JP2007105176A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inspiring a player's free thinking, and allowing the player to find the interest by himself/herself. <P>SOLUTION: The player can visually recognize the difference of the angle of rotation of an opening/closing member 231 when the result of a lottery is a "jackpot" or a "probability-variable short-period win", and when the result of the lottery is a "small win". Both the "probability-variable short-period win" and in the "small win", a large winning hole is opened for 0.3-0.9 seconds and twice in the same manner. Accordingly, the player can find which is more advantageous, the "probability-variable short-period win" or the "small win", based on the player's own thinking. In this way, the player's free thinking is inspired, and the player can find the interest by himself/herself. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, for example, many pachinko machines that are gaming machines are provided with a liquid crystal display (variable display) on a gaming board (for example, Patent Document 1). On the display screen of this liquid crystal display, a plurality of designs are displayed variably, characters are displayed, background images are changed, and various effects are combined. When a player sees such an effect, his / her feelings are drawn into the display screen of the liquid crystal display with a sense of expectation that it may sometimes be a “hit”. When the same symbols are arranged on the display screen of the liquid crystal display and become a “big hit”, the player is immersed in a sense of superiority.

When the above-mentioned effect that may be a “big hit” is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display, there are some players who cover the display screen of the liquid crystal display with their hands or handkerchiefs, and games that keep hitting the pachinko machine A player who hits a push button of a pachinko machine, a player who presses a keyhole that opens and closes the front frame of the pachinko machine with a finger, and a player who makes a loud voice saying `` Hit, win '' There is a gesture that draws "big hit". In this way, there are players who take various occult behaviors to attract “big hit”.
JP 2004-222922 A (FIG. 2)

  However, until the player gets used to the various effects developed on the liquid crystal display, the player can find a specific effect that may result in the “big hit” described above. As I got used to it, my idea was stagnant and I couldn't find any interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that encourages free thinking of the player and allows the player himself to find interest. .

  Effective solutions for achieving the above-described object will be described below. In addition, the effect | action etc. are demonstrated as needed. In addition, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is also shown as appropriate, but is not limited at all.

(Solution 1)
A game area where a player enters a game ball, a start position provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and a place where a game ball can be won (accepted), and provided at a position different from the start position A winning hole that can win (accept) a game ball that has been struck, an opening / closing member that opens and closes so that winning (accepting) of the game ball at the winning hole is possible or impossible, and the opening and closing Drive means for performing opening / closing operation of the member via the motion transmission unit, lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the winning of a game ball at the start port, and a lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined condition When satisfying the condition, the opening / closing member is moved to the driving means up to a predetermined rotation angle so that the game ball can be won in the big winning opening according to the opening / closing condition of the opening / closing member according to the predetermined condition. A first privilege that opens and closes a plurality of times, or a second privilege that opens and closes the opening and closing member a plurality of times by the driving means up to a maximum rotation angle that is further rotated from the predetermined rotation angle. A gaming machine comprising a privilege granting means, wherein a difference in rotation angle between the predetermined rotation angle and a maximum rotation angle further rotated from the predetermined rotation angle can be visually recognized.

  In this gaming machine, the game area is provided with a start opening and a large winning opening through which a game ball can be won (accepted), and the large winning opening is arranged at a position different from the starting opening. The winning / opening of the game ball is enabled or disabled by opening / closing the opening / closing member by the driving means. Here, “winning” refers to accepting a game ball and paying out the game ball to the player.

  The lottery means performs a predetermined lottery based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening, and when the lottery result by the lottery means satisfies a predetermined condition, the privilege granting means determines whether the opening / closing member according to the predetermined condition A privilege is given according to the opening and closing conditions. Here, the privilege to be granted is a privilege that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big prize opening, and (1) a first privilege that opens and closes the opening / closing member a plurality of times by a driving means until a predetermined rotation angle; (2) There is a second privilege in which the opening / closing member is opened and closed a plurality of times by the driving means up to a maximum rotation angle further rotated from a predetermined rotation angle. With these benefits, it is possible to visually recognize the difference in rotation angle between (1) the predetermined rotation angle in the first privilege and (2) the maximum rotation angle in the second privilege. Note that “when the lottery result by the lottery means satisfies a predetermined condition” means, for example, when the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, the player can visually recognize the difference in the rotation angle of the opening / closing member when the rotation angle of the opening / closing member is at the predetermined rotation angle and when the rotation angle is at the maximum rotation angle. For this reason, the player can find out which one of the first privilege and the second privilege is advantageous by an idea. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player's free idea and to find his / her own interest.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 37 in FIG. 10 corresponds to the game area, the first start opening 214 and the second start opening 215 in FIG. 10 correspond to the start opening, and the big winning opening 235 in FIG. 27 corresponds to the opening / closing member, the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b in FIG. 27 correspond to the driving means, the hit determination process in FIG. 21 corresponds to the lottery means, "Corresponds to the first privilege," big hit "and" probability short win "corresponds to the second privilege, the big hit game start processing of FIG. 24, the big hit game processing of FIG. 25 and the small hit game processing of FIG. It corresponds to privilege grant means.

(Solution 2)
The gaming machine according to Solution 1, wherein the driving unit includes an opening / closing solenoid and a load solenoid capable of applying a load to the opening / closing solenoid, and the motion transmission unit includes the opening / closing solenoid. An opening / closing arm for transmitting the operation of the solenoid to the opening / closing member; and a load arm for transmitting the operation of the load solenoid to the opening / closing solenoid, wherein the opening / closing solenoid includes the first privilege and the second privilege. A game machine in which driving is started at the time of and the driving of the load solenoid is started only at the time of the first privilege.

  In the first privilege, when the drive to the opening / closing solenoid is started, this operation is transmitted to the opening / closing member via the opening / closing arm. Further, since driving to the load solenoid is also started, this operation is transmitted to the open / close solenoid via the load arm, and a load is applied. For this reason, the special winning opening is opened in a state where the rotation angle of the opening / closing member reaches a predetermined rotation angle. On the other hand, in the second privilege, since only the opening / closing solenoid is driven, this operation is transmitted to the opening / closing member via the opening / closing arm. For this reason, the winning prize opening is opened in a state where the rotation angle of the opening / closing member reaches the maximum rotation angle further rotated from the predetermined rotation angle. Since the drive signal to the solenoid is an ON / OFF signal, the number of control signals to the open / close solenoid and the load solenoid is one each, for a total of two. By these two drive signals, the state where the special winning opening is opened is as follows: (1) a state where a predetermined rotational angle is reached, (2) a state where the maximum rotational angle is reached which is further rotated from the predetermined rotational angle, Can be controlled individually. Accordingly, the open state of the special winning opening can be changed to the state (1) or the state (2) by simple control.

  In this embodiment, the attacker solenoid 324a in FIG. 27 corresponds to an opening / closing solenoid, the stopper solenoid 324b in FIG. 27 corresponds to a load solenoid, the opening / closing arm 500 in FIG. 27 corresponds to an opening / closing arm, and the stopper in FIG. The arm 600 corresponds to a load arm.

(Solution 3)
The gaming machine according to Solution 2, wherein the open / close solenoid and the load solenoid each include a plunger that can be expanded and contracted, and a spring that returns the plunger to its original position is attached to the plunger. When the drive to the open / close solenoid and the load solenoid is started, the spring is compressed by the contraction movement by the plunger, and when the drive is stopped, the spring is restored. A gaming machine in which the plunger is extended by force. When driving to the opening / closing solenoid and the load solenoid is stopped, even if the operator directly opens / closes the opening / closing member with a finger, the plunger is returned to the original position by the spring attached to the plunger. For this reason, for example, even if there is no foreign object in the special winning opening or the power supply of the gaming machine is turned off, the operator can easily confirm.

  In the present embodiment, the plungers 324ap and 324bp in FIG. 27 correspond to the plunger, the return springs 324as and 324bs in FIG. 27 correspond to the spring, the contraction motion by the plungers 324ap and 324bp corresponds to the contraction motion by the plunger, and the plunger 324ap , 324 bp of extension motion corresponds to the extension motion of the plunger.

(Solution 4)
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the open / close arm includes an open / close arm pull side receiving portion that receives a contraction movement of the plunger of the open / close solenoid, and an open / close arm that receives an extension movement of the plunger of the open / close solenoid. A push-side receiving portion for movement, a motion transmitting portion for transmitting motion to the opening / closing member, and an opening / closing arm shaft serving as a central axis of the rotational motion of the opening / closing arm, and the expansion / contraction motion of the plunger of the opening / closing solenoid Is received by the pull-side receiving portion for the open / close arm and the push-side receiving portion for the open / close arm, and the open / close arm rotates and rotates about the open / close arm shaft as a central axis, thereby transmitting the rotational motion to the motion transmitting portion. Is transmitted to the opening and closing member. In this way, the open / close arm can smoothly convert the expansion / contraction motion of the open / close solenoid to a rotational motion and transmit it to the open / close member. Here, it is preferable that the opening / closing arm has a pull-side receiving portion for the opening / closing arm, a push-side receiving portion for the opening / closing arm, a motion transmission portion, and a shaft for the opening / closing arm. By integrally molding, the open / close arm can be made compact, leading to cost reduction.

  In the present embodiment, the pull-side motion receiving portion 500a in FIG. 27 corresponds to the pull-side receiving portion for the open / close arm, the push-side motion receiving portion 500b in FIG. 27 corresponds to the push-side receiving portion for the open / close arm, and FIG. The motion transmitting unit 500c corresponds to the motion transmitting unit, and the stepped shaft 500e in FIG. 27 corresponds to the opening / closing arm shaft.

(Solution 5)
The gaming machine according to Solution 4, wherein the opening and closing member receives a rotational movement of the motion transmission unit, and receives an opening side receiving unit that opens the big prize opening and a rotational motion of the motion transmission unit. A closing side receiving portion that closes the prize winning opening and an opening / closing member shaft that serves as a central axis of the rotational movement of the opening / closing member. The opening / closing member opens the large winning opening by rotating with the opening / closing member axis as the central axis, while the opening / closing member receives the opening / closing member axis as the central axis when received by the closing side receiving portion. A game machine that closes the big prize opening by rotating. In this way, the opening / closing member can receive the rotational movement of the opening / closing arm. Here, it is preferable that the opening / closing member is integrally formed with an opening side receiving portion, a closing side receiving portion, and an opening / closing member shaft. By integrally molding, the opening / closing member can be made compact, leading to cost reduction.

  In the present embodiment, the open side motion receiving portion 231a in FIG. 27 corresponds to the open side receiving portion, the close side motion receiving portion 231b in FIG. 27 corresponds to the close side receiving portion, and the support shaft 231e in FIG. Corresponds to the shaft.

(Solution 6)
6. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the load arm includes a load arm pull side receiving portion that receives a contraction movement of the load solenoid plunger, and an extension of the load solenoid plunger. A load arm push-side receiving portion that receives motion; a stopper portion that prevents contraction by the plunger of the opening / closing solenoid; and a load arm shaft that serves as a central axis of rotational motion of the load arm, and the load When the load arm pull-side receiving portion receives a contraction movement by the plunger of the load solenoid, the load arm rotates about the load arm shaft as a central axis, so that the stopper portion is a plunger of the opening / closing solenoid. While preventing the contraction motion by the load solenoid, the load solenoid push-side support for the extension motion by the plunger of the load solenoid. When the load arm receives the load, the load arm rotates about the load arm shaft as a central axis, so that the stopper portion is separated from the plunger of the open / close solenoid to remove the load applied to the open / close solenoid. . In this way, the load arm can smoothly convert the expansion / contraction motion of the load solenoid into a rotational motion and transmit it to the plunger of the opening / closing solenoid. Here, it is preferable that the load arm has a load arm pull side receiving portion, a load arm push side receiving portion, a stopper portion, and a load arm shaft which are integrally formed. By integrally molding, the load arm can be made compact, leading to cost reduction.

  In the present embodiment, the pull side motion receiving portion 600a in FIG. 27 corresponds to the load pull side receiving portion, the push side motion receiving portion 600b in FIG. 27 corresponds to the load push side receiving portion, and the stopper portion in FIG. 600c corresponds to the stopper portion, and the stepped shaft 600e in FIG. 27 corresponds to the load arm shaft.

(Solution 7)
The gaming machine according to Solution 1, wherein the driving unit is a stepping motor. In the case of a stepping motor, since the control of the rotation angle is determined according to the number of pulses, a fine opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member can be realized.

(Solution 8)
The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, since the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, the effects of the solving means 1 to 7 can be obtained in the pachinko gaming machine. As a basic configuration of this pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is driven into a game area (game area 37 in the present embodiment) in response to an operation of an operation means (in this embodiment, an operation handle 32), and the game ball that has been driven in Is displayed on the symbol display means (in this embodiment, the effect item 210 in the bonus item 210) on the condition that a winning is made in the starting port (in this embodiment, the first starting port 214, the second starting port 215) provided in the game area The apparatus 211) displays the variation of the symbol information, and stops the display result of the symbol information. In addition, when a profit granting state (a big hit gaming state) occurs, a big winning opening provided in the gaming area (this embodiment, the big winning opening 235) is opened in a predetermined manner so that a game ball can be won. Based on the winning, a game privilege (awarding a prize ball, writing a point on a magnetic card, etc.) is given to the player.

