JP2006296680A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine of a structure which keeps a player's expectation to a special favor game by preventing the player from easily forecasting whether a game ball may pass through a special area in the pachinko machine provided with a specific area which generates the special favor game advantageous to the player by passing through of the game ball. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko machine is provided with: a passing-through state varying means 80 for varying the state of the specific area 88 into a passing-through easy state in which the game ball passes easily through the specific area 88 and a passing-through difficult state in which the game ball has more difficulty in passing through the specific area 88 than in the passing-through easy state; and passing-through state control means S41, S43, S44 and S45 which makes the passing-through easy state appear by controlling the passing-through state varying means 80 when the game ball passes through a specific communication ball path 48 among a plurality of communication ball paths 48 and 50 guiding the game ball from a first space 44 to a second space 46. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that generates a special gaming state when a game ball passes through a specific area provided in a special winning opening, and particularly relates to a pachinko machine that changes the probability that a game ball passes through the specific area. .

  Conventionally, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening when the special winning opening is made possible based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning device provided in the gaming area, There are known pachinko machines that give rise to a privileged gaming state advantageous to the user.

  In such a pachinko machine, it is a condition that a game ball passes through a specific area to generate a special gaming state, so the player has a great interest in whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area. ing.

  Therefore, in recent years, in order to make better use of the player's interests and to enhance the interest in gaming, a passing state changing means such as a sorting member that changes the probability that a game ball passes through a specific area is provided. There are many. For example, in Patent Document 1, as a passing state changing means, a sorting member that changes the width of the opening of a specific region is provided, and the game ball easily passes through the specific region by the operation of the sorting member. A pachinko machine that alternately expresses a state and a difficult-to-pass state in which a game ball does not easily pass through a specific area is disclosed.

  However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, since the sorting member is operated in a certain manner, the easy passage state and the difficult passage state are merely repeated alternately at a constant cycle. It was. Therefore, the player can easily predict whether or not the game ball will pass the specific area depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the grand prize opening, so that the movement of the game ball will not be observed until the end, However, there was a problem that the expectation for the bonus game was lost.

JP-A-6-339564

  Here, the present invention has been made in the background as described above, and the problem to be solved is to provide a specific area in which a bonus game advantageous to the player is generated by passing the game ball. The pachinko machine has a novel structure that can prevent the player from easily predicting whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area, and can maintain the player's expectation for a special game. Is to provide.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention made to solve the above-described problems will be described. In addition, the component employ | adopted in each aspect as described below is employable by arbitrary combinations as much as possible. In addition, aspects or technical features of the present invention are not limited to those described below, but are based on the entire specification and drawings, or based on the inventive concept that can be grasped by those skilled in the art from these descriptions. It should be understood that

(Aspect 1 of the present invention)
In other words, the aspect 1 of the present invention includes a movable member that changes the game ball to either an easy state or a difficult state based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning device provided in the game area. In the gaming machine provided with a specific area for starting a special game advantageous to the player when a game ball passes, the movable prize opening is provided with the movable prize opening. A first space in which a game ball is allowed to enter by a member, and a second space that includes the specific area and in which a game ball is allowed to enter after the first space, and from the first space A plurality of contact ball paths for guiding the game balls to the second space are provided, and at least one of the plurality of contact ball paths is provided with detection means for detecting that the game balls have passed through the contact ball paths. , The state of the specific area, the game ball passes through the specific area Passing state changing means is provided for changing the state between the easy passing state and the difficult passing state where the game ball is less likely to pass through the specific region than the easy passing state. The present invention is characterized in that when the passage is detected by the detection means, there is provided passage state control means for controlling the passage state changing means to express the easy passage state.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, when a game ball passes through a specific contact ball path among a plurality of contact ball paths provided in the special winning opening, a specific area is defined by the passing state changing means. An easy-to-pass state in which game balls can easily pass through is expressed. Therefore, even when the game ball enters the big winning opening in a state where it is difficult to pass through the specific area, if the game ball passes through the specific contact ball path, An easy-to-pass state that easily passes through the specific region is expressed. As a result, it is difficult for the player to predict whether or not the game ball will pass through the specific area when the game ball enters the big prize opening, and to increase interest in the movement of the game ball. Thus, in addition to whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area, it is possible to give pleasure such as a two-stage lottery of whether or not the game ball passes through a specific contact path. And, since the game ball passes through a specific contact ball path and is given the expectation that an easy-to-pass state may be manifested, the player's expectation for a reward game is lost at an early stage Can also be avoided. Further, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific contact ball path, the possibility of passing through the specific area remains, so that the player's expectation for the special game is not impaired.

  It should be noted that a plurality of contact ball paths provided in this aspect may be recognizable to the player, or may be unrecognizable, which one of the contact ball paths is a specific contact ball path that allows easy passage. You may do it. In addition, when making it impossible for a player to recognize which contact ball path is a specific contact ball path, a notification means for notifying whether or not the game ball has passed through such a contact ball path is provided. You may do it.

(Aspect 2 of the present invention)
According to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to aspect 1, the game ball that has been rotated about the central axis extending in the substantially vertical direction and won the winning prize opening is accommodated and guided to the specific area. The passing state changing means is configured to include a rotating body provided with a guiding recess on the circumference, and the guiding recess can be accommodated by increasing the rotation speed of the rotating body. A high-speed rotating means for quickly positioning in the area, a low-speed rotating means for positioning the guide recess in the accommodating area for a long time by slowing the rotational speed of the rotating body, and a game in the specific contact ball path When the passage of the sphere is detected by the detection means, the passage state control means includes a rotation control means for controlling the high speed rotation means and the low speed rotation means to express the easy passage state. That was characterized.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, when the guiding recess of the rotating body is located in the accommodating area, it is possible to perform a game that matches the timing of causing the game ball to reach the rotating body, The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  In particular, in the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, by providing the rotation control means, even when the game ball passes through a specific contact ball path even when the guide recess has just deviated from the accommodable area. Can quickly position the guide recess in the accommodating area. This makes it possible to give a possibility that the game ball can be accommodated in the guiding recess even when the guiding recess has just deviated from the accommodable area, and to further increase the player's expectation of the privileged gaming state. I can do it.

(Aspect 3 of the present invention)
Aspect 3 of the present invention is the pachinko machine according to aspect 1, wherein the passing state changing means includes the variable opening member capable of changing the size of the opening of the specific area, and the variable opening member Opening means for opening a large opening, and opening control means for controlling the opening means to express the easy-to-pass state when the detection means detects passage of a game ball in the specific contact ball path. The passage state control means is configured.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, the passing state changing means can be configured with a simple configuration. As a result, excellent operational stability can be obtained. Furthermore, since the configuration is simple, it is possible for the player to easily understand whether or not the game ball easily passes through the specific area.

  As is apparent from the above description, in the pachinko machine structured according to the present invention, when a game ball passes through a specific contact ball path, an easy-to-pass state in which the game ball easily passes through a specific area is developed. This makes it difficult for the player to predict whether or not the game ball will pass through the specific area, thereby maintaining the player's expectation for the special game.

  Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the up and down direction and the left and right direction are, in principle, the up and down direction and the left and right direction as viewed from the player, and the front and back surfaces as a rule are also viewed from the player. It shall be said.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 10 as an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 12 that is framed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and an intermediate frame 14 is assembled to the outer frame 12 in a state that it is pivotally supported on one side so as to be opened and closed. Yes. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 14, there are a glass frame 18 provided with a glass plate for protecting the game board 16 attached to the middle frame 14 and a dish plate 22 provided with an upper plate 20, respectively. In addition, it is assembled to one side of the middle frame 14 so as to be pivotally supported so as to be opened and closed. In FIG. 1, illustration of various structures provided on the game board 16 is omitted. A lower plate 24 is provided below the upper plate 20, and a firing handle 26 projects from the right side of the lower plate 24. Then, when the player rotates the launch lever 28 that is rotatably attached to the launch handle 26, the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are passed through a ball feeding mechanism (not shown). After being sent to a launching device (not shown), it is fired toward a game area 30 formed on the game board 16.

  Next, the structure of the game board 16 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 16 includes a game board 32 having a synthetic resin sheet attached to the surface thereof. The game board 16 has a substantially circular game area 30 surrounded by a guide rail 34 fixed to the surface side of the game board 32. Is provided with a variable winning device 36 substantially at the center. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the variable winning device 36 is formed with a large winning opening 38. In this embodiment, the opening shape of the large winning opening 38 is a substantially horizontally long square. It is made into a shape. In addition, an open / close door 40 as a movable member is disposed in front of the special winning opening 38 so as to be rotatable about a lower end portion. The opening / closing door 40 is actuated by a door opening / closing solenoid 42 (see FIG. 12). When the open / close door 40 is closed, the big prize opening 38 is blocked by the open / close door 40. When the big prize opening 38 is blocked by the open / close door 40 as described above, the big prize opening 38 is large. It is impossible to enter a game ball into the winning opening 38, that is, to enter a game ball into the variable winning device 36.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning space 44 having a depth dimension slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball is formed on the back side of the open / close door 40 in the large winning opening 38, and the winning space 44 is The opening / closing door 40 as a movable member is a first space in which a game ball can enter.

  Further, a central space 46 as a second space is formed in the central portion of the variable winning device 36 below the winning space 44. As a result, a winning space 44 as a first space and a central space 46 as a second space are formed in the internal space of the special winning opening 38.

  A first guide path 48 and a second guide path 50 are formed side by side on the inner side of the variable winning device 36 as communication ball paths that connect the winning space 44 and the central space 46. . That is, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of connecting ball paths for guiding game balls from the winning space 44 to the central space 46 are provided in parallel.

  The first guide path 48 is inclined so that the upper opening 52 opened to the winning space 44 side and the lower opening 54 opened to the central space 46 side are slightly lowered toward the back of the variable winning device 36. After being staked, the variable winning device 36 communicates with the rear end of the winning device 36 so as to descend substantially vertically downward. The upper opening 52 of the first guide path 48 is provided with a first variable winning switch 56 as a detecting means constituted by a conventionally known proximity switch or the like. When 56 detects a game ball, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out.

  On the other hand, the second guide path 50 has a substantially similar structure in which the left and right sides of the first guide path 48 are opposite to each other, and has an upper opening 58 that opens to the winning space 44 side and a central space 46 side. The lower opening 60 that is opened is inclined so as to be slightly lowered toward the back of the variable winning device 36 and communicated with the rear end portion of the variable winning device 36 so as to descend substantially vertically downward. The upper opening 58 of the second guide path 50 is provided with a second variable winning switch 62 as a detecting means constituted by a conventionally known proximity switch or the like. When 62 detects a game ball, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out.

  The first guide path 48 and the second guide path 50 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the respective guide paths 48 and 50 communicate the winning space 44 and the central space 46. Here, the upper openings 52 and 58 of the guide paths 48 and 50 are inclined surfaces in which the opening size decreases downward from the left and right edge portions and the center portion of the winning space 44, respectively. In the central portion of the winning space 44, a mountain-shaped inclined surface 64 that descends in the left-right direction from the central portion of the large winning opening 38 is formed by the upper openings 52, 58 of the guide paths 48, 50. The game balls entered into the winning space 44 are distributed to either the left or right by the angled slope 64 and guided to the central space 46 through either the first guide path 48 or the second guide path 50. It has become so.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the central space 46 is formed with a receiving recess 66 that opens upward in a circular cross section, and a pair of side walls is formed on the upper surface of the portion constituting the outer wall of the receiving recess 66. 68 and 68 are formed to project upward. Between the opposing surfaces of the pair of side walls 68, 68, an annular spherical passage 70 extending continuously in the circumferential direction is formed. The game balls guided to the central space 46 through the first and second guide paths 48 and 50 can roll on the annular ball passage 70. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the annular ball passage 70 is provided with an inclination that descends from the back side toward the front side over the entirety thereof, so that the game ball that rolls the annular ball passage 70 is obtained. , It is guided to the near side.

