JP2008132263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine providing a game player with amusement in movements of a game ball inside a ball entry device. <P>SOLUTION: The ball entry device having a ball entry opening and an opening/closing member is provided with a passage (24A), a first area, a second area and a guide gear (25). The guide gear (25) is provided with a ball receiving/rolling member 25a formed of a slant face and having a rolling part 25d with a guide hall 25h, a rotationally transferring member (25b) provided with an attractive part (25u) able to attract a game ball dropping down with a magnetic force and a ball receiving/guiding member 25c for receiving the ball that is attracted to the attractive part (25u) and rotates integrally with the transferring member (25b) and able to guide the ball to the second area. The ball passing through the passage (24A) is introduced to the rolling part 25d in the state that the ball has a velocity component along a direction orthogonal to a radial direction of the rolling part 25d. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and, for example, relates to a seven-ball machine that also has the characteristics of a wing, a right thing that also has the characteristics of a wing, or a ball game machine such as an arrange ball that also has the characteristics of a wing.

  For example, a ball game machine is open to (1) an outer frame installed at an installation site (such as an installation site installed in an island facility of a pachinko hall) and (2) one side along the left-right direction of the outer frame. A main body frame (also referred to as a middle frame) that is mounted in an operable state, and (3) the front portion (surface portion) is directed to the player by the holding portion of the main body frame (ie, forward). And (4) a transparent plate (usually composed of a glass plate) that covers the front surface of the game board, and that is held in a detachable state. The front door member (it may be called a glass door frame or a front frame) with which the opening | release operation | movement state is possible in the front part side is provided.

  Two “metal rails (that is, an outer rail and an inner rail)” are usually brought into contact with one side edge portion and curved in a substantially arc shape on the front portion of the game board, It arrange | positions in the state which protrudes ahead. In other words, on the front part of the game board, (A) a long and long metal strip is arranged with a substantially arc shape (C-shape) with the opening facing downward or sideward. Outer rail and (B) Inside the location where the outer rail is arranged, a long and long metal strip is arranged with a substantially arc shape (C-shape) with the opening facing upward. And an inner rail.

  In the front portion of the game board, a portion in which the outer rail and the inner rail are substantially surrounded by a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, an oval shape, or the like is referred to as a game region. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are provided in the game area, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the game area. In the game area, in addition to the entrance gate, various entrance devices and the like are arranged at a position above the lowermost portion.

  Among such pitching devices, there is a so-called “wing-shaped pitching device”. That is, (a) a game area that rolls in a game area is provided with a ball opening that allows a game ball to enter, and a normal area portion that is provided in a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which a game ball can enter An example of a pitching device may include a device main body including a special region portion, and (b) an opening / closing member for opening and closing a ball inlet provided in the device main body. The opening / closing member (opening / closing blade) constituting the ball entrance device is supported between a standing posture in which the lower end side is pivotally supported and the upper end portion is directed substantially vertically upward, and a tilting posture in which the upper end portion is directed obliquely upward. The posture can be changed. The opening / closing member is normally in a standing posture, but when the predetermined opening allowance condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member is tilted at a predetermined timing.

  When the opening / closing member is in the standing posture, the entrance is closed so that “entering the game ball into the apparatus main body” is impossible. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member is in the tilting posture, the entrance is opened so that "the game ball can enter the apparatus body" is enabled, and the guide surface of the opening / closing member (in the opening / closing member, In the standing posture, the side surface portion (facing the entrance) is inclined upward in the direction away from the entrance. For this reason, the game ball flowing down (rolling) in the game area can pass through the entrance and enter the apparatus body while being guided by the guide surface.

  In addition, a guidance device for guiding a game ball that has entered through the entrance into one of the normal area portion and the special area portion is disposed in the apparatus main body. Then, when the game ball that has entered the main body of the device passes through the special area portion, the “game machine in which the state of the gaming machine changes to an advantageous state for the player” compared to the case of passing through the normal area portion. And “a gaming machine that creates a possibility of changing to a state advantageous to the player”. Specifically, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the normal gaming state, if the game ball passes through the special area portion, the gaming state of the gaming machine is changed to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. There are known gaming machines that can be changed. In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the normal gaming state, if the game ball passes through the special area portion, the gaming state of the gaming machine is changed to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In addition, a gaming machine is also known that allows a special gaming state to be continued when a gaming ball passes through a special area portion when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in a special gaming state.

  For a player who plays a game with such a gaming machine, whether or not the game ball that has entered the apparatus main body is guided to the special area portion is of great concern. Therefore, in this type of gaming machine, it has been attempted to improve the gaming interest by improving the structure of the guidance device. For example, a window (operation window) is provided on the front surface of the apparatus main body, a cylindrical transfer body that is pivotally supported in the left-right direction and contains a magnet along the width direction is disposed in the window, and further, a cylinder. A gaming machine has been proposed in which a normal area portion and a special area portion are arranged on the upper rear side of the shape transfer body (see Patent Document 1, hereinafter referred to as “conventional example”).

In this conventional example, when the game ball entered through the entrance is stopped at the bottom stop portion of the window portion (working window), it is adsorbed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical transfer body and transferred upward. Then, when the game ball transported upward enters the special area portion, the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player.
Japanese Patent No. 292050

  However, this conventional gaming machine has the following problems. In other words, in this conventional example, the game ball is stopped at the bottom stop portion, thereby causing the game ball to be adsorbed to the cylindrical transfer body, but the “movement of the game ball stopped at the bottom stop portion” is Almost stops. For this reason, this conventional gaming machine has a problem that the behavior of the game ball in the ball entering device is monotonous and is not visually interesting.

  Further, in the guidance device according to this conventional example, the area part (normal area part or special area part) where the game ball is guided is immediately determined by the stop position of the game ball (stop position at the bottom stop portion). In this guidance device, the normal region portion and the special region portion are arranged in parallel in the axial direction (left and right direction) of the cylindrical transfer body at the upper rear side of the cylindrical transfer body, and the stop position of the game ball Since it is determined at which position of the cylindrical transfer body the game ball is attracted (which position along the axial direction is attracted), the region where the game ball is guided is also found. It is. Therefore, the player “in a relatively short time after the ball enters the ball landing device until the game ball stops at the bottom stop”, “expectation (“ expectation to expect a big hit ”etc.)) Is more likely to be lost. That is, in such a “wingball type ball entry device”, “game ball entry” does not occur so frequently, but in the guidance device according to this conventional example, “gradually, The “region part to which the game ball that has entered is guided” is immediately identified after entering the ball. Therefore, there is a problem that it is easy for a player to become a “game machine that is easy to awaken and lacks interest”.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is interesting in the behavior of a game ball in a pitching device.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a sufficient sense of expectation to a player.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine comprising a ball entry device having a ball entrance capable of entering a game ball rolling in a game area provided on the game board, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the ball entrance,
The entrance device includes a passageway provided in a state where a game ball entering through the entrance port can pass, a first area portion provided in a state where the game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter A second region portion provided in a certain state, and a guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the first region portion and the second region portion. ,
The guidance device includes:
Arranged so as to be able to receive the game ball that has passed through the passage, the outer edge is substantially circular, and is inclined downward toward the deepest part provided at the center position or at a position eccentric from the center position. A rolling part configured using an inclined surface, and a guide hole for guiding a game ball received by the rolling part toward the first region part, the deepest part of the rolling part A ball receiving rolling member opened at the part,
A game ball that is arranged in a rotatable state above the rolling part and that has reached the lower side, with reference to a rotation axis disposed along the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, or the oblique front-rear direction. A rotary transfer member provided at a predetermined portion of the outer peripheral portion, the suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force,
A ball receiving portion is provided around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member and positioned above the rolling portion, and rotates integrally with the rotary transfer member while being adsorbed by the suction portion. A ball receiving guiding member capable of receiving the transferred game ball at the ball receiving portion and guiding the game ball toward the second region portion;
With
In the ball entry device, the game ball passing through the passage or the game ball passing through the passage has the speed component along the direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the rolling part. An input means for supplying the moving part is provided.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the game ball can flow down toward the deepest part (for example, the central part) of the rolling part while rotating around the rolling part a predetermined number of times. In other words, the game ball can be retained while rolling in the rolling unit, rather than being retained in a stopped state, so that the behavior of the game ball in the ball entering device can be interesting.

  According to the invention of claim 1, a configuration is adopted in which the game ball rolls on the rolling part and the rotation transfer member (suction part) can suck the game ball rolling on the rolling part. . For this reason, when the game ball is thrown on the rolling part, it is avoided that the region part to which the game ball is guided is immediately identified. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the ball entry device for a long time (for example, a longer time than the conventional example). it can.

  Furthermore, in the first aspect of the present invention, the game ball that rolls on the rolling part can pass a plurality of times below the rotary transfer member (particularly, the suction position that may be sucked by the rotary transfer part). Since the configuration is adopted, it is possible to give the player a sufficient sense of expectation (for example, a sense of expectation that can acquire gaming profits). That is, according to the invention of claim 1, “an opportunity for the rotary transfer member to attract individual game balls that roll on the rolling portion” (1) “a state that is actually generated a plurality of times”, (2) It is possible to realize a “state in which a player can be recognized as having been generated multiple times (regardless of whether or not it has actually occurred)”. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the invention, every time each game ball enters the entrance device, “the expectation whether or not the game ball is attracted to the rotary transfer member (however, with the expectation that it will be attracted). Even if it is, it may be expected that it will not be adsorbed.) ”Can be held multiple times. For this reason, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, a sufficient expectation can be given to the player.

  Here, as the gaming machine of the invention of each claim, for example, (a) a seven machine having the characteristics of a feather (hereinafter referred to as a “wings type seven machine”, details will be described later), (b) ) Wings (hereinafter referred to as “pure wings”, details will be described later), (c) rights belonging to the characteristics of the wings (hereinafter referred to as “wings type rights”), details will be described later. (D) Arrange balls (hereinafter referred to as “feather-type arrange balls” which will be described in detail later) having the characteristics of feathers.

  In the gaming machines (a) to (d), (1) a mode in which the first area portion is a normal area portion (described later) and the second area portion is a special area portion (hereinafter referred to as “the former”). (2) In addition to (2), the second region portion is a normal region portion and the first region portion is a special region portion (hereinafter referred to as “the latter embodiment”). be able to.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the invention of each claim includes a privilege granting means for granting a game privilege to a player. Examples of the “privilege grant means” include “special game transition means for giving the player the privilege of executing a special game by shifting the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special game state”. Further, in the “former mode” or “the latter mode”, when the game ball passes through the special area portion, the “privilege granting means” gives the player a bonus on the game, or the “privilege granting means” There is a possibility that a game privilege is given to the player. However, when this game ball passes through the normal area portion, there is no possibility that a game privilege is given to the player by the “privilege grant means”. For this reason, in the “form of the former”, the player expects that “the rotation transfer unit will adsorb the game ball that rolls on the rolling unit”, and in “the latter mode”, the “rotation transfer unit However, it is expected that the game balls that roll on the rolling part will not be attracted.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machines (a) to (d), (3) the first area portion is set as the normal area portion, and the game area that is guided by the guidance device and enters the second area portion is A mode (see the invention of claim 6 to be described later) in which a “special guidance device for guiding to one of the region portion and the special region portion” is disposed, or (3) the second region portion is a normal region portion. An example of a mode in which a “special guidance device for guiding a game ball guided and guided by a guidance device to one of a normal region portion and a special region portion” is disposed in the first region portion, etc. You can also

  As the “ball receiving rolling member” of the first aspect of the invention, for example, “a member having a recess opening upward” can be exemplified. For example, the concave portion is formed in a mortar shape, a bank shape, or the like, and has “an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the deepest portion (the deepest portion)”. And a rolling part may be comprised by the whole this inclined surface, and a rolling part may be comprised by a part of inclined surface. For example, the inclined surface can be constituted by a rolling part and an introduction surface (a surface for introducing a game ball to the rolling part) arranged around the rolling part.