(Solution 9)
The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, since the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine, the effects of the solving means 1 to 7 can be obtained in the spinning-type gaming machine. As a basic configuration of this spinning machine, after a symbol information string composed of a plurality of symbol information (for example, a plurality of reel columns with a plurality of symbol information) is displayed in a variable manner, the display result of the symbol information is stopped and displayed. Fluctuation display means for starting, the fluctuation display of the symbol information is started based on the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or the elapse of a predetermined time Based on this, the variable display of symbol information is stopped. And it is provided with the profit provision state generation | occurrence | production means which generate | occur | produces a profit provision state (big hit game state) on the condition that symbol information becomes a predetermined specific display mode.

(Solution 10)
The gaming machine according to any one of Solution 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion gaming machine in which a pachinko gaming machine and a spinning-type gaming machine are fused.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, since the gaming machine is a fusion gaming machine, the effects of the solving means 1 to 7 can be obtained in the fusion gaming machine. As a basic configuration of the fusion gaming machine in which the pachinko gaming machine and the revolving-type gaming machine are fused, a symbol information string composed of a plurality of symbol information (for example, a plurality of reel rows with a plurality of symbols) is variably displayed. After that, it is provided with a fluctuation display means for stopping and displaying the display result of the symbol information, and starting the fluctuation display of the symbol information based on the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, The change display of the symbol information is stopped based on the operation of the stop button) or the elapse of a predetermined time. And it is provided with the profit grant state generation means which generates a profit grant state (big hit game state) on condition that the symbol information becomes a predetermined specific display mode, and by using the game ball as a game medium, A predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change, and a large amount of game balls are paid out when a profit granting state occurs.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to encourage the player's free idea and the player himself can find interest.

Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a pachinko machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 shows a main body frame 3 opened on one side of the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 and a front frame 4 opened on one side of the main body frame 3. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 separated from the front diagonally from the upper right front side, and FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1. 5 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the rear cover body 136 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 from the diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from the diagonally upper right rear. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the game board 5. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
[1. Overall configuration of pachinko machine]

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

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

On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge button 34 for discharging the game ball downward.
[1-2. Front frame configuration]

The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. A button 59 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.
[1-3. Configuration of locking device]

A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in the present embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. A cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 is provided so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.
[1-4. Configuration of game board mounting frame]

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 9). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into the various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part, and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A box mounting base 91 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. A sub-control board box 93 in which a sub-control board 92 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed is mounted on the box mounting base 91 and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 93. A main control board box 95 in which the main control board 94 is accommodated is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93 and the main control board box 95 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93, and the main control board box 95 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and mounted.
[1-5. Structure of body frame mechanism mounting body, ball tank and tank rail]

  A tank mounting portion 111, a rail mounting portion 112, a dispensing device mounting portion 113, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 114 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 111. The ball tank 114 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 114 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In addition, a discharge port 116 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 115 of the ball tank 114, and the bottom plate portion 115 is formed on an inclined surface inclined downward toward the discharge port 116. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 112 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 111 downward, and the rail component 117 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 so that the tank rail 118 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 111 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118. An inclined rail shelf 120 that is inclined downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8) is formed along the lower edge of the recess. An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 120 is used as a rail receiving portion 121.

  A rail constituting member 117 which is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 and constitutes the tank rail 118 includes a rear wall portion 122 which forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 112 and the front wall portion 119, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into a plurality of front and rear rows (two rows in the front and rear in this embodiment). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 117 is attached to the rail attaching portion 112 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 118 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 116 of the ball tank 114 (falling due to its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 118, the game balls follow the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 117 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game ball in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 122 of the rail component member 117. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 (rail mounting portion 112) is separated from the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In the present embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 120 that is the rear end of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall of the tank rail 118 are substantially flush with the rear wall of the ball tank 114. In other words, the tank rail 118 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory). .

Above the tank rail 118, a rectifying body 123 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 124. The rectifier 123 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.
[1-6. Configuration of payout device mounting portion and ball payout device]

  A vertically long paying device mounting portion 113 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 125 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 113 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 127 through which a payout motor 126 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 125 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 113. Yes.

  In a state where the ball payout device 125 is mounted in the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion that is substantially at the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. The rear end of the main body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the payout device mounting portion 113, the rear end of the rail shelf 120, the ball tank 114, the tank rail 118, and the ball payout device 125 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 125 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, and is unitized by mounting various components related to payout. The ball payout device 125 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

Although not shown, the ball payout device 125 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 118 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.
[1-7. Equipment on the lower rear of the main unit frame]

On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 130 that is assembled with a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 128 that operates the launching hammer, and the like, assembled on the mounting substrate 129. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 132 that accommodates the power supply board 131 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 133 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 132. A payout control board box 134 to be accommodated is mounted. The payout control board 133 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 94 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 126 is controlled.
[1-8. Configuration of rear cover body]

  The rear end portions of the display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) and the main control board box 95 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 113 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 136 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 137.

  The rear cover body 136 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 138 and a peripheral wall portion 139 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 138. Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the wall portion 139 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 formed at a total of three positions above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 142 having a hinge pin 141 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the other wall portion 139 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The elastic closing body 143 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 136, the hinge pins 141 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 142 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 136 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 141, and the elastic closing body 143 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The rear cover body 136 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 136 covers the entire display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 95 by the rear cover body 136. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 94 exposed to the upper part of the main control board box 95 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board) is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 95 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 136. The inspection connector 144 arranged on the main control board 94 is exposed at the lower part of the main control board box 95, and the inspection connector on the main control board 94 is closed with the rear cover body 136 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 144 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148 are provided in the rear cover body 136, and internal heat is released from the large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148. . In the present embodiment, the rear cover body 136 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 145 extending from the peripheral wall portion 139 to the rear wall portion 138, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 138 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 146 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 147 and a predetermined number of laterally rectangular heat radiation holes 148 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 138. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation hole 148 has a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 149 sealed by the seal screw (sealing member) of the main control board box 95. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 136 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 149 of the main control board box 95 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 148. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 136 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 149 of the main control board box 95 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 136 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in the present embodiment) of the upper wall portion 139c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 150 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 118 (the rear wall surface of the rail component member 117). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 150 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 150.

One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 152 of the distribution board 151, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, by forming the cord holder 150 integrally with the rear cover body 136 and holding the power cord, the power cord hangs when the pachinko machine 1 is transported and stored, or it may become an obstacle. The trouble which is caught can be prevented.
[1-9. Configuration of sphere derivatives for lower pan of rear side of main frame]

  A lower dish ball derivative 153 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear stepped portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 153 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the winning ball and rental ball passage of the ball dispensing device 125 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

In the present embodiment, a board box 155 that houses the interface board 154 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 153. The interface board 154 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 133, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 133. Electrical connection is possible.
[2. Configuration of game board and game area]

Next, various components provided in the game area 37 defined in the game board 5 will be described. FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the main part of the game area 37, and FIG. 12 is an explanatory view for explaining the movement of the game medium in the accessory 210. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the distributing means in the accessory 210, and FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing an opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230.
[2-1. Game board]

As described above, the game board 5 is provided with the guide rail 78 including the outer rail 76 and the inner rail 77, and the game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78.
[2-2. Game area]

In the game area 37, an accessory 210 is disposed at a substantially central portion thereof, and an effect display device 211 that is visible from the front is provided behind the accessory 210. A gate 212 is provided on the left side of the accessory 210, and a gate switch that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 212 is provided in the gate 212 although not shown.
[2-2-1. Variable winning device]

  In the game area 37, a variable prize device 213 is disposed below the center of the accessory 210. The variable winning device 213 includes a first start port 214 through which a game ball can be won from above, a second start port 215 provided below the first start port 214, and a game ball that has won the first start port 214. A first start port switch for detecting the game, a second start port switch for detecting a game ball won in the second start port 215, and a solenoid (not shown) disposed on both sides of the second start port 215. A pair of movable pieces 216 that can rotate as fulcrums are provided.

The second starting port 215 in this variable winning device 213 is normally blocked by the first starting port 214 positioned above and the movable pieces 216 positioned on both sides of the second starting port 215 so that the game ball cannot be won. In this state, the solenoid (not shown) is moved and rotated so that the pair of movable pieces 216 expands, and the game ball is controlled to an open state in which a prize can be won from the left and right directions. The opening / closing control of the movable piece 216 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 212 and is detected by the gate switch. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out based on the fact that a game ball wins the first start port 214 and is detected by the first start port switch. A predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out based on the fact that a game ball wins the second start port 215 and is detected by the second start port switch.
[2-2-2. General winning award etc.]

  Further, the game area 37 is provided with an out-port 217 at the bottom of the game area 37 for discharging game balls that have flowed down and did not win any of the prize-winning holes or prize-winning devices. The game area 37 is also provided with a plurality of general winning holes 218 through which game balls can be won from above, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning holes 218. . Note that the game ball won in the general prize opening 218 is detected by a general prize opening switch (not shown), and the game ball is won in the general prize opening 218 and detected by the general prize opening switch. A number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out.

Furthermore, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 219 is provided at an appropriate position, and the flow direction of the game ball is changed to change the game ball. The behavior is interesting.
[2-2-3. Character]

  As shown in the figure, the accessory 210 in the present embodiment is configured in a frame shape (frame shape) as a whole so that the effect display device 211 arranged on the rear side can be viewed from the front. The effect display device 211 is visible from the front. Further, the accessory 210 is provided with a transparent front plate 220 on the front surface of the frame, and a distribution space 221 of a predetermined scale is formed between the front plate 220 and the effect display device 211, and this front plate. The game area 37 on the front surface of the game board 5 and the distribution space 221 are separated from each other by 220, and the game balls are prevented from coming and going between the game area 37 and the distribution space 221.

  The accessory 210 has a decorative body imitating a rock or the like, and the model of the pachinko machine 1 or the game concept is characterized by the design of the accessory 210. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a game ball is regarded as a golf ball, and decorative objects corresponding to fairways, greens, cups, and the like are arranged in the distribution space 221 so as to give an image of a golf course as a whole. 210.

  An attacker device 230, which will be described later, is disposed on the upper edge portion of the accessory 210. The attacker device 230 closes the big prize opening 235 (see FIG. 12) through which a game ball can enter and the big prize opening 235. The opening / closing member 231 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and an attacker solenoid 324a and a stopper solenoid 324b (see FIG. 14) for opening / closing the opening / closing member 231 are configured. The attacker device 230 is provided with a count sensor 319 (see FIG. 14) that counts the game balls won in the grand prize opening 235 so that the game balls detected by the count sensor 319 enter the distribution space 221. It has become.

  In addition, when the game ball is randomly selected as “big hit”, “probable short hit” or “small win” by winning the game balls at the first start opening 214 or the second start opening 215, In response to the “hit”, the opening / closing member 231 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 is open, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out. It is like that.

  Here, “big hit” and “probable short win” mean that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is in an open state, and a predetermined number of game balls win the big winning opening 235 during that time, or open and close when a predetermined time elapses. The member 231 is closed and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 is repeated a plurality of times so that the game balls can easily win the big prize opening 235 and more game balls are paid out. One opening / closing operation of the member 231 is called one round. In particular, “probability short win” is shorter than the “big hit” in which the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state and the number of rounds that repeat the opening / closing operation is small (for example, 2 to 3 rounds). It is a “winning” where no game balls can enter.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of “big hit”, when a predetermined number, for example, 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, or for example, 30 seconds elapses as the predetermined time. The opening / closing member 231 is closed as one round, and the round is repeated, for example, 8 rounds or 16 rounds. Further, in the case of “probability short hit”, for example, 0.3 to 0.9 seconds (0.3 seconds is a time during which only one game ball can win (accept) for the open / close member 231. ), The open state and then the closed state, and this round is repeated, for example, 2 rounds. The “probable short win” is less likely to win the big winning opening 235 than the “big hit”, and the game There is little payout of the ball.

  The “small hit” means that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 performs the same opening / closing operation as the “probable short hit”. "And" small hits "are not easily distinguished.

  Furthermore, when the lottery results are “small hit” and “probable short win”, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 opens and closes for a short time and a small number of times compared to “big hit”. The effect image made up of symbols and the like is variably displayed on the display device 211, so that it is difficult to notice the opening / closing operation of the attacker device 230.

In the present embodiment, the probability that “big hit” and “probable short win” will be selected for “big hit” and “probable short win” are changed from the next lottery to a higher probability than the normal probability. It has “probable big hit” and “probable short hit” and “non-probable big hit” that does not change with high probability.
[2-2-3 (a). Guide shelf]

  Further, the accessory 210 is provided with a guide shelf 233 that guides the game ball supplied to the upper part of the accessory 210 to the left and right of the accessory 210 on the lower side of the attacker device 230 (see FIGS. 10 and 10). 12). The guide shelf 233 has a loose arc-shaped guide surface that is the highest directly below the attacker device 230, and is a decorative body imitating a rock in this embodiment.

