values are “337,673”. The number of random number values that are jackpots in the highly probable gaming state is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601 and 661”. The high probability gaming state is a state in which a combination of large symbols becomes a big hit by a predetermined combination of probability variation symbols, and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, so-called probability change. Refers to a gaming state that is not such a probable state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the fluctuation of the large symbol display device 42 is stopped in the case of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the large symbol symbol display device 42 has five effective lines, and a specific symbol is selected. Since 10 types of (main symbols) are set, 50 counter values (0 to 49) are prepared. In other words, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured so that one by one is added in order within the range of 0 to 49, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 49), it returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the RAM 503 is held at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first big mouthpiece switch 38c1 or the second big mouthpiece switch 38c2. Stored in the ball storage area.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the last stop symbol to stop after the reach has occurred by shifting the last stop symbol by one before and after the reach symbol. Similarly, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is the reach symbol. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and after, and “completely out” that does not occur reach will be drawn. For example, the reach random number counter C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the front / rear out of reach, the reach random number counter C3 = 2-21 corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear out, and the reach random number counter C3 = 22-238 corresponds to the complete out. Note that the reach lottery may be set individually according to the lottery probability state of the large symbol display device 42, the number of suspended balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the RAM 503 is held at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2. Stored in the ball storage area.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. On the other hand, the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of a large symbol such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol (book) In the embodiment, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The buffer values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined when the variation of the large symbol is started by the large symbol display device 42.

  The left, middle and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are used to determine the left column large symbol symbol, middle column large symbol symbol, and right column large symbol symbol when the big hit lottery is off. Yes, in each column, any of the 20 large symbols including the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed, so 20 counter values (0 to 19) are prepared for each. The left, upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CL, the upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined by the out symbol counter CM, and the right symbol column is determined by the out symbol counter CR. The top, middle and bottom symbols are determined.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the numerical value of the R register built in the MPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated within the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of these outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the reach of the RAM 503 front / rear reach symbol buffer, reach other than front / rear out It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation of the large symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front / rear reach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out, and the completely out symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. .

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  The accessory symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that increments one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The accessory symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and is acquired when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the accessory gate (through gate) 34 on either the left or right side. Is done. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 30 to 38. The processing of the MPU 501 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in the present embodiment, at a cycle of 2 milliseconds (hereinafter referred to as “ms”)). And an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the main process is performed. explain.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 ms, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S601). That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. Next, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated (S602). Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Further, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are updated (S603). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values reach the maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 49 and 238, respectively). Each time it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. After that, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning in the big mouth 33a (S604).

  The start winning process (S604) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S604). First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is low, that is, whether or not the normal gaming state is set (S701). If it is determined that the probability is low (S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first big mouth switch 38c1 is turned on (S702). As a result of the determination, if the first big mouth switch 38c1 is turned on (S702: Yes), the first big mouth LED 38d1 is turned on (S703), and the process proceeds to S706. On the other hand, if the jackpot probability is not low in the processing of S701, that is, if the probability is high (high probability gaming state), it is determined whether or not the second big mouth switch 38c2 is turned on (S704). As a result of the determination, if the second big mouth switch 38c2 is turned on (S704: Yes), the second big mouth LED 38d2 is turned on (S705), and the process proceeds to S706.

  In the process of S702, if the first big mouth switch 38c1 is not turned on (S702: No), the processes of S703 and S706 to S708 are skipped, and the start winning process is terminated. If the second big mouth switch 38c2 is not turned on in the process of S704 (S704: No), the process of S705 to S708 is skipped and the start winning process is terminated.

  In the processing of S706, it is determined whether or not the number N of actuated balls of the large symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S706). If the number of the operation reservation balls N <4 (S706: Yes), the operation reservation ball number N is incremented by 1 (S707), and the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter updated in the processing S603. Each value of C3 is stored in the first area among the reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 (S708), and the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, even if the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2 detects a game ball, if the number of operation reservation balls N <4 is not satisfied (S706: No), each processing of S707 and S708 is skipped, The start winning process is terminated. After the start winning process is completed, the MPU 501 once ends this timer interrupt process.

  When the game ball wins the big game mouth 33a and is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 or the second big game mouth switch 38c2, the big game symbol display device 42 starts to display the variation of the big game symbol accordingly. However, after detection, there is a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse before the large symbol fluctuates and the symbol stops. Therefore, in the start winning process, when the detection of the game ball is confirmed, a timer for measuring the elapsed time after the detection is set after each counter value storing process (S708). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 ms, for example, in order to measure an elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 for each start winning process. Subtract. This timer value is stored and managed in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 together with the values of the respective counters C1 to C3. Then, when setting a variation pattern of a large symbol, which will be described later, the timer value is referred to, and a variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that the symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time elapses).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. The NMI interrupt process is executed by the MPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption process, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 501 in the main controller 261, and the MPU 501 interrupts the control being executed. NMI interrupt processing is started. The NMI interrupt processing program in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within this predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process, first, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S801), and the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a (S802). Further, the occurrence information of the power shutdown is set in the backup area 503a (S803), and a power shutdown notification command indicating that the power is shut off is transmitted to another control device (S804). A RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a (S805). The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. After that, access to the RAM 503 is prohibited (S806), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout control apparatus 311. With this NMI interrupt process, the state of the payout control apparatus 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Is done. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the MPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 38 is started. The contents are the same as those described above except that the power-off notification command in step S804 is not transmitted.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261. This main process is started by a reset at power-on. In the main process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, Wait processing (for example, about 1 second) is executed. After a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311 (S102), access to the RAM 503 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process is performed to clear (erase) the backup data. The process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S105). (S105: No), since backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S114. If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the backup area 503a (S105: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S106), and the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, calculated. If the RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S114. As described above, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in the hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (S114 to S116). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing (S114 to S116) of the RAM 503. That is, in the RAM initialization process from S114, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 (S114), and the initial value of the RAM 503 is set (S115). Thereafter, the interruption is permitted (S116), and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), the occurrence information of the power shutdown is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S107: Yes), the process proceeds to S108, and the process at the time of power recovery (process at the time of power-off recovery) is executed. That is, in the power recovery process, the stack pointer at the time of power interruption is restored (S108), and the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared (S109). Next, a power-return command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted (S110), and the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S111). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the interrupt is permitted before the power is turned off (S112). If the interrupt is permitted (S112: Yes), the interrupt is permitted (S113), while the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off. If it is in the state (S112: No), the processing is returned to the address before the power is shut off while the interruption is prohibited.