  In the invention of claim 1, the shape of the outer edge portion of the “rolling portion” is not limited to a perfect circle, and may be, for example, an ellipse (oval). In addition, the “rolling portion” of the invention of claim 1 may be arranged substantially horizontally, but may be arranged in a slightly inclined state. That is, the inclination angle is downward (for example, 60 degrees or less (excluding zero degrees), preferably forward (player direction), right direction, left direction, diagonally left front, or diagonally right front, The “rolling portion” may be arranged in a state where the inclination angle is 30 degrees or less (excluding zero degrees). In addition, a guide groove (for example, a spiral guide groove having a depth not more than half the diameter of the game ball) may be formed in the rolling portion.

  The size (diameter) of the “guide hole” formed in the “rolling portion” according to the first aspect of the present invention is a size that allows the game ball to pass (a size exceeding 11 mm). In the invention of claim 1, the size and the inclination angle of the “inclined surface constituting the rolling portion” can be determined as follows, for example. In other words, in the first aspect of the invention, it is desirable that the game ball thrown into the rolling part is “to increase the possibility of going around the rolling part one or more times”. The radius (the short axis radius when the outer edge shape of the rolling part is substantially elliptical) is set to be at least twice (preferably at least three times) the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), and the inclination angle is 3 It is desirable that the angle be selected between degrees and 30 degrees (preferably 3 degrees to 15 degrees).

  However, in the invention of claim 1, if the “game ball stays in the rolling portion (stays while rolling)” becomes too long, the player is given an “impression that is extended” and the game is reduced. In order to damage the tension, the radius of the rolling part (or the short axis radius when the outer edge shape of the rolling part is substantially elliptical) is set to 5 times or less of the game ball so that the residence time does not become long. Good. According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary for the game ball thrown into the rolling part to go around the rolling part with a probability of “100%”. For example, when the speed of a game ball thrown into the rolling part is slow (such as when a game ball preceding the passing path remains), the game ball does not circulate around the rolling part. The moving part may roll (for example, half-turn).

  In the first aspect of the invention, the “position decentered from the center position” is, for example, the radius of the rolling part from the center position (the short axis radius when the outer edge shape of the rolling part is substantially elliptical). A position that is eccentric by an amount of “¼” or less can be exemplified.

  As the outer shape of the “rotary transfer member” of the invention of each claim, a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially barrel shape, a substantially conical shape, a substantially truncated cone shape, a substantially spherical shape (including an elliptical spherical shape), a substantially Examples include a drum shape, or a combination of a plurality of these shapes. Moreover, the adsorption | suction part which comprises the "rotary transfer member" of invention of each claim may be comprised using a permanent magnet, or may be comprised using an electromagnet. Furthermore, the “rotary transfer member” of the invention of each claim has an outer shape such as a substantially columnar shape, a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially barrel shape, a substantially conical shape, a substantially truncated cone shape, or a substantially drum shape, and has a rotation axis. You may provide the roller main body supported in the state which can be rotated by the reference | standard, and the magnet (permanent magnet or electromagnet) with which this roller main body is mounted | worn. In this case, the magnet may be embedded in the roller main body and not exposed at the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body, or may be mounted in a recess or the like opened at the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body and exposed at the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body. However, you may comprise a part of outer peripheral part of a rotation transfer member.

  In the "rotary transfer member" of the invention of each claim, various places for forming the suction portion can be selected. For example, (1) a mode in which the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member is provided in a state of circling the outer peripheral portion, and (2) a direction of rotating the outer peripheral portion of the predetermined portion of the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member. And (3) an aspect provided in a dot shape at a predetermined portion of the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member, and the like. In addition, in the aspect provided in the “aspects provided in the form of dots” in (3), the diameter of the adsorption portion (the maximum width if not circular) is set to “1/5” to “1” of the diameter of the game ball. be able to. In addition, in the “mode provided in a substantially arc shape” in (2) and the “mode provided in a dot shape” in (3), etc., on the same line (virtual line) that goes around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member, A plurality of adsorption portions may be provided (see the inventions of claims 4 and 5). In this case, the shape, size, etc. of each adsorption part may be unified, or at least some of the adsorption parts may be inconsistent.

  Formation of the adsorbing portion in any one of (1) “mode provided in a rotating state”, (2) “mode provided in a substantially circular arc shape”, and (3) “mode provided in a dot shape” A plurality of locations may be provided along the axial direction of the rotary transfer member (see claim 3 and claim 5). In this case, the shape, size, etc. of each adsorption part may be unified, or at least some of the adsorption parts may be inconsistent. Furthermore, in the “aspects provided in a substantially arc shape” in (2) and the “aspects provided in a dot shape” in (3), etc., on the same line (virtual line) that goes around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member, A plurality of suction portions may be provided, and the formation portions of the suction portions may be a plurality of locations along the axial direction of the rotary transfer member (see the inventions of claims 3 and 5).

  In the invention of claim 1, the positional relationship between the rotary transfer member and the rolling part can be determined as follows. For example, a case where the direction of the rotation axis is determined to be in a direction that passes above two predetermined points on the outer edge of the rolling part can be exemplified. Specifically, above the “string (including the diameter) that is virtually set with respect to the outer edge of the rolling portion”, the string is substantially parallel to the string or slightly inclined. (For example, an inclination angle of 20 degrees or less), a rotation axis may be arranged.

  In the invention of each claim, the distance between the rotation transfer member and the rolling part is the range in which the game ball rolling on the rolling part can pass under the rotation transfer member, that is, the diameter of the game ball ( 11 mm). However, if this distance is excessive, it becomes difficult to suck the game ball at the suction portion. For this reason, it is desirable to determine the distance between the rotary transfer member and the rolling part within a range of “twice the diameter of the game ball” or less.

  In addition, as mentioned above, when "the formation part of an adsorption | suction part is made into multiple pieces along the axial center direction of a rotation transfer member (refer Claim 3 and Claim 5)," all formation places In this case, the “distance between the rotary transfer member and the rolling portion” may be unified, or the “distance between the rotary transfer member and the rolling portion” may be made ununiform in some formation locations. For example, “the distance between the rotation transfer member and the rolling portion at the formation position at a position closer to the deepest portion” is “the distance between the rotation transfer member and the rolling portion at a formation position at a position farther from the deepest portion”. It may be made larger, or conversely, it may be made smaller. In these cases, the distance between the game ball thrown into the rolling part and the rotation transfer member changes as the game ball goes around the rolling part and approaches the deepest part.

  In the “ball receiving guide member” of the invention of each claim, the “ball receiving portion” and the “portion for guiding the game ball received by the ball receiving portion to the second region portion” are constituted by a single member. It may be made up of a separate member. In addition, the “portion for guiding the game ball received by the ball receiving unit to the second region portion” may be configured as a “space portion for dropping the game ball toward the second region portion” instead of a member. it can. Furthermore, the positional relationship between the “ball receiving portion” and the rotary transfer member is determined as follows, for example. For example, the distance from the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member can be determined to be in a range not exceeding the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball. In this case, the game ball that is attracted by the attracting part, rotated in accordance with the rotational movement of the rotary transfer member, and transported upward is released from the attracting part and delivered to the ball receiving part when contacting the ball receiving part. It is.

  The “throwing means” of the invention of claim 1 provides a “speed having a speed component (speed component toward the direction orthogonal to the radial direction) for causing the game ball to go around the rolling portion” It is means for throwing this game ball into the rolling part. The formation place of the “throwing means” can be variously selected in the ball entry device. For example, an input unit may be provided at the terminal portion of the passage, or an input unit may be provided in the guidance device. An example of the throwing means is a means for throwing the game ball accelerated by the action of gravity through the passageway into the rolling part in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the rolling part.

The gaming machine of the invention of claim 2
A gaming machine comprising a ball entry device having a ball entrance capable of entering a game ball rolling in a game area provided on the game board, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the ball entrance,
The entrance device includes a passageway provided in a state where a game ball entering through the entrance port can pass, a first area portion provided in a state where the game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter A second region portion provided in a certain state, and a guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the first region portion and the second region portion. ,
The guidance device includes:
The game ball that has passed through the passage is arranged to be receivable, and includes a rolling part that retains the received game while rolling, and takes out the staying game ball out of the rolling part. A ball receiving rolling member having a ball take-out portion provided in the rolling portion for guiding toward the first region portion,
A game ball that is arranged in a rotatable state above the rolling part and that has reached the lower side, with reference to a rotation axis disposed along the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, or the oblique front-rear direction. A rotary transfer member provided at a predetermined portion of the outer peripheral portion, the suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force,
A ball receiving portion is provided around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member and positioned above the rolling portion, and rotates integrally with the rotary transfer member while being adsorbed by the suction portion. A ball receiving guiding member capable of receiving the transferred game ball at the ball receiving portion and guiding the game ball toward the second region portion;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the game ball is retained while rolling in the rolling part, taken out of the rolling part through the ball take-out part and guided toward the first region part, or a rotary transfer member, etc. To the second region. That is, in the invention of claim 2 as well, the game ball can be retained while rolling rather than being stopped, so that the behavior of the game ball within the ball entering device can be interesting. it can.

  Further, in the invention of claim 2, a configuration is adopted in which the game ball rolls on the rolling part and the rotation transfer member (suction part) can suck the game ball rolling on the rolling part. . For this reason, when the game ball is thrown on the rolling part, it is possible to avoid immediately determining the region part to which the game ball is guided. Therefore, even with the gaming machine of the second aspect of the invention, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the ball entry device for a long time (for example, a longer time than the conventional example). it can.

  Further, in the invention of claim 2, the game ball rolling on the rolling part can pass a plurality of times below the rotary transfer member (particularly, the suction position where the rotary transfer part may be sucked). Therefore, the player can be given a sufficient expectation (for example, an expectation with which a gaming profit can be obtained). In other words, according to the invention of claim 2, “an opportunity for the rotary transfer member to attract individual game balls that roll on the rolling portion” (1) “actually generated multiple times” (2) It is possible to realize a “state in which a player can be recognized as having been generated multiple times (regardless of whether or not it has actually occurred)”.

  Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, every time an individual game ball enters the ball entry device, “the expectation whether or not the game ball is attracted to the rotary transfer member (however, with the expectation that it will be attracted). In other words, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the player can have a sufficient sense of expectation. Can be given.

  Examples of the “ball receiving rolling member” according to the second aspect of the invention include “a member including a rolling portion constituted by a surface facing upward or a recess opening upward”. The rolling part is a part that causes the game ball that has passed through the passageway to roll and stay while drawing a reciprocating path, a rotation path, or a spiral (spiral) path. The following aspects can be illustrated as a more specific aspect of this rolling part.

  For example, the rolling part comprised using the rolling surface which can roll a game ball along a reciprocating path can be illustrated. In this rolling part, one end part or both end parts are used as introduction parts for introducing game balls. The height of both end parts is higher than that of other parts, and the rolling part is closer to both end parts. A downwardly inclined part that is downwardly inclined toward the central part side of the part is provided. And in this rolling part, (1) The lowest bottom part where height becomes the lowest, (2) Down slope part formed near both ends, and (3) Intermediate part located between both down slope parts And at least the ball take-out portion is provided at the bottom. The ball take-out part is a guide surface that is inclined downward in a direction intersecting with the rolling direction (reciprocating path) of the game ball in the rolling part, or a guide that can pass through the game ball while opening upward. Consists of holes and the like.

