JP2005066235A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which malfunction caused by a game medium caught between members hardly occurs. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a play area and a carrier device with a rotary body and a peripheral body, mounted in the play area. The rotary body has a carrier part with an opening for storing and carrying game media, and the peripheral body has a receiving port for receiving game media. The receiving port has a displacement member to be displaced between a position where movement of game media to the receiving port is prohibited and a position where the movement is permitted. The displacement of the displacement member is controlled by a driving control means for driving the displacement member from the position where the movement is prohibited to the position where the movement is permitted when the relative position of the rotary body to the peripheral body is a prescribed position where a game medium is not held between an end surface of the opening and an end surface of the receiving port facing each other in the direction of rotation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a pachinko machine.

There is a gaming machine in which a game medium is inserted to play a game. For example, in a gaming machine having a game area where a game is played by the operation of a game medium that has been struck, such as a pachinko machine, the periphery of the rotating body that is rotating and the periphery of the rotating body is fixed. There is a gaming machine with a body. Specifically, the rotating body and the peripheral body are provided with a plurality of storing means for storing and transporting the game medium in the rotating body, and the peripheral body can receive the game medium transported to the storing means. By providing a receiving means, etc., the game medium is received in the receiving means and then received in the receiving means of the peripheral body. Then, the rotating body and the peripheral body are arranged, for example, inside an accessory that performs various types of lottery, and the movement of the game media that has won the prize is variously produced by the rotating body and the peripheral body. There are also gaming machines that have improved their performance.
JP 2003-62217 A

  However, the above-described conventional technology has the following disadvantages. In the rotating body and the peripheral body, when the game medium conveyed to the receiving means is received by the receiving means, the gaming medium is located between the end face of the receiving means and the end face of the receiving means facing the rotating direction of the rotating body. Is likely to be pinched. This is because when the rotating body is rotated and displaced relative to the surrounding body, a gap is formed between the end face of the receiving means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotating direction. At this time, if a game medium is placed in this gap, the distance between the end surface of the receiving means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction becomes shorter with time, so that the game medium is sandwiched It ends up. In the rotator and the peripheral body, when the game medium is sandwiched between the end surface of the receiving means and the end surface of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction, the operation of the rotator is stopped.

  In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is unlikely to cause a malfunction due to a game medium being sandwiched between members.

  Effective means for solving the above problems will be described below. In addition, the effect is also demonstrated as needed.

  Means 1: Provided in the game area, a game area in which a game is played by the operation of the game medium that has been struck, a game situation detection means for detecting a game situation that changes according to a player's operation, and the game situation Based on the operation of the game medium received by the winning means, which has an opening / closing means for opening and closing a predetermined number of times based on the detection result of the detecting means, and accepts the game medium while the opening / closing means is opened. A gaming machine comprising: lottery means for performing lottery and special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player based on the lottery result of the lottery means, wherein the winning medium is a game medium A plurality of accommodating means that can be accommodated and provided with opening means through which a game medium can partially pass is rotated so that a game medium received during opening of the opening / closing means is received by the plurality of accommodating means. A rotating body that is housed and transported in any one of the above, a fixed surface disposed around the rotating body, a side surface provided on a side of the rotating body, and a lower surface provided below the rotating body. And a receiving means capable of receiving a game medium accommodated in and transported by the plurality of accommodating means of the rotating body, respectively, on a part of the side surface and the lower surface of the plurality of accommodating means. A game medium accommodated in a specific accommodation means and conveyed and a game medium accommodated in another accommodation means and transferred to the receiving means provided on the side surface and the receiving means provided on the lower surface, respectively. Peripheral bodies that are separately received, and provided in the receiving means provided on the side surfaces of the peripheral bodies, and are accommodated in the housing means of the rotating body by forming substantially the same surface as the side surfaces of the peripheral bodies. Being transported The technical medium is accommodated in the accommodating means of the rotating body by opening the portion that prohibits the movement to the receiving means provided on the side surface and the receiving means provided on the side surface. A first displacement means for displacing the game medium that is allowed to move to the receiving means provided on the side surface, and the receiving means provided on the lower surface of the peripheral body. A portion that forms a surface substantially the same as the lower surface of the body to prevent the game medium accommodated in the accommodating means of the rotating body from being moved to the receiving means provided on the lower surface; and By opening the receiving means provided on the lower surface, the portion of the game medium that is accommodated and transported in the receiving means of the rotating body is allowed to move to the receiving means provided on the lower surface. Strange A second displacement means, and a disk that rotates in synchronization with the rotating body and is provided with a notch, and the specific accommodation of the rotating body with respect to the peripheral body by detecting the notch in the disk. Position detecting means for detecting a relative position of the means, and the displacement of the first displacement means and the second displacement means is based on the detection result of the position detection means, the displacement of the rotating body relative to the peripheral body. When the relative position of the specific storage means is a predetermined position where the game medium is not sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means opposed to each other in the rotation direction, The gaming machine is controlled by a displacement control means for displacing the portion to allow the movement.

  The game situation detection means detects a game situation that changes according to the player's operation.For example, in a gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, Examples include a switch to be detected, or a counting means for counting the number of game balls that enter the winning opening.

  The special game state refers to a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Examples of the special gaming state include the following various states.

  1. In game machines such as pachinko machines, the variable prize opening that is driven to open and close is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or is continuously opened for a predetermined period of time, so that a large amount of game balls as game media can easily enter the variable prize opening. State, so-called “big hit state”.

  2. In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state is higher than usual, so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

  3. In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the starting hole for drawing whether or not to generate a big hit state by winning a game ball as a game medium is set to a state where the game ball is easier to win than usual, and the big hit lottery is usually The state that is more frequently performed, the so-called “time reduction state”.

  4). In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which a drum is easily stopped with a symbol for paying out a medal as a game medium for a predetermined number of games, a so-called “bonus game acquisition state”.

  5). In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a bonus game acquisition state is higher than usual, so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

  The lottery means may perform a lottery to determine whether or not to generate such a special game state. As the content of the special game state, the first special game content advantageous to the player and the first If at least two types of content, which is more advantageous to the player than the special game content, are prepared, the content of the special game state to be generated is the first special game content or the second special game content. It may be a lottery to decide which of the game contents to decide. Then, when a plurality of types of contents are prepared as the special gaming state, both the lottery for determining whether or not the special gaming state is generated and the lottery for determining the content of the special gaming state are performed by the lottery means. The lottery for determining whether or not to generate the special gaming state or the lottery for determining the contents of the special gaming state is performed by the lottery means, and the other is performed by the computer that controls the gaming machine. It may be performed by other lottery means such as the above process.

  In addition, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state and a lottery for determining the contents of the special gaming state, such as performing a lottery in the second stage after winning the lottery in the first stage, etc. In this case, the lottery at each stage may be performed by the lottery means. Alternatively, the lottery at the initial stage may be performed by other lottery means such as processing by a computer that controls the gaming machine. The lottery is performed by lottery means, the initial stage lottery is performed by lottery means, and the final stage lottery is performed by other lottery means such as processing by a computer controlling the gaming machine. Also good.

  The winning means is provided in the game area, has opening / closing means for opening and closing a predetermined number of times based on the detection result of the gaming status detection means, and accepts a game medium while the opening / closing means is opened. In addition, the winning means is to draw a lottery by the operation of the game medium when the game medium is accepted while the opening / closing means is open, while the special gaming state is generated based on the lottery result. The opening / closing means performs a number of opening / closing operations, and during this time, the game medium is re-received in the winning means and a lottery is performed, and if the result is a win, the special game state is updated. It has become. Further, inside the winning means, there are provided a rotating body that rotates, and a peripheral body that is fixed around the rotating body.

  The rotating body includes a plurality of storage means capable of storing game media, and a game medium received inside the winning means while the opening / closing means is opened is stored in a specific storage means among the plurality of storage means. The lottery is performed depending on whether or not it has been transported. The accommodation means is provided with an opening means through which the game medium can pass downward or sideward.

  On the other hand, the peripheral body includes a side surface provided on the side of the rotating body and a lower surface provided below the rotating body, and is accommodated in a plurality of storing means of the rotating body on a part of the side surface and the lower surface. Each is provided with receiving means capable of receiving the game media being conveyed. Then, the peripheral body includes a game medium accommodated and transported in a specific accommodating means among the plurality of accommodating means of the rotating body, and a game medium accommodated and transported in the other accommodating means of the rotating body. The receiving means provided on the side and the receiving means provided on the lower surface are separately received and distributed.

  For example, the receiving destination of the game medium can be distributed by making the opening direction of the opening means different between the side and the lower side between the specific storage means and the other storage means. is there. For this reason, when detecting a game medium won in order to generate a special game state, it is possible to detect a game medium accommodated and transported in a specific accommodation means with a simple configuration. Here, since the receiving means serving as the entrance of the discharge path is provided separately on the side surface and the lower surface, the discharge path of the game medium accommodated in the specific accommodating means and the other accommodating means are accommodated and conveyed. Thus, it is possible to separately secure the discharge paths for the played game media without interfering with each other.

  The game medium accommodated and transported in the specific housing means is received by the receiving means provided on the lower surface of the peripheral body, and the game medium transported and transported in the other storage means is provided on the side surface of the peripheral body. On the contrary, the game medium accommodated and transported in the specific accommodating means may be received by the receiving means provided on the side surface of the peripheral body and accommodated in the other accommodating means. It is good also as accepting the conveyed game medium in the receiving means provided in the lower surface of the peripheral body.

  The receiving means provided on the side surface and the lower surface of the peripheral body are respectively provided with a first displacement means and a second displacement means, and a receiving means for the game medium accommodated and conveyed in the accommodating means of the rotating body. It is possible to prohibit and allow movement to

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the opening / closing means of the winning means provided in the game area is opened based on the detection result of the gaming situation detecting means. Then, when a game medium driven into the game area is received inside while the opening / closing means of the winning means is open, it is led to the rotating body of the winning means and a lottery is performed by the operation of the game medium. It will be. The rotating body is provided with a plurality of storage means, and when the game medium is stored in the storage means, it is transported. Then, when the storage means is at a position facing the receiving means of the peripheral body and the first displacement means or the second displacement means is in a moving part, the game medium moves from the storage means to the reception means. . On the other hand, even if the storage means is in a position facing the receiving means of the peripheral body, the game medium moves from the storage means to the receiving means when the first displacement means or the second displacement means is in a position where movement is prohibited. Without being done, it is transported as it is by the accommodating means.

  The displacement of the first displacement means and the second displacement means is controlled by the displacement control means. The displacement control means prohibits movement when the relative position of the rotating body relative to the peripheral body is a predetermined position where the game medium is not sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction. The first displacement means or the second displacement means is driven from the portion to be moved to the portion that allows movement. The displacement control means may be one that displaces the first displacement means and the second displacement means in synchronization, or may be one that is displaced separately.