  In addition, the annular spherical passage 70 has a notch 72 formed in a part on the front side thereof, and the guide plate 74 disposed in the notch 72 so as to be rotatable around the end portion on the housing recess 66 side. Is positioned. The guide plate 74 is driven by a guide plate solenoid 76 (see FIG. 12). When the guide plate 74 is not driven by the guide plate solenoid 76, the upper surface of the guide plate 74 is an inclined surface that descends toward the front side, whereby a game ball that rolls around the annular ball passage 70 is obtained. The guide plate 74 is guided to the near side. Then, the game ball guided to the near side by the guide plate 74 in this way is made to enter the entrance port 78 formed on the near side and discharged to the back side of the game board 16. . On the other hand, when the guide plate 74 is driven by the guide plate solenoid 76, the front end of the guide plate 74 is lifted upward, so that the top surface of the guide plate 74 becomes an inclined surface that goes down to the back side. Thereby, the game ball which is allowed to roll in the annular ball passage 70 is guided to the back side, that is, the accommodation recess 66 side by the guide plate 74.

  Further, a distribution member 80 as a rotating body is accommodated in the accommodation recess 66, and the distribution member 80 constitutes a passing state changing means. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sorting member 80 has a shape that tapers toward the top as a whole, and has a shape like a so-called UFO. In addition, a plurality of storage recesses 82 (9 in the present embodiment) are formed in the outer peripheral edge of the sorting member 80 so as to open upward and radially outward. In this embodiment, the bottom wall 84 of the storage recess 82 is inclined downward in the radial direction, but the sorting member 80 is positioned in the receiving recess 66. In this state, a portion of the storage recess 82 that is opened radially outward is covered by the outer wall of the housing recess 66, and thereby the storage recess 82 has a game ball. Can be accommodated. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be accommodated in the storage recess 82 is one. Further, in addition to the plurality of storage recesses 82, one guiding notch 86 as a guiding recess is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the sorting member 80. In the present embodiment, the guide cutout 86 and the plurality of storage recesses 82 are positioned at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

  When the game ball is guided to the accommodation recess 66 side by the guide plate 74 and the storage recess 82 is in the position where the notch 72 is formed, the game ball is stored in the storage recess 82. On the other hand, when the game ball is guided to the accommodation recess 66 side by the guide plate 74, if the guide notch 86 is located at the position where the notch 72 is formed, the game ball has the guide notch 86. It passes through a specific area 88 (see FIG. 5) formed below the sorting member 80. As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific region 88 is formed in the central space 46. In the present embodiment, the time required for the game ball to roll up the annular ball passage 70 to reach the sorting member 64 after winning the winning prize opening 38 is about 3 seconds. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, the distributing member 80 having such a structure is a rotating drive cylinder 90 (see FIG. 9) disposed so as to protrude upward from the bottom wall of the housing recess 66. The lower end of the sorting member 80 is the bottom wall of the receiving recess 66 under the state of being placed in the receiving recess 66 in this state. It is made to contact. A rotation drive motor 92 is disposed in the vicinity of the rotation drive cylinder 90, and a rotation drive gear 94 that is rotated by the rotation drive motor 92 is formed at the lower end of the rotation drive cylinder 90. The engaging teeth 96 are engaged with each other. As a result, the driving force of the rotation drive motor 92 is transmitted to the rotation drive cylinder 90 via the rotation drive gear 94, and the rotation drive cylinder 90 moves in one circumferential direction (counterclockwise direction). As a result, the sorting member 80 attached to the upper end portion of the rotation driving cylinder 90 can be rotated in one circumferential direction. In the present embodiment, the rotation drive gear 94 is not directly attached to the output shaft of the rotation drive motor 92, but the final gear of the reduction gear train housed in the case of the rotation drive motor 92. Is attached.

  A flange 98 is formed below the rotation drive gear 94. Although not clearly shown in the drawing, a slit is formed in the flange portion 98, whereby light emitted from the light emitting element in the rotational position detection sensor 100 constituted by a photoelectric switch reaches the light receiving element. There are cases where the rotation is performed and cases where the rotation is not reached. As a result, the rotational position of the rotation drive gear 94 can be detected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a straight line extending in the radial direction through the storage recess 82 adjacent in the counterclockwise direction of the guiding notch 86 in the sorting member 80 shown in FIG. However, when it is within the range of OA to OB in the figure, the light emitted from the light emitting element reaches the light receiving element (open state), whereby the guiding notch 86 in the sorting member 80 is formed. It can be seen that a certain position (straight line: L is a position within the range of OA to OB). Since the guidance notch 86 is located at such a position, the game ball guided by the guide plate 74 can pass through the guidance notch 86. As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, the position of the guide notch 86 while the straight line L is in the range of OA to OB is defined as an accommodable area in which a game ball can be accommodated. Yes. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the angle formed by OA and OB: α is set to 36 degrees, the straight line extending in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 and the straight line extending in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 from the angle formed by OA and OB The angle made by is set larger. In the present embodiment, the sorting member 80 also makes one turn when the rotation drive gear 94 makes one turn.

  In addition, a vertical movement drive cylinder 102 is inserted and disposed at the lower end of the rotation drive cylinder 90, and a vertical movement drive motor 104 is disposed in the vicinity of the vertical movement drive cylinder 102. A vertical movement drive gear 106 rotated by a vertical movement drive motor 104 is meshed with a locking tooth 108 formed at the lower end of the vertical movement drive cylinder 102. As a result, the driving force of the vertical movement drive motor 104 is transmitted to the vertical movement drive cylinder 102 via the vertical movement drive gear 106 so that the vertical movement drive cylinder 102 is rotated in one circumferential direction. Yes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a cam protrusion 110 protruding radially outward is formed at the lower end of the rotation drive cylinder 90, and the cam protrusion 110 extends from the lower end of the vertical movement drive cylinder 102. The lower end of the driving cylinder 90 for rotation is inserted and arranged in the driving cylinder 102 for vertical movement while being positioned in a cam groove 112 formed so as to extend upward along the peripheral wall portion. As described above, the driving force of the vertical movement drive motor 104 is transmitted to the vertical movement drive cylinder 102 via the vertical movement drive gear 106, and the vertical movement drive cylinder 102 is rotated in one circumferential direction. At this time, the cam projections 110 formed on the rotation driving cylinder 90 are moved along the cam grooves 112 formed on the vertical movement driving cylinder 102, and thereby the circumference of the vertical movement driving cylinder 102 is changed. With the rotation in one direction, the rotation driving cylinder 90 is moved upward in the axial direction. Further, when the vertical movement driving cylinder 102 is rotated in the other circumferential direction, the rotation driving cylinder 90 is moved downward in the axial direction. Here, the locking teeth 96 of the rotation drive cylinder 90 are formed with a predetermined height, and the meshing state with the rotation drive gear 94 is maintained regardless of the height position of the rotation drive cylinder 90. To be maintained. In this embodiment, the vertical movement drive gear 106 is not directly attached to the output shaft of the vertical movement drive motor 104, but is the final gear of the reduction gear train housed in the case of the vertical movement drive motor 104. Is attached.

  Further, a flange 114 is formed above the vertical movement drive gear 106. In addition, a notch is formed in the collar portion 114, so that there is a case where light emitted from the light emitting element in the height position detection sensor 116 configured by the photoelectric switch reaches or does not reach the light receiving element. As a result, the rotational position of the vertical movement drive gear 106 can be detected. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the distribution member 80 is formed on the flange portion 114 in a state where the distribution member 80 is placed on the bottom wall of the accommodation recess 66, that is, in a state where the rotation drive cylinder 90 is at the lower end position. The light emitted from the light emitting element reaches the light receiving element through one end in the circumferential direction of the notch (open state), while the bottom surface of the storage recess 82 formed in the distribution member 80 In the state where the portion positioned radially outward is positioned above the upper surface of the inner side wall 68, that is, in the state where the rotary drive cylinder 90 is at the upper end position, the flange 114 is formed. The light emitted from the light emitting element reaches the light receiving element (open state) through the other end in the circumferential direction of the notch. As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, the upper position and the lower position of the sorting member 80 are detected by the height position detection sensor 116. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sorting member 80 moves from the upper end to the lower end or from the lower end to the upper end, the vertical movement drive gear 106 does not make one round.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the state in which the sorting member 80 is rotated and moved up and down, the movement of the guide plate 74, the movement of the game ball that is rolled in the annular ball passage 70, and the like are variable. The player can see through a transparent protective cover 118 attached in front of the player.

  Further, a display device 120 as a symbol display means having a display screen constituted by a dot matrix is disposed at the upper end of the variable winning device 36, and the numerical symbol 122 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. At the same time, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the bonus game is displayed at the start of the bonus game. The numerical symbol 122 in the present embodiment is a one-digit number, and the state in which the numerical symbol 122 is changed at a short interval and cannot be recognized is set as a variable symbol, while being stopped at a specific number. The state that has been made recognizable is taken as the stop symbol.

  Illuminating lamps 124 and 126 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 30 of the variable winning device 36 having such a structure, respectively, and between these variable winning device 36 and the decorative lamps 124 and 126. On the upper side, upper winning devices 128 and 130 are arranged, respectively. Further, below the upper winning devices 128 and 130, lower winning devices 132 and 134 are arranged. In the present embodiment, the left upper winning device 128 and the lower winning device 132 can be integrally handled with respect to the left electric lamp 124, respectively, and the right upper winning device 130. Each of the lower prize-winning devices 134 can be integrally handled with respect to the right electric lamp 126.

  Furthermore, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of start winning devices 136, 138, 140 are arranged below the variable winning device 36. Each of these three start winning devices 136 to 140 has a pocket-shaped opening formed by attaching a front cover to the mounting plate, and the game ball entered from the opening is placed behind the game board 16. The first to third start winning switches 150 to 154 (see FIG. 12) configured by proximity switches for detecting a game ball on the ball discharge path to be discharged are arranged. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the three start winning devices 136, 138, 140 can be handled integrally.

  The pachinko machine 10 having such a structure has a number of game nails in which the game ball is driven into the game area 30 when the player rotates the launch lever 28 to fire the game ball toward the game area 30. The game area 30 is allowed to flow down while colliding with (not shown).

  When a game ball wins the start winning device 136, 140, that is, when the first and third start winning switches 150, 154 arranged in the start winning device 136, 140 detect a game ball. Five prize balls are paid out, and the opening / closing door 40 is opened for one second after a predetermined interval period (for example, one second). In this embodiment, when a game ball is won in the start winning device 138, that is, when the second start winning switch 152 arranged in the start winning device 138 detects a game ball, five awards are received. The ball is paid out, and the opening / closing door 40 is opened for 1 second after a predetermined interval period (for example, 1 second), and then passed again for an interval period (for example, 1 second). After that, the opening operation is again performed for 1 second, and the opening operation is performed twice. In other words, in the present embodiment, the game balls are awarded to the first to third start prize winning switches 150 to 154, so that the variable winning device 36 can be shifted to an auxiliary game state in which the game balls can be won. It has become.