  In this specific example, the game ball that passes through the passage and is thrown into the introduction portion of the rolling portion reciprocates along the rolling portion. At this time, the game ball immediately after being thrown into the rolling part passes through the ball take-out part with its momentum, but is gradually decelerated due to the influence of “friction resistance from the rolling part” and the like through the ball take-out part. , It can be taken out of the rolling part. However, in the invention of claim 2, if the rotation transfer member above the rolling part adsorbs the game ball “before being taken out of the rolling part through the ball take-out part”, the game ball is Guided toward the region.

  In this specific example, one, two, or three or more decelerating portions for decelerating the rolling speed of the game ball can be provided in the “intermediate portion of the rolling portion”. This speed reduction part is constituted by, for example, a convex part (mountain part) that is lower than both ends of the rolling part, and the game ball rolling on the rolling part passes through this speed reduction part, so that the unit time The amount of deceleration per hit increases. In this case, a mode in which the rotary transfer member can attract the game ball above the speed reduction part, and a mode in which a ball take-out part is provided in or near the speed reduction part can be exemplified.

  Thus, if a speed reduction part is provided in a rolling part, a game can be given a reduced tension. That is, in the invention of claim 2, if the “game ball stays in the rolling part (stays while rolling)” becomes too long, the player is given an “impressed impression” and the game This is because although the tension is reduced, it is possible to prevent the “time during which the game ball stays in the rolling part” from becoming too long by the action of the speed reducing part.

The gaming machine of the invention of claim 3 is the gaming machine of claim 1 or 2,
The adsorption portion is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotation axis of the rotary transfer member.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect of the invention, it is possible to increase the chance that the game ball is adsorbed to the adsorbing portion, or to make it appear that it has increased, so that the player's interest is further enhanced. be able to.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The said adsorption | suction part is provided with two or more along the direction which goes around the outer peripheral part of the said rotation transfer member.

  In the invention of claim 4, the site where the adsorbing portion exists and the site where the adsorbing portion does not exist are alternately arranged along the direction of circulating around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member. Therefore, whether or not the game ball is attracted to the rotary transfer member is determined by whether or not the rotation position (phase) of the rotary transfer member matches the timing at which the game ball passes below the rotary transfer member. Is done. In other words, when a game ball enters the ball entry device, the player watches the “drink” with the rotation position of the rotary transfer member and the timing at which the game ball passes below the rotary transfer member. . For this reason, according to the invention of claim 4, a more interesting game can be performed.

The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The suction part is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotational axis of the rotary transfer member, or a plurality of the suction parts are provided along a direction around the outer peripheral part of the rotary transfer member,
In each of the plurality of locations, at least one of the number of formed adsorbing portions and the forming interval is different.

  In the invention of claim 5, the adsorbing portions are irregularly arranged along the rotational axis of the rotary transfer member. For this reason, it becomes even more difficult to “immediately identify the area part to which the game ball is guided when the game ball is inserted onto the rolling part”. In addition, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the chance that the game ball is adsorbed to the adsorbing portion, or to make it appear that it has increased, so that the player's interest is further enhanced. Can be enhanced. In the invention of claim 5, the number of adsorbing portions disposed at “each location along the rotational axis” may be unified, or at least at any location, the number of adsorption portions is not unified. Also good. Moreover, the location where only one adsorption | suction part is formed may exist in either of several locations.

The gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
One of the first region portion and the second region portion is a normal region portion, and a special guidance device is disposed on the other of the first region portion and the second region portion. ,
The special guidance device is:
While guiding the game ball that has been guided by the guidance device to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion,
The gaming machine is
Detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area portion;
Special game transition means for transitioning the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special gaming state when the detection means detects that a game ball has passed through the special area when a predetermined condition is established;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the invention of claim 6, in order to arrange the guidance device (sorting device) in two stages, “when the game ball is thrown on the rolling portion, the area portion where the game ball is guided immediately, It becomes even more difficult to make it clear. That is, the timing at which the game ball that has entered the ball entry device reaches the special guidance device is changed depending on the timing at which the game ball is attracted to the rotary transfer member. In the invention of claim 6 and related inventions to be described later, for example, “a plurality of game balls continuously enter the ball entry device, and these plurality of game balls continue in the special area portion. When the succeeding game ball is detected by the detecting means, for example, in the case of “passing automatically”, the “predetermined condition” is not satisfied.

Here, the invention related to the invention of claim 6 is illustrated. That is, the gaming machine according to the related invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
One of the first region portion and the second region portion is a normal region portion, and the other of the first region portion and the second region portion is a special region portion,
The gaming machine is
Detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area portion;
Special game transition means for transitioning the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special gaming state when the detection means detects that a game ball has passed through the special area when a predetermined condition is established;
It is characterized by providing.

The gaming machine of the invention of claim 7 is the gaming machine of claim 6,
The entrance device includes a special passage for guiding a game ball entering through the entrance to the special guide device,
The entrance device is provided with a passage selection device for selecting which of the passage and the special passage a game ball entering through the entrance is to enter. And

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the passage route of the game ball entering the entrance device is divided into the passage and the special passage by the passage selection device. And when a game ball enters the passage, this game ball is adsorbed by the adsorption part of the rotary transfer member and guided to the special guiding device, and is not adsorbed by the adsorption part of the rotary transfer member. There is a case where it is guided to the normal region. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the special passage, the game ball is uniformly guided to the special guidance device. For this reason, when the passage route of the game ball is set as a special passage route by the passage selection device, the possibility that the game ball passes through the special region portion is higher than that when the route is set as the passage route.

  That is, the entrance device according to claim 7 has a high probability route (special passage) that is highly likely to be guided to the special region portion and a low probability route (passage route) that is unlikely to be guided to the special region portion. ) And are provided. Then, since the passage route of the game balls is distributed by the passage selection device, the player watches this distribution “drinking”. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 7, the interest of the player can be further improved.

  Further, in this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference rear (that is, the direction away from the player) "is shown. Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. In addition, the “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear”, etc. of the door-shaped members such as the main body frame, front door member (front frame), upper plate member, lower plate member, etc. This is based on the case of use, that is, the case of being closed.

  The ball entry device according to the invention of each claim is a ball entry device (a ball entry device with a prize ball, that is, a prize win) that causes a game machine to perform a prize ball movement as a game ball enters the ball entry device. Device), a ball entry device that does not cause the game machine to perform a prize ball operation (a ball entry device without a prize ball), even if a game ball enters the ball entry device. In addition, the entrance device according to the invention of each claim may include a plurality (particularly, two) entrances, or may include only one entrance.

  As the drive mode of the “opening / closing member” of the invention of each claim, for example, a closed state in which the entrance is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the entrance, and the opening / closing member is inserted. A driving mode in which the state of the opening / closing member is changed between an open state in which the entrance is opened so that a game ball can enter the entrance is available. Various conditions for executing the opening / closing drive of the opening / closing member can be selected. For example, another ball entry device (a ball entry device different from the ball entry device indicated in each claim) is placed in the game area, and the game ball enters the ball entry device and enters a predetermined range. When the condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member may be caused to execute the opening / closing drive. In the following description, one aspect of the “other ball entering device” may be referred to as an “opening / closing operation starting ball entering device”.

  When the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or the related invention is applied to the above-described “feather-type seven machine”, for example, the following configuration is provided. In other words, the “wing-type seven machine” includes (a) a ball entry device according to the invention of claim 6, claim 7 or related invention, (b) a start winning device, and (c) a gaming machine. Whether to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state (that is, the special gaming state) (hereinafter referred to as “big hit judgment”) and the gaming state of the gaming machine from the normal gaming state to the small hit gaming Determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a state (a state in which the opening / closing member performs an opening / closing operation in a predetermined manner) (hereinafter referred to as “small hit determination”); and (d) a result of this determination. Allowed to execute symbol display means (for example, LED lamp, liquid crystal display device, etc.), (e) big winning device, and (f) big hit game (that is, special game) for confirming determination result symbols While the conditions are fulfilled, A special game shifting unit for shifting to a special game state, may be exemplified a game machine having a. In the following description, “big hit determination” and “small hit determination” may be collectively referred to as “win / fail determination”.

  On the assumption that the “ball game type seven machine” detects that a game ball has won a prize (hereinafter referred to as “start prize”) to the “start prize device arranged in the game area”. The execution condition of “determining whether or not to win” is satisfied. When the execution condition of this “correction determination” is satisfied, and further, the display execution condition of “design indicating determination result (determination result pattern)” is satisfied, the effect display is first executed in the symbol display means. This effect display is performed by, for example, driving (blinking, lighting, etc.) the LED lamp or “circulating and displaying a plurality of identification symbols (that is, special symbols) sequentially (that is, fluctuations). Then, after performing the effect display for a predetermined fluctuation time, the symbol display means confirms (stops display) the determination result symbol.

  When the determination result symbol is a jackpot symbol (the symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit) and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the start condition for the jackpot game is not already satisfied) When the game ball passes through the area, the special game transition means shifts the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state while the execution permission condition for the big hit game (special game) is established. Then, when the gaming state of the gaming machine shifts to the “hit gaming state (special gaming state)”, the opening / closing member (hereinafter referred to as “opening / closing door”) constituting the winning device is given a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”). Thus, for example, “unit operation” is performed 14 to 16 times).

  That is, when the gaming state of the gaming machine shifts to the “big hit gaming state (special gaming state)”, the opening / closing door is opened to change the closed prize-winning device to the opened state. Thereby, it is possible to win a game ball in the winning opening. After that, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the winning opening or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the opening / closing door is temporarily closed to close the grand prize winning device and applied to the opening / closing door. Complete one unit operation. That is, the unit operation of changing the posture of the open / close door from the closed posture to the open posture and returning to the closed posture is completed. When the “unit operation of the opening / closing member” is repeated a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”), the gaming state of the gaming machine is returned from the “big hit gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”.

  Note that the “determination execution condition” of the “wings type seven machine” indicates that, for example, a winning of a game ball (that is, a start winning) to a “start winning device” arranged in the game area is detected. It is established on the premise. This detection is usually performed by “determination start detection means (determination start detection switch)” provided in the “start winning device”. The “display execution condition” is satisfied when the display time of the determination result symbol comes on the premise that a start winning will be generated. This “display execution condition” may be established corresponding to all start winnings that may occur in the gaming machine of the present invention, but is normally established under a predetermined restriction. That is, when there is an upper limit number of reserves, the “display execution condition” is not satisfied even if a start win is generated in a state where the hold number reaches the upper limit (that is, the start win is not determined). ignore.).

  That is, (1) The “symbol display means” is not executing “various displays” due to other preceding start winnings and there is no starting memory related to other preceding starting winnings. In the case where a new winning is generated, the “display execution condition” relating to the “new starting start-up” is satisfied. However, (2) In a case where a “starting prize” is newly generated in a state where “various display” due to other preceding starting prizes is being executed or there is a starting memory related to other preceding starting prizes, Only when the number of reserves at the time of the start winning has not reached the upper limit number, the data relating to the “newly generated start winning” (data relating to the determination result, etc.) is handled as the hold storage (holding data). Then, when the “various display” based on the other reserved storage preceding the “holding storage” is completed and the execution timing of the “various display” based on the “holding storage” has come, Regarding “holding storage”, the “display execution condition” is satisfied. Here, the “various displays” resulting from the start winning (start memorizing) is a display related to the determination result made in conjunction with the “start winning,” and is an “effect display (for example, variable display). ”Or“ determined display of a determination result symbol resulting from another start winning ”or the like.

