JP2007143923A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a structure to permit advancing of a game ball into a variable winning device by opening movable pieces when the game ball enters a starting hole, allowing a player to continuously shoot game balls without forcing a player to play fragmented games. <P>SOLUTION: In the structure to permit advancing of the game ball into a generator 91 by opening the movable pieces when the game ball enters the start winning hole 96, execution of the display of the result of a lottery based on the entrance of the game ball into the start winning hole 96 is reserved, and the number of times of reservation is displayed. With this structure, the player does not have to stop the game ball shooting operation till the game ball is discharged from inside the generator 91 even if the game ball advances into the generator 91. As a result, the player can continuously shoot game balls without being forced to play fragmented games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is capable of detecting a game area into which a game ball is driven by a player's operation, a start port arranged in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter, and a game ball entering the start port Start detection means, an opening / closing piece that can be opened and closed in accordance with the detection of the game ball by the start detection means, an entrance that allows the game ball to enter by opening the opening / closing piece, and entered from the entrance An entry detecting means for detecting a game ball, a rolling effect device capable of rolling a game ball detected by the entry detecting means and performing a predetermined effect within a specified time, and rolling by the rolling effect device A first receiving port in which an advantageous gaming state is generated that is capable of receiving a game ball that has been generated and is advantageous to a player; a second receiving port in which the advantageous gaming state does not occur; the first receiving port and the second receiving port; Acceptance of game balls at a predetermined period at the sorting section A variable winning device disposed at a position different from the start port in the game area, and receiving a game ball that is disposed in the game area and flows down the game area. A grand prize opening device capable of transitioning between an impossible closed state and an open state in which a game ball can be received and capable of receiving a plurality of game balls at a time in the open state, and the grand prize A winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the mouth device, and a game ball that has entered from the entrance when the opening / closing piece is opened, enters the distribution unit when a specified time has elapsed from the opening of the opening / closing piece. When the game ball is received and received in the first receiving port, the game state generating unit for causing the special winning opening device to perform a predetermined opening and closing operation to generate an advantageous gaming state, and at least the start detection unit, in front Entry detecting means, and to a gaming machine and a payout device pays out a predetermined number of game balls based on the detection of a game ball according to the winning detecting means.

Conventionally, a second type of pachinko machine called “Honey” has been proposed as a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine. In such a second type of pachinko machine, in the center of the game area, an accessory (variable winning device) having a blade (opening / closing piece) that expands left and right so that the probability of entering the ball changes, A start opening is provided to expand the blades, and a game ball is inserted into the start port to open the blade of the accessory and allow the game ball to enter the inside of the accessory. The game balls are distributed to either the first receiving port) or the lost receiving port (second receiving port), and when the game ball enters the jackpot receiving port, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated (for example, Patent Document 1) is known.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-220257 (FIG. 2)

  By the way, in the second type of pachinko machine as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when a game ball enters the inside of the accessory by opening the blade of the accessory by entering the game ball into the starting port, the game ball Until the game object is discharged from the inside of the accessory, even if the game ball enters the start opening, the blades are not released. For this reason, when a game ball enters the inside of an accessory, the player temporarily stops the game ball driving operation at that time, and as a result, the player is forced to play a piecewise game. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to have a configuration in which a game ball can enter the variable winning device by opening the opening / closing piece by entering the start opening. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that enables a game ball to be continuously shot without forcing a player to play a piecewise game.

(Solution 1)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming area into which a gaming ball is driven by a player's operation, a start port arranged in the gaming area and into which the gaming ball can enter, Start detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the start port, an open / close piece that can be opened and closed in accordance with detection of the game ball by the start detection means, and a game ball can enter by opening the open / close piece The entrance that detects the game ball that has entered from the entrance, the rolling that can roll the game ball detected by the entry detector and perform a predetermined effect within a specified time A first receiving port in which an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous for a player and capable of receiving a game ball rolled by the rolling rendering device, and a second receiving port in which the advantageous gaming state does not occur, At the first receiving port and the second receiving port A variable winning device disposed at a position different from the start port in the game area, and a variable winning device disposed in the game area; And a transition between a closed state in which the game balls flowing down the game area cannot be received and an open state in which the game balls can be received, and receiving a plurality of game balls at a time in the open state. A winning prize opening device capable of detecting, a winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning prize opening device, and a game ball entering from the entrance by opening the opening and closing piece, the opening of the opening and closing piece When the specified time has passed and the game ball is received in the first receiving port when the game ball is received, an advantageous game state is generated by causing the special winning opening device to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation. Game state generation means A game machine comprising: at least the start detection means, the entry detection means, and a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on detection of the game balls by the winning detection means; The lottery means for drawing lottery results including at least a normal hit that causes the opening / closing piece of the variable winning device to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation. Display means for displaying at least the lottery result by the lottery means, display control means for controlling display of the lottery result on the display means, and display of the lottery result on the display means. When the lottery results are displayed on the display means by the display control means, and the lottery results are retained by the display control means according to the gaming state changed by the operation of Opening and closing control means for controlling opening and closing of the opening and closing piece of the variable winning device according to a lottery result, and the reserved memory reserved by the reservation means are individually displayed in a predetermined display mode. Reserve number display control means for controlling display on the means, and the reservation number display control means adds the estimated time including the specified time for each reservation storage reserved in the reservation means, An acceptance degree determining means for determining an acceptance degree in which a game ball that has entered at a predetermined timing from the entrance is opened by the opening and closing piece based on the display of the lottery result in reservation storage; And a mode display control unit for displaying the reservation memory in a different display mode according to the reception level determined by the reception level determination unit.
In this case, when a game ball is received at least at the first receiving port in the variable winning device, an advantageous gaming state occurs. First, in order to open the opening and closing piece that closes the entrance to the variable winning device. Next, a game ball is driven in such a manner that the game ball enters the start port. When the game ball enters the start port, a predetermined lottery is performed, the lottery result is displayed on the display means, and the opening / closing pieces are opened / closed according to the lottery result. At that time, the normal hit for opening / closing the opening / closing piece is easily drawn by lottery, so the opening / closing piece performs the predetermined opening / closing operation when it becomes normal hitting, and the game ball can be changed from the entrance when it is open It is possible to play a game in which the player enters the winning device and is received in the first receiving port. When a game ball is received at the first receiving port, the special winning opening device is opened and closed in a predetermined manner as an advantageous gaming state. In other words, such game content is similar to the conventional type 2 pachinko machine, and can be played without a sense of incongruity by players who are familiar with the conventional type 2 pachinko machine. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to a sense of discomfort.
In addition, the reservation means for holding the execution of the lottery result display is provided and the number of the reservations is displayed, so that even if a game ball enters the variable winning device, the player There is no need to stop the game ball driving operation until it is discharged from the variable winning device. For this reason, it is possible to continuously shoot a game ball without forcing the player to play a piecewise game.
Moreover, according to this structure, the acceptance degree determination means determines the acceptance degree that the game ball entered from the entrance is accepted by the first acceptance opening when the opening / closing piece is opened based on the display of the lottery result in the reservation storage. And by displaying the reserved memory in a display mode corresponding to the degree of acceptance, it becomes possible to produce a notice effect by the display mode of the reserved memory without pre-reading the determination result of the reserved memory, and thus the interest of the game is reduced. Can be avoided. In addition, by displaying a display mode corresponding to the degree of acceptance for each reserved memory, it is possible to vary the reliability of the notice, and it is possible to avoid diminishing interest by causing diversification of the notice effect.

(Solution 2)
In the solution 1, the lottery result includes a special hit that is less likely to be drawn than the normal hit and generates the advantageous gaming state without accepting a game ball to the first receiving port.
In this case, when the lottery result is displayed, the lottery result has a special hit in which an advantageous gaming state occurs. Therefore, the player can be excited by whether the displayed lottery result is a normal hit or a special hit, thereby enhancing the interest. The effect can be expected. Further, in the advantageous gaming state, the special prize opening device is opened and closed in a predetermined manner regardless of whether the game ball is received at the first receiving port or the lottery result is special. In other words, the game content and the game area in the advantageous game state are the same regardless of the generation opportunity, so that the game area can be widely used, and an impact gaming machine can be obtained. .

(Solution 3)
In Solution 1 or Solution 2, the special prize opening device is configured by the variable winning device including the opening / closing piece.
In this case, by configuring the grand prize opening device from the variable prize device, the number of parts can be reduced and the game can be played while paying attention to the variable prize device provided with the opening and closing pieces. It is possible to prevent the person's interest from being dispersed and to suppress the interest from deteriorating.

(Solution 4)
In the solving means 1 to 3, the aspect display control means displays the reserved memory in different display colors according to the degree of acceptance.
In this case, by changing the color of the reserved memory, it is possible to make the player recognize the degree of acceptance in a visually easy-to-understand manner, but the display mode of the reserved memory can be diversified and the visual interest is reduced. There is no.

(Solution 5)
In the solving means 1 to the solving means 4, the acceptance switching means includes a rotating body in which a plurality of accommodating portions capable of accommodating the game balls rolled by the rolling effect device are arranged in the circumferential direction, and the rotating body. A motor for a rotating body that rotates, and the plurality of storage portions include a specific storage portion that guides the stored game balls to the first reception port, and a normal storage that guides the stored game balls to the second reception port. Part.
In this case, a configuration in which the reception of the game ball at the first receiving port and the second receiving port is switched at a predetermined cycle by the rotating operation of the rotating body in which the specific storing unit and the normal storing unit are arranged in the circumferential direction is realized. Can do.

(Solution 6)
In the solution 5, the rotating body is rotated at a constant rotation speed based on the driving of the motor for the rotating body, and the plurality of storage portions are each configured to be capable of storing one game ball, The specific accommodating portion is set to have a smaller number of arrangement than the normal accommodating portion.
In this case, the probability that the game ball entered from the entrance is accepted by the first entrance after being rolled by the rolling effect device, that is, the probability that the advantageous gaming state occurs, the probability that the second entrance is accepted, That is, it can be set lower than the probability that the advantageous gaming state does not occur. For this reason, it is possible to increase the gaming value that a game ball that has entered from the entrance is received by the first receiving entrance and an advantageous gaming state occurs.

(Solution 7)
In the solving means 6, the acceptance degree determining means includes an opening timing detecting means for detecting an opening timing at which the opening / closing piece opens based on the display of the lottery result in the reservation storage, and a game ball detected by the entry detecting means. Rolling time storage means for storing a rolling time until it is accommodated in any one of the plurality of accommodating portions after being rolled by the rolling effect device, and a rotational position of the rotating body A rotation position detection means for detecting a game ball in any of the plurality of storage units based on the rotation position of the rotating body at the time when the rolling time has elapsed from the opening timing. Can be accommodated, and the degree of acceptance is determined from the position of the accommodating portion where the game ball can be accommodated with reference to the specific accommodating portion.
In this case, based on the display of the lottery result, the storage unit that can store the game ball at the time when the rolling time has elapsed from the opening timing at which the opening and closing piece is opened is determined, and the storage unit of the storage unit based on the specific storage unit The degree of acceptance is determined from the position. That is, it is determined that the degree of acceptance is higher as the accommodation part that can accommodate the game balls is closer to the specific accommodation part, while the degree of acceptance is lower as the position is farther from the specific accommodation part. Accordingly, it is possible to embody a notice effect that displays a display mode corresponding to the degree of acceptance for each reserved memory without prefetching the determination result of the reserved memory.

(Solution 8)
In the solving means 1 to 7, the acceptance degree determining means makes a determination for each of the reserved memories reserved in the reserved means during the advantageous gaming state occurrence period, and the mode display control means includes at least Before the display control of the lottery result by the display control means is started based on the reservation storage determined by the acceptance degree determination means, the acceptance degree is determined based on the determination result by the acceptance degree determination means. Display in the display mode.
In this case, at least before the lottery result display control based on the reservation memory determined by the acceptance determination means is started, the reservation memory is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the acceptance degree based on the determination result of the acceptance degree determination means. In advance, the player is informed in advance of the degree to which the game ball entering from the entrance upon receipt of the opening / closing piece based on the display of the determination result in the reservation storage is received in the first reception entrance for each display mode of the reservation storage. be able to. That is, the notice effect based on the display mode of the reserved memory can be executed as the effect at the end of the advantageous gaming state. Further, in the second type pachinko machine, the game privilege such as the probability variation control is not given to the player after the advantageous game state is completed as in the first type. For this reason, the player has a strong tendency to end the game when the advantageous gaming state ends. However, by executing the notice effect based on the display mode of the reserved memory as the effect at the end of the advantageous gaming state, the game can be continuously performed after the advantageous gaming state ends, and as a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. Can be increased.

(Solution 9)
In the solving means 1 to 8, the display means displays the variation of the identification information based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and stops displaying the display result of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Identification information display control means is provided.
In this case, as a lottery result display, the identification information is variably displayed, and a display result suggesting the lottery result is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, the identification information fluctuates until the lottery result is displayed, so that the player can be excited about which display result is stopped, that is, which lottery result is. It can be expected and an effect that can enhance interest.

(Solution 10)
In the solving means 1 to 9, the reservation means has, as a gaming state, at least during the display control of the lottery result by the display control means, during the opening / closing control of the opening / closing piece by the opening / closing control means, or the advantageous game During the period in which the advantageous game state is generated by the state generation means, a game ball enters the start port, is detected by the start detection means, and a predetermined lottery result is drawn by the lottery means. Reserve execution of the display.
In this case, when a lottery result is being displayed, during the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece, or during the occurrence period of the advantageous gaming state, the game ball enters the start port and a predetermined lottery result is displayed. When the lottery is made, the reservation means displays the lottery result. Thus, in the above gaming state, when a game ball enters the starting port, the execution of the lottery result display by entering the starting port is temporarily reserved, and the lottery result displayed after the gaming state is canceled is displayed. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming disadvantageous to the player and to suppress the interest from deteriorating.

(Solution 11)
In the solving means 1 to 10, the normal winning of the lottery result by the lottery means is the first normal hit in which the open / close piece is opened during the first opening time, and the first normal hit for the first normal hit. During the second opening time longer than the one opening time, the opening / closing piece is made into a second normal hit.
Here, the first opening time is preferably between 0.3 sec and 0.6 sec, and particularly about 0.4 sec. Further, the second opening time is preferably between 1.5 sec and 2.0 sec, particularly about 1.8 sec. Further, the “open state” includes not only a state where the open / close piece is kept open, but also a case where the open / close piece is repeatedly opened and closed at a predetermined open / close time interval.
In this case, the normal winning of the lottery result by the lottery means is the first normal hit with a short time for the opening / closing piece to be in the open state and the second normal hit with a long time for the opening / closing piece to be in the open state. As a result, the normal hits where the opening and closing pieces are opened and closed can be subdivided, and the second normal hits that are more advantageous to the player can be set even in the normal hits. The probability that the first ordinary hit is drawn by the lottery means is preferably higher than the probability that the second ordinary hit is drawn. Further, the probability that the second ordinary hit is drawn is a special hit. It is desirable that the probability be higher than the probability that is drawn.

(Solution 12)
In Solution 1 to Solution 10, the lottery result includes a loss that prevents the opening and closing pieces from being opened and closed.
In this case, even if a game ball enters the start port, the opening / closing piece does not always open and close, and it can be fun and exciting depending on whether the lottery result is hit or lost.

(Solution means 13)
In the solving means 1 to 12, the display control means executes the display of the lottery means in the order of the reserved storage reserved in the reservation means.
In this case, the number of reserved lottery results that can be reserved is limited to a predetermined number, and the lottery results are sequentially executed in the reserved order. Thereby, by setting an upper limit on the number of reserved lottery results, it is possible to prevent the reserved amount from being retained, and to make the storage capacity of the storage means for retaining a predetermined capacity, It is possible to prevent the storage means from becoming large. Moreover, by executing in the reserved order, it is possible to facilitate the control relating to the execution of the reservation, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the load applied to the control. Note that the predetermined number is preferably in the range of 2 to 6, and by making the reserved number substantially the same as the conventional first type gaming machine, it can be a sensation similar to the first type gaming sensation, It is possible to alleviate the sense of incongruity and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

(Solution 14)
In the solving means 2 to 13, when the display of the lottery result executed by the reservation means is the special win, the open / close control is performed until the advantageous gaming state generation is started by the advantageous gaming state generating means. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece by means is not performed.
In this case, when a special hit for generating an advantageous gaming state is drawn, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece by entering the starting port is not performed. As a result, an advantageous gaming state occurs when a special win is drawn, so that even if the opening / closing piece is not opened / closed, the player does not recognize that it is in a particularly disadvantageous state and opens / closes the opening / closing piece. As a result, it is possible to effectively suppress an increase in the burden on the hall side.

(Solution 15)
In the solving means 1 to 14, the reservation number display control means adds the estimated time including the specified time for each reservation storage reserved in the reservation means, and then the lottery result in the reservation storage. It is assumed that the opening and closing piece is opened by the above, and includes an acceptance determination means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered from the advance entrance at a predetermined timing may be accepted by the first entrance, When it is determined by the acceptance determining means that the game ball is likely to be received in the first reception port, the display control means changes the display mode of the reserved storage corresponding to the determination to the predetermined display aspect. Different from the above, and assuming that the opening / closing piece is opened according to the lottery result, it is determined that there is a high possibility that a game ball entering from the previous entrance is likely to be received in the first entrance. Show pale expected display mode as a pale expectation close to the expected degree of relatively the preset display mode with a lower expectation than.
In this case, when the reserved memory is displayed in the light expectation display mode, there is a possibility that the game ball entering from the entrance with the opening of the opening / closing piece based on the display of the determination result in the reserved memory may be received at the first receiving port. A player can be notified in advance of something. In other words, it is possible to provide a notice effect based on the display mode of the reserved memory without prefetching the determination result of the reserved memory, and it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, when it is determined that there is a possibility that the game ball can be received at the first receiving entrance, the reserved memory is displayed in a light expectation display mode that has a light expectation level, so that an excessive sense of expectation is given to the player. Since it is not held, even when the game ball is not received in the first receiving port, it can be avoided that the player is extremely discouraged.

(Solution 16)
In the solution means 15, the acceptance determination means detects a switching timing at which the specific accommodation portion is switched to a position where the game ball can be accommodated by the release timing detection means, the rolling time storage means, and the acceptance switching means. Switching timing detection means for determining whether or not a point in time when the rolling time has elapsed from the opening timing coincides with the switching timing, so that the game ball can be received in the first receiving port. It is determined whether there is sex.
In this case, depending on whether or not the point in time when the rolling time elapses from the opening timing at which the opening and closing piece opens based on the display of the lottery result coincides with the switching timing at which the specific storage unit is switched to a position where the game ball can be stored. It is possible to determine whether or not there is a possibility that the ball can be received at the first receiving port, and it is possible to realize the notice effect by the display mode of the reserved memory without prefetching the determination result of the reserved memory.

(Solution 17)
In the solution means 13 to the solution means 16, the acceptance judgment means is different in judgment criteria for judging that a game ball may be accepted in the first acceptance port in each order of reservation storage reserved in the reservation means. Set.
In this case, by setting different judgment criteria for determining that there is a possibility that the game ball may be received at the first receiving port for each reserved storage order, the display is displayed in a light expectation display mode depending on the reserved order. The ratio to be controlled can be varied, and as a result, the notice effect can be diversified and the interest can be avoided.

(Solution 18)
In the solution means 17, the acceptance determination means sets the determination criteria strictly sequentially in the order of reservation storage reserved in the reservation means.
In this case, the judgment criteria become stricter in the order of the first and second reserved memory. In other words, it becomes easier to determine that the game memory may be accepted into the first receiving port as the reserved memory is earlier in the reserved order, and the game ball is stored in the first receiving port as the reserved memory is later in the reserved order. It becomes difficult to be judged that there is a possibility of being accepted. For this reason, the reserved memory that is reserved earlier is easily displayed in the light expectation display mode, but on the other hand, even when it is displayed in the light expectation display mode, the reliability with which the game ball is received in the first entrance is high. Lower. On the other hand, the reservation memory with the later reservation order is difficult to be displayed in the light expectation display mode, but on the other hand, when displayed in the light expectation display mode, the reliability that the game ball is received in the first entrance is high. Get higher.

(Solution 19)
In the solving means 1 to 18, the rolling effect device in the variable prize winning device has a rolling surface capable of entering the entrance and rolling the game ball detected by the entry detecting means in the left-right direction. A long guide member capable of releasing the game ball from either of the left and right ends from the rolling surface, and operating the guide member so that the game ball on the rolling surface swings. A first rolling effect device comprising an action driving means, and a downstream side of either one of the left and right ends from which the game ball is discharged from the guide member in the first rolling effect device, and the game ball It is arranged on the upstream side of the second receiving port which can be discharged out of the game area, and pushes the game ball in the direction of the other downstream side of the left and right ends of the guide member by contacting the game ball. The punching portion that can be hit and the punching portion A second rolling effect device comprising: a hitting unit driving means for moving the game ball so that it can be hit according to a detection result of the entry detecting means for detecting the game ball entering the entrance. And at a position different from that of the second rolling effect device, the game ball is released from the guide member in the first rolling effect device on either one of the left and right ends, and on the other downstream side. In order to guide the game ball to either the reception port or the second reception port, the game ball can be stored, and a plurality of storage portions corresponding to either the first reception port or the second reception port are provided. Rotating body arranged in a direction and rotationally driven so that the game ball accommodated in the accommodating portion can be received in either the first receiving port or the second receiving port corresponding to the accommodating portion A third rolling effect device comprising rotation driving means for The rolling effect device, and a fourth rolling kinematic effect device for guiding the game balls that are 押打 by the 押打 portion of the second rolling kinematic effect device.

  Here, “swing” means that the game ball makes at least one reciprocation on the guide member, and preferably moves back and forth on the guide member by 1.5 reciprocations. In addition, it does not include continuing to swing on the guide member indefinitely, and is released from the guide member and ends swinging after a predetermined time or after a predetermined reciprocation (cycle). When the game ball is supplied onto the guide member, the game ball swings on the guide member when the moving speed and direction of the game ball or the rotation state of the guide member satisfies a predetermined condition. You may make it do.

  In addition, “operating so that the game ball swings” means that the guide ball is operated like a seesaw, and the game ball that rolls toward the lower end is released from the end. Before moving, the game ball rolls in the opposite direction to the other end, and the same operation is repeated at the other end. The game ball is swung and the guide member is operated as such. As such an operation, “according to the length of the guide member, the game ball is swung by periodically rotating the rotation angle and the rotation speed so as to satisfy predetermined conditions”, “Position detecting means for detecting the position of the game ball on the rolling surface is provided, and the game ball is swung by appropriately controlling the rotation of the guide member by the operation driving means based on the detection result of the position detecting means. And the like ". The position of the rotation center of the guide member may be the end in the longitudinal direction, the center, or another position.

  Further, as the “pushing portion driving means”, there are “a device that linearly moves the pushing portion”, “a device that rotationally moves the pushing portion around a predetermined axis”, etc. using a motor, a solenoid or the like as power. Can be mentioned.

  In addition, the “accommodating portion” may be of a size that can accommodate at least one game ball, and “accommodates a game ball from the axial direction of the rotating body and discharges it in the axial direction”, “ "Accommodating from the axial direction of the rotating body and discharging it in the radial direction", "Accepting the game ball from the radial direction of the rotating body and discharging it in the axial direction", "Accepting the gaming ball from the radial direction of the rotating body" In the radial direction ".

  In addition, as the “rotary body”, “the rotating body itself is provided with a housing portion”, “the housing portion and the rotating body are separated, and the housing portion is supported in the circumferential direction by the rotating body. (For example, amusement park-like ferris wheel-like) ".

  Furthermore, as the “fourth rolling effect device”, “the one that guides the game ball with the guide surface of the predetermined shape”, “the one that guides when the game ball placed on the two rail members rolls” "," Things that are guided by the game balls placed on the conveyor-like thing being conveyed by the conveyor ", and the like.

  By the way, for example, a stage-like placement surface extending in the horizontal direction is provided in the game area, and a game ball is supplied onto the placement surface so that the movement of the game ball moves in the horizontal direction. However, in this case, if the placement surface is horizontal, the game ball may be stopped on the placement surface, and there is a problem that the game cannot be performed. Therefore, it is conceivable that the placement surface is inclined, or the central portion is relatively higher or lower than both end portions, but in any case, the game ball flows toward the lower placement surface. Therefore, there is a problem that the movement of the game ball is easily bored. If the center of the placement surface is relatively lower than both ends, there is a possibility that the game ball will move back and forth on the placement surface around the center. Although it is possible to add some interest, the game ball is finally released from the center of the placement surface, so the flow of the game ball can be easily predicted, and the movement of the game ball will not be noticed There is a fear. In addition, it is conceivable that the mounting surface can be tilted so that the tilting direction can be changed. However, even in that case, there is a problem similar to the above because the game ball simply flows to the lower side.

  Therefore, by changing the inclination angle and the inclination direction of the stage-shaped placement surface by a driving means such as a motor at all times, the flow direction of the game ball supplied to the stage-shaped placement surface can be changed. It is possible to make it hard to predict and to get bored, but in this case, the mounting surface changes constantly, so you must continue to look at the mounting surface and predict the direction in which the game ball flows However, depending on the player, there is a risk that it may be burdensome or troublesome, and may reduce the interest in the game.

  On the other hand, in the game area, the direction of movement of the flowing game ball is changed to the substantially horizontal direction, that is, the left-right direction, and the direction is changed by the obstacle nail conventionally, but in that case, It was difficult to change the game ball to the desired moving direction depending on the flow speed and the contact position of the game ball that contacts the obstacle nail. For example, the curve that smoothly curves from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction. It is conceivable to change the moving direction of the game ball to a desired direction by rolling on the surface, but in this case, the direction changes if the curved surface is rolled, It was monotonous simply by following a predetermined flow. Therefore, a movable reflector is provided on the flow path of the game ball that flows down, and the movement direction of the game ball is changed or not by the reflector, thereby creating two kinds of flows. However, even in this case, the flow of the game ball can be predicted depending on whether or not there is a reflector on the flow path, so that it becomes easy to get bored.