  Next, normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic process of a 4 ms cycle, and the counter update process of S210 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side (S201). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45 when the large symbol symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the large symbol symbol. In addition, after the start of large symbol variation, one each time in the normal processing in the order of variation pattern command → stop symbol command of the left symbol sequence → stop symbol command of the middle symbol sequence → stop symbol command of the right symbol sequence (i.e. A command is transmitted (one every 4 ms), and a confirmation command is transmitted at the end of the fluctuation time.

  Next, each value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is updated (S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Further, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated by the off symbol counter updating process (S203).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 32, the off symbol counter update process will be described. First, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the left symbol row out symbol counter CL (S301). If it is the update time (S301: Yes), the out symbol symbol CL out of the left symbol row is updated (S303). Next, if it is not the update time of the left symbol row (S301: No), it is determined whether or not it is the update time of the out-of-middle symbol row symbol counter CM (S302), and if it is the update time (S302: Yes), The out symbol counter CM of the middle symbol row is updated (S304). Furthermore, if it is not the update time of the middle symbol row (S302: No), it is the update timing of the right symbol row, so the outlier symbol counter CR of the right symbol row is updated (S305).

  In updating outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in each of the processes of S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is added when the addition result exceeds the maximum value. Subtraction is performed, and the result of the calculation is taken as the current value of the symbol counter CL, CM, CR. According to the update process of CL, CM, CR, the outlier counters CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update time of each counter value does not overlap. Thus, every time the normal process is executed three times, the set symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated for one set.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a jackpot symbol combination (S306). If the symbol combination is a jackpot symbol combination (S306: Yes), this process is performed as it is. finish. If it is not a jackpot symbol combination (S306: No), it is determined whether or not it is a reach symbol combination (S307). If it is a reach symbol combination (S307: Yes), then it is a back-and-forth outreach. It is determined whether or not there is (S308). If it is a combination of front and rear detach reach (S308: Yes), the combination of the detachment symbol counters CL, CM and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear detach reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 (S309). If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off (S308: No), the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / back out of RAM 503 (S310). ). If the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is not a combination of the jackpot symbol (S306: No) and not the combination of the reach symbol (S307: No), the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is out of symbol. In such a case, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 (S311).

  After completion of the off symbol counter CL, CM, CR update process (S203), the process returns to the normal process of FIG. A rotating body device driving process for driving the body main body 38b is executed (S205). Thereafter, a large symbol variation process for performing variation display of the large symbol by the large symbol display device 42 is executed (S206). By this big game symbol variation process, a big hit determination, a large symbol variation pattern setting, and the like are performed. The details of the rotating body device driving process (S205) and the large figure variation process (S206) will be described later.

  After the big symbol changing process is completed, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 32 is executed in the case of the big hit state (S207). That is, the big winning opening is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening. When either of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening is closed. At this time, the continuous winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  Next, display control of the accessory symbol (for example, “O” or “x” ordinary symbol) by the accessory symbol display device 41 is executed (S208). Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the accessory gate (through gate) 34, the value of the accessory symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the accessory is displayed on the display unit 43 of the accessory symbol display device 41. Symbol variation display is performed. Then, when the small symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the small symbol random number counter C4 and the small symbol symbol is hit, the movable pieces 33b and 33b disposed in the large mouthpiece device 33 are opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the small symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 36, like the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process (S209). If (S209: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the above-described processes after S201 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process (S209: No), the random number initial value is within the remaining time until the predetermined time is reached, that is, until the next normal process is executed. The value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated (S210, S211). First, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated (S210). Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (S211). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201 to S208 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  Next, the rotator driving process (S205) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the rotator driving process (S205). In the rotating body device driving process, first, it is determined whether or not the mode change flag 503b is on (S1300). If the mode change flag 503b is turned on as a result of the determination (S1300: Yes), the gaming state has a low probability of jackpot probability (normal gaming state) to a gaming state with a high probability of jackpot probability (high probability gaming state). Alternatively, since the game state with a high probability of jackpot (high probability game state) has transitioned to the game state with a low probability of jackpot (normal game state), it is the start time to start driving the rotating body 38b. It is determined whether or not the big mouth solenoid 33c is on (S1301). As a result of the determination, if the big mouth solenoid 33c is not turned on (S1301: No), since the movable pieces 33b and 33b are not being opened, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability is low (S1302). This determination is made by a high probability flag (not shown) that is turned on when the jackpot probability is high (high probability gaming state) and turned off when the probability is low (normal gaming state). As a result of the determination, if the probability is low (S1302: Yes), the rotating body 38b is rotated 90 degrees in the E direction (S1303) (see FIG. 7B). Thereafter, it is determined whether the rotating body 38b has rotated 90 degrees in the E direction (S1304). As a result of the determination, if the rotating body 38b is rotated 90 degrees in the E direction (S1304: Yes), the mode change flag 503b is turned off (S1305), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the process of S1304, if the rotating body main body 38b has not yet rotated 90 degrees in the E direction (S1304: No), the process of S1305 is skipped and this process ends.

  In the processing of S1302, if the jackpot probability is not low, that is, if the gaming state is high probability (high probability gaming state) (S1302: No), the rotating body 38b is rotated 90 degrees in the D direction (S1306). (See FIG. 7A). Thereafter, it is determined whether the rotating body 38b has rotated 90 degrees in the D direction (S1307). As a result of the determination, if the rotating body 38b is rotated 90 degrees in the E direction (S1307: Yes), the mode change flag 503b is turned off (S1305), and this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S1307, if the rotating body 38b has not yet rotated 90 degrees in the E direction (S1307: No), the process of S1305 is skipped and this process ends.