  In the auxiliary gaming state, the opening / closing door 40 is opened one second after the winning to the start winning devices 136 to 140, and the game ball can be won to the variable winning device 36. The number of times that the opening / closing door 40 is opened is once when a game ball wins one of the start winning devices 136 and 140, and twice when a game ball wins the start winning device 138. Has been. In addition, when the opening / closing door 40 is opened, the guide ball 74 is driven and the game ball that is caused to roll on the annular ball passage 70 can be guided to the sorting member 80 side by the guide plate 74. When the opening / closing door 40 is opened for a predetermined number of times, the opening / closing door 40 is closed. This makes it impossible to win a game ball in the big winning opening 38.

  The game ball that has won the big prize opening 38 passes through one of the first to second guide paths 48 and 50 and is guided to the annular ball passage 70. Here, when the first to second variable winning switches 56 and 62 provided in the first to second guide paths 48 and 50 detect the passing of the game ball, the display unit 120 displays the fluctuation of the numerical symbol 122. After the start, the numerical symbol 122 that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time (approximately 2 seconds in the present embodiment).

  Here, when the game ball passes the first guide path 48 and the first variable winning switch 56 detects the passage of the game ball, the numerical symbol 122 is a specific winning symbol (in this embodiment, “7”). When the numerical symbol 122 is displayed as a winning symbol, the rotation speed of the sorting member 80 is changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first variable winning switch 56 detects the passing of the game ball, the guide notch 86 is already positioned in the accommodation area where the game ball can be accommodated. (The straight line in FIG. 6: L is in the range of OA to OB), that is, when the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in the open state ((a) in FIG. 11), the sorting member The rotational speed of 80 is changed from the normal rotational speed (10 rpm in the present embodiment) to the first high speed rotational speed (20 rpm in the present embodiment). Then, when the guide notch 86 reaches the receivable area again (the rotational position detection sensor 86 is in the open state), the rotational speed is decreased (5 rpm in the present embodiment). After that, when the guide notch 86 moves out of the accommodable area, the normal rotation speed is restored again.

  On the other hand, when the first variable winning switch 56 detects the passing of the game ball, the guide notch 86 is not positioned within the accommodation area where the game ball can be accommodated (straight line in FIG. 6: L is OA). In other words, when the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in a closed state ((b) in FIG. 11), the rotational speed of the sorting member 80 is the normal rotational speed ( In this embodiment, the speed is changed from 10 rpm) to the second high speed rotation speed (15 rpm in this embodiment). Then, when the guide notch 86 reaches the accommodating area (the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in the open state), the rotational speed is reduced (5 rpm in the present embodiment). After that, when the guide notch 86 moves out of the accommodable area, the normal rotation speed is restored again.

  In short, when the game balls that have won the big prize opening 38 are distributed by the angled slope 64 and pass through the first guide path 48, the distribution member 80 is faster than the normal rotation speed. When the guide notch 86 is quickly positioned in the accommodating area by being rotated at the second high-speed rotation speed, and when the guiding notch 86 is positioned in the accommodating area, the distribution is performed. By reducing the rotation speed of the member 80, the guide notch 86 is positioned in the accommodation area for a longer time than usual. As a result, the game ball is easily accommodated in the guidance cutout 86 and easily passes through the specific area 88.

  On the other hand, when the game ball won in the big winning opening 38 passes through the second guideway 50, the numerical symbol 122 is a winning symbol other than the symbol (in this embodiment, one digit other than “7”). (Numeric design). In this case, the rotation speed of the sorting member 80 is not changed, and is rotated at a normal rotation speed (10 rpm in the present embodiment).

  The driving of the guide plate 74 is stopped after 8 seconds from the winning of the game ball when the game ball wins any of the start winning devices 136 and 140, and the start winning device 138 When a game ball wins, it is stopped 9 seconds after the game ball wins. As a result, the game ball that is allowed to roll in the annular ball passage 70 is guided to the entrance port 78 side.

  Subsequently, after the sorting member 80 is driven to the upper end position, it is driven to the lower end position. As a result, the game ball guided to the sorting member 80 side by the guide plate 74 and accommodated in the storage recess 82 is discharged into the annular ball passage 70. The game ball released to the annular ball passage 70 in this manner is caused to roll on the annular ball passage 70 and then guided to the entrance port 78 side by the guide plate 74.

  On the other hand, the game ball guided to the specific area 88 is detected by a specific winning switch 89 (see FIG. 5) arranged in the specific area 88. When a game ball is detected by the specific winning switch 89, the opening / closing door 40 is opened once, the large winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can be awarded to the variable winning device 36. Thus, a transition is made to a privilege gaming state that is advantageous to the player. As a result, a profit (prize ball) that cannot be obtained in the normal gaming state can be obtained.

  In this case, the privilege gaming state of the present embodiment is defined as one round (hereinafter referred to as R) when the door 40 is opened once and the special winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time. And is updated in such round units. In addition, an upper limit is set for updating in round units, and in the present embodiment, when the transition to the auxiliary gaming state is made based on the winning of the game ball to any of the start winning devices 136, 138, 140 In such a case, the upper limit number of rounds in the bonus game state is determined by lottery. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of rounds of the privilege gaming state selected by lottery is 7 or 15, and the selection probability of each upper limit number of rounds is 50%.

  When the state is shifted to the privilege gaming state, the opening / closing door 40 is opened to allow the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device 36, and the guide plate 74 is driven to roll the annular ball passage 70. The game ball to be played can be guided to the sorting member 80 side by the guide plate 74. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening operation of the opening / closing door 40 is performed until the opening operation time of the opening / closing door 40 is 15 seconds or the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 36 is 10, When the opening operation time of the door 40 reaches 15 seconds or when the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 36 reaches 10, the door 40 is opened. Is closed, and it becomes impossible to win a game ball in the variable winning device 36.

  The driving of the guide plate 74 is stopped 6 seconds after the opening / closing door 40 is closed. As a result, the game ball that is allowed to roll in the annular ball passage 70 is guided to the entrance port 78 side.

  Subsequently, after the sorting member 80 is driven to the upper end position, it is driven to the lower end position. As a result, the game ball guided to the sorting member 80 side by the guide plate 74 and accommodated in the storage recess 82 is discharged into the annular ball passage 70. The game ball released into the annular ball passage 70 in this manner is caused to roll on the annular ball passage 70 and then guided to the entrance port 78 by the guide plate 74.

  And when the upper limit number of rounds is 7, the above-mentioned special gaming state is continued up to seven times, and when the seventh special gaming state ends, the normal gaming state is restored. It has become. In addition, when the upper limit number of rounds is 15, and when the game ball is guided to the specific area 88 by the guidance notch 86 in each round, the above-described privilege gaming state is continued up to 15 times. When the 15th privilege game state is completed, the game state returns to the normal game state. On the other hand, when the game ball is not guided to the specific area 88 by the guide notch 86 in each round. There is no next round. That is, the privilege gaming state is terminated without continuing to the upper limit number of rounds, and returns to the normal gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 156 that controls the operation of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the main control circuit 156 of the present embodiment. The main control circuit 156 includes a main control CPU 158 that controls the entire main control circuit 156, a main control ROM 160 that stores control programs and data necessary for various control processes, and a main control RAM 162 that stores various process data and the like. The input circuit 164 and the output circuit 166 are connected to each other by a bus line 170. The main control CPU 158 is connected to a clock circuit 172 that outputs a clock signal.

  The input circuit 164 includes a first variable winning switch 56 provided in the first guide path 48, a second variable winning switch 62 provided in the second guide path 50, and a specific area 88 of the variable winning device 36. A special winning switch 89 provided in the above, a rotational position detecting sensor 100 for detecting the rotational position of the distributing member 80, a height position detecting sensor 116 for detecting the height position of the distributing member 80, and the starting winning device 136 on the left side. The first start prize switch 150 provided, the second start prize switch 152 provided in the center start prize device 138, and the third start prize switch 154 provided in the right start prize device 140 are connected. Yes.

  On the other hand, the door opening / closing solenoid 42, the guide plate solenoid 76, the rotation drive motor 92, and the vertical movement drive motor 104 are connected to the output circuit 166.

  Further, a prize ball payout control circuit 174 is connected to the output circuit 166, and a prize ball payout motor 176 is connected to the prize ball payout control circuit 174. The prize ball payout control circuit 174 drives the prize ball payout motor 176 based on a control signal (prize ball payout signal) from the main control circuit 156, whereby the prize ball is paid out. The winning ball payout motor 176 is configured by a stepping motor.

  Further, a display control circuit 178 is connected to the output circuit 166, and the display 120 is connected to the display control circuit 178. The display control circuit 178 controls the display of the display device 120 based on a control signal from the main control circuit 156.

  The main control circuit 156, the prize ball payout control circuit 174, and the display control circuit 178 are each formed on one substrate, and the control circuits 156, 174, 178 are formed in this way. Each of the substrates is accommodated in a substrate case and arranged at an appropriate position on the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main control RAM 162 is provided with various counters shown below.

The privilege selection counter 180 is a counter used for selecting the number of rounds of the bonus game when the game ball wins the start winning devices 136 to 140, and is based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 172. 1 is added, the initial value “0” is added to the maximum value “9”, and then the value is returned to “0” and added.
The winning number counter 182 is a counter used for counting the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 36 for each 1R of the privilege gaming state, and from the initial value “0”, the gaming ball is variable in the winning device 36. Each time a prize is won, “1” is incremented and initialized to “0” at the end of each round of the bonus game.
The round number counter 184 is a counter used for counting the number of rounds of the award game. The round number counter 184 is incremented by “1” every time a round is started within the range from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “14”. At the same time, it is initialized to “0” at the end of the bonus game.
The auxiliary game timer counter 186 is a counter used for measuring the elapsed time of the auxiliary game, and is added during an auxiliary game process described later.
The bonus game timer counter 188 is a counter used for measuring the elapsed time of the bonus game, and is added during the bonus game processing described later.

  Further, the main control RAM 162 is provided with various flags shown below that are used for each determination process. In the following description, a flag is a value that stores either “0” or “1”. “Turn on a flag” indicates that “1” is stored in the flag. “Turn flag off” indicates that “0” is stored in the flag. Further, even if each flag is set to ON after being already set to ON, or is set to OFF after being already set to OFF, the value of the flag does not reverse.

The auxiliary game flag 190 is a flag indicating whether or not the state is shifted to the auxiliary game state. When the flag is “ON”, the auxiliary game flag 190 indicates that the state is shifted to the auxiliary game state, while when the flag is “OFF”. Indicates that the game has not shifted to the auxiliary game state.
The privilege game flag 192 is a flag that indicates whether or not the game is shifted to the privilege game state. When the bonus game flag 192 is “ON”, the bonus game flag 192 indicates that the game is shifted to the privilege game state. Indicates that the game has not shifted to the privilege game state.
The 15R flag 194 is a flag indicating whether or not the current privilege gaming state is the 15R privilege gaming state, and when it is “ON”, the current privilege gaming state indicates that the current privilege gaming state is the 15R privilege gaming state. , “OFF” indicates that the current privilege gaming state is not the 15R privilege gaming state, that is, the current privilege gaming state is the 7R privilege gaming state.
The discharge flag 196 is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball accommodated in the storage recess 82 of the sorting member 80 is discharged by driving the vertical movement drive motor 104 and is “ON”. Indicates that the game ball accommodated in the storage recess 66 is discharged, while “OFF” indicates that the game ball stored in the storage recess 82 is not discharged.
The discharge completion flag 198 is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball stored in the storage recess 82 of the sorting member 80 has been discharged. When the discharge completion flag 198 is “ON”, the discharge completion flag 198 is stored in the storage recess 82. On the other hand, when it is “OFF”, it indicates that the discharge of the game ball accommodated in the storage recess 82 is not completed.
The reverse rotation flag 200 is a flag indicating whether or not the vertical movement drive motor 104 is driven and controlled in the reverse direction. When the reverse rotation flag 200 is “ON”, the vertical movement drive motor 104 is driven and controlled in the reverse direction. On the other hand, when it is “OFF”, it indicates that the vertical movement drive motor 104 is not controlled to be driven in the reverse direction.
The first high-speed rotation flag 202 is a flag indicating whether or not the sorting member 80 is rotated at the first high-speed rotation speed (20 rpm in the present embodiment). While the distribution member 80 is rotated at the first high speed rotation speed, it indicates that the distribution member 80 is not rotated at the first high speed rotation speed when it is “OFF”. .
The second high-speed rotation flag 204 is a flag indicating whether or not the sorting member 80 is rotated at the second high-speed rotation speed (15 rpm in the present embodiment). While the distribution member 80 is rotated at the second high-speed rotation speed, it indicates that the distribution member 80 is not rotated at the second high-speed rotation speed when it is “OFF”. .
The photo close flag 206 is a flag indicating whether or not the rotational position detection sensor 100 has been changed from the open state to the closed state. When the rotational position detection sensor 100 is “ON”, the rotational position detection sensor 100 changes from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is changed, it indicates that the rotational position detection sensor 100 has not been changed from the open state to the closed state yet.
The V zone flag 208 is a flag indicating whether or not the special winning switch 89 has detected a gaming ball in the special gaming state, and when it is “ON”, the special winning switch 89 has detected a gaming ball in the special gaming state. On the other hand, if it is “OFF”, it indicates that the special winning switch 89 has not detected a game ball in the bonus game state.