  In this case, when the open / close piece that closes the entrance of the variable winning device is in an open state, the game ball that enters the variable winning device from the entrance and is detected by the entry detecting means is firstly turned into the first rolling effect. It is sent to the guide member of the device and swings in the left-right direction, and the game ball is released to the side of the third rolling effect device having the first receiving port by swinging of the game ball on the guide member. Whether or not it can be expected to thrill the player. By the way, when the guide member is alternately rotated at a predetermined cycle like a seesaw, the game ball on the guide member gradually moves back and forth while gradually approaching its end, and eventually ends. Released from the part. This is because when the game ball is swung so as not to straddle the rotation center of the guide member, a centrifugal force always acts on the game ball as the guide member rotates, and the centrifugal force rotates. Since the distance from the center is stronger, the distance that the game ball moves away from the center is longer than the distance that the game ball moves away from the center, so the swinging game ball gradually moves away from the center. It seems to move to the end of As a result, it is possible to give the game ball a movement that gradually moves to the end while swinging on the guide member, making it possible to realize an unprecedented movement of the game ball. On the other hand, by predicting when the game ball is released from the guide member, it is possible to make the game more exciting and exciting. Then, after the swing, when the game ball is released from the end of the guide member on the side where the second rolling effect device is arranged downstream, the second receiving port where no advantageous gaming state is generated downstream. Since the game ball is headed, there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced, but when the hitting part of the second rolling effect device moves and hits the game ball, the fourth rolling effect device causes the third rolling effect. Guided to the device. At this time, the player's expectation can be enhanced by whether or not the game ball released from the end of the guide member is hit by the hitting portion, and further, the game ball is hit by the hitting portion. By doing so, it is possible to make the game ball have an impact movement and to make the game ball interesting and interesting. Then, as the game ball that has been hit goes to the third rolling effect device by the fourth rolling effect device, the interest can be enhanced. Then, in the third rolling effect device, it is possible to enhance the interest by making the ball enter into the storage part corresponding to the first receiving port where the advantageous gaming state occurs, and whether or not the game ball is stored. If an advantageous gaming state is generated by being accommodated in the section and guided to the first receiving port, the interest can be further enhanced. In addition, even if it is received by the second receiving port disposed downstream without being hit by the hitting portion of the second rolling effect device, it can be sufficiently enjoyed up to here and the next game ball Can be expected, and can prevent the interest from deteriorating. In addition, as described above, by moving the game ball greatly in the left-right direction in the variable prize device, the player is allowed to pay attention to the movement of the game ball and prevent the interest due to the movement of the game ball from decreasing. Can do.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, the reservation means for holding the execution of the lottery result display is provided and the reserved number is displayed, so that even if the game ball enters the variable winning device, the player Therefore, it is not necessary to stop the game ball driving operation until the game ball is discharged from the variable winning device. For this reason, it is possible to continuously shoot a game ball without forcing the player to play a piecewise game.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall configuration of pachinko machine]
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.

The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. 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.
[About the frame structure]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin 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. 1). 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 configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 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 located below the game board mounting frame 12. 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 lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.
[About front frame configuration]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. 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 60 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.
[About the configuration of the locking device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage 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. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.
[Configuration of game board mounting frame and game board]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, and FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, 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 with a size that fits from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 10). 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.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 90 is provided at an appropriate position in the middle thereof. An accessory 91 (variable winning device) is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37, and the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like are characterized by the design of the accessory 91.

  The accessory 91 is composed of a frame-like decorative body as a whole, and a warp passage is formed along with the warp entrance at the upper edge or the left and right side edges, and a game ball flowing down along the game board surface is provided. When entering the warp entrance, it is taken into the back side of the accessory 91 through a warp passage, which will be described later, and then released again from the middle or lower edge of the accessory 91 to the game board surface.

  The bonus item 91 is provided in the vicinity of its upper edge so as to be openable and closable for a bonus item 92 through which a game ball can be taken. In addition, the bonus 91 is provided with a jackpot entrance 93 through which a game ball taken in from the prize winning port 92 for winning a prize can be won, and a loser entrance 94. A game ball taken in from the prize winning port 92 for an accessory is moved between the winning hole 94 and the prize winning port 92 for an accessory by changing its movement variously while rolling on a predetermined passage. A first rolling effect device 95 that discharges to either the jackpot receiving port 93 or the loss receiving port 94 after the user is paid attention is further provided.

  This accessory 91 has a second rolling effect device 100 capable of hitting a game ball on one discharge side (left side in FIG. 3) of the first rolling effect device 95, and a first rolling effect device. On the other discharge side of 95 (the right side in FIG. 3), there is further provided a third rolling effect device 101 for rotating the game ball to either the big hit receiving port 93 or the lost receiving port 94 by rotating. The fourth rolling effect device 102 is further provided to guide the game ball placed below the first rolling effect device 95 and hit by the second rolling effect device 100 to the third rolling effect device 101. It has been.

  Further, the game area 37 is provided with a pair of start winning ports 96 arranged on the left and right sides below the accessory 91, and when a game ball enters these start winning ports 96, 96, a predetermined amount is obtained. In accordance with the result of the lottery, the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory 91 opens and closes.

  In addition, a general winning opening 98 is provided in the game area 37. In addition, an effect display device 115 is disposed inside the accessory 91, and the effect display device 115 performs an effect display by, for example, an image such as a moving image or a video, or an operation of a movable member. Examples of the effect display device 115 include liquid crystal display devices, EL display devices, plasma display devices, and display devices such as CRTs. The display surface of the effect display device 115 is mounted on the rear side of the accessory 91 so as to face the opening window, and the accessory 91 is fitted into an assembly hole penetrating in the center of the game board 5, A display device control board box 117 having a rear portion of the accessory 91 and the display device control board 116 of the effect display device 115 is provided so as to protrude to the rear side of the game board 5.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display 121 for displaying a lottery result with a special symbol is provided above the effect display device 115 in the accessory 91. In addition, a reservation indicator 122 for displaying a reservation storage of a lottery result is provided at a position along the outer periphery in the upper right of the game area 37 in the drawing. In the effect display device 115, the variation display of the identification information (for example, the display of the special information on the special symbol display device 121 (a series of displays from the start of the variation display to the stop display of the display result)) (for example, The moving image display of the character C1 (see FIG. 56) is performed. In addition, the reserved storage of the lottery result is also displayed on the effect display device 115 in the same manner as the display of the reservation display 122. However, the reserved storage of the effect display device 115 enables display in two types of display modes, a normal display mode (predetermined display mode) and a special display mode (pale expectation display mode) as will be described in detail later. Yes. The normal display mode means that even if a game ball wins the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory at the opening timing of the movable piece 456 based on the reserved memory, there is no possibility that the game ball will win the jackpot entrance 93. This is a display mode for notifying the player. On the other hand, the special display mode indicates that if a game ball wins the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory at the opening timing of the movable piece 456 based on the reserved memory, there is a possibility that the game ball may win the jackpot entrance 93. This is a display mode for notifying the player. However, the display control of the reserved memory in the two types of display modes such as the normal display mode and the special display mode is performed only for the reserved memory stored at the end of the big hit game, and in the normal game state The game ball is displayed in the normal display mode regardless of whether or not there is a possibility that the game ball will win the big hit receiving opening 93.

  Note that the special symbol display 121 of this example corresponds to the lottery result display means of the present invention. Further, the effect display device 115, the special symbol display device 121, and the reservation display device 122 of this example correspond to the display means of the present invention.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the main control board 131 is housed is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be fitted and installed.
[Configuration of body frame mechanism mounting body, ball tank and tank rail]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) separates the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the accessory 91) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.
[Configuration of payout device mounting part and ball payout device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. Note that the ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). 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.
[Equipment on the lower rear of the main frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.
[Configuration of rear cover body]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.

  The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 10) and the main control board box 132 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 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213 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 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 10) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from a substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

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

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

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

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

One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is formed integrally with the rear cover body 210 to hold the power cord, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.
[About the configuration of ball derivatives etc. for the lower pan of the rear lower part of the main body frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, multiple types of “big hit games” are prepared as modes in which a profit is given to the player. Here, the “big hit game” is, for example, a round action that opens and closes the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory in a certain pattern is repeated up to 16 times, and such repetition of the round action is referred to as a “big hit game”. ing. The player can obtain a lot of prize balls by causing the game balls to enter the prize winning opening 92 for the bonus item during the big hit game. As for the round operation, the opening / closing operation of the prize winning port 92 for an accessory performed in response to the game ball entering the start winning port 96 is the first round operation of the first run, and in the second and subsequent round operations. When the condition for either opening / closing the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is opened or closed 18 times at a predetermined interval or 10 winning balls are counted is completed.

  Also, regarding the number of round operations repeatedly performed in the big hit game, the timing of entering the game ball into the start winning opening 96 (more specifically, the detection timing of the game ball by the start opening sensor 318), Timing of entering a game ball into the winning opening 92 (more specifically, detection timing of the game ball by the count sensor 319), timing of entering the big hit receiving port 93 (more specifically, from the big hit receiving sensor 330) The timing is determined according to appropriate timing such as (game ball detection timing) or the result of a lottery performed by a game ball distribution destination in the accessory 91 or the like. Here, the lottery is a lottery for determining a big hit mode, and a means for performing the lottery can be regarded as a “hit type lottery unit”.

The above specific numerical values are the best in the practice of the present invention. In addition, these numerical values can be variously changed and are not limited by the best numerical values.
[Functional configuration of main board and peripheral board]
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.

  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.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 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 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the gate sensor 317, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the big hit reception sensor 330, the loss reception sensor 329, the rotation detection sensor 494, the rotation position detection sensor 321 and the like are input to the main control board 131. . On the other hand, the main control board 131 outputs a drive signal to the special symbol display 121, the reservation display 122, the solenoid 331, the motor 332, the pushing solenoid 325, the rotating body motor 326, and the like. The payout control board 197 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 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338, a waveform control board 339 and the like in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between each input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  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. A decoration lamp 353 mainly including the side decoration device 52 and the like is connected to the first illumination control board 337, and a lighting signal of the decoration lamp 353 is sent from the sub-integrated board 336 to the illumination control board 337. When transmitted, the illumination control board 337 performs processing for lighting the decoration lamp 353 in response to the transmission. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 performs processing for actually operating the effect display device 115. The sub-integrated board 336 receives a detection signal from the game ball sensor 361 and outputs a drive signal to the accessory solenoid 362.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves in addition to audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. 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.

  The illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 are also CPUs 357, 358, and 359 as central processing units, ROMs 370, 371, and 372 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively. , 375.

Next, communication processing between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 will be described in detail. A signal name prefixed with “#” means a negative theory. “High level” means “1” level of the two levels of the binary signal, and “Low level” means “0” level.
[Communication between main control board and payout control board]
Various commands are transmitted between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 by serial transfer. The board that has normally received the command transmits an ACK (Acknowledge) signal that indicates that the command has been received normally to the board that has transmitted the command. As main commands from the main control board 131 to the payout control board 197, there are commands related to payout of game balls and commands for instructing the payout control board 197 to report the operation state. As commands relating to game ball payout, for example, a command for designating the number of game balls to be paid out, a command for instructing start of payout of game balls, a command for instructing stop of payout of game balls, and the like are conceivable. As a main command from the payout control board 197 to the main control board 131, there is a command for transmitting an operation state of the payout control board 197.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing details of the electrical configuration of the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 (main CPU) having a serial communication function and a parallel communication function with the outside as a CPU for performing various arithmetic processes in the main control board 131. The CPU 314 has a circuit configuration of an arithmetic processing unit 390 that performs arithmetic processing, a serial IF unit 391 as a serial communication unit that performs serial communication with the outside, and a parallel IF unit 392 that performs parallel communication with the outside. . Exchange of commands with the payout control board 197 is performed via the serial IF unit 391, and exchange of ACK signals with the payout control board 197 is performed via the parallel IF unit 392.

  The serial IF unit 391 receives the parallel data TDa from the arithmetic processing unit 390, receives the transmission buffer register 393 that stores the data, and the data stored in the transmission buffer register 393, converts the data into serial data Dab, and The transmission shift register 394 for serial transfer to the payout control board 197, the serial data Dba from the payout control board 197, the reception shift register 395 for storing the data, the data stored in the reception shift register 395, and the data Is received and stored as parallel data RDa by the arithmetic processing unit 390, and a serial management unit 397 for managing the operation state of each unit in the serial IF unit 391. These are integrated on one chip. Is There. The transmission buffer register 393, the transmission shift register 394, the reception shift register 395, and the reception buffer register 396 are registers each having a storage capacity of 1 byte.

  The serial management unit 397 permits the transmission of data from the transmission buffer register 393 to the transmission shift register 394 when the transmission shift register 394 is not performing serial transfer with respect to the transmission shift register 394 and the transmission buffer register 393. The data is erased from the transmission buffer register 393.

  The serial management unit 397 permits the reception shift register 395 and the reception buffer register 396 to pass data from the reception shift register 395 to the reception buffer register 396 when no data is stored in the reception buffer register 396, The processing unit 390 reads the parallel data RDa from the reception buffer register 396 and then erases the data from the reception buffer register 396.

  Note that the transfer rate of serial transfer by the serial IF unit 391 is determined based on a signal obtained by dividing the clock signal for operating the CPU 314. The frequency division ratio of the clock signal that determines the transfer rate can be set by the value of a register (not shown) included in the serial IF unit 391.

  The arithmetic processing unit 390 writes the parallel data TDa to the transmission buffer register 393 by raising the write signal #WRa to the transmission buffer register 393, and raises the read signal #REa to the reception buffer register 396. As a result, the parallel data RDa is read from the reception buffer register 396.

  The arithmetic processing unit 390 receives signals indicating various states in the serial IF unit 391 from the serial management unit 397. Signals that the arithmetic processing unit 390 receives from the serial management unit 397 include a transmission buffer empty signal TEa that is set to a high level when the transmission buffer register 393 is cleared, and a transmission shift register 394 that is performing serial transfer. There is a serial transfer signal TCa that is set to a high level, and a reception data presence signal DFa that is set to a high level when data is stored in the reception buffer register 396.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the payout control board 197 includes a CPU 333 (payout CPU) for performing various arithmetic processes in the payout control board 197, a serial IF chip 398 in which a circuit for serial communication with the outside is formed, and an external And a parallel IF chip 399 on which a circuit for performing parallel communication is formed. Commands are exchanged with the main control board 131 via the serial IF chip 398, and ACK signals are exchanged with the main control board 131 via the parallel IF chip 399.

  The serial IF chip 398 receives the parallel data TDb from the CPU 333, receives the transmission buffer register 400 that stores the data, and the data stored in the transmission buffer register 400, converts the data into serial data Dba, and converts the data into the main control board. The transmission shift register 401 for serial transfer to 131, the serial data Dab from the main control board 131, the reception shift register 402 for storing the data, the data stored in the reception shift register 402, and the data by the CPU 333 A reception buffer register 403 that stores data readable as parallel data RDb, and a serial management unit 404 that manages the operation state of each unit in the serial IF chip 398 are provided, and these are integrated on one chip. . Transmission buffer register 400, transmission shift register 401, reception shift register 402, and reception buffer register 403 are registers each having a storage capacity of 1 byte.

  The serial management unit 404 allows the transmission shift register 401 and the transmission buffer register 400 to transfer data from the transmission buffer register 400 to the transmission shift register 401 when the transmission shift register 401 is not performing serial transfer. The data is erased from the transmission buffer register 400.

  The serial management unit 404 permits the data transfer from the reception shift register 402 to the reception buffer register 403 when the data is not stored in the reception buffer register 403 with respect to the reception shift register 402 and the reception buffer register 403, and the CPU 333. Is configured to erase data from the reception buffer register 403 after reading the parallel data RDb from the reception buffer register 403.

  Note that the timing at which the serial IF chip 398 samples the serially transferred command is determined based on a sampling clock obtained by dividing the clock signal for operating the CPU 314 of the main control board 131. The frequency division ratio of the clock signal for determining the sampling clock can be set by the value of a register (not shown) included in the serial IF chip 398.

  The CPU 333 writes the parallel data TDb to the transmission buffer register 400 by raising the write signal #WRb to the transmission buffer register 400, and raises the read signal #RDb to the reception buffer register 403. Then, the parallel data RDb is read from the reception buffer register 403.

  The CPU 333 receives signals indicating various states in the serial IF chip 398 from the serial management unit 404. The signal received by the CPU 333 from the serial management unit 404 includes a transmission buffer empty signal TEb that is high when the transmission buffer register 400 is cleared, and a high level when the transmission shift register 401 is performing serial transfer. There is a serial transfer in-progress signal TCb and a reception data present signal DFb which is set to high level when data is stored in the reception buffer register 403.

Next, the operation at the time of command transfer between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment can perform command transfer from the main control board 131 to the payout control board 197 and command transfer from the payout control board 197 to the main control board 131.
(About command transmission of main control board)
The operation of the main control board 131 that transmits a command to the payout control board 197 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing command transmission processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 390 of the main control board 131. The arithmetic processing unit 390 of the main control board 131 repeatedly executes a scheduled interrupt process at a predetermined interval (in this embodiment, 4 milliseconds (hereinafter referred to as ms)) in order to realize a process for controlling the progress of the game. Then, as part of the regularly executed interrupt process, the command transmission process shown in FIG. 13 is executed when a command is transmitted to the payout control board 197.

  The arithmetic processing unit 390 generates a command for the payout control board 197 when the command transmission process shown in FIG. 13 is started (step S1001). In this embodiment, the command for the payout control board 197 is a 2-byte command larger than 1 byte which is the storage capacity of each register of the serial IF unit 391.

  After the command is generated (step S1001), whether or not “transmission buffer empty signal TEa is high level” and “serial transfer in-progress signal TCa is low level”, that is, “data is stored in transmission buffer register 393” It is determined whether or not “when there is no” and “when the transmission shift register 394 is not performing serial transfer” (step S1002).

  When “the transmission buffer empty signal TEa is at the high level” and “the serial transfer in-progress signal TCa is at the low level” (step S1002), the first byte which is the upper 1 byte among the 2 bytes of the generated command is transmitted. Write to the buffer register 393 (step S1003). Thereafter, after waiting for a preset write standby period Lwa (step S1004), the second byte, which is the remaining lower 1 byte of the generated command, is written to the transmission buffer register 393 (step S1005), and the command The transmission process ends.

  Here, the write standby period Lwa is longer than the transmission register delivery period Lbs, which is the period from the writing of the first byte of the command to the transmission buffer register 393 until the transfer of the first byte to the transmission shift register 394. Is a period in which the second byte write process (step S1005 in FIG. 13) can be executed before the end of the scheduled interrupt process, and the period is prolonged until the start of the next scheduled interrupt process. is not. The write standby period Lwa is shorter than the serial transfer period Lsc that is a period until the serial transfer of the first byte of the command is completed, and is shorter than 4 ms that is the interval of the regular interrupt processing. . In the present embodiment, the write standby period Lwa is set to 2.5 microseconds (hereinafter referred to as μs). Note that the transmission register delivery period Lbs according to the hardware specifications of the serial IF unit 391 of the present embodiment is about 1.25 μs. If the arithmetic processing time of the arithmetic processing unit 390 required for the second byte write processing (step S1005 in FIG. 13) is abnormal in the transmission register delivery period Lbs of the serial IF unit 391, the command shown in FIG. The standby process (step S1004) by the standby process software is not necessary.

  FIG. 14 is a time chart showing the state of each signal on the main control board 131 when the command transmission process is executed. In the command transmission process described above, if it is determined that “the transmission buffer empty signal TEa is at the high level” and “the serial transfer in-progress signal TCa is at the low level” (step S1002 in FIG. 13), the command is sent to the parallel data TDa. Output of the first byte is started (timing ta1). Thereafter, the first byte of the command is written to the transmission buffer register 393 at the rising edge of the write signal #WRa (timing ta2, step S1002 in FIG. 13).

  The transmission buffer register 393 delivers the first byte of the written command to the transmission shift register 394, and is cleared by the serial management unit 397 when the delivery is completed. The transmission shift register 394 outputs the first byte of the command received from the transmission buffer register 393 to the serial data Dab. In serial data Dab during serial transfer, each bit from the first bit D0 to the eighth bit D7 of the command follows the start bit ST, and finally a stop bit SP is output. Thus, when the serial transfer of the first byte of the command is started, the serial transfer in-progress signal TCa becomes high level (timing ta3).

  After writing the first byte of the command (timing ta2, step S1002 in FIG. 13) and after waiting for the write standby period Lwa (step S1004 in FIG. 13), as in the first byte of the command, the transmission buffer The second byte of the command is written to the register 393 (timing ta4, step S1005 in FIG. 13).

  At this time, the transmission shift register 394 is serially transferring the first byte of the command and cannot receive the second byte of the command from the transmission buffer register 393. The byte is stored and held, and the transmission buffer empty signal TEa becomes low level (timing ta4).

  Thereafter, when the serial transfer of the first byte of the command by the transmission shift register 394 is completed, the transmission buffer register 393 delivers the second byte of the command to be stored to the transmission shift register 394. When this delivery is completed, the serial management unit 397 Cleared and the transmission buffer empty signal TEa becomes high level (timing ta5).

  Thereafter, the transmission shift register 394 outputs the second byte of the command received from the transmission buffer register 393 to the serial data Dab in the same manner as the first byte of the command (timing ta6 to ta7).

  By the operation of the main control board 131 described above, a 2-byte command is transmitted to the payout control board 197. The main control board 131 of the present embodiment retransmits the command if there is no ACK signal response from the payout control board 197 within a predetermined period after transmitting the command to the payout control board 197.

  Conversely, the operation of the payout control board 197 that transmits a command to the main control board 131 is performed by the CPU 333 instead of the arithmetic processing unit 390, the transmission buffer register 400, and the transmission shift register 394 instead of the transmission buffer register 393. Instead, the transmission shift register 401 is realized by performing the same operation as that of the main control board 131 described above.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 314 repeatedly executes the scheduled interrupt process in a sense of 4 milliseconds, whereas the serial IF unit 391 executes serial transfer at a transfer rate of 1200 bps (Bit Per Second). Therefore, in this embodiment, the time for serial transfer of the 2-byte command by the serial IF unit 391 is about 16.7 ms, and the CPU 314 repeatedly executes the scheduled interrupt process about four times during that time. As described above, when the CPU 314 writes a command in the transmission buffer register 393, the serial IF unit 391 can leave the serial transfer of the command to the payout control board 197. The transfer rate of 1200 bps in serial transfer is a transfer rate that can ensure the reliability of command transfer against electrical noise, and can be transferred serially by isolation using a relatively inexpensive photocoupler. The transfer rate.

Note that the main control board 131 executes other control processing such as storing winning information if there is a win without interrupting the control processing during serial transfer (a state in which there is a command in the transmission buffer register 393). In the case of a pachinko machine, the number of game balls launched into the game board 13 is restricted to a maximum of 100 per minute, so the launch interval of game balls is about 600 ms. Therefore, even if game balls continuously win the winning opening 61, the main control board 131 can process the detection information of the game balls without delay and serially transfer the prize ball commands to the payout control board 197.
(Receipt control board command reception)
The operation of the payout control board 197 that receives a command from the main control board 131 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed by the CPU 333 of the payout control board 197. The CPU 333 of the payout control board 197 executes the command receiving process shown in FIG. 15 when receiving a command from the main control board 131 as part of controlling the payout of the game ball.

  When starting the command reception process, the CPU 333 determines whether or not “the reception data present signal DFb is at a high level”, that is, “when data is stored in the reception buffer register 403”. (Step S1101).

  Here, when it is determined in the command reception process that “the received data present signal DFb is at the high level” (step S1101), the 2-byte command transmitted from the main control board 131 to the payout control board 197. Among these, the first byte of the command is stored in the reception buffer register 403.

  If “the received data present signal DFb is at the high level” (step S1101), the first byte of the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 is read (step S1102). Thereafter, the second byte of the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 is read via the reception shift register 402 (step S1103), and the command reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a time chart showing the state of each signal on the payout control board 197 when the command receiving process is executed. When the first byte of the command is output to the serial data Dab by the command transmission process in the main control board 131 described above (timing tb1 to tb2), the first byte of the command is stored in the reception shift register 402 and then received. The first byte of the command is transferred to the buffer register 403, and the received data presence signal DFb becomes high level.

  When the second byte of the command is output to the serial data Dab following the first byte of the command (timing tb1 to tb2), the second byte of the command is stored in the reception shift register 402. At this time, since the first byte of the command has not been read from the reception buffer register 403 and the reception buffer register 403 has not been cleared by the serial management unit 404, the reception shift register 402 has the second byte of the command. Retain memory.

  Thereafter, in the command reception process shown in FIG. 15, when it is determined that “the reception data present signal DFb is at the high level” (step S1101 in FIG. 15), the reception buffer #REb is fallen by the fall of the read signal #REb. The first byte of the command is output from the register 403 to the parallel data RDb, and the first byte of the command is read from the reception buffer register 403 by the CPU 333 (timing tb5 to tb6, step S1102 in FIG. 15).

  When the reading of the first byte of the command is completed, the reception buffer register 403 is cleared by the serial management unit 404, and the reception data presence signal DFb becomes low level (timing tb6). Thereafter, when the second byte of the command is passed from the reception shift register 402 to the reception buffer register, the received presence signal DFb becomes high level (timing tb7). Thereafter, similarly to the first byte of the command, the second byte of the command is read from the reception buffer register 403 (timing tb8 to tb9, step S1103 in FIG. 15). For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 16, the scale of the serial transfer time for the first byte and the second byte of the command is reduced as compared with the scale of the arithmetic processing time of the CPU 333. The serial transfer time between the byte and the second byte requires a considerable time compared to the calculation processing time of the CPU 333. Therefore, the command reception process shown in FIG. 15 is a process that is executed by being divided into a plurality of scheduled interrupt processes as part of the scheduled interrupt process that the CPU 333 repeatedly executes at predetermined intervals.

  Through the operation of the payout control board 197 described above, a 2-byte command transmitted from the main control board 131 is received. The payout control board 197 of this embodiment transmits an ACK signal to the main control board 131 during a predetermined period after receiving the command from the main control board 131.

  In this embodiment, the sampling timing of the serial IF chip 398 is set to 19.2 kilohertz (kHz), which is 16 times the transfer rate (1200 bps). In this embodiment, the serial IF chip 398 performs sampling three times for each of the start bit, each data bit of the command, and each bit of the stop bit, and determines the majority of the values detected by these three samplings. As a result, the reliability of command reception is improved.

  Conversely, the operation of the main control board 131 that receives a command from the payout control board 197 is replaced with the arithmetic processing unit 390 instead of the CPU 333, the reception shift register 395 instead of the reception shift register 402, and the reception buffer register 403. The reception buffer register 396 is realized by performing the same operation as that of the above-described payout control board 197.

  With the above configuration, while the CPU 314 of the main control board 131 performs one timed interrupt processing, the serial IF unit 391 transmits two bytes of commands that can be serially transferred, the transmission buffer register 393 of the serial IF unit 391, and the transmission The data can be stored in the shift register 394, and the CPU 314 of the main control board 131 can shorten the period related to the serial transfer of commands. As a result, the progress of other control processes on the main control board 131 and the complexity of the control program executed on the main control board 131 can be suppressed. Therefore, smooth game control can be realized when commands are divided and serially transferred.

  By the way, although the above-described payout control board 197 is shown to include the CPU 333, the serial IF chip 398, and the parallel IF chip 399, it may be configured as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the payout control board 197 is formed with a CPU 333 (payout CPU) that performs various arithmetic processes in the payout control board 197 and a circuit that performs serial communication and parallel communication with the outside. A serial IF IF chip 405 can be provided. The serial IF chip 405 includes a parallel IF unit 406 that performs parallel communication with the parallel IF unit 392 of the main control board 131. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing details of the electrical configuration of the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 different from those shown in FIG. Further, the configuration other than the above is the same as that shown in FIG.