  Here, in other words, the predetermined position is a position excluding a position where the game medium is sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction. Specifically, the position where the game medium is sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means opposed to each other in the rotation direction is as follows. The space formed between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing the rotation direction is substantially the same as the width of the game medium. 1. the same position, or A position where the housing means of the rotating body and the receiving means of the peripheral body face each other, and a position where the gap formed between the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction is wider than the width of the game medium However, when the game medium is received by the receiving means, a position where the gap is substantially the same as the width of the game medium can be cited. When the first displacement means or the second displacement means is displaced from the position where movement is prohibited to the position where movement is allowed at such a position, when the game medium is received by the receiving means, the opening that faces the rotation direction is opened. The gap formed between the end face of the means and the end face of the receiving means is substantially the same as that of the game medium, and the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means opposed to each other in the rotational direction have a short distance with time. Therefore, the game medium is pinched.

  The predetermined position is not particularly limited as long as it is other than the position where such a game medium is sandwiched. For example: The position which the accommodation means of a rotary body and the reception means of a peripheral body do not oppose can be mentioned. In this case, the first displacing means or the second displacing means is previously displaced from the non-moving part to the moving part before the housing means for the rotating body and the receiving means for the peripheral body face each other. For this reason, the game medium accommodated and transported in the accommodating means can be received by the receiving means at an early stage when the accommodating means and the receiving means begin to face each other. That is, since there is nothing from the beginning to block the reception of the game medium to the receiving means, as long as the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means facing in the reverse rotation direction are positioned to be wider than the width of the game medium, The game medium can be received by the receiving means. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult for malfunctions to occur in the winning means.

  Or, 2. The housing means of the rotating body and the receiving means of the peripheral body are opposed to each other, the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction are wider than the width of the game medium, and the game medium is For example, a position where the gap is not substantially the same as the width of the game medium when being received by the receiving means can be mentioned. In this case, the first displacement means or the second displacement means is displaced from the non-moving part to the moving part at the stage where the rotating body receiving means and the peripheral body receiving means are opposed to each other. When the game medium is received by the receiving means, the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction are wider than the width of the game medium, so that it can be prevented from being sandwiched therebetween. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult for malfunctions to occur in the winning means.

  The predetermined position is detected by a position detecting unit that detects a relative position of the rotating body with respect to the peripheral body. The position detecting means has a disk that rotates in synchronization with the rotating body and is provided with a notch at a position facing a specific receiving means of the rotating body. The relative position of the specific storage means is detected. Then, according to the detection result of the position detection means, the displacement control means switches the first displacement means or the second displacement means from a portion that prohibits movement to a portion that permits movement.

  In addition, when the game medium accommodated in the accommodation means is received by the receiving means provided on the side, the game medium may slowly roll and move to the side. If such a movement is made, it takes a long time for the game medium to pass through the receiving means, so that the game medium may be sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction. Will increase. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in such a case, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being sandwiched between the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means that face each other in the rotation direction.

  Further, when the game medium accommodated and transported in the accommodation means is received by the reception means provided below, the game medium may move downward without rolling due to gravity. When such a movement is performed, since the game medium is not rolling, the possibility that the game medium is sandwiched between the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction increases. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in such a case, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being sandwiched between the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means that face each other in the rotation direction.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention performs lottery with respect to the occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player by the operation of the game medium. For this reason, at least one lottery regarding the occurrence of the special game state is performed by the operation of the game medium in the winning means, that is, the physical movement of the object. Therefore, unlike the tasteless dry lottery by computer processing, it is possible to make the player recognize the progress of the lottery, and it is possible to elaborate upon the lottery. Here, the lottery in the special game state particularly attracts the player's interest in the game. While the lottery in the special game state is being performed, if the winning means causes a malfunction and the game is interrupted, there is a possibility that the player will awaken to the game. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the player's interest in the game can be maintained without the game being delayed during the lottery in the special game state.

  Means 2: In the gaming machine of means 1, the special game state generating means may be configured such that the game medium received by the winning means while the opening / closing means is opened is accommodated in the specific accommodation means and then transported. Based on being received by the receiving means, the opening / closing means is repeatedly opened and closed until a predetermined condition is achieved to form the special gaming state, and the game medium received during the occurrence of the special gaming state is the specified If the opening / closing means of the winning means is immediately closed even if the predetermined condition is not achieved, then the predetermined condition is again set. The special game state opening / closing control means for repeating the opening / closing of the opening / closing means until it is achieved and updating the special game state a predetermined number of times and continuing, the displacement control means, From the start of the special gaming state until the second predetermined condition is achieved, the first displacing means and the second displacing means are used as parts for prohibiting the movement, and the special gaming state is started and the first After the two predetermined conditions are achieved, based on the detection result of the position detecting means, the relative position of the specific accommodating means of the rotating body with respect to the peripheral body of the opening means facing the rotation direction When the game medium is not sandwiched between the end face and the end face of the receiving means, the first displacing means and the second displacing means are moved from the portion where the movement is prohibited to the portion where the movement is allowed. And a special game state displacement control means for displacing the game machine.

  In the means 2, when the game medium received by the winning means while the opening / closing means is opened is received by the receiving means after being received by the receiving means, the opening / closing means of the winning means is set to a predetermined condition by the special game state opening / closing control means. Open and close repeatedly until you achieve a special gaming state. Here, the predetermined condition includes a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of game media are received by the opening / closing means of the winning means, or a condition that is satisfied when the opening / closing means of the winning means is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. In addition, when a special game state occurs and a game medium received while the opening means is opened is received and received by the receiving means after being stored in the specific storage means, the special gaming state opening / closing control means causes the winning means Even if the predetermined condition is not achieved, the opening / closing means is immediately closed, and then the opening / closing means is repeatedly opened and closed until the predetermined condition is achieved, and the special gaming state is updated a predetermined number of times and continued. Also, the special game state displacement control means becomes a part where the first displacement means and the second displacement means are prohibited from moving until the second predetermined condition is achieved after the special game state is generated, and the second predetermined state. After the condition is achieved, the first displacement means and the second displacement means become the parts that allow movement. Here, the second predetermined condition may be the same condition as the predetermined condition, or may be a condition different from the predetermined condition.

  The lottery result of the lottery means is almost determined when the game medium received during opening of the opening / closing means is accommodated in the specific accommodation means. However, the special game state is actually generated or updated based on the lottery result because the game medium accommodated in the specific accommodating means of the rotating body is provided on the side surface or the lower surface of the peripheral body. It was after it was accepted by the means. If the first displacement means and the second displacement means provided in the receiving means on the side surface or the lower surface of the peripheral body are allowed to move constantly during the occurrence of the special game state, the lottery for the update of the special game state In the initial stage when the special gaming state occurs, that is, before the predetermined condition is achieved, the game medium is received from the specific housing means of the rotating body to the receiving means of the peripheral body, and the special gaming state is sufficient. There is a possibility that it will be updated to the next special gaming state without being available for the next time. Therefore, in the gaming machine of means 2, the first displacing means and the second displacing means are parts that prohibit movement until the second predetermined condition is achieved after the special gaming state occurs, and the second predetermined condition After the above is achieved, the first displacement means and the second displacement means are parts that allow movement, so that the special game state is fully utilized and then the next special game state is entered. It becomes possible to.

  Further, when the first displacement means and the second displacement means provided in the receiving means on the side surface or the lower surface of the peripheral body become a part that always allows movement during the occurrence of the special game state, it is accommodated in the other accommodation means of the rotating body. The game medium being conveyed is accepted by the receiving means each time it passes in front of the receiving means. In this case, when lottery for the update of the special gaming state, even if the game medium is received by the other storage means, it immediately moves to the receiving means of the peripheral body. The buried period will be shortened. For this reason, the possibility that the game medium received during opening of the opening / closing means will not be accommodated in the specific accommodation means rather than the other accommodation means of the rotating body becomes low, and the special gaming state may be difficult to continue. There is. Therefore, in the gaming machine of means 2, the first displacing means and the second displacing means are parts that prohibit movement until the second predetermined condition is achieved after the special gaming state occurs, and the second predetermined condition After the above has been achieved, the first displacement means and the second displacement means are parts that allow movement, so that the other storage means are easily filled with the game medium, and the game medium becomes a specific storage means. It becomes possible to increase the probability of being accommodated.

  Means 3: In the gaming machine of means 1 or 2, the receiving means is formed longer in the rotational direction of the rotating body than the opening means of the accommodating means.

  The means 3 specifies the shape of the receiving means. According to this means, the receiving means can receive the game medium and is formed longer in the rotating direction of the rotating body than the opening means of the accommodating means. For this reason, for example, compared with the case where the length of a rotation direction is the same with an open | release means and a receiving means, it becomes possible to lengthen the time when a game medium can pass a receiving means. For this reason, when the game medium is received from the receiving means to the receiving means, it is possible to more reliably prevent the game medium from being sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means that face each other in the rotation direction. Therefore, it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 4: In the gaming machines from means 1 to means 3, the rotating body temporarily stops rotating at the predetermined position.

  According to the means 4, the rotary body temporarily stops rotating at a predetermined position where the first displacement means or the second displacement means is displaced from the portion where the movement is prohibited to the portion where the movement is allowed. Here, when the predetermined position is determined within a range where the housing means for the rotating body and the receiving means for the peripheral body face each other, the first displacement means or the second displacement means when the rotating body is always rotating. Is displaced from a portion where movement is prohibited to a portion where movement is allowed, even if the gap formed between the end surface of the opening means and the end surface of the receiving means facing each other in the rotational direction is not the same as the width of the game medium. When the game medium passes through the receiving means, there is a possibility that the gap formed between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction becomes the same as the width of the game medium. However, if the rotation is temporarily stopped at a predetermined position as in this means, when the game medium passes through the receiving means, it is formed between the end face of the opening means facing the rotation direction and the end face of the receiving means. The possibility that the gap to be played is the same as the width of the game medium can be further reduced. For this reason, when the game medium is received from the receiving means to the receiving means, it is possible to more reliably prevent the game medium from being sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means that face each other in the rotation direction. Therefore, it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 5: A gaming machine comprising a first member and a second member that are relatively displaced, wherein the first member transports a transported object relative to the second member, wherein the first member and the second member And a preventive means for preventing the conveyed product from being caught in a gap between the game machine and the game machine.

  The transported object is not particularly limited, but is different from a game ball that is a game medium in a pachinko machine, a medal that is a game medium in a slot machine, or the like, and performs various effects in the game. For example, a medium for production or a medium for lottery that is different from the game medium and performs various kinds of effects in the game and performs various lotteries.

  Although it does not specifically limit with the 1st member, For example, it conveys so that the locus | trajectory of the conveyed product may become linear shape, curved shape, substantially polygonal shape, substantially circular shape, or a substantially elliptical shape. Things. Also, those that are simply transporting the transported goods, those that are provided for the purpose of giving the game a motion by transporting the transported goods, or various lotteries in the game by transporting the transported goods The thing provided for the purpose of performing is also mentioned. Furthermore, what conveys by hold | maintaining and moving a conveyed product, what conveys by giving a motion to a conveyed product, etc. are mentioned.