The guide path on the right side in the figure guided by the guide shelf 233 is a flow path through which the game ball flows down the surface of the accessory 210, rather than inside the accessory 210. A plurality of obstacles 234 are arranged in a zigzag pattern so as to flow down. The contact portion of the obstacle portion 234 that comes into contact with the game ball uses a low resilience member, which will be described later, so that the game ball is prevented from splashing unnecessarily and flows smoothly. . The obstacle 234 is a decorative body imitating a rock that protrudes from the water surface in the middle of a waterfall, and the part of the low resilience member that comes into contact with the game ball is regarded as a fairway in a golf course. ing. It should be noted that the game medium that circulates through the guide path in which the obstacle 234 is arranged does not circulate into the distribution space 221 that enters from the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230.
[2-2-3 (b). Sorting device]

  In addition, a plurality of game ball channels are formed in the distribution space 221 in the accessory 210, and the game balls that have entered from the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230 are distributed to any of the channels. A device 240 is further provided. As shown in FIG. 13, the distribution device 240 receives a game ball that has entered from the big prize opening 235 and has a plurality of (three in this embodiment) through-holes 241 through which the game ball can pass. A perforated dish-shaped receiving portion 242, a guiding portion 243 that guides a game ball to each flow path corresponding to each through-hole 241 of the receiving portion 242, and a specific configuration is omitted, but the inclination of the receiving portion 242 It is comprised from the distribution drive means 244 (refer FIG. 14) which can be changed. In the present embodiment, the guiding portion 243 is disposed on the front surface of the effect display device 211 and at a position slightly lower than the upper edge portion thereof.

  Specifically, a first through hole 241a is formed in the front left side of the receiving portion 242, a second through hole 241b in the front right side, and a third through hole 241c in the center rear. In addition, the guide portions 243 corresponding to the through holes 241 correspond to the first guide holes 243 a and the second through holes 241 b that correspond to the first through holes 241 a and guide the game ball to the left edge portion inside the accessory 210. A second guiding portion 243b that guides the game ball to the right edge inside the accessory 210, and a third guiding portion 243c that corresponds to the third through hole 241c and guides the gaming ball to the approximate center of the accessory 210. .

  In this sorting apparatus 240, the receiving part 242 and the guiding part 243 are each formed of a light-transmitting (for example, transparent) material, and the game balls in the sorting apparatus 240 can be visually recognized from the outside. You can get a sense of expectation by showing the game balls that can be distributed. Note that the game ball supplied to the receiving unit 242 may be supplied so as to rotate in the circumferential direction within the receiving unit 242, and the game ball can be rotated like a roulette to enhance interest. .

Further, in this distribution device 240, the through holes 241 are arranged substantially equally in the circumferential direction of the receiving part 242 and are substantially the same size, so that when the receiving part 242 is in a substantially horizontal state, The probability that the game balls supplied to the receiving part 242 pass through the respective through holes 241 is 1/3, respectively, and the receiving part 242 is inclined by driving the distribution driving means 244, so that The probability of being distributed to the holes 241c is higher than that of the other through holes. Note that the arrangement of the through holes 241 may be changed or the sizes thereof may be different from each other, whereby the probabilities of the game balls passing through the respective through holes 241 can be made different from each other.
[2-2-3 (c). Jumping device]

  The accessory 210 is provided with various gimmicks that entertain the player by giving various movements to the game balls distributed to the respective flow paths by the distribution device 240 according to the respective flow paths. As one of them, a jumping device 250 capable of jumping a game ball is provided. In this embodiment, the jumping device 250 jumps the game ball using the kinetic energy of the game ball itself. The driving force by is not required.

  The jumping device 250 includes a first jumping device 250a that jumps the game ball by causing the moving direction of the game ball that rolls at a predetermined speed to be in contact with the horizontal direction or more, and repels the game ball with a highly repulsive member. The second jump device 250b and the third jump device 250c that cause the game ball to jump are included. In the present embodiment, the jumping device 250 is disposed on the front surface and in the vicinity of the lower edge of the effect display device 211, and the first jumping device 250a and the second jumping device 250b are separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the left-right direction. The third jump device 250c is disposed in the vicinity of the second jump device 250b.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the first jumping device 250 a is formed of a decorative body simulating a rock, and has a curved guide surface 251 having a predetermined width that allows the game ball to roll and is opened upward. If the game ball is supplied to the guide surface 251 at a predetermined initial speed, the game ball rolls along the guide surface 251 and is released from its open end so as to jump. Can be done.

  Moreover, the 2nd jump device 250b and the 3rd jump device 250c have the repulsive surface 252 formed in the substantially plane so that a game ball may collide (contact | abut) to this repulsive surface 252 so that it may show in figure. The game ball can be jumped by the repulsive force of the highly repulsive member, and the speed and moving direction of the game ball supplied to each of the second jump device 250b and the third jump device 250c, the jump destination of the game ball, etc. The direction and angle of each rebound surface 252 are appropriately selected according to the conditions.

  The second jumping device 250b and the third jumping device 250c are one decorative body imitating a rock, and their rebound surfaces 252 are regarded as fairways on a golf course. In addition, in the decorative body having the second jump device 250b and the third jump device 250c, one of the obstacle portions 234 arranged in the guide path through which the game ball flowing out from the right guide shelf 233 flows down is integrally formed. Is formed.

The first jump device 250a is connected to a guide slope 253 that receives the game balls distributed to the first guide portion 243a in the sorting device 240 and supplies the game balls to the end opposite to the open end of the guide surface 251. A predetermined amount of kinetic energy is applied by rolling and dropping the game ball on the guide slope 253, and the game ball is surely jumped by the first jump device 250a. In addition, an elastic member such as a rubber or a spring (made of metal, resin, etc.) can be used as the high resilience member as appropriate. In this embodiment, a highly repellent resin is used.
[2-2-3 (d). stage]

  Further, it is assumed that a predetermined movement is given to the game balls that have entered the distribution space 221 to enter the player 210 to entertain the player, and at the lower edge of the player 210 and the first jump device 250a. And a second jumping device 250b, and further includes a stage 260 that can roll the game ball in the left-right and front-rear directions.

  The stage 260 attenuates the kinetic energy of the game ball supplied in the circulation space 221 of the accessory 210, and allows the game ball to roll in the front-rear and left-right directions, and the first stage 261. And a second stage 262 having a predetermined width and allowing the game ball to roll in the left-right direction.

  The first stage 261 includes a capture rolling surface 263 (see FIG. 11) formed in a fan shape in plan view, and a first receiving port 264 that opens on the capture rolling surface 263, and captures rolling. The front surface 263 has a loose arc shape in which the center in the left-right direction is recessed when viewed from the front, and is composed of a plurality of rolling surfaces with different heights (three in this embodiment). A first receiving port 264 is provided substantially at the center of the rolling surface. The first stage 261 is regarded as green on a golf course, and the first receiving port 264 corresponds to a cup provided on the green. The capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261 is formed of a low resilience member so that the kinetic energy of the game ball that has come into contact (collision) can be attenuated. In addition, the game ball received in the first receiving port 264 on the catching rolling surface 263 is returned to the game area 37 so as not to be related to the game state control after being detected by the discharge sensor 322 (see FIG. 14). Without being discharged, it is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 1.

  The first stage 261 attenuates the kinetic energy of the supplied game ball by its physical deformation, thereby preventing the game ball from bouncing and bouncing on the capture rolling surface 263. The game ball can be rolled along the surface shape, and the supplied game ball flows from the upper rolling surface to the lower rolling surface. It further flows down from the moving surface to the second stage 262. Near the center of the second stage 262, a second receiving port 265 is provided. After the game ball that has not been received by the first receiving port 264 is received and detected by the discharge sensor 322, the first receiving port 265 is provided. As in the case of H.264, it is discharged outside the pachinko machine 1 without returning to the game area 37 so as not to be involved in the game state control.

  The capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261 is assumed to attenuate the kinetic energy of the game ball by its physical deformation, so that “viscoelastic rubber or resin”, “foamed rubber or resin” is used. ”,“ Containing liquid or viscous fluid ”,“ containing gel-like substance ”,“ containing powder or granular material ”,“ nonwoven fabric ”,“ moquette ”,“ pile woven material or pile ” In this embodiment, for example, “Hanenite (registered trademark)” of Inner and Outer Rubber Co., Ltd. is used.

On the other hand, the second stage 262 allows the game ball flowing down from the first stage 261 to roll, and the shape of the rolling surface thereof is an arc shape opened upward, and a loose arc at the center portion in particular. The shape of the game ball is easy to roll in the left-right direction.
[2-2-3 (e). Mini stage]

  Furthermore, in the circulation space 221 of the accessory 210, a game ball that is disposed above the third jumping device 250c and released (dropped) from the end of the second guiding portion 243b in the sorting device 240 is temporarily received. In addition, a shelf-like mini stage 270 is provided that attenuates the kinetic energy and causes the third jumping device 250c to drop and supply the kinetic energy. The mini-stage 270 is capable of contacting a game ball supplied from above, and has an inclined surface 271 made of a low resilience member, and an outflow portion 272 provided near the lower end of the inclined surface 271 to allow the game ball to flow downward. It has. The outflow portion 272 is a hole through which a game ball can pass. By passing the game ball through the outflow portion 272, the kinetic energy in the horizontal direction of the game ball can be eliminated. It can be dropped stably.

  In this mini stage 270, when the game ball supplied from above comes into contact with the inclined surface 271, the kinetic energy is attenuated by the low resilience member constituting the inclined surface 271, and almost the upper surface of the inclined surface 271 is bounced. Without receiving the game ball without rolling, the game ball is rolled along the inclination of the inclined surface 271 to the outflow portion 272 disposed at the lower end thereof, and the game ball is caused to flow out downward from the outflow portion 272. is there. That is, the game ball falling by the mini stage 270 is received once and then supplied downward, so that the movement of the game ball can be accented and the movement can be enjoyed.

  In addition, since the kinetic energy of the game ball is attenuated by the mini stage 270 and can be supplied to the third jump device 250c, the kinetic energy of the game ball supplied to the third jump device 250c is homogenized. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of uneven jumping of the game ball.

  The mini stage 270 is a decorative body imitating the whole as a rock and the inclined surface 271 as a fairway, and an obstacle 234 disposed in a guide path where game balls flowing out from the right guide shelf 233 flow down. It is formed integrally with one of the above.

  Note that the mini stage 270 may be movable in the vertical direction within the circulation space 221 of the accessory 210, thereby changing the height difference between the mini stage 270 and the third jumping device 250c. The kinetic energy of the game ball supplied to the third jump device 250c changes, and the flight distance of the game ball jumping from the third jump device 250c to the first stage 261 can be changed. The probability of entering the guide hole 264 of the one stage 261 can be changed, and it can be more interesting.

  In the accessory 210 of the present embodiment, the sorting device 240 is arranged at the upper edge of the effect display device 211, and the jumping device 250 and the stage 260 are arranged at the lower edge of the effect display device 211. By providing a predetermined height difference between the device 240 and the jumping device 250 or the stage 260, a predetermined kinetic energy can be applied to the game ball flowing down (falling) between them using gravity. The kinetic energy due to the height difference between them is selected so that the game ball becomes a desired jump in each jump device 250.

Further, in the case of the accessory 210 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result drawn by winning a game ball at the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 is “probability short hit”, the distribution device 240 By driving the minute driving means 244, the game balls won in the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230 can be distributed to the special flow path, and the game balls are won in the big prize opening 235 at the time of "probability short hit". As a result, the rate at which game balls are received in the first receiving port 264 is increased.
[2-2-3 (f). The flow of game balls in the game]

  Next, the flow of game balls in the accessory 210 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 12, when a game ball wins a big winning opening 235 of an attacker device 230, which will be described later, disposed on the upper part of the accessory 210, the game ball is sent to the receiving unit 242 of the sorting device 240 and received by the receiving unit 242. From any of the three through holes 241 drilled in the bottom of the guide hole 241, it is sent to the guide portion 243 corresponding to the through hole 241.

  First, when a game ball passes through the first through hole 241a and is distributed to the first guide portion 243a in the sorting device 240, the game ball flows to the left along the first guide portion 243a. The game ball passed to the induction slope 253 suddenly increases its speed due to gravitational acceleration, and passes along the induction slope 253. Rolling toward the first jumping device 250a connected downward. Then, in the first jumping device 250a, the first jumping device 250a is guided by the curved guide surface 251 and the movement direction is changed upward, so that the first jump device 250a jumps so as to jump from the open end of the guide surface 251.

  Then, the game ball jumped from the first jump device 250a jumps over the first stage 261 and jumps to the second jump device 250b arranged on the front side of the effect display device 211 and in the vicinity of the right edge. The second jumping device 250b has such an angle that the rebounding surface 252 causes the rebounding game ball to jump onto the first stage 261 when the game ball jumping from the first jumping device 250a is repelled. The game ball that has jumped from the first jumping device 250a jumps by the second jumping device 250b and falls onto the first stage 261 to form the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261. The flow of the game ball is supplied to the first stage 261 with little repulsion by the member (first jump flow path).