The serial management unit 407 of the payout control board 197 shown in FIG. 17 is different from the serial management unit 404 shown in FIG. The serial management unit 407 is different from the serial management unit 404 shown in FIG. 13 in which the data in the reception buffer register 403 is erased by reading from the CPU 333. The serial management unit 407 is based on the buffer clear signal #CBb from the CPU 333. Thus, data is erased from the reception buffer register 403.
(Regarding command transmission of main control board in FIG. 17)
The operation of the main control board 131 that transmits a command to the payout control board 197 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing command transmission processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 390 of the main control board 131. The arithmetic processing unit 390 of the main control board 131 repeatedly executes the command transmission process shown in FIG. 18 at a predetermined timing as part of the process for controlling the progress of the game.

  When the command transmission process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the arithmetic processing unit 390 determines the value of the job flag Fj (step S1201). The job flag Fj is a flag indicating a state in the command transmission process, and is set to “0” when the arithmetic processing unit 390 is activated.

  If “job flag Fj = 0”, command output processing for outputting a command to the payout control board 197 is executed (step S1202). If “job flag Fj = 1”, the payout control board 197 is executed. An ACK wait process for confirming the ACK signal from is executed (step S1203). After completing the command output process (step S1202) or the ACK waiting process (step S1203), the command transmission process is terminated. Details of the command output process (step S1202) and the ACK wait process (step S1203) will be described later.

  Details of the command output process (step S1202 in FIG. 18) in the command transmission process shown in FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing command output processing (step S1202 in FIG. 18). The arithmetic processing unit 390 is. When the command output process shown in FIG. 19 is started, whether or not “transmission buffer empty signal TEa is high level” and “serial transfer in-progress signal TCa is low level”, that is, “data is stored in transmission buffer register 393”. It is determined whether or not “if not” and “if the transmission shift register 394 is not performing serial transfer” (step S1301). If “the transmission buffer empty signal TEa is at the high level” and “the serial transfer in-progress signal TCa is at the low level” (step S1301), it is determined whether or not “check flag Fc = 1” (step S1302). . The check flag Fc is a flag for instructing the payout control board 197 to report the operation state when the ACK signal from the payout control board 197 cannot be confirmed, and is set to “0” when the arithmetic processing unit 390 is activated. Is set.

  If it is not “check flag Fc = 1” (step S1302) and there is a winning of a game ball in the winning opening (step S1303), the payout control board 197 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. The first byte of the winning command to be generated is generated (step S1304).

  On the other hand, if “check flag Fc = 1” (step S1302), the check flag Fc is set to “0” (step S1305), and a check command for instructing the dispensing control board 197 to report the operation state. The first byte is generated (step S1306). The main control board 131 receives the report of the operation state from the payout control board 197 in the form of a command for the main control board 131 from the payout control board 197.

  After the first byte of the winning command or the check command is generated (steps S1304 and S1306), each bit of the generated first byte is inverted, that is, the bit which is “0” among the bits of the first byte. “1” is set, the bit “1” is set to “0”, and the second byte of the command is generated (step S1307). In this embodiment, the first byte of the command is data having a substantial meaning as a command, and the second byte of the command is data for determining whether the command is correct on the payout control board 197 side.

  After the second byte of the command is generated (step S1307), the generated command is transmitted (steps S1308 to S1310). This process (steps S1308 to S1310) is the same as the process (steps S1003 to S1005) in the command transmission process shown in FIG. After transmitting the command (steps S1308 to S1310), the job flag Fj is set to “1” (step S1311), and the command output process is terminated.

  The state of each signal on the main control board 131 when command transmission is executed in the command output process (steps S1308 to S1310) is the same as the state of each signal on the main control board 131 shown in FIG.

  Details of the ACK wait process (step S1203 in FIG. 18) in the command transmission process shown in FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the ACK wait process (step S1203 in FIG. 17). When the arithmetic processing unit 390 starts the ACK waiting process shown in FIG. 20, it determines whether or not an ACK signal is detected from the payout control board 197 (step S1401). If an ACK signal is detected (step S1401), the job flag Fj is set to “0” (step S1402), and the ACK waiting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if no ACK signal is detected (step S1401), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command transmission (steps S1308 to S1310 in FIG. 19) was completed (step S1403). This predetermined time is a time for waiting for the response of the ACK signal from the payout control board 197, and is set to 100 ms in this embodiment. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1403), the ACK waiting process is terminated as it is, and if the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1403), the check flag Fc is set to “1” (step S1403). S1404) After setting the job flag Fj to “0” (step S1402), the ACK waiting process is terminated.

By the operation of the main control board 131 described above, a 2-byte command is transmitted to the payout control board 197. Conversely, the operation of the payout control board 197 for transmitting a command to the main control board 131 is performed by the CPU 333 instead of the arithmetic processing unit 390, the transmission buffer register 400, and the transmission shift register 394 instead of the transmission buffer register 393. Instead, the transmission shift register 401 is realized by performing the same operation as that of the main control board 131 described above.
(Regarding command reception of the payout control board in FIG. 17)
The operation of the payout control board 197 that receives a command from the main control board 131 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed by the CPU 333 of the payout control board 197. The CPU 333 of the payout control board 197 executes the command receiving process shown in FIG. 21 when receiving a command from the main control board 131 as part of controlling the payout of the game ball. The command reception process shown in FIG. 21 is executed by dividing it into a plurality of scheduled interrupt processes as part of the scheduled interrupt process repeatedly executed by the CPU 333 at predetermined intervals, similarly to the command reception process shown in FIG. Process.

  When starting the command reception process, the CPU 333 determines whether or not “the reception data present signal DFb is at a high level”, that is, “when data is stored in the reception buffer register 403”. (Step S1501).

  Here, when it is determined in the command reception process that “the received data present signal DFb is at the high level” (step S1501), the 2-byte command transmitted from the main control board 131 to the payout control board 197. Among these, the first byte of the command is stored in the reception buffer register 403.

  If “the received data present signal DFb is at the high level” (step S1501), the first byte of the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 is read (step S1502), and then stored in the reception buffer register 403 again. The first byte of the command being read is read (step S1503). Thereafter, the first byte of the command read for the first time is compared with the first byte of the command read for the second time (step S1504), and it is determined whether or not they match (step S1505).

  If the first byte of the read command matches the first time and the second time (step S1505), the first byte of the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 is cleared by falling the buffer clear signal #CBb. (Step S1506). As a result, the second byte of the command stored in the reception shift register 402 is transferred to the reception buffer register 403.

  After clearing the reception buffer register 403 (step S1506), the second byte of the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 is collated after being read twice, similarly to the first byte of the command (step S1507). , S1508, S1509) When the first time and the second time match (step S1510), the second byte of the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 is cleared (step S1511).

  Thereafter, the first byte of the read command is compared with the 2-byte date of the read command (step S1512), and it is determined whether or not they match (step S1513). As described above, the second byte of the command is data generated by the main control board 131 by inverting each bit of the first byte of the command.

  If the first byte and the second byte of the read command match (step S1513), an ACK signal is transmitted to the main control board 131 (step S1514), and the command transmission process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the first byte of the read command does not match between the first time and the second time (step S1505), or when the first byte and the second byte of the read command do not match (step S1513), the next time In order to prepare for command reception, the reception shift register 402 and the reception buffer register 403 are cleared (step S1515), and the command transmission process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a time chart showing the state of each signal on the payout control board 197 when the command receiving process is executed. For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 22, the scale of the serial transfer time for the first byte and the second byte of the command is reduced compared to the scale of the arithmetic processing time of the CPU 333.

  When it is determined in the command reception process shown in FIG. 21 that “the reception data present signal DFb is at the high level” (step S1501 in FIG. 21), the reception buffer register 403 is detected by the fall of the read signal #REb. The first byte of the command is output to the parallel data RDb, and the first byte of the command is read from the reception buffer register 403 by the CPU 333 (timing tb11 to tb12, step S1502 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, the first byte of the command is read in the same manner as the first time (timing tb13 to tb14, step S1503 in FIG. 21).

  After the second reading of the first byte of the command is completed, the reception buffer register 403 is cleared by the fall of the buffer clear signal #CBb, and the reception data present signal DFb becomes low level (timing tb15, in FIG. 21). Step S1506). Thereafter, when the second byte of the command is transferred from the reception shift register 402 to the reception buffer register, the reception data present signal DFb becomes high level (timing tb16).

  Thereafter, the second byte of the command is read from the reception buffer register 403 in the same manner as the first byte of the command (timing tb21 to tb24, steps S1507 and S1508 in FIG. 21). After the reading of the second byte of the command is completed, the reception buffer register 403 is cleared by the fall of the buffer clear signal #CBb, and the reception data presence signal DFb becomes low level (timing tb25, step S1511 in FIG. 21). .

  Through the operation of the payout control board 197 described above, a 2-byte command transmitted from the main control board 131 is received. Conversely, the operation of the main control board 131 that receives a command from the payout control board 197 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to the configuration shown in FIGS. 17 to 22, it is possible to suppress the progress of other control processes on the main control board 131 and the complexity of the control program executed on the main control board 131. Furthermore, since the command stored in the reception buffer register 403 can be erased according to the convenience of the CPU 333 side of the payout control board 197, for the command serially transferred in units of 2 bytes, The CPU 333 can facilitate the handling in units of 2 bytes.

  Also, the payout control board 197 reads the command redundantly and collates the redundantly read command (steps S1502 to S1505 in FIG. 21), so that the command is transferred from the reception buffer register 403 to the CPU 333. It is possible to prevent the processing from being performed based on an abnormal command that has been rewritten due to the influence of noise or the like.

  Further, the main control board 131 inverts the first byte of the command to generate the second byte (step S1307 in FIG. 19), and the payout control board 197 collates the first byte and the second byte of the command. (Steps S1512 to S1513 in FIG. 21), when the command is transferred from the main control board 131 to the payout control board 197, processing is performed based on an abnormal command that has been rewritten due to the influence of noise or the like. Can be prevented.

  Further, since the payout control board 197 that has received the command transmits an ACK signal to the main control board 131, the main control board 131 can confirm whether or not the command has been normally transferred. Further, since the main control board 131 transmits a check command to the payout control board 197 when there is no response of the ACK signal from the payout control board 197, the reason why the command was not normally transferred is the payout control board. It can be determined whether or not it is based on an abnormal operation in 197.

  The configuration shown in FIGS. 12 to 22 can be applied to a substrate such as the sub integrated substrate 336, the illumination control substrates 337 and 338, and the waveform control substrate 339, or the main control substrate 131 and the sub integrated substrate. 336 may be applied to command transfer to and from 336. As a command from the main control board 131 to the sub integrated board 336, there is an effect command for instructing the effect contents of the display image on the effect display device 115.

  Further, a command of 2 bytes or more generated by the sending CPU may be an even number of bytes. As a result, it is possible to efficiently store a command for 2 bytes per one-time interrupt process from the sending CPU to the serial communication unit. For example, the main control board 131 generates, as a group of commands, a total of 4-byte commands consisting of a 3-byte instruction command that defines a production instruction and a 1-byte check command that calculates the checksum of the instruction command. A group of 4-byte commands may be divided into two portions and serially transferred every two bytes by two scheduled interrupt processes.

  The main control board 131 also generates a total of 8 bytes of commands as a group of commands, including a 4-byte inversion command obtained by inverting each bit of the 3-byte instruction command and the 1-byte check command. A group of commands of 8 bytes may be divided into 4 times, and serial transfer may be performed every 2 bytes by 4 scheduled interrupt processes.

Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.
[About game processing]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a game process routine. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the routine of the fluctuation start process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination processing routine. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a routine of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a routine of fluctuation processing. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a routine of a prize winning opening / closing process for an accessory. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a big hit game start processing routine. 30 is a flowchart showing a routine of the big hit game processing.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process. First, the CPU 314 of the main board 310 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 96 in step S1601. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start port sensor 318 is turned on and a detection signal is output, and if a detection signal is output from the start port sensor, a game ball has won the start winning port 96. It discriminate | determines and progresses to step S1602. If it is determined in step S1601 that the start port sensor 318 has been turned ON, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, continuous number determination random number, variable display pattern random number, etc.) are acquired.

  In step S1601, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 96 and obtains a predetermined random number, in the subsequent step S1602, the value of the reserved ball number counter provided in the RAM 316 is less than 4 which is the upper limit value. Judge whether there is. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S1603, and a starting storage storing process for storing the predetermined random number acquired in step S1601 in the RAM 316 as a storage unit is performed. If the start port sensor 318 is not ON in step S1601 and if the value of the reserved ball number counter is 4 or more in step S1602, the start storage storing process is not executed.

  In the start memory storing process in step S1603, a process of adding “1” to the reserved ball number counter and the number of reserved balls displayed on the reservation indicator 122 by the reserved number display control means in accordance with the addition of the reserved ball number counter. Processing for changing the number (for example, in the case of the reservation indicator 122 comprising four lamps, processing for indicating the number of reserved balls by the number of lighting of the lamp) and the obtained random value (for example, jackpot determination random number, continuous number determination) Random number, etc.) is stored in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 316 in correspondence with the count value of the retained 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 S1602, the random value acquired in step S1601 is discarded. When it is determined in step S1601 that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 96, various random numbers may be acquired between steps S1601 to S1603. For example, without acquiring various random numbers in step S1601, After determining that the reservation ball number counter is less than the upper limit value in step S1602, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in a start storage storage process (step S1603).

  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 S1604 is performed, and the process selection flag is [1]. For example, the variable display pattern setting process in step S1605 is selected. If the process selection flag is [2], the variable process in step S1606 is selected. If the flag is [4], the big hit game start process is executed, and if the process selection flag is [5], the big hit game process is executed.

  In this example, four types of “losing”, “first ordinary hit”, “second ordinary hit”, and “special hit” are prepared as the lottery results based on the big hit determination random number. Specifically, the “losing” of the lottery result does not open or close the prize winning opening 92 for the bonus item. The “first ordinary hit” is for opening and closing the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory for the first opening time (between 0.3 sec and 0.6 sec, preferably about 0.4 sec). "Opens / closes the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory item for a second opening time (between 1.5 seconds and 2.0 seconds, preferably about 1.8 seconds). The “winning prize” 92 is opened by lottery, and at that timing, a game ball is entered from the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory into the accessory 91, and a game is made to the jackpot entrance 93 in the accessory 91. When the ball is accepted, a “big hit game” can be generated as an advantageous game state. Furthermore, the “special hit” is generated even if the winning ball 92 for the feature is opened to allow the game ball to enter the feature 91, and the game ball is not received in the big hit receiving port 93 inside. In other words, a “big hit game” is generated directly only by winning a game ball at the start winning opening 96, and by drawing this, it is possible to greatly enhance the interest of the player.

  In the variation start process (step S1604) executed when the process selection flag is [0], the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, a setting for starting the variation display of the special symbol is made. Do. Specifically, although described later in detail, any one of “special winning”, “first ordinary winning”, “second ordinary winning”, and “losing” as a lottery result corresponding to the big hit determination random number acquired in step S1601. And the processing selection flag is updated to [1]. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S1605) 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 on the special symbol display 121). From the time until the stop display) is set in the timer, and the processing selection flag is updated to [2]. In the changing process (step S1606) executed when the process selection flag is [2], the timer set with the change time in the change display pattern setting process (step S1605) is monitored, and the timer is timed out. Then, the special symbol display unit 121 performs a process of stopping the variation display of the special symbol. At this time, if the lottery result is “special hit” in the fluctuation start process (step S1604), the process selection flag is updated to [4], and if “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”, the process is performed. The selection flag is updated to [3]. Otherwise, that is, “losing”, the processing selection flag is updated to [0].

  Further, in the prize winning opening / closing process (step S1607) executed when the process selection flag is [3], when the lottery result is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”, the lottery The opening / closing of the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory according to the result is executed. Specifically, as will be described later, when the prize winning hole 92 for an accessory is opened and closed, and a game ball that has entered the accessory 91 enters the jackpot entrance, the processing selection flag is updated to [4], and the jackpot If the ball does not enter the receiving port, the processing selection flag is updated to [0].

  Further, in the jackpot game start process (step S1608) executed when the process selection flag is [4], settings for starting the jackpot game state are performed. Although details will be described later, specifically, the number of times of opening of the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is set. In the big hit game processing (step S1609) executed when the process selection flag is [5], the number of game balls detected by the count sensor 319 is determined, and a predetermined number of game balls are awarded for a prize winning hole 92 for an accessory. When winning a prize or when a predetermined period has elapsed, a process for closing the prize winning hole 92 for an accessory is performed. In addition, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number of times, the process for making the prize winning port 92 for the role again is performed, and when the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has reached the predetermined number of times, The process selection flag is updated to [0].

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the above-described change start process (step S1604). In this variation start process, first, in step S1621, the CPU 314 of the main board 310 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is zero. As described above, since the value of the reserved ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 in step S1621, the start memory is stored. It is determined that there is no data, and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S1621, the process proceeds to step S1622, and the start memory transfer process is executed. In the start memory transfer process in step S1622, the process of subtracting 1 from the reserved ball number counter, and after shifting various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 316, the retained ball in the start memory storage area. A process of reading various random numbers (such as big hit determination random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the 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.

  Next, in step S 1623, a big hit determination process is performed using the big hit determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter in the reserved storage area. ”,“ First ordinary hit ”, or“ second ordinary hit ”, and in step S1624, the processing selection flag is updated to [1]. By updating the process selection flag to [1], the timer interrupt process occurs next, and when the game process (see FIG. 23) is executed, the variable display pattern setting process (step S1605) can be executed. .

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process (step S1623). When the big hit determination process is started, first, in step S1641, the big hit determination table stored in the ROM 315 is selected, and in the subsequent step S1642, whether the big hit determination random number is “special hit” or not using the big hit determination table. If it is “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1643, the special hit flag is turned on, and the big hit determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is not “special hit” in step S1642, the process proceeds to step S1644.

  In this step S1644, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is “first normal hit” using the big hit determination table. If it is “first normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1645, and the first normal hit is determined. The flag is turned on and the jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is not “first normal hit” in step S1644, the process proceeds to step S1646. In this step S1646, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is “second normal hit” using the big hit determination table. If it is “second normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1647, and the second normal hit is determined. The flag is turned on and the jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit determination random number is not “second normal hit” in step S1646, the big hit determination process is terminated without turning on any of the hit flags.

  By the way, the probability of each lottery result being drawn by the big hit determination random number is, for example, “lost” 1/200, “first ordinary hit” 188/200, “second ordinary hit” 10/200, “ The “special hit” can be set to 1/200. However, the probabilities are not limited to the above probabilities, and those probabilities can be changed and set as appropriate. However, in any setting, the probability of “special hit” needs to be the lowest. Further, there is no need for “losing”.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the above-described variable display pattern setting process (step S1605). In this variable display pattern setting process, it is determined in step S1661 whether or not the big hit determination random number is “special hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special hit flag is ON. If the special hit flag is ON, that is, “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1662 and the special hit stored in the ROM 315 is determined. Select the time variation display pattern table. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1661 that it is not “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1663, and it is determined whether the big hit determination random number is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”. Is done. That is, if either the first ordinary hit flag or the second ordinary hit flag is in the ON state, it is determined that the “first ordinary hit” or the “second ordinary hit” is selected, and the process proceeds to step S 1664, from the ROM 315. Select the normal fluctuation display pattern table.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1663 that the “first normal hit” or “second normal hit” is not met, that is, if any hit flag is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1665 and the loss stored in the ROM 315 is determined. A time variation display pattern table is selected. The ROM 315 stores a first ordinary per hour fluctuation display pattern table and a second ordinary per hour fluctuation display pattern table corresponding to “first ordinary per” and “second ordinary per”. ”Or“ second ordinary hit ”, the first ordinary hit fluctuation display pattern table or the second ordinary hit fluctuation display pattern table may be selected.

  When the variation display pattern table is selected, in step S1666, the variation display pattern corresponding to the variation display pattern table previously selected is determined using the variation display pattern random number, and in step S1667, the determined variation display pattern is determined. A display pattern variation display pattern command is set, and the flow advances to step S1668.

  In step S1668, a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern determined in step S1668 is set in the timer. Specifically, in this example, for example, in the case of a fluctuation display pattern determined from the normal hit fluctuation display pattern table, that is, in the case of "first normal hit" or "second normal hit", as the fluctuation time, For example, the first execution time between 1 sec and 2 sec is set. On the other hand, in the case of a fluctuation display pattern determined from either the special hit fluctuation display pattern table or the off-time fluctuation display pattern table, that is, in the case of “special hit” or “lost”, the first execution time is set as the fluctuation time. A longer second execution time is set. As a result, when “special hit” or “losing” is set, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be longer, and when the variation time is longer than the normal hit, it is either “special hit” or “losing”. It is possible to recognize this, and the player can be excited and excited to enhance the interest.

  When the variation time is set in step S1668, in the subsequent step S1669, the processing selection flag is updated to [2] and the process proceeds to step S1670, and the big hit determination random number and variation display determined or set so far. A pattern random number, a variable display pattern command, a variable time, etc. are set as commands for transmitting to the peripheral board 311 and this routine is returned. Based on the determined variable display pattern, the special symbol indicator 121 The symbol variation display is started.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the above-described changing process (step S1606). First, in step S1681, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 121 is up, and if not, the routine returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is up, the process proceeds to step S1682, where it is determined whether or not the lottery result being executed is “special win”. If it is determined that “special win” is determined, the process proceeds to step S1683. The process selection flag is updated to [4], and this routine is returned. At that time, a special symbol indicating “special hit” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 121.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1682 that it is not “special hit”, the process proceeds to step S1684, and it is determined whether the lottery result is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”. If it is determined that it is "per ordinary" or "per second ordinary", the process proceeds to step S1685, the process selection flag is updated to [3], and this routine is returned. At that time, the special symbol display 121 stops and displays the special symbol suggesting “first normal hit” or “second normal hit” according to the lottery result.

  If it is determined in step S1684 that the lottery result is not “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”, that is, it is determined that the lottery is “lost”, the process proceeds to step S1686, and the process selection flag is set. Is updated to [0], and this routine returns. At that time, the special symbol display 121 stops and displays the special symbol suggesting “losing”.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-mentioned prize winning opening / closing process (step S1607). Here, first, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is “first normal hit”. If it is “first normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1702, and the first opening time is set. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1701 that it is not “first normal hit”, in other words, if it is determined that it is “second normal hit”, the process proceeds to step S1703 and the second opening time is set. .

  In step S1702 or step S1703, when the opening time is set, the process proceeds to step S1704, and the opening / closing operation of the prize winning port 92 for an accessory is performed according to the set opening time. Specifically, when the opening time is the first opening time, for example, the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory is opened or opened for 0.3 sec to 0.6 sec. It is desirable to open during this period. Further, in the case where the opening time is the second opening time, it is a time longer than the first opening time, for example, for opening or opening the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory for 1.5 seconds to 2.0 seconds, Furthermore, it is desirable to open for about 1.8 seconds.

  In step S1704, when the opening / closing of the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is completed, the process proceeds to step S1705, and it is determined whether or not the big hit acceptance sensor 330 is turned on. That is, in step S 1704, it is determined whether or not the winning ball 92 for the accessory has opened, the game ball has entered the accessory 91, and the game ball has been received in the jackpot 93 in the accessory 91. Then, when a game ball is received at the jackpot receiving port 93, the jackpot receiving sensor 330 is turned ON, the process proceeds to step S1706, the processing selection flag is updated to [4], and in step S1707, for example, during the jackpot game A predetermined command including an effect display pattern displayed on the display device 115 and controlled by the peripheral board 311 is set, and this routine is returned.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot acceptance sensor 330 is not turned ON in step S1705, that is, if the game ball does not enter the accessory 91 from the prize winning port 92, or from the prize winning port 92 for bonuses If a game ball has entered into the accessory 91 but is not received in the jackpot receiving port 93, the process proceeds to step S1708, the process selection flag is updated to [0], and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described jackpot game start process (step S1608). This jackpot game start process is performed when the lottery result based on the jackpot determination random number generated by winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 96 is “special hit”, or by opening / closing the bonus winning opening 92 for the bonus game. This process is started when the game ball that has entered the box is received in the jackpot receiving port 93. First, in step S1721, the set maximum continuation number that is the number of rounds of the big hit game is set by the continuation number determination random number. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is set by a continuation number determination random number from any one of 2, 8, and 16. Specifically, the ratio of selecting the number of rounds of 2, 8, and 16 is, for example, “1/4” for 2 times, “1/4” for 8 times, and “1” for 16 times. The number of rounds corresponding to the continuation number determination random number is set using an appropriate selection table allocated to be “/ 2”. The continuation number determination random number may be generated together with the big hit determination random number or the like when winning the start winning opening 96, or may be generated when the big hit processing is started.

  When the set maximum continuation number is set in step S1721, in the subsequent step S1722, the continuation number determination display process is performed. Specifically, based on the continuous number determination random number, the corresponding continuous number determination display pattern is determined from the continuous number determination display pattern table stored in the ROM 315, and the display pattern command of the determined continuous number determination display pattern is set. To do. The set display pattern command is set so as to be transmitted to the peripheral substrate 311.

  Various display patterns are prepared as the continuation number determination display pattern, which is smaller than the set maximum continuation number set by the continuation number determination random number, that is, a display pattern suggesting the maximum number of rounds or the maximum number of rounds. There is a display pattern that suggests the number of rounds. Specifically, for example, if the actual number of rounds is 16, the number of rounds displayed by the display pattern is displayed as 8, and the player is initially recognized that the number of rounds is 8, It may be displayed as if the number of rounds has increased to 16 by performing an effect display (for example, re-lottery display) in which the number of rounds is changed during the game. As a result, the number of rounds more advantageous than the number of rounds displayed at this place is displayed to the player, so that the player can have a sense of good luck and the interest can be enhanced. Is something that can be done.

  The number of rounds in this example corresponds to the degree of advantage of the present invention.

  Then, in step S1722, when the continuation count determination display process ends, the process proceeds to step S1723, the process selection flag is updated to [5], and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described big hit game processing (step S1609). First, in step S1741, a predetermined round counter is initialized (for example, round counter value = 2). This round counter is secured in the RAM 316, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the round counter is initialized in step S1741, in subsequent step S1742, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter, and then the opening / closing operation of the bonus winning port 92 for the accessory is started at predetermined time intervals. (Step S1743). Then, in the next step S1744, it is determined whether or not the number of opening / closing of the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is within a set maximum number (for example, 18 times). If the open / close count is within the set maximum count (YES), it is then determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S1745). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 319 corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on (step S1746). If the count sensor 319 is turned ON by winning the winning combination winning hole 92 (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S1747, and the determination in step S1644 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S1746 and the count sensor 319 is not ON (NO), the determination in step S1744 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  During one round operation, one round ends when the opening / closing of the prize winning opening 92 for the feature reaches the set maximum number of 18 times or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. It becomes. If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S1744 or step S1745 is denied (NO), so that the opening / closing operation of the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory is stopped for the end of the round (step S1748). . Then, in the next step S1749, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation number selected and set from 2 rounds, 8 rounds or 16 rounds.

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (NO in step S1749), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S1750), and the winning ball counter is reset to “0”. (Step S1742).