  In the process of S1300, if the mode change flag 503b is not on (S1300: No), the gaming state has a low probability of jackpot probability (ordinary gaming state) to a gaming state with a high probability of jackpot (high probability) Gaming state) or a gaming state with a high probability of jackpot (high probability gaming state) has not transitioned to a gaming state with a low probability of jackpot (normal gaming state), that is, the driving of the rotating body 38b is started. Since it is not the start time, the process of S1301 to S1307 is skipped without starting the driving of the rotating body 38b, and the present process is terminated. In the processing of S1301, if the big mouth solenoid 33c is on (S1301: Yes), since the movable pieces 33b and 33b are being opened, the processing of S1302 to S1307 is started without starting the driving of the rotating body 38b. This process is terminated by skipping.

  As described above, in the rotation device driving process (S205), the first path 38b1a is formed when the jackpot probability is determined to be low (normal gaming state) by the process of S1302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability is not low, that is, when the probability is high (high probability gaming state), a second route 38b1b different from the first route 38b1a formed when it is determined that the probability is low is formed. Is done. For this reason, the player confirms whether the first route 38b1a or the second route 38b1b is formed, so that the gaming state has a low probability (normal gaming state) or a high probability (high probability). Game state). Therefore, the gaming state can be made clearer.

  In addition, the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a in the normal game state is guided to the first big game mouth switch 38c1 by the first path 38b1a and detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1, and based on the detection signal, Processing according to the gaming state is performed. On the other hand, in the case of a highly probable gaming state, the game ball won to the big game mouth 33a is guided to the second big game mouth switch 38c2 by the second path 38b2 and detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2, and based on the detection signal. Processing according to the highly probable gaming state is performed. For this reason, since processing is performed based on different detection signals in each gaming state, a game ball is detected by one incoming detection switch as in a conventional gaming machine, and the control program is based on one detection signal. Compared with the case where processing is performed by internal switching, the processing reliability can be increased.

  Furthermore, if the movable pieces 33b and 33b form a state in which game balls can easily enter the big game mouth 33a, many game balls can win the big game mouth 33a. When many game balls win the big game mouth 33a, many game balls enter the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b. However, when driving of the rotating body 38b is started in this state, a game ball may remain in the first groove 38b1 that forms the first path 38b1a or the second groove 38b2 that forms the second path 38b1b. The game balls remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2 when the rotating body 38b is driven correspond to the respective paths when the rotating body 38b stops at the first stop position or the second stop position. Detected by the incoming ball detection switch. When the game ball won in the big mouth 33a is detected by each ball detection switch without remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2, and after remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2. In the case of being detected, the time from when a game ball enters the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b to when the game ball is detected by the first large port switch 38c1 or the second large port switch 38c2 is different. Generally, the lottery (big hit lottery) on whether or not to give a predetermined game value to a player is performed at the timing detected by the ball detection switch. For this reason, when the game ball remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2 is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2, the ball enters the first route 38b1a or the second route 38b1b. As a result, the lottery result may be influenced by the detection timing different from that detected by the first large port switch 38c1 or the second large port switch 38c2. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a rotating body discharge port 38a1 for discharging the game balls remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2 to the game area when the rotating body main body 38b is driven. The game balls remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2 when the body main body 38b is driven are discharged from the rotary body main body 38b to the game area through the rotary body discharge port 38a1. When the game ball is discharged to the game area, no profit is given to the player by the game ball, which may be disadvantageous for the player.

  Accordingly, it is determined that it is the start time for starting the driving of the rotating body 38b by the process of S1300, and the movable pieces 33b and 33b are not being opened by the process of S1301, that is, the game ball easily enters the big mouth 33a. When it is determined that the state is not formed, the rotary body drive motor 38e starts driving the rotary body 38b. On the other hand, it is determined that it is the start time for starting the driving of the rotating body 38b by the process of S1300, and the movable pieces 33b and 33b are being opened by the process of S1301, that is, a game ball enters the big mouth 33a. When it is determined that the easy state is formed, the driving of the rotating body main body 38b is not started by the rotating body driving motor 38e. For this reason, even if it is the start time which starts the drive of the rotary body main body 38b, when the state where it is easy to enter the game ball into the big mouth 33a by the movable pieces 33b and 33b, the rotary body main body 38b By not starting the driving, it is possible to suppress the game ball that has entered the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b from remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2, and the first large-mouth switch 38c1 or the second large game It can suppress that a lottery result may be influenced by the detection timing of the game ball by the mouth switch 38c2. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a rotating body discharge port 38a1 for discharging game balls remaining in the first groove 38b1 or the second groove 38b2 to the game area when the rotating body main body 38b is driven. The number of game balls discharged from the rotating body discharge port 38a1 to the game area can be reduced. Therefore, the disadvantage with respect to a player can be suppressed.

  Next, the large symbol variation process (S205) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the large symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S401). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the big symbol display device 42 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S401: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not during the big hit (S401: No), it is determined whether or not the large symbol display is being displayed by the large symbol display device 42 (S402). It is determined whether or not the number N of actuated balls on the large symbol display device 42 is greater than 0 (S403). If the number N of active balls is 0 (S403: No), this process is terminated as it is. If the number of the operation holding balls N> 0 (S403: Yes), the operation holding ball number N is decremented by 1 (S404), and the data stored in the holding ball storage area is shifted (S405). This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side. The reserved first area → the execution area, the reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area. After the data shift process, a large symbol variation start process is executed (S406). The variation start process will be described later.

  In the process of S402, when the large symbol design is being displayed (S402: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S407). The variation time of the large symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the large symbol, and the execution of the process of S408 is skipped until the variation time elapses (S407: No). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the big symbol elapses (S407: Yes), the confirmation command set for confirming the stop symbol is set (S408), and this process is terminated.

  Next, the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the variation start process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S501). Whether or not the jackpot is determined is based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time. As described above, in the normal gaming state, “337, 673” out of the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a winning value, and in the high probability gaming state, “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463”. , 523, 601 and 661 "is the winning value. For this reason, the lottery process is performed with different jackpot probabilities when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the highly probable gaming state.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S501: Yes), a table corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the big hit symbol (big hit symbol counter C2 (A table representing the correspondence between the value of the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command (S502). At this time, the numbers 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five active lines, and any one of the 50 jackpot symbols is set in the stop symbol command. Is done. Of these jackpot symbols, if you have a predetermined specific symbol (highly probable symbol), then you will shift to a highly probable gaming state, but you will have a specific symbol that is not predetermined (non-highly probable symbol). In some cases, the game does not enter the high-probability gaming state.