  The second member is not particularly limited. For example, the second member is disposed above, below, laterally, or obliquely of the first member, or provided to support the first member. Holding the transported object together with the first member, the one provided for guiding the transported object to enter the first member, the one provided for guiding the transported object to be discharged from the first member For example, there may be provided one that is provided in order to perform the movement, or one that is provided so as to be operable to give movement to the conveyed object separately from the first member.

  The prevention means is not particularly limited as long as it prevents the conveyed product from being caught between the first member and the second member. For example, a shape in which the conveyed product is not sandwiched in the gap between the first member and the second member is added to one or both of the first member or the second member, or the gap between the first member and the second member Further provided with a prevention member for preventing the conveyed product from being caught between the first member, the second member, and the conveyed product so that the conveyed product is not caught in the gap between the first member and the second member Any one, any two, or all of them are controlled appropriately, or when the conveyed product is caught in the gap between the first member and the second member, it is prevented from being caught by protruding the conveyed item And what to do.

  According to the means 5, since the first member and the second member are relatively displaced, for example, when the conveyed product enters the first member, when the conveyed material is conveyed by the first member, When the transported object is discharged from the first member, a gap may be formed between the first member and the second member. When the transported object is positioned in such a gap, In that case, the mutual movement of the first member and the second member is obstructed by the transported object, and normal games cannot be continued, but by providing a prevention means, It is possible to prevent the first member from being sandwiched between the first member and the second member, and it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 6: In the gaming machine of means 5, the second member is provided with a receiving port for receiving the transported object transported to the first member, and the prevention means includes the first member and the second member. Based on the relative position of the first member and the second member to the receiving port of the second member, the gap between the first member and the second member of the receiving port A gaming machine comprising a movement control means for preventing a conveyed product from being pinched.

  The receiving port is not particularly limited as long as it is configured so as to be able to receive a transported product transported to the first member. For example, those provided in the upper, lower, side, or oblique directions of the first member, those provided with an opening in a substantially polygonal shape, a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, or other shapes. included. Further, a plurality of receiving ports may be provided, and when the first member is transporting a plurality of transported items, the receiving ports that are received may be different depending on the transported items. Further, the gap between the first member and the receiving port of the second member is not particularly limited. For example, the end surface of the opening that discharges the conveyed product on the first member side, and the end surface of the opening For example, there is a gap with the end surface of the receiving port on the second member side in which the distance from the end surface to the open port decreases as time elapses.

  Based on the relative position of the first member and the second member, the movement control means refers to the first object and the second member so that the conveyed object is not caught in the gap between the first member and the second member receiving port. There is no particular limitation as long as it is moved from one member to the receiving port of the second member. For example, (1) When the relative position between the first member and the second member is at a position where the conveyed product is sandwiched in the gap between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, movement of the conveyed product is prohibited. The shape of the first member or the second member is added to one or both, and the relative position between the first member and the second member is the gap between the first member and the second member receiving port. Further provided with a member that prohibits the movement of the conveyed product when the conveyed product is sandwiched between the first member and the second member. The first member, the second member, or any one, any two, or all of the first member, the second member, or the conveyed item so as to prohibit the movement of the conveyed item when the conveyed item is sandwiched between the gap with the receiving port. And the like that appropriately control the above. According to this, when the relative position of the first member and the second member is at a position where the conveyed product is sandwiched in the gap between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, the first member of the conveyed product Since the movement from the first member to the receiving port of the second member is prohibited and the conveyed product does not move from the first member to the receiving port of the second member, no matter how the conveyed item is conveyed in the first member The effect of improving the degree of freedom of the conveyance method is often obtained.

  Alternatively, (2) when the relative position between the first member and the second member is at a position where the transported object is not sandwiched in the gap between the first member and the second member receiving port, the transported object moves. The shape of the first member or the second member is added to one or both of the first member and the second member, and the relative position between the first member and the second member is determined by the first member and the second member receiving port. Further provided with a member that allows movement of the conveyed product when the conveyed product is not sandwiched between the gaps between the first member and the second member, Any one of the first member, the second member, and the transported object to permit the movement of the transported object when the transported object is in a position where it is not caught in the gap between the second member and the receiving port. Or two or all of which are appropriately controlled. According to this, when the relative position of the first member and the second member is at a position where the conveyed object is not sandwiched in the gap between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, Movement from one member to the second member receiving port is permitted, and the conveyed product moves from the first member to the second member receiving port, so that the first member is reliably transferred to the second member receiving port. There is an effect that an object can be moved.

  According to the means 6, the conveyed product conveyed to the first member moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member. There is a case where a gap is formed between which the conveyed product is sandwiched, and when the conveyed product moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member, the conveyed product is likely to be caught in the gap. By providing the control means, the conveyed product can be moved from the first member to the second member receiving port so that the conveyed product is not sandwiched between the first member and the second member receiving port. It becomes. Therefore, when the conveyed product moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member, the conveyed product can be prevented from being caught between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, and malfunction can be prevented. .

  Means 7: In the gaming machine of means 6, the direction in which the first member and the second member are relatively displaced, and the conveyed product moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member. A gaming machine characterized by a different direction.

  According to the means 7, the direction in which the first member and the second member are relatively displaced is different from the direction in which the conveyed product moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member, thereby enhancing the effect of the game. It is possible. Here, if the direction in which the first member and the second member are relatively displaced and the direction in which the conveyed product moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member are different, There is a case where a gap is formed between the receiving port and the conveyed product. In this case, if the conveyed product moves from the first member to the receiving port of the second member, there is a possibility that the conveyed product is caught in the gap. High, but with the movement control means, the transported material is moved from the first member to the second member receiving port so that the transported product is not sandwiched between the first member and the second member receiving port. It is possible to make it.

  Means 8: The gaming machine of means 6 or 7, further comprising a movable member capable of switching the receiving port between a state in which the acceptance of the transported object is prohibited and a state in which the acceptance is permitted. Based on the relative position of the one member and the second member, the movable member switches the receiving port from a state where the receiving port is prohibited from receiving the transported object, thereby allowing the first member and the second member. A gaming machine comprising switching control means for preventing the conveyed product from being caught in a gap between the second member and the receiving port.

  The movable member is not particularly limited as long as it can drive the receiving port between a state where the receiving of the conveyed product is prohibited and a state where it is allowed. That is, the movable member prohibits the reception of the conveyed product conveyed to the first member in the state where the receiving port is closed, and accepts the conveyed item conveyed to the first member in the state where the receiving port is opened. In addition, the receiving port may not be completely closed or opened, and a part of the receiving port is blocked to the extent that the transported object conveyed to the first member cannot pass through the receiving port. In the state where the transported object transported to the first member is prohibited, the transported object transported to the first member is opened in a state where a part of the receiving port is opened to the extent that the transported object can pass through the receiving port. Acceptance may be allowed.

  The switching control means includes a condition based on time, a condition based on the position of the conveyed object, a condition based on the position of the first member, or a condition based on the position of the second member, and the relative relationship between the first member and the second member. Based on the condition that the position can be specified, when the gap between the first member and the second member reception port is not formed, the movable member accepts the conveyance item. What is necessary is just to switch from the prohibited state to the permitted state.

  According to the means 8, by providing the movable member, it becomes possible to prohibit or permit the reception of the conveyed product at the receiving port. When the movable member prohibits the reception of the conveyed product at the receiving port, When the transported object transported to one member does not move to the receiving port of the second member and the movable member permits the receiving port to accept the transported material, it is transported to the first member. The conveyed product can move to the receiving port of the second member. At this time, depending on the timing at which the movable member permits the receiving port to accept the conveyed product, the conveyed product may be sandwiched between the first member and the second member receiving port. In particular, when the relative position between the first member and the second member is such that a gap is formed between the first member and the second member receiving port, the movable member opens the receiving port. When the conveyed product moves to the receiving port, there is a high possibility of being caught in the gap. However, by providing a switching control means for controlling the driving of the movable member, the relative position of the first member and the second member is sandwiched between the first member and the second member receiving port. When the movable member is not in the position, the movable member is switched from the state where the acceptance of the transported object is prohibited to the state where the transported object is permitted, and the transported object can be moved between the first member and the second member. When the transported object is in a position where the transported object is sandwiched between the first member and the second member receiving port, the movable member is in a state where the receiving port is prohibited from accepting the transported object and the transported object cannot be moved. It is possible to prevent the conveyed product from being caught in the gap, and it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 9: In the gaming machine of means 8, the preventing means includes position detecting means for detecting the position of the first member, and the switching control means is a position of the first member detected by the position detecting means. The movable member switches the receiving port from a state in which the receiving member is prohibited from accepting the conveyed object to a state in which the moving member is permitted, thereby transferring the conveying member into the gap between the first member and the receiving member of the second member. A gaming machine characterized by preventing an object from being caught.

  According to the means 9, the position of the first member is detected by the position detecting means. Based on the position of the first member detected by the position detection means, the relative position of the first member with respect to the second member is sandwiched between the first member and the receiving port of the second member. When the gap is not formed, the movable member switches the receiving port from the state in which the receiving of the conveyed product is prohibited to the state in which the receiving is permitted. Specifically, the position where the gap between which the conveyed product is sandwiched between the first member and the receiving port of the second member is not formed is, for example, that the conveyed item conveyed to the first member is the second member. For example, when the movable member is in a position before being placed near the receiving port. In such a case, the movable member switches from a state where the receiving port is prohibited to receive a transported object to a permitted state, and the movable member is moved into the receiving port. The transported object is arranged in the vicinity of the receiving port in a state where reception of the transported object is completely permitted. Therefore, by detecting the position of the first member, the relative position of the first member and the second member is in a position where the conveyed product is not sandwiched between the first member and the receiving port of the second member. Sometimes, the movable member switches the receiving port from the state where the receiving of the conveyed object is prohibited to the permitted state, thereby allowing the moving object to move, and the moving object between the first member and the second member receiving port. When the movable member is located between the first member and the second member, the movable member can be prevented from moving while the movable member is in a state where the receiving port is prohibited from accepting the conveyed item. Can be prevented from being caught, and it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 10: In the gaming machine of means 8, the prevention means includes a timing means for starting timing when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the switching control means is configured to move the movable based on the time elapsed by the timing means. The member switches the receiving port from a state where the receiving of the transported object is prohibited to a permitted state, thereby preventing the transported object from being caught in a gap between the first member and the receiving port of the second member. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  Here, the start condition for the time measuring means to start timing is not particularly limited. For example, when a game medium or the like wins a predetermined start port, when the first member starts operation, the first member Starts transporting the transported object, when the first member transports the transported object to a predetermined position, when the first member discharges the transported object, when the transported object is at the predetermined position, the second member is For example, when the operation is started, the first member and the second member are at a predetermined relative position, or the position detecting means for detecting the position of the first member transmits a detection signal.