  In the “wings type seven machine”, a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “other privilege”) other than “the privilege by shifting the gaming state of the gaming machine to the big hit gaming state” can be given to the player. It may be. This “other privilege” includes a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “privilege due to time reduction”) that changes the gaming machine state of the gaming machine from the normal mode to the time reduction mode until a specific termination condition is satisfied. Etc.). This “short-time mode” means (1) shortening the symbol variation time of special symbols, (2) shortening the symbol variation time of normal symbols, and (3) the probability that a normal symbol indicating winning will be stopped and displayed. And (4) extend at least one of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory that opens the starting prize-winning device (execute the opening extension function), etc. It is a privilege.

  The prize-winning device that constitutes the “wings type seven machine” is usually awarded through a prize-winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “big prize-winning entrance”), an open / close door for opening and closing the prize-winning entrance, and the prize winning opening. Winning ball detecting means (winning ball detection switch) for detecting the played game ball. In addition, the opening / closing door can be appropriately changed in posture between “a standing posture for closing the big prize opening” and “a forward tilting posture for opening the big prize opening”. However, the grand prize device constituting the “wing type seven machine” may be a “tulip type grand prize device” instead of such an “attacker type big prize device”. ). The state of the open / close door is set to a standing posture (closed state) when the allowance condition for opening the big prize opening is not established, and is set to a forward leaning position (open state) when the opening allowance condition for the big prize opening is established. In the “winged goods type seven machine”, the “normal game state” refers to a “game state in which the open condition of the special prize opening is continuously not satisfied and the closed state of the special prize opening is continued”. Also, in the Seven machines, the “big hit gaming state” means that the allowance opening condition is established intermittently for a predetermined number of times, and the “opening state of the big winning opening is realized intermittently” Point to. In the following description, the operation of changing the posture of the opening and closing member from the standing posture to the forward leaning posture and returning it to the standing posture again, that is, the operation of opening and closing the big prize opening is referred to as “unit operation”. is there. Further, in this “wing type seven machine”, the ball entry device according to the invention of each claim may also serve as a prize winning device.

  When the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or the related invention is applied to the above-mentioned "pure feathers", for example, the following configuration is provided. In other words, the “pure wings” include (a) a ball-throwing device according to the invention of claim 6, claim 7 or related invention, and (b) a ball-throwing device different from this ball-throwing device ( That is, a gaming machine provided with the above-mentioned “opening / closing operation starting and entering device”) can be exemplified. In this “pure wings”, when the opening / closing member (opening / closing blade) is not opening / closing (that is, when the entrance is closed), the “opening / closing operation starting entrance device” is a game ball. When the ball enters, the opening / closing member performs a normal opening / closing operation (used to mean an opening / closing operation performed in a short time such as 0.3 seconds). During the normal opening / closing operation, the game ball After passing through the “specific area”, the special game transition means shifts the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state. That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is shifted from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state while the special game execution permission condition is established.

  In this special game (state), the opening and closing member is opened and closed at a regular interval (meaning an opening operation during a special game, for example, the opening and closing member moves to the open state for a long time such as 0.8 seconds, and then The opening / closing member maintains the closed state for 0.8 seconds as one special opening / closing operation), and the opening / closing member executes the special opening / closing operation until the set number of repetitions (for example, 18 times). If there is a set number of balls (for example, 10 balls) or more (entering a ball entering device), or a game ball passes a specific area, the round prize ball game for one round is completed. . If at least one game ball passes through the specific area during the round prize ball game, the special game continuation condition is satisfied, and the same round prize ball game is executed again. The round prize ball game is repeatedly executed until the special game end condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for permitting execution of the special game is that the number of round award winning ball games (number of rounds) reaches the upper limit (for example, 15 rounds), or the continuation condition is satisfied during the execution of the ended round award ball game. Failure to do so will result in failure.

  When the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or related invention is applied to the above-mentioned “feathered right article”, for example, the following configuration is provided. That is, the “feather-type right property” includes a ball entry device according to the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7, or a related invention, and a ball entry device different from the ball entry device (hereinafter “right”). A game using the ball winning device according to the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or the related invention as a winning device for acquiring a right. In this “feather-type right item”, when a specific condition is satisfied, the state of the opening / closing member of the winning device for acquiring the right (the winning device according to the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or the related invention) is The closed state in which the entrance is closed is changed to the open state in which the entrance is opened. Then, while the opening / closing member state is in the open state, a “game value right” is acquired by passing a predetermined number (for example, one ball) of game balls through a specific area in the winning device for right acquisition. . Due to this right, a special gaming state in which the “big prize device for right goods” is repeatedly opened and closed occurs.

  When the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or the related invention is applied to the above-described “feather-type arrangement ball (combined game machine)”, for example, the following configuration is provided. In other words, as the “wings type arrangement ball”, when applied to an “arrangement ball machine (that is,)”, for example, the following configuration is provided. That is, the game board includes (a) a ball entry device according to the invention of claim 6, claim 7 or related invention, and (b) a ball entry area comprising a plurality of ball entry areas into which game balls can enter. A group, (c) winning information display means for displaying winning information corresponding to the entry of game balls into individual winning areas, and (d) variable display and stop display of a predetermined identification symbol can be executed. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device can be exemplified. In this gaming machine, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 16) of game balls is fired to perform one unit game, and a winning mode is determined from a combination of winning information displayed on the winning information display means in this one unit game. And a prize game value determined according to the prize mode is given.

  In other words, in this “wings type arrangement ball”, when the game balls that have been launched enter the individual entry areas constituting the entry area group, the winning symbols corresponding to the individual entry areas are displayed as the winning information. The display means is configured to light up and display. When a prescribed number of game balls are fired, a “combination of winning symbols” is displayed according to the combination of the entered ball areas. If the “combined displayed winning symbol combination” is a predetermined symbol combination, a score is awarded, and a winning ball corresponding to the score is paid out to the player.

  In such an arrangement ball machine (feather-type arrangement ball), a variable display device that variably stops and displays a plurality of identification symbols is provided, and the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed on the variable display device are specified in advance. Some of them are configured so that a score can be easily obtained in the case of The ball entry device according to the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or related invention is applied to such an arrangement ball machine as follows.

  That is, when the identification symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display device is a specific symbol, the state of the opening / closing member constituting the ball entry device according to the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7 or the related invention When the game ball enters the entrance device, or when the unit game is completed a predetermined number of times without entering the entrance, it opens and closes. The state of the member is returned to the closed state. Then, when the game ball that has entered the ball entry device according to the invention of claim 6, claim 7 or related invention passes through the specific area portion (the invention of claim 6, the invention of claim 7, or When the detecting means according to the related invention detects the passage of the game ball), the special game transition means sets the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state (controls it to the special gaming state). That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is shifted from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state while the special game execution permission condition is established.

  In an arrangement ball machine (a feather type arrangement ball), each entry area constituting the entry area group is divided into a “normal entry area” and a “difficult entry ball” according to the difficulty of entering a game ball. “Region”. In other words, a large number of obstacle nails are arranged above the entrance area group, which makes it relatively easy for a game ball to enter directly, and a game ball directly It is distinguished from “difficult entry area” where entry is relatively difficult. Then, when the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes a special gaming state, for example, when the accessory operating port is opened under a predetermined condition and the gaming ball is inserted into the opened accessory operating port, the “difficult to enter ball region” A plurality of winning symbols including a winning symbol corresponding to is continuously lit and displayed so that a score can be easily established.

  As described above, according to the invention of each claim, there is obtained a gaming machine that is interesting in the behavior of the game ball in the ball entry device and that can give a sufficient sense of expectation to the player. .

  Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each of the following embodiments, specific examples in which the invention according to each claim is applied to a “wing type seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. Among these, as shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 2 is fixed to the installation site S1 provided in the island facility S of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body H.

  The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21. . Among these, the outer frame main body 21 includes a pair of horizontal plates 21a on the top and bottom and a pair of standing plates 21b on the left and right (see FIG. 1). The horizontal plates 21a are vertically arranged with a predetermined interval in the vertical direction and are elongated in the left-right direction. Moreover, the coexistence installation board 21b is standingly arranged by predetermined spacing on either side, and is long in the up-down direction.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably attached to the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 (see FIG. 1) on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, the middle frame 3, the front frame (glass door frame) 4, the upper plate member 5, The lower plate member 6, the game board 10 (see FIG. 4), the back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 22) and the like are the main parts.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the middle frame 3. The locking device 7 is used to lock the middle frame 3 to the outer frame 2 and to lock the front frame 4 and the upper plate member 5 to the middle frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is constituted by a frame-like body as shown in FIG. The middle frame 3 includes a frame main body portion 3b including a window portion 3A in an upper half portion, and a protruding portion 3c protruding in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the back surface portion of the frame main body portion 3b. And the middle frame 3 comprises the holding | maintenance part for hold | maintaining the game board 10 using this protrusion part 3c. The protrusion 3c protrudes from a portion of the back surface of the frame main body 3b that is inside the peripheral edge of the frame main body 3b and outside the window 3A. And the site | part (henceforth "window part periphery part which is located in the wall part 3A inside the protrusion part 3c, and the window part 3A among the back surface parts of the frame main-body part 3b, and is located inside the wall part 3d. And 3e are substantially orthogonal to each other.

  In addition, holding tools 3f are mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c, on the left and upper sides of the window portion 3A and on the right and left sides of the window portion 3A. The holding tool 3f is mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c in a rotatable state. When the holding tool 3f rotates about its rotating axis, the holding end 3i is disposed behind the window peripheral portion 3e. A state (see FIG. 3) and a released state in which the protruding end 3i side is retracted from the rear of the window peripheral portion 3e can be realized. Then, with the holding tool 3f in the released state, the game board 10 is fitted to the protrusion 3c with the front face facing forward, and the peripheral side of the front face of the game board 10 is brought into contact with the window periphery 3e. Let Thereafter, the holding tool 3f is set in the holding state, and the holding tool 3f in the holding state is brought into contact with the rear surface portion of the game board 10 so that the game board 10 is held by the middle frame 3.

  Thus, when the middle frame 3 holds the game board 10, the “game area 11 configured on the front surface portion 10 a of the game board 10” can be viewed from the front of the middle frame 3 through the window 3 </ b> A. . Further, a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 22) is attached to the back surface portion of the game board 10 so as to cover the back surface portion. Although illustration is omitted, positioning with respect to the middle frame 3 of the game board 10 is performed by using a protrusion provided on one of the game board 10 and the middle frame 3 with a fitting portion (hole or recess) provided on the other. ). Details of the back mechanism panel 102 will be described later.

  The front frame 4 constitutes a specific example of a glass door frame, and is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and supported by the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable as shown in FIG. The front frame 4 includes a door frame main body 41, a glass plate 43, and a holding member (not shown) for holding (attaching) the glass plate 43 to the door frame main body 41. The holding member can also be provided integrally with the door frame main body 41.