  Next, the variation pattern of the big game symbol until it stops at the jackpot symbol is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command (S503). At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the reach type such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough types are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. And the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, the number of variable symbols) More detailed pattern variation modes are determined. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. However, the variation pattern can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2. Whether to set the pattern or to set the pattern with both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time. The same applies to the setting of the fluctuation pattern in the case of performing front / rear out of reach display, reach display other than front / rear out, and complete out of display described later.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit (S501: No), it is determined whether or not a reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area ( If a reach has occurred (S504: Yes), it is also determined whether or not the front / rear reach has been reached based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 (S505). In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-front reach and “2-21” corresponds to the reach other than the back-and-forth out- “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (complete detachment).

  When the front / rear outreach occurs (S505: Yes), the left, middle and right outreach symbol counters CL, CM, CR stored in the front / rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set in the stop symbol command ( S506). In addition, a fluctuation pattern for front / rear out of reach display is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command (S507). At this time, similarly to the processing of S503, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The reach type (such as the middle symbol in the present embodiment) is stopped after the reach has occurred based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 In other words, a more detailed symbol variation mode such as the number of variation symbols) is determined.

  When a reach other than front / rear out is generated (S505: No), the values of left, middle, and right outreach counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. (S508). Further, a variation pattern for reach display other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the variation pattern is set in a variation pattern command (S509). At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 as in the processing of S503.

  If neither big hit nor reach (S501: No, S504: No), the left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete out symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are stopped. The symbol command is set (S510). Also, a variation pattern for complete out-of-range display is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command (S511). At this time, the variation pattern is determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 as in the processing of S503. As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, at the time of reach occurrence, or at the time of no reach occurrence, this processing is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the MPU 511 in the payout control apparatus 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is activated by a reset at power-on.

  First, initial setting processing accompanying power-on is executed (S901). Specifically, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Next, it waits for reception of the payout permission command transmitted from the main controller 261 (S902: No). When a payout permission command is received (S902: Yes), RAM access is permitted (S903), and an external interrupt vector is set (S904).

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the MPU 511. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (S905). If it is turned on (S905: Yes), the backup data is cleared (erased). The process proceeds to S915. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 323 is not turned on (S905: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 (S906). S906: No), since the backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S915. If the occurrence information of the power shutdown is stored in the backup area 513a (S906: Yes), the RAM judgment value is calculated (S907), and the calculated RAM judgment value is not normal (S908: No), that is, calculated. If the RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S915. As described above, the RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 513, for example. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process from S915, the used area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 (S915), and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set (S916). Thereafter, the MPU 511 peripheral device is initialized (S917), interrupt is permitted (S918), and the process proceeds to a payout control process to be described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 323 has not been pressed (S905: No), the occurrence information of the power shutdown has been set (S906: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S908: Yes), processing at power recovery (processing at power-off restoration) is executed. That is, the stack pointer at the time of power shutdown is restored (S909), and the information on occurrence of power shutdown is cleared (S910). The MPU 511 peripheral device is initialized (S911), and the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 (S912). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the interrupt is permitted before the power is turned off (S913). If the interrupt is permitted (S913: Yes), the interrupt is permitted (S914), while the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off. If it is in a state (S913: No), the processing is returned to the address before the power is shut off while the interruption is prohibited.

  Next, payout control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This payout control process is executed following the main process of the payout control device 311. In the payout control process, first, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of winning balls is stored (S1001). The launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 (S1002), and when the state return switch 321 is checked, if it is determined that the state return operation is started, the state return operation is executed (S1003).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower pan 15 (S1004). That is, when the lower plate 15 is full based on the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, when the lower plate is full, the setting of the lower plate full state is executed. , Set the lower pan full release state. Also, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change of the tank ball state (S1005). In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration. Thereafter, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and when there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 (S1006).

  Next, a prize ball payout process is executed by each process of S1007 to S1009. That is, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in S1001 is not 0 (S1007: No, S1008: No), the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 41 is started (S1009). . On the other hand, if the prize ball cannot be paid out (S1007: Yes) or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (S1008: Yes), the process proceeds to the lending and payout process. The prize ball control process will be described later.

  In the rental ball payout processing of S1010 to S1012, if the ball payout is not possible and a loan ball payout request is received from the card unit (S1010: No, S1011: Yes), the ball rental shown in FIG. Control processing is started. On the other hand, if the rental ball cannot be dispensed (S1010: Yes) or if a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (S1011: No), the subsequent ball removal process is executed (S1013). The ball rental control process will be described later.

  In the ball removal process (S1013), the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal is not disabled and the ball removal operation is not started. Subsequently, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged (S1014). Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process, and thereafter the above-described process is repeated.

  The prize ball control process shown in FIG. 41 will be described. In the winning ball control process, firstly, the payout motor 358a is driven to rotate in the forward direction to pay out the winning ball (S1101). Whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor (S1102). If not normal (S1102: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a. The stop process is executed (S1103), and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal (S1102: Yes), it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether the game ball is normally counted (S1104). If the game ball count is not normal (S1104: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped (S1105). Thereafter, the payout control process of FIG. Return.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal (S1104: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed (S1106). If completed (S1106: Yes), a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed (S1107), and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the payout is not completed (S1106: No), the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  The lending control process shown in FIG. 42 will be described. In the ball lending control process, first, the payout motor 358a is driven to rotate in the reverse direction to pay out a lending ball (S1201). Whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor (S1202). If not normal (S1202: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a Is stopped (S1203), and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal (S1202: Yes), it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game ball is normally counted (S1204). If the game ball count is not normal (S1204: No), the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped (S1205). Thereafter, the payout control process of FIG. Return.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal (S1204: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed ( If the payout is completed (S1206: Yes), the payout motor 358a is stopped (S1207), and then the payout control process of FIG. 40 is returned. On the other hand, if the payout has not been completed (S1206: No), the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  As described above, the rotary body main body 38b is driven by the rotary body drive motor 38e based on the gaming state determined by the rotary body device drive processing (S205), and the first path 38b1a or the second path that can be visually recognized by the player. The path 38b1b is formed by switching. When the first path 38b1a is formed, the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a is guided to the first big game mouth switch 38c1 by the first path 38b1a, and is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1. On the other hand, when the second path 38b1b is formed, the game ball that won the big game mouth 33a is guided to the second big game mouth switch 38c2 by the second path 38b1b and detected by the second big game mouth switch 38c2. . Therefore, the gaming state can be further clarified by the formation state of the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1b.