  According to the means 10, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the time measuring means starts measuring time. Based on the time measured by the time measuring means, the relative positions of the first member and the second member are formed with a gap in which the conveyed product is sandwiched between the first member and the receiving port of the second member. When the movable member is not in the position, the movable member switches the receiving port from the state in which the receiving of the conveyed object is prohibited to the state in which the receiving is permitted. Specifically, the position where the gap between which the conveyed product is sandwiched between the first member and the receiving port of the second member is not formed is, for example, that the conveyed item conveyed to the first member is the second member. For example, when the movable member is in a position before being placed near the receiving port. In such a case, the movable member switches from a state where the receiving port is prohibited to receive a transported object to a permitted state, and the movable member is moved into the receiving port. The transported object is arranged in the vicinity of the receiving port in a state where reception of the transported object is completely permitted. Therefore, by measuring the time, when the relative position of the first member and the second member is in a position where the conveyed product is not sandwiched between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, the movable member is When the receiving object is in a position where the conveyed product is sandwiched between the first member and the second member receiving port by switching the receiving port from the state in which the receiving of the conveyed material is prohibited to the permitted state, It is possible to prohibit the movement of the conveyed product with the movable member prohibiting the reception of the conveyed product at the receiving port, and it is possible to prevent the conveyed product from being caught in the gap between the receiving member of the first member and the second member. It is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 11: In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 6 to 10, the prevention means has a gap between the first member and the second member that receives the gap between the transported objects. When not formed, the conveyed product is moved from the first member to the receiving port of the second member, and the conveyed product is inserted into a gap between the first member and the receiving port of the second member. A gaming machine characterized by preventing pinching.

  According to the means 11, the movement of the conveyed product from the first member to the receiving port of the second member is permitted when the gap between the conveyed items is not formed between the first member and the receiving port of the second member. Thus, the conveyed product is moved. In other words, when the gap between the conveyed items is formed between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, the conveyance of the conveyed item from the first member to the receiving port of the second member is prohibited. You will not move things. Here, the gap where the conveyed product is sandwiched is the same gap as the width of the conveyed product, or 1/10000, 1/1000, 1/100 of the width of the conveyed product with respect to the same gap as the width of the conveyed product. Or a narrow gap or the like within a range of about 1/10. Accordingly, when the gap between which the conveyed product is sandwiched is not formed between the first member and the second member receiving port, the conveyed item moves from the first member to the second member receiving port, It is possible to prevent the conveyed product from being caught between the first member and the receiving port of the second member, and it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 12: In any one of the gaming machines from means 6 to means 11, the first member includes a transport unit that accommodates and transports the transported material, and the transport unit is provided in the transport unit so that the transported material can pass therethrough. The transported object is conveyed to the receiving port of the second member in a state in which the opening is opposed to the receiving port of the second member. A gaming machine characterized by moving.

  The means 12 specifically specifies the configuration of the first member. A 1st member accommodates a conveyed product in a conveyance part, and conveys it. In addition, an opening is provided in the transport unit through which a conveyed product can pass. If the opening is in a direction opposite to the second member, any one of the upper, lower, side, and diagonal directions can be used. It may be opened towards In addition, when the opening portion is in a state of being opposed to the receiving port of the second member, the conveyed product being conveyed by the conveyed product moves to the receiving port of the second member. In addition, since the rotating body rotates, centrifugal force is applied to the conveyed product. Therefore, when the opening portion is opened sideways, a receiving port is provided on the opposite surface of the second member. If it is, it becomes possible to discharge the conveyed product from the receiving port. Further, since gravity is applied to the conveyed product, if the receiving portion is provided on the opposite surface of the second member when the opening portion is opened downward, the conveyed product is received from the receiving port. Can be discharged. As described above, when the sheet is discharged from the receiving port, the above-described preventing means can prevent the conveyed product from being caught in the gap between the rotating body and the receiving port, thereby preventing malfunction.

  Means 13: In any one of the gaming machines from means 5 to 12, the first member and the second member are arranged inside a lottery apparatus for performing lottery by the operation of the transported object, and the lottery A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on a lottery result of a device.

  Here, the special game state refers to a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. And as this special game state, the following various states can be illustrated.

(1) In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a variable prize opening that is opened and closed is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or continuously opened for a predetermined time, so that a large amount of game balls as game media are awarded to the variable prize opening. The state that is easy to do, so-called “big hit state”.

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state is higher than usual, so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the starting port for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit state by winning a game ball, which is a game medium, is set so that the game ball is easier to win than normal, A state in which the lottery is performed more frequently than usual, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped with a symbol for paying out a medal as a game medium for a predetermined number of games, a so-called “bonus game acquisition state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a bonus game acquisition state is higher than usual, so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

  In addition, the lottery device may perform a lottery to determine whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated. As the contents of the special gaming state, the first special gaming contents advantageous to the player and the first special gaming contents are provided. If at least two types of content, which is more advantageous to the player than the game content, are prepared, the content of the special game state to be generated is the first special game content or the second special game. A lottery to determine which of the contents is to be determined may be performed. When a plurality of types of contents are prepared as the special gaming state, both the lottery for determining whether or not the special gaming state is generated and the lottery for determining the content of the special gaming state are performed by the lottery device. The lottery for determining whether or not to generate the special gaming state or the lottery for determining the contents of the special gaming state is performed by the lottery device, and the other is performed by the computer that controls the gaming machine. It is good also as performing by other lottery means, such as a process of.

  Furthermore, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state and a lottery for determining the contents of the special gaming state, for example, a lottery in the second stage after winning the lottery in the first stage, etc. In this case, the lottery at each stage may be performed by the lottery device, or the lottery at the initial stage is performed by other lottery means such as processing by a computer controlling the gaming machine, The lottery is performed by a lottery device, the initial stage lottery is performed by a lottery device, and the final stage lottery is performed by other lottery means such as processing by a computer controlling the gaming machine. Also good.

  The means 13 applies the first member and the second member to a lottery apparatus that performs lottery by the operation of the conveyed object. At least one lottery regarding the occurrence of the special gaming state is performed by the movement of the transported object in the lottery apparatus, that is, the physical movement of the object. Therefore, unlike a tasteless lottery by computer processing, it is possible to make the player recognize the progress of the lottery, and to make the preferences for the lottery, but at this time, the first member and the second member It is possible to prevent the conveyed product from being caught in the gap. Therefore, in the lottery apparatus that performs the lottery in the special game state, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being caught between the first member and the second member, and it is difficult to cause malfunction.

  Means 14: The gaming machine of means 13 comprises a game area in which a game is played by the operation of the inserted game medium, and the lottery device is provided in the game area and constitutes a game medium winning device. A featured gaming machine.

  The means 14 is intended for a game machine having a game area in which a game is played by the operation of an inserted game medium, such as a pachinko machine or a smart ball. In such a gaming machine, the lottery regarding the occurrence of the special gaming state is performed based on the winning of the game medium to the winning device provided in the gaming area. At this time, the first member and the second member It is possible to prevent the conveyed product from being caught in the gap. Therefore, in the prize winning device that performs the lottery in the special game state, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being caught between the first member and the second member, and the player can enjoy the game without interrupting the game. .

  Means 15: A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  The means 15 is intended for a pachinko machine as a gaming machine. According to the means 15, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 14 can be obtained in the pachinko machine.

  Means 16: A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

  The means 16 is intended for a slot machine as a gaming machine. According to the means 16, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 14 can be obtained in the slot machine. Here, the slot machine uses a medal as a game medium, but the transported object is not limited to a medal as a game medium, and is different from a game medium for performing various effects in the game. It may be an effect medium, or a lottery medium that is different from the game medium and performs various effects in the game and performs various lotteries.

  Means 17: A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to means 14, wherein a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused.

  The means 17 is for a game machine that is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Here, a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine is a slot machine that uses a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium. According to the means 17, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 14 can be obtained in a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  Examples of the gaming machine of the present invention include a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and a fusion machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine. it can.

  As described above, according to the present invention described in detail, it is difficult to cause a malfunction due to the conveyed product being sandwiched between members.

  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 as to be openable and closable. ing. 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, the structure can be easily reused as compared with the conventional structure in which the plate members are assembled using nails and rivets. 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). The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. The ABS resin is suitable as a material for the inner frame 12 because it is relatively inexpensive, has a characteristic that it can be easily plated, and is resistant to impact. The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically to the opposite side of the handle installation position when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. That is, the inner frame 12 can be opened without causing the inner frame 12 and the game ball launching handle 18 to interfere with each other. The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  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. In particular, an annular rib protruding forward is formed on the peripheral edge of the inner frame 12, and the front frame set 14 is fitted so as to enter the inside of the rib. For this reason, when the front frame set 14 is closed, no gap is formed between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14, and insertion of a wire or the like due to fraud can be prevented. 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. The front frame set 14 is configured by integrally forming a glass frame portion that supports glass and the upper plate 19, and can improve the strength as compared with the conventional structure configured as a separate member, for example, Even when the glass frame portion is enlarged as in the pachinko machine 10 of this example, an appropriate strength can be ensured. The front frame set 14 is made of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, and is relatively inexpensive, easily plated, and resistant to impact. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, the structure in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown blank for convenience).

  The lower tray unit 13 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at a substantially central portion, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. Most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin like the inner frame 12, but the surface layer forming the lower dish 15 and the front panel 22 at the back of the lower dish are particularly flame retardant. Molded with ABS resin. For this reason, this part is difficult to burn. Reference numeral 17 denotes a ball release lever for discharging the game balls in the lower plate 15 downward. A game ball launching handle 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 so as to protrude to the front side. Reference numeral 241 denotes a sound output port from the speaker. An ashtray 23 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. Note that the ashtray 23 is cantilevered on the left side surface of the lower plate 15, and can be rotated until the upper surface opening portion faces downward with an open / close axis extending in the left-right direction as an axis. In other words, it is possible to discharge the butts contained in the ashtray 23 by the turning operation.

  On the other hand, the front frame set 14 above the lower plate 15 is integrally provided with a glass frame portion for supporting glass and an upper plate 19 as a ball tray. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device while aligning them in a line. In a conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the glass frame, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but the front decorative frame is omitted in the present embodiment. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  In FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape. A substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20, and a substantially square wiring hole 24 is formed at the upper left side of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made 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 also has a wiring hole 24 a formed on the upper left side, and overlaps with the wiring hole 24 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).

  An opening switch 25 is attached above the wiring hole 24 in the resin base 20 so as to detect that the front frame set 14 is opened. In addition, a ground metal fitting 26 partially protruding forward is provided on the upper right side of the resin base 20, and when the front frame set 14 is closed, the reinforcing plate 132 of the front frame set 14 (see FIG. 5). And the reinforcing plate 132 is grounded.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 is provided with a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 34, a second starting port 33, a variable display unit 35 and the like arranged in a through hole formed by router processing. 30 It is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. As is well known, a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the second starting port 33, and a predetermined number of prize balls enter the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) by the output of a detection switch described later. Will be 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 etc. are guided through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. The game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as a windmill.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a first symbol display device 41 for variably displaying the first symbol and a second symbol display device 42 for variably displaying the second symbol. The first symbol display device 41 includes a first symbol display unit 43 and a holding lamp 44, and the display symbol (first symbol) by the display unit 43 varies each time the game ball passes through the first starting port 34. Let The number of times that the game ball passes through the first start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44.