  Thereby, in this first jump flow path, the game ball jumps over the first stage 261 and then jumps by the second jump device 250b and is placed on the first stage 261. It is possible to make the game ball move with an unprecedented dynamic feeling that jumps over the first stage 261 as an opportunity to guide to the first starting port 214, it becomes possible to make it hard to get tired, and the interest is reduced Can be suppressed. In addition, since the game ball jumps over the first stage 261, it is possible to make the player feel that the game ball is not placed on the first stage 261 and is not guided to the first start port 214, and the entertainment can be reduced for a moment. Then, it is possible to enhance the interest by jumping with the second jumping device 250b and placing it on the first stage 261, making it possible to make the player more excited and thrilling, and to enhance the excitement-rich interest. can do.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second through hole 241b and is distributed to the second guide portion 243b in the sorting device 240, the game ball flows to the right along the second guide portion 243b. Rolls to the end of the stage and falls from the right end to the mini stage 270 disposed below. The game ball that has dropped onto the inclined surface 271 of the mini stage 270 is received by the inclined surface 271 with almost no repulsion by the low-repulsive member that forms the inclined surface 271, and moves downward along the inclined surface 271. Roll. And it falls toward the 3rd jump apparatus 250c from the outflow part 272 provided in the lower end of the inclined surface 271. FIG.

  The angle of the rebound surface 252 of the third jumping device 250c is such that when the game ball dropped from the mini stage 270 is repelled, the repelled game ball jumps onto the first stage 261. The game ball that has dropped through the outflow portion 272 of the mini stage 270 jumps by the third jumping device 250c and falls onto the first stage 261 to form the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261. The flow of the game ball is supplied to the first stage 261 with little repulsion by the sex member (second jumping flow path).

  As a result, in the second jump flow path, the game ball is placed on the mini stage 270 in the middle of the fall of the game ball falling downward, so that the fall of the game ball once stops and becomes a quiet movement. When it flows out of 270, it falls again and becomes a fast movement, and it can make the movement of a game ball with an unprecedented and dynamic feeling jumping with the third jumping device 250c and mounting on the first stage 261, The interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the third through hole 241c and is distributed to the third guide portion 243c in the sorting device 240, the game ball is discharged from the third guide portion 243c as the flow of the game ball. In the middle of the accessory 210, the front surface of the effect display device 211 falls at a stretch toward the first stage 261, and is almost formed by the low-repulsive member that forms the capture rolling surface 263 of the first stage 261. The flow is such that it is supplied to the first stage 261 without repulsion (special flow path).

  Thereby, in this special flow path, unlike the above-described first jump flow path and the second jump flow path, the game ball is dropped and supplied to the first stage 261 all at once without jumping. It becomes possible to give a sense that the opportunity has come, and it can be more interesting.

  By the way, the game balls that have entered from the winning prize opening 235 are supplied onto the first stage 261 regardless of the flow path, but the game balls that are supplied to the first stage 261 via the special flow path are Since there is almost no kinetic energy in the left-right direction, the probability of being received by the first guide port 264 on the first stage 261 increases. On the other hand, the game ball supplied to the first stage 261 via the first jump channel or the second jump channel has a relatively large kinetic energy in the left-right direction. It becomes easy to roll and the probability of being received in the first receiving port 264 is reduced. As a result, when the game balls are distributed to the special flow path, the probability of being received by the first receiving port 264 is increased.

On the other hand, if the game ball is not received in the first receiving port 264 in the first stage 261, it flows down from the first stage 261 to the second stage 262, and after rolling on the second stage 262, It is received into the second receiving port 265 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 without returning to the game area 37 again.
[2-2-4. Attacker device]

Next, an opening / closing mechanism for opening or closing the special winning opening 235 will be described. In addition to the above-described attacker solenoid 324a, stopper solenoid 324b, and opening / closing member 231, the attacker device 230 includes an opening / closing arm 500 and a stopper arm 600 as shown in FIG.
[2-2-4 (a). Attacker solenoid]

The attacker solenoid 324a includes a plunger 324ap that can be expanded and contracted, and a return spring 324as that is a return spring of the plunger 324ap is attached to the plunger 324ap. When excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a is started, the plunger 324ap is driven to the left in FIG. 27A (hereinafter referred to as "the contraction motion by the plunger 324ap"), and the return spring 324as is compressed. On the other hand, when the excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a is stopped, the plunger 324ap is driven rightward in FIG. 27A by the restoring force of the compressed return spring 324as (hereinafter referred to as "extension motion by the plunger 324ap"). ), Return to the original position. In this way, the expansion and contraction movement by the plunger 324ap is performed. This expansion / contraction motion is transmitted to the open / close arm 500 by a plunger head 324apa formed at the tip of the plunger 324ap. Note that the position of the plunger 324ap shown in FIG.
[2-2-4 (b). Opening and closing arm]

  The open / close arm 500 to which the expansion / contraction motion of the plunger 324ap is transmitted includes a pull side motion receiving portion 500a and a push side motion receiving portion 500b that receive the expansion / contraction motion, and a motion transmission portion 500c that transmits the received expansion / contraction motion to the opening / closing member 231. Are integrally formed on the stepped shaft 500e via a plate-shaped opening / closing arm body 500d having an L shape. Stepped portions 500f are respectively provided at both ends of the stepped shaft 500e.

  When excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a is started, contraction movement by the plunger 324ap is started. The pull side motion receiving portion 500a that receives this contraction motion is pulled by the plunger head 324apa in the direction of the attacker solenoid 324a. For this reason, the open / close arm 500 rotates about the stepped shaft 500e in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27A, and then the open / close arm main body 500d is connected to the over-rotation prevention unit 230a provided in the attacker device 230. Stop by interfering. This counterclockwise rotational motion is transmitted to the opening / closing member 231 by the motion transmitting portion 500c.

On the other hand, when the excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a is stopped, the extension movement by the plunger 324ap is started. The push-side motion receiving portion 500b that receives this extension motion is pushed by the plunger head 324apa in a direction opposite to the direction of the attacker solenoid 324a. Therefore, the opening / closing arm 500 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 27A with the stepped shaft 500e as the central axis. This clockwise rotational motion is transmitted to the opening / closing member 231 by the motion transmitting portion 500c. Thus, the open / close arm 500 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise around the stepped shaft 500e as the central axis in accordance with the expansion and contraction movement by the plunger 324ap. This rotational motion is transmitted to the opening / closing member 231 by the opening / closing arm 500. The stepped portions 500f provided at both ends of the stepped shaft 500e are respectively inserted into bearing portions (not shown) provided in the attacker device 230, so that the rotational movement of the opening / closing arm 500 is smoothly applied to the opening / closing member 231. Communicated.
[2-2-4 (c). Opening and closing member]

  In the opening / closing member 231 to which the rotational movement of the opening / closing arm 500 is transmitted, an opening side movement receiving portion 231a and a closing side movement receiving portion 231b that receive this rotation movement are integrally formed with the opening / closing member main body 231c. The opening / closing member main body 231c is provided with a boss hole 231d, and a support shaft 231e is inserted into the boss hole 231d. The opening / closing member main body 231c is also provided with a restricting portion 231f, and the restricting portion 231f restricts the maximum rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 (the angle at which the game ball is most likely to win the big winning opening 235).

  When excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a is started, contraction movement by the plunger 324ap is started, and the open / close arm 500 rotates counterclockwise about the stepped shaft 500e as a central axis. The open side motion receiving portion 231a that receives this counterclockwise rotational motion is moved upward by the motion transmitting portion 500c in FIG. 27 (a). For this reason, the opening / closing member 231 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 27A with the support shaft 231e as the central axis, and then the restricting portion 231f interferes with the restricted portion 230b provided in the attacker device 230. Stop (At this time, the game ball is most likely to win the big prize opening 235). The clockwise winning opening 235 is opened by this clockwise rotational movement.

On the other hand, when the excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a is stopped, the extension movement by the plunger 324ap is started, and the open / close arm 500 rotates clockwise about the stepped shaft 500e as a central axis. The closing side motion receiving portion 231b that receives this clockwise rotational motion is pushed downward in FIG. 27A by the motion transmitting portion 500c. For this reason, the opening / closing member 231 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 27A around the support shaft 231e, and then the opening / closing member main body 231c interferes with the regulated portion 230c provided in the attacker device 230. (At this time, the game ball can no longer enter the big prize opening 235). The prize winning opening 235 is closed by this counterclockwise rotational movement. In this manner, the opening / closing member 231 rotates in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction about the support shaft 231e through the rotational movement of the opening / closing arm 500 in accordance with the expansion / contraction movement by the plunger 324ap. Thereby, the special winning opening 235 is opened or closed. The support shafts 231e inserted into the boss holes 231d are respectively inserted into bearing portions (not shown) provided in the attacker device 230, so that the opening / closing member 231 is smoothly rotated.
[2-2-4 (d). Wrench seal]

Further, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, a wrench seal 232 having a lenticular lens provided on the printing surface is affixed to the opening / closing member 231. The wrench seal 232 has a plurality of images in accordance with the pitch of the lenticular lens so that the player can see the change in the image displayed on the printing surface depending on the angle (line-of-sight angle) at which the player views the opening / closing member 231. It is printed on the printing surface as a composite image.
[2-2-4 (e). Stopper solenoid]

The stopper solenoid 324b includes a plunger 324bp that can be expanded and contracted, and a return spring 324bs that is a return spring of the plunger 324bp is attached to the plunger 324bp. When excitation to the stopper solenoid 324b is started, the plunger 324bp is driven to the left in FIG. 27A (hereinafter referred to as “the contraction motion by the plunger 324bp”), and the return spring 324bs is compressed. On the other hand, when the excitation to the stopper solenoid 324b is stopped, the plunger 324bp is driven rightward in FIG. 27A by the restoring force of the compressed return spring 324bs (hereinafter referred to as "extension motion by the plunger 324bp"). ), Return to the original position. Thus, the expansion and contraction movement by the plunger 324 bp is performed. This expansion / contraction motion is transmitted to the stopper arm 600 by a plunger head 324 bpa formed at the tip of the plunger 324 bp. Note that the position of the plunger 324 bp shown in FIG.
[2-2-4 (f). Stopper arm]

  The stopper arm 600 to which the expansion / contraction motion of the plunger 324bp is transmitted is transmitted to the pull side motion receiving portion 600a and the push side motion receiving portion 600b that receive this expansion / contraction motion, and the received expansion / contraction motion of the plunger 324ap of the above-described attacker solenoid 324a. A stopper portion 600c that transmits to the plunger head 324apa formed at the tip is integrally formed on the stepped shaft 600e via a plate-like stopper arm main body 600d. Stepped portions 600f are provided at both ends of the stepped shaft 600e.

  When excitation to the stopper solenoid 324b is started, contraction movement by the plunger 324bp is started. The pull side movement receiving portion 600a that receives this contraction movement is pulled in the direction of the stopper solenoid 324b by the plunger head 324bpa. Therefore, the stopper arm 600 rotates around the stepped shaft 600e in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27A, and then the stopper arm main body 600d is connected to the over-rotation preventing unit 230d provided in the attacker device 230. Stop by interfering. This counterclockwise rotational movement is transmitted to the plunger head 324apa by the stopper portion 600c, and the plunger 324ap is pushed out in a direction opposite to the direction of the attacker solenoid 324a (load is applied to the attacker solenoid 324a).

On the other hand, when the excitation to the stopper solenoid 324b is stopped, the extension movement by the plunger 324bp is started. The push-side motion receiving portion 600b that receives this extension motion is pushed out by the plunger head 324bpa in the direction opposite to the direction of the stopper solenoid 324b. For this reason, the stopper arm 600 rotates around the stepped shaft 600e in the clockwise direction in FIG. 27A, and then the stopper arm main body 600d interferes with the over-rotation preventing portion 230e provided in the attacker device 230. Stop by doing. This clockwise rotational movement is a movement in which the stopper portion 600c moves away from the plunger 324ap (removes the load applied to the attacker solenoid 324a). The stepped portions 600f provided at both ends of the stepped shaft 600e are respectively inserted into bearing portions (not shown) provided in the attacker device 230, so that the stopper arm 600 is smoothly rotated.
[3. Main board and peripheral board]

  Next, the main board 310 and the peripheral board 311 provided on the rear side of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration of the pachinko machine 1.