  On the other hand, the main control ROM 160 is provided with various signal storage areas for storing various control signals shown below and various table storage areas for storing tables used for various determinations and selections.

The first prize ball payout signal storage area 210 stores a first prize ball payout signal that causes the prize ball payout control circuit 174 to pay out five prize balls.
The second prize ball payout signal storage area 212 stores a second prize ball payout signal that causes the prize ball payout control circuit 174 to pay out ten prize balls.
The 7R display signal storage area 214 stores a display signal (7R display signal) that causes the display control circuit 178 to display that the upper limit number of rounds of the privilege gaming state is seven.
The 15R display signal storage area 216 stores a display signal (15R display signal) that causes the display control circuit 178 to display that the upper limit number of rounds of the privilege gaming state is 15.
The demonstration screen display signal storage area 218 stores a demonstration screen display signal for causing the display control circuit 178 to display a demonstration screen.
The winning symbol display signal storage area 220 stores a winning symbol display signal for causing the display control circuit 178 to display a winning symbol (“7” in the present embodiment).
In the missed symbol display signal storage area 222, a missed symbol display signal for causing the display control circuit 178 to display a missed symbol (in this embodiment, a numeric symbol other than “7”) is stored.

  In the privilege selection table storage area 224, a privilege selection table shown in FIG. 13 is stored. The privilege selection table includes a “privilege selection counter value” indicating a counter value of the privilege selection counter 180 and “round number determination” corresponding to the counter value. The privilege selection table and the acquired privilege selection counter 180 The number of special game rounds is determined based on the counter value. And in this embodiment, while the counter value of the acquired privilege selection counter 180 is “0” to “4”, it is determined as “7R”, and when it is “5” to “9”, it is “15R”. Determined.

  Next, a game process on the main control side executed by the main control CPU 158 of this embodiment will be described based on FIG. First, the main control CPU 158 executes a counter value update process in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 1. In this counter value update process, the counter value of the privilege selection counter 180 is incremented by one.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 executes a start winning process in S2. The start winning process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S10 to S12, the main control CPU 158 determines whether any of the first to third start winning switches 150 to 154 has detected a game ball, and the first to third start winning switches 150 are determined. When any of .about.154 detects the passing of the game ball (S10: YES or S11: YES or S12: YES), the processing after S13 is executed, while the first to third start winning switch When none of 150 to 154 has detected a game ball (S10: NO and S11: NO and S12: NO), the start winning process (S2) is terminated.

  When any of the first to third start winning switches 150 to 154 detects the passing of the game ball (S10: YES or S11: YES or S12: YES), the main control CPU 158, in S13, Based on the value of the privilege selection counter 180 and the privilege selection table, the upper limit number of the bonus game when the privilege game is performed is selected, and when the selection result is “15R” (S13: YES), S14 In step S15, the 15R flag 194 is turned on. On the other hand, if the selection result is not "15R" (S13: NO), the 15R flag 194 is turned off in step S15.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 transmits a first prize ball payout signal to the prize ball payout control circuit 174 in S16. Thereby, the prize ball payout control circuit 174 controls the drive of the prize ball payout motor 176 based on the received first prize ball payout signal and pays out a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of prize balls. .

  Next, in S17, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the privilege game flag 192 is ON. If the privilege game flag 192 is ON (S17: YES), the start winning process ( On the other hand, if the privilege game flag 192 is OFF (S17: NO), it is determined in S18 whether the auxiliary game flag 190 is ON.

  When the auxiliary game flag 190 is ON (S18: YES), the main control CPU 158 ends the start winning process (S2). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag 190 is OFF (S18: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets “0” to the auxiliary game timer counter 186 in S19, and in S20, the auxiliary game flag 190 After turning ON, the start winning process (S2) is terminated.

  The main control CPU 158 that has executed such a start winning process (S2) then executes an auxiliary game process (S3). As shown in FIG. 16, this auxiliary game process adds the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 every time the auxiliary game process is called, and the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is set to a preset door opening time or the like. When the counter value corresponding to is equal to, a predetermined process is performed. This auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S30, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag 190 is ON. When the auxiliary game flag 190 is OFF (S30: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the auxiliary game process (S3), while when the auxiliary game flag 190 is ON (S30: YES), S31 In step S32, after 1 is added to the auxiliary game timer counter 186, it is determined in S32 whether or not the discharge flag 196 is ON, that is, whether or not the sorting member 80 is being discharged.

  If the discharge flag 196 is not ON (S32: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 at a door opening time at which the opening / closing door 40 of the big winning opening 38 is opened in S33. It is determined whether or not the corresponding value has been reached. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the door opening time (S33: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the door opening / closing solenoid 42 in S34 to open and close it. After opening the door 40, the process after S37 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the door opening time (S33: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 in S35 in advance. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the door closing time for closing the open / close door 40 of the special winning opening 38 has been reached. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the door closing time (S35: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S37, while the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is the door value. If it is equal to the value corresponding to the closing time (S35: YES), in S36, the energization of the door opening / closing solenoid 42 is stopped and the opening / closing door 40 is closed, and then the processing after S37 is executed. .

  In the present embodiment, when the auxiliary game process is started by winning a game ball at the start winning opening 138, the opening / closing door 40 is opened twice, so that the game to the start winning opening 138 is performed. When a ball is won, the door opening time and the door closing time are set to two times, the first door opening time and the second door opening / closing time, and the first door closing time and the second door closing time, respectively. S34 and S36 are each performed twice for each auxiliary game.

  Subsequently, in S37, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 has reached a value corresponding to a preset guide plate operation start time for starting the operation of the guide plate 74. . When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation start time (S37: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the guide plate solenoid 76 in S38. As a result, the guide plate 74 is inclined toward the distribution member 80, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 74 can be accommodated in the distribution member 80. On the other hand, when the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation start time (S37: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 in advance in S39. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the guide plate operation end time for stopping the operation of the guide plate 74 is reached.

  When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation end time (S39: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S41, while the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 Is equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation end time (S39: YES), the power supply to the guide plate solenoid 76 is stopped and the game ball cannot be accommodated in the sorting member 80 in S40. Later, the processing after S41 is executed.

  Subsequently, in S41, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the first variable winning switch 56 has detected the passing of the game ball, that is, the game ball has won the variable winning device 36, and the first guide path 48. It is determined whether or not it has passed. When the first variable winning switch 56 detects the passing of the game ball (S41: YES), a winning symbol display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178 in S42. Thus, the display control circuit 178 displays the winning symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) after the numerical display of the numerical symbol is displayed on the display device 120 for a predetermined time (about 2 seconds in the present embodiment). .

  Thereafter, in S43, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in an open state, that is, whether or not the guiding cutout 86 of the sorting member 80 is positioned within the accommodation area. If the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in the open state (S43: YES), the process after S48 is executed after the first high-speed rotation flag 202 is turned on in S44, while the rotational position detection sensor 100 is open. If it is not in the state (S43: NO), after the second high-speed rotation flag 204 is turned on in S45, the processing after S48 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the first variable winning switch 56 has not detected the passing of the game ball (S41: NO), the main control CPU 158 detects the passing of the gaming ball by the second variable winning switch 62 in S46. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won the variable winning device 36 and has passed through the second guide path 50.

  When the second variable winning switch 62 has not detected the passage of the game ball (S46: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S48, while the second variable winning switch 62 is the game ball. Is detected (S46: YES), a symbol display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178 in S47. As a result, the display control circuit 178 displays the numerical symbol on the display unit 120 for a predetermined time (about 2 seconds in the present embodiment), and then displays the off symbol (in this embodiment, a numerical symbol other than “7”). ) Is displayed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 determines in S48 whether or not the specific winning switch 89 has detected the passing of the game ball. When the specific winning switch 89 detects the passing of the game ball (S48: YES), the main control CPU 158 turns on the V zone flag 208 in S49 and then energizes the door opening / closing solenoid 42 in S50. The door is stopped and the door 42 is closed. Then, in S51, the energization to the guide plate solenoid 76 is stopped so that the game ball is not accommodated in the sorting member 80, and then the processing from S53 onward is executed. Note that the energization of the door opening / closing solenoid 42 and the guide plate solenoid 76 may have been stopped in S36 and S40, respectively. In such a case, the processing in S50 and S51 is performed for door opening / closing. The energization to the door opening / closing solenoid 42 and the guide plate solenoid 76 remains stopped without any change in the operating state of the solenoid 42 and the guide plate solenoid 60.

  On the other hand, when the specific winning switch 89 has not detected the passage of the game ball (S48: NO), the main control CPU 158 determines in S52 that the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is the preset distribution member 80. It is determined whether or not the value corresponding to the discharge time for starting the discharge process of the game balls stored by the player has been reached. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S52: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the auxiliary game process (S3). On the other hand, when the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S52: YES), the processing after S53 is executed.

  Then, the main control CPU 158 ends the auxiliary game process (S3) after turning on the discharge flag 196 in S53.

  Further, when the discharge flag 196 is ON in S32 (S32: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the discharge completion flag 198 is ON in S54, that is, the discharging process of the sorting member 80. If the discharge completion flag 198 is not ON (S54: NO), the auxiliary game process (S3) is ended to complete the discharge process of the sorting member 80. stand by.

  When the discharge completion flag 198 is ON (S54: YES), the main control CPU 158 returns the discharge completion flag 198 to OFF in S55 and returns the discharge flag 196 to OFF in S56.

  Subsequently, in S57, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the V zone flag 208 is ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 88 in the auxiliary game. When the V zone flag 208 is not ON (S57: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S64, while when the V zone flag 208 is ON (S57: YES), the main control CPU 158 Prepares to start a bonus game. Specifically, the main control CPU 158 returns the V zone flag 208 to OFF in S58, sets “0” to the bonus game timer counter 188 in S59, sets “0” to the winning number counter 182 in S60, In S61, “0” is set to the round number counter 184. And the upper limit of the number of rounds of the privilege game which starts on the indicator 120 in S62 is displayed. Specifically, when the 15R flag 194 is OFF, that is, when the upper limit of the number of bonus games is 7R, a 7R display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178, while the 15R flag 194 is ON. In this case, a 15R display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178. Subsequently, in S63, the privilege game flag 192 is turned ON.