  Note that the gaming area in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later corresponds to the gaming board 30 in the above embodiment, and the specific entry hole corresponds to the big game mouth 33a in the above embodiment. To do. Further, the first big entrance switch 38c1 in the above embodiment corresponds to the first entrance detection means, and the second big entrance switch 38c2 corresponds to the second entrance detection means. In addition, the first route corresponds to the first route 38b1a in the above embodiment, the second route corresponds to the second route 38b1b in the above embodiment, and the route forming member includes the above-described implementation. The rotary body main body 38b in the form of this corresponds. Further, the game state determination means corresponds to the processing of S1302 in the rotating body device drive processing (S205, FIG. 33) in the above embodiment. In addition, the driving unit corresponds to the rotating body driving motor 38e in the above-described embodiment.

  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, in the present embodiment, different first paths 38b1a or second paths 38b1a are formed based on two gaming states (a normal gaming state and a high-probability gaming state) having different jackpot probabilities, and the big game mouth 33a is won. The game balls are configured to be detected by different first big mouth switch 38c1 or second big mouth switch 38c2. Instead of or in addition to this, different first paths 38b1a or second paths 38b1a are formed based on two game states in which different numbers of prize balls are paid out according to the respective game states, and the big game mouth 33a The winning game balls may be detected by different first big mouth switch 38c1 or second big mouth switch 38c2. According to the formation state of the first path 38b1a or the second path 38b1a formed based on each gaming state, it is possible to make the player recognize which gaming state the gaming state is, and to clarify the gaming state Can be made.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times that a game ball wins the big game mouth 33a, enters the rotating body device 38, and is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 or the second big game mouth switch 38c2 is up to four times. The hold is made and the number of times of hold is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 46. In view of this, a configuration may be adopted in which the results detected by the respective detection switches (the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2) are turned on by holding lamps that are turned on in different colors. As a specific configuration, for example, when a game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1, it is lit in red, and when a game ball is detected by the second big mouth switch 38c2, it is lit in orange. The structure to be made is illustrated. Depending on the lighting color of the holding lamp, the player can clearly recognize whether the held data is data relating to the game ball detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2. .

  Furthermore, when data is stored in the holding area, when the gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the high-probability gaming state or from the high-probable gaming state to the normal gaming state, it is stored in the holding area. The data may be erased. For example, when data is stored in the holding area in the normal gaming state and the gaming state transitions to the highly probable gaming state, the data stored in the holding area is the first big game ball in the normal gaming state. Since the data based on the detection by the mouth switch 38c1 is stored, it is not data corresponding to the gaming state, so that it may happen that the player is unfairly profited. For this reason, the reserved data must be erased. As a specific configuration, a flag for storing which gaming state is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2 is provided, and when the gaming state is changed, a flag of pending data is set. Referring to the configuration, the pending data is erased when the flag indicates that the game state is different from the current game state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the game ball that has won the big game mouth 33a is detected by the first big game mouth switch 38c1 or the second big game mouth switch 38c2, the processing is switched internally by the control program. Each process according to the state is configured to be executed. Instead, when a game ball is detected by the first big mouth switch 38c1, a process based on the normal gaming state is performed, and when a game ball is detected by the second big mouth switch 38c2, a highly reliable game is performed. You may comprise so that the process based on a state may be performed. When the gaming state transitions, it is not necessary to switch to processing based on the gaming state internally by the control program, and processing may be performed based on the detection result by the first big mouth switch 38c1 or the second big mouth switch 38c2. Therefore, accurate processing based on the gaming state can be executed. The processing based on the gaming state is, for example, in the normal gaming state, the jackpot lottery processing is performed with a normal probability, and in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state. The process of performing a big hit lottery is exemplified.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on the condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after insertion of a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. Based on a game area into which a game medium is thrown in, a specific entrance that is provided in the game area and into which the game medium can flow into the game area, and an entrance of the game medium into the specific entrance Control means for lottering whether or not to give a predetermined game value to the player, and when the lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived by the control means, the predetermined game value is given In the gaming machine, the first entrance detection means for detecting the game medium that has entered the specific entrance, and the first entrance detection means for detecting the game medium that has entered the specific entrance. A different second entrance detection means, a first path that is visible to a player that communicates with the specific entrance and guides the game medium that has entered the specific entrance to the first entrance detection means; A game medium that communicates with the specific entrance and enters the specific entrance It is determined by a path forming member formed by switching between the second path visible to the player leading to the second entry detecting means, a gaming state determining means for determining the gaming state, and the gaming state determining means. A gaming machine 1 comprising driving means for switching the first path and the second path by driving the path forming member based on the gaming state.

  In the gaming machine 1, a gaming board having a transparent or semi-transparent board member and a gaming board surface that is disposed to face the board member and forms a rear boundary surface of the gaming area that is visually recognized through the board member. The game machine is installed and used so that the surface of the game board is substantially vertical, and the path forming member has a first groove and a second groove through which a game medium can flow down and rotates. The first path that is perpendicular to the surface of the game board and is rotationally driven by the driving means, and communicates with the specific entrance through the first groove at a first stop position. The gaming machine 2 is characterized in that the second path communicating with the specific entrance is formed by the second groove at a second stop position. According to the gaming machine 2, the path forming member is rotationally driven by the driving means, and when the path forming member stops at the first stop position, the first groove communicates with the specific entrance through the first groove. The path is formed. In this state, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance is guided along the first route and detected by the first entrance detection means. On the other hand, when the path forming member stops at the second stop position, a second path communicating with the specific entrance is formed by the second groove. In this state, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance is guided by the second path and detected by the second entrance detection means. Here, since the rotation axis of the route forming member is perpendicular to the surface of the game board, the first route and the second route can be directed to the player side. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the first route and the second route. Accordingly, since the first route or the second route that can be visually recognized by the player is formed according to the gaming state, the gaming state can be further clarified by the formation state. The rear boundary surface of the game area means a boundary surface far from the plate member among the boundary surfaces of the game area.