The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).
[3-1. Main board]

The main board 310 includes a main control board 94 and a payout control board 133. The main control board 94 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 133. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 94 and information such as input signals.
[3-1-1. Main control board]

On the main control board 94, detection signals from a gate sensor 317, a start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b), a count sensor 319, a general winning port sensor 321 and a discharge sensor 322 are received. Entered. On the other hand, the main control board 94 outputs drive signals to the start port solenoid 323, the attack solenoid 324a, the stopper solenoid 324b, the special symbol display 325, and the like. Since the excitation signals (drive signals) to the start port solenoid 323, the attack solenoid 324a, and the stopper solenoid 324b are ON / OFF signals, the excitation signals (drive signals) to the start port solenoid 323, the attack solenoid 324a, and the stopper solenoid 324b. ) Is one each, for a total of three. Drive control of the start port solenoid 323, the attacker solenoid 324a, and the stopper solenoid 324b is performed by these three excitation signals (drive signals).
[3-1-2. Dispensing control board]

  The payout control board 133 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 133 processes the command signal input from the main control board 94 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 125. Thereby, the ball payout device 125 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 94 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 133 to the main control board 94.
[3-2. Peripheral board]

On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338 and a waveform control board 339 in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 94 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.
[3-2-1. Sub-integrated board]

The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bidirectional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 with each input / output interface. The sub-integrated board 336 can output a driving signal to the sorting driving means 244 for tilting the receiving portion 242 of the sorting device 240 in the accessory 210, and the lottery result by the start winning is “probable short hit”. At this time, based on a predetermined control command transmitted from the main control board 94, the distribution driving means 244 is driven to make it easy to distribute the game balls won in the big prize opening 235 to the special flow path. The rate at which game balls can be received in one receiving port 264 can be increased.
[3-2-2. Lighting control board]

A decoration lamp 354 including the side decoration device 52 and the like is mainly connected to the first illumination control board 337 connected to the sub-integration board 336. From the sub-integration board 336 to the illumination control board 337. When the lighting signal of the decoration lamp 354 is transmitted to the electric lamp control circuit 337, the lighting control board 337 performs a process of lighting the decoration lamp 354. An effect lamp 355 is connected to the second lighting control board 338 together with the effect display device 211. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 211 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 receives this and performs a process of actually operating the effect display device 211. The lighting control boards 337 and 338 include CPUs 357 and 358 as central processing units, ROMs 370 and 371 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively.
[3-2-3. Waveform control board]

  The waveform control board 339 includes a central processing unit 359, a ROM 372 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 375 as a readable / writable memory. In addition to an audible sound wave as an acoustic output, an inaudible ultrasonic wave The process which produces | generates and transmits / receives waveform signals, such as these, is performed. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

Although not shown in the present embodiment, the count sensor 319 that detects a game ball entering the distribution space 221 in the accessory 210 and the discharge sensor 322 that detects the game ball discharged from the distribution space 221 are omitted. A ball clogging alarm is provided that compares the number of game balls that have entered the distribution space 221 with the number of game balls that have been discharged, and notifies the ball clogging if the number does not match.
[4. Various control processes]

Next, various control processes executed by the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process at the time of power-off occurrence, FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer interruption process, and FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation start process, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a hit determination process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing display pattern setting process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing process, and FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game starting process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process, and FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a small hit game process. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the special winning opening opening process, FIG. 29 is a schematic view showing the driving state of the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b, and FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize closing process.
[4-1. Main processing]

  When the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the main process is started. When this main process is started, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 executes a power-on process in step S1001. In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the RAM 316 is normal (is a set value when a power failure occurs). If the backup data is normal, a process (recovery process) for returning to the power failure state is executed according to the backup data stored in the RAM 316. On the other hand, if the backup data is abnormal, the RAM 316 is cleared and device settings around the CPU (normal initial setting: interrupt timing setting, etc.) are performed.

  If the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current game state is stored in the RAM 316 as backup data. In the power-on process, when the RAM erase switch for instructing clearing of the backup data stored in the RAM 316 is on, the RAM 316 is cleared and normal initialization is performed, and no backup data is stored in the RAM 316. Sometimes the RAM 316 is cleared and normal initialization is performed.

  In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main control board 94 is activated to the sub-integrated board 336 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the sub integrated board 336 that the main control board 94 has been activated. In addition, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, the backup data is stored in the RAM 316, and when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started again, the power is supplied. Processing at the time of execution is executed.

  Subsequent to step S1001, the CPU 314 starts a loop process for repeatedly executing each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the CPU 102 first determines whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected in step S1002. In this embodiment, the power supply voltage used in the pachinko machine 1 is generated by a power supply board (not shown). That is, since a plurality of types of devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1 operate with different power supply voltages, the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage by the power supply board, and then each device To supply. Therefore, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure notice signal indicating that the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main control board 94 is stopped. Sent.

  Then, when a power failure warning signal is detected by the CPU 314 mounted on the main control board 94 in step S1002, the process proceeds to step S1003 and processing at the time of power interruption occurrence is executed. This power-off process is performed when the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board after a power failure is restored (24V in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as “recovery”), and the operation of the gaming machine is performed before the power failure. In order to start from this state, the state at the time of occurrence of a power failure is stored in the RAM 316 as backup data. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, the power failure occurrence processing is not an interrupt processing, but a main processing (main control processing) as a branch processing executed depending on whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected immediately after the start of the loop. ) Is embedded in.

If the power failure warning signal is not detected in step S1002, that is, if the power from the external power supply is normally supplied, the process proceeds to step S1004 and random number update processing 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game. I do. The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.
[4-2. Processing when power is cut off]

  Next, the process at the time of power failure occurrence will be described. When the power interruption occurrence process is started, as shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed in step S1101. In subsequent step S1102, the checksum of the RAM 316 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 316. This checksum is used to check whether or not the contents of the RAM 316 prior to the power failure are retained at the time of power recovery.

Subsequently, in step S1103, a specified value indicating that the process at the time of power interruption has been performed is set in a backup flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 316. When the above processing is completed, the process proceeds to step S1104, access to the RAM 316 is prohibited, and an infinite loop is entered to prepare for stopping power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power interruption”), the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption has started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, the above-described processing may not be able to return from the infinite loop. In order to avoid such adverse effects, in this embodiment, a watchdog timer is provided, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to a momentary power failure and this infinite loop is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 314 is activated in the same process as when the power is turned on.
[4-3. Timer interrupt processing]

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. In this embodiment, timer interrupt processing is executed every 4 ms. When the timer interrupt process is started, as shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 executes the register saving process in step S1201, and then proceeds to the sensor input process in the subsequent step S1202. In step S1202, detection of the above-described sensors (gate sensor 317, start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b), count sensor 319, general winning port sensor 321, discharge sensor 322, etc.) is detected. A process for monitoring the signal is executed.

  In the subsequent payout operation process in step S1203, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 133 to pay out the game ball is set based on the signal detected in the sensor input process in step S1202. In the random number update process 1 in the next step S1204, a process for updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well.

  Further, in the game process of the next step S1205, a process of controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to the progress state of the game is executed. Then, in the normal symbol game in the subsequent step S1206, control processing related to the normal symbol display (not shown) is executed. In the next ordinary electric accessory game in step S1207, processing for opening / closing control of the movable piece 216 is executed. Further, in the special symbol game in step S1208, control for displaying the special symbol display 325 in a variable manner is executed based on the processing result of the game process in step S1205.

  Furthermore, in the special electric accessory game of step S1209, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 231 is executed by controlling the attacker solenoid 324. In the next command transmission output process of step S1210, a process of transmitting the control command set in the game process of step S1205 to the sub-integrated board 336 is executed. In this command transmission output process, a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1001 in FIG. 15) to the sub integrated board 336 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started. Done.

  In the I / O port output process in the next step S1211, a process for outputting a status signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer on the hall side), a special figure start memory lamp (not shown) A process of outputting a drive signal is executed. Then, when the processing from step S1202 to step S1211 is executed, the processing proceeds to step S1212, the register restoration processing is executed, and the processing ends.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 in the random number update process 1 in step S1204 and the random number update process 2 in step S1004 in the main process will be briefly described. In this embodiment, as the various random numbers used in the game, the big hit determination random numbers used for the big hit determination such as “big hit” and “probable short win”, the lottery probability that the “big hit” and “probable short win” are drawn. Random number change random number used for determining whether or not to have high probability, small hit determination random number used for small hit determination of “small hit”, and change display pattern of special symbol displayed on special symbol display 325 There are random display pattern random numbers, etc. used to

Among these random numbers, in the random number update process 1, a big hit determination random number, a probability change random number, and the like are updated. That is, the random number used for generating the big hit gaming state by “big hit” or “probability short win” is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing so, the probability (probability to determine “big hit”, probability to determine “probability short win”) in a predetermined period in each random number can be made constant, which is disadvantageous to the player. Can be prevented. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the variable display pattern random number and the like are updated. Note that the random numbers updated on the main control board 94 are not limited to those described above. In the random number update processing 2, an initial big hit determination random number that starts counting next when the counter that updates the big hit determination random number makes one round. The initial value determination random number for determining the value is also updated.
[4-4. Functional configuration in game processing]

  Next, a functional configuration realized as a game program and an example of specific game contents using those configurations will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the main board 310 has a start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor) that detects winning of a game ball to the first start port 214 and the second start port 215. 318b), a random number generator 411 for generating a predetermined random number as a lottery means based on the detection signal, and as a privilege that the player has an advantage according to the random number generated by the random number generator 411, for example, "big hit" If it is determined by the determination unit 412 that whether or not a “winning” such as “probability short win” is to be granted, and the determination unit 412 determines that a privilege is to be granted, If the privilege selected by the privilege selection unit 413 for selecting which of the benefits of “probability short win” is granted and the privilege selected by the privilege selection unit 413 is “probable short win”, the variably displayed effect image If “probable short win” is given before the “success” is displayed, and the selected privilege is “hit”, the privilege granting means 414 for giving “hit” after the effected image displayed in a variable manner is stopped. If the privilege given by the privilege granting means 414 is “probability big hit” or “probability short win” when the lottery probability that “big hit” or “probable short win” is lottery is a normal probability, If it is determined that the lottery probability is changed to a higher probability than the normal probability, and the lottery probability is higher than the normal probability, and if it is `` non-probable big hit '', then the lottery probability is changed to the normal probability If it is determined by the probability change determination means 415 and the probability change determination means 415 that the lottery probability is to be changed, the lottery probability is determined by the probability change determination means 415 after the end of the “big hit” or “probability short win” grant. According to In which and a probability changing unit 416 for.

  The main board 310 controls excitation start or stop of excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b for opening and closing the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 in accordance with the privilege given by the privilege giving means 414. An opening / closing control unit 417, and a command transmission unit 418 for transmitting information from the random number generation unit 411, the success / failure determination unit 412, the privilege selection unit, and the privilege grant unit 414 to the peripheral board 311 as control commands are further provided. .

  Further, if the hit determination means 412 does not give “winning” to the main board 310, that is, if it is determined to be “lost”, it is determined whether or not “small hit” is given according to the small hit determination random number. Small privilege determining means 419 and small privilege granting means that grants “small hit” before the effect image displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed when it is determined by the small privilege granting means 419 to give “small hit”. 420 is further provided. The small hit determination random number may be generated by the random number generation means 411, or if it is determined to be “lost” by the success / failure determination means 412, it may be generated by a random number determination means provided separately. Also good.

On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 changes the effect image displayed on the effect display device 211 according to the command receiving means for receiving the control command transmitted from the main board 310 and the control command transmitted from the main board 310. After the display, the effect display control means 432 for stopping and displaying the effect image suggesting the lottery result based on the generated random number and the vibration driving means 244 for controlling the tilt driving of the receiving unit 242 of the distribution device 240 are controlled. Minute control means 433. When the privilege selected by the privilege selection unit 413 is “probable short hit”, the distribution control unit 433 receives a game ball that has entered the distribution space 221 of the accessory 210 from the big prize opening 235 of the attacker device 230. The distribution driving means 244 for tilting the receiving portion 242 of the distribution device 240 is controlled so that only one is guided to the special flow path whose rate of reception into the first receiving port 264 is increased.
[4-5. Game processing]

  Next, game processing will be described. When this game process is started, as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 in step S1301. . Specifically, it is determined whether the start port sensor 318 (first start port sensor 318a, second start port sensor 318b) is turned on and a detection signal is output, and the detection signal is output from the start port sensor 318. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, the process proceeds to step S1302. If it is determined in step S1301 that the start port sensor 318 has been turned on, various random numbers (such as a big hit determination random number, a continuous number determination random number, a probability change determination random number, a variable display pattern random number, a small hit determination random number) are acquired. .

  In step S1301, when a game ball enters the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 and obtains a predetermined random number, in the subsequent step S1302, the value of the reserved ball number counter provided in the RAM 316 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is less than 4. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S1303, and a starting storage storing process for storing the predetermined random number acquired in step S1301 in the RAM 316 as a storage unit is performed. If the start port sensor 318 is not ON in step S1301 and if the value of the retained ball number counter is 4 or more in step S1302, the start storage storing process is not executed.