  Then, in S64, the main control CPU 158 turns off the auxiliary game flag 190 and ends the auxiliary game process (S3).

  The main control CPU 158 that has executed such an auxiliary game process (S3) subsequently executes a privilege game process (S4). This privilege game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S70, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the privilege game flag 192 is ON. When the bonus game flag 192 is OFF (S70: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the bonus game process (S4), while when the bonus game flag 192 is ON (S70: YES), S71. In step S72, after the bonus game timer counter 188 is incremented by 1, it is determined whether or not the discharge flag 196 is ON, that is, whether or not the sorting member 80 is being discharged.

  When the discharge flag 196 is not ON (S72: NO), the main control CPU 158 opens the opening / closing door 40 of the special winning opening 38 whose value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is set in advance in S73. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to is reached. When the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the door opening time (S73: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the door opening / closing solenoid 42 in S74 to open and close it. After opening the door 40, the processing after S77 is executed. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the door opening time (S73: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 in advance in S75. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the door closing time for closing the open / close door 40 of the special winning opening 38 has been reached. When the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the door closing time (S75: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S77, while the value of the privilege game timer counter 176 is the door value. If it is equal to the value corresponding to the closing time (S75: YES), in S76, the energization to the door opening / closing solenoid 42 is stopped and the opening / closing door 40 is closed, and then the processes after S77 are executed. .

  Subsequently, in S77, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the value of the special game timer counter 188 has reached a value corresponding to a preset guide plate operation start time for starting the operation of the guide plate 74. . When the value of the special game timer counter 188 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation start time (S77: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energization to the guide plate solenoid 76 in S78. As a result, the guide plate 74 is inclined toward the distribution member 80, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 74 can be accommodated in the distribution member 80. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation start time (S77: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 in advance in S79. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the guide plate operation end time for stopping the operation of the guide plate 74 is reached.

  When the value of the award game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation end time (S79: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S81, while the value of the award game timer counter 188 Is equal to the value corresponding to the guide plate operation end time (S79: YES), the power supply to the guide plate solenoid 76 is stopped and the game ball cannot be accommodated in the sorting member 80 in S80. Later, the processing after S81 is executed.

  Subsequently, in S81, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the first variable winning switch 56 or the second variable winning switch 62 detects passing of the game ball, that is, the game ball has won the variable winning device 36. If neither of these variable winning switches 56, 62 detects the passing of the game ball (S81: NO), the processing after S84 is executed, while the variable winning switches 56, 62 are executed. If any of the above has detected the passing of the game ball (S81: YES), the counter value of the winning number counter 182 is incremented by 1 in S82, and then in S83, the second value is directed toward the prize ball payout control circuit 174. The prize ball payout signal is transmitted. Thereby, the prize ball payout control circuit 174 controls the drive of the prize ball payout motor 176 based on the received second prize ball payout signal and pays out a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of prize balls. .

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 determines in S84 whether or not the specific winning switch 89 has detected the passing of the game ball. When the specific winning switch 89 detects the passage of the game ball (S84: YES), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S86 after turning on the V zone flag 208 in S85, while the specific winning switch 89 When the switch 89 has not detected the passage of the game ball (S84: NO), the processing after S86 is executed.

  In S86, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter 182 is 10 or more. When the value of the winning number counter 182 is 10 or more (S86: YES), the main control CPU 158 stops energization of the door opening / closing solenoid 42 in S87 and closes the opening / closing door 40. After the energization of the guide plate solenoid 76 is stopped in S88 so that the game ball is not accommodated in the sorting member 80, the processing from S90 onward is executed. Note that the energization of the door opening / closing solenoid 42 and the guide plate solenoid 76 may have already been stopped in S76 and S80, respectively. In such a case, the processes in S87 and S88 are for door opening / closing. The energization to the door opening / closing solenoid 42 and the guide plate solenoid 76 remains stopped without any change in the operating state of the solenoid 42 and the guide plate solenoid 76.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning number counter 182 is not 10 or more (S86: NO), the main control CPU 158, in S89, the game ball accommodated in the sorting member 80 in which the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is preset. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the discharge time at which the discharge process starts is reached.

  When the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S89: YES), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S90, while the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 corresponds to the discharge time. If it is different from the value to be played (S89: NO), the privilege game process (S4) is terminated.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 ends the privilege game process (S4) after turning on the discharge flag 196 in S90.

  Further, when the discharge flag 196 is ON in S72 (S72: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the discharge completion flag 198 is ON in S91, that is, the discharging process of the sorting member 80. If the discharge completion flag 198 is not ON (S91: NO), the bonus game process (S4) is terminated to complete the discharge process of the sorting member 80. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the discharge completion flag 198 is ON (S91: YES), the main control CPU 158 returns the discharge completion flag 198 to OFF in S92, and returns the discharge flag 196 to OFF in S93.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the 15R flag 194 is ON in S94. When the 15R flag 194 is ON (S94: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the V zone flag 208 is ON in S95.

  When the V zone flag 208 is ON (S95: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the counter value of the round number counter 184 is 14 in S96.

  When the counter value of the round number counter 184 is not 14 (S96: NO), the main control CPU 158 prepares to start the next round. Specifically, the counter value of the round number counter 184 is incremented by 1 in S97, the V zone flag 208 is returned to OFF in S98, the value of the winning number counter 182 is reset to “0” in S99, and S100 The value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is reset to “0”. Then, the privilege game process (S4) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the round number counter 184 is 14 (S96: YES), since the upper limit of the number of rounds of the bonus game has been reached, a process for terminating the bonus game is performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 158 resets the counter value of the round number counter 184 to “0” in S101, transmits a demo screen display signal to the display control circuit 178 in S102, and displays the display 120. Display the demo screen. Then, in S103, after the privilege game flag 192 is turned OFF, the processing after S98 is performed.

  If the V zone flag 208 is not ON (S95: NO), the game ball has not passed through the specific area 88 in the round. Therefore, the main control CPU 158 performs the processing from S101 onward, and plays a bonus game. finish.

  On the other hand, when the 15R flag 194 is not ON (S94: NO), that is, when the maximum number of bonus games is 7 rounds, the main control CPU 158 determines that the counter value of the round number counter 184 is S104. It is determined whether or not “6”. When the counter value of the round number counter 184 is “6”, since the upper limit of the number of rounds of the bonus game has been reached, the processing after S101 is performed and the bonus game is terminated. On the other hand, when the counter value of the round number counter 184 is not “6” (S104: NO), the main control CPU 158 starts the next round by performing the processes after S97. That is, when the upper limit of the number of award games is “7”, the next round is started regardless of the value of the V zone flag 208.

  The main control CPU 158 that has executed the privilege game process (S4) subsequently executes the motor vertical movement process (S5). This motor vertical movement process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S110, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the discharge flag 196 is ON. If the discharge flag 196 is not ON (S110: NO), the motor vertical movement process (S5) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the discharge flag 196 is ON (S110: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the reverse rotation flag 200 is ON in S111. If the reverse rotation flag 200 is not ON (S111: NO), the vertical movement drive motor 104 is advanced by one step in the forward direction in S112, and then a detection signal from the height position detection sensor 116 is input in S113. If the detection signal from the height position detection sensor 116 is not input (S113: NO), the motor vertical movement process (S5) is terminated, while the height position detection sensor If the detection signal from 116 is input (S113: YES), the motor up / down movement process (S5) is ended after turning the reverse rotation flag 200 on in S114.

  If the reverse rotation flag 200 is ON (S111: YES), the main control CPU 158 advances the vertical movement drive motor 104 by one step in the reverse direction in S115, and then the height position detection sensor 116 in S116. It is determined whether or not a detection signal from the height position detection sensor 116 is input. If the detection signal from the height position detection sensor 116 is not input (S116: NO), the motor vertical movement process (S5) is ended. If the detection signal is input from the height position detection sensor 116 (S116: YES), the motor vertical movement process (S5) is terminated after the discharge completion flag 198 is turned on in S117.

  The main control CPU 158 that has executed the motor vertical movement process (S5) subsequently executes the motor rotation process (S6). This motor rotation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S120, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the first high-speed rotation flag 202 is ON. When the first high-speed rotation flag 202 is ON (S120: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in an open state in S121, that is, the notch for guiding the sorting member 80. It is determined whether 86 is located in the area which can accommodate a game ball.

  When the rotational position detection sensor 100 is not in an open state, that is, when the guidance notch 86 is not within the area that can accommodate the game ball (S121: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the photo close flag 206 in S122. After turning on, in S123, the rotation driving motor 92 is advanced by 4 steps, and the motor rotation process (S6) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in an open state, that is, when the guidance notch 86 is in an area where game balls can be accommodated (S121: YES), the main control CPU 158 performs photoclose in S124. It is determined whether the flag 206 is ON.

  If the photo close flag 206 is not ON (S124: NO), the guide notch 86 is in the area where the game ball can be accommodated at the time when the game ball wins the big winning opening 38. In step S123, the control CPU 158 advances the rotation drive motor 92 by four steps, and ends the motor rotation process (S6).

  On the other hand, when the photo close flag 206 is ON (S124: YES), the sorting member 80 is rotated at a high speed, and the guide notch 86 is positioned within the area where the game ball can be accommodated. Therefore, the main control CPU 158 advances the rotation drive motor 92 by one step in S125. That is, while the notch 86 for guidance is located in the area | region which can accommodate a game ball, the distribution member 80 is rotated at a slower speed than usual.

  Subsequently, after the main control CPU 158 advances the sorting member 80 by one step in S125, in S126, it is determined whether or not the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in the closed state, that is, the guidance notch 86 detects the game ball. It is determined whether or not the area has been removed.

  When the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in the closed state (S126: YES), the main control CPU 158 sets the photo close flag 206 in S127 because the guidance notch 86 is out of the area that can accommodate the game ball. After returning to OFF and returning the first high-speed rotation flag 202 to OFF in S128, the motor rotation process (S6) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the rotational position detection sensor 100 is not in the closed state (S126: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the motor rotation process (S6).

  If the first high-speed rotation flag 202 is not ON (S120: NO), the main control CPU 158 determines in S129 whether the second high-speed rotation flag 204 is ON.

  If the second high-speed rotation flag 204 is ON (S129: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the rotational position detection sensor 100 is open in S130, and the rotational position detection sensor 100 is open. If it is in the state (S130: YES), since the guidance cutout 86 of the sorting member 80 is located in the area where the game ball can be accommodated, in S131, the rotation drive motor 92 is advanced by one step. Squeeze. Then, in S133, it is determined whether or not the rotational position detection sensor 100 is in the closed state due to the advance angle, that is, whether or not the position of the guidance notch 86 is out of the area where the game ball can be accommodated. If the position detection sensor 100 is in the closed state (S133: YES), the second high-speed rotation flag 204 is returned to OFF in S134, and the motor rotation process (S6) is terminated. Is not in the closed state (S134: NO), the motor rotation process (S6) is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S130, when the rotational position detection sensor 100 is not in the open state (S130: NO), the guidance cutout 86 of the sorting member 80 is not located in the area where the game balls can be accommodated. Then, the rotation drive motor 92 is advanced by 3 steps, and the motor rotation process (S6) is completed.

  If the second high-speed rotation flag 204 is not ON (S129: NO), the main control CPU 158 advances the rotation drive motor 92 by two steps in S135 and ends the motor rotation process (S6). To do.