  The door frame main body 41 is mainly composed of a lens-shaped plastic and has a circular opening 41a. The opening 41 a is provided in a state of penetrating the front surface portion and the rear surface portion of the door frame main body 41. When the front frame 4 is in a closed state, the board surface (game area 11) of the game board 10 disposed on the back side (back) of the front frame 4 can be viewed from the front (player side). Is to do. That is, the opening 41a is formed in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the shape of the game area 11 (see FIG. 4) formed in the game board 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the front frame 4, various LED boards 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, and 4h are built in the peripheral portion of the opening 41a. Each of the LED boards 4b to 4h includes a printed wiring board and a plurality of LED lamps mounted on the printed wiring board. The LED lamps constituting these LED boards 4b to 4h are in accordance with the purpose (the purpose of enhancing the gaming effect, the purpose of informing the prize ball, the purpose of informing that an error has occurred in the gaming machine 1), Turns on and off, or flashes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, speakers SP <b> 1 and SP <b> 2 (see FIG. 20) are built in the left and right sides of the upper end portion of the front frame 4, respectively. In the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 (see FIG. 20) are also incorporated in the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. For this reason, in this gaming machine 1, the speakers SP1 to SP4 are arranged at the four corners of the front portion to constitute a “4-way speaker system”. In this gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using these speakers SP1 to SP4.

  Of the front portion of the gaming machine main body H, a portion below the front frame 3 includes an upper plate member 5 and a lower plate member 6. That is, the upper plate member 5 is disposed below the front frame 3, and the lower plate member 6 is disposed below the upper plate member 5. Further, the upper plate member 5 includes a discharge port 5 b for discharging game balls inside the gaming machine 1 to the upper plate member 5.

  A ball rental display board 410 (see FIG. 19) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 20) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and a “ball rental operation unit 5c” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. ”And an operation switch SW. The outer portion of the upper plate member 5 is also mainly made of lens-shaped plastic, and the LED substrate 4i is also built in the upper plate member 5 (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a discharge port 6 a for discharging a game ball from the inside of the gaming machine 1 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate member 6. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate member 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate member 6. Further, a ball hole (not shown) is provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate member 6. The ball hole is normally closed, but is opened when the game ball stored in the lower plate member 6 is discharged from the gaming machine 1.

  The firing handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit (not shown). A touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching the handle is attached to the launch handle 9, and in the vicinity thereof, a launch stop switch 9b for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is provided. It is installed. The locking device 7 described above has a substantially rectangular shape with a keyhole when viewed from the front, and is used for locking when the front frame 4 is closed. Further, a prepaid card unit is provided on the left end side of the gaming machine 1 (not shown).

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 10 is held by the middle frame 3 (see FIG. 1), and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 22) described later. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both formed using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board 10. In the front portion of the game board 10, a portion constituted by a substantially circular peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 constitutes a game area 11. In addition, in the present Example, although the aspect which comprises the outer edge part of the game area | region 11 using two rails (the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13) was illustrated, for example, one rail (C-shaped) The outer edge portion of the game area 11 can also be configured using a single rail).

  In this game board 10, the central device 20, two normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16 A and 16 B, and three start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 are located in the game area 11. The lower device 30, four general winning devices 40, 41, 43, and 44, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a windmill 46, and the like are disposed. The central device 20 constitutes a specific example of the ball entry device according to the first aspect of the present invention. The central device 20 is integrated with a reserved symbol display device 50, a first display device 60, and a second display device 70.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and the like, the central device 20 includes a base member (decorative plate) 21, a storage box (see FIGS. 8 and 9) 22, a passage selection device 23, and a first passage. A path forming member 24A, a second passage path forming member 24B, a first guiding device 25, a second guiding device 26, and a pair of left and right opening and closing members 27A and 27B are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the base member 21 is configured by a frame-like body that is attached to the approximate center of the front surface portion of the game board 10. That is, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a large mounting hole 10 d is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 10. The base member 21 is attached to a portion located on the periphery of the mounting hole 10d on the front surface portion of the game board 10. Further, the storage box 22 is in a state of projecting to the rear of the base member 21 with the opening 22a facing forward (in the direction of the player) and the front end portion being inserted through the mounting hole 10d. And the inner edge part of the base member 21 comprises the window part 21a for making the inside of the storage box 22 visible.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a peripheral wall member 21 b is mounted on the front surface portion of the base member 21 so as to protrude forward. The peripheral wall member 21b has a substantially frame shape that substantially surrounds the window portion 21a, and includes a main body wall portion 21c, a left side flange portion 21d, a right side flange portion 21e, and a top wall portion 21f.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main body wall 21c surrounds the left and right left and right edges of the window 21a while drawing a substantially U-shaped (front view) path. Further, the left ridge 21d is disposed in the left region at the upper edge of the window 21a while being inclined downward in the left direction, and the right ridge 21e is inclined downward in the right direction, It arrange | positions in the area | region of the right side in the upper edge part of the window part 21a. However, the right end portion of the left heel portion 21d and the left end portion of the right heel portion 21e are a space portion (hereinafter referred to as a “first space portion”) having a predetermined width (about 3 to 5 times the diameter of the game ball). .) Opposing across 21g.

  A space portion (hereinafter referred to as a “second space portion”) 21h into which a game ball can enter is provided between the left end portion of the left heel portion 21d and the left end portion of the main body wall portion 21c. A space portion (hereinafter referred to as “third space portion”) 21 i into which a game ball can enter is also provided between the right end portion of the portion 21 e and the right end portion of the main body wall portion 21 c. In the storage box 22, (a) a game ball taken from the left side of the central device 20 is guided in the central device 20, and is placed in the game area 11 at a position located above the start winning device 17 described later. The “first warp passage 28a” to be returned, and (b) the game ball taken from the right side of the central device 20 is guided in the central device 20, and the game area is located above the start winning device 17 described later. 11 and a “second warp passage 28 b” to be returned to the vehicle 11. The second space 21h is connected to the inlet of the first warp passage 28a, and the third space 21i is connected to the inlet of the second warp passage 28b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the top wall portion 21f is disposed above the first space portion 21g while drawing a substantially inverted U-shaped (front view) path. A space portion (hereinafter referred to as “a width of about 2 to 4 times the diameter of the game ball”) between the lower end portion on the left side of the top wall portion 21f and the right end portion of the left flange portion 21d. 21k) is provided, and a predetermined width (approximately 2 of the diameter of the game ball) is also provided between the lower end portion on the right side of the top wall portion 21f and the left end portion of the right flange portion 21e. A space portion (hereinafter referred to as a “fifth space portion”) 21 m is provided. The fourth space portion 21k and the fifth space portion 21m constitute specific examples of the entrances 29A and 29B, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the left opening / closing member 27A is constituted by a substantially blade-shaped member, and the lower end portion thereof is pivotally supported by the base member 21 in the fourth space portion 21k, and this fourth space. The entrance 29A constituted by the portion 21k is opened and closed. In other words, the opening / closing member 27A can be rotated about the rotation axis on the lower end side, and “in a standing position to close the entrance 29A while being in an upright state” and “inclined to the left upward slope”. Thus, the posture can be changed between “opening posture in which the entrance 29A is opened”. When the opening / closing member 27A is in the closed position, the entrance 29A is closed, and a game ball flowing down the game area 11 cannot enter the central device 20 through the entrance 29A. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 27A is in the open posture, the entrance 29A is opened, and it is possible to enter the central device 20 through the entrance 29A, and the right side surface of the opening / closing member 27A is the entrance 29A. In order to guide the game ball to the entrance 29A, a guide surface is formed.

  The right opening / closing member 27B is configured by a substantially blade-shaped member that is mirror-symmetrical with the left opening / closing member 27A, and a lower end portion thereof is pivotally supported by the base member 21 in the fifth space portion 21m. The entrance 29B configured by the space portion 21m is opened and closed. In other words, the opening and closing member 27B can be rotated about the rotation axis on the lower end side, and “in a standing posture while closing the entrance 29B while standing up” and “inclined in a right upward inclination”. Thus, the posture can be changed between the “opening posture of opening the entrance 29B”. When the opening / closing member 27B is in the closed position, the entrance 29B is closed, and the game balls flowing down the game area 11 cannot enter the central device 20 through the entrance 29B. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 27B is in the open posture, the entrance 29B is opened, and it is possible to enter the central device 20 through the entrance 29B, and the left side surface of the opening / closing member 27B is the entrance 29A. In order to guide the game ball to the entrance 29B, a guide surface is formed.

  Both the open / close members 27A and 27B are connected to an open / close solenoid 27c (see FIG. 19) via a predetermined link mechanism (not shown). Then, by driving this open / close solenoid 27c, both open / close members 27A and 27B perform an open / close operation. For example, when the open / close solenoid 27c is energized, both the open / close members 27A and 27B are in the open posture, and when the energization to the open / close solenoid 27c is stopped, the both open / close members 27A and 27B are in the closed posture. The main control unit 200A described later constitutes an “opening / closing operation control means for controlling the operation of the opening / closing solenoid 27c”. The opening / closing member 27A, 27B, the opening / closing solenoid 27c, and a link mechanism (not shown) interposed therebetween constitute a entrance opening / closing device for opening / closing the entrances 29A, 29B. .

  The passage selection device 23 is a device for distributing the passage of game balls that have entered the central device 20 through the entrance 29B. In other words, the passage selection device 23 guides to either the first passage formation member 24A or the second passage formation member 24B. The structure and guidance mode of the passage selection device 23 can be selected in various ways. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a guide plate 23a, a cam 23b, a transmission member (stamper) 23c, and an induction motor. 23d (see FIG. 19). The main control unit 200A described later constitutes “guidance operation control means for controlling the operation of the induction motor 23d”.

  The guide plate 23a is supported by the front surface of the base member 21 so as to be rotatable in the first space 21g, and is visible to the player. In other words, the guide plate 23a is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the rotation axis 23e at the intermediate portion along the left-right direction. However, in this guide plate 23a, the weight 231a is attached to the left end side so that the center of gravity of the guide plate 23a is located on the left side of the rotation axis 23e. For this reason, it is easy for the guide plate 23a to behave in such a manner as to be inclined in the left direction. Further, the upper surface portion 23f of the guide plate 23a receives a game ball that enters the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B and falls from above and rolls it to the left end portion or the right end portion. Is configured.

  The transmission member (stamper) 23c is configured by using a shaft body in which a shaft center is directed up and down and a protruding portion 23g is projected at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction, and is supported so as to be movable up and down using bearing portions 23h and 23i. . However, a restricting portion (restricting surface) 23j is disposed below the transmitting member 23c, and the lowering range of the transmitting member 23c is a range until the lower end portion 23u of the transmitting member 23c contacts the restricting portion (restricting surface) 23j. Is done.

  The cam 23b is mounted on the shaft portion 23k of the induction motor 23d so as to be integrally rotatable, and a projection (tuppet) 23m projects from one place on the outer peripheral portion. During one rotation of the cam 23b, the projection 23m is engaged with the projection 23g from below, and the projection (tuppet) 23m jumps up the projection 23g and thus the entire transmission member 23c. Can be raised.

  However, the length of the transmission member 23c (length along the vertical direction) is determined as follows. That is, (A) When the protrusion 23m is not engaged with the protrusion 23g, the upper end 23w is inclined to the left while the lower end 23u is in contact with the restriction (regulation surface) 23j. (Hereinafter, referred to as “normally guiding posture”) can support the guide plate 23a, and (B) when the protrusion 23m engages the protrusion 23g and is flipped up, the upper end 23w The guide plate 23a is pushed up so that the guide plate 23a is inclined in the right direction (hereinafter referred to as “special guide posture”), and has a possible length.