  In this example, since the number of rounds is calculated by setting the opening / closing operation of the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory performed in response to the entry of the game ball to the start winning prize opening 96 as the first round, The content corresponds to processing of one round operation after the second round. In the second and subsequent rounds, if it is determined that the round operation has been repeated and the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum number of continuations (YES in step S1749), the reservation storage display process described later is performed ( In step S1751, the process proceeds to step S1752, the process selection flag is updated to [0], and the jackpot process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the game process of this example, the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory is opened and closed in a relatively short time when the winning prize opening 96 is won except when the special symbol is being displayed or when the big hit process is being executed. Therefore, it becomes a game similar to the conventional second type pachinko machine, and it is possible to make a player accustomed to the conventional second type pachinko machine without a sense of incongruity, and to suppress a decrease in interest. . In addition, before the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is opened / closed, the changed special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the pattern of the opening / closing operation (lottery result) can be recognized. Since “per ordinary” and “second ordinary” are more advantageous, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by displaying a special symbol stop display.

In addition, if the variation time of the special symbol is long, it can be recognized that the lottery result is either “lost” or “special hit”, until the special symbol is stopped and the lottery result can be recognized. During this period, the player can be thrilled and throbbing, and can be rich in intonation. In addition, since the winning prize at the start winning opening 96 has a “special hit” that is a big hit, it becomes a game that is more similar to the conventional type 1 game, and can further suppress the player's uncomfortable feeling, It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.
[About the composition of the character]
Next, a specific configuration of the accessory 91 in this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. 31 is a front view showing an example of an accessory in the present embodiment, and FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the accessory shown in FIG. 31 from the upper right front. FIG. 33A is an enlarged front view showing the prize winning port for an accessory, and FIG. 33B is an explanatory diagram showing a movable piece of the prize winning port for an accessory together with its movement.

  In the present embodiment, the accessory 91 has a prize-winning hole 92 through which a game ball can enter and a game ball that has entered the prize-winning hole 92 is rolled on a predetermined passage. A first rolling effect device 95 that can be released to either one of the two sides later, and one of the first rolling effect device 95 on the discharge side (left side in FIG. 31), and presses the game ball. The second rolling effect device 100 that can be struck and the other rolling side of the first rolling effect device 95 that is arranged on the other discharge side (right side in FIG. 31) and rotates to play the game ball at the big hit receiving port 93 or the lose receiving port 94. The third rolling effect device 101 is guided to the third rolling effect device 101 and the third rolling effect device 101 arranged below the first rolling effect device 95 and pressed by the second rolling effect device 100. The flow of the game balls that are arranged on the left and right of the fourth rolling effect device 102 and the first rolling effect device 95 that are released. The first rectifying means 500a and the second rectifying means 500b for rectifying each of the first and second rectifying means 500b and the game balls flowing down from above the accessory 91 are prevented from coming into contact with the first rolling effect device 95 and the fourth rolling effect device 102. And a warp passage 510 that leads to the downstream side of the object 91.

As shown in FIG. 3, the accessory 91 is sized to occupy a relatively wide range of the game area, and can be recognized at a glance. Thereby, while the pachinko machine 1 of this example can be identified easily, it becomes easy to attract a player's interest.
(About the prize winning gates for works)
The prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is a mouth of the character body 455 that is arranged in the center of the accessory 91 and in the vicinity of the upper edge portion, and has a large opening, so that the game ball is swallowed by the character body 455. An atmosphere can be created, and an effect of enhancing the fun of the game can be expected.

  The prize winning opening 92 for the accessory is arranged between the pair of left and right movable pieces 456 (wing members) arranged on the left and right sides of the mouth of the character body 455 and the pair of movable pieces 456, and the game ball is brought into the inside of the accessory. A ball entrance 457 for guiding the game ball, a count sensor 319 as a game ball detection sensor for detecting a game ball that has passed through the ball entrance 457, and a game ball that has passed through the count sensor 319 are delivered to the first rolling effect device 95. And a delivery port 458.

  In the pair of movable pieces 456, when a solenoid 331 disposed on the back surface of the accessory 91 is driven, its plunger (not shown) linearly moves, and the linear motion moves the drive shaft 471 via the link mechanism 470. The movable piece 456 is rotated by rotating it (see FIG. 32). The pair of movable pieces 456 are rotated in a direction in which the leading ends thereof are moved away from each other so that a game ball can enter the mouth of the character body 455 and the leading ends thereof are rotated in directions toward each other. By doing so, the game ball cannot enter the mouth of the character body 455 (see FIG. 33A). In other words, the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory can be opened and closed by rotating the pair of movable pieces 456. In this example, the pair of movable pieces 456 are driven by separate solenoids 331, respectively.

  The movable piece 456 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 33A is a front view showing a winning opening for an accessory of the present embodiment, and FIG. 33B is an explanatory view showing the operation of the movable piece. As shown in FIG. 5B, the movable piece 456 includes a main movable piece 472 that has a drive shaft 471 that is rotationally driven by the drive of the solenoid 331, and that rotates about the drive shaft 471. A rotation shaft 473 is provided at a position different from the drive shaft 471 of the piece 472, and a sub movable piece 474 that rotates around the rotation shaft 473 as the main movable piece 472 rotates. That is, the movable piece 456 is configured such that the main movable piece 472 is rotatable about the drive shaft 471 and the auxiliary movable piece 474 is rotatable about the rotation shaft 473.

  The main movable piece 472 rotates together with the drive shaft 471 and extends in a predetermined direction. The main movable piece 472 rotates at a leading end of the rotation extending part 475 and a guiding part 476 that guides a game ball. And a guided portion 478 that is provided at a predetermined position of the extending portion 475 and engages with the guide portion 477 of the sub movable piece 474.

  On the other hand, the sub movable piece 474 engages with the guided portion 478 of the main movable piece 472 in addition to the rotation shaft 473 and guide portion 478 capable of guiding the guided portion 478 in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 473. And a guide surface 479 that is substantially parallel to the guide direction of the guide portion 477 and guides the game ball.

  In this movable piece 456, the rotation shaft 473, the guide portion 477, and the guided portion 478 are respectively disposed above the drive shaft 471, and the rotation radius of the main movable piece 472 around the drive shaft 471 is set. The rotation radius of the sub movable piece 474 around the rotation axis is set larger.

  In this example, the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is an entrance of the present invention, the count sensor 319 of the present example is an entry detecting means of the present invention, and the movable piece 456 of the present example is an opening / closing piece of the present invention. It corresponds.

  Next, the operation of the movable piece 456 will be described in detail. When the movable piece 456 is in a position (first posture) where the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory is closed, as indicated by a chain line (one-dot and two-dot chain line) in FIG. The guide portion 478 is located at an end portion of the sub movable piece 474 that approaches the rotation shaft 473 of the guide portion 477. In this state, as shown in the drawing, the guide portion 476 of the main movable piece 472 is positioned so as to largely overlap the guide surface 479 of the sub movable piece 474. Although not shown, in this state, the plunger of the solenoid 331 is in a state of being located at the immersive end.

  In this state, the movable piece 456 is rotated (counterclockwise in the figure) by driving the solenoid 331 to open the prize winning port 92 for the accessory (second posture) as shown by the solid line in the figure. ), When the main movable piece 475 is rotated by the rotation of the drive shaft 471, the guided portion 478 pushes the sub movable piece 474 in the rotation direction via the guide portion 477, thereby the sub movable piece. 474 rotates in the same direction as the main movable piece 472.

  At that time, the guided portion 478 of the main movable piece 472 moves in the direction away from the rotation shaft 473 in the guide portion 477 of the sub movable piece 474. Then, when both the main movable piece 472 and the sub movable piece 477 are rotated to the position indicated by the solid line in the same figure, they reach the extended end of the plunger of the solenoid 331, the rotational drive is stopped, and the movable piece 456 is rotated. Stops. In this state, as shown in the drawing, the portion where the guide portion 476 of the main movable piece 472 overlaps the guide surface 479 of the sub-movable piece 474 is reduced, and the position where the guide portion 476 protrudes outward from the guide surface 479. Become.

  As described above, when the movable piece 456 is opened and closed, the guide portion 476 of the main movable piece 472 relatively moves along the guide portion 477 of the sub-movable piece 474, and when the movable piece 456 is opened, the guide portion 476 is opened. Moves to a position protruding outward from the tip of the guide surface 479 of the sub movable piece 474, so that the movable piece 456 itself appears to be longer. However, the length from the drive shaft 471, which is the rotation center of the movable piece 456, to the outermost end, in other words, the length of the main movable piece 472 itself does not change. The length has not changed. That is, by rotating the position of the guide portion 476 and the guide surface 479, the player can be given the illusion that the length of the movable piece 456 has changed. ing.

  As a result, when the movable piece 456 is opened, it is possible to make an illusion that the movable piece 456 is long, so that it is possible to make it seem that the game ball is likely to win the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory, In particular, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can be made to want to play a game among a number of gaming machines, and a sense of expectation for winning a prize can be enhanced, thereby enhancing the interest. Actually, since the opening width of the pair of opened movable pieces 456 does not change, the rate of winning is not increased compared to the appearance, and it is possible to prevent the interest from becoming higher than necessary and the burden on the hall side. It is possible to suppress the increase.

In the movable piece 456, the rotation end of the drive shaft 471, that is, the rotation end of the movable piece 456 is shown to be regulated by the plunger immersing end and the extension end of the solenoid 331. 478 may be configured such that the rotating end of the movable piece 456 is regulated by contacting both ends of the guide part 477, or the rotating end is regulated by both the plunger and the guide part 477. Also good.
(About the first rolling effect device)
Next, the first rolling effect device 95 will be described in detail based on FIG. 34 to FIG. FIG. 34 is a front view of the first rolling effect device with a schematic configuration. FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the first rolling effect device. FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the rotation driving means in the first rolling effect device. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the first rolling effect device. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of the game ball in the first rolling effect device. FIG. 39 is a time chart showing the operation of the motor in the first rolling effect device.

  As shown in FIG. 31, FIG. 32 and FIG. 34 to FIG. 36, the first rolling effect device 95 extends in the left-right direction and has an elongated shape having a rolling surface 490 on which the game ball can roll. A guide member 491, a rotation support shaft 492 that rotatably supports the guide member 491, a rotation drive unit 493 that rotates the guide member 491, and a rotation detection that detects the rotation state of the guide member 491. And a sensor 494.

  The guide member 491 is provided with a weir portion 495 that covers a substantially entire length of the rolling surface 490 from preventing the game ball from dropping from the rolling surface 490 to the front side (the player side with respect to the gaming machine). In addition, the rolling surface 490 is inclined in the front-rear direction so that the front side thereof is lowered, whereby the game ball B thrown on the rolling surface 490 rolls along the weir 495 and guides The game ball B is prevented from coming into contact with the delivery port 458 disposed on the rear side of the member 491.

  The rotation drive unit 493 includes a motor 332 and a transmission mechanism 480 that converts the rotational drive of the motor 332 into a reciprocating drive and transmits the reciprocating drive to the guide member 491. The transmission mechanism 480 is formed integrally with a first gear 481 fixed to the rotation shaft of the motor 332, a second gear 482 that rotates in mesh with the first gear 481, and a second gear 482. The crank pin 483 disposed at a position eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the shaft, and the crank pin 483 are slidably held linearly in a substantially horizontal direction and reciprocated linearly in a substantially vertical direction by the revolution of the crank pin 483. A reciprocating member 484 that is movable, a sliding support member 485 that supports the reciprocating member 484 so as to be linearly slidable in a substantially vertical direction, a motor 332, a first gear 481, a second gear 482, a reciprocating member 484, A casing 486 for holding the sliding support member 485 and the like in a predetermined position.

  The reciprocating member 485 includes a crank pin holding groove 487 that holds the crank pin 483 so as to be slidable in a substantially horizontal direction and is formed in an elongated hole shape, a sliding connection portion 488 slidably connected to the sliding support member 485, And a transmission portion 489 for transmitting the reciprocating drive to the guide member 491.

  The sliding support member 485 is a cylindrical rod-shaped member made of metal (for example, iron, brass, aluminum, etc.), and a friction reducing layer 496 is formed on the surface thereof (see FIG. 35). In this example, the friction reducing layer 496 is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, (for example, Teflon (registered trademark))) as a fluororesin with a predetermined thickness. Friction due to sliding with 488 is reduced, and good sliding can be obtained over a long period of time.

  Pins 497 projecting rearward are provided on the rear surface sides of both ends of the guide member 491. The rotation drive means 498 has a transmission portion 489 of the reciprocating member 485, and the pin 497 on the left side of the guide member 491 in the drawing. Is disposed at a position where it abuts so as to receive from below. The pin 497 that contacts the transmission portion 489 in the guide member 491 is biased downward by a spring (coil spring) 498 (see FIG. 35). That is, the transmission part 489 and the pin 497 are biased by the spring 498 in a direction in which they approach each other.

  The biasing force of the spring 498 is transmitted to the reciprocating member 485 via the pin 497 of the guide member 491 and the transmission portion 489, and acts as a force that deforms the sliding support member 485 from the sliding connection portion 488 of the reciprocating member 485. However, since the sliding support member 485 is made of metal, it has sufficient strength and rigidity, and prevents the sliding support member 485 from being deformed to prevent the reciprocating member 485 from sliding.

  In this example, by rotating the motor 332 in a predetermined direction, the guide member 491 rotates around the rotation support shaft 492 like a seesaw and reciprocates via the transmission mechanism 480. . In this example, when the motor 332 is rotated once, the guide member 491 rotates like a two-way reciprocating seesaw. Further, the axial direction of the motor 332 is substantially the same as the direction (left-right direction) in which the guide member 491 extends, and thereby the amount of protrusion at the rear of the guide member 491, that is, the back surface of the pachinko machine 1 is suppressed. Has been.

  On the other hand, a pin 497 provided at the end of the guide member 491 opposite to the side on which the rotation driving means 493 is disposed (right side in the figure) is a rotation detection unit 499 that can be detected by the rotation detection sensor 494. (See FIG. 35). As shown in FIG. 34, the rotation detection sensor 494 is disposed at a position where the rotation detection unit 499 is detected when the guide member 491 is in a substantially horizontal position. In this example, the rotation detection unit 499 is detected. Is in a detection state when the rotation detection sensor 494 is above the horizontal, and is in a non-detection state when it is below the horizontal.

  Note that the rotation detection sensor 494 and the rotation detection unit 499 of this example correspond to the operation state detection means of the present invention.

  Next, the operation of the game ball B in the first rolling effect device 95 will be described in detail based on FIG. For convenience, the description will be made assuming that the counterclockwise rotation is positive and the clockwise rotation is negative. The guide member 491 is repeatedly rotated like a seesaw at a predetermined period by the rotation of the motor 332, and in this state, the game ball B is supplied onto the rolling surface of the guide member 491. At this time, for example, when the guide member 491 is inclined so that the right side in the drawing is lowered as shown in FIG. 5A, the game ball B supplied onto the guide member 491 is pulled by the guide member 491 by gravity. Roll in the direction of the right end of Thereafter, when the guide member 491 rotates in the positive direction and the right end thereof becomes higher than the rotation support shaft 492, the game ball B turns back in the rolling direction and moves in the direction of the rotation support shaft 492. Rolls (see (a) in the figure). Since the inertial force acts on the game ball B in the rolling direction, even if the inclination direction of the guide member 491 changes, the rolling direction of the game ball B does not change immediately.

  Then, before the game ball B reaches the rotation support shaft 492, when the guide member 491 rotates in the negative direction and the right end becomes lower than the rotation support shaft 492, the game ball B rolls again. The direction to be turned is turned and rolled in the direction of the right end portion of the guide member 491 (see FIG. 5C). After that, when the guide member 491 is rotated in the positive direction and the right end thereof is higher than the rotation support shaft 492, the direction of rolling is turned back again, and the game ball B is again in the direction of the rotation support shaft 492. (See (D) in the figure). At this time, the turning position of the rolling of the game ball B is closer to the right end of the guide member 491 than the previous turning position. This is because the game ball B rotates about the rotation support shaft 492 with the rotation of the guide member 491, so that centrifugal force acts on the game ball B in a direction away from the rotation support shaft 492, This is because the distance that the game ball B moves in the direction of the end of the guide member 491 is longer than the distance that the game ball B moves in the direction of the rotation support shaft 492.

  As described above, when the guide member 491 rotates like a seesaw, the game ball B on the guide member 491 swings and gradually moves to the end of the guide member 491, and eventually the guide member 491. Is discharged from the end portion (see (g) in the figure). In the process in which the game ball B is released, the game ball B that has rolled to the vicinity of the right end portion of the guide member 491 is placed on the rotation support shaft 492 as shown in FIGS. In some cases, the game ball B may be turned back in direction, and the movement in which the game ball B is unlikely to be released makes the player feel excited and excited. In the above description, the movement of the game ball B on the right side of the rotation support shaft 492 of the guide member 491 is shown, but the game ball B also moves on the left side of the rotation support shaft 492. .

  By the way, in this example, as shown in FIG. 39, the rotation of the motor 332 stops at a predetermined cycle. Specifically, each time the rotation detection unit 499 is detected by the rotation detection sensor 494 a predetermined number of times (here, four times), the motor 332 is stopped for a predetermined time after the detection, thereby the guide member 491 is stopped. However, it stops for a predetermined time at a position where the right end is raised (see FIG. 37A). As a result, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), the game ball B swinging on the right side of the rotation support shaft 492 is moved to the left side of the rotation support shaft 492, and the game ball B is swung on the left side thereof. Thus, the game ball B can be released from the left end portion of the guide member 491.

  In the first rolling effect device 95, the length, rotation angle, and rotation speed of the guide member 491 are such that the moving speed, moving direction, and the like of the game ball B supplied on the guide member 491 are predetermined. When the condition is satisfied, the game ball B swings on the guide member 491. When the game ball B is supplied in other conditions, the game ball B is released from any one without swinging on the guide member 491. Is done.

  Further, the rotation control of the motor 332 is controlled by the rolling effect control means that functions by executing a predetermined program in the CPU 314 of the main control board 131 in the main board 310.

  By the way, the supply of the game ball B to the guide member 491 is such that the count sensor 319 disposed upstream thereof is disposed at a position biased to the left with respect to the center in the left-right direction of the accessory 91 as shown in FIG. Has been. That is, the guide member 491 is disposed at a position deviated to the left in the drawing with respect to the vertical axis passing through the rotation support shaft 492. As a result, the game ball B supplied from the delivery port 458 onto the guide member 491 is also supplied to the left side in the drawing, that is, toward the hitting portion 531 side by the rotation support shaft 492 of the guide member 491. The release rate of the game balls released from above the guide member 491 is high from the left end in the figure and low from the right end.

  Thereby, since the rate at which the game ball B flows out from the left end portion of the guide member 491 is high, it is possible to increase the chance of being released to the second rolling effect device 100 side arranged below the left end portion, The game can be more enjoyed by the second rolling effect device 100 and the guide member 491 and the second rolling effect device 100 can be used than the game in which the advantageous game state is determined only by the rotation of the guide member 491. The game can be expected to generate an advantageous gaming state in two stages, and can be more interesting.

Note that the prize winning port 92 for an accessory is disposed at the approximate center in the left-right direction of the accessory 91, so that the game ball B that has entered the prize winning port 92 for an accessory is supplied to the center of the guide member 491 at first glance. So that the left and right sorting by the guide member 491 is equally distributed, and the player can always recognize the entry of the game ball B into the prize winning opening 92 for the bonus item A sense of expectation can be given, and interest can be prevented from decreasing. On the other hand, on the hall side where the pachinko machine 1 is installed, since the rate of outflow from the right end where the jackpot receiving port 93 is arranged is low, the chance of an advantageous gaming state is suppressed and the burden on the hall side increases. Can be prevented.
(About the second rolling effect device)
Next, the second rolling effect device 100 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 40 to 44. FIG. 40A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the second rolling effect device, and FIG. 40B is a rear view showing the configuration of the pushing portion driving means in the second rolling effect device. FIG. 41 is a front view showing a state of a movable effect in the second rolling effect device. FIG. 42 is an exploded perspective view of the second rolling effect device shown in FIG. FIG. 43A is an explanatory view showing the operation of the pushing portion in the second rolling effect device, and FIG. 43B is an explanatory view showing the effect operation of the movable effect means. 44 (A) to 44 (C) are explanatory diagrams showing movement patterns of game balls in the second rolling effect device.

  As illustrated, the second rolling effect device 100 is disposed on the left side of the guide member 491 in the accessory 91. In other words, in the game area where the game ball is shot, it is arranged on the left side with respect to the center in the left-right direction. The second rolling effect device 100 has a hitting portion 531 capable of hitting the game ball B in the left-right direction by coming into contact with the game ball B, and a pushing portion so that the hitting portion 531 hits the game ball B. And a hitting portion driving means 532 for moving the hitting portion 531. The second rolling effect device 100 further includes a character body 533 having a different form from the character body 455 described above, and the foot 534 of the character body 533 serves as the pressing portion 531. The second rolling effect device 100 further includes movable effect means 543 for moving the arm 541 and the face 542 of the character body 533 to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The pushing portion driving means 532 supports the pushing portion 531 so that the pushing portion 531 can rotate and a rotation shaft 535 for driving the rotation, a first gear 536 fixed to the rotation shaft 535, and a first gear 536. A fan-shaped second gear 537 that meshes with the crank pin 538, a crank pin 538 that is disposed at a predetermined distance from the rotation center of the second gear 537, a crank pin holder 539 that slidably holds the crank pin 538, And a pushing solenoid 325 for moving the pin holder 539 in a predetermined direction by the movement of the plunger 540.

  Further, the pushing portion driving means 532 includes a rotation transmission joint 525 having a loose fit at a predetermined rotation angle between the rotation shaft 535 and the first gear 536. This rotation transmission joint 525 is fixed to the rotation shaft 535 side and has a first rotation plate 527 having two protrusions 526 protruding toward the first gear 536 side, and rotates together with the first gear 536 to rotate the first rotation plate. The second rotary plate 529 has a groove 528 that can be engaged with the protrusion 526. The rotation is transmitted by engaging the protrusion 526 of the first rotating plate 527 and the groove 528 of the second rotating plate 529 with each other. In addition, the width of the groove 528 is increased by a predetermined amount with respect to the width of the protrusion 526, thereby having a predetermined loose fit in the rotation direction (see FIGS. 40 and 42).

  Further, the pushing portion driving means 532 has a weight 530 having a predetermined weight attached to the outer periphery of the first rotary plate 527 in the rotation transmission joint 525, and the first rotary plate 527 is predetermined by the gravity acting on the weight 530. It is biased to rotate (turn) in the direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43A, when the pressing portion 531 is located at the position indicated by the solid line in the drawing, the biasing force acts in the counterclockwise direction, and the pressing portion 531 Is located at the position indicated by the broken line in the figure, the urging force acts in the clockwise direction. Since the pushing portion 531 is located at a position eccentric from the axis of the rotation shaft 535, the rotation shaft 535 is set by the eccentric pushing portion 531 by appropriately setting the weight of the weight 530. In this case, the driving force of the pushing solenoid 325 can be reduced, and the pushing solenoid 325 can be downsized.

  The punching portion driving means 532 moves by moving the pushing portion 531 together with the legs 534 of the character body 533 by causing the plunger 540 to appear and retract by the pushing solenoid 325 to rotate the rotating shaft 535. It is something to be made. In this example, when the plunger 540 is immersed in the pushing solenoid 325, the foot 534 is raised, and when the plunger 540 is advanced, the foot 534 is lowered.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 41, the accessory 91 is provided with an arc-shaped receiving portion 105 which can roll the game ball B and is opened upward on the lower side of the second rolling effect device 100. In addition, at the bottom of the receiving portion 105, a gap receiving port 94 is opened. The radius of the receiving portion 105 is substantially concentric with the center of rotation of the pressing portion 531 and is slightly larger than the locus of the tip drawn by the rotation of the pressing portion 531. ing. And the right side edge part in the figure of the receiving part 105 is a position lower by a predetermined distance than the position where the pushing part 531 is most raised, and the upper side edge part (left side edge part) of the fourth rolling effect producing means 102 described later. It is connected.

  In this example, as a movement range of the punching portion 531, a lower side than a boundary portion between the receiving portion 105 and the fourth rolling effect device 102 is a first range, and the receiving portion 105 and the fourth rolling effect device 102 are The upper side of the boundary part is the second range. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43A, the rotation range of the pressing portion 531 indicated by a broken line and a two-dot chain line in the drawing is a first range, and the pressing portion 531 indicated by a two-dot chain line and a solid line. Is the second range. The turning movement of the pushing portion 531 is rotated by driving the pushing solenoid 325 within the first range, and the urging force of the weight 530 at the rotation transmission joint 525 within the second range. It is designed to move and rotate.

  The movable effect means 543 is configured such that the arm (right arm) 541 of the character body 533 can be rotated around its shoulder, and the face (portion above the upper jaw) 542 is slidable in the vertical direction. Specifically, on the back side of the arm 541, a support pin 520 for the arm 541 to rotatably support its one end (shoulder), and a predetermined distance from the support pin 520 to the tip (hand) direction of the arm 541. Pin-shaped protrusions 521 provided at distant positions are respectively provided so that the support pin 520 of the arm 541 is rotatably supported on the shoulder portion of the character body 533. A support pin 522 that protrudes rearward is also provided on the back side of the face 542.

  The movable effect means 543 is disposed on the rear side of the character body 533, and a link solenoid 362 that amplifies the amount of movement of the plunger 544 of the accessory solenoid 362 and the accessory solenoid 362 that drives the plunger 544 to be able to protrude and retract. And a slide plate member that moves up and down by a link mechanism 545 (see FIGS. 40A and 42).

  The slide member 546 has a support portion 523 for pivotally supporting a support pin 522 protruding from the face 542 of the character body 533, and a protrusion that can come into contact with the protrusion 521 of the arm 541 from below. A contact portion 524 is formed. A connecting portion 547 that connects to the link mechanism 545 is provided on the back surface of the slide member 546 (the surface opposite to the character body 533).

  The movable effect means 543 is configured such that when the slide member 546 is raised by the accessory solenoid 362, the face 542 is raised, and the protrusion abutting portion of the slide member 546 is brought into contact with the protrusion of the arm 541. Is configured to rotate clockwise in FIG. 41 (see FIG. 43B). Since the support pin 522 of the face 542 is pivotally supported by the support portion 523 of the slide member 546, when the face 542 rises, the face 542 swings around the axis of the support portion 523 due to the momentum. It has become.

  Next, the operation of the second rolling effect device 100 will be described. In the second rolling effect device 100, when the game ball B is detected by the count sensor 319 of the prize winning port 92 for an accessory, the pushing portion 531 is indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. It is possible to hit the game ball B by rotating it to the position shown. Specifically, the pushing portion 531 is rotated after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 to 2.5 seconds) after the game ball B is detected by the count sensor 319. Thus, when the game ball B that has entered the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory swings on the guide member 491 and reaches the hitting area that can be hit by the second rolling effect unit 100, Since the portion 531 rotates, the game ball B can be hit by the hitting portion 531. Actually, the arrival time for the game ball B to reach the second rolling effect device 100 varies, so the timing at which the hitting portion 531 operates matches the timing at which the game ball B arrives. It is difficult, and the movement of the game ball that swings on the guide member 491 can be further excited and excited.