  In the start memory storing process in step S1303, a process of adding “1” to the reserved ball number counter and the number of reserved balls displayed on the holding lamp 353 by the reserved number display control means in accordance with the addition of the reserved ball number counter. (For example, when the holding lamp 353 is composed of four lamps, the number of reserved balls is indicated by the number of lighting of the holding lamp 353) and the obtained random value (for example, jackpot determination random number, continuous number determination) A random number, a probability change determination random number, a small hit determination random number, and the like) are stored in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 316 in correspondence with the count value of the reservation ball number counter. Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random values stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S1302, the random number value acquired in step S1301 is discarded.

  When it is determined in step S1301 that a game ball has entered the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, various random numbers may be acquired between step S1301 and step S1303. Instead of acquiring a random number, after determining that the reserved ball number counter is less than the upper limit value in step S1302, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in the start memory storage process (step S1303). Also good.

  Thereafter, in the game process, the CPU 314 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game, and if the process selection flag is [0], the variation start process in step S1304 is performed, and the process selection flag is [1]. For example, the variable display pattern setting process in step S1305 is selected. If the process selection flag is [2], the variable process in step S1306 is selected. If the process selection flag is [3], the big hit game start process in step S1307 is selected. If the flag is [4], the big hit game process in step S1308 is executed, and if the process selection flag is [5], the small hit game process in step S1309 is executed.

  In the present embodiment, three types of “lose”, “big hit”, and “probability short win” are prepared as the lottery results based on the big hit determination random number. Specifically, the “losing” of the lottery result means that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is basically not in the open state. In addition, “big hit” means that, for example, 10 game balls are won as a predetermined number in the big winning opening 235 when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, or the opening / closing member 231 is set as one round when, for example, 30 seconds elapses. The closed state is set, and the round is repeated, for example, 7 rounds or 15 rounds. Furthermore, “probability short hit” is a state in which the open / close member 231 is opened for 0.3 to 0.9 seconds and then closed, and this round is repeated, for example, two rounds. However, although there are few payouts of game balls, there are more types of “hit” than conventional pachinko machines that only had “losing” and “hit”, and the interest is enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the previous “big hit” and “probability short win” are determined by the probability change determination random numbers used when the lottery result based on the big hit determination random number becomes “hit” of “big hit” or “probable short win”. Are “non-probable variable big hits” in which the lottery probability that “winning” is drawn will be the normal probability, “probable big hits” and “probable short wins” in which the lottery probability is changed to a higher probability than the normal probability. It is supposed to be. When the “probability big hit” and “probability short win” are drawn, the lottery probability that the “win” is drawn is higher than the normal probability (for example, the probability of 7 times the normal probability). Therefore, it will be easier to draw lots of “hits”, and “hits” may be drawn in succession. By continuing “hits”, more game balls are paid out, making it more interesting. It is supposed to be.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, two types of “lose” and “small hit” are prepared as the lottery results based on the small hit determination random number used when the lottery result based on the big hit determination random number becomes “lost”. Yes. Specifically, the “losing” of the lottery result means that the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is not opened, and the “small hit” is the same as the “opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 being“ probable short hit ”. It opens and closes. This “small hit” causes the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 to move in the same manner as when the “probable change short hit”, so even if the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 performs an opening / closing operation, It can be unclear whether or not it is due to “,” and if it is “probable short hit”, the player can be excited and excited. Moreover, since it seems that it was suddenly changed with high probability, it can make the player feel as if he / she has gained, and the interest can be further enhanced.

  In the game process of this embodiment, in the change start process (step S1304) executed when the process selection flag is [0], the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, the special symbol change Make settings to start display. Specifically, although described later in detail, any one of “big hit”, “probability short hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” as a lottery result according to the big hit determination random number and the small hit determination random number acquired in step S1301. And the processing selection flag is updated to [1]. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S1305) executed when the process selection flag is [1], settings related to special symbols and symbol variable display are performed. Specifically, although the details will be described later, the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation time set corresponding to the variation display pattern (the variation display of the special symbol is started by the special symbol display 325). From the time until the stop display is set to the timer, and the process selection flag is updated to [2]. In the changing process (step S1306) executed when the process selection flag is [2], the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S1305) is monitored, and the timer has timed out. Based on this, the special symbol display unit 325 stops the special symbol variation display, and if the lottery result in the variation start processing (step S1304) is “big hit” or “probable short win”, the process selection flag is set to [ 3], the processing selection flag is updated to [0] if “lost”, and the processing selection flag is updated to [5] if “small hit”.

  In the jackpot game start process (step S1307) executed when the process selection flag is [3], settings for starting the jackpot game state are performed. Although details will be described later, specifically, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 is set. In the big hit game processing (step S1308) executed when the process selection flag is [4], the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 319 is specifically determined as described later in detail. When the game ball is won at the big prize opening 235 or when the set opening time is up, a process for closing the big prize opening 235 is performed. In addition, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, the process for making the big prize opening 235 open again is performed. When the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state reaches the predetermined number, ", The processing selection flag is updated to [0], and if" probability change short hit "is updated to [2].

Furthermore, in the small hit game process (step S1309) executed when the process selection flag is [5], the details are described later. Specifically, the same opening / closing times and opening times as the “probable short win” are set. The process selection flag is updated to [2] after the opening / closing process of the special winning opening 235 is performed.
[4-6. Fluctuation start processing]

  Next, the fluctuation start process will be described. When the variation start process is started, as shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 in step S1401. As described above, the value of the reserved ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the storage area of the start memory. Therefore, if the value of the retained ball number counter is 0 in step S1401, the start memory is stored. Although not shown in the figure, the big hit end flag is turned OFF, and this routine ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit end flag is set to ON when the big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1402, and the start memory transfer process is executed. In the start memory transfer process of step S1402, after the process of subtracting “1” from the reserved ball number counter and various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 316, the start memory storage area A process of reading various random numbers (big hit determination random number, probability change determination random number, small hit determination random number, etc.) stored in a storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. The number is stored in a storage area corresponding to n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3) of the number counter.

Subsequent to step S1402, in step S1403, the hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number, the probability change determination random number, and the small hit determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reservation ball number counter among the storage areas of the reservation storage. Processing is performed, and it is determined whether the lottery result is “probable big hit”, “non-probable big hit”, “probable short hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, and in step S1404, the process is selected. Update the flag to [1]. By updating the process selection flag to [1], the timer interrupt process occurs next, and when the game process (see FIG. 19) is executed, the variable display pattern setting process (step S1305) can be executed. .
[4-7. Hit determination process]

  Next, the hit determination process will be described. When the hit determination process is started, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON in step S1501. This determination is to determine whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state, and is determined using a probability variation flag. The probability variation flag is set to ON when the lottery probability for lottering “big hit” and “probability short-term winning” is high, and is set to OFF when the lottery probability is normal. In step S1501, when the probability variation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1502, and the probability variation big hit determination table is selected. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is OFF in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1503, and a non-probability variation time big hit determination table (normal time big hit determination table) is selected.

  When the big hit determination table is selected in step S1502 or step S1503, the process proceeds to step S1504, and using the selected big hit determination table, the big hit determination read in the start memory shift process of step S1402 in the variation start process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the random number value is a winning value. If the big hit determining random number is a winning value, the process advances to step S1505.

  In step S1505, it is further determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is “big hit”. If it is “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S1506, and the big hit flag is turned ON. On the other hand, when the big hit determination random number is not “big hit”, that is, “probability short win”, the process proceeds to step S1507, and the short hit flag is turned ON. In the present embodiment, only one of the big hit flag, the short hit flag, and the small hit flag, which will be described later, is set to ON.

  If either the big hit flag or the short hit flag is set to ON in either step S1506 or step S1507, the probability change random number read in the previous start memory transfer process is a probability variable value in step S1508. It is determined whether or not. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability change random number is a probability variation value using the probability variation determination table. If the probability variation random number is a probability variation value, the process proceeds to step S1509, the probability variation flag is turned ON, and this routine is terminated. In step S1509, when the probability variation flag is already ON in step S1509, the state is maintained.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1508 that the probability change random number is not a probabilistic variable value, the process proceeds to step S1510, and it is further determined whether the big hit flag is ON. If the big hit flag is ON, the process advances to step S1511. The probability variation flag is turned OFF and this routine is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1510, this routine is ended as it is. In step S1510, the state of the certainty flag that has reached step S1510 is maintained.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1504 that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a win value, the process proceeds to step S1512, the small hit determination table is selected, and the process proceeds to subsequent step S1513. In this step S1513, it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit determination random number is a small hit value using the previous small hit determination table, and when it is a small hit value, that is, when it is “small hit”, Proceeding to step S1514, the small hit flag is turned ON, and this routine is ended. If it is determined in step S1513 that the value of the small hit determination random number is not the small hit value, that is, if it is “lost”, this routine is terminated as it is.

  The processing of step S1508 to step S1511 is processing for determining whether or not to change the lottery probability that “winning” of “big hit” or “probable short win” is lottery. Specifically, when the probability of normal lottery is normal, the probability of normal is maintained when “non-probable big hit” is drawn, and normal when “probable big hit” or “probable short win” is drawn. It is determined to change with a higher probability. In addition, when the probability of lottery is higher than normal, if a “probable big hit” or “probable short hit” is drawn, the high probability state is maintained. It is determined to change to the normal probability. Further, in the case of “small hit” or “losing”, the above-described processing of step S1508 to step S1511 is not performed, so that the lottery probability is not changed and the current state is maintained. As a result, when the lottery probability is in a high probability state, the high probability state is maintained until the “non-probable big hit” is drawn, so that an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player can be drawn in succession. It is possible to increase the nature and to enhance the interest.

  In this embodiment, for example, in the probability change state big hit determination table, it is determined as “big hit” or “probable short hit” by matching the big hit determination random number among 980 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 979. 14 big hit determination values are set, and the lottery probability that “win” is drawn is 1/70. On the other hand, in the non-probable change big hit determination table, two big hit determination values are set out of 980 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 979, and the lottery probability of “win” is 1/490.

  In this embodiment, for example, the lottery probability that “small hit” is drawn is 1/50, and the probability that “probable short hit”, “probable big hit”, and “non-probable big hit” are lottery. Therefore, it is possible to increase the lottery value of “probability short hit” in which the attacker device 230 performs the same opening / closing operation as “small hit”.

Further, for example, the probability variation entry ratio (the ratio of “probability big hit” and “probability short hit” in “winning”) is 3/4, that is, out of 8 probability changing random numbers from 0 to 7 Six determination values determined to be in a high probability state are set in the probability variation determination table. Specifically, the judgment value is changed so that the ratio of “probable big hit” is 5/8, the percentage of “probable short hit” is 1/8, and the ratio of “non-probable big hit” is 1/4. Each is set in the judgment table.
[4-8. Fluctuation display pattern setting process]

  Next, the variable display pattern setting process will be described. When the variable display pattern setting process is started, as shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON in step S1601, that is, the big hit flag is ON. If the lottery result is “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”, the process proceeds to step S1602, and the big hit fluctuation display pattern table stored in the ROM 315 is selected.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1603, and it is determined whether the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON. When the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, that is, when the lottery result is “probable short hit” or “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S1604, and the short hit fluctuation display pattern table stored in the ROM 315 is displayed. Select. On the other hand, in step S1603, when the short hit flag or the small hit flag is not ON, that is, when the lottery result is “lost”, the process proceeds to step S1605, and the change display pattern table at the time of loss is selected. .

  When the variable display pattern table is selected, in step S1606, the corresponding variable display pattern is determined from the previously selected variable display pattern table using the variable display pattern random number. In the subsequent step S1607, the determined variable display pattern is determined. A pattern variation display pattern command is set, and the flow advances to step S1608. In step S1608, the variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in step S1607 is set in the timer.

  In step S1608, when the variation time is set in the timer, the process proceeds to step S1609, where it is determined whether the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, and the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON. In some cases, the process proceeds to step S1610, the short hit execution time corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in step S1606 is set to a timer different from the variation time set in step S1608, and the process proceeds to step S1611. Is updated to [2], and this routine ends.

  The short hit execution time set in step S1610 is shorter than the variation time set in step S1608. Thereby, in the changing process described later, during the changing time of the effect image such as a special symbol, “probable short hit” and “small hit” can be executed (opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231). Can be made difficult to notice the execution of “probable short hit” and “small hit” by focusing attention on the effect image being displayed in a variable manner. In particular, in the case of “probability short hit”, since the player is in a high probability state without noticing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231, the player seems to be suddenly in a probable state. I can make it feel like I gained and am interested in it.