  When the orientation of the guide plate 23a is the “normal guide posture”, the “game ball Y1 entering the central device 20 and falling onto the upper surface portion 23f of the guide plate 23a” through the entrances 29A and 29B is It is guided to the first passage forming member 24A and then received by the first guiding device 25 {see FIG. 10 (a)}. On the other hand, when the posture of the guide plate 23a is the “special guide posture”, the “game ball Y2 falling on the upper surface portion 23f of the guide plate 23a” is guided to the second passage forming member 24B, and thereafter , Accepted by the second guidance device 26 {see FIG. 10 (b)}. And, as will be described later, “when the game ball is guided to the second passage formation member 24B” compared to “when the game ball is guided to the first passage formation member 24A”. The possibility of obtaining “a game result advantageous to the player” is high.

  In the present embodiment, “the probability that a game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B is guided to the second passage formation member 24B (hereinafter referred to as“ second guidance probability ”). “)” Is a “probability that a game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B is guided to the first passage forming member 24A (hereinafter referred to as“ first guidance probability ”). It is set to be lower than. In this embodiment, the shaft portion 23k and the cam 23b of the induction motor 23d are always rotating at a constant speed (regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine). However, every time the cam 23b makes one revolution, the time for which the posture of the guide plate 23a is set to the “special guide posture” (the time during which the protrusion 23g jumps up the protrusion 23m), the posture of the guide plate 23a is “normally guided”. This is because the time becomes shorter than the time of “posture”.

  However, the method for making the “second guidance probability” higher than the “first guidance probability” is not limited to this. For example, when the opening / closing members 27A and 27B are in the closed position, the posture of the guide plate 23a is maintained in the “normal guide posture”, and the postures of the opening and closing members 27A and 27B become the open posture and at the same time the posture of the guide plate 23a. Is set as a “special guidance posture”, and this “special guidance posture” is completed in a short time (for example, a time that is half or less of the opening time of the opening and closing members 27A and 27B, particularly 0.5 to 1.5 seconds) ( The main control unit 200A, which will be described later, controls the driving of the aforementioned entrance opening / closing device and the passage selection device 23 (hereinafter referred to as “second method”). .).

  In the second method, for example, the protrusions (tuppets) 23m are projected at a plurality of locations (for example, 3 to 6 locations at equal intervals in the circumferential direction) on the outer periphery of the cam 23b, and the opening and closing members 27A and 27B are At the same time that the posture becomes the open posture, the induction motor (particularly the stepping motor) 23d may be operated to push up the projection 23g with any projection 23p. Further, in the second method, each time the entrance opening / closing device performs an opening operation (operation for opening the entrances 29A and 29B), the passage selection device 23 changes the posture of the guide plate 23a to “ It is not necessarily required to operate so as to be “special guidance posture”. For example, every time the main control unit 200A determines that the entrance opening / closing device performs an opening operation (an operation for opening the entrances 29A and 29B), the main control unit 200A displays “the guide plate 23a It may be determined whether or not the movement is performed so that the posture is the special guidance posture. Although not shown in the figure, a winning detection switch 20s (see FIG. 19) is provided in “the portion located between the passage selection device 23 and the entrances 29A and 29B” in the central device 20. It is arranged. Therefore, “the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B” is detected by the winning detection switch 20s before reaching the passage selection device 23.

  The first passage formation member 24A is a member for constituting the “passage passage” according to the first aspect of the present invention, and is disposed in the storage box 22 as shown in FIG. The first passage formation member 24 </ b> A is for passing “the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29 </ b> A and 29 </ b> B” toward the first guide device 25. The first passage forming member 24A has a substantially square frame shape and is configured by using a cylindrical body (樋) having bent portions at two locations in the middle.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first passage forming member 24A includes a first cylindrical portion 241A, a second cylindrical portion 243A, and a third cylindrical portion 245A. It has. Further, the first cylindrical portion 241A is disposed substantially horizontally on the right and left sides with the right end portion being located immediately below the intermediate portion of the guide plate 23a (position where the rotation axis 23e passes). Further, the second cylindrical portion 243A is arranged in a state of projecting downward from the left end portion while communicating with the left end portion of the first cylindrical portion 241A. Furthermore, the third cylindrical portion 245A is arranged in a state of projecting toward the rear of the lower end portion while communicating with the lower end portion of the second cylindrical portion 243A.

  The upper surface portion on the right end side of the first cylindrical portion 241A is cut away to form an inlet portion 246A (see FIG. 8). Then, the left end side of the guide plate 23a in the normal guide posture can enter the entrance 246A. The game ball rolling on the upper surface portion 23f of the guide plate 23a can enter the first passage forming member 24A through the inlet portion 246A. Further, the lower surface portion on the rear end side of the third cylindrical portion 245A is cut away to form an outlet portion 247A (see FIG. 9). Furthermore, the floor surface of the first passage forming member 24A is an inclined surface that descends from the inlet portion 246A toward the outlet portion 247A. For this reason, the first passage formation member 24A can pass the game ball received at the inlet 246A toward the outlet 247A.

  The second passage forming member 24B is a member for constituting the “special passage” of the seventh aspect of the invention, and is disposed in the storage box 22 as shown in FIG. The second passage formation member 24B is for passing “the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B” toward the second guide device 26. The second passage forming member 24B is also configured by using a cylindrical body (樋) having a substantially rectangular frame shape and having bent portions at two intermediate portions.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the second passage forming member 24B includes a first cylindrical portion 241B, a second cylindrical portion 243B, and a third cylindrical portion 245B. It has. Further, the second cylindrical portion 241B is disposed substantially horizontally on the left and right sides with the left end portion positioned directly below the intermediate portion of the guide plate 23a (the position where the rotation axis 23e passes). Further, the second cylindrical portion 243B is arranged in a state of projecting downward from the left end portion while communicating with the right end portion of the first cylindrical portion 241B. Further, the third cylindrical portion 245B is arranged in a state of projecting toward the rear rear of the lower end portion while communicating with the lower end portion of the second cylindrical portion 243B.

  The upper surface portion on the left end side of the second cylindrical portion 241B is cut away to form an inlet portion 246B (see FIG. 8). Then, the left end side of the guide plate 23a in the special guide posture can enter the entrance 246B. The game ball rolling on the upper surface portion 23f of the guide plate 23a can enter the second passage forming member 24B through the inlet portion 246B. Further, the lower surface portion on the rear end side of the third cylindrical portion 245B is cut away to constitute an outlet portion (not shown). Furthermore, the floor surface of the second passage forming member 24B is also an inclined surface that descends from the inlet portion 246B toward the outlet portion. For this reason, the second passage forming member 24B can pass the game ball received at the inlet 246B toward the outlet.

  The first guidance device 25 constitutes a specific example of the “guidance device” according to the first aspect of the present invention, and is arranged in the left side of the central portion in the storage box 22. The first guide device 25 receives the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member 24A and guides it to one of the normal region TR (see FIG. 15) and the second guide device 26. belongs to. The normal region TR constitutes a specific example of the “first region portion” of the invention of claim 1, and the second guiding device 26 corresponds to the “second region portion” of the invention of claim 1. It arrange | positions at the site | part which comprises a specific example.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first guide device 25 includes a base portion 25a, a transfer roller device 25b, and a flange member 25c.

  The base portion 25a constitutes a specific example of a “ball receiving rolling member”, and includes a rolling portion 25d substantially at the center of the upper surface portion, and a sphere introduction groove 25e at the left side of the upper surface portion. Is provided (see FIG. 7). Further, the rolling portion 25d is configured by using a “substantially mortar-shaped” concave portion 25f that opens at the upper surface portion of the base portion 25a. That is, the rolling portion 25d is configured using the bottom surface portion 251f of the recess 25f.

  The rolling portion 25d has a substantially circular outer edge shape, and the center position is the deepest portion 25g, and the inclined surface is inclined downward toward the deepest portion 25g. And in the deepest part 25g of the rolling part 25d, the guide hole 25h for guide | inducing the game ball which can receive the rolling part 25d to normal area | region part TR (refer FIG. 15) is opened. The radius of the rolling portion 25d is substantially equal to three times the diameter of the game ball (11 mm). Further, the diameter of the guide hole 25h is set to a size that allows the game ball to pass (diameter exceeding 11 mm).

  The ball introduction groove 25e is for receiving the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member 24A (passage passage) and introducing it into the rolling portion 25d. The ball introduction groove 25e positions the inlet portion 25i directly below the outlet portion 247A of the first passage forming member 24A and connects the outlet portion 25j to the rolling portion 25d. The floor surface portion of the ball introduction groove 25e is inclined downward from the inlet portion 25i toward the outlet portion 25j. The ball introduction groove 25e advances substantially straight from the rear to the front on the inlet portion 25i side, bends in an arc shape in the intermediate portion, and is substantially orthogonal to the diameter direction of the rolling portion 25d in the outlet portion 25j.

  For this reason, when the game ball that has passed through the ball introduction groove 25e is thrown into the rolling part 25d, it has “a velocity component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the diameter direction of the rolling part 25d”. Therefore, the game ball thrown into the rolling part 25d from the ball introduction groove 25e can go around the rolling part 25d. However, the rolling portion 25d is a downward inclined surface toward the guide hole 25h. For this reason, a game ball will fall toward the induction hole 25h, if a momentum (speed) falls, circling the rolling part 25d. The outlet portion 25j of the ball introduction groove 25e constitutes a specific example of “throwing means”.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the transfer roller device 25b includes a transfer roller 25m, support portions 25n and 25p for supporting the roller 25m in a rotatable state, and a transfer motor 25r for rotating the transfer roller 25m. It is equipped with. Further, the transfer roller 25m constitutes a specific example of the “rotary transfer member” of the invention of claim 5 and includes a roller body 25s, a roller shaft 25t, and a suction piece 25u.

  The roller body 25s is made of resin and has a substantially cylindrical outer shape. The roller shaft 25t is disposed at the axial center position of the roller main body 25s, and can rotate integrally with the roller main body 25s. Further, the left end portion side of the roller shaft 25t protrudes from the left end surface of the roller body 25s, and the right end portion side of the roller shaft 25t protrudes from the right end surface of the roller body 25s. The axis of the roller shaft 25t coincides with the rotational axis of the transfer roller 25m.

  The attracting piece 25u is configured using a small piece composed of a permanent magnet, and is attached to the roller body 25s to form an “adsorbing part” on the outer peripheral portion of a predetermined portion of the roller body 25s. The adsorbing pieces 25u are formed at a plurality of intervals along the direction around the outer periphery of the roller body 25s at three locations along the rotation axis of the roller body 25s (the axis of the roller shaft 25t). It is installed in the state.

  That is, in the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s, the three suction pieces 25u are disposed on the outermost portion of the roller main body 25s at a portion located on the right end side (hereinafter referred to as “first formation position DR”). It is mounted at equal intervals along the direction of rotation. In addition, in the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s, the four suction pieces 25u are disposed on the left end side portion (hereinafter referred to as “second forming position DL”) and the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s. It is mounted at equal intervals along the direction of rotation. Further, in the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s, two portions (hereinafter referred to as “third formation position DC”) located at a substantially central portion (substantially central portion along the rotation axis direction) are provided. The adsorbing pieces 25u are mounted at regular intervals along the direction of the outer periphery of the roller body 25s.

  However, the formation location of each suction piece 25u in each formation position DR, DC, DL is determined as follows. That is, in the outer peripheral part of the roller main body 25s, it is determined that the plurality of suction pieces 25u do not exist on the same straight line along the axial direction of the roller main body 25s. In other words, when the formation positions of the suction pieces 25u at the respective formation positions DR, DC, and DL are compared, a state in which a positional deviation has occurred along the direction of the circumference of the roller body 25s (the axial direction of the roller body 25s) The reference phase is different).