  As is apparent from the above description, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes high-speed rotation means for increasing the rotation speed of the sorting member 80 including S123 and S132, and includes S125 and S131. Thus, a low-speed rotation means for slowing the rotation speed of the sorting member 80 is configured. When the first variable winning switch 56 detects the passage of the game ball, including S41, S43, S44, and S45, the rotation for controlling the high-speed rotation means S123 and S132 and the low-speed rotation means S125 and S131. The control means is configured, and the rotation control means S41, S43, S44, and S45 are included, and the passing state control means for changing the passing state of the specific area of the game ball is configured.

  In the pachinko machine 10 having such a structure, the game balls won in the big prize opening 38 are distributed to one of the first guide path 48 and the second guide path 50 by the mountain-shaped inclined surface 64. When the game ball passes through the first guide path 48, the guiding notch 86 of the sorting member 80 is quickly moved into the area where the game ball can be accommodated and is long within the accommodable area. Positioned for a period. As a result, the game ball is easily accommodated in the guide cutout 86 and easily passes through the specific area 88.

  As a result, even if the timing at which the game ball wins the big winning opening 38 is difficult to be accommodated in the guide notch 86, if the game ball passes through the first guide path 48, It becomes easy to be accommodated in the notch 86. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment makes it difficult for the player to predict in advance whether or not the game ball will pass the specific area 88, so that the game ball can be rolled in the special winning opening 38. It is possible to increase the interest in the game and to avoid losing the player's expectation for the bonus game at an early stage. Further, in addition to whether or not the game ball is accommodated in the guide cutout 86 of the distribution member 80, there is a pleasure such as a two-stage lottery of whether the game ball is distributed to the left or right side of the angled slope 64. Can also be given.

  Further, particularly in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player how the sorting member 80 is operated by providing the indicator 120 before the game ball reaches the sorting member 80. Has been. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for a player to make a game strategy.

  In addition, as a specific mode of the passing state changing means for changing the game ball easily passing through the specific area and the passing difficult state where it is difficult to pass the specific area compared to the easy passing state, The variable opening member is not limited to the rotating body such as the distributing member 80 in the first embodiment described above, and can change the size of the opening in the specific region, for example, as in the second embodiment described below. It is also possible to provide In the second embodiment described below, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are used in the drawings for members and parts having substantially the same structure as in the first embodiment. By attaching, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  First, FIG. 21 shows a game board 250 of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment. A variable winning device 252 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 30 of the game board 250, and upper winning devices 128 and 130 are provided on the left and right sides of the variable winning device 252, respectively. Further, below the upper winning devices 128 and 130, lower winning devices 132 and 134 are disposed. A plurality (three in this embodiment) of start winning devices 136, 138, 140 are arranged below the lower winning devices 132, 134.

  Next, FIG. 22 to FIG. 24 show the variable winning device 252 in the present embodiment. Large winning ports 254 and 256 that open toward the game area 30 are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the approximately center portion in the height direction of the variable winning device 252. The large winning openings 254 and 256 are provided with blade members 258 and 260 as movable members, respectively. The wing members 258 and 260 can be opened and closed by a wing member solenoid 326 (see FIG. 25). On the other hand, when the wing members 258 and 260 are closed, the special winning openings 254 and 256 are closed by the wing members 258 and 260, and the game ball cannot be won.

  A plate-shaped guide plate member 264 that extends in the left-right direction is provided between the facing surfaces of the blade members 258 and 260. The guide plate member 264 is attached in a state of being inclined slightly downward toward the inside of the variable winning device 252, whereby the game ball rolled on the blade members 258 and 260 is transferred to the variable winning device 252. Guided inward. Further, a central plate portion 266 that protrudes upward is formed at the central portion in the left-right direction at the front end of the guide plate member 264 so as to reduce the momentum of the rolling game ball.

  A guide cylinder member 268 for guiding the game ball downward is provided behind the guide plate member 264. The guide tube member 268 is a member in which a hollow shaft portion 272 that extends in the vertical direction and protrudes downward is integrally formed at the lower end central portion of the ball-entry portion 270 having a hollow substantially spherical shell shape. . The entrance portion 270 is formed with a substantially cylindrical large opening 276 and a small opening 274 that slightly protrude outward in the horizontal direction. The large opening 276 and the small opening 274 are opposed to each other in the horizontal direction, and are formed at portions opposite to each other in the ball entry portion 270. Although not clear from the drawings, the opening size in the left-right direction of the large opening 276 is made larger than the opening size in the left-right direction of the small opening 274, so that the game ball is easier to enter. . The game balls that have not entered the guide cylinder member 268 pass through the side of the guide cylinder member 268 and are dropped from the rear edge of the guide plate member 264.

  The guide cylinder member 268 is rotatable about the central axis extending in the vertical direction by inserting the shaft portion 272 into the insertion portion 278 provided in the variable winning device 252. Here, a gear member 280 fixedly attached to the guide tube member 268 is interposed between the upper end surface of the insertion portion 278 and the lower end surface of the ball entry portion 270. By engaging with the output gear 284 of the electric motor 282 attached to the rear of the variable winning device 252, the driving force of the electric motor 282 is transmitted to the guide cylinder member 268 and the guide cylinder member 268 is driven to rotate. It is like that. In this embodiment, the output gear 284 is not directly attached to the output shaft of the electric motor 282, but is attached to the final gear of a reduction gear train (not shown) so that the output of the electric motor 282 is transmitted. It has become.

  A detection member 288 having a flange 286 protruding outward is fixedly attached to the output gear 284 of the electric motor 282. A slit is formed in the collar portion 286, and there is a case where light emitted from the light emitting element in the rotational position detection sensor 290 constituted by the photoelectric switch reaches or does not reach the light receiving element. . Thereby, the rotational position of the output gear 284 can be detected, and the rotational position of the guide tube member 268 can be detected. In particular, in the present embodiment, the rotational position detection sensor 290 is in a closed state when the large opening 276 of the guide tube member 268 is facing the front, while the small opening 274 is facing the front. It is in an open state.

  Further, in front of the shaft portion 272 of the guide cylinder member 268, there are a plurality (three in this embodiment) of movable leg members 292, and a plurality (in this embodiment) between these movable leg members 292, 292, 292. Two) fixed leg members 294 are provided. Note that the fixed leg member 294 is a decorative member fixedly provided on the variable winning device 252.

  The movable leg member 292 has a curved shape toward the inside of the variable winning device 252 and is not fixed so that one end portion is inserted into the housing portion 296 formed in front of the insertion portion 278. It is arranged. A notch 298 that opens upward is formed at one end accommodated in the accommodating portion 296, and a rear end portion of the notch 298 is a protruding end portion 300 that protrudes upward.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the small opening 274 of the guide tube member 268 is positioned forward, the pressing protrusion 302 that protrudes downward and is formed on the lower end surface of the gear member 280 is movable. The leg member 292 is positioned above the protruding end portion 300. As a result, the pressing protrusion 302 of the gear member 280 presses the protruding end 300 of the movable leg member 292 downward, so that the tip end portion of the movable leg member 292 opposite to the protruding end 300 is lifted upward. It is supposed to be. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the large opening 276 of the guide tube member 268 is positioned forward, the pressed state by the pressing protrusion 302 is released. As a result, the movable leg member 292 is lowered by its own weight, and is lowered when the protruding end portion 300 abuts on the gear member 280 while being supported by the opening edge portion 304 of the housing portion 296. It has become.

  In addition, a rolling surface 305 that is an inclined surface that descends toward the front is formed below the guide tube member 268, and a storage member 306 is disposed at the back of the central portion in the left-right direction of the rolling surface 305. It is arranged. The storage member 306 is integrally formed with a mounting plate portion 308 having a lateral dimension substantially equal to the diameter of the game ball, and a protruding plate portion 310 that extends forward and has a tip protruding upward. The storage solenoid 328 can swing about the shaft 314. When the storage solenoid 328 is energized, the storage member 306 is inclined so that the placement plate portion 308 is lowered inward of the variable winning device 252 and the protruding plate portion 310 is protruded from the rolling surface 305. It is done. Thereby, one game ball passing through the inside of the guide cylinder member 268 is held by the mounting plate portion 308 of the storage member 306.

  On the other hand, when the energization of the storage solenoid 328 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 25, the mounting plate portion 308 is inclined to the front and descending at substantially the same angle as the rolling surface 305, and the protruding plate portion 310. Is accommodated inside the rolling surface 305. Here, a ball entrance 316 extending in the left-right direction with a predetermined width dimension is formed at the front end of the rolling surface 305, and the center portion of the ball entrance 316 in the left-right direction is the specific winning switch 89. It is an opening 317 of the specific area 88 provided. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game balls stored by the storage member 306 are easily passed through the specific area 88.

  Further, a pair of movable plates 318 and 320 as variable opening members are provided in the vicinity of the opening 317 of the specific area 88 on the rolling surface 305, and the movable plate 318 and 320 constitute passing state changing means. Has been. The movable plates 318 and 320 can change the distance between the facing surfaces by the opening solenoid 330 (see FIG. 25), and thereby the size of the opening 317 is substantially changed. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, when an easy-to-pass state where the game ball easily passes through the specific area 88 is expressed, the distance between the opposing surfaces of the movable plates 318 and 320 is slightly larger than the opening size of the opening 317. On the other hand, when a difficult-to-pass state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific region 88 is developed, the distance between the opposing surfaces of the movable plates 318 and 320 is slightly larger than the distance between the opposing surfaces in the easy-to-pass state. It is small and slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the internal space of the special winning openings 254, 256 is vertically divided by the guide plate member 264, and the space above the guide plate member 264 serves as the winning space 44 as the first space. On the other hand, the space below the guide plate member 264 is a central space 46 as a second space. The winning space 44 and the central space 46 are communicated with each other by the ball entering portion 270 and the shaft portion 272 of the guide cylinder member 268, and the first guide path 48 is configured by these ball entering portion 270 and the shaft portion 272. ing. The game balls that have been rolled on the guide plate member 264 and have not entered the guide tube member 268 pass through either the left or right side of the guide tube member 268 and the rear edge of the guide plate member 264 In this embodiment, the second guide paths 50 and 50 are formed on the left and right sides of the rear edge of the guide plate member 264. A first variable winning switch 56 is disposed below the insertion portion 278 through which the shaft portion 272 of the guide cylinder member 268 is inserted, and a game ball that has passed through the shaft portion 272, that is, a first guide path. It is possible to detect a game ball that has passed 48. In addition, second variable prize winning switches 62 and 62 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the rear edge of the guide plate member 264, respectively, so that a game ball dropped from the rear edge of the guide plate member 264, that is, It is possible to detect a game ball that has passed through the two guide paths 50 and 50.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 332 that controls the operation of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 332 has substantially the same structure as the main control circuit 156 in the first embodiment described above, and the same configuration as that of the main control circuit 156 in the first embodiment is the same as in the drawing. The description is omitted by attaching the reference numeral.

  A rotation position detection sensor 290 for detecting the rotation positions of the small opening 274 and the large opening 276 of the guide cylinder member 268 is connected to the input circuit 164 of the main control circuit 332.

  The output circuit 166 of the main control circuit 332 performs opening / closing operations of the blade member solenoid 326 that opens and closes the blade members 258 and 260, the storage solenoid 328 that drives the storage member 306, and the movable plates 318 and 320. An opening solenoid 330 for fastening and an electric motor 282 for rotating the guide cylinder member 268 are connected.

The main control RAM 162 of the main control circuit 332 is provided with an opening flag timer counter 336 and an opening flag 338.
The opening flag timer counter 336 is a counter for measuring the time during which the opening dimensions of the movable plates 318 and 320 are increased (the opening solenoid 330 is energized), and the opening dimensions of the movable plates 318 and 320 are set in advance. A value corresponding to the time to be increased is set, and is subtracted during the auxiliary game process described later.
The opening flag 338 is a flag indicating whether or not the opening size of the movable plates 318 and 320 is increased. When the opening flag 338 is “ON”, the opening size of the movable plates 318 and 320 is increased. On the other hand, when it is “OFF”, it indicates that the opening dimensions of the movable plates 318 and 320 are not increased.