  The gaming machine 2 includes a path forming member cover that is formed of a transparent or translucent member and covers a portion of the first groove and the second groove that faces the gaming area. . According to the gaming machine 3, the portions facing the game area of the first groove and the second groove are covered with the path forming member cover. Here, since the path | route formation member cover is formed with the transparent or semi-transparent member, the 1st groove | channel and 2nd groove | channel provided in the path | route formation member can be made visible to a player. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the first path formed by the first groove and the second path formed by the second groove. In addition, since the player can visually recognize the first route and the second route, the flow behavior of the game medium flowing down the route can be made visible to the player. Therefore, it is possible to make the player confirm that the game medium is flowing down different routes depending on the game state, so that the suspicion of the player can be alleviated. In addition, since the portion facing the game area of the first groove that forms the first path and the second groove that forms the second path is sealed by the path forming member cover, the first path and the second path It is possible to guide the game medium to the first incoming ball detecting means or the second incoming ball detecting means without dropping the game medium flowing down to the game area. The path forming member cover may be formed integrally with the path forming member, or may be formed separately.

  In the gaming machine 2 or 3, the end portion of the first groove that forms the end portion of the first path is the stop position of the path forming member that is either the first stop position or the second stop position. Even when stopped at the end of the second groove, which is located at the lowest vertical direction of the first groove and forms the terminal end of the second path, the path forming member is the first stop position. Alternatively, the gaming machine 4 is located at the lowest position in the vertical direction of the second groove when stopped at any stop position of the second stop position. According to the gaming machine 4, the end portion of the first groove that forms the end portion of the first path is when the path forming member stops at either the first stop position or the second stop position. Since it is located at the lowest position in the vertical direction of the first groove, the game medium that has entered the first path can flow down to the end of the first groove by gravity. In addition, the end of the second groove forming the terminal end of the second path is the same as that of the second groove when the path forming member stops at either the first stop position or the second stop position. Since it is located at the lowest position in the vertical direction, the game medium that has entered the second path can flow down to the end of the second groove by gravity. Therefore, the game medium that has entered the first path or the second path smoothly stops at the end of the first groove or the end of the second groove without stopping in the middle of the first or second groove. Can flow down.

  In the gaming machine 3 or 4, the end portion of the second groove that forms the end portion of the second route when the route forming member stops at the first stop position, and the route forming member includes the first The end of the first groove that forms the terminal end of the first path when stopped at the stop position 2 stops at substantially the same position, and the path forming member cover The path forming member is formed separately from the member and communicates with the end of the second groove that forms the end of the second path when the path forming member stops at the first stop position. Has a discharge port that is open toward the game area at a predetermined position communicating with the end portion of the first groove that forms the end portion of the first path when stopped at the second stop position. A gaming machine 5 characterized by Generally, the game medium detected by the detection means can be detected by a player's main operation. However, when the path formation member is driven while the game medium flows down the first path and the second path is formed, the game medium remains in the first groove. When the first path is formed again, the game medium remaining in the first groove is detected by the first incoming detection means regardless of the player's intention. Conversely, when the path forming member is driven while the game medium flows down the second path, and the first path is formed, the game medium remains in the second groove. Then, when the second path is formed again, the game medium remaining in the second groove can be detected by the second incoming detection means irrespective of the player's intention.

  According to the gaming machine 5, when the path forming member stops at the first stop position, the end of the first groove forming the terminal end of the first path, and the path forming member stops at the second stop position. In this case, it stops at substantially the same position as the end portion of the first groove forming the end portion of the first path. Here, the path forming member cover is formed separately from the path forming member, and the end of the second path is formed on the path forming member cover when the path forming member stops at the first stop position. Communicating with the terminal end of the second groove, and when the path forming member stops at the second stop position, communicates with the terminal end of the first groove forming the terminal end of the first path and opens toward the game area. A formed outlet is provided. Therefore, the game medium that enters the first path formed at the first stop position and remains in the first groove by driving the path forming member is discharged from the discharge port to the game area at the second stop position. When the first path is formed again, it is not detected by the first entrance detection means. On the other hand, the game medium that enters the second path formed at the second stop position and remains in the second groove by driving the path forming member is discharged from the discharge port to the game area at the first stop position, When the second path is formed again, it is not detected by the second entrance detection means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game medium remaining in the first groove or the second groove from being detected by the first incoming ball detecting means or the second incoming ball detecting means regardless of the intention of the player. In addition, since one discharge port is provided at a predetermined position, the discharge port can be shared at the first stop position and the second stop position, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine 5, at the first stop position, the bottom surface of the end portion of the first groove forming the end portion of the first path is inclined downward toward the first entrance detecting means, and the first The bottom surface of the end portion of the second groove forming the end portion of the second path is formed to be inclined downward toward the game area, and the end portion of the first path is at the second stop position. The bottom surface of the end portion of the first groove that forms a lower slope toward the game area, and the bottom surface of the end portion of the second groove that forms the end portion of the second path detects the second ball entry A gaming machine 6 which is formed to be inclined downward toward the means. When the path forming member stops at the first stop position and the first path is formed, if the bottom surface of the end part of the first groove forming the terminal part of the first path is horizontal, the first There is a possibility that the game medium that has flowed down the path will stop at the end of the first groove that forms the end of the first path. If the game medium stops at the end portion of the first groove forming the end portion of the first path, there is a problem that it is not properly detected by the first entrance detection means. In addition, the game medium remaining in the second groove may not be discharged from the discharge port and may remain at the end portion of the second groove forming the end portion of the second path. Similarly, when the path forming member stops at the second stop position and the second path is formed, the bottom surface of the terminal end of the second groove forming the terminal part of the second path is horizontal. There is a possibility that the game medium flowing down the second path may stop at the end of the second groove that forms the end of the second path. If the game medium stops at the end portion of the second groove forming the end portion of the second path, there arises a problem that it is not properly detected by the second entrance detection means. In addition, the game medium remaining in the second groove may not be discharged from the discharge port and may remain at the end portion of the second groove forming the end portion of the second path.