  The attachment method of the suction piece 25u to the roller main body 25s is not particularly limited. For example, a mode in which the suction piece 25u is mounted in a mounting hole opened in the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s or a mounting groove opened in the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s can be exemplified. . In this case, the attached suction piece 25u may be flush with the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s, may protrude from the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s, or is recessed from the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s. It may be located at a location. Furthermore, the method for providing the suction portion on the transfer roller 25m is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment, and for example, the suction piece 25u can be embedded in the roller body 25s.

  The support portions 25n and 25p are bearing portions that support the transfer roller 25m (roller shaft 25t) in a rotatable state. Among these, the left support portion 25n is disposed so as to be buried below the ball introduction groove 25e, and the right support portion 25p is erected on a portion located on the right end side in the upper surface portion of the base portion 25a. Is arranged. The left support 25n supports the left end of the roller shaft 25t in a rotatable state, and the right support 25p supports the right end of the roller shaft 25t in a rotatable state.

  The transfer roller 25m is arranged in the following state above the rolling portion 25d while being supported by the support portions 25n and 25p. That is, with the rotational axis (roller shaft 25t) of the transfer roller 25m directed in the left-right direction, a gap through which a game ball can pass is provided between the outer peripheral portion of the transfer roller 25m and the rolling portion 25d. It arrange | positions above the rolling part 25d. More specifically, the rotation axis of the transfer roller 25m (the roller shaft 25t is “a virtual string set with reference to the outer edge portion of the rolling portion 25d, and slightly behind the guide hole 25h (game ball Passing in the vertical direction of the "passing left and right by a distance of 0.2 to 0.5 times the diameter of".

  Further, since the “first forming position DR”, the “second forming position DL”, and the “third forming position DC” are arranged vertically above the rolling portion 25d, they are mounted on the transfer roller 25m. All the adsorbed pieces 25u are positioned vertically above the rolling portion 25d. However, the “first forming position DR” is arranged vertically above the “position near the outer edge of the rolling portion 25d on the right end side of the rolling portion 25d”, and the “second forming position DL” is “On the left end side of the rolling part 25d, it is arranged vertically above the position close to the outer edge of the rolling part 25d”. In addition, the “third formation position DC” is disposed vertically above a portion slightly passing behind the guide hole 25h (backward by a distance of 0.2 to 0.5 times the diameter of the game ball). ing.

  Further, the distance between the outer peripheral portion of the transfer roller 25m and the rolling portion 25d is minimum (for example, 11.5 mm) on the outer edge side of the rolling portion 25d, and the center position of the rolling portion 25d (the position of the guide hole 25h). ) At the maximum (for example, 14 mm). For this reason, the distance between the game piece rolling the rolling part 25d and the attracting piece 25u increases as it is located closer to the center of the rolling part 25d (as it is located closer to the guide hole 25h). The attracting force (magnetic force) received from the attracting piece 25u is reduced. For this reason, the distance between the game piece rolling the rolling part 25d and the attracting piece 25u increases as it is located closer to the center of the rolling part 25d (as it is located closer to the guide hole 25h). The attracting force (magnetic force) received from the attracting piece 25u is reduced.

  The transfer motor 25r is a motor for rotating the transfer roller 25m. As shown in FIG. 11, the gear 252r attached to the rotating shaft 251r of the transfer motor 25r and the gear 251t attached to the roller shaft 25t are meshed with each other. For this reason, the rotational driving force generated by the transfer motor 25r is transmitted to the transfer roller 25m. Here, the main controller 200A described later functions as an operation control unit that controls the operation of the transfer motor 25r. In this embodiment, the main control unit 200A controls the operation of the transfer motor 25r, so that the rotation shaft 251r always rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, the transfer roller 25m always rotates at a constant speed ( When viewed from the right side of the transfer roller 25m, it rotates in the right direction). However, the main control unit 200A controls the operation of the transfer motor 25r so that the rotating shaft 251r rotates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, “only when a small hit occurs” described later). Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that passes through the first passage formation member 24A and the ball introduction groove 25e and is thrown into the rolling portion 25d first circulates at a position close to the outer edge of the rolling portion 25d. (1 round, 2 rounds, 3 rounds or more), or make a half turn at a position close to the outer edge of the rolling part 25d. During this time, the game ball passes below the transfer roller 25m. When this game ball passes (that is, when it reaches below the transfer roller 25m), the adsorbing piece 25u ( When the suction piece 25u provided at the first formation position DR or the second formation position DL arrives, the game ball (Y) is sucked by the suction piece 25u and rotates integrally with the transfer roller 25m { 12 (a) and FIG. 13}.

  In addition, as described above, the game ball that rolls at the rolling portion 25d is not attracted to the suction piece 25u at a position close to the outer edge of the rolling portion 25d, and falls in a direction closer to the guide hole 25h. In some cases, the falling game ball may pass below the transfer roller 25m or may not pass below the transfer roller 25m. In this case, when the game ball reaches below the transfer roller 25m, if the suction piece 25u (adsorption piece 25u provided at the third formation position DC) reaches above or near the vertical, the game. The sphere is adsorbed by the adsorbing piece 25u and rotates integrally with the transfer roller 25m (see FIG. 13).

  However, at the third formation position DC, the distance between the suction piece 25u and the game ball is increased, and the number of the suction pieces 25u arranged is small. For this reason, the third formation position DC is compared with the case where the game ball that rolls at the rolling portion 25d reaches the first formation position DR or vertically below or in the vicinity of the second formation position DL. The possibility of being adsorbed by the adsorbing piece 25u is lower in the case of reaching the vertically lower side or the vicinity thereof. The game ball that has not been attracted to the attracting piece 25u while rolling the rolling portion 25d enters the guide hole 25h and is guided to the normal region TR (see FIG. 15) {12 (b)}. In the present embodiment, the transfer roller 25m crosses over the rolling portion 25d so that the player cannot visually recognize the portion located on the rear side in the rolling portion 25d. Accordingly, when the game ball is circulated on the rolling part 25d, the game ball can be made visible and hidden (visible on the front side of the rolling part 25d and invisible on the front side of the rolling part 25d). ), And the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  The flange member 25c constitutes a specific example of the “ball receiving guide member” according to the first aspect of the invention, and is disposed at a position above the rolling portion 25d and behind the transfer roller 25m. Further, the flange member 25c is arranged in a state of being close to the transfer roller 25m (see FIG. 13). That is, a gap corresponding to “a distance of half or less (not including zero) the diameter of the game ball” is provided between the gutter member 25c and the transfer roller 25m.

  The floor surface 251c of the flange member 25c is an inclined surface that descends in the right direction, and the lower end portion of the flange member 25c, that is, the outlet portion 252c is communicated with a second guide device 26 described later. . Further, the floor surface 251c constitutes a specific example of a “sphere receiving unit”. That is, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, while the rolling part 25d is rolling, the game ball adsorbed by any of the adsorbing pieces 25u rotates integrally with the transfer roller 25m, and rolls. It is transferred above the moving part 25d. Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the game ball comes into contact with the floor surface 251c (ball receiving portion), the game ball follows the floor surface 251c (ball receiving portion). "Rotation" is prohibited and the process proceeds to the floor 251c (ball receiving part). In other words, the floor surface 251c (ball receiving unit) strips the game ball adsorbed by the adsorbing piece 25u from the adsorbing piece 25u. Further, the game ball transferred to the floor surface 251c (ball receiving portion) rolls along the floor surface 251c inclined downward to the right and is guided to a second guide device 26 described later.

  The second guidance device 26 constitutes a specific example of the “special guidance device” according to the invention of claim 6 and is arranged in a portion on the right side of the central portion in the storage box 22 (see FIG. 8). reference). The second guiding device 26 (1) receives the game ball guided from the first guiding device 25 (the saddle member 25c) and guides it to one of the normal region TR and the special region SR, (2) The game ball that has passed through the second passage formation member 24B is received and guided to one of the normal region TR and the special region SR.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the second induction device 26 includes a base body portion 26 a, a rotary derivative 26 b, and an induction motor 26 c (see FIG. 19). Among these, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a is provided with a concave portion 26d that opens upward and has a substantially circular outer edge portion. The concave portion 26d includes a mounting portion 26e that is located on the center side and has a substantially circular planar shape, and a sphere introduction portion 26f that surrounds the mounting portion 26e in a circular shape and has a substantially ring-shaped planar shape. The depth of the mounting portion 26e is deeper than the depth of the ball introducing portion 26f. In addition, the bottom surface portion of the ball introduction portion 26f is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the mounting portion 26e.

  On the bottom surface of the mounting portion 26e, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, a normal guide hole 26g for guiding the game ball to the normal region TR and a game ball to the special region SR are guided. The special guide hole 26h for opening is opened. However, the distance between the opening position of the special guide hole 26h and the center portion 26j of the mounting portion 26e is smaller than the distance between the opening position of the normal guide hole 26g and the center portion 26j of the mounting portion 26e. In other words, the distance of the former is made smaller than the distance of the latter by a length exceeding “the diameter of the game ball (11 mm)”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a, a rolling surface 26k interposed between the outlet portion 252c of the flange member 25c and the ball introduction portion 26f is located at the rear of the recess 26d. Is provided. The rolling surface 26k is inclined downward in the direction of the ball introduction portion 26f, receives the game ball guided from the first guide device 25 through the gutter member 25c, and rolls it toward the ball introduction portion 26f.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a special guide groove 26p is provided in a portion located on the right side of the concave portion 26d in the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a. The special guide groove 26p is for receiving a game ball that has passed through the second passage formation member 24B (special passage) and introducing it into the ball introduction portion 26f. The special guide groove 26p positions the inlet portion 261p directly below the outlet portion of the second passage forming member 24B, and connects the outlet portion 261p to the ball introducing portion 26f. Further, the floor surface portion of the special guide groove 26p is inclined downward from the inlet portion 261p toward the outlet portion 262p. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the special guide groove 26p can enter the ball introducing portion 26f.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rotational derivative 26b is attached to the attachment portion 26e in a rotatable state. Note that a substantially spherical decorative member 26m is mounted on the upper surface portion of the rotary derivative 26b, but the illustration thereof is omitted in FIGS. 7 and 14A.

  The rotary derivative 26b has a configuration in which four guide recesses 261b, 261b, 261b, and 262b are provided for a disk whose upper surface is a curved surface. These guide recesses 261b and 262b are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotary derivative 26b and are sized to receive one game ball. In addition, any of the guiding recesses 261b and 262b is formed in a state of being recessed from the outer peripheral side of the rotary derivative 26b to the central side of the rotary derivative 26b, and is also open at the upper and lower portions of the rotary derivative 26b. is doing. And it is possible to receive the game ball on the ball introduction part 26f.

  However, the three guide recesses 261b are used to guide the game ball to the normal guide hole 26g, and the remaining one guide recess 262b is used to guide the game ball to the special guide hole 26h. It is done. In other words, as shown in FIG. 14C, the game balls received in the guide recesses 261b and 262b are connected to the normal guide holes 26g and the special guide holes 26h from the outlets 265b and 266b of the guide recesses 261b. It is guided to either one. The outlet portions 265b and 266b are open at the bottom surface of the rotary derivative 26b. (A) Three guide recesses (hereinafter referred to as “normal guide recesses”) 261b are provided as the rotary derivative 26b. Is provided at a position that can be vertically aligned with the guide hole 26g (inlet portion), and (b) the remaining one guide recess (hereinafter referred to as "special guide recess") 262b. This is because, by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, it is provided at a position that can be aligned vertically with the special guide hole 26h (inlet portion).