  The second symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 (see FIG. 7). On the second symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the second symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. Each time the game ball wins the second start opening 33, the display symbol (second symbol) is changed. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 33 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold lamp 46. In the present embodiment, the second symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display of 8 inches. A center frame 47 is disposed in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround the second symbol display device 42.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated between an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a normal closed state in the event of a big win. ing.

  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 a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 includes a rail base unit 50a having an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail mounting portion 52 which are formed of a resin molded product having a ring shape and are integrally formed inside and outside, and on the inner surface of the outer rail mounting portion 52. It is composed of a stainless outer rail 55 which is attached and has a long shape. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail portion 51. . In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 (outer rail 55), and each of the rails 51, 52 is formed into a ball by a portion (a portion on the left side) parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. A guide 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. Further, the outer rail 55 is provided in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail attachment portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. It has become. 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 launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is rebounded while being braked.

  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 can be fastened to 30. In particular, the fastening interval by screws or the like is narrower on the launch side, and the strength against the launch of the game ball is ensured by firmly fastening to the game board 30. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) as 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 a 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). To lead to. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for directly sticking seals and plates (S1, S2 in the figure) such as certificate stamps, in order to secure this attachment space. The notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral part (inner and outer rails) 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 much more than conventional. It is composed largely. 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, when the game area is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area of the guide rail that is the parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 among the area surrounded by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52. The area is excluded. 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 gaming area is preferably 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 width 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. Furthermore, 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 first starting ports 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 first starting port 34 to be moved toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the center second starting port 33 and the variable winning device 32, and the game area is expanded. As a result, a decrease in interest due to the difficulty of winning the game ball is suppressed. Furthermore, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, a windmill, a first start port 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories are arranged in various ways. Thus, 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. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, it is possible to arrange various windmills, the first start port 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories. The behavior of the sphere can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher is attached. Yes. 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). In particular, in the pachinko machine 10 of this example, since the game board 30 is larger than the conventional one, the launch position of the launch rail 61 is lowered while lowering the launch position of the game ball so as to match the curvature of the rail unit 50. To make it longer. The launch rail 61 is formed in a substantially M-shaped cross section having a wide width, and stabilizes the launch of the game ball. Therefore, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and then into a predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, 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 that of the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than the existing one so as 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. Particularly in this case, 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.

  In addition, there is a predetermined gap 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 path 63 to the lower plate 15. To be discharged. Incidentally, 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 (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. At this time, 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. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  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, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit 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 hitting ball, and the game ball is shot with the rotation of the hitting ball around the shaft portion. However, the weight reduction of the hitting ball is desired. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head of the hitting ball (on the opposite side of the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. 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 up or caught, and it is easy to adjust the hitting ball strength of the tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. An opening / closing shutter 68 having an opening / closing shaft extending in the left-right direction on the lower side is attached to the discharge port 67, and the shutter 68 is supported so as to be opened forward with the opening / closing shaft as an axis. Further, the shutter 68 is biased to the closed side by an elastic body such as a spring and presses the upper side against the biasing force of the elastic body to be in a substantially horizontal state and opens the discharge port 67. That is, in the state where the front frame set 14 is opened (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 closes the discharge port 67 by the biasing force of the elastic body, thereby preventing the game ball from being discharged. On the other hand, in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) protruding from the back surface of the front frame set 14, and the game ball can be discharged. 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.

  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 (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched 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.

  Further, support brackets 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.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 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 viewed 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. The substantially central portion may be linear. 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-sized variable display device unit 35 can be arranged relatively upward. The distance between 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-right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), 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 in the periphery (for example, corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. 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 illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. Further, an upper plate illumination part 104 that also includes a light emitting means such as an LED is provided around the upper plate 19. 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. In addition, a transparent resin is attached so that a portion of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, etc., in particular, the stamp S1 directly attached to the game board 30 can be visually recognized so as to be adjacent to the lower end of the annular illumination part 102. A small window 107 is provided. Note that the surface of the transparent resin in the small window 107 has a planar shape so that the stamp S1 can be recognized from the outside by the reading device.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. If the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. . 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. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 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.

  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, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the window portion 101. 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 the drawing. Thereby, the reinforcement board 132 and the reinforcement board 133 are electrically insulated, a conductor does not become a loop shape, and generation | occurrence | production of the noise by a magnetic field is suppressed. The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. The engaging claw 131a is a hole portion of the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. 12a (refer FIG. 3) is comprised so that it may be engaged. 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 is 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 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling 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. The part is covered with 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 an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. 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, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). 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, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 substantially integrally with the rim 142 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. 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. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraud performed using

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, 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. It comes to be installed. In particular, the upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch opened forward, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction. 12, when the front frame set 14 is opened so as to be in a vertical state, the front frame set 14 is lifted once to release the engagement state between the projection shaft 84 and the support fitting 152, and from that state to the front By pulling the frame set 14 forward, the engagement state between the support hole 83 and the support fitting 153 is released. That is, the front frame set 14 can be removed from the inner frame 12 by the above operation.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 10, the inner frame 12 is provided with a key unit 27 that is unlocked by a key. The inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14, and the front frame set 14 and the outer frame 11 Can be locked to each other. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a hook-like locked portion 271 that protrudes rearward is provided on the right end of the back surface of the front frame set 14 so as to be lined up and down. When the inner frame 12 and the inner frame 12 are overlapped, each locked portion 271 is inserted into a locking portion through-hole 272 formed at the right end of the inner frame 12. On the other hand, the key unit 27 is inserted through the first hook member 273 and the second hook member 274 that are locked and detached from the locked portion 271 and the key hole 275 provided in the lower portion of the inner frame 12. The key operation is transmitted to the first hook member 273 and the second hook member 274 in response to an unlocking operation of the key (for example, a counterclockwise rotation operation), and these are engaged portions 271 of the front frame set 14. And a first key unlocking transmission mechanism 276 for disengaging from the first key unlocking mechanism.

  On the other hand, on the right side surface of the inner periphery of the outer frame 11, quadrangular locked portions (not shown) protruding inward are provided side by side. On the other hand, the third hook member 279 and the fourth hook member 280 that extend toward the locked portion 278 and are locked and detached from the locked portion 278 are different from the above. The operation of the key is transmitted to the third hook member 279 and the fourth hook member 280 in accordance with the unlocking operation of the key (for example, the clockwise rotation operation), and these are detached from the locked portion 278 of the outer frame 11. A second key unlocking transmission mechanism 281 is provided. That is, since the key unit 27 is provided with the first key unlocking transmission mechanism 276 and the second key unlocking transmission mechanism 281, when the key is rotated counterclockwise, the right end of the front frame set 14 becomes the inner frame. 12, and only the front frame set 14 can be opened with the support mechanism as an axis. Further, when the key is rotated in the clockwise direction, the inner frame 12 can be rotated about the support fitting 282 as an axis. The first hook member 273 and the second hook member 274, and the third hook member 279 and the fourth hook member 280 are connected by a first key unlocking transmission mechanism 276 and a second key unlocking transmission mechanism 281 respectively. However, even if an unauthorized unlocking operation is performed on any one of the collar members, it is configured not to be transmitted to the other collar member that has not been unlocked. In other words, if an unauthorized unlocking operation is performed on one of the collar members by using a wire or the like without using a key, the collar member may be detached from the locked portion. Since the signal is not transmitted to the other hook member that is not present, the hook member continues to be locked to the locked portion. That is, the front frame set 14 or the inner frame 12 is prevented from being opened by an unauthorized unlocking operation.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 for each major part.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged on the back side (actually the back side of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be arranged vertically or horizontally, or to be stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, 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. In addition, an external relay terminal board 230 for outputting various signals relating to the gaming state such as a “hit signal” to the inner frame 12 is detachably attached by attaching means such as screws and locking claws. It has been. Here, when a simple attachment means such as locking by a locking claw is adopted, the external relay terminal board 230 can be easily attached and detached, and operations such as maintenance can be performed smoothly.

  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, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. In FIG. 8, 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.

  Specifically, 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 is centered on the axis A by the support shaft part M1. It can be opened and closed. 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, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, 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 by 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 pachinko machine body.

  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 on the left end portion thereof (that is, on the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, on the open end side), and at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. , And the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by the fastening part M7 and the locking parts M8, M9. In particular, the locking portion M8 located in the vicinity of the tank 355 is subjected to a relatively large load by the game ball stored in the tank 355, and here, the I-type locking piece is rotated and locked. A structure that is stronger than the ny latch, such as a structure, is used.

  In this case, the development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit. 203 is configured to open to the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the configuration in a state where the game board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 11 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. 9 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured not to protrude outward from the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  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 second 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, there is one place on the downstream side corresponding to the game board opening of the above-described general winning opening 31, variable winning apparatus 32, and second starting opening 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively). A collection passage 216 is formed to gather in the. Further, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30, and a discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 in the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 9, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 31 etc. gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Through the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly 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.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (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 for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is 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. Further, an operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 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 the board relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control device) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the special winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without passing through the 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 sorting plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The port 33 is provided with an operating port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle including a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  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 at 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, in the lower right part of the game board 30, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes), and in the upper left part, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

  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 is attached to the right end of the inner frame 12, and the configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and the support hole 237 for the second control board unit is formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit 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, 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. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit 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 distribution 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. The game ball distribution unit 245 is configured as a separate member with respect to the back pack unit 203 and is directly fixed to the inner frame 12. That is, even if there is an illegal act on the back pack unit 203, the game ball distributing unit 245 is prevented from being lifted.

  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. 13 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  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. It has a main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the main board is accommodated in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured. 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 so that they cannot be opened, and thereby the substrate 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. 14 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to 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 voice lamp control device 262 is a voice lamp including, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display in accordance with instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The audio 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. It is like that.

  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.

  The main control device 261 (main substrate) is arranged in a landscape orientation on one board mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is arranged in a portrait orientation on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction. 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 with the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after another. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 14 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (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 the enlargement of the control board can be dealt with satisfactorily. Also, each control device can be installed 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. 15 and 16, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board is formed with horizontally elongated through holes 254 at two places on the left and right. 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 control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 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. 14 and the like. 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, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. 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.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 8, the first control board unit 201 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so that the back pack unit 203 is partially covered. Specifically, the back pack unit 203 covers each of a part of the fastening portion M <b> 2 (the nail latch 257) and the first control board unit 201 of the first control board unit 201. Therefore, if the back pack unit 203 is not removed, all the fastening portions M2 cannot be operated, and the first control board unit 201 cannot be opened and closed with respect to the game board 30. The main controller 261 cannot be removed by an operation from the back side of the substrate unit 201. Therefore, also from this configuration, it is possible to expect a deterrent effect against fraudulent acts such as substrate removal. In addition, not only the back pack unit 203 but also a member that is attached to the game board 30 separately from the first control board unit 201 such as a cover that covers an appropriate unit, at least a part of the first control board unit 201 is used. The same effect can be expected from the coating.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 19 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 base plate 303, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. Yes. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of the winning ball and the rental ball 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 and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. is there. 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 are connected to each other by the sealing unit 319 so that 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 unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  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 holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  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.