  According to the gaming machine 6, at the first stop position, the bottom surface of the end portion of the first groove forming the end portion of the first path is inclined downward toward the first entrance detection means, and the second path Since the bottom surface of the end portion of the second groove forming the end portion of the lane is formed to be inclined downward toward the game area, the first route is provided when the route forming member stops at the first stop position. The game medium that has flowed down and reached the end of the first groove that forms the end of the first path is smoothly guided to the first entrance detecting means along the inclination, and the game medium remains in the second groove. If it is, the game medium can be smoothly discharged from the discharge port to the game area along the inclination. Further, at the second stop position, the bottom surface of the end of the second groove forming the end of the second path is inclined downward toward the second entrance detection means to form the end of the first path. Since the bottom surface of the end portion of the first groove is formed to be inclined downward toward the game area, when the path forming member stops at the second stop position, it flows down on the second path and When the game medium that has reached the end of the second groove that forms the end of the second path is smoothly guided to the second entrance detecting means along the inclination, and the game medium remains in the first groove The game medium can be smoothly discharged from the discharge port to the game area along the inclination.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 6, an opening / closing member that is formed by switching between the first state and the second state in which a game medium easily enters the specific entrance from the first state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. An opening / closing member driving means for opening / closing the opening / closing member, a second state formation determining means for determining whether the opening / closing member forms the second state, and a start timing for starting driving of the path forming member Drive start time determining means for determining whether the second state formation determining means is determined by the drive start time determining means as a start time for starting driving the path forming member. When it is determined that the opening / closing member does not form the second state, driving of the path forming member is started, and driving of the path forming member is started by the driving start timing determining unit The game is characterized in that the driving of the path forming member is not started when it is determined that it is time to start the opening and closing, and the second state formation determining means determines that the opening / closing member is forming the second state. Machine 7.

  If the opening / closing member forms the second state in which the game medium can easily enter the specific entrance from the first state, a lot of game media can enter the specific entrance. When many game media enter the specific entrance, many game media enter the first route or the second route. However, when driving of the path forming member is started in that state, the game medium may remain in the first groove forming the first path or the second groove forming the second path. The game medium remaining in the first groove or the second groove when the path forming member is driven is detected when the path forming member stops at the first stop position or the second stop position. Detected by means. When the game medium that has entered the specific entrance is detected by each entrance detection means without remaining in the first groove or the second groove, it is detected after remaining in the first groove or the second groove. In this case, the time from when the game medium enters the first route or the second route to when the game medium is detected by the first entry detection unit or the second entry detection unit is different. In general, the lottery of whether or not to give a predetermined game value to a player is performed at the timing detected by the entrance detection means. For this reason, when the game medium remaining in the first groove or the second groove is detected by the first entry detection means or the second entry detection means, the game medium enters the first path or the second path. The detection results may differ depending on the detection timing of the first entrance detection means or the second entrance detection means as they are, and the lottery result may be influenced. In addition, in a gaming machine provided with a discharge port for discharging game media remaining in the first groove or the second groove to the game area when the path forming member is driven, the first groove or the second groove is provided when the path forming member is driven. The game medium remaining in the two grooves is discharged from the path forming member to the game area through the discharge port. When the game medium is discharged to the game area, no profit is given to the player by the game medium, which may be disadvantageous for the player.

  According to the gaming machine 7, it is determined by the drive start timing determination means that it is the start timing to start driving the path forming member, and the second state formation determination means causes the opening and closing member to move from the first state to the specific entrance. When it is determined that the second state in which the ball is easy to enter is not formed, the driving of the path forming member is started by the driving means. On the other hand, it is determined by the drive start timing determination means that it is the start timing for starting driving of the path forming member, and the second state formation determination means makes it easier for the game medium to enter the specific entrance from the first state by the opening / closing member. When it is determined that the second state is formed, the driving of the path forming member is not started by the driving unit. For this reason, even if it is the start time which starts a drive of a path | route formation member, when the 2nd state in which a game medium is easy to enter a specific entrance from the 1st state is formed by the opening / closing member, a path | route formation member By not starting the driving of the game medium, it is possible to suppress the game medium that has entered the first path or the second path from remaining in the first groove or the second groove, and the first entrance detection means or the second entrance It can suppress that a lottery result can be influenced by the detection timing of the game medium by a detection means. In addition, in a gaming machine having a discharge port for discharging the game medium remaining in the first groove or the second groove to the game area when the path forming member is driven, the game medium discharged from the discharge port to the game area The number can be reduced. Therefore, the disadvantage with respect to a player can be suppressed. As the first state, the normal game state in the above embodiment is exemplified, and as the second state in which game media can easily enter, the state in which the movable pieces 33b, 33b in the above embodiment are opened is exemplified. The

  In any of the gaming machines 3 to 7, the plate member side of the path forming member is disposed at a position that does not protrude from the surface of the game board to the game area, and the plate member side of the path forming member cover is The gaming machine 8 is disposed at a position that does not protrude from the surface of the gaming board to the gaming area. When the plate member side of the path forming member cover is disposed so as to protrude from the surface of the game board, the flow of the game medium flowing down the game area can be inhibited by the path forming member cover. According to the gaming machine 8, the plate member side of the path forming member is disposed at a position that does not protrude from the game board surface to the game area, and the plate member side of the path forming member cover extends from the game board surface to the game area. Since it is disposed at a position where it does not come out, it is possible to smoothly flow down the game area without hindering the flow of the game medium by the path forming member cover.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the first light emitter that emits light when the game medium is detected by the first ball detection unit, and the game medium is detected by the second ball detection unit A gaming machine 9 comprising a second light emitter that emits light in some cases. According to the gaming machine 9, the first light emitter emits light when the game medium is detected by the first entrance detection means. On the other hand, when a game medium is detected by the second incoming detection means, the second light emitter emits light. Therefore, it is emitted whether the game medium guided along the first route or the second route formed according to the gaming state is detected by the first entrance detection means or the second entrance detection means. The player can visually recognize the illuminant.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the control means draws whether or not the predetermined gaming value is to be given with a predetermined probability in the first gaming state, and the predetermined probability in the second gaming state. Whether or not to give the predetermined game value with a different probability, wherein the gaming state determination means is configured to determine whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. The path forming member forms the first path when the gaming state determining means determines that the gaming state is the first gaming state, and the gaming state determination The gaming machine 10 is characterized in that the second route is formed when the gaming state is determined to be the second gaming state by means. According to the gaming machine 10, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the gaming state is the first gaming state in which a determination is made as to whether or not the predetermined gaming value is given with a predetermined probability, the route forming member To form a first path. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state is the second gaming state in which it is determined whether or not the predetermined gaming value is given with a probability different from the predetermined probability in the first gaming state, the route forming member To form a second path. Therefore, the player is determined to be in the first gaming state when the first route is formed, while in the second gaming state when the second route is formed. It can be judged that there is. Therefore, the player can confirm whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state by confirming whether the first route or the second route is formed. Therefore, the gaming state can be made clearer.