  The movement of the pushing portion 531 in the second rolling effect device 100 will be described in more detail. In the second rolling effect device 100, the timing at which the pushing portion 531 rotates and the game from the first rectifying means 500a. Depending on the timing at which the ball B is supplied (the game ball B is released from the guide member 491), various movements can be imparted to the game ball B. Specifically, when the game ball B is supplied at the timing when the pushing portion 531 reaches the substantially upper end portion of the first range by driving the pushing solenoid 325, the game ball B contacts the pushing portion 531. Touching and hitting the fourth rolling effect device 102 (see FIG. 44A). Thereby, since the game ball B is hit, a motion with impact can be given.

  On the other hand, the game ball B is supplied at the timing when the pushing portion 531 reaches the upper end of the first range by driving the pushing solenoid 325 and then reaches the vicinity of the upper end of the second range by the urging force of the weight 530. Then, the force of the game ball B that is in contact with the pushing portion 531 resists the biasing force of the weight 530 and rotates the pushing portion 531 downward (the lower end of the second range), and the game The ball B is lowered together with the pushing portion 531 and sent to the fourth rolling effect device 102 (see FIG. 44B). As a result, the game ball B flowing down can be sent after being brought into contact with the hitting portion 531 and then lowered, so that the movement of the game ball B can be accented and enjoyed.

  Further, when the game ball B is supplied before the pushing means 531 reaches the upper end of the first range by driving the pushing solenoid 325, the game ball B released from the first rectifying means 500a is 91 passes through the boundary between the receiving portion 105 and the fourth rolling effect device 102 and is received by the receiving portion 105, and rolls along the receiving portion 105 in the direction of the loss receiving port 94. In the middle, the driving solenoid 325 is driven to come into contact with the pushing portion 531 that rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the figure, and then is raised along the receiving portion 105 by the pushing portion 531. It is sent from the upper end of the unit 105 to the fourth rolling effect device 102 (see FIG. 44C). As a result, when the game ball B passes near the boundary with the fourth rolling effect device 102, an illusion that the game ball B is not sent to the fourth rolling effect device 102 side is caused and the interest is lowered. When it comes into contact with the hitting portion 531 and rises to the vicinity of the boundary and is sent to the fourth rolling effect device 102 side, the interest is enhanced, and the movement of the game ball B that can make the player feel excited is possible. .

  The second rolling effect device 100 sends the game ball B hit by the hitting unit 531 to the fourth rolling effect device 102 and passes the hitting area without being hit. Is discharged out of the game area from the lose receiving port 94 disposed on the lower side of the second rolling effect device 100.

  Moreover, the loss receiving port 94 arranged on the lower side of the second rolling effect production device 100 of this example corresponds to the second receiving port of the present invention.

  The driving control of the pushing solenoid 325 is controlled by a contact portion control unit that functions by executing a predetermined program in the CPU 314 of the main control board 131 in the main board 310.

  By the way, the second rolling effect device 100 can perform not only the rolling effect of the game ball B described above but also a predetermined movable effect by moving the character body 533. The first rectifying means 500a arranged on the upstream side of the second rolling effect means 100 is provided with a game ball sensor 361 for detecting the game ball B that has passed through the first rectifying means 500a. Are connected to the peripheral substrate 311 (sub-integrated substrate 336) (see FIG. 11). The second rolling effect device 100 includes a count sensor 319 that detects a game ball B that has entered the prize winning opening 92 for a feature, and a rotation detection sensor 494 that detects an operation state (rotation state) of the guide member 491. In accordance with the result of detection with the game ball sensor 361 provided in the first rectifying means, a predetermined movable effect is performed.

  Specifically, when the game ball B is detected by the count sensor 319 on the main board 310 (main control board 131), the tilt of the guide member 491 is detected by the rotation detection sensor 494, and the second rolling effect device 100 side When the turning state is low, a control command is transmitted to the peripheral board 311 indicating that the game ball is likely to be released to the second rolling effect device 100 side. Then, in the peripheral board 311, when the game ball B is detected by the game ball sensor 361 within a predetermined time after receiving the above-described control command, the accessory solenoid 362 is driven and the character in the movable effect means 543 is driven. The arm 541 of the body 533 is rotated and the face 542 is raised. The predetermined time (timing) for moving the movable effect means 543 substantially coincides with the rotation timing of the hitting portion 531 by the main board 310 described above, so that the character body 533 is shown in FIG. 41 (FIG. 43). As shown in (B)), the limbs are bent and the mouth is greatly opened, and the head (face 542) is shaken and a unique pose is formed. In other words, when the game ball B is very likely to be hit by the hitting unit 531, the character body 533 poses a unique pose as a movable effect, suggesting the arrival of a chance to the player and enhancing the interest. It is supposed to be. Note that since the movable effect means 543 is controlled by the peripheral board 311, the load on the main board 310 can be suppressed even if the character body 533 is moved. The peripheral board 311 is provided with a movable effect control means for controlling the movable effect.

The driving control of the above-mentioned solenoid for solenoid 362 is controlled by a movable effect control means that functions by executing a predetermined program in the CPU 350 of the sub-integrated board 336 in the peripheral board 311.
(About the third rolling effect device)
Next, the third rolling effect device 101 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 45 to 49. FIG. 45A is a sectional view of the third rolling effect device, and FIG. 45B is an exploded perspective view of the third rolling effect device. 46 is an exploded perspective view showing part of the third rolling effect device in FIG. FIG. 47 is an enlarged front view showing the vicinity of the third rolling effect device in the accessory. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the third rolling effect device. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation different from that of FIG. 48 of the third effect device. The third rolling effect device 101 distributes and guides the game balls B sent from the first rolling effect device 95 or the second rolling effect device 100 to either the big hit receiving port 93 or the lose receiving port 94. Is.

  The third rolling effect device 101 includes a plurality of storage units 550 that can store the game balls B, a rotating body 552 that includes a plurality of the storage units 550 in the circumferential direction, and a rotating unit 552 that rotates the rotating body 552. Moving means 551 for moving 550. The moving unit 551 rotationally drives the rotating shaft 553 for rotating the rotating body 552, the rotation detecting unit 554 fixed to the rotating shaft 553 for detecting the rotational position of the rotating body 552, and the rotating shaft 553. And a rotating body motor 326. In this example, rotation transmission from the rotating body motor 326 to the rotation shaft 553 is transmitted via a pair of gears 555. Further, in this example, the housing portion 550 is basically configured such that the front side thereof and the outer side in the radial direction of the rotating body 552 are opened.

  The third rolling effect device 101 is arranged on the rear side of the rotating body 552 (the side opposite to the side on which the player is located), has a big hit receiving port 93, and has entered the big hit receiving port 93 A big hit guiding portion 556 that guides the ball B to the big hit receiving sensor 330, and a game ball B that covers the outer periphery of the rotating body 552 and has a gap receiving port 94 at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction. It further includes a loss guiding portion 557 that leads to the loss receiving sensor 329. In this example, the lost ball guiding portion 557 has a lost hole receiving port 94, covers the outer periphery of the rotating body 552, and the game ball B moves outward in the radial direction from the accommodating portion 550 opened in the radial direction. The cylindrical portion 558 that prevents the movement and the guide portion 559 that guides the game ball B to the loss acceptance sensor 329 are configured by separate members, respectively (see FIGS. 48 and 49).

  As shown in FIG. 46, the third rolling effect device 101 includes a light-emitting means (not shown) that can irradiate light of various colors on the rotating body 552 side further on the rear side of the big hit guiding portion 556. LED), a light emission storage unit 576 that stores a light emission substrate 575, a rotation detection unit 554 that is disposed on the rear side of the light emission storage unit 576 and is fixed to the rotation shaft 553, a set of gears 555, and a rotation A drive casing portion 577 to which the position detection sensor 321 is housed and to which the rotating body motor 326 can be attached is further provided.

  In this example, the rotation position detection sensor 321 is a photo sensor, and is shielded by the rotation detection unit 554, thereby transmitting an ON / OFF signal and watching the rising or falling portion of the signal. Thus, the rotational position of the rotating body 552 (for example, the position of a specific accommodating portion 550c described later) is detected.

  The big hit guiding portion 556 and the light emitting storage portion 576 are respectively formed with plate-shaped partition walls 578a and 578b formed with a plurality of lenses, and the game ball B can roll between the partition walls 578a and 578b. A rolling passage 579 is formed. The rolling passage 579 communicates the big hit receiving port 93 and the big hit receiving sensor 330. Note that the big hit acceptance sensor 330 is sandwiched between the big hit guiding portion 556 and the light emitting storage portion 576, as shown in FIG. In this example, at least the rotating body 552, the big hit guiding portion 556, and the light emitting storage portion 576 are formed of a light-transmitting material.

  The accommodating portion 550 includes a first accommodating portion 550a having a short length extending from the outer periphery of the rotating body 552 toward the center thereof, and at least the length of the game ball B than the first accommodating portion 550a. The second housing portion 550b having a long length extending from the outer periphery toward the center portion thereof, and in this example, the first housing portion 550a and the second housing portion 550b are each provided with four rotating bodies 552. Alternatingly arranged in the circumferential direction.

  By the way, in the housing portion 550, one of the second housing portions 550b is a specific housing portion 550c that guides the game ball B to the big hit receiving port 93, and this specific housing portion 550c is arranged in the front-rear direction of the rotating body 552. It is configured to be open and not open in the radial direction. In other words, the specific housing portion 550c has an opening through which the game ball can pass in the axial direction of the rotation shaft 553 of the rotating body 552.

  All of the storage units 550 (normal storage units) other than the specific storage unit 550c guide the game ball B to the loss receiving port 94, and the game balls are placed in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 553 of the rotating body 552. A passable opening is formed.

  The rotating body 552 is formed with a protruding portion 560 that protrudes a predetermined amount on the front side at a position closer to the center than the first housing portion 550a. The protruding portion 560 has a rotating body that extends from the outside in the radial direction. A recess 567 is provided so as to be continuous with the second storage portion 550b of 552. That is, the projecting portion 560 of the rotating body 552 is provided with the second housing portion 550b. In this example, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the protruding portion 560 of the rotating body 552 is configured by a separate member from the main body of the rotating body 552 together with the specific housing portion 550c. Further, the extending direction of the axis of the rotating body 552 is set to be substantially perpendicular to the game board 5.

  In the third rolling effect device 101, the first accommodation area in which the game balls B are allowed to be accommodated in all the accommodation portions 550, that is, the second accommodation portion 550b including the first accommodation portion 550a and the specific accommodation portion 550c. In addition, only the second storage portion 550b including the specific storage portion 550c further includes a partition portion 561 that partitions the second storage area in which the game ball B is allowed to be stored. As shown in FIG. 47, the partition portion 561 is inserted into the insertion hole 562 through which the protruding portion 560 of the rotating body 552 can be inserted, and the first housing portion 550a in the rotating body 552 is disposed below the insertion hole 562, as desired. And a plate-shaped partition plate 564 disposed on the front surface of the rotating body 552. The partition portion 561 further includes a covering portion 565 that extends forward along the substantially outer periphery of the insertion hole 562 and covers the outer periphery of the protrusion 560 of the rotating body 552 inserted through the insertion hole 562 in a predetermined range. Yes. As shown in FIG. 47, the partition portion 561 is an L-shaped wall portion that extends forward from the partition plate 564 and guides the game ball B from the guide member 491 to the insertion hole 562 on the left side of the insertion hole 562 in the drawing. 566 is further provided. In this example, the partition plate 564 is formed of a substantially transparent material, and the rotating body 552 can be seen through the partition plate 564.

  In this example, the size of the opening 563 is 1.5 to 3 times the diameter of the game ball B.

  In the third rolling effect device 101, the first receiving area is formed by inserting the protruding portion 560 of the rotating body 552 into the insertion hole 562 by the partition portion 561, and the second opening 563 is used to form the second accommodation region. An accommodation area is formed. That is, the game ball B from the guide member 491 is accommodated in any one of the four second accommodation portions 550 b provided in the projecting portion 560 of the rotating body 552 and is pushed by the pushing portion 531. The played game ball B is accommodated in any of the eight accommodating portions 550 (the second accommodating portion 550b including the first accommodating portion 550a and the specific accommodating portion 550c) of the rotating body 552.

  In this example, since one of the second storage portions 550b is a specific storage portion 550c that guides the game ball B to the jackpot receiving port 93, the game ball B is stored in the specific storage portion 550c (hereinafter referred to as this). The probability of winning a V prize) is 1/4 for those that have flowed out of the guide member 491, and 1/8 for those that have been punched by the punching portion 531.

  Note that the jackpot receiving port 93 of this example corresponds to the first receiving port of the present invention, and the loss receiving port 94 guided by the rotating body 552 of this example corresponds to the second receiving port of the present invention. The rotating body 552 and the rotating body motor 326 of this example correspond to the acceptance switching means of the present invention.

  Next, the operation of the third rolling effect device 101 will be described. In the third rolling effect device 101, a rotating body 552 having a housing 550 for a game ball B is rotated clockwise by a rotating body motor 326 at a predetermined speed. Then, when the game ball B is supplied in a state where the rotating body 552 is rotated, it is stored in any of the storage portions 550. For example, in the case of the game ball B that has flowed out from the right end portion of the guide member 491, after being accommodated in any one of the four second accommodation portions 550b arranged on the protruding portion 560 of the rotating body 552 by the partition portion 561, When the game ball B moves with the rotation of the rotator 552 and the second housing portion 550b is positioned below the center of the rotator 552, the game ball B is moved from the rotator 552 in the second housing portion 550b. Move to a position outside in the radial direction. On the other hand, in the case of the game ball B hit by the hitting portion 531, it is placed in any of all the accommodating portions 550 in the rotating body 552 via the fourth rolling effect device 102 and the opening portion 563 of the partition portion 561. After being accommodated, the rotary body 552 moves while being maintained at a position radially outside the rotary body 552 as the rotary body 552 rotates.

  And when the game ball B is accommodated in the specific accommodation part 550c, as shown in FIG. 48, it moves clockwise with the rotation of the rotating body 552 and reaches the position where the big hit receiving port 93 is opened. Since the specific accommodating portion 550c is opened on the rear side, the game ball B enters the big hit receiving port 93 and is detected by the big hit receiving sensor 330 through the rolling passage 579 of the big hit guiding portion 556. It is discharged out of the game area. In addition, since the specific accommodating part 550c is not open | released on the radial direction outer side, even if it arrives at the loss receiving port 94, it does not enter a ball.

  On the other hand, when the game ball B is housed in a housing portion 550 other than the specific housing portion 550c, as shown in FIG. 49, the game ball B moves clockwise as the rotating body 552 rotates, and the cylindrical shape of the lose guidance portion 557 When the loss receiving port 94 that opens to the portion 558 is reached, the storage portions 550 are opened in the radial direction, so that the game ball B enters the loss receiving port 94 and the loss guiding unit 557 After passing through and detected by the miss acceptance sensor 329, it is discharged out of the gaming area. In addition, since the rear side of the accommodating parts 550 other than the specific accommodating part 550c is not opened, even if the accommodating part 550 reaches the big hit receiving port 93, it does not enter the ball.

  As described above, the third rolling effect device 101 includes the plurality of storage units 550 in the rotating body 552, and stores the supplied game ball B in either the specific storage unit 550c or the other storage unit 550. Thus, the game balls can be guided and distributed to the big hit receiving port 93 or the lost receiving port 94. As a result, since the big hit is obtained by being accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c, it is important to determine whether or not the supplied game ball B is accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c. Until the game ball is accommodated by the rotation of the rotating body 552, the excitement is enhanced by thrilling and thrilling.

In addition, since at least the partition plate 564, the rotating body 552, the big hit guiding portion 556, and the light emitting storage portion 576 are formed of a light-transmitting material, the big hit guiding portion 556, the light emitting storage portion 576, and the like. The game ball B rolling in the rolling path 579 formed between the two can be seen, and the movement of the game ball B rolling in the rolling path 579 can be enjoyed. Further, since the light emitting means provided on the light emitting substrate 575 emits light to the rotating body 552 side, the game ball B of the rolling passage 579 is difficult to see due to the shape of the rotating body 552, the big hit guiding portion 556, and the like. However, by irradiating the light from the light emitting means, the game ball B can emerge as a silhouette, and the movement of the game ball B can be reliably recognized. Furthermore, it is possible to simultaneously recognize the game ball B rolling on the front surface of the partition plate 564, the game ball B housed in the housing portion 550 of the rotating body 552, and the game ball B rolling on the rolling passage 579. Therefore, the game ball B is three-dimensionally arranged, and the game ball B can be enjoyed in an unprecedented movement such that the game ball B is confused.
(About the fourth rolling effect device)
Next, the fourth rolling effect device 102 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the fourth rolling effect device 102 transfers the game ball hit by the hitting unit 531 in the second rolling effect device 100 to the third rolling effect device 101. It is a guide.

  As shown in the figure, the fourth rolling effect device 102 is arranged below the guide member 491 and extends so as to be gently inclined from the second rolling effect device 100 side to the third rolling effect device 101 side. 571. The guide surface 571 has substantially the same length as the guide member 491, and a part of the lower edge of the opening 563 of the third rolling effect device 101 substantially coincides with the downstream end thereof. An arcuate rocking surface 572 is provided.

  In the fourth rolling effect device 102, the game ball from the second rolling effect device 100 is made to roll on a guide surface 571 having a predetermined length so that the movement of the game ball can be recognized. Thereby, it is enjoyed whether or not the timing at which the game ball reaches the third rolling effect device 101 is the timing at which the game ball is accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 550c by the rotation of the rotating body 552 in the third rolling effect device 101. It is like that. Since the swing surface 572 is provided at the tip of the guide surface 571, the game ball is stored in the storage portion 550 provided in the rotating body 552 after swinging the swing surface. Depending on the swinging condition, the timing of being accommodated in the accommodating portion 550 varies, so that the player can be excited and excited.

In this example, the guide surface 571 is shown as a smooth surface. However, the guide surface 571 is provided with a plurality of projections and depressions, and the movement of the guided game ball is changed to entertain the movement. You may do it.
(Regarding rectification means)
Next, the rectifying means will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the rectifying means of the present example receives a game ball released from the left end of the guide member 491 at a lower left side of the left end of the guide member 491, and moves Is provided with first rectifying means 500a. The first rectifying means 500a includes a partition portion 501 extending in the vertical direction on the left side thereof, a receiving portion 502 for receiving a game ball at the lower end of the partition portion 501 and leading to the back of the accessory 91, and a lower side of the receiving portion 502 And an outflow port 503 through which the game ball received by the receiving unit 502 flows out to the game area. The game ball received by the first rectifying means 500a is rectified by the partition portion 501 and the receiving portion 502 and sent from the outlet 503 to the second rolling effect device 100 disposed below the outlet 503. .

  In addition, a game ball sensor 361 is arranged in the middle of the first rectifying means 500a, and detects the game sphere B flowing through the first rectifying means 500a.

  Note that the game ball sensor 361 of this example also corresponds to the operation state detection means of the present invention.

  In addition, a second rectifying unit 500b that receives a game ball released from the right end portion of the guide member 491 and rectifies its movement is provided diagonally to the lower right of the right end portion of the guide member 491. The second rectifying means 500b has a cup shape with an open top, and the game ball received by the second rectifying means 500b is rectified while rotating in a spiral shape, and the third rolling effect device 101 is provided. To be sent to. As shown in the figure, the second rectifying means 500b is a bowl of a character body 504 disposed above the third rolling effect production apparatus 101. By turning the game ball in the bowl, it is interesting. Is increasing.

  The game balls distributed by the guide member 491 are rectified by the first rectifying means 500a and the second rectifying means 500b, and can be smoothly delivered to the downstream second rolling effect device 100 and the third rolling effect device 101. It is like that.

In addition, the 2nd rectification | straightening means 500b of this example is provided with a part of partition part 561 of the 3rd rolling effect production apparatus 101, and can guide | invade a game ball reliably to a 2nd accommodation area | region.
(Warp passage)
Next, the warp passage will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 50, the warp passage 510 of this example is arranged on the left and right of the prize winning hole 92 for an accessory, and includes a receiving port 511 for receiving a game ball flowing down the game board 5, and a receiving port 511. The received game ball is guided to the lower side of the guide member 491 without contacting the guide member 491, and the game ball guided by the guide path 512 is played without contacting the fourth rolling effect device 102. An outflow port 513 for flowing out to the board 5 is provided. The receiving port 511 is positioned and sized so that the upper part of the receiving port 511 is substantially covered when the movable piece 456 of the prize winning port 92 for an accessory is opened.

  The warp passage 510 is configured so that a game ball that has not won the prize winning hole 92 for the bonus item can be received by the receiving port 511 above the guide member 491, and the game ball is received by the guide member 491 from other than the delivery port 458. Is not supplied. This prevents other game balls from unnecessarily coming into contact with the game ball that swings and rolls on the guide member 491 and the fourth rolling effect device 102 so as not to hinder the swing and rolling of the game ball. It has become.

  By the way, each of the game ball B that moves in the warp passage 510 and the game ball B that passes through the warp passage 510 cannot communicate with the game ball B that moves in the movement destination change area of the accessory 91, and Can intersect in front view without affecting each other. Next, this will be described.

  First, the game ball B (see arrow a in FIG. 50) introduced into the accessory 91 from the receiving port 511 of the warp passage 510 is moved up and down through a guide path 512 disposed on the rear side of the first rolling effect device 95. Move in the direction. On the other hand, the game ball B moving in the first rolling effect device 95 moves in the left-right direction on the front side of the guide path 512 of the warp path 510. And the game ball B which moves with the 1st rolling effect device 95 and the game ball B which moves the guidance path 512 have incorporated the 1st rolling effect device 95 which is a part of a moving destination change area | region. The area is defined as a front area 711, and the area formed by the internal space of the guide path 512 is defined as a rear area 712, which individually move so as to intersect each other. Here, between the front area 711 and the rear area 712, a partitioning section 713 that partitions each other is provided, and a game ball B that moves in the front area 711 and a game ball B that moves in the rear area 712 Means that they cannot move from one another and move without affecting each other. In particular, in this example, the partition portion 713 is configured by a partition wall, and the front region 711 and the rear region 712 are reliably isolated.

  Moreover, in this example, the member which comprises the division part (more specifically, the partition which isolate | separates) which divides the front side area | region 711 and the area | region ahead of the accessory 91 is transparent. In addition, the partition portion 713 is configured by a front member that forms the guide path 512 of the warp passage 510 in a substantially rectangular cylindrical shape, and the member that configures the partition portion 713 is transparent or vertically on the surface. It is semi-transparent with directional irregularities and minute irregularities on the order of pear ground pattern. As a result, the player can confirm the behavior of the game ball B moving in the front area 711, that is, the game ball B moving in the first rolling effect production device 95 that should be noticed by all means. The game ball B moving on the guide path 512 of the passage 510 can also be confirmed.

  Thus, in the upper part of the accessory 91, the game balls B that move in the front region 711 and the rear region 712 provided inside the accessory 91 move so as to cross each other. In the pachinko machine 1, a crossable area, which is an area where game balls can cross, is configured by the configuration having the front area 711 and the rear area 712. Note that the pachinko machine 1 of the present example also has other intersectable areas as will be described later, and in order to clearly distinguish each intersectable area, the above-described intersectable area above the accessory 91 is designated as the first. This is called a crossable area 710, and a crossable area below the accessory 91 described later is called a second crossable area 720.

  The game ball B that has passed through the guide path 512 is discharged from the outlet 513 of the warp path 510 (see arrow c in FIG. 50). Here, the outflow port 513 is provided not in the lower end portion of the accessory 91 but in the middle portion of the accessory 91 in the longitudinal direction of the entire accessory 91, and the game ball B is located in front of the entire accessory 91. It is discharged to the lower region in the formed accessory front region. Specifically, the outflow port 513 is disposed above an area in which the fourth rolling effect device 102 that constitutes a part of the destination change area in the accessory 91 is incorporated, and is discharged from the outflow port 513. The played game ball B moves in the vertical direction in the front area 721 with the game area in front of the lower part of the accessory 91 as the front area 721. More specifically, it falls freely in the front area 721.

  The inner wall surface of the guide path 512 formed in a substantially rectangular cylindrical shape of the warp passage 510 has a buffer portion 512a for slowing the passing speed of the game ball B passing through the inner wall on the front side and the inner wall on the rear side. Is provided. The game ball B released from the outflow port 513 is weakened by the buffer portion 512 a and released to the front region 721. Here, the buffer portion 512a is specifically configured by a ridge extending in the width direction of the guide path 512 so that the front inner wall and the rear inner wall protrude in a staggered manner. The sphere B falls while colliding with each protrusion in the guide path 512, and its momentum is weakened (see arrow b in FIG. 50).

  On the other hand, after the distribution in the first rolling effect device 95 and the second rolling effect device 100, an area in which the fourth rolling effect device 102 constituting a part of the destination change area in the accessory 91 is incorporated. The game ball B that has reached the rear region 722 is defined as a region in which the fourth rolling effect device 102 is incorporated, and moves in the left-right direction.

  Here, a partition 723 that partitions each other is provided between the front region 721 and the rear region 722, and a game ball B that moves in the front region 721 and a game ball B that moves in the rear region 722. And move in a state where they can cross each other without affecting each other. In particular, in this example, the partition part 723 is formed of a partition wall, and the front region 721 and the rear region 722 are reliably isolated. Further, the members constituting the partition part 722 are transparent or semi-transparent so that the player can confirm the game ball B moving in the rear region 722.

  In this way, in the lower part of the accessory 91, the front region 721 in the lower front part of the accessory 91, more specifically, is formed between the front surface of the accessory 91 and the rear surface of the transparent plate 50. Since the game balls B that move in the front region 721 where the player can circulate and the rear region 722 provided inside the accessory item 91 move so as to cross each other, the pachinko of this example In the machine 1, a second crossable area 720, which is an area where game balls can cross, is configured with the front area 721 and the rear area 722.

  In this example, the game ball B that moves in the rear region 722 of the second crossable region 720, that is, the game ball B that moves in the fourth rolling effect device 102, is transferred from the second rolling effect device 100 to the third. It simply moves in the horizontal direction to the rolling effect device 101, and the movement destination does not change, and the behavior in the first rolling effect device 95, the second rolling effect device 100, and the third rolling effect device 101. Compared to monotonous. Therefore, the behavior of the game ball B is not so noticed by the player. For this reason, in front of the rear region 722, a large number of game balls B move in the vertical direction in the front region 721 (more than the game balls B moving in the rear region 722) and move in the vertical direction. Even if it becomes difficult to confirm the behavior of the game ball B in the rear region 722 by the game ball B, the game ball B moving in the vertical direction in the front region 721 does not become an obstacle.

  The pachinko machine 1 configured in this way has a first crossable area 710 at the top of the accessory 91 that is a part of the game area 37 and a second crossable area 720 at the bottom of the accessory 91. Since it is possible to realize an unprecedented behavior of the game ball B, such as crossing each other in a state of not interfering with each other in a front view, the game ball B should be devised to improve the fun of the game. Can do.