On the other hand, if the short hit flag and the small hit flag are not ON in step S1609, the process proceeds to step S1611, the process selection flag is updated to [2], and this routine is ended. Thereafter, based on the determined variation display pattern, the variation display of the effect image such as the special symbol of the special symbol display 325 and the normal symbol in the effect display device 211 is started.
[4-9. Processing during change]

  Next, the changing process will be described. When the process during the change is started, as shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 has timed up the change time of the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display 325 in step S1701. If the variation time is up, the process proceeds to step S1702, and it is further determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON. In step S1702, when the big hit flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1703, the processing selection flag is updated to [3], and a special symbol suggesting that the lottery result indicates “big hit” is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. The big hit game start process in step S1307 of the game process is executed.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has not timed up in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1704 to determine whether the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON. In this step S1704, when the short hit flag or the small hit flag is not ON, that is, when the lottery result is “big hit” or “losing” before the fluctuation time is up, this routine is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON in step S1704, it is determined in the subsequent step S1705 whether or not the short hit execution time is up, and when the short hit execution time is not up. This routine is finished as it is. On the other hand, when the short hit execution time is up in step S1705, the process proceeds to step S1706. In this step S1706, it is determined whether or not the short hit flag is ON. If the short hit flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1703, the processing selection flag is updated to [3], and this routine is ended. . On the other hand, when the short hit flag is not ON in step S1706, that is, when it is “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S1707, the process selection flag is updated to [5], and this routine is ended.

  By the way, after the fluctuation time is up, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1708, the process selection flag is updated to [0], and this routine is terminated. At that time, a special symbol suggesting “losing” is stopped and displayed according to the variation display pattern determined by the variation display pattern setting process shown in FIG.

  In this process during fluctuation, if the lottery result is “probable short hit” or “small hit”, the short hit execution time is timed up before the variable time is up, and the process selection flag is set to [3 ] Or [5], and the big hit game start process in step S1307 of the game process shown in FIG. 19 or the small hit game process in step S1309 shown in FIG. 19 is executed. That is, when the lottery result is “probable short win” or “small hit”, the big hit game start process or the small hit game process is executed while the effect image is variably displayed.

Further, in the mid-fluctuation process, when the short hit flag or the small hit flag is ON, the big hit game start processing and the big hit game processing described later are executed during the fluctuation time, and the short hit flag or the small hit flag process is executed. After the hit flag is turned off, the process returns to the changing process again, and waits for the change time to be up.
[4-10. Big hit game start processing]

  Next, the big hit game start process will be described. This big hit game start process is started when the lottery result based on the big hit determination random number generated by winning the game ball to the first start port 214 or the second start port 215 is “big hit” or “probable short win”. It is processing. When the big hit game start process is started, as shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 determines whether the big hit flag and the short hit flag are ON in the attacker device 230 in step S1801. The opening / closing frequency of the opening / closing member 231 is set to an initial value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the lottery result is “big hit”, the number of times of opening and closing is preset as an initial value by a continuation number determination random number, for example, either 7 times or 15 times is set. . On the other hand, when the lottery result is “probable short win”, the number of times of opening and closing is preset to 2 as an initial value.

  In step S1801, a predetermined number of times of opening and closing is set to an initial value, and in subsequent step S1802, the opening time of the opening and closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 is set in accordance with the flag for which the big hit flag and the short hit flag are ON. Set to the initial value. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the lottery result is “big hit”, the opening time is preset as 30 seconds as an initial value. On the other hand, when the lottery result is “probable short hit”, the opening time is preset as 0.3 to 0.9 seconds as an initial value.

In step S1802, a predetermined opening time is set to an initial value, the process proceeds to step S1803, the process selection flag is updated to [4], and this routine is terminated.
[4-11. Big hit game processing]

  Next, the process during the big hit game will be described. When the big hit game processing is started, as shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 opens and closes the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 in “big hit” and “probability short hit”, although not shown. The round counter for counting the number of times is reset (in this embodiment, the value of the round counter is set to “1”).

  In step S1901, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball number counter, and in the subsequent step S1902, the opening time set to the initial value in the big hit game start process shown in FIG. 24 is set in the timer. Specifically, as described above, when the lottery result is “big hit”, about 30 seconds is set in the timer as the opening time, while when the lottery result is “probable short hit”, the opening time is about 0.0. Set 3 to 0.9 seconds in the timer. When the opening time is set in the timer, in a subsequent step S1903, a special prize opening / closing process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to the next step S1904. In this special winning opening / closing process, as described later, by controlling the start of excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is opened, and the special winning opening 235 is opened.

  In step S1904, it is determined whether or not the opening time has timed out. If the opening time has not timed out, the number of winning balls for counting the number of winning balls of the game ball to the big winning opening 235 in the next step S1905. It is determined whether or not the counter value is less than 10. If the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 in step S1905, it is determined in next step S1906 whether the detection signal of the count sensor 319 corresponding to the big winning opening 235 is ON.

  In this step S1906, when the count sensor 319 is turned on due to the winning of a game ball in the special winning opening 235, it is determined that the count sensor 319 is turned on. Proceeding to step S1907, “1” is added to the winning ball counter, and the process returns to step S1904. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1906 that no game ball has been won in the big prize opening 235 and the count sensor 319 is not ON, the process returns to step S1904 without adding the winning ball counter.

  Then, the processing of step S1904 to step S1907 proceeds to step S1908 when the opening time is up (step S1904) or the value of the winning ball counter reaches 10 (step S1905), and a big prize to be described later The mouth closing process is executed. In this special winning opening closing process, as will be described later, by controlling the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b, the open / close member 231 of the attacker device 230 is closed and the special winning opening 235 is closed.

  In step S1909 following step S1908, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached the initial value of the number of times of opening and closing set in the big hit game start process, and if it is determined that the initial value has not been reached, Proceeding to step S1910, "1" is added to the round counter, and the process returns to step S1901.

  Then, the processing from step S1901 to step S1910 described above is repeated until the round counter reaches the initial value of the number of opening and closing times. Here, in this embodiment, the process from step S1901 to step S1910 described above is set as one round, and the big hit game repeatedly performs a plurality of rounds according to the continuation count determination random number.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of 10 game balls can be won in one round in which the grand prize winning opening 235 is opened, and the game payout is achieved by winning the game balls in the big winning prize opening 235. Fourteen game balls are paid out by the device 125. That is, a maximum of 140 game balls can be paid out in one round. For this reason, when the lottery result is “big hit”, it can be expected to pay out the game balls described above, and the “big hit” can be drawn to increase the interest of the player.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result is “probable short win”, unlike the open time set to “big hit”, the open time is about 0.3 to 0.9 seconds, and the open / close time is short. Also, the number of times of opening and closing set to “big hit” is different, the number of times of opening and closing is 2, and the number of times of opening and closing is small. For this reason, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is completed by opening / closing with a pacing mechanism in a short time. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to notice the opening / closing operation. In addition, when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, the number of game balls to be awarded to the big prize opening 235 is small, and it is not possible to expect the game balls to be paid out as compared to the case of “big hit”.

  On the other hand, when the round counter reaches the initial open / close count in step S1909, the process proceeds to step S1911 to determine whether or not the short hit flag is ON, and when the short hit flag is not ON, that is, the lottery result. When the game is “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S 1912, the big hit flag is turned OFF, and in the next step S 1913, the processing selection flag is updated to “0”, and this routine is ended.

  On the other hand, if the short hit flag is ON in step S1911, the process proceeds to the next step S1914, where the short hit flag is turned OFF, and in step S1915, the process selection flag is changed to [2], and this routine is ended. Here, by changing the process selection flag to [2] in step S1915, the process returns to the changing process of step S1306 of the gaming process shown in FIG. 19, and this changing process is continued until the changed time is up. Execute. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time is up, the big hit flag is OFF, so the processing selection flag is updated to [0], and the changing process ends. At that time, the display is stopped so as to suggest that the special symbol that is variably displayed may be “probable short hit” due to the time-up of the variation time.

Although not shown, when the short hit flag is ON, that is, when the lottery result is “probable short win”, the big hit game start process in step S1307 of the game process shown in FIG. 19 or the step S1308 shown in FIG. When the big hit game processing is started, the distribution driving means 244 in the distribution device 240 is driven so that the game balls won in the big winning port 235 of the attacker device 230 can be distributed to the special flow path, When the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is in the open state, if a game ball wins the big winning opening 235, the ratio of receiving the game ball into the first receiving port 264 increases, so the first receiving port 264 When the game ball is received, the player can be given an illusion as if a high probability (probability change) has been obtained by entering the first receiving port.
[4-12. Small hit game processing]

  Next, the small hit game processing will be described. In this small hit game processing, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is the same as the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 in the big hit game executed when the “probable short hit” is selected. It is a process to make. When the small hit game process is started, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 resets an open / close counter that counts the open / close number of the open / close member 231 of the attacker device 230 in the “small hit” (not shown) (this embodiment). Then, the value of the open / close counter is set to “1”).

  In step S2001, the opening / closing frequency of the opening / closing member 231 in the attacker device 230 is set to an initial value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times of opening and closing is set as an initial value in advance as the same number of times (two times) as the above-mentioned “probable short hit”.

  In step S2001, the same predetermined number of opening / closing operations as “probability short hit” is set to an initial value, and in the subsequent step S2002, the opening time of the opening / closing member 231 is set to an initial value. The opening time is set to the same time (0.3 to 0.9 seconds) as the opening time set at the time of “probable short hit”. In step S2002, the same predetermined opening time as “probability short hit” is set, the process proceeds to step S2003, “1” is set to the open / close count counter, and the process proceeds to the next step S2004.

  In step S2004, the opening time of the initial value set in step S2002 is set in the timer, and in subsequent step S2005, a special winning opening opening process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to the next step S2006. In this special winning opening / closing process, as will be described later, by controlling the start of excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b, the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is opened, and the special winning opening 235 is opened.

  In step S2006, it is determined whether or not the opening time set in step S2004 is timed up. If the time is not up, step S2006 is looped until time is up. On the other hand, when the opening time is up, in a subsequent step S2007, a special winning opening closing process described later is executed. In this special winning opening closing process, as will be described later, by controlling the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b, the open / close member 231 of the attacker device 230 is closed and the special winning opening 235 is closed.

  In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation in “small hit” is the same as the opening / closing operation in “probability short hit” described above, and has the opening time (0.3 to 0.9 seconds) and the number of opening / closing operations (2 times). The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230 is completed after opening / closing with a pacing mechanism in a short time. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to notice the opening / closing operation. In addition, when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state, the number of game balls to be awarded to the big prize opening 235 is small, and it is not possible to expect the game balls to be paid out as compared to the case of “big hit”.

  When the special winning opening 235 is closed in step S2007, in the subsequent step S2008, it is determined whether or not the value of the opening / closing counter has reached the initial opening / closing count set in step S2001, and the initial value has not been reached. Sometimes, the process proceeds to step S2009, "1" is added to the opening / closing number counter, and the process returns to step S2004. Then, the above-described processing from step S2004 to step S2009 is repeatedly performed until the open / close count counter reaches the initial value of the open / close count.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing counter reaches the initial opening / closing count in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2010, the small hit flag is turned OFF, and in the next step S2011, the process selection flag is updated to [2]. End the routine. Here, by updating the process selection flag to [2], the process returns to the changing process of step S1306 of the game process shown in FIG. 19, and this changing process is executed until the time of the change is up. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time is up, the big hit flag is OFF, so the processing selection flag is updated to [0], and the changing process ends. At that time, the display is stopped so as to suggest that the special symbol that is variably displayed may be “probable short hit” due to the time-up of the variation time.

Although not shown, even if this small hit game process is started, unlike the case of “probability change short hit”, the distribution drive means 244 in the distribution device 240 is not driven, so that the attacker device 230 won a big prize. The game balls won in the mouth 235 are distributed almost evenly to any one of the first jump flow path, the second jump flow path, and the special flow path. Players can entertain the movement of the ball.
[4-13. Big prize opening and closing processing]

  Next, the prize winning opening / closing process will be described. This special winning opening / closing process is a process of opening the special winning opening 235 by performing control to start exciting the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b.

  When the big prize opening process is started, as shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step S2101). As described above, the small hit flag is set to ON when the lottery result is “small hit”, and OFF when the lottery result is not “small hit”. When the small hit flag is ON in step S2101, that is, when the lottery result is “small hit”, excitation of the stopper solenoid 324b is started (step S2102). As described above, when the excitation of the stopper solenoid 324b is started, the contraction motion by the plunger 324bp is performed. With this contraction movement, as shown in FIG. 29A, the stopper arm 600 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 29A with the stepped shaft 600e as the central axis.