  In addition, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance in the first gaming state is guided to the first entrance detection means by the first route, detected by the first entrance detection means, and based on the detection signal. Thus, processing according to the first gaming state is performed. On the other hand, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance in the second gaming state is guided to the second entrance detection means by the second route and detected by the second entrance detection means, and based on the detection signal. Thus, processing according to the second gaming state is performed. For this reason, since processing is performed based on different detection signals in each gaming state, the game medium is detected by one incoming detection means as in a conventional gaming machine, and the control program is based on one detection signal. Compared with the case where processing is performed by internal switching, the processing reliability can be increased. The first gaming state is exemplified by the normal gaming state in the above embodiment, and the second gaming state is exemplified by the highly probable gaming state in the above embodiment.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, the control means pays out a predetermined number of game media based on the entry of the game media into the specific entrance in the third gaming state, and in the fourth gaming state. The game state determining means pays out a number of game media different from the predetermined number based on the entrance of game media into the specific entrance, and the game state determining means is configured to determine whether the game state is the third game state. The path forming member determines whether the gaming state is the third gaming state or not when the gaming state determination unit determines that the gaming state is the third gaming state. The gaming machine 11 is characterized in that a second route is formed when the gaming state determination means determines that the gaming state is the fourth gaming state. According to the gaming machine 11, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the gaming state is the third gaming state in which a predetermined number of gaming media are paid out based on the entering of gaming media into the specific entrance. The first path is formed by the path forming member. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state is the fourth gaming state in which a number of gaming media different from the predetermined number to be paid out in the third gaming state is based on the entry of gaming media into the specific entrance. The second path is formed by the path forming member. For this reason, the player can recognize whether the gaming state is the third gaming state or the fourth gaming state by confirming whether the first route or the second route is formed. . Therefore, the gaming state can be made clearer.

  In addition, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance in the third gaming state is guided to the first entrance detection means by the first route, detected by the first entrance detection means, and based on the detection signal. Thus, processing according to the third gaming state is performed. On the other hand, the game medium that has entered the specific entrance in the fourth gaming state is guided to the second entrance detecting means by the second route and detected by the second entrance detecting means, and based on the detection signal. Thus, processing according to the fourth gaming state is performed. For this reason, since processing is performed based on different detection signals in each gaming state, the game medium is detected by one incoming detection means as in a conventional gaming machine, and the control program is based on one detection signal. Compared with the case where processing is performed by internal switching, the processing reliability can be increased.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 11, when the game medium is detected by the first entrance detection means or the second entrance detection means, the control means performs processing based on the respective game state. A gaming machine 12 characterized by that. According to the gaming machine 12, when a game medium is detected by the first entrance detection means or the second entrance detection means, the control means performs processing based on each gaming state. For this reason, it is not necessary to switch to the process based on the game state internally by the control program, and the process may be performed based on the detection result by the first entrance detection means or the second entrance detection means. Therefore, accurate processing based on the gaming state can be executed. Note that the processing based on the gaming state is, for example, in a gaming machine that transitions from the first gaming state to the second gaming state with a high probability of being given a predetermined gaming value based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. A lottery process for determining whether or not to give a predetermined game value is exemplified.

  A gaming machine 13 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and according to the operation of the operation handle, a game medium is fired to a predetermined game area, and the game medium is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize in the mouth (or passing through the operating mouth), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 14 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 15 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set with respect to the outer frame. It is the front view which showed the state which removed the front frame set from the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a rotary body apparatus. It is sectional drawing in the VI-VI sectional line of FIG. (A) is a front view of the big mouth apparatus and the rotator apparatus in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 7 (b) is a front view of the large mouth apparatus and the rotator apparatus in the highly probable gaming state. (A) is sectional drawing in the VIIIa-VIIIa sectional line of FIG. 7, (b) is sectional drawing in the VIIIb-VIIIb sectional line of FIG. 7, (c) is a VIIIc-VIIIc sectional view of FIG. It is sectional drawing in a line, (d) is sectional drawing in the VIIId-VIIId sectional line of FIG. It is a rear view of a front frame set. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled and showed the back surface structure of the pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is the perspective view which looked at the inner frame from back. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from back. It is a perspective view of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st control board unit from the back. It is a front view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is the figure which showed the rear view of the back pack unit seen from the back surface of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. It is the figure which showed the structure of the tank rail. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the display content of a large-sized symbol display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary of various counters. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the normal process performed by MPU in a main controller. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an out symbol counter update process executed in the normal process of FIG. 31. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the rotary body apparatus drive process. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a big game symbol variation process executed in the normal process of FIG. 31. It is the flowchart which showed the change start process performed in the big game symbol change process of FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process. 37 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 36. It is the flowchart which showed NMI interruption processing. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the payout control process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the prize-ball control process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the lending control process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
30 game board (one member forming a game area)
33a Big mouth (special entrance)
38c1 first big mouth switch (first entrance detection means)
38c2 second big mouth switch (second incoming detection means)
38b Rotating body (path forming member)
38e Rotating body drive motor (part of drive means)
38b1a first route (first route)
38b1b second route (second route)
261 Main controller (part of control means)

Claims (1)

Based on a game area into which a game medium is thrown in, a specific entrance that is provided in the game area and into which the game medium can flow into the game area, and an entrance of the game medium into the specific entrance Control means for lottering whether or not to give a predetermined game value to the player, and when the lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived by the control means, the predetermined game value is given In gaming machines,
First entrance detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific entrance,
Second incoming detection means different from the first incoming detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the specific entrance;
A first path that is visible to a player who communicates with the specific entrance and leads the game medium that has entered the specific entrance to the first entrance detection means; and communicates with the specific entrance A path forming member that is formed by switching between a second path that is visible to the player who guides the game medium that has entered the specific entrance to the second entrance detecting means;
Gaming state determining means for determining a gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising driving means for driving the path forming member based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means to switch between the first path and the second path. .

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