  By the way, when the accessory 91 is enlarged in the horizontal direction, among the game balls B driven into the central portion of the accessory 91, the distribution of the game balls B that have not entered the accessory 91 from the prize winning port 92 for the accessory Since it is difficult to form a path outside the accessory 91, it is difficult to increase the size of the accessory 91 in the conventional pachinko machine 1. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 having the accessory 91 provided with the accessory winning port 92 that opens in response to the entry of the game ball B into the start winning port 96, it gathers in the vicinity of the accessory winning port 92. Normally, the game ball B is driven into the game. Therefore, during the game, a large amount of game balls B that could not enter the accessory 91 are gathered below the prize winning port 92 for the accessory, so that a sufficient distribution route for the large amount of game balls B is secured. Therefore, it is even more difficult to form the distribution path of the game ball B outside the accessory 91. Here, it is conceivable that the distribution route is simply provided in the accessory 91. However, if the distribution route is simply provided, the game ball B moving along the distribution route may enter the accessory 91 and move to the destination change area. There is a possibility of affecting the game ball B showing various behaviors, and the player may feel uncomfortable.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, a large amount of the game balls B gathered below the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory are moved by the first rolling effect device 95 in the first crossable area 710. Since the game ball B is crossed without affecting the game ball B and passes through the accessory 91, even if the accessory 91 is enlarged in the horizontal direction, no big problem occurs. Therefore, it is possible to positively increase the size of the accessory 91 in the lateral direction, thereby making the game ball B behave in various ways in the accessory 91 and deepening the fun. In addition, the behavior of the game ball B in the first rolling effect device 95 is a behavior that the player wants to pay attention to, but in this example, the region on the first rolling effect device 95 side is a front region 711. Since the area on the guide path 512 side of the warp path 510 is the rear area 712, it is preferable that the behavior of the game ball B moving in the front area 711 does not become difficult to confirm.

  In addition, it is preferable that the game ball B be visible in the game area 37 as much as possible without being concealed. The reason is that if the game ball B is concealed in a part of the game area 37 and cannot be visually recognized, some processing may be performed on the game ball B inside the pachinko machine 1. This is because the player may have doubts. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the game ball B moving in each of the front area 711 and the rear area 712 in the first crossable area 710 is visible, and the second crossable area 720 is visible. The game ball B that moves in each of the front region 721 and the rear region 722 is also visible. Therefore, there is no unnecessary doubt about the player.

  Furthermore, in the second intersection possible region 720, it is difficult to confirm the game ball B moving in the rear region 722 that is a part of the destination change region by the game ball B moving in the front region 720. The game ball B that moves in the side region 722 is merely moved from the second rolling effect device 100 to the third rolling effect device 101, and therefore, a large problem does not occur even if it is somewhat difficult to confirm. On the other hand, regarding the behavior of the game ball B that is moved by the first rolling effect device 95 that the player should pay attention to, the area in which the game ball B moves is the front area 711 of the first crossable area 710. Therefore, it can be confirmed surely.

  In addition, the second rolling effect device 100 and the third rolling effect device 101 provided on the left and right sides of the accessory 91 are provided on the side of the accessory 91, and the destination of the game ball B is not fixed. The behavior of the game ball B in the rolling effect device that gives various changes to the behavior of the game ball B, such as changing to the game ball, is also something that the player should pay attention to. In the pachinko machine 1 of this example, other rolling effect device parts such as the second rolling effect device 100 and the third rolling effect device 101 excluding the first rolling effect device 95 and the fourth rolling effect device 102. Is not provided with a crossable region, and the behavior of the game ball B moving with another rolling effect device can be confirmed without any problem.

  By the way, the accessory 91 includes a guide portion 515 that guides the game ball B driven into the game area 37 thereabove to the receiving port 511 of the warp passage 510 (see FIGS. 31 and 51). The guide portion 515 has an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the receiving port 511. When the game ball B comes into contact with the guide portion 515, the game ball B is guided to the receiving port 511 by the inclined surface. It is like that.

  With this guiding portion 515, the flow down range of the game ball B received in the receiving port 511 of the warp passage 510 can be widened. That is, it is possible to flow down to the game area 37 below the accessory 91 via the warp passage 510 by simply driving the game ball B so as to flow down to the place where the guide portion 515 is provided. The game can be made easier, and the driving operation of the game ball B can be further simplified.

Note that the receiving port 511 of the warp passage 510 is disposed at a position where the upper part thereof is substantially covered by the movable piece 456 when the movable piece 456 is opened. As a result, by playing a game in which the game ball B flows down toward the receiving port 511 of the warp passage 510, when the movable piece 456 is opened, the game ball B aimed at the receiving port 511 is received from the movable piece 456 for a prize for an accessory. The probability of winning to the mouth 92 can be increased, and the driving operation aiming at the start opening 96 and the driving operation aiming at the prize winning port 92 for an accessory can be made substantially the same operation. Can be prevented from becoming complicated and less interesting.
(About other parts of the character)
Next, an attachment structure for attaching the accessory 91 to the game board 5 as another part of the accessory will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52. FIG. 51 is an exploded perspective view of the accessory. FIG. 52A is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a state where an accessory is attached to the game board, and FIG. 52B is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the attachment structure. As shown in FIG. 52, the prize 91 includes the above-mentioned prize winning opening 92, the first rolling effect device 95, the second rolling effect device 100, the third rolling effect device 101, and the fourth rolling. An attachment structure 590 for attaching the effect device 102, the rectifying means 500, the warp passage 510, the effect display device 115, and the like to the game board 5 is provided.

  The mounting structure 590 includes a rotation driving unit 493 in the first rolling effect device 95, a pressing portion driving unit 532 in the second rolling effect device 100, a moving unit 551 in the third rolling effect device 101, and an effect display. An accessory base 591 for fixing the device 115 and the like, and a front surface of the accessory base 591, and a guide member 491, a character body 504, a character body 533, etc. are arranged on the front face, and a game ball inside the accessory 91 A passage forming plate 592 for forming the passage of B, and a passage space through which the game ball B can be circulated in cooperation with the passage forming plate 592 are formed on the front surface of the passage forming plate 592. And a base plate 593 for mounting on the game board 5.

  The accessory base 591 is provided with a plurality of bosses, mounting grooves and the like for fixing the rotation driving means 493, the punching part driving means 532, the moving means 551, and the like on the back surface thereof. The passage forming plate 592 is formed of a transparent resin material, and has a receiving portion 502 of the first rectifying means 500a, a wall portion 566 of the second rectifying means 500b, and a protruding portion 560 of the rotating body 552 on the front surface thereof. A covering portion 565 and the like for covering are formed. This passage forming plate 592 is a partition plate 564 at the site of the third rolling effect device 101.

  The base plate 593 can support the first rolling effect device 95, the second rolling effect device 100, the third rolling effect device 102, and the effect display device 115 via the accessory base 591 and the passage forming plate 592. A support portion 594, a frame-like frame attachment portion 595 that is attached to the game board 5 in a state where the support portion 594 is inserted through an opening 598 formed in the game board 5, and abuts against the front surface of the game board 5; A front cover portion 596 formed so as to close the opening formed by the frame-shaped mounting portion 595 and substantially the same surface as the surface of the frame-shaped mounting portion 595, and the front side of the frame-shaped mounting portion 595 and the front cover portion 596 And a reinforcing film 597 integrated on the surface (see FIG. 52).

  As shown in FIG. 52A, the base plate 593 has a frame-shaped mounting portion 595 and a front cover portion 596 as a single plate-like member, and a support portion that is substantially perpendicular to the plate-like member. 594 is arranged so as to extend rearward, and the frame-shaped attachment portion 595, front cover portion 596, and support portion 594 are formed in a substantially T-shaped cross section, and the structure has high strength and rigidity. It has become. And this support part 594 is formed in the continuous wall shape which follows the opening part 598 of the game board 5 substantially, and the strength rigidity of the whole baseplate 593 increases further. A part of the support portion 594 located on the lower side in the drawing serves as a guide surface 571 of the fourth rolling effect device 102.

  The base plate 593 is made of a transparent resin material (for example, polycarbonate, polypropylene, etc.), and the one disposed behind the base plate 593 is visible from the front. The reinforcing film 597 of the base plate 593 is provided with a decoration layer 599 on a part of the back surface thereof (see FIG. 52B). That is, the decoration layer 599 is embedded in the base plate 593.

  Here, a method for forming the base plate 593 will be described. First, a predetermined decorative layer 599 is printed on the back surface of a transparent resin film (for example, polycarbonate or the like) using a known printing method such as screen printing. At this time, printing is performed so that the decorative surface is on the resin film side. Thereafter, the resin film having the decorative layer 599 is pressure-molded into a predetermined shape using a predetermined mold to obtain a reinforcing film 597. When the reinforcing film 597 is formed, predetermined trimming or punching may be performed at the same time, or trimming may be performed after forming the reinforcing film 597 into a predetermined shape. Next, a reinforcing film 597 is set in a molding die (injection molding die) for molding the base plate 593, and then a predetermined molten resin (for example, polycarbonate or the like) is injected into the cavity to mold the base plate 593. At the same time, the reinforcing film 597 is integrated. That is, the base plate 593 in which the reinforcing film 597 is integrated is formed by insert molding.

  The base plate 593 molded in this manner has a plate thickness of the frame-like mounting portion 595 and the front stomach portion 596 integrated with the reinforcing film 597, which is greater than the plate thickness obtained in a good state by normal injection molding. The thickness of the reinforcing film 597 can be increased, and the strength and rigidity are more excellent. Note that an adhesive layer may be provided on the back surface of the reinforcing film 597 before the base plate 593 is insert-molded. Alternatively, a protective layer may be further provided on the back of the decorative layer 599 in order to prevent the decorative layer 599 from melting and flowing during injection molding.

  As shown in the figure, the attachment structure 590 of this example is provided with a passage forming plate 592 so as to close the rear of the support portion 594 of the base plate 593. That is, the mounting structure 590 is formed in a box shape by the passage forming plate 592, the support portion 594, and the front surface covering portion 596, and the strength and rigidity are further increased. In the above example, the reinforcing film 597 having the decoration layer 599 is integrated on the surface of the base plate 593, but other members are reinforced with the reinforcing film 597 or given decoration. Anyway.

  As described above, the mounting structure 590 of the present example is reinforced by the front cover portion 596 and the reinforcing film 597, so that sufficient strength and rigidity can be obtained, and the larger display device 115 and the plurality of second display devices can be obtained. The first to fourth rolling effect devices 95, 100, 101, 102 can be favorably supported, and the accessory 91 that can be more interesting, and further, the pachinko machine 1 can be obtained. In addition, since the decoration layer 599 is provided inside the base plate 593 integrated with the reinforcing film 597, even if the game ball B contacts the attachment structure 590, the game ball B directly contacts the decoration layer 599. The decoration layer 599 can be prevented from peeling off due to contact with the game ball B, and the decoration can be maintained in a good state for a long time. Furthermore, by providing the reinforcing film 597 with the decorative layer 599, the mounting structure 590 can be easily decorated, and it is not necessary to assemble the mounting structure 590 as a separate part every time the color or the like is different. In addition, since the decorative layer 599 is provided by printing, various decorations can be easily applied, and the mounting structure 590 having a higher decorativeness, that is, the accessory 91. It can be. In addition, since the mounting structure 590 is reinforced by the reinforcing film 597, the supporting display device 115, the rolling effect device, etc. do not wobble, and it is difficult to see them, and the movement of the game ball is intended. It is possible to prevent movements that do not occur, and it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

Note that reference numeral 600 in the figure denotes a front decoration portion of the accessory 91 attached to the front surface of the base plate 593.
[About effect display in effect display device]
Next, an effect display control process displayed on the effect display device 115 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 65. FIG. 53 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main board in effect display control. FIG. 54 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a peripheral board in effect display control. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the effect display processing by the effect display control means (display control means, identification information display control means). FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a specific effect example. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the second effect mode display process. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a specific effect example. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the third effect mode display process. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of a flowchart showing display of the lost effect mode in the special third effect mode. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a specific effect example. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the display process of the specific effect mode and the special specific effect mode in the third effect mode display process. FIG. 63 is an enlarged front view showing the operation of the second rolling effect device and the display of the specific effect mode. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a specific effect example of the specific effect mode. FIG. 65 is a front view showing a movable effect of the second rolling effect device and a display of a special specific effect mode.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, an effect display device 115 is arranged in the approximate center of the accessory 91. The effect display device 115 displays characters, backgrounds, etc., and the characters, etc., according to the gaming state. By changing the display mode, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy a predetermined effect display or to recognize the gaming state.
(Regarding the functional configuration in effect display control)
A functional configuration in effect display control for characters, backgrounds, and the like, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program, and a specific example of effect display using those configurations will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, when the game ball B wins the start winning opening 96 and is detected by the start opening sensor 318, the random number generating means 611 generates a predetermined big hit determination random number on the main board 310, and the random number The lottery means 620 for lottering a predetermined lottery result by extracting the corresponding lottery result from the jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 315 of the main control board 131, and the lottery result displayed by the lottery means 620 are displayed. Reservation means 621 to be executed or reserved according to the game state, and the time from the start of the display of the lottery result display by the reservation means 621 to the display of the lottery result by the special symbol, Or, when “second normal hit” is selected, the first execution time is selected. When the lottery result to be executed is “losing” or “special hit”, the second execution time is selected. When execution of the lottery result display is started by the selection means 622 and the reservation means 621, the special symbol display unit 121 displays a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner, and the execution time selection means 622 performs according to the lottery result to be executed. When the selected execution time has elapsed, the special symbol display control means 623 for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the lottery result, and the lottery result executed by the reservation means 621 is “special hit” or the third rolling effect producing device 101 When the game ball B enters the jackpot receiving port 93 and is detected by the jackpot receiving sensor, an advantageous gaming state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state (processing during the jackpot game shown in FIG. 30) advantageous to the player as a jackpot. 612 and the lottery result executed by the advantageous gaming state generation means 612 or the reservation means 621 is either “first normal hit” or “second normal hit”. If there is an opening / closing control means 614 for controlling the opening / closing of the prize winning opening 92 for a bonus by driving the movable piece 456 by the solenoid 311, and a big hit determination random number or the like as a lottery result reserved for execution by the reservation means 621. A storage unit 624 that stores the RAM 316 in 310, a reservation number display unit 625 that displays the number of lottery results (reserved ball number) stored in the storage unit 624 on the reservation indicator 122 as a reservation number, and a random number generation unit 611. Command transmission means 613 for transmitting the generated random number, that is, the lottery result, to the peripheral board 311 (specifically, the sub-integrated board 336) as a control command is provided. The advantageous game state generating means 612 controls the generation of the advantageous game state in accordance with a detection signal from the count sensor 319 for counting the game balls won in the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory.

  The reservation means 621 in the main board 310 reserves the lottery result according to the game state, such as the open / close control state of the movable change 456 by the open / close control means 614, the special symbol display state by the special symbol display control means 623, and the like. Or the lottery result immediately after the lottery or the lottery result stored (reserved) in the storage means 624 is extracted and executed. In addition, about the detailed processing content, it is as having shown in the above-mentioned game processing (refer FIGS. 23-30).

  The main board 310 controls a motor 332 that rotates the guide member 491 based on a detection result from a rotation detection sensor 494 that detects the rotation state of the guide member 491 in the first rolling effect production unit 95. And rolling effect control means 615 for controlling the game ball to swing on the guide member 491. Note that detection signals from the start port sensor 318, the rotation detection sensor 494, the count sensor 319, and the rotational position detection sensor 321 are transmitted to the peripheral substrate 311 via the command transmission unit 613.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54, the peripheral board 311 has a command receiving means 631 for receiving a control command transmitted from the main board 310, and an effect display device based on the control command received by the command receiving means 631. 115 is a display display control means 632 for displaying a predetermined effect display, and among the control commands received by the command receiving means 631, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the rotation detection sensor 494, and the rotation position detection sensor 321 are related. Release degree determination means 633 for determining the release degree of the game ball released in the direction of the third rolling effect device 101 of the guide member 491 by the control command and outputting the determined release degree to the effect display control means 632; I have. Note that a detection signal from the game ball sensor 361 is sent to the effect display control means 632.

  The effect display control means 632 includes a character control means 634 that dynamically displays a character, a background control means 635 that dynamically displays a background, and a symbol control means 636 that dynamically displays a symbol. In accordance with a control command from 310, the character control means 634, background control means 635, and symbol control means 636 store in advance in storage means (for example, the ROM 351 and ROM 371 of the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338). A predetermined image is called from an image such as a still image such as a character or background or a moving image, and a predetermined effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 115. That is, a predetermined effect mode corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

  The effect display control means 632 further includes effect mode changing means 637 for changing the effect mode of the effect display to be displayed on the effect display device 115 according to the gaming state. The effect mode changing unit 637 is configured to change the effect mode, such as a speed change unit 638 for changing the moving speed of the character, the background, and the like, a character, a background, and the like based on the release degree determined by the release degree determination unit 633. And a release degree display control means 639 for displaying a predetermined effect. For example, the release degree display control means 639 changes the color, facial expression, pose, etc. of the character according to the release degree so that the player can recognize the release degree.

  In addition, the effect display control means 632 indicates the degree of advantageous degree of the jackpot round to the effect display device 115 based on the random number that is the lottery result among the control commands from the main board 310 before executing the jackpot processing. And a degree suggestion design control means 640 for stopping and displaying the degree suggestion design indicating the number of rounds of the lottery result. The effect display indicating the number of rounds displayed by the degree suggestion symbol control means 640 displays a round lottery effect mode extracted from a round lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 351 or the ROM 371 of the peripheral board 311 although illustration is omitted. In the production mode, the production mode in which the number of rounds determined in advance is displayed from the beginning, for example, when the number of rounds decided in advance is 16 rounds, the number of rounds is initially set to 8 rounds. First, let the player recognize that the number of rounds is 8, and perform an effect mode (for example, a re-lottery effect mode) in which the number of rounds changes along the course of the round It is also possible to display an effect mode as if the number of rounds has increased in the middle. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel more fortunate by displaying an advantageous degree that is more advantageous than the advantageous degree displayed at the place for the player, and to enhance the interest. Yes.

Note that the count sensor 319 of this example corresponds to the entry detection means of the present invention.
(About production display processing)
Next, the effect display processing with the above-described configuration will be specifically described based on FIGS. 55 and 56. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, as shown in FIG. 55, first, in the step S1801, first effect mode display processing is performed as effect display processing. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), the first effect mode displayed on the effect display device 115 in step S1801 is that a predetermined character C1 is displayed at the approximate center of the screen, and the background H ( This character C1 is displayed in such a manner that its direction is directed in a predetermined direction (here, the left direction in the figure where the second rolling effect device 100 is present) and the limbs are moved as if walking. Is made. On the other hand, the background H is moved and displayed in a direction opposite to the direction of the character C1 (for example, the right direction in the figure) at a speed (first speed) that matches the movement of the limbs of the character C1, thereby causing the character C1 to appear as if it is. The effect is like walking in the direction of travel (left direction).

  Further, in the first effect mode display process in step S1801, since the player is easily bored with only the effect display in which the character C1 is walking, the random number acquired by the random number generating means (not shown) provided on the peripheral board 311. Accordingly, the dog C2, the cage C3, the bird C4, the accessory (can) C5, and the like are appropriately displayed on the screen, which makes it difficult to get tired of the effect display and makes it interesting.

  When the first effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 115, in the subsequent step S1802, the start port sensor 318 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected, and loops until a game ball is detected. It has become. That is, the first effect mode is continuously displayed on the effect display device 115 until the game ball enters the start winning opening 96.

  In step S1802, when a game ball is detected by the start port sensor 318, the process proceeds to step S1803, and a second effect mode display process is performed instead of the first effect mode display process. This second effect mode display process is changed to the second effect mode by the effect mode changing means 637 in the effect display control means 632. Specifically, as shown in FIG. While the direction is kept as it is, a display as if the character C1 is running is made, and the background H is moved and displayed to the right side in the drawing at a second speed higher than the first speed by the speed changing means 638. Thereby, an effect display as if the character C1 is running is performed.

  In the second effect mode, although not shown, a background or the like that differs depending on the position of the start winning opening 96 where the game ball has entered, the type of the lottery result, or the like may be displayed. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, also in this 2nd production | presentation aspect, you may make it display suitably other than the character C1 etc. by the acquired random number etc. similarly to the 1st production | presentation aspect.

  When the second effect mode is displayed in step S1803, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the count sensor 319 in subsequent step S1804. If no game ball is detected, in step S1805, the start port is started. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball was detected by the sensor 318. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1804 to determine again the detection of the game ball by the count sensor 319. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the count sensor 319, that is, the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the second effect mode is continuously displayed. The predetermined time in step S1805 is an execution time selected by the execution time selection unit 622 according to the lottery result on the main board 310.

  Then, if the game ball cannot be detected by the count sensor 319 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds from step S1805 to step S1806, where the effect mode changing unit 637 changes the second effect mode to the first effect mode, The original display state is restored.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor 319 within a predetermined time in step S1804, the process proceeds to step S1807, and a third effect mode display process is performed instead of the second effect mode display process. In the third effect mode display process, as shown in FIG. 56C, first, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor 319, the tarai C6 falls above the head of the character C1. Then, while hitting the character C1, the background H that is moved and displayed in the second effect mode is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), an effect display is performed in which the character C1 swings his face left and right while looking up.

  In detail, in this third effect mode, the effect display device 115 is arranged directly below the center of the guide member 491 in the left-right direction, enters the winning prize opening 92 for the accessory, passes through the ball entrance 457, and below it. Since the effect display that the Tarai C6 falls over the head of the character C1 is performed in conjunction with the movement of the game ball delivered from the delivery port 458 to the guide member 491, the effect display causes the player to The game ball can be changed to Tarai C6 and hit the character C1, and the display is interesting. Furthermore, after that, the character C1 crawls while looking up, and as a story of the production display, it is wondering where the tarai C6 has fallen, but the game swings left and right on the guide member 491. The ball and the display of the character C1 are overlapped to produce an effect display as if the character C1 is looking at a swinging game ball, so that the player can entertain the player. .

  In step S1807, when the third effect mode is displayed, in subsequent step S1808, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the big hit acceptance sensor 330. If no game ball is detected, in subsequent step S1809. Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball was detected by the start port sensor 318 or the count sensor 319. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1808 to again play the game ball by the big hit receiving sensor 330. Determine the detection. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the jackpot receiving sensor 330, that is, the jackpot receiving port 93, and the third effect mode is continuously displayed until a predetermined time elapses. Note that the predetermined time in step S1809 may be the same as that in step S1805 described above, or may be the time from the detection of the game ball by the count sensor 319.

  If the game ball cannot be detected by the big hit acceptance sensor 330 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds from step S1809 to step S1806, and the effect mode changing means 637 changes the mode from the third effect mode to the first effect mode. , The original display state is restored.

  On the other hand, if a game ball is detected by the jackpot acceptance sensor 330 within a predetermined time in step S1808, a jackpot effect mode display process is performed instead of the third effect mode display process in step S1810. Although the details of this jackpot presentation mode display processing are omitted, for example, a random number generated by the random number generation means 611 (lottery result) is displayed after a display suggesting that it is a big hit as shown in FIG. ) In accordance with a predetermined effect display such as a round effect display in the advantageous game state or a count effect display by the count sensor 319, and when the advantageous game state is completed, the process proceeds to step S1806, and the effect mode changing means 637 It is changed to one effect mode and returned to the original display state.

By the way, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the release degree determination means 633 performs the detection on the guide member 491 based on detection signals from the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the rotation detection sensor 494, and the rotation position detection sensor 321. The release degree at which the game balls are released in the direction of the third rolling effect device 101 is determined, and the effect display control means 632 determines the release degree according to the release degree (the release degree is high (for example, 75 to 100%)). The second production mode and the third production mode are changed to the special second production mode and the special third production mode, respectively, as a special production mode, and the interestingness by the production display is added to enhance the interest. .
(About the second effect mode display process)
Next, the second effect mode display process will be described in detail based on FIG. 57 and FIG. When the second effect mode display process is executed in step S1803 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 55, first, in step S1901, the rotation state (operation state) of the guide member 491 is acquired. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, the guide member 491 is rotated by a motor 332 at a predetermined cycle, and is started by detection by the rotation position detection sensor 321 and the rotation detection sensor 494 of the motor 332. A rotation angle, a rotation direction, a rotation position, and the like of the guide member 491 when the game ball is detected by the mouth sensor 318 are acquired.

  When the rotation status of the guide member 491 is acquired in step S1901, the game ball is released from the guide member 491 toward the third rolling effect device 101 in the subsequent step S1902 based on the acquired rotation status. Get the probability of being. Specifically, the degree of release is obtained by calculation by substituting the rotation angle and direction of the guide member 491 into a predetermined arithmetic expression. Alternatively, the relationship between the rotation angle and direction of the guide member 491 and the release degree is stored in advance in the storage means (ROM 351 or ROM 371) as a table, and the discharge is performed by extracting from the storage means based on the acquired rotation state. Get the degree.

  In subsequent step S1903, it is determined whether or not the release degree acquired in step S1902 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 75% or more). If the release degree is less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S1904, and FIG. The second effect mode as shown in b) is displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1903 that the degree of release is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, the process proceeds to step S1905 to display a special second effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (a), the special second effect mode is the effect mode changing means 637 that moves the character C1 to the direction of the third rolling effect device 101 (big hit entrance 93 with respect to the first effect mode. In which the background is moved and displayed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the character C1 faces at a third speed faster than the second speed in the second effect mode described above. It is. As a result, it is possible to display an effect such that the character C1 is rushing in a direction where the jackpot receiving port 93 is present, and by this effect display, the player releases the game ball to the jackpot receiving port 93 side. It can be suggested that.

Further, in the special second performance mode, the release degree display control means 639 changes the face of the character C1 (for example, a surprised expression) according to the value of the release degree as shown in FIG. 58 (b). ) And the color is changed (for example, changed from skin color to red), and the character C1 is displayed in a direction so that the character C1 runs to the big hit receiving port 93 side in a hurry, so that the player is released in that direction. The possibility (probability) is suggested to be high.
(About the third effect mode display process)
Next, the third effect mode display process will be described in detail based on FIGS. 59 to 61. When the third effect mode display process is executed in step S1807 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 55, first, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the special second effect mode is displayed in the second effect mode display process. If the special second effect mode is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S2002, and the third effect mode as shown in FIGS. 56C and 56D is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2001 that the special second effect mode is displayed, in the subsequent step S2003, the rotation status (operation status) of the guide member 491 is acquired. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, the guide member 491 is rotated by a motor 332 at a predetermined cycle, and is started by detection by the rotation position detection sensor 321 and the rotation detection sensor 494 of the motor 332. A rotation angle, a rotation direction, a rotation position, and the like of the guide member 491 when the game ball is detected by the mouth sensor 318 are acquired.