  Subsequent to step S2102, excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a is started (step S2103), and this routine is terminated. As described above, when the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a is started, the contraction motion by the plunger 324ap is performed. With this contraction movement, as shown in FIG. 29A, the open / close arm 500 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 29A with the stepped shaft 500e as the central axis. The opening / closing member 231 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 29A with the support shaft 231e as the central axis through this rotational movement, thereby opening the big prize opening 235. At this time, since the excitation of the stopper solenoid 324b is started in step S2102, the stopper portion 600c provided in the stopper arm 600 applies a load to the attacker solenoid 324a. For this reason, the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 is less than the above-described maximum rotation angle (the angle at which the game ball is most likely to win the big prize opening 235). Thus, when the opening / closing member 231 is in the rotation angle state shown in FIG. 29 (a), the image 232a displayed on the printed surface of the wrench seal 232 attached to the opening / closing member 231 is shown in FIG. 30 (a). The character image “Ochan” shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not ON in step S2101, that is, when the lottery result is not “small hit”, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON or the short hit flag is ON (step S2104). ). As described above, the big hit flag is set to ON when the lottery result image is “big hit” and OFF when the lottery result image is not “big hit”. The short hit flag is set to ON when the lottery result is “probable short win”, and is set to OFF when the lottery result is not “probable short win”. When either the big hit flag or the short hit flag is ON in step S2104, that is, when the lottery result is “big hit” or “probable short hit”, the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a is started in step S2103, and this routine is executed. finish. As described above, when the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a is started, the contraction motion by the plunger 324ap is performed. With this contraction movement, as shown in FIG. 29B, the open / close arm 500 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 29B with the stepped shaft 500e as the central axis. The opening / closing member 231 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 29B with the support shaft 231e as the central axis through this rotational movement, thereby opening the big prize opening 235. At this time, the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 reaches the above-described maximum rotation angle (the angle at which the game ball is most likely to win the big prize opening 235). Thus, when the opening / closing member 231 reaches the maximum rotation angle, that is, the rotation angle shown in FIG. 29B, the wrench seal 232 attached to the opening / closing member 231 has an image 232a displayed on its print surface. However, the character image “Sarumaru” shown in FIG.

  As described above, the character image “Ochan” seen in the player's eye in “small hit” is different from the character image “Sarumaru” seen in the player's eye in “big hit” and “probable short hit”. It is reflected in the player's eyes as an image. Similarly, the player sees that there is an angle difference between the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 in the “small hit” and the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 in the “big hit” and “probability short hit” (visual recognition). can do).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag and the short hit flag are OFF in step S2104, that is, when the lottery result is neither “big hit” nor “probable short win”, this routine is finished as it is. In this way, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON in step S2101 described above, and whether or not the big hit flag and short hit flag are ON in step S2104. When the small hit flag, the big hit flag, and the short hit flag are all OFF, the big winning opening is not programmed. However, since the pachinko machine 1 is in an environment where noise is generated due to friction caused by the game ball, the control board such as the main control board 94 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 malfunctions due to the influence of the noise. There is a fear.

  Therefore, when the big hit game processing shown in FIG. 25 and the small hit game processing shown in FIG. 26 are performed, the small hit flag, big hit flag, and short hit flag change from ON to OFF due to the influence of noise. Even in such a case, the control process is returned to the big hit game process or the small hit game process by terminating the routine in step S2104 of the big prize opening process.

  In this way, the wrench seal 232 affixed to the opening / closing member 231 has an image 232a displayed on the printed surface of the character image “Ochan” shown in FIG. 30A when the lottery result is “small hit”. It is reflected in the player's eyes. On the other hand, when the lottery results are “big hit” and “probable short win”, the character image “Sarumaru” shown in FIG. As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening time (0.3 to 0.9 seconds) and the number of opening / closing operations (twice) of the big prize opening 235 in “small hit” and “probability short hit” are the same. For a player, it is difficult to understand whether it is “small hit” or “probable short hit”. For this reason, the player can find out whether it is “small hit” or “probable short hit” by looking at the image displayed on the printing surface of the wrench seal 232 based on the player's idea. .

For example, when the image 232a displayed on the printed surface is the character image “Occhan”, there are some players who judge “small hit” and some players who judge “probable short hit”. . Further, depending on the player's posture, the image 232a displayed on the printing surface appears as a different character image to the player's eyes. In this way, by using the wrench seal 232 as one of the judgments of “small hit” and “probable short hit”, an occult element can be given to the player, and the player's free thinking is promoted, Players can find their own interest.
[4-14. Big prize opening closing process]

  Next, the winning prize closing process will be described. This special winning opening closing process is a process of closing the special winning opening 235 by performing the control for exciting and stopping the above-described attacker solenoid 324a and stopper solenoid 324b.

  When the big prize opening closing process is started, as shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 314 of the main control board 94 stops the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a (step S2201). As described above, when the excitation of the attacker solenoid 324a is stopped, the extension movement by the plunger 324ap is performed. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the open / close arm 500 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 29 (c) with the stepped shaft 500e as the central axis. Through this rotational movement, the opening / closing member 231 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 29C about the support shaft 231e as the central axis, and closes the big prize opening 235.

  Following step S2201, excitation of the stopper solenoid 324b is stopped (step S2202), and this routine is terminated. As described above, when the excitation of the stopper solenoid 324b is stopped, the extension movement by the plunger 324bp is performed. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the stopper arm 600 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 29 (c) with the stepped shaft 600e as the central axis. At this time, the stopper portion 600c provided on the stopper arm 600 is separated from the plunger 324ap, removes the load applied to the attacker solenoid 324a, and then stops at the position shown in FIG. 29 (c).

  Thus, when the special winning opening 235 is closed, the opening / closing member 231 is in the state of the rotation angle shown in FIG. At this time, the image 232a displayed on the printed surface of the wrench seal 232 attached to the opening / closing member 231 is the default image (initial image) “OPEN” shown in FIG. Reflected in.

  In the big winning opening opening process shown in FIG. 28, the stopper solenoid 324b is excited during the “big hit” and “probable short hit”, but in the step S2202 of the big winning opening closing process, the stopper solenoid 324b is turned on. Excitation is always stopped. This is performed in consideration of the influence of the noise described above.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the game area 37 is provided with the first start port 214, the second start port 215, and the big prize port 235 through which a game ball can be won (received). The special winning opening 235 (the attacker device 230) is disposed at a position different from the first starting opening 214 and the second starting opening 215, respectively. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 is performed in the special winning opening 235 when excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b is started. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 opens or closes the special winning opening 235, and the winning (accepting) of the game ball is enabled or disabled.

  When a game ball wins either the first start port 214 or the second start port 215, a hit determination process is performed using a big hit determination random number, a small hit determination random number, or the like based on the winning. When the lottery result by the hit determination process is any one of “big hit”, “probable short win”, and “small win”, the big winning opening 235 is opened. In the big hit game start process, the big hit game middle process, and the small hit game process, when the lottery results are “big hit” and “probable short hit”, the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 reaches the maximum rotation angle. On the other hand, when the lottery result is “small hit”, the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 is a rotation angle that does not reach the maximum rotation angle. The difference between the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 in the “small hit” and the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 in the “big hit” and “probable short hit” is reflected in the player's eyes (the player can see can do).

  As described above, the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 when the lottery result is “big hit” and “probable short win” and the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 when the lottery result is “small hit” are as follows. Can visually recognize the difference in the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231. In "probable short win" and "small win", the opening time for opening the big prize opening 235 is 0.3 to 0.9 seconds, and the number of times of opening and closing is the same as 2 times. "Or" small hits "can be found by idea. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player's free idea and to find his / her own interest.

  In the “small hit”, when the excitation (drive) to the attacker solenoid 324 a is started, this operation is transmitted to the opening / closing member 231 via the opening / closing arm 500. Since excitation (drive) to the stopper solenoid 324b is also started, this operation is transmitted to the plunger head 324apa formed at the tip of the plunger 324ap of the attacker solenoid 324a via the stopper arm 600, and a load is applied. For this reason, the big prize opening 235 is opened in a state where the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 does not reach the maximum rotation angle. In “big hit” and “probability short hit”, excitation (drive) of only the attacker solenoid 324 a is started, and this operation is transmitted to the opening / closing member 231 via the opening / closing arm 500. For this reason, the winning prize opening 235 is opened in a state where the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 has reached the maximum rotation angle. Since the excitation signals (drive signals) to the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b are ON / OFF signals, the excitation signals (drive signals) to the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b are each one, for a total of two. By these two excitation signals (drive signals), the state where the special winning opening 235 is opened is controlled to (1) a state where the maximum rotation angle is not reached and (2) a state where the maximum rotation angle is reached. be able to. Therefore, the open state of the special winning opening 235 can be changed to the state (1) or the state (2) by simple control.

  Further, return springs 324as and 324bs, which are return springs, are mounted on the plunger 324ap provided in the attacker solenoid 324a and the plunger 324bp provided in the stopper solenoid 324b, respectively. When excitation (drive) to the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b is started, the return springs 324as and 324bs are compressed by the contraction movement of the plungers 324ap and 324bp. On the other hand, when the excitation (drive) is stopped, the plungers 324ap and 324bp are extended by the restoring force of the return springs 324as and 324bs. When excitation to the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b is stopped, even if the operator directly opens and closes the opening / closing member 231, the return springs 324as and 324bs attached to the plungers 324ap and 324bp Plungers 324ap and 324bp return to their original positions. For this reason, for example, even if there is no foreign object in the special winning opening 235 or the power supply of the gaming machine is turned off, the operator can easily confirm.

Furthermore, the open / close arm 500 to which the expansion / contraction motion of the plunger 324ap is transmitted is a pull side motion receiving portion 500a and a push side motion receiving portion 500b that receive the expansion / contraction motion, and a motion that transmits the received expansion / contraction motion to the opening / closing member 231. Since the transmission portion 500c is integrally formed with the stepped shaft 500e via a plate-shaped opening / closing arm body 500d having an L-shape, the opening / closing arm 500 smoothly rotates the expansion / contraction motion of the plunger 324ap. It can be converted and transmitted to the opening / closing member 231. In addition, the opening / closing member 231 to which the rotational movement of the opening / closing arm 500 is transmitted has an opening side movement receiving portion 231a and a closing side movement receiving portion 231b that receive this rotation movement integrally formed with the opening / closing member body 231c. The opening / closing member main body 231c is provided with a boss hole 231d, and the support shaft 231e is inserted into the boss hole 231d. Therefore, the opening / closing member 231 can receive the rotational movement of the opening / closing arm 500. On the other hand, the stopper arm 600 to which the expansion / contraction motion of the plunger 324bp is transmitted is the pull side motion receiving portion 600a and the push side motion receiving portion 600b that receive this expansion / contraction motion, and the plunger motion of the above-described attacker solenoid 324a. Since the stopper portion 600c that transmits to the plunger head 324apa formed at the tip of the 324ap is integrally formed with the stepped shaft 600e via the plate-like stopper arm main body 600d, the load arm 600 has the plunger 324bp. Can be smoothly converted into a rotational motion and transmitted to the plunger head 324apa.
[5. Another example]

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various modes as long as it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the rotation angle of the opening / closing member 231 is controlled using the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b via the opening / closing arm 500 and the stopper arm 600, but the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b. A stepping motor may be used instead. The stepping motor can realize a fine opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 231 because the control of the rotation angle is determined according to the number of pulses.

  In the embodiment described above, the pachinko machine 1 has been described as an example. However, a gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to a pachinko machine, and a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine, for example, a slot machine or a pachinko machine. The present invention can also be applied to a fusion game machine (which performs a slot game using a game ball) in which a slot machine is fused.

2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body frame 3 is opened on one side of the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 and the front frame 4 is opened on one side of the main body frame 3. FIG. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame 3 and the game board 5, and shows from diagonally upper right front. 2 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover body 136, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame 3 from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the main body frame 3 single-piece | unit from diagonally upper right back. 2 is a rear perspective view of the game board 5. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a configuration of a game area 37. FIG. FIG. 46 is a perspective view showing a main part of a game area 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the motion of the game medium in the accessory 210. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the distribution means in the accessory 210. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of power failure generation | occurrence | production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is a block diagram which shows the functional schematic structure in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation display pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit game start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game process. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an opening / closing mechanism of an opening / closing member 231 of the attacker device 230. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening release process. It is the schematic showing the drive state of the attacker solenoid 324a and the stopper solenoid 324b. It is an image displayed with a wrench seal 232. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special winning opening closing process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 5 ... Game board, 37 ... Game area | region (game area), 94 ... Main control board, 125 ... Ball paying-out apparatus, 210 ... Accompaniment, 211 ... Production display apparatus, 214 ... 1st Starting port (starting port), 215 ... second starting port (starting port), 230 ... attack device, 231 ... opening / closing member (opening / closing member), 232 ... wrench seal, 232a ... image, 235 ... large winning port, 324a ... attacker Solenoid (driving means), 324b ... stopper solenoid (driving means), 500 ... opening / closing arm, 600 ... stopper arm.

Claims (1)

A game area in which a game ball is driven by a player;
A starting port provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of winning a game ball that has been struck;
A large winning opening provided at a position different from the starting opening and capable of winning a game ball that has been struck,
An opening and closing member that opens and closes so as to enable or disable the winning of game balls to the big winning opening;
Drive means for performing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member via a motion transmission unit;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening;
When the lottery result by the lottery means satisfies a predetermined condition, a predetermined rotation angle is set so that the game ball can be won in the big winning opening according to the opening / closing condition of the opening / closing member according to the predetermined condition. A first privilege that opens and closes the opening and closing member a plurality of times by the driving means, or a second privilege that opens and closes the opening and closing member a plurality of times by the driving means to a maximum rotation angle that is further rotated from the predetermined rotation angle, A privilege granting means for granting any of the benefits,
With
The difference in rotation angle between the predetermined rotation angle and the maximum rotation angle further rotated than the predetermined rotation angle can be visually recognized.
Gaming machine.