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 17 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 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 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 8, 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. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a back pack 351 made of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball. FIG. 20 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the back, and FIG. It shows in FIG.

  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 of the pachinko machine 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 ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at 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. 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 clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  Here, the vibrator 360 is formed as a unit in which a vibration generator such as a vibration motor is built in a casing, and is attached to the side surface of the tank rail 356 using a female screw. The vibrator 360 may be attached to the tank rail with the entire casing in close contact with the tank rail 356. In this example, the vibrator 360 is attached to the tank rail 356 via an elongated attachment leg. Thereby, the whole vibrator 360 formed as a unit vibrates well, and this vibration is smoothly transmitted to the tank rail 356. The mounting legs are integrally projected from the side surface of the tank rail 356, but may be integrally projected from the vibrator 360, or the tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 may be May be formed individually and interposed between the tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 22, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball 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 if a large group of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 367 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 the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. 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.

  Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion in FIG. 20 and the like. By inserting the support shafts 385 into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, 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 that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. At this time, 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. 8, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the lock hole 387 are in the lock portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 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 RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission circuit are incorporated.

The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. A backup area 503a is provided in addition to the memory and the area.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack points, registers, I / O values, etc. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 33). Conversely, returning of each value written to the backup area 503a includes turning on the power (including turning on the power due to power failure cancellation). The same applies to a power recovery process (see FIG. 26). The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) of FIG. 33 is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a display control device 45, and other switch groups (not shown) are connected to the input / output port 505.

The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 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 pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. 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 has a stack point at the time of power-off, each register, and the like in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off when the power is turned off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 33), and the return of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 having the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through 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, that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and the launch is stopped. On the condition that the firing stop switch is not operated, the firing motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

  The display control device 45 controls the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 42 and the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 41. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 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. Lines 530 and 531 are provided. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527 and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. A first symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and an audio lamp control device 262 are connected to the output of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 626 through a bus line 531, and a second symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

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

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the second symbol display device 42, and the display content of the second 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 second symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 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 symbol display device 42.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part 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 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. A circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power 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 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off 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, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 33).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

By the way, as shown in FIG. 24, the second symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42 has three symbol rows of left, middle, and right, and the upper symbol, the middle symbol, the lower symbol for each symbol row. Three symbols (second symbol) of symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-pattern consisting of rhombus-shaped symbols, in ascending or descending order of the numbers. A main symbol is displayed and a sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol to form a series of symbol sequences. The main symbol and the sub symbol are variably displayed from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In such a case, in the left symbol row and the right symbol row, the series of symbols is displayed in descending order (that is, in order of increasing the number of the main symbols), and in the middle symbol row, the series of symbols is also in ascending order (that is, (In order of decreasing main symbol number). Then, the variable display stops in the order of left symbol row → right symbol row → middle symbol row, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the second symbol display device 42, that is, upper line L1, middle line L2, lower line L3, A special game video is displayed as a jackpot if the main symbol is aligned with a jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) in either the right-up line L4 or the left-upline L5. Yes.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 performs lottery (big hit lottery) of the second symbol display device 42, setting of symbol display, and the like using various counter information during the game. Specifically, 25, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the second symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol of the second symbol display device 42, and the second Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates and changes, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and variation pattern selection of the second symbol display device 42 Fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and left, middle and right outliers used for setting left out, middle and right outliers Counter CL, CM, has been with the use of the CR.

  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 an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. In addition, 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). Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  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. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 33. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “337,673”. Yes, the value of the random number that becomes a big hit at a high probability is 10, and the value is “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”. The high probability means a state where the jackpot is won by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, the time of so-called probability change, and the normal time (low probability) is such When not in a certain state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines a symbol when the fluctuation of the second symbol display device 42 is stopped at the time of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the second symbol display device 42 has five effective lines. Since ten specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 50 counter values (0 to 49) are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 49, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 49) and then returns to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 33.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In this state, 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, and the last stop symbol after the reach has also occurred. “Reach other than front / rear off” that stops other than before and “completely out” that does not generate reach, for example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to front / rear reach, and C3 = 2-21 It corresponds to reach other than front / rear detachment, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete detachment. The reach lottery may be set individually according to the state of the lottery probability of the second symbol display device 42, the number of suspended balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment) and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 33.

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 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. For example, the other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. 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 the second 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 ( In the present 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. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the second symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the start of variation of the second symbol.

  The left, middle, and right out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are displayed in the left column second symbol, the middle column second symbol, and the right column second symbol when the big symbol lottery of the second symbol display device 42 is lost. This is for determining stop symbols (out-of-band symbols). Since each column displays either 20 main symbols or 20 secondary symbols, 20 (0 to 19) each. Counter values are provided. 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 this embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is updated at random by using the value of the built-in R register in the CPU 501. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are 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 variation of the second symbol, the buffer value of any one of the front and rear outreach symbol buffer, the non-front and rear outreach symbol buffer, and the complete out symbol symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. The

  The size and range of each counter is only an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the big hit 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.

  Although not shown, the first symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the first symbol display device 41. The first symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The first symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the first starting port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control device executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the main process is described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 31, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. 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.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. 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 the present embodiment). Then, the random number initial value counter CINI update value is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Alternatively, in the subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. 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 this 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.

  Thereafter, in step S604, a start winning process associated with winning in the second starting port 33 is executed. The start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the second start opening 33 is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch 224. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second start opening 33, in the subsequent step S702, whether or not the number N of the operation reserved balls of the second symbol display device 42 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the second start port 33 and the number N of actuated balls is <4, and the number N of actuated balls is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S704, a random number related to the winning of the second symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first area of the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process, and this process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, 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 shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S2 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 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 the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 33, first, in step S801, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power interruption notification command indicating that the power has been interrupted is transmitted to another control device.

  In step S805, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. Thereafter, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the power supply being completely shut down and the processing being impossible.

  The NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the state of the payout control device 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. Similarly, the 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 S1 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 S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 33 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 33 (however, the transmission of the power-off notification command in step S804 is excluded).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (such as the sound lamp control device 262 and the payout control device 311) to become operable, for example, Wait processing is performed for about 1 second. In step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S103, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S105, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. It is determined whether or not. In step S106, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S114, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like). That is, in step S114, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S115, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S109, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S110, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, the interrupt permission / non-permission is returned to the state before power-off, and then the address before power-off is returned.

  Next, the flow of 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, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In FIG. 27, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. 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, etc. are transmitted to the display control device 45 when the second symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the second symbol. In addition, after the start of the second symbol variation, each time normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern command-> left symbol sequence stop symbol command-> right symbol sequence stop symbol command-> middle symbol sequence stop symbol command. The command is sent once every 4 msec), and the confirmation command is sent when the fluctuation time elapses.

  Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. 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. In subsequent step S203, updating of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row is executed.

  The update process of each out symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 28, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the out symbol counter CL in the left symbol row. In step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol row out of symbol counter CM. If the update timing of the left symbol row (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the outlier symbol counter CL of the left symbol row is updated. On the other hand, if it is time to update the middle symbol sequence (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304 to update the out-of-middle symbol counter CM. Further, if the update timing of the right symbol sequence (both NO in steps S301 and S302), the process proceeds to step S305, and the outlier symbol counter CR of the right symbol sequence is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S303 to S305, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value, The result of the calculation is out of sync and is used as the current value of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the CL, CM, and CR update processing, the left symbol row, middle symbol row, and right symbol row outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one normal process. The update times of the values do not overlap. As a result, every time the normal process is executed three times, one set of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of jackpot symbols. If the combination is a jackpot symbol combination, the processing of steps S307 to S312 is performed. Skip and end this process. On the other hand, if the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is not a jackpot symbol combination, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a reach symbol combination. It is determined whether or not. If the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations of front and rear outreach, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of out symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear outreach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / back off, the process proceeds to step S310, and 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. .

  If it is a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S311, it is determined whether or not the combination of the deviating symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a deviating symbol combination. In step S312, the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the off symbol buffer of the RAM 503. When both of steps S307 and S311 are NO, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state. In such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stored in the buffer. The process is terminated without any processing.

  After the removal symbol counter update process, in step S204 in FIG. 27, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S205, a second symbol variation process for performing variation display of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 42 is executed. By this second symbol variation process, jackpot determination, setting of a variation pattern of the second symbol, and the like are performed. However, details of the second symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S206, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 35 in the case of the big win state is executed. 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 passed 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.

  In step S207, display control of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 41 is executed. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first starting port 34, the first symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time and the first symbol is displayed on the display unit 43 of the first symbol display device 41. Is displayed. Then, the first symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the first symbol random number counter C4. When the first symbol hit state is reached, the second start port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the description is omitted, the first symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. .

  Thereafter, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. 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 the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S210, the update of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is executed (same as the previous step 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.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. .

  Next, the second symbol control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 29, in step S401, it is determined whether or not it is currently a big hit. Note that the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the second symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the second symbol display device 42 is displaying the variation of the second symbol. Then, when the big symbol is not being won and the variation of the second symbol is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the number N of the operation reserved balls of the second symbol display device 42 is larger than zero. At this time, if the jackpot is being hit or if the number N of working suspension balls is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the second symbol and if the number N of activated balls is> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. 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.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a change start process is executed. Here, the details of the variation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 30. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, as described above, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, "337, “673” is a winning value, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661” is a winning value at high probability.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot, in step S502, a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). And a symbol representing the correspondence between the symbol and the symbol), and the symbol is set as a stop symbol command. 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. When these jackpot symbols are gathered with a predetermined specific symbol, the state changes to a probability variation state. However, when the symbols are not specific symbols (non-specific symbols), the probability variation state is not entered.

  Next, in step S503, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined, and the variation pattern is set in the variation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are checked, and the reach of the second symbol such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. The type and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, 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, A more detailed symbol variation mode such as the number of variation symbols) is 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. Needless to say, the symbol variation mode may be determined based on the value of only one of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, it is determined in step S504 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 the reach has occurred, it is further determined in step S505 whether the reach is out of front or back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. 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).

  If the front / rear out of reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out of symbol counters CL, CM, CR stored in the front / rear out of reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S507, a variation pattern at the time of front / rear out of reach is determined, and the variation pattern is set as a variation pattern command. At this time, as in step 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. Etc., until the reach stop type (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) is stopped after the reach occurrence based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 More detailed symbol variation modes such as the elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) are determined.