  In step S2003, when the rotation state of the guide member 491 is acquired, in the subsequent step S2004, the game ball is released from the guide member 491 toward the third rolling effect device 101 based on the acquired rotation state. Get the probability of being. Specifically, the degree of release is obtained by calculation by substituting the rotation angle and direction of the guide member 491 into a predetermined arithmetic expression. Alternatively, the relationship between the rotation angle and direction of the guide member 491 and the release degree is stored in advance in the storage means (ROM 351 or ROM 371) as a table, and the discharge is performed by extracting from the storage means based on the acquired rotation state. Get the degree.

  Then, in the following step S2005, it is determined whether or not the release degree acquired in step S2004 is a predetermined value or more (for example, 75% or more). If the release degree is less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S2002, and FIG. The third effect mode as shown in c) and (d) is displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2005 that the degree of release is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, the process proceeds to step S2006 to display a special third effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 61 (a), the special third effect mode is such that the character mode C1 is enlarged and displayed by the effect mode changing means 637, and a background H indicating flame is displayed before and after the character C1, The expression of the character C1 is changed and displayed as if it is heated by a flame. As a result, an effect display in which the character C1 is wrapped in flames is in a difficult state, and the game ball is directed to the third rolling effect device 101, that is, by causing the player to recognize that the character C1 is hot. , Suggesting that there is a high possibility of being released in the direction of the jackpot entrance 93, to recognize the arrival of the chance, it can be expected to have an effect of increasing the interest by heating the player as well as the effect display Yes.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 55, in step S1808 and step S1809, when a game ball enters the big hit receiving port 93 and is detected by the big hit receiving sensor 330 within a predetermined time, it is shown in FIG. 61 (b). After such a display suggesting a big hit is made, a predetermined big hit effect mode (hit round effect mode) display process is performed along with the occurrence of a predetermined advantageous gaming state.

  Incidentally, in this example, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 55, an additional flow as shown in FIG. 60 is provided between step S1809 and step S1806. More specifically, when a predetermined time elapses in step S1809 in FIG. 55, the process proceeds to step S2101 and it is determined whether or not a special third effect mode is displayed. If it is determined in step S2101 that the special third effect mode is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S1806, where the first effect mode is changed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2101 that the special third effect mode has been displayed, the process proceeds to step S2102 to display a loss effect mode as shown in FIG. In other words, after the special third effect mode is displayed, the loss effect mode is displayed when the game is lost instead of being a big hit. As shown in the figure, this loss effect mode is such that the character C1 lies in a state of being black and charred, and the character C1 wrapped in flames in the previous special third effect mode is lost. As a result, it becomes a production display that burns out completely black. As a result, after the special third production mode that is highly likely to be a big hit is displayed, the loss production mode that actively suggests that the game has been lost is displayed. It can be reduced at once, and it can be expected to have an effect that makes it interesting and rich.

In the various effects described above, in addition to the character C1, other characters such as the dog C2 and the cage C3 may appear as appropriate, or the background H may be changed as appropriate.
(About specific effect mode display processing)
By the way, in this example, when there is a high possibility that the game ball will be struck to the third rolling effect device 101 side in the second rolling effect device 100, a specific effect mode (special specific effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 115. Is included). This specific effect mode display process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 62 to 65. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the specific effect mode display process, and this flowchart follows step S2002 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 62, after the display of the third effect mode is started in step S2002 of the third effect mode display process, whether or not K1 time has elapsed since the game ball was detected by the count sensor 319 in step S2201. Is determined, and step S2201 is looped until the time K1 elapses. Then, when the K1 time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the subsequent step S2202, in which it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the game ball sensor 361, and if not detected, the count sensor 319 is detected in the subsequent step S2203. It is determined whether or not the K2 time has elapsed since the game ball was detected. If the K2 time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S2202, and the presence or absence of the detection by the game ball sensor 361 is determined.

  In steps S2202 to S2203, after the count sensor 319 detects a game ball, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the game ball sensor 361 between K1 hours and K2 hours. The That is, the timing at which the hitting portion 531 of the second rolling effect production device 100 is driven based on the detection by the count sensor 319 and the game ball can be hit is within the range of K1 to K2 hours, and within that time Whether or not the game ball passes through the rectifying means 500a is determined. The relationship between K1 and K2 is a relationship that satisfies K1 <K2, for example, a relationship that satisfies 0.5 ≦ K1 <K2 ≦ 2.5.

  And when K2 time passes in step S2203, it will not be changed to a specific production | presentation aspect etc., but the specific production | presentation aspect display process will be complete | finished in the state which displayed the 3rd production | presentation aspect. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the game ball sensor 361 in step S2202, the process proceeds to step S2204, and whether or not the rotation state of the rotating body 552 in the third rolling effect production device 101 is a predetermined rotation state. To be judged. Specifically, the rotation position of the rotating body 552 is detected and detected by detecting the rotation detecting unit 554 provided on the rotating shaft 553 of the rotating body 552 with the rotation position detecting sensor 321 (rotating position detecting means). If the rotated position is a position where the game ball from the second rolling effect production device 100 is highly likely to be accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c, it is determined that the rotation situation is predetermined.

  If it is determined in step S2204 that the rotating body 552 is not in a predetermined rotation state, the process proceeds to step S2205, and a specific effect mode is displayed. At this time, in the accessory 91, as shown in FIG. 63, the pressing portion 531 in the second rolling effect device 100 is moved counterclockwise in the drawing by the pressing portion driving means 532 together with the display of the specific effect mode. The game ball B from the rectifying means 500a is pushed in the direction of the third rolling effect device 101, that is, the fourth rolling effect device 102.

  In this specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 63, the same character C7 as the character body 533 as the second rolling effect device 100 is in the same pose, and the direction in which the game ball B is hit (right direction in the figure). 64, from the outside of the display area in the effect display device 115 on the opposite side, toward the approximate center of the display area while being displayed while displaying an afterimage behind it, and after stopping at the approximate center (FIG. 64 (a)). )), And the character C7 is moved and displayed outside the display area in the direction in which the game ball B is pushed so that it is pushed by the symbol TB imitating the game ball B from behind (left side in the figure). The effect display suggests that the possibility that the game ball B is hit by the second rolling effect device 100 is extremely high.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2204 that the rotating body 552 is in a predetermined rotation state, that is, when the game ball B is hit by the second rolling effect device 100, the third rolling effect device 101 If it is determined that the game ball B is likely to be stored in the specific storage portion 550c of the rotator 552, the process proceeds to step S2206, and a special specific effect mode different from the specific effect modes shown in FIGS. 63 and 64 is displayed. At the same time, the accessory solenoid 362 is driven. As a result, as shown in FIG. 65, the character body 533 takes a predetermined pose when the hitting portion 531 of the second rolling effect device 100 and the movable effect means 543 are driven. In addition to performing a movable effect, the effect display device 115 enlarges and displays the character C7 in a pose substantially the same as the character body 533.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the special specific effect mode is a display in which the face of the character C7 is turned to the front and gradually enlarged and displayed so that the character C7 approaches the player. It is possible to surprise the person and suggest that the hit game ball B is likely to be accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c of the rotating body 552 in the third rolling effect production device 101. The display is enhanced.

  In addition, the display of the above-mentioned specific effect mode and special specific effect mode is changed from the third effect mode by the effect mode changing unit 637 in the effect display control unit 632.

  By the way, as a method for obtaining the elapsed time from the detection of the game ball B by the count sensor 319 described above, for example, a method for obtaining the elapsed time by providing a measurement means that starts by the detection of the count sensor 319, a pachinko machine 1 There is a method in which means is provided, the time at the time point detected by the count sensor 319 is stored, and the elapsed time is calculated based on the stored time.

  In addition to the above-described specific effect mode display processing, for example, the time when the game ball B is detected by the count sensor 319 is stored in the storage means, and when the game ball B is detected by the game ball sensor 361, the game The elapsed time is calculated from the time detected by the ball sensor 361 and the detection time by the count sensor 319 stored in the storage means, and the calculated elapsed time is within a predetermined time range (for example, within K1 to K2 time). If so, a specific effect mode or a special specific effect mode may be displayed. Thereby, since it is not necessary to provide a means for starting measurement by the count sensor 319, the configuration can be simplified.

In addition to the above-described specific effect mode display processing, for example, the detection by the game ball sensor 361 is performed only within a predetermined time range from the detection of the game ball B by the count sensor 319. When detected, a specific effect mode or a special specific effect mode may be displayed, which eliminates the need to constantly perform the detection process by the game ball sensor 361, thereby reducing the load on the control process. it can.
[Reserved memory display control]
Next, the display control of reserved memory at the end of the big hit game in this embodiment (step S1751 of the big hit game processing) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 66 is a time chart showing display control when the display mode of reserved memory stored at the end of the big hit game is not changed midway. FIG. 67 is a time chart showing display control when the display mode of the reserved memory stored at the end of the big hit game is changed halfway. FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of display of reserved memory.

  First, display control when the display mode is not changed halfway will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 66, when there are four reserved memories at the end of the big hit game, for each reserved memory, the movable piece 456 is released based on the lottery result of the reserved memories, and the prize for the bonus item is displayed. When it is determined whether there is a possibility that the game ball won in the mouth 92 is accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c of the rotating body 552 (V winning) (acceptance determination means), and when it is determined that there is no possibility When it is determined that there is a possibility that the reserved memory is displayed in the normal display mode, the reserved memory is displayed in the special display mode (mode display control means).

  In the first reserved memory, the special symbol display on the special symbol display 121 based on the reserved memory is performed for a predetermined variable time (1.3 seconds), and the variable display ends (display of the lottery result). At the same time (strictly speaking, after a minute time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed since the end of the variable display), the movable piece 456 is opened for 0.3 seconds. Then, after an interval period of 0.2 seconds, the symbol variation based on the second reserved memory is started, but the timing after the specific time (1.0 second) from the end of the interval period (same figure) It is determined whether or not the timing indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. That is, does the timing 2.8 seconds after the start of symbol variation based on reserved memory (hereinafter also referred to as determination timing) coincide with the timing of receiving game balls (accommodation timing) in the specific accommodation unit 550c? By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that the game ball is stored in the specific storage unit 550c of the rotating body 552 (V winning). In the first reserved memory, there is a possibility that the game ball may win V because the determination timing 2.8 seconds after the start of the symbol variation based on the reserved memory does not coincide with the acceptance timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c. Is displayed in the normal display mode (denoted as “normal reservation” in the figure).

  The determination timing described above detects the opening timing at which the movable piece 456 opens based on the display of the lottery result in the reserved memory (opening timing detection means), and at this opening timing, the game ball detected by the count sensor 319 is detected. Timing obtained by adding the rolling time (1.5 seconds) until it is accommodated in any of the accommodating portions 550a, 550b, and 550c after being rolled by the rolling effect devices 95, 100, and 102. It becomes. This rolling time is stored in the ROM 351 of the sub-integrated board 336 as V winning determination data (rolling time storage means).

  Further, the rotator 552 rotates at a cycle of 2.0 seconds, and is provided with eight accommodating portions equally on the outer peripheral portion, one of which is set as a specific accommodating portion 550c that enables V winning. Has been. For this reason, the storage period during which the game ball can be stored in the specific storage unit 550c is 0.25 seconds (= 2.0 / 8), and whether or not the determination timing is entered in 0.25 seconds. A determination is made. In addition, the reception timing of the specific storage unit 550c (switching timing at which the specific storage unit 550c is switched to a position where the game ball can be stored) is the rotational position of the rotating body 552 (specific storage unit 550c) by the rotational position detection sensor 321. A determination is made based on the detection (switching timing detection means).

  In the interval period (0.2 seconds) described above, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory as the movable piece 456 is opened (whether or not the game ball is detected by the count sensor 319). This is a detection grace period for determination. In addition, for a specific time (1.0 second) set after the end of the interval period, the game ball that has entered the prize winning box 92 for the accessory rolls in the accessory 91 and is accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 550c (V This is the time required to roll in an accessory before winning a prize). However, in this embodiment, the time until the game ball that has entered the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory is discharged from the guide member 491 and stored in the specific storage portion 550c, and is pressed by the pressing portion 531 and specified storage. The time until the unit 550c is accommodated is set as the same time (1.0 second) for convenience.

  Further, in the second to fourth reserved memories, the determination timing after 2.8 seconds from the start point of the symbol variation based on the reserved memories is similar to the display mode control for the first reserved memories. Whether or not there is a possibility that the game ball may be accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 550c of the rotating body 552 (V winning) by determining whether or not the game ball is received at the specific accommodation unit 550c. Determine whether. However, the start timing of the symbol fluctuation based on the second reserved memory is the timing after the interval period (0.2 seconds) from the end of opening (closing) of the movable piece 456 in the first reserved memory as described above. It becomes. Similarly, the start timing of the symbol variation based on the third reserved memory is the timing at which an interval period (0.2 seconds) is placed from the opening end (closed) of the movable piece 456 in the second reserved memory, The start timing of the symbol variation based on the fourth reserved memory is a timing after an interval period (0.2 seconds) from the opening end (closed) of the movable piece 456 in the third reserved memory.

  In the second and third reserved memories, the determination timing after 2.8 seconds from the start of the symbol variation based on the reserved memories does not match the acceptance timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c. It is determined that there is no possibility of winning a V and is displayed in a normal display mode (denoted as “normal reservation” in the figure). On the other hand, in the fourth reserved memory, since the determination timing 2.8 seconds after the start of symbol variation based on the reserved memory coincides with the acceptance timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c, the game ball receives a V prize. And is displayed in a special display mode (described as “special reserve” in the figure). In the display control shown in FIG. 66, the game ball wins the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory during each open period of the movable piece 456 based on the first to third reserved memories (the game is played by the count sensor 319). Since the ball is not detected), the start timing of the symbol variation based on the second to fourth reserved memories is not changed after the end of the jackpot game, and as a result, the end of the jackpot game The display mode of the reserved memory whose display is controlled at the time point, that is, the normal display mode in the first to third reserved memories and the special display mode in the fourth reserved memory are continuously changed without being changed midway. The display is controlled.

  Next, display control when the display mode is changed halfway will be described with reference to FIG. However, in the display control shown in FIG. 67 as well, four reserved memories are stored at the end of the big hit game, similar to the display control shown in FIG. 66, and the rotation timing of the rotating body 552 at the end of the big hit game, In other words, the description will be made on the assumption that the receiving timing of the specific accommodating portion 550c is the same as the timing shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 67, at the end of the big hit game, as in FIG. 66, the first to third reserved memories are 2.8 seconds after the start of symbol variation based on the reserved memories, respectively. Since the determination timing of the game does not coincide with the reception timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c, it is determined that there is no possibility that the game ball will win V and displayed in the normal display mode (indicated as “normal reservation” in the figure). The On the other hand, in the fourth reserved memory, since the determination timing 2.8 seconds after the start of symbol variation based on the reserved memory coincides with the acceptance timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c, the game ball receives a V prize. And is displayed in a special display mode (described as “special reserve” in the figure).

  Thereafter, during the opening period of the movable piece 456 based on the first reserved memory, when the game ball wins the prize winning port 92 for the accessory (as indicated by * in the figure, the game ball is detected by the count sensor 319). The game ball is accommodated in the first accommodation portion 550a or the second accommodation portion 550b other than the specific accommodation portion 550c, and then detected by the loss acceptance sensor 329 (the loss acceptance sensor 329 is turned on). ). Then, at the same time as the detection of the game ball by the miss acceptance sensor 329 (strictly, after a minute time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed since the miss acceptance sensor 329 was turned on), the second reserved memory The design changes based on. That is, the start timing of the symbol variation based on the second reserved memory is the timing at which 1.8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol variation based on the first reserved memory (the grace period for detecting the game ball by the count sensor 319) (At the end of (0.2 seconds)), the timing at which the loss acceptance sensor 329 is turned on is changed. In the drawing, the loss acceptance sensor 329 is turned on 1.6 seconds after the game ball detection grace period by the count sensor 319 ends.

  In addition, with the change in the symbol variation start timing based on the second reservation memory, the symbol variation start timing based on the third and fourth reservation memories is also changed. Thereby, at the time when the game ball is detected by the count sensor 319 (at the time indicated by * in the figure), the display modes of the second and subsequent reserved memories are all changed to the normal display mode. Specifically, the fourth reserved memory was controlled in a special display mode at the end of the big hit game, but based on the fourth reserved memory when the game ball is detected by the count sensor 319. The determination timing 2.8 seconds after the start of symbol variation does not coincide with the reception timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c, and the display mode is changed from the special display mode to the normal display mode. That is, if the game ball wins the prize winning opening 92 for the feature during the opening period of the movable piece 456 based on the reserved memory, the start timing of the symbol variation based on the reserved memory performed after winning the prize winning opening 92 for the bonus is It will be changed after the big hit game ends. For this reason, the display mode of the reserved memory whose display is controlled at the end of the big hit game is changed to the normal display mode.

  In the embodiment, when a prize is entered into the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory, the display mode of the remaining reservation memory is all changed to the normal display mode unconditionally, but based on the reservation memory after the end of the big hit game. When the start timing of the symbol variation is changed, whether the game ball is likely to win V or not, in other words, whether or not it coincides with the reception timing of the specific accommodation unit 550c again by the changed start timing. It may be determined and display control of the display mode of each reserved memory may be performed based on the determination.

  Next, a specific display mode of reserved storage on the effect display device 115 after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the effect display device 115 displays the reservation storage of the lottery result in the same manner as the display of the reservation indicator 122. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68 (A), a character corresponding to each reserved memory is additionally displayed on the effect image on the lower portion of the display screen of the effect display device 115. In FIG. 68A, four “oden” (characters corresponding to reserved memories) are additionally displayed as the first to fourth reserved memories 115a to 115d in addition to the effect display of the character C1. Thus, the player is made aware that there are four reserved memories. In addition, “oden” shown in the figure is a normal display mode of reserved storage. In the following description, there are four reserved memories at the end of the big hit game, and the first to third reserved memories are in the normal display mode, while the fourth reserved memory is the special display mode. An example is given.

  First, a display example when the display mode is not changed halfway will be described. At the end of the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 68 (B), the first to third reserved memories 115a to 115c are normally displayed. “Oden” is displayed as the mode, and the fourth reserved memory 115d is displayed as “cactus” as the special display mode. As a result, even if the movable piece 456 is released due to the symbol variation based on the first to third reserved memories, the player performs a game ball stop and the like and wins the game ball in the prize winning port 92 for the bonus item. Without moving, the movable piece 456 is released by the symbol variation based on the fourth reserved memory, and if the game ball is awarded to the prize winning port 92 for the bonus in accordance with the opening, there is a possibility that V may be won. Can be recognized.

  Thereafter, when symbol variation based on the first reserved memory is started, as shown in FIG. 68C, the display of the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68B disappears and FIG. The second and fourth reserved memories 115b to 115d shown in (B) are slide-displayed as they are, and the first and second reserved memories 115a and 115b that are in the normal display mode ("oden"); A third reserved storage 115c that is in a special display mode ("cactus") is displayed. Thereafter, similarly, when symbol variation based on the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68 (C) (the second “Oden” reserved memory at the end of the jackpot game) is started, As shown in FIG. 68 (D), the display of the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68 (C) disappears and the second and third reserved memories 115b, 115c shown in FIG. 68 (C). Is displayed as a slide as it is, and a first reserved memory 115a that is in a normal display mode (“oden”) and a second reserved memory 115c that is in a special display mode (“cactus”) are displayed. When the symbol variation based on the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68 (D) (the third “Oden” reserved memory at the end of the big hit game) is started, it is shown in FIG. 68 (E). As shown in Fig. 68 (D), the first reservation 115a together with the display disappears, the two eyes of the retained memory 115b shown in FIG. 68 (D) is directly slide display, one eye of retained memory 115a as a special display mode ( "Cactus") is displayed.

  Next, a display example when the display mode is changed halfway will be described. However, from the end point of the big hit game (the state shown in FIG. 68 (B)) to the start point of the symbol fluctuation (the state shown in FIG. 68 (D)) based on the third reserved memory 115c shown in FIG. 68 (B). This process is the same as when the above-described display mode is not changed midway, and the description is omitted for convenience. Then, the movable piece 456 is released by the change display of the symbol based on the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68 (C) (the second “Oden” reserved memory at the end of the big hit game). When the game ball wins the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory at the time of opening, as shown in FIGS. 68 (F) and (G), when the game ball is detected by the count sensor 319, the second ball shown in FIG. 68 (D). The reserved memory 115b (reserved memory of “cactus” as a special display mode) is changed to the normal display mode (“oden”). Thereafter, when symbol variation based on the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68 (G) (the third “Oden” reserved memory at the end of the big hit game) is started, 68 (G), the display of the first reserved memory 115a shown in FIG. 68 (G) disappears, and the second reserved memory 115b shown in FIG. 68 (G) is slid as it is to display the normal display mode. The first reserved storage 115a that becomes ("Oden") is displayed.

  By the way, in the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 456 is opened based on the display of the lottery result in the reserved memory, so that the game ball that has entered from the prize winning port 92 for the accessory can be received at the jackpot receiving port 93 (V winning). For the reserved memory that has been determined whether there is a possibility of winning a V, and for the reserved memory that has been determined that there is no possibility of winning a V, while displaying in the normal display mode, Is configured to display in a special display mode, but the game ball that has entered from the winning prize opening 92 for the accessory is received in the jackpot receiving port 93 by opening the movable piece 456 based on the display of the lottery result in the reserved memory. The degree may be determined, and the display mode of the reservation storage may be changed according to the degree of acceptance. Hereinafter, the display control of the reservation memory according to such an acceptance degree will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 69 (A), when considering the accommodating portion on the outer periphery of the rotating body 552 with reference to the position of the specific accommodating portion 550c, the specific accommodating portion 550c (denoted as “V” in the figure). The left and right first storage portions 550a (denoted as “1” in the drawing) adjacent to the specific storage portion 550c, the left and right second storage portions separated from the specific storage portion 550c by one storage portion (“1”). The left and right first storage parts 550a (in the figure, separated from the specific storage part 550c by two storage parts ("1" and "2")) Is described as “3”), and the second accommodating portion 550b (“1”, “2” and “3”) separated from the specific accommodating portion 550c by “4” in the figure. Can be classified into five types.

  First, the timing (determination timing) 2.8 seconds after the start point of the symbol fluctuation based on the above-described reserved memory is determined as to which of the accommodating parts (“V” “1” “2” “3” “ It is determined whether or not it matches the receiving timing of the game ball in any of the “4” storage units). Specifically, taking the receiving timing in the four reserved memories shown in FIG. 66 as an example, as shown in FIG. 69 (B), the receiving timing of the game ball in the first reserved memory is This is the reception timing at the “3” storage section 550a that separates the two storage sections (“1” and “2”) from the “V” storage section 550c. The reception timing of the game ball in the second reserved memory is the reception timing in the “2” storage portion 550b that is separated from the “V” storage portion 550c by one storage portion (“1”). The reception timing of the game ball in the third reserved storage is the reception timing in the “1” storage portion 550a adjacent to the “V” storage portion 550c. The timing for receiving the game ball in the fourth reserved memory is the timing for receiving in the “V” accommodating portion 550c.

  Then, the degree of acceptance based on the above-described acceptance timing, in other words, the expectation degree (hereinafter also referred to as “V expectation degree”) that the game ball is accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c and the game ball is accepted into the jackpot receiving entrance 93. It is determined. In the case of the acceptance timing in the “V” accommodating portion 550c, the V expectation degree is almost 100%. In the case of the acceptance timing at the “1” storage unit 550a adjacent to the “V” storage unit 550c, the V expectation level is 50%. In the case of the reception timing at the “2” storage section 550b that separates one storage section from the “V” storage section 550c, the V expectation level is 30%. In the case of the reception timing at the “3” storage section 550a that separates the two storage sections from the “V” storage section 550c, the V expectation level is 10%. In the case of the reception timing at the “4” storage section 550b that separates the three storage sections from the specific storage section 550c, the V expectation level is almost 0%. As a result, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), the first reserved memory indicates that the V expectation level is 10% with respect to the four reserved memories shown in FIG. 69 (B). The green circle shape to be recognized by the player is displayed, the second reserved memory is displayed as a blue circle shape for allowing the player to recognize that the V expectation level is 30%, and the third reserved memory is A red circle shape is displayed that allows the player to recognize that the V expectation is 50%, and the fourth reserved memory is a rainbow color that allows the player to recognize that the V expectation is approximately 100%. A round shape is displayed. Although not shown in the figure, the reserved storage when the timing of receiving at the “4” storage unit 550b that separates the three storage units from the specific storage unit 550c, that is, when the V expectation level is almost 0%, is V expectation. A black circle shape is displayed to allow the player to recognize that the degree is approximately 0%.

  As described above, based on the display of the lottery result in the reserved memory, the degree of acceptance of the game ball that has entered from the prize winning opening 92 for the bonus game is accepted by the jackpot entrance 93 by opening the movable piece 456 (acceptance degree judgment). Means), the display mode of the reserved memory can be displayed differently according to the degree of acceptance, so that the display mode according to the degree of acceptance can be displayed for each reserved memory, and the reliability of the notice can be varied. This can lead to diversification of the notice production and avoid the decline of interest.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not the determination timing is within the storage period (0.25 seconds) in which the game ball can be stored in the specific storage unit 550c. When the determination timing does not enter, display control of the reserved memory is performed in the normal display mode. On the other hand, when the determination timing enters within the accommodation period, the reservation memory is displayed and controlled in the special display mode. That is, a fixed storage period (0.25 seconds) in which the game balls can be stored is set as the determination range. However, the determination range is not necessarily limited to a constant configuration.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 70, the determination range may be set differently for each reserved storage. Specifically, in the first reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 70 (A), before and after the storage period (0.25 seconds) in which the game ball can be stored in the specific storage unit 550c. By providing a valid determination period of 0.3 seconds for each, a total of 0.85 seconds is set as the determination range, and when the determination timing falls within the determination range of 0.85 seconds, reserved storage is performed in a special display mode. Display control. In the second reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 70 (B), 0.1 respectively before and after the storage period (0.25 seconds) in which the game balls can be stored in the specific storage unit 550c. By providing a determination effective period of seconds, a total of 0.45 seconds is set as the determination range, and when the determination timing falls within the determination range of 0.45 seconds, the reserved memory is displayed and controlled in a special display mode. . In the third reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 70 (C), the accommodation period (0.25 seconds) in which the game ball can be accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 550c is set as the determination range as it is. When the determination timing is within the determination range of 0.25 seconds, the reserved memory is displayed and controlled in a special display mode. In the fourth reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 70 (D), it is 0. before and after within the accommodation period (0.25 seconds) in which the game balls can be accommodated in the specific accommodation unit 550c. By providing a 5-second determination invalid period, a total of 0.15 seconds is set as the determination range, and when the determination timing falls within the determination range of 0.15 seconds, the reserved memory is displayed in a special display mode. To do.