  Next, a game process on the main control side executed by the main control CPU 158 of the present embodiment will be described based on FIG. Note that the counter value update process (S1) and the start winning process (S2) in the game process on the main control side shown in FIG. 26 are the same as the processes of the first embodiment described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. To do.

  Next, FIG. 27 shows an auxiliary game process (S140) executed by the main control CPU 158 in the present embodiment. First, in S150, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag 190 is ON. When the auxiliary game flag 190 is OFF (S150: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the auxiliary game process (S140), while when the auxiliary game flag 190 is ON (S150: YES), S151. , After the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is incremented by 1, it is determined whether or not the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 has reached a value corresponding to a preset blade member opening time for opening the blade members 258 and 260. To do. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the blade member opening time (S152: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the blade member solenoid 326 in S153, After opening the blade members 258, 260, the processing from S156 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the blade member opening time (S152: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 in advance in S154. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the blade member closing time for closing the blade members 258 and 260 has been reached. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the blade member closing time (S154: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S156, while the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is When the value is equal to the value corresponding to the blade member closing time (S154: YES), the power supply to the blade member solenoid 326 is stopped and the blade members 258, 260 are closed in S155, and then the steps after S156 are performed. Execute the process.

  In the present embodiment, when the auxiliary game process is started by winning a game ball at the start winning opening 138, the blade members 258 and 260 are opened twice, and the start is started. When a game ball wins the winning opening 138, the blade member opening time and the blade member closing time are the first blade member opening time, the second blade member opening / closing time, and the first blade member closing time 2 Two blade member closing times are set for each time, and S153 and S155 are performed twice for each auxiliary game.

  Subsequently, in S156, the main control CPU 158 determines whether the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 has reached a value corresponding to the preset large opening time at which the large opening 276 of the guide tube member 268 is positioned in front. Determine whether or not. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the large opening time (S156: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the storage solenoid 328 in S157. As a result, the placing plate portion 308 of the storage member 306 is tilted in the direction of going down to the back of the variable prize-winning device 252, and the game ball can be stored. In S158, based on the detection state of the rotational position detection sensor 290, when the large opening 276 of the guide cylinder member 268 is not in front, energization to the electric motor 282 is started and the large opening 276 is moved to the front. Position it at. The electric motor 282 is stopped when the large opening 276 and the small opening 274 are positioned in the front. On the other hand, when the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the large opening time (S156: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 in advance in S159. It is determined whether or not the value corresponding to the small opening time at which the small opening 274 of the guide cylinder member 268 is positioned in front is reached.

  When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the small opening time (S159: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S162, while the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is If it is equal to the value corresponding to the small opening time (S159: YES), the energization to the storage solenoid 328 is stopped in S160 so that the game ball is not stored in the storage member 306. In S161, based on the detection state of the rotational position detection sensor 290, when the small opening 274 of the guide cylinder member 268 is not in front, energization to the electric motor 282 is started and the small opening 274 is moved to the front. Position it at.

  Subsequently, in S162, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the first variable winning switch 56 has detected the passage of the game ball, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the shaft portion 272 of the guide cylinder member 268. judge. When the first variable winning switch 56 detects the passing of the game ball (S162: YES), the main control CPU 158 transmits a winning symbol display signal to the display control circuit 178 in S163. As a result, the display control circuit 178 displays the numerical symbol 122 on the display device 120 in a very short time (approximately 0.3 seconds in the present embodiment), and then the winning symbol (“7” in the present embodiment). Is displayed. Thereafter, in S164, energization to the opening solenoid 330 is started, and the movable plates 318 and 320 are greatly opened. Thereby, the easy passage state is expressed. In step S165, the opening flag 338 is turned ON, and in step S166, a value corresponding to a time during which the predetermined movable plates 318 and 320 are largely opened is set in the opening flag timer counter 336. On the other hand, when the first variable winning switch 56 has not detected the passage of the game ball (S162: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S167.

  Then, the main control CPU 158 determines in S167 whether or not the opening flag 338 is ON. If the opening flag 338 is not ON (S167: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processes after S173. If the opening flag 338 is ON (S167: YES), after the opening flag timer counter 336 is decremented by 1 in S168, whether or not the value of the opening flag timer counter 336 becomes “0” in S169. Determine. When the value of the opening flag timer counter 336 is not “0” (S169: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S173, while when the value of the opening flag timer counter 336 is “0” ( In S169: YES), the main control CPU 158 stops energizing the opening solenoid 330 and opens the movable plates 318 and 320 small in S170. Thereby, a passage difficulty state is expressed. In step S171, the opening flag 338 is returned to OFF. In step S172, a demonstration screen display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178, and the display screen 120 is displayed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the specific winning switch 89 has detected the passage of the game ball in S173. When the specific winning switch 89 detects the passage of the game ball (S173: YES), the main control CPU 158 turns on the V zone flag 208 in S174, and then energizes the blade member solenoid 326 in S175. After stopping and closing the blade members 258, 260, the processing after S177 is performed. Since the energization of the blade member solenoid 326 may have already been stopped in S155, in such a case, the process of S175 does not give any change to the operating state of the blade member solenoid 326. The energization of the blade member solenoid 326 remains stopped.

  On the other hand, if the specific winning switch 89 has not detected the passage of the game ball (S173: NO), the main control CPU 158 determines that the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is set to the preset storage member 306 in S176. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the discharge time at which the discharge processing of the stored game balls starts is reached. When the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 is not equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S176: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the auxiliary game process (S140). On the other hand, when the value of the auxiliary game timer counter 186 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S176: YES), the processes after S177 are executed.

  In S177, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the large opening 276 of the guide tube member 268 is in front based on the state of the rotational position detection sensor 290, that is, whether or not the storage member 306 is in the storage state. Determine. When the large opening 276 is in front (S177: YES), since the storage member 306 is in the storage state, the main control CPU 158 stops energizing the storage solenoid 328 in S178 and In addition to canceling the storage state, in step S179, energization of the electric motor 282 is started and the small opening 274 is positioned in the front, and then the processing from step S180 is executed. On the other hand, when the large opening 276 is not in the front (S177: NO), the processing after S180 is executed.

  Next, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the opening flag 338 is ON in S180. When the opening flag 338 is ON (S180: YES), the main control CPU 158 stops energization to the opening solenoid 330 in S181, and after returning the opening flag 338 to OFF in S182, the main control CPU 158 On the other hand, when the opening flag 338 is not ON (S180: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processes after S183.

  Next, in S183, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the V zone flag 208 is ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 88 in the auxiliary game. If the V zone flag 208 is not ON (S183: NO), the main control CPU 158 transmits a demonstration screen display signal to the display control circuit 178 and displays the demonstration screen on the display unit 120 in S190. , S191 and subsequent processes are executed. On the other hand, when the V zone flag 208 is ON (S183: YES), preparations for starting a bonus game are made. Specifically, the main control CPU 158 returns the V zone flag 208 to OFF in S184, sets “0” to the bonus game timer counter 188 in S185, sets “0” to the winning number counter 182 in S186, In S187, “0” is set to the round number counter 184. In S188, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the bonus game starting on the display device 120 is displayed. Specifically, when the 15R flag 194 is OFF, that is, when the upper limit of the number of bonus games is 7R, a 7R display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178, while the 15R flag 194 is ON. In this case, a 15R display signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 178. Subsequently, in S189, the privilege game flag 188 is turned ON.

  Subsequently, after turning off the opening solenoid 330 in S191, the main control CPU 158 turns off the auxiliary game flag 190 in S192 and ends the auxiliary game process (S140).

  The main control CPU 158 that has executed such an auxiliary game process (S140) then executes a special game process (S141). This privilege game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S200, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the privilege game flag 192 is ON. When the bonus game flag 192 is OFF (S200: NO), the main control CPU 158 ends the bonus game process (S141), while when the bonus game flag 192 is ON (S200: YES), S201. In step S202, after the bonus game timer counter 188 is incremented by 1, whether or not the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 has reached a value corresponding to a preset blade member opening time for opening the blade members 258 and 260. Determine whether.

  When the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the blade member opening time (S202: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the blade member solenoid 326 in S203, After opening the blade members 258 and 260, the processing from S206 is executed. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the blade member opening time (S202: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 in advance in S204. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the blade member closing time for closing the blade members 258 and 260 has been reached.

  When the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the blade member closing time (S204: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing from S206 onward, while the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is If the value is equal to the value corresponding to the blade member closing time (S204: YES), the power supply to the blade member solenoid 326 is stopped and the blade members 258 and 260 are closed in S205, and then the steps after S206 are performed. Execute the process.

  Subsequently, in S206, the main control CPU 158 determines whether the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 has reached a value corresponding to a preset large opening time at which the large opening 276 of the guide tube member 268 is positioned in front. Determine whether or not. When the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 becomes equal to the value corresponding to the large opening time (S206: YES), the main control CPU 158 starts energizing the storage solenoid 328 in S207. As a result, the placing plate portion 308 of the storage member 306 is tilted in the direction of going down to the back of the variable prize-winning device 252, and the game ball can be stored. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the large opening time (S206: NO), the main control CPU 158 sets the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 in advance in S209. It is determined whether or not the value corresponding to the small opening time at which the small opening 274 of the guide cylinder member 268 is positioned in front is reached.

  When the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is not equal to the value corresponding to the small opening time (S209: NO), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S212, while the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is If it is equal to the value corresponding to the small opening time (S209: YES), the energization to the storage solenoid 328 is stopped in S210 so that the game ball is not stored in the storage member 306. In S211, based on the detection state of the rotational position detection sensor 290, when the small opening 274 of the guide cylinder member 268 is not in front, energization to the electric motor 282 is started and the small opening 274 is moved to the front. Position it at.

  Subsequently, in S212, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the first variable winning switch 56 or the second variable winning switch 62 detects passing of the game ball, that is, the game ball has won the variable winning device 252. If neither of these variable winning switches 56, 62 detects the passage of a game ball (S212: NO), the processing after S215 is executed, while the variable winning switches 56, 62 are executed. If any of the above has detected the passage of the game ball (S212: YES), the counter value of the winning number counter 182 is incremented by 1 in S213, and then in S214, the second is directed toward the prize ball payout control circuit 174. The prize ball payout signal is transmitted. Thereby, the prize ball payout control circuit 174 controls the drive of the prize ball payout motor 176 based on the received second prize ball payout signal and pays out a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of prize balls. .

  Subsequently, in S215, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the specific winning switch 89 has detected the passing of the game ball. When the specific winning switch 89 detects the passing of the game ball (S215: YES), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S217 after turning on the V zone flag 208 in S216, while the specific winning switch 89 When the switch 89 has not detected the passage of the game ball (S215: NO), the processing after S217 is executed.

  In S217, the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter 182 is 10 or more. If the value of the winning number counter 182 is 10 or more (S217: YES), the main control CPU 158 stops the energization of the blade member solenoid 326 in S218, and then executes the processes after S220. Since the energization of the blade member solenoid 326 may have already been stopped in S205, in such a case, the process of S218 does not give any change to the operating state of the blade member solenoid 326. The energization of the blade member solenoid 326 remains stopped.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning number counter 182 is not 10 or more (S217: NO), the main control CPU 158 stores the game ball stored in the storage member 306 in which the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is preset in S219. It is determined whether or not a value corresponding to the discharge time at which the discharge process starts is reached.