  If a reach other than front / rear out occurs, the process proceeds to step S508, and the left, middle, and right out-of-line counters CL, CM, CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear out of RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Also, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern command. 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 step S503 and the like.

  If it is neither big hit nor reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the left, middle, and right off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the complete off symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set as stop symbol commands. In step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is reduced, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation mode is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of jackpot, when the reach occurs, and when the reach does not occur, this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, if step S402 is YES, that is, when the second symbol variation table is in progress, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the variation time of the second symbol is determined according to the variation pattern of the second symbol, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. In step S408, the stop symbol set for stopping the change is set as a confirmation command, and then this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S901, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S902, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 261 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S903 to permit the RAM access, and in step S904, the external interrupt pector is set.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). In subsequent step S906, the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. It is determined whether or not. In step S907, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup. The RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513, for example. Note that it is possible to determine the validity of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S915, etc.). Similarly, when the occurrence information of power interruption 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 of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like). That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S917, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S910, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S911, CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S912, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, the interruption permission / non-permission is returned to the state before the power interruption, and then the address before the power interruption is returned.

  Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 35, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch control apparatus 312 is set for launch permission. In step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1004, setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed in accordance with the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S1005, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. 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. Cancel the setting.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the presence / absence of the state to be notified is determined. If there is a state to be notified, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 is notified.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 36) is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 37) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

  In step S1013, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball removal process on the condition that the state return switch 321 is checked and the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S1014, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibrator control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the payout control process.

  In the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 36, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are normally counted. If the game ball count is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, where the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process and the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, where 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 has been completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process for the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process in FIG.

  In the ball lending control apparatus shown in FIG. 37, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute lending of a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game balls to be paid out as rented balls are normally counted. If the count of the gaming machine is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, and a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where 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 has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 10 of this example, as shown in FIG. 38, as a part of the game board 30 described above or instead of the game board 30 described above, a rail unit erected on the surface of the game board 1100. A game area 1101 divided by 1105 may be provided, and the player plays a game by launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area 1101 from the launching device. In the game area 1101, a normal winning port 1102, a first start port 1103, a second start port 1104, an accessory 1200, etc. are arranged in a through hole formed by router processing, and a wood screw or the like from the front side of the game board 1100. It is installed by. Here, the normal winning opening 1102 is provided with a detection device (not shown) for detecting the winning of a game ball, and pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning the game ball. Similarly, the first start port 1103 and the second start port 1104 are each provided with a detection device (not shown) for detecting the winning of a game ball, and a predetermined number (for example, five) of winning balls is paid out by winning the game ball. It is something to be issued. In addition, the game board 1100 is provided with an out port 1106 so that game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 1106 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. In addition, a large number of nails are planted in the game board 1100 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are arranged.

  The accessory 1200 constitutes a winning device in the gaming machine 10 and a lottery device, and pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls and wins a lottery by winning a game ball. As shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the accessory 1200 includes a mounting base 1201 attached to the game board 1100, a front cover 1202 attached to the front side of the mounting base 1201, and left and right sides that open and close the prize winning opening provided on the front cover. A pair of opening / closing members 1203 and a back cover 1204 attached to the back side of the mounting base 1201 are mainly provided. The opening / closing member 1203 is driven by a big prize opening solenoid 1206 disposed on the back side of the back cover 1204 via a shaft 1205 rotatably inserted into the back cover 1204 and the mounting base 1201. The open / close member 1203 closes the big prize opening with the solenoid 1206 stopped, and the open / close member 1203 opens the big prize opening with the big prize opening solenoid 1206 activated.

  Normally, the opening / closing member 1203 closes the big winning opening, and the game ball forms a state in which it is impossible to win a prize in the accessory 1200, but the first starting opening 1103 or the second starting opening 1104 described above is formed. When the game ball wins, the opening / closing member 1203 opens the big winning opening, and a state where the game ball can win in the accessory 1200 is formed. Here, when the game ball wins the first start port 1103, the opening / closing member 1203 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, once), and the game ball reaches the second start port 1104. When winning, a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is released a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). In addition, the opening / closing member 1203 repeatedly opens and closes the special winning opening based on the lottery result of the accessory 1200. As for the opening / closing of the big prize opening of the opening / closing member 1203, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the accessory 1200, reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), or a continuation right is acquired. Until it is done. When the opening / closing member 1203 is repeatedly opened and closed within the above-mentioned limit as “round”, and the continuation right is acquired during the execution of the round, the round continues repeatedly up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). Done. The state in which the opening / closing of the big winning opening of the opening / closing member 1203 is repeated in this manner is a state in which a large number of game balls are likely to win in the accessory 1200, that is, a “special game state advantageous to the player”. State ".

  By the way, a game ball that has won a prize in the role 1200 from the big prize opening is guided from the upper part of the front cover 1202 to the lower part and is guided to the lower room 1207. A transfer device 1300 for stopping the ball is provided. As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the conveyance device 1300 mainly includes a rotating body 1310 and a peripheral body 1320. The rotator 1310 is provided in a specific area 1311 for storing and transporting game balls, a plurality of stopping areas 1312, a passing area 1313, a specific area 1311, a plurality of stopping areas 1312, and a passing area 1313, respectively. The rotary body has a specific area opening 1311a, a stop area opening 1312a, and a passage area opening 1313a. Here, the specific area 1311, the stop area 1312, and the passage area 1313 correspond to accommodation means in the present invention. The peripheral body 1320 receives a game ball that has been transferred to the rotary body 1310 and a passage 1321 that guides the game ball that has entered the room 1207 to the specific area 1311, the stop area 1312, or the passage area 1313 of the rotary body 1310. A specific area receiving port 1322, a stop area receiving port 1323, and a passing area receiving port 1324 are provided to support the rotating body 1310. Here, the specific area receiving port 1322, the stop area receiving port 1323, and the passing area receiving port 1324 correspond to the receiving means of the present invention.

  The specific area opening 1311a of the specific area 1311 of the rotator 1310 is opened downward, and the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320 is a game ball transported to the specific area 1311. It is provided at a location on the trajectory and facing the lower portion of the rotating body 1310. For this reason, in a state where the specific area opening 1311a of the specific area 1311 faces the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320, the game ball being transported to the specific area 1311 is caused by gravity to receive the specific area receiving port of the peripheral body 1320. It moves to 1322. In addition, the stop area opening 1312a of the stop area 1312 of the rotating body 1310 is open to the side, and the stop area receiving port 1323 of the peripheral body 1320 is conveyed to the stop area 1312. It is provided at a location on the trajectory of the game ball and facing the side of the rotating body 1310. For this reason, in a state where the stop area opening 1312a of the stop area 1312 faces the stop area receiving port 1323 of the peripheral body 1320, the rotating body 1310 rotates in addition to the gravity of the game ball being transported to the stop area 1312. Due to the centrifugal force, the peripheral body 1320 moves to the stationary region receiving port 1323. Further, the passage area opening 1313a of the passage area 1313 of the rotating body 1310 is opened downward, and the passage area reception port 1324 of the peripheral body 1320 is transferred to the passage area 1313. It is provided at a location on the trajectory of the sphere and facing the lower portion of the rotating body 1310. For this reason, in a state in which the passage area opening 1313a of the passage area 1313 faces the passage area reception port 1324 of the peripheral body 1320, the game ball conveyed to the passage area 1313 is gravity due to the passage area reception port of the peripheral body 1320. It moves to 1324.

  Further, the transport device 1300 includes a specific area displacement member 1330 and a retention area displacement member 1340 that can be driven between a state where the specific area opening 1311a and the retention area opening 1312a of the peripheral body 1320 are closed and opened. ing. The specific area displacement member 1330 and the stationary area displacement member 1340 are connected to the specific area solenoid 1331 and the stationary area solenoid 1341 via plungers 1332 and 1342, respectively. The pin 1333 and 1343 rotate around the axis to close the specific area receiving port 1322 and the stopping area receiving port 1323 of the peripheral body 1320 (see FIG. 42B). At this time, the game balls transported to the specific area 1311 and the stopping area 1312 are stopped on the rotating body 1310 without being discharged. However, since the passage area receiving port 1324 is not blocked, the game ball transferred to the passing area 1313 is always discharged from the passage area receiving port 1324. When the energization to the specific area solenoid 1331 and the stationary area solenoid 1341 is stopped, the specific area displacement member 1330 and the stationary area displacement member 1340 are returned to their original positions by the restoring force of the springs 1334 and 1344 provided on the plungers 1332 and 1342. It will return (refer Fig.42 (a)). For this reason, the game balls transported to the specific area 1311 and the stop area 1312 are discharged from the rotating body 1310. Here, the specific area displacement member 1330 corresponds to the second displacement means of the present invention, and the stationary area displacement member 1340 corresponds to the first displacement means of the present invention.

  Further, the conveying device 1300 includes a rotary motor 1350 that rotates the rotating body 1310, a rotating body positioning sensor 1351 that detects when the specific area 1311 of the rotating body 1310 comes to the front (see FIG. 41), and a specific area 1311 of the rotating body 1310. And a detection device 1352 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320. The rotary motor 1350 rotates a circular rotator 1310 counterclockwise at a speed of about 3 meters per second around the center of the circular shape.

  Here, the winning prize opening solenoid 1206, the specific area solenoid 1332, the stop area solenoid 1341, the rotation motor 1350, and the output port of the control device (not shown) are connected and controlled according to the program of the control device. In addition, the rotating body positioning sensor 1351, the detection device 1352, and the like are connected to the input port of the control device.

  Next, an example of lottery at the accessory 1200 based on the program of the control device of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. When the accessory 1200 is not in operation, the special winning opening solenoid 1206 is not energized, and the opening / closing member 1203 closes the special winning opening. When a game ball driven into the game area 1101 wins the first start port 1103 or the second start port 1104, the detection device of the first start port 1103 or the second start port 1104 detects the win and the signal is controlled by the control device. The control device energizes the special prize opening solenoid 1206, and the opening / closing member 1203 of the accessory 1200 temporarily opens the special prize opening.

  When the opening / closing member 1203 opens the grand prize opening and the game ball enters the accessory 1200, the winning game ball goes down from the upper part of the front cover 1202 to the room 1207 and stops at the transfer device 1300. Will do. At this time, when the game ball enters and moves into the specific area 1311 of the rotating body 1310, the game ball moves to the specific area entrance 1322 of the peripheral body 1320, and the detection device 1352 detects the winning and outputs the signal. Outputting to the control device, the control device executes the jackpot program stored in the ROM. This is a program in a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and until the game ball is won, for example, 10 pieces in the accessory 1200, for example, up to 18 times, the big winning opening solenoid 1206 is repeatedly activated and stopped to open and close. The member 1203 is opened and closed to continuously open the special winning opening. In addition, if a winning is made in the specific area 1311 during that time, the detecting device 1352 detects the winning and outputs the signal to the control device, and updates the special gaming state up to 15 times, for example. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 1311 of the rotating body 1310 and enters the stop area 1312 or the pass area 1313, the game ball moves to the stop area entrance 1323 or the pass area entrance 1324, and the control device No special gaming state is generated.