As described above, by setting different determination criteria (in the embodiment, a determination range) for determining that there is a possibility that a game ball may be received in the jackpot receiving port 93 in each order of reserved storage. The ratio of display control in the special display mode can be made different depending on the reserved order, and as a result, diversification of the notice effect can be brought about and a decrease in interest can be avoided.
[Relationship between actors and game areas]
Next, the relationship between the accessory and the game area in the present embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG. FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the arrangement configuration of the actors and the like in the game area from the front. As shown in the figure, the accessory 91 is arranged at substantially the center of the game area 37, and the width W1 in the left-right direction is 80% to 95% of the width W2 of the game area 37. The proportion of the bonus item 91 in the gaming area 37 is larger than that of a conventional pachinko machine. As a result, the actors 91 are greatly included in the player's line of sight, and the pachinko machine 1 has an impact, and can be distinguished from other pachinko machines, making it easier for the player to pay attention to the game. It has become something that can be done.

  Note that the size of the gap S between the left and right ends of the accessory 91 and the outer periphery of the game area 37 is 1.5 to 6 times the diameter of the game ball B, respectively. Is preferably 1.5 to 4 times as large. Further, the gap S is not necessarily the same size on the left and right, and may be different.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, a start winning opening 96 and a general winning opening 98 are arranged below the accessory 91 in the game area 37. The start winning port 96 is disposed immediately below the outlet 513 of the warp passage 510. In other words, the outlet 513 of the warp passage 510 is arranged on a vertical line passing through the start winning opening 96. Thereby, the possibility that the game ball B flowing out from the outlet 513 of the warp passage 510 enters the start winning opening 96 is increased. In addition, since the start winning opening 96 is arranged immediately below the discharge opening 513, it is recognized at a glance to the player that the game ball B flowing down from the discharge opening 513 is very likely to enter the start winning opening 96. It is possible to play the game such that the game ball B flows down from the discharge port 513, that is, the game ball B is guided by the warp passage 510.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, general winning ports 98 are arranged on the left and right sides of the starting winning port 96, respectively. Thereby, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball B that has flowed out from the discharge port 513 of the warp passage 510 will win either the start winning port 96 or the general winning port 98, and wins any winning port. However, it can be expected that the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the game area | region 37, you may arrange | position suitably the obstruction nail, the windmill 90, etc., for example, between the discharge outlet 513 of the warp channel | path 510, and the start winning opening 96, for example. By appropriately arranging them, it is possible to appropriately change the probability that the game ball B that has flowed out from the discharge port 513 will win the start winning port 96 and the like, and by giving the game difficulty, As a result, the load on the hall side where the pachinko machine 1 is installed can be reduced.

  Further, in the accessory 91, guide portions 515 are respectively arranged on the left and right outer sides of the receiving port 511 of the warp passage 510, and when the movable piece 456 is in a closed state, within the range connecting the left and right outer end portions of the guide portion 515 (in the drawing). , Within the range of W3), when the game ball B flows down, the game ball B is guided to the warp passage 510, and the range W3 is 50% to 70% of the width W2 of the game area 37. The game ball B driven in above the accessory 91 is likely to flow out below the accessory 91 via the warp passage 510.

  The guiding portion of the present invention includes not only the guiding portion 515 in this example but also the side surfaces of the movable piece 456 and the character body 455.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since an advantageous gaming state occurs when the game ball B is received at least in the big hit receiving port 93 in the accessory 91, first, the entrance to the inside of the accessory 91 In order to open the movable piece 456 that closes the winning prize winning port 92 to be used, the game ball B is driven to enter the starting winning prize port 96. Then, when the game B enters the start winning opening 96, a predetermined lottery is performed, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display 121, and the movable piece 456 is opened / closed according to the lottery result. At that time, when the lottery is performed, the special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicator 121. Can be exciting and exciting. The lottery results are such that “first normal hit”, “second normal hit”, and “special hit” are easily drawn in the order of “first normal hit” and “first normal hit” in which the movable piece 456 opens and closes. Since there is a high probability that any one of “two ordinary hits” will be drawn, the “first ordinary hit” or the “second ordinary hit” will be selected so that the movable piece 456 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, When “normal hit” is drawn, the opening / closing time of the movable piece 456 is longer than that of “first normal hit”, so that the player's interest can be further enhanced than that of “first normal hit”. It has become. When the movable piece 456 performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, the game ball is caused to enter the accessory 91 from the prize winning port 92 for an accessory when it is in an open state, and is received by the big hit receiving port 93 in the accessory 91. You can play games like this. This above-mentioned game becomes a game similar to the conventional game of the second type, and it is possible to make a player familiar with the conventional game of the second type of game without any uncomfortable feeling. Can be suppressed. On the other hand, when the “special hit” is drawn, an advantageous game state in which the movable piece 456 of the accessory 91 opens and closes for a predetermined round occurs, so that it can be enhanced at a stretch, and the conventional type 1 game A similar game can be played, and even a player who is familiar with the first type of gaming machine can play the game without a sense of incongruity, and can suppress a decrease in interest. By the way, “losing” may be drawn, and when “special hit” or “losing” is drawn, the variation time of the special symbol on the special symbol display 121 is “first normal hit” or “second normal”. Since the time fluctuation is displayed longer than the "winning", if the fluctuation time of the special symbol exceeds the first execution time of "first normal hit" or "second normal hit", the lottery result will be "special hit" or "lost" ”Can be recognized, the player can be thrilled and thrilled, and if“ losing ”is drawn, the interest will be reduced, but it will be symmetrical to“ losing ” Because there is a “special hit”, it is possible for some players to feel that they were ugly, and it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in interest and to be rich in inflection. The holding means 621 for reserving execution of the display of the lottery result lottery by the entry of the game ball B into the start winning opening 96 is provided, so that the game ball can be used during a special symbol change or an advantageous game state. When B enters the start winning opening 96 and a predetermined lottery result is drawn, the execution is reserved and the reservation is displayed on the reservation indicator 122 as the reserved number. Can be recognized, and it can be prevented that the player is disadvantaged and declines interest by not being reserved, and the higher the reserved number, the more reserved the game after the end of the advantageous gaming state, etc. If it is released and executed, it can be recognized that there are many opportunities, and an effect that can enhance interest can be expected. In addition, when the lottery result displayed after the advantageous game state is ended is executed, for example, the lottery result is “first normal hit” or “second normal hit” and is continuously with the advantageous game state. Even if the movable piece 456 opens and closes, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display 121 before that, so that the display of the reserved lottery result can be clearly recognized, It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the lottery result that is reserved may be “a special hit”, and it is more interesting than a type 2 game machine with a reservation. Can be. In addition, in the accessory 91, a plurality of first to fourth rolling effect devices are provided, and when the movable piece 456 is in the open state, the game ball B that has entered from the prize winning port 92 for the accessory is, Various actions can be made in the accessory 91 to entertain the player and enhance the interest. Specifically, when the movable piece 456 for closing the prize winning port 92 for the accessory 91 is in the open state, it enters the accessory 91 from the prize winning port 92 for the accessory and is detected by the count sensor 319. The game ball B is first sent onto the guide member 491 of the first rolling effect device 95 and swings in the left-right direction. By swinging the game ball B on the guide member 491, It can be expected that the player will be thrilled by whether or not the game ball B is released to the side of a certain third rolling effect device 101. By the way, when the guide member 491 is alternately rotated at a predetermined cycle like a seesaw, the game ball B on the guide member 491 gradually moves closer to its end while swinging back and forth. Soon, it will be discharged from the end. This is because when the game ball is swung so as not to straddle the rotation center of the guide member, a centrifugal force always acts on the game ball B as the guide member 491 rotates, and the centrifugal force is Since the distance from the center of rotation is stronger, the distance that the game ball B moves away from the center is longer than the distance that the game ball B moves away from the center. It seems to move to the end far from the center. As a result, the game ball B can be given a movement that gradually moves to the end while swinging on the guide member 491, and an unprecedented movement of the game ball B can be realized. By making the player predict when the game ball B is released from the guide member 491, the player can be even more excited and entertaining. Then, when the game ball B is released from the end of the guide member 491 on the side where the second rolling effect device 100 is arranged downstream after the swing, the loss receiving port where the advantageous gaming state does not occur downstream. Since the game ball B heads to 94, the interest of the player may be reduced. However, when the hitting portion 531 of the second rolling effect producing device 100 moves and hits the game ball B, the fourth rolling effect is given. The device 102 guides to the third rolling effect device 101. At this time, the player's expectation can be enhanced by whether or not the game ball B released from the end portion of the guide member 491 is hit by the hitting portion 531. By being hit by the portion 531, the game ball B can be moved with an impact and can be interesting and rich in inflection. Then, as the game ball B that has been hit goes to the third rolling effect device 101 by the fourth rolling effect device 102, the interest can be enhanced. Thereafter, in the third rolling effect production device 101, it is possible to enhance the excitement by making the game ball B throbbing depending on whether or not the game ball B is housed in the specific housing portion 550c corresponding to the jackpot receiving port 93 where the advantageous gaming state occurs. The game can be further enhanced when an advantageous gaming state occurs by being accommodated in the specific accommodation portion 550c and guided to the jackpot receiving port 93. In addition, even if the game ball B is not hit by the hitting portion 531 of the second rolling effect production device 100 and is received in the loss receiving port 94 disposed downstream, it can be sufficiently enjoyed up to this point. At the same time, the next game ball B can be expected to prevent the interest from deteriorating. In addition, as described above, by moving the game ball B in the left and right direction within the accessory 91, the player is focused on the movement of the game ball B and the interest by the movement of the game ball B is reduced. Can be prevented. By the way, prior to the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state, the degree display symbol indicating the number of rounds as the degree of advantage of the advantageous gaming state to be generated is variably displayed on the effect display device 115, and the degree indication symbol corresponding to the degree indication symbol stopped is displayed. Since the advantageous gaming state occurs, the player desires that the degree suggestion symbol suggesting a larger number of rounds is stopped and displays whether or not the desired degree suggestion symbol is stopped and displayed. , It can be thrilled and more interesting. Therefore, as described above, a pachinko machine 1 that can prevent a decrease in interest by preventing a player's interest in the game from being dispersed while enabling a plurality of types of games can be provided. .

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, in the configuration in which the movable piece 456 is opened by the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 96 and the game ball can enter the inside of the accessory 91. Since the display of the lottery result display based on the winning of the game ball at the winning opening 96 is reserved and the reserved number is displayed, even if the game ball enters the accessory 91, the player It is not necessary to stop the game ball driving operation until the game ball is discharged from the inside of the accessory 91. For this reason, it is possible to continuously shoot a game ball without forcing the player to play a piecewise game.

  Further, based on the display of the lottery result in the reserved memory, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that the game ball that has entered from the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory can be received in the jackpot receiving entrance 93 by opening the movable piece 456. When it is determined that the ball is not likely to be received at the jackpot receiving port 93, the reserved memory is displayed in the normal display mode, while it is determined that the game ball may be received at the jackpot receiving port 93. Sometimes, the reserved storage is displayed in a special display mode different from the normal display mode. As a result, when the reserved memory is displayed in a special display mode, the game ball entering from the prize winning opening 92 for the accessory with the opening of the movable piece 456 based on the display of the determination result in the reserved memory is received in the jackpot receiving port 93. The player can be notified in advance that there is a possibility of being played. In other words, it is possible to provide a notice effect based on the display mode of the reserved memory without prefetching the determination result of the reserved memory, and it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, when it is determined that there is a possibility that the game ball can be received at the jackpot receiving port 93, the reserved memory is displayed in a pale expectation display mode (special display mode) that has a low expectation level, thereby allowing the player to Since an excessive sense of expectation is not given, even when the game ball is not received in the big hit receiving port 93, it can be avoided that the player is extremely discouraged.

  In addition, a rotating body 552 in which a plurality of storage portions capable of storing the game balls rolled by the rolling effect devices 95, 100, and 102 are arranged in the circumferential direction, and the rotating body 552 that rotationally drives the rotating body 552. A plurality of storage portions, the storage portions 550a other than the specific storage portion 550c for guiding the stored game balls to the big hit receiving port 93 and the specific storage portion 550c for guiding the stored game balls to the loss receiving port 94. , 550b (normal storage section). Accordingly, the game balls are received at the big hit receiving port 93 and the loss receiving port 94 with a predetermined cycle by the rotation of the rotating body 552 in which the specific storage unit 550c and the normal storage units (550a, 550b) are arranged in the circumferential direction. A configuration for switching can be realized.

  In addition, the opening timing of the movable piece 456 is detected based on the display of the lottery result in the reserved memory, and the switching timing at which the specific storage portion 550c is switched to a position where the game ball can be stored is detected. Rolling time until the game ball detected by the sensor 319 is rolled by the rolling effect devices 95, 100, 102 and then stored in any one of the plurality of storage units 550a, 550b, 550c. It is determined whether or not there is a possibility that the game ball will be received in the big hit receiving port 93 by determining whether or not the time when the time elapses matches the switching timing. Accordingly, whether or not the point in time when the rolling time has elapsed from the opening timing at which the movable piece 456 opens based on the display of the lottery result coincides with the switching timing at which the specific storage unit 550c is switched to a position where the game ball can be stored. It is possible to determine whether or not there is a possibility that the game ball will be accepted into the jackpot receiving port 93, and it is possible to realize the notice effect by the display mode of the reserved memory without prefetching the determination result of the reserved memory. it can.

  The rotating body 552 is rotated at a constant rotational speed based on the driving of the motor for the rotating body 552, and the plurality of storage portions 550a, 550b, and 550c are each configured to be able to store one game ball. The specific accommodating portion 550c is set to have a smaller number of arrangement than the other accommodating portions 550a and 550b. As a result, the probability that the game ball that has entered from the prize winning opening 92 for an accessory is accepted by the jackpot receiving port 93 after being rolled by the rolling effect devices 95, 100, 102, that is, the probability that an advantageous gaming state occurs, It is possible to set lower than the probability of accepting the loss receiving port 94, that is, the probability that an advantageous gaming state does not occur. For this reason, it is possible to increase the gaming value that the gaming ball that has entered from the winning prize winning opening 92 for the bonus item is received by the jackpot receiving port 93 and an advantageous gaming state occurs.

  In addition, a determination is made with respect to the reserved memory reserved in the reservation means at the end of the advantageous gaming state, and a normal display mode or a special display is made based on the determination result for the reserved memory at the end of the advantageous gaming state Display in the form. Thereby, at the end of the advantageous gaming state, the reserved memory is displayed in either the normal display mode or the special display mode based on the determination result, and when the reserved memory is displayed in the special display mode, in the reserved memory Based on the display of the determination result, it is possible to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that the game ball entering from the prize winning opening 92 for the bonus item may be received in the jackpot receiving port 93 when the movable piece 456 is opened. That is, the notice effect based on the display mode of the reserved memory can be executed as the effect at the end of the advantageous gaming state. In addition, the player has a strong tendency to end the game when the advantageous gaming state ends. However, by executing the notice effect based on the display mode of the reserved memory as the effect at the end of the advantageous gaming state, the game can be continuously performed after the advantageous gaming state ends, and as a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. Can be increased.

  In addition, in the reserved memory in which the display mode is display-controlled, when a game ball that has entered from the prize winning port 92 for an accessory is detected by the opening of the movable piece 456 based on the display of the lottery result, the count sensor 319 detects the game ball. The display mode of the reserved storage that is reserved is controlled to be the normal display mode regardless of the determination result. As a result, the timing at which the display of the lottery result based on the next reserved memory is changed when the game ball enters the accessory 91 is changed, and there is a reserved memory whose display is controlled in a special display mode. Even in this case, the determination result becomes invalid when the game ball enters the accessory 91. However, since the display mode of the reserved memory is changed to the normal display mode in accordance with this, the reserved memory is thereby displayed. It is possible to make the player recognize that the notice effect according to the display mode has ended.

  Also, based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the effect display device 115 displays the variation of the identification information, and stops displaying the display result of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, the identification information fluctuates until the lottery result is displayed, so that the player can be excited about which display result is stopped, that is, which lottery result is. It can be expected and an effect that can enhance interest.

  In addition, as a gaming state, at least when the identification information is variably displayed, when the movable piece 456 is controlled to open / close, or during the generation of the advantageous gaming state, the gaming ball enters the start winning opening 96 and is detected by the start opening sensor 318. When a predetermined lottery result is drawn, the display of the lottery result is reserved. Thereby, in the above gaming state, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 96, the execution of the lottery result display by entering the starting winning opening 96 is temporarily reserved, and after the above gaming state is canceled, the reservation is made. The display of the lottery result can be executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and to prevent the interest from being lowered.

  Further, the normal winning of the lottery result is between the first normal hit with the movable piece 456 in the open state during the first opening time, and the second opening time longer than the first opening time per the first normal, It consists of the second ordinary hit that makes the movable piece 456 open. Here, the first opening time is preferably between 0.3 sec and 0.6 sec, and particularly about 0.4 sec. Further, the second opening time is preferably between 1.5 sec and 2.0 sec, particularly about 1.8 sec. Further, the “open state” includes not only a state in which the movable piece 456 is kept open, but also a state in which opening and closing is repeated during a predetermined opening / closing time interval. As a result, the normal hits where the movable piece 456 opens and closes can be subdivided, and even in the normal hits, a second normal hit that is more advantageous to the player can be set, and the interest can be improved by the normal hits. The probability that the first ordinary hit is drawn by the lottery means is preferably higher than the probability that the second ordinary hit is drawn. Further, the probability that the second ordinary hit is drawn is a special hit. It is desirable that the probability be higher than the probability that is drawn.

  Further, the lottery result includes a loss that does not cause the movable piece 456 to open and close. Thereby, even if a game ball enters the start winning opening 96, the movable piece 456 is not necessarily opened and closed, and it can be excited by making the lottery result hit or miss.

  In addition, the lottery results can be displayed up to a predetermined number, and the lottery means are displayed in the reserved order. In other words, the number of reserved lottery results that can be reserved is limited to a predetermined number, and the lottery results are sequentially executed in the reserved order. Thereby, by setting an upper limit on the number of reserved lottery results, it is possible to prevent the reserved amount from being retained, and to make the storage capacity of the storage means for retaining a predetermined capacity, It is possible to prevent the storage means from becoming large. Moreover, by executing in the reserved order, it is possible to facilitate the control relating to the execution of the reservation, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the load applied to the control. Note that the predetermined number is preferably in the range of 2 to 6, and by making the reserved number substantially the same as the conventional first type gaming machine, it can be a sensation similar to the first type gaming sensation, It is possible to alleviate the sense of incongruity and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when the lottery result is displayed as a special win, the opening / closing operation of the movable piece 456 by the opening / closing control unit is not performed until the generation of the advantageous game state is started by the advantageous game state generation unit. In other words, when a special hit for generating an advantageous gaming state is drawn, the movable piece 456 is not opened and closed by entering the starting port. As a result, an advantageous gaming state occurs when a special win is drawn, so that even if the movable piece 456 is not opened / closed, the player does not recognize that it is in a particularly disadvantageous state, and the movable piece 456 is Opening and closing can effectively suppress an increase in the burden on the hall side.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine or the like in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated. The present invention can also be applied.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, the rotary body 552 of the 3rd rolling effect production apparatus 101 in the accessory 91 is provided with the protrusion part 560, and the 1st containing part 550c is included via the recessed part 567 formed in the protrusion part 560. Although what was accommodated in the two accommodating parts 550b was shown, it is not limited to this, For example, while removing the protrusion part 560 and covering the coating | coated part 565 which covered a part of outer periphery of the protrusion part 560, it is a wall part. The game ball B that flows out from the right end of the guide member 491 is removed via the second rectifying means 500b or directly on the inner peripheral surface of the covering portion 565. Then, after rolling on the inner peripheral surface, it may be accommodated in the second accommodating portion 550b. Thereby, when the game ball B is accommodated in any one of the second accommodating portions 550b from the inner peripheral surface of the covering portion 565, the game ball B once rolled to swing on the inner peripheral surface of the covering portion 565. After that, since it is accommodated in any of the second accommodating portions 550b, it can be irritated and thrilled depending on which of the second accommodating portions 550b is accommodated, and the interest can be enhanced. In addition, since the protrusion 560 is not provided, the configuration of the rotating body 552 can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced. Note that the size of the insertion hole 562 can be set to an appropriate size. For example, if the size of the game ball B is one that can pass, it is difficult to pass through the insertion hole 562. The rolling time of the game ball B can be lengthened. On the other hand, when the insertion hole 562 is enlarged, the game ball B can easily pass through the insertion hole 562, and the rolling time of the game ball B in the covering portion 565 can be shortened.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the electrical structure of a main control board and a payout control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command transmission process which the arithmetic processing part of a main control board performs. It is a time chart which shows the mode of each signal in the main control board at the time of command transmission processing being performed. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which the payout CPU of a payout control board performs. It is a time chart which shows the mode of each signal in the payout control board at the time of command reception processing being performed. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the electrical structure of a main control board and a payout control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command transmission process which the arithmetic processing part of a main control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command output process. It is a flowchart which shows an ACK waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which the payout CPU of a payout control board performs. It is a time chart which shows the mode of each signal in the payout control board at the time of command reception processing being performed. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation display pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the prize winning opening / closing process for an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a big hit game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a big hit game process. It is a front view which shows an example of the accessory in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the accessory shown in FIG. 31 from the upper right front. (A) is a front view which shows the prize winning opening for accessories of this embodiment, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of a movable piece. It is a front view which shows a 1st rolling effect production apparatus with schematic structure. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 1st rolling effect apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of the rotation drive means in a 1st rolling effect apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of a 1st rolling effect apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the motion of the game medium in a 1st rolling effect apparatus. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the motor in a 1st rolling effect apparatus. (A) is a perspective view which shows the structure of a 2nd rolling effect apparatus, (B) is a rear view which shows the structure of the pressing part drive means in a 2nd rolling effect apparatus. It is a front view which shows the condition of the movable effect in a 2nd rolling effect apparatus. FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of the second rolling effect device shown in FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the pressing part in a 2nd rolling effect production apparatus, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows production | presentation operation | movement of a movable production | presentation means. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the pattern of the motion of the game ball in a 2nd rolling effect production apparatus. (A) is sectional drawing of a 3rd rolling effect apparatus, (B) is an exploded perspective view of a 3rd rolling effect apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a part of 3rd rolling effect apparatus in FIG. It is a front view which expands and shows the 3rd rolling production effect device vicinity in an accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of a 3rd rolling effect apparatus. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation different from that of FIG. 48 of the third effect device. It is side surface sectional drawing which cut | disconnects and shows a warp channel | path. It is a disassembled perspective view of an accessory. (A) is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a state where an accessory is attached to a game board, and (B) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an attachment structure. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the functional main board | substrate in effect display control. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the functional periphery board | substrate in effect display control. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process by an effect display control means. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an effect. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd effect aspect display process. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an effect. It is a flowchart which shows a 3rd effect aspect display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of flowchart which shows the display of the lose effect aspect in a special 3rd effect aspect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an effect. It is a flowchart which shows the display process of the specific effect aspect and the special specific effect aspect in a 3rd effect aspect display process. It is a front view which expands and shows the operation | movement of a 2nd rolling effect apparatus and the display of a specific effect aspect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a specific effect aspect. It is a front view which shows the display of the movable effect of a 2nd rolling effect device, and a special specific effect aspect. It is a time chart which shows display control when not changing the display mode of reservation memory memorize | stored at the time of completion | finish of a big hit game halfway. It is a time chart which shows display control when changing the display mode of the reservation memory memorize | stored at the time of completion | finish of jackpot game on the way. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a display of reservation memory. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure which determines the acceptance degree by which a game ball is received in a jackpot acceptance port, and changes the display mode of reservation memory according to the acceptance degree. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure which makes a judgment range differ for every reservation memory | storage. It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the arrangement structure of the accessory etc. in a game area | region from the front.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 37 Game area 91 Accompaniment 92 Prize winning opening 93 for jackpots Big hit receiving opening 94 Loss receiving opening 95 First rolling presentation device 96 Starting winning opening 100 Second rolling production device 101 Third rolling production Device 102 Fourth rolling effect device 115 Effect display device 170 Ball payout device 121 Special symbol display device 122 Reservation display device 318 Start port sensor 319 Count sensor 321 Rotation position detection sensor 325 Pushing solenoid 326 Rotating body motor 329 Loss acceptance Sensor 330 Big hit acceptance sensor 331 Solenoid 332 Motor 361 Game ball sensor 456 Movable piece 494 Rotation detection sensor 499 Rotation detection unit 500a First rectifying means 510 Warp passage 511 Receiving port 512 Guiding passage 513 Outlet 515 Guiding portion 531 Pushing portion 532 Pushing part drive means 543 Movable presentation means 550 Description unit 550a first housing portion 550b second housing portion 550c specific accommodating portion 551 moving unit 552 rotating body

Claims (1)

A game area where a game ball is driven by a player's operation,
A start opening arranged in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Start detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the start port;
An opening / closing piece capable of a predetermined opening / closing operation in accordance with detection of the game ball by the start detection means, an entrance allowing the game ball to enter when the opening / closing piece is opened, and a game ball entering from the entrance An entry detecting means, a rolling effect device capable of rolling a game ball detected by the approach detection means and performing a predetermined effect within a specified time, and a game ball rolled by the rolling effect device A first receiving port where an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated, and a second receiving port where the advantageous gaming state does not occur, and the receiving of game balls at the first receiving port and the second receiving port. A variable winning device having an acceptance switching means for switching with a predetermined period in the allocating unit, and being arranged at a position different from the starting port in the gaming area;
It is possible to transition between a closed state in which the game balls that are arranged in the game area and flow down the game area cannot be received and an open state in which the game balls can be received, and once in the open state A large prize opening device capable of receiving a plurality of game balls,
Winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the grand prize opening device;
When the opening / closing piece opens, the game ball that has entered from the entrance reaches the sorting portion when a specified time has elapsed from the opening of the opening / closing piece, and the game ball is received by the first receiving port. The advantageous game state generating means for causing the special prize opening device to perform a predetermined opening and closing operation to generate an advantageous game state;
A game machine comprising at least a start-up detection means, an entry detection means, and a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on detection of game balls by the winning detection means;
The lottery result is drawn using a predetermined random number generated in response to the detection of the game ball by the start detection means, and a lottery result including at least a normal hit for causing the opening / closing piece of the variable prize-winning device to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation easily. Lottery means for lottery,
Display means capable of displaying at least the lottery result by the lottery means;
Display control means for controlling the display of the lottery result on the display means;
Reservation means for reserving the display of the lottery result on the display means up to a predetermined number as reservation memory according to a game state that is changed by a player's operation;
When the lottery result is displayed on the display means by the display control means, an opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing so that the opening / closing piece of the variable winning device performs a predetermined opening / closing operation according to the lottery result;
A reservation number display control means for individually controlling the display of the reserved memory reserved by the reservation means on the display means in a predetermined display mode;
The reserved number display control means includes:
For each of the reservation memories reserved in the reservation means, after adding the estimated time including the specified time, the opening / closing piece is opened based on the display of the lottery result in the reservation memory, so that a predetermined value from the entrance An acceptance degree determination means for determining an acceptance degree at which the game ball that has entered at the timing of
A gaming machine comprising: mode display control means for displaying the reserved memory in a different display mode according to the acceptance level determined by the acceptance level determination unit.