  When the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 is equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S219: YES), the main control CPU 158 executes the processing after S220, while the value of the privilege game timer counter 188 corresponds to the discharge time. If it is different from the value to be played (S219: NO), the privilege game process (S141) is terminated.

  When the counter value of the winning number counter 182 is 10 or more (S217: YES), or when the value of the bonus game timer counter 188 is equal to the value corresponding to the discharge time (S219: YES), the main control CPU 158 In S220, it is determined whether or not the 15R flag 194 is ON. When the 15R flag 194 is ON (S220: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the V zone flag 208 is ON in S221.

  If the V zone flag 208 is ON (S221: YES), the main control CPU 158 determines whether or not the counter value of the round number counter 184 is 14 in S222.

  If the counter value of the round number counter 184 is not 14 (S222: NO), the main control CPU 158 prepares to start the next round. Specifically, in S223, the counter value of the round number counter 184 is incremented by 1, and in S224, based on the state of the rotational position detection sensor 290, whether or not the large opening 276 of the guide cylinder member 268 is in front, That is, it is determined whether or not the storage member 306 is in the storage state. When the large opening 276 is in the front (S224: YES), since the storage member 306 is in the storage state, the main control CPU 158 stops energization of the storage solenoid 328 in S225 and plays the game ball. In step S226, energization of the electric motor 282 is started and the small opening 274 is positioned in the front, and then the processing from step S227 is executed. On the other hand, when the large opening 276 is not in the front (S224: YES), the processing after S227 is executed.

  The main control CPU 158 returns the V zone flag 208 to OFF in S227, resets the value of the winning number counter 182 to “0” in S228, and resets the value of the award game timer counter 188 to “0” in S229. To do. Then, the privilege game process (S4) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the round number counter 184 is 14 (S222: YES), since the upper limit of the number of rounds of the bonus game has been reached, a process for terminating the bonus game is performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 158 resets the counter value of the round number counter 184 to “0” in S230, transmits a demo screen display signal to the display control circuit 178 in S231, and displays the display 120. Display the demo screen. Then, in S232, after the privilege game flag 192 is turned OFF, the processing after S224 is performed.

  Further, even when the V zone flag 208 is not ON (S221: NO), the main control CPU 158 performs the processing after S230 and ends the privilege game.

  On the other hand, when the 15R flag 194 is not ON (S220: NO), that is, when the maximum number of rounds of the bonus game is 7 rounds, the main control CPU 158 determines that the count value of the round number counter 184 is S233. It is determined whether or not “6”. When the counter value of the round number counter 184 is “6”, since the upper limit of the number of rounds of the bonus game has been reached, the processing after S230 is performed and the bonus game is terminated. On the other hand, when the counter value of the round number counter 184 is not “6” (S233: NO), the main control CPU 158 starts the next round by performing the processing after S223. That is, when the upper limit of the number of award games is “7”, the next round is started regardless of the value of the V zone flag 208.

  As apparent from the above description, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening means for opening the movable plates 318 and 320 as variable opening members is configured including S164, including S162. When a game ball passes through a specific contact ball path, opening control means is configured to control the opening means to express an easy-to-pass state. The opening control means constitutes the passage state control means.

  In the pachinko machine having such a structure, when a game ball that has won a prize winning opening 254, 256 passes through the inside of the guide cylinder member 268, a movable plate positioned at the opening of the specific area 88. 318 and 320 are opened widely, so that the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 88. Thereby, in addition to the interest of whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 88, the player can be interested in whether or not the game ball enters the guide tube member 268. . In the present embodiment, the distance between the opposing surfaces of the movable plates 318 and 320 disposed in the opening of the specific area 88 is changed, thereby making it easier for the player to pass the specific area of the game ball. Can be easily understood.

  In the present embodiment, since the first variable winning switch 56 provided in the first communication path 48 detects the passage of the game ball, the fluctuation display of the numerical symbol 122 is extremely short (in the present embodiment). Is performed for 0.3 seconds), and a winning symbol is displayed. As a result, it is possible to perform the change display and stop display of the numerical symbol 122 while the game ball rolls on the rolling surface 305 and reaches the movable plates 318 and 320. It is possible to promptly notify the player of 320 operation modes.

  As mentioned above, although several embodiment of this invention has been explained in full detail, these are illustrations to the last, Comprising: This invention is not limited at all by the specific description in this embodiment. .

  For example, the number of operations of the opening / closing door 40, the blade members 258, 260, the sorting member 80, the storage member 306, the movable plates 318, 320, the guide cylinder member 268, etc. in the auxiliary games and privilege games performed in the above-described embodiments. The operation modes such as the operation time and the probability that the easy-to-pass state is developed are merely examples, and are not limited to the above-described operation modes.

  For example, in the award game in the first to second embodiments described above, when the upper limit is 7 rounds, 7 rounds are performed regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. However, for example, the next round may be started on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area for each round.

  In addition, the distribution member 80 in the first embodiment described above is always rotated during the bonus game. For example, a predetermined round of the bonus game is performed on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. It is also possible to stop the sorting member 80 in a state in which the guide notch 84 is positioned at a position where the game ball can be accommodated until the position is reached. In this way, the game ball passes through the specific area almost certainly until a predetermined round, and can continue to the next round with a high probability. Then, by starting the rotation operation of the sorting member 80 from the time when the predetermined round is reached, it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 88 and it is difficult to continue to the next round. .

  Furthermore, the same operation as described above can be performed in the above-described second embodiment. For example, during each round up to a predetermined round in a bonus game, the storage member 306 is set in a state in which a game ball can be stored, and the storage state of the game ball is released near the end of each round, thereby storing the storage member. It is possible to pass the game ball stored in 306 to the specific area 88 almost certainly. Then, by making the storage member 306 in a state in which the game ball cannot be stored after reaching the predetermined round, it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to pass to the specific area 88.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments, the connecting ball path that causes the easy passage state is fixedly set as the first guide path 48. For example, the first guide path 48 and the second guide path 48 are set every predetermined time. It is also possible to replace the connecting ball path that expresses the easy passage state with the guide path 50. It should be noted that there is not necessarily a single connection ball path that causes the easy passage state. For example, three or more connection ball paths are provided, and the easy passage state is established through two or more connection ball paths. You may make it the connection ball path to express.

  Further, the movable plates 318 and 320 in the second embodiment described above are opened widely when the game ball passes through the inside of the guide tube member 268, and return to the original state after a predetermined time. For example, the opening and closing may be repeated at a predetermined cycle from the normal time, and the game ball may be greatly opened when it passes through the inside of the guide tube member 268. This makes it possible to play a game in accordance with the operation timing of the movable plates 318 and 320 as in the first embodiment described above, and the timing when the movable plates 318 and 320 are not opened largely. Even if the game ball wins the grand prize opening 254, 256, when the game ball passes the guide tube member 268, the movable plates 318, 320 are opened widely, so that the player's expectation for the special game is expected. It can also be increased.

  Furthermore, in the above-described second embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first guide path 48, the movable plates 318 and 320 are greatly opened, while the game ball passes through the second guide path 50 and 50. In such a case, the movable plates 318 and 320 may be returned to their original state.

  Further, the number of guiding notches 86 of the sorting member 80 in the first embodiment described above is not necessarily limited to one. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a plurality of guide cutouts 86 in consideration of the probability that the sorting member 80 is easy to pass and the probability that the game balls are accommodated in the guide cutouts 86.

  Further, instead of the movable plates 318 and 320 in the second embodiment described above, a door that changes the size of the opening 317 of the specific region 88 is provided, and an easy passage state is expressed by opening the door. It is also possible to cause a difficult passage state by closing the door.

  In addition, the display device 120 is not necessarily required in the present invention, but various modes other than the above-described embodiment can be adopted as the notification mode by the variable display and stop display of the numerical symbol 122 on the display device 120. For example, when the first variable winning switch 56 and the second variable winning switch 60 detect passage of the game ball, the variable display is performed in a normal gaming state in which no bonus game or the like is performed. The display may be stopped or the like, and the variable display is started from the time when the game ball is won at the start winning ports 136 to 140, and the first variable winning switch 56 and the second variable winning switch 60 are played as the game ball. For example, the change display may be stopped when the passage of the current is detected. Further, a lamp or the like may be provided in place of the display device 120, and notification may be given by a blinking mode of the lamp.

  In addition, although not enumerated one by one, the present invention can be carried out in a mode to which various changes, modifications, improvements and the like are added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. It goes without saying that all are included in the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine as 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board attached to the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a front view of the variable prize-winning apparatus employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is IV-IV sectional drawing in FIG. It is VV sectional drawing in FIG. It is a top view for demonstrating the inside of the variable prize-winning apparatus shown by FIG. It is a front view of the distribution member employ | adopted as the variable winning apparatus shown by FIG. It is a top view of the distribution member shown by FIG. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the drive mechanism of a distribution member. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the drive mechanism of a distribution member. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the rotational drive of the distribution member which the pachinko machine shown by FIG. 1 performs. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the privilege selection table memorize | stored in the main control circuit shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game process by the side of the main control which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the auxiliary game process which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the privilege game process which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the motor vertical movement process which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the motor rotation process which the main control CPU of 1st embodiment performs. It is a front view of the game board attached to the pachinko machine as a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the variable prize-winning apparatus employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is XXIII-XXIII sectional drawing in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state in which the large opening part in FIG. 23 faced the front. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine as 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game process by the side of the main control which the main control CPU of 2nd embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process which the main control CPU of 2nd embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the privilege game process which the main control CPU of 2nd embodiment performs.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 36 Variable winning device 38 Large winning opening 40 Opening / closing door 44 Winning space 48 First guide path 50 Second guide path 56 First variable winning switch 62 Second variable winning switch 80 Sorting member 86 Guidance Notch 88 Specific area 120 Display

Claims (3)

Based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning device provided in the game area, it has a large winning opening provided with a movable member for changing the game ball to either an easy state or a difficult state, In the big prize opening, in a gaming machine provided with a specific area for starting a bonus game advantageous to the player when the game ball passes,
The large winning opening includes a first space in which a game ball is allowed to enter by the movable member, and a second space in which the specific area is provided and the game ball is allowed to enter next to the first space. And providing a plurality of contact ball paths for guiding game balls from the first space to the second space, and the game balls pass through the contact ball paths in at least one of the plurality of contact ball paths. While the detection means is provided for detecting the situation, the state of the specific area is classified into an easy passage state where the game ball easily passes through the specific area, and a difficult passage state where the game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area than the easy passage state. And a passage state changing means for changing the position of the game ball, and if the detection means detects the passage of a game ball in a predetermined specific contact ball path, the passage state changing means is controlled to facilitate the passage. Passing state control means for expressing the state Pachinko machine, characterized in that digit.   The passage including a rotating body that is rotated around a central axis extending in a substantially vertical direction and that has a guide recess on the periphery for receiving a game ball won in the special winning opening and guiding it to the specific area. High-speed rotating means that constitutes the state changing means and quickly positions the guide recess in the accommodating area where the game ball can be accommodated by increasing the rotational speed of the rotating body; Low speed rotating means for positioning the guide recess for a long time in the accommodable area by slowing the rotating speed, and the high speed when the passing of the game ball in the specific contact ball path is detected by the detecting means The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the passage state control means includes a rotation means and a rotation control means for controlling the low speed rotation means to express the easy passage state. The passing state changing means is configured to include a variable opening member capable of changing the size of the opening of the specific area, and the opening means for opening the variable opening member greatly, and the game ball in the specific connecting ball path 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the passage state control means is configured to include an opening control means for controlling the opening means to express the easy passage state when the detection means detects the passage of the passage. .

Images