  In the special gaming state, while the open / close member 1203 is opened and closed to continuously open the grand prize opening, the specific area solenoid 1331 and the stop area solenoid 1341 are energized by the control device, and the peripheral body 1320 is energized. The specific area entrance 1322 and the stop area entrance 1323 are closed. This is because the game balls are buried in the plurality of stop areas 1312 provided in the rotating body 1310 so that the game balls can easily enter the specific area 1311 and the special game state is easily updated. Further, the rotating body 1310 temporarily stops rotating when the specific area 1311 is located in front, and this also makes it easier for game balls to enter the specific area 1311 and to update the special game state.

  After the opening / closing member 1203 finishes the grand prize winning opening, the control device stops energization of the specific area solenoid 1331 or the stop area solenoid 1341, and the specific area entrance 1322 and the stop area entrance 1323 of the peripheral body 1320 are opened. Will be. Then, when the rotating body 1310 rotates and the specific area opening 1311a of the specific area 1311 faces the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320, the game ball conveyed to the specific area 1311 is surrounded by gravity. It moves to the specific area entrance 1322 of the body 1320. In addition, when the stop area opening 1312a of the stop area 1312 faces the stop area receiving port 1323 of the peripheral body 1320, the game ball transported to the stop area 1312 rotates in addition to gravity and the rotating body 1310 rotates. The peripheral body 1320 moves to the stationary region receiving port 1323 by centrifugal force.

  At this time, depending on the opening timing of the specific area displacement member 1330, there is a possibility that a game ball may be sandwiched between the specific area opening 1311a of the rotating body 1310 and the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320. This is because the gap between the specific area opening 1311a of the rotating body 1310 and the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320 may be substantially the same as the diameter of the game ball. At this time, the specific area displacement member 1330 is specified. When the area receiving port 1322 is opened and the game ball moves from the specific area 1311 of the rotating body 1310 to the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320, the game ball is caught in the gap. This also applies to the stopping region displacement member 1340, and the gap between the stopping region opening 1312a of the rotating body 1310 and the stopping region receiving port 1323 of the peripheral body 1320 is substantially the same as the diameter of the game ball. At this time, when the stopping area displacement member 1340 opens the stopping area receiving opening 1323 and the game ball moves from the stopping area 1312 of the rotating body 1310 to the stopping area receiving opening 1323 of the peripheral body 1320, the gap I get caught in.

  In order to prevent such a situation, when the game ball stopped in the specific area 1311 or the stop area 1312 of the rotating body 1310 is discharged to the specific area entrance 1322 or the stop area entrance 1323 of the peripheral body 1320, the rotating body When the position of 1310 is in front, that is, when the rotating body positioning sensor 1351 is on, the energization to the specific area solenoid 1331 and the stop area solenoid 1341 is stopped, and the specific area displacement member 1330 and the stop The region displacement member 1340 is controlled to open the specific region receiving port 1322 and the stop region receiving port 1323. If the specific area displacement member 1330 and the retention area displacement member 1340 are opened at this position, the gap between the specific area opening 1311a of the rotating body 1310 and the specific area receiving port 1322 of the peripheral body 1320 and the stopping area opening of the rotating body 1310 Since the gap between 1312a and the stop region entrance 1323 of the peripheral body 1320 is not substantially the same as the diameter of the game ball, the above-described problem is unlikely to occur.

  When the opening / closing member 1203 opens and closes 18 times or 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening with the special game state updated 15 times, the special game state ends. Alternatively, the special gaming state is also terminated when the opening / closing member 1203 opens and closes 18 times or when no game balls are won in the specific area 1311 while ten game balls are won in the big prize opening.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the game ball being transferred to the rotating body 1310 moves from the specific area 1311 or the stopping area 1312 of the rotating body 1310 to the specific area entrance 1322 or the stopping area receiving opening 1323 of the peripheral body 1320. Since the rotating body 1310 and the peripheral body 1320 are relatively displaced, the specific area opening 1311a or the stop area opening 1312a of the rotating body 1310 and the specific area receiving port of the peripheral body 1320 are moved. In some cases, the gap between the first ball 1322 and the stop region entrance 1323 is substantially the same as the width of the game ball, and at this time, the game ball is moved from the specific region 1311 of the rotating body 1310 or the specific region entrance of the peripheral body 1320 from the stop region 1312 If it moves to 1322 or the stop area entrance 1323, a game ball may be caught in this gap. Although it is high, energization to the specific area solenoid 1331 and the stationary area solenoid 1341 is stopped when the rotating body positioning sensor 1351 is turned on, and the specific area displacement member 1330 and the stationary area displacement member 1340 become the specific area reception port. By opening 1322 and the stop area receiving port 1323, the game ball can be moved when the gap is not substantially the same as the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, when the game ball moves from the rotating body 1310 to the peripheral body 1320, the game ball can be prevented from being caught between the rotating body 1310 and the peripheral body 1320, and malfunction can be prevented.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, in the accessory 1200 that performs a lottery in a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the game ball is sandwiched when moving from the game ball as a transported object to the peripheral body 1320 from the rotating body 1310. Therefore, the player can concentrate on the game without interrupting the game due to malfunction. In particular, in a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, a game ball is sandwiched between the rotating body 1310 and the peripheral body 1320 so that the player's expectation increases and the game is most excited, so that the game is If interrupted, the fun of the game will be lost, but such a possibility is unlikely. For a pachinko hall clerk or the like, when a game ball is sandwiched between the rotating body 1310 and the peripheral body 1320, the front frame set 14 of the gaming machine 10 must be opened to remove the game ball. If the game ball is less likely to be sandwiched between the robot and the peripheral body 1320, the burden can be reduced. In addition, the game ball may be sandwiched between the rotating body 1310 and the peripheral body 1320, which may damage the rotating body 1310 or the peripheral body 1320. However, the possibility of such occurrence may be reduced. it can.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame etc. in the state which open | released the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a 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 a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of an inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure 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 which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the back surface structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 2nd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of an off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the game machine which is one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of an accessory. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of an accessory. It is a top view which shows the structure of a stop apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a stopping device. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the various structural members of the gaming machine in the big hit state.

Explanation of symbols

10 gaming machine 1101 gaming area 1103 first start port (game situation detecting means)
1104 Second starting port (game situation detecting means)
1200 Title (winning means)
1203 Opening and closing member (opening and closing means)
1300 Conveying device 1310 Rotating body 1311 Specific area (specific accommodation means)
1311a Specific area opening (opening means)
1312 Stop area (other accommodation means)
1312a Stop area opening (opening means)
1313 Passing area 1313a Passing area opening 1320 Peripheral body 1322 Specific area receiving port (receiving means)
1323 Stop area entrance (accepting means)
1324 Passing area receiving port (receiving means)
1330 Specific area displacement member (second displacement means)
1340 Stopping area displacement member (first displacement means)
1351 Position detection device (position detection means)

Claims (4)

A game area where a game is played by the action of the game medium that has been struck,
A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes according to the player's operation;
A winning means which is provided in the gaming area and has an opening / closing means for opening and closing a predetermined number of times based on a detection result of the gaming situation detecting means, and accepts a game medium while the opening / closing means is opened;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the operation of the game medium accepted by the winning means;
A gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
The winning means is
A plurality of storing means provided with opening means through which a game medium can be stored and a part of the game medium can pass are rotated, and a plurality of the game media received during opening of the opening / closing means are stored. A rotating body housed and transported in any of the means;
The rotating body is fixedly disposed around the rotating body, and has a side surface provided on the side of the rotating body and a lower surface provided below the rotating body, and the rotating body on a part of the side surface and the lower surface. A plurality of receiving means capable of receiving a game medium accommodated in the plurality of accommodation means, and a game medium accommodated in a specific accommodation means among the plurality of accommodation means. And a peripheral body that separately receives the game medium accommodated and transported in the other accommodating means, respectively, in the receiving means provided on the side surface and the receiving means provided on the lower surface,
A game medium which is provided in the receiving means provided on the side surface of the peripheral body and is accommodated and transported in the housing means of the rotating body by forming substantially the same surface as the side surface of the peripheral body. A portion that prohibits movement to the receiving means provided on the side surface, and a game medium that is conveyed by being accommodated in the accommodating means of the rotating body by opening the receiving means provided on the side surface A first displacing means for displacing between parts that allow movement to the receiving means provided on the side surface;
A game medium provided in the receiving means provided on the lower surface of the peripheral body and being accommodated and transported in the accommodating means of the rotating body by forming substantially the same surface as the lower surface of the peripheral body. A portion that prohibits movement to the receiving means provided on the lower surface, and a game medium that is accommodated and conveyed in the accommodating means of the rotating body by opening the receiving means provided on the lower surface A second displacing means for displacing between parts allowing movement to the receiving means provided on the lower surface;
The disk has a disk that rotates in synchronization with the rotating body and is provided with a notch, and detects the relative position of the specific accommodating means of the rotating body with respect to the peripheral body by detecting the notch in the disk. And position detecting means for
The displacement of the first displacement means and the second displacement means is
Based on the detection result of the position detecting means, the relative position of the specific accommodating means of the rotating body with respect to the peripheral body is between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction. The game machine is controlled by a displacement control means for displacing the movement-prohibited portion from the portion that prohibits the movement to a portion that allows the movement when the game medium is at a predetermined position. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The special game state generating means is
The game medium received by the winning means while the opening / closing means is opened is received by the receiving means after being received and transported by the specific receiving means until the predetermined condition is achieved. While repeatedly opening and closing the opening and closing means to form the special gaming state,
When the game medium received during the occurrence of the special gaming state is received and received by the receiving means after being stored in the specific storage means, the opening / closing means of the winning means is achieved by the predetermined condition. A special game state opening / closing control means that immediately enters the closed state even if it is not performed, and then repeats opening and closing of the opening / closing means again until the predetermined condition is achieved, and updates and continues the special gaming state a predetermined number of times,
The displacement control means includes
From the start of the special gaming state until the second predetermined condition is achieved, the first displacement means and the second displacement means are parts for prohibiting the movement,
After the special gaming state is started and the second predetermined condition is achieved, the relative position of the specific accommodating means of the rotating body with respect to the peripheral body is determined based on the detection result of the position detecting means. The first displacement means and the second displacement means are prohibited from moving when the predetermined position is such that no game medium is sandwiched between the end face of the opening means and the end face of the receiving means facing each other in the rotation direction. A gaming machine comprising special gaming state displacement control means for displacing from a portion to be played to a portion allowing the movement. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the receiving means is formed longer in the rotation direction of the rotating body than the opening means of the housing means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine, wherein the rotating body temporarily stops rotating at the predetermined position.

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