  The induction motor 26c is a motor for rotating the rotary derivative 26b. The rotational driving force generated from the induction motor 26c is transmitted to the rotational derivative 26b via a predetermined transmission member (gear or the like). The main control unit 200A described later functions as an operation control unit that controls the operation of the induction motor 26c. In this embodiment, the main control unit 200A controls the operation of the induction motor 26c, so that the rotation shaft always rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, the rotary derivative 26b always rotates at a constant speed ( When viewed from the upper side, the rotation direction is counterclockwise.

  In the present embodiment, a game ball guided from the first guide device 25 (saddle member 25c) and a game ball that has passed through the second passage forming member 24B are received by the ball introduction portion 26f. After the game ball rolls on the ball introduction portion 26f, the game ball enters one of the normal guide recess 261b and the special guide recess 262b. Then, the game ball that has entered the normal guide recess 261b is guided to the normal guide hole 26g by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, and the game ball that has entered the special guide recess 262b rotates the rotary derivative 26b. Then, it is guided to the special guide hole 26h.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the passing direction of the game ball that has entered the central device 20 is first selected by the passage selecting device 23. Then, when guided to the first passage forming member (passage) 24A (that is, guided to the normal route LN), the ball is introduced into the rolling part 25d via the ball introduction groove 25e, and this rolling part Roll around 25d (L1). When the rolling portion 25d is rolling, if it is not attracted to the suction piece 25u of the transfer roller 25m, the game ball is guided to the normal region TR by the guide hole 25h (L2).

  On the other hand, when the rolling part 25d rolls and is attracted to the suction piece 25u of the transfer roller 25m, the game ball is transferred to the scissor member 25c and then to the second guide device 26 by the scissor member 25c. Induced (L3). Then, it enters one of the normal guiding recess 261b and the special guiding recess 262b through the rolling surface 26k and the ball introducing portion 26f. Further, when entering the normal guiding recess 261b, it is guided to the normal region TR through the normal guiding hole 26g (L4), and when entering the special guiding recess 262b, it is guided to the special region SR through the special guiding hole 26h. (L5). And the game ball induced | guided | derived to the special area | region part SR is detected by the passage detection switch 8t (refer FIG. 19). Here, since three normal guiding recesses 261b and one special guiding recess 262b are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating derivative 26b, the rotating derivative 26b is introduced with a sphere. The probability that the game ball that has reached the part 26f is guided to the special area part SR is "1/4". However, in order for the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member (passage passage) 24A to reach the ball introduction portion 26f, it may be adsorbed by the suction piece 25u while rolling the rolling portion 25d. It is a premise. For this reason, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member (passage passage) 24A is guided to the special region SR is further smaller than “¼”. The passage detection switch 8t constitutes a specific example of the “detection means” according to the sixth aspect of the present invention.

  When the game ball that has entered the central device 20 is guided to the second passage formation member (passage passage) 24B by the passage selection device 23 (that is, guided to the special route LS), the special guide groove After 28p and the ball introduction part 26f, it enters one of the normal guiding recess 261b and the special guiding recess 262b. Thus, the game ball guided to the second passage formation member (passage passage) 24B reaches the ball introduction portion 26f directly (without passing through the second guide device 26), so this game The probability that the sphere is guided to the special area SR is “¼”.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the central device 20, the passage selection device 23 guides the game ball to a normal route (LN) with a low probability of passing through the special area SR, or a special ball Since it is selected whether to guide to a special route (LS) having a high probability of passing through the area SR, the interest of the player is enhanced. Moreover, when the game ball enters the second guidance device 26 after passing through the normal route (LN), the timing at which the game ball enters the second guidance device 26 is random. can do. That is, when entering the second guidance device 26 via the special route (LS), the timing at which the game ball reaches the second guidance device 26 is determined by the timing at which the game ball enters the central device 20. In addition, since the rotational speed of the rotational derivative 26b is constant, whether or not the game ball passes through the special region portion SR is generally determined by the timing at which the game ball enters the central device 20.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal route (LN) and enters the second guide device 26, “how many times the rolling part 25d rolls, it is attracted to the suction piece 25u. For example, “the timing at which the game ball is attracted to the attracting piece 25u” cannot be uniquely determined. For this reason, it cannot be determined whether or not the game ball passes through the special area SR depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the central device 20.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16 </ b> A and 16 </ b> B are disposed in a portion located below the central device 20 in the game area 11. Further, the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switches 16s and 16s (see FIG. 19) are disposed on the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16A and 16B. When the “normal symbol variation start condition (that is, the normal symbol variation start condition)” is satisfied on the premise that the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate passage detection switch 16s, the first display device 60 Then, the normal symbol variation display (specifically, the blinking display of the normal symbol lamp device) is started. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed after the start of normal symbol fluctuation, the normal symbol is confirmed (lit or extinguished). When the normal symbol hit display (lighted display) is performed, the normal electric accessory 17d (described later) is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the start winning device 17 is arranged in the game area 11 immediately below the central portion of the central device 20, and the start winning device 18 is arranged diagonally to the left of the central device 20 in the game region 11. The start winning device 19 is disposed diagonally to the left of the central device 20 in the game area 11. Among these, an ordinary electric accessory 17 d is arranged at the entrance side portion of the start winning device 17. The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip type and is formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right. That is, a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c (see FIG. 19) for operating the pair of blade pieces is provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the game ball is likely to enter the open state, and the pair of wing pieces are erected so that the game ball is less likely to enter. It becomes. The other start winning devices 18 and 19 are normal type winning devices that cannot change the possibility of winning.

  In each of the start winning devices 17, 18 and 19, start winning detection switches 17s, 18s and 19s (see FIG. 19) for detecting the passage of the game ball are arranged. However, the game balls won in all the start winning devices 17, 18, 19 are guided to the same passage (not shown), and a common “start winning detection switch” disposed in the middle of the passage is provided. It may be arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower device 30 is disposed below the start winning device 17. The lower device 30 is composed of a variable winning device (large winning device) 31. The variable winning device 31 includes an attachment plate portion 31k attached to the front surface portion of the game board 10. The mounting plate portion 31k is provided with an opening having a substantially band shape in a substantially central portion in a state of passing through the front and back, and the opening constitutes a big prize opening 31a. In addition, behind the mounting plate portion 31k, there is provided a “large winning opening winning passage (not shown)” for allowing a game ball to be won from the large winning opening 31a to pass therethrough.

  The variable winning device (large winning device) 31 includes an open / close plate 31b for opening / closing the large winning port 31a, and a large winning port solenoid plate 31c for driving the open / close plate 31b (see FIG. 19). And a winning ball detection switch 31s (see FIG. 19) provided in the middle of the path of the big winning opening winning path or in the path terminal section. In this variable winning device (large winning device) 31, when the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning port 31a, so that the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device (large winning device) 31 is achieved. Is impossible. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b is tilted forward with the lower end thereof as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the prize winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guides the game ball which reached | attained the variable winning apparatus (large winning apparatus) 31 to the large winning opening 31a is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reserved symbol display device 50 is integrated with the lower end side of the top wall portion 21 f, and the special symbol reserved display unit 51 disposed on the left side and the normal symbol reserved display unit 52 disposed on the right side. And. Among these, the special symbol hold display unit 51 is configured by using two LEDs 51a and 51b as shown in FIG. 16A, and displays the so-called “number of hold for special symbols” with the upper limit being four. Is. That is, “the number of game balls that have been won in the start winning devices 17, 18, 19 but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of pending balls)” is displayed as an upper limit number of 4 and the undigested game balls are digested. Each time, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserved balls)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” related to the special symbol is won in the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19, but the special symbol display unit 51 described later determines whether or not it is associated with the passage. The game ball in which the display of the result (determination display of the determination result symbol) and the change display preceding this are not made.

  In the present embodiment, “a determination that is executed by the main control unit 200A on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates (normal symbol operating ports) 16A and 16B, that is, the normal electric accessory 17d is used. The determination as to whether or not to be in the open state is referred to as “winning lottery”. In addition, “a determination executed by the main control unit 200A on the condition that the game ball wins the start winning device 17, that is, a determination as to whether or not to allow the variable winning device (large winning device) 31 to be opened ( The determination of whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine should be changed from the normal gaming state in which the variable winning device 31 is kept closed to the special gaming state in which the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed) is referred to as “winning determination”.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the normal symbol hold display unit 52 is configured by using two LEDs 52a and 52b, and displays the so-called “number of hold for normal symbols” with an upper limit of four. . That is, “the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16A, 16B but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of reserved balls)” is displayed as the upper limit number of four and undigested Each time the game balls are digested, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” related to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16A, 16B, but in the normal symbol display section 52 described later, This indicates a game ball that is not displayed as a result of a lottery determination (determined display of a lottery result symbol) associated with passage and a variation display preceding this (in this embodiment, blinking display using an LED).

  The special symbol hold display unit 51 and the normal symbol hold display unit 52 display the number of holds in the same manner. That is, as shown in FIG. 16B, turning off the two LEDs indicates that the “holding number” is “zero”. Further, by turning on one LED and turning off one LED, the “holding number” is “1”. Further, by turning on two LEDs, it is shown that the “holding number” is “2”. Further, by blinking one LED and turning on one LED, the “holding number” is “3”. Furthermore, by blinking two LEDs, it is shown that the “holding number” is “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first display device 60 is integrated with the right side collar 21 e. As shown in FIG. 17A, the first display device 60 includes a game state display unit 62, a special symbol display unit 63, and a normal symbol display unit 65. Among these, the game state display part 62 is comprised using one LED, and is used in order to display the present game state of the gaming machine 1. That is, as shown in FIG. 17B, by turning off one LED, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state”. Further, by “lighting red” the LED, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit for three rounds (described later)”. Furthermore, by “lighting green” the LED, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit for 8 rounds (described later)”, and “lighting blue”. In this case, the message that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit for 16 rounds (described later)” is displayed.

  The normal symbol display unit 65 is configured by using one LED, and, as described above, “display of the result of the lottery lottery associated with the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16A, 16B” is displayed in a variable display (this In the embodiment, the process is executed through a blinking display using an LED. That is, when the execution time of the “variation display preceding the display of the result relating to the result of the lottery” comes, the normal symbol display unit 65 starts blinking display. Then, when the execution time of “display the result regarding the success / failure lottery” arrives (in other words, when the normal symbol variation time ends), the normal symbol display unit 65 is used to confirm the display of the “result regarding the success / failure lottery”. The Specifically, as shown in 18 (c), by turning on the LED, it is confirmed that the “result regarding the determination of success / failure” is a win (the result of the lottery regarding the normal symbol is a win). When the LED is turned off, it is confirmed that the “result regarding the lottery determination” is out of place (the result of the lottery determination regarding the normal symbol is a hit). In addition, when the “result regarding the success / failure lottery” is a hit (the result of the success / failure lottery regarding the normal symbol is a hit), as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 17d (described later) is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) It is driven to open.

  In this embodiment, when the LED is turned on or off, a normal symbol confirmation display is shown, and when the LED is blinking, a normal symbol variation display is shown. That is, a normal symbol is displayed using a lighting display, a light-off display, and a blinking display by the lamp device. However, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display a normal symbol or a special symbol described later using numerals (for example, numerals 1 to 9), alphabetic characters, graphics, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the special symbol display unit 63 is configured by using “four LEDs 63 a to 63 d” arranged in a substantially arc shape. The display of the result of the success / failure determination associated with the winning of the game ball (hereinafter referred to as “start winning”) is executed through the variable display (in the present embodiment, lighting display using a plurality of LEDs). That is, when the execution time of the “variable display preceding the display of the result regarding the determination of success / failure” comes, the special symbol display unit 63 displays “four LEDs 63a to 63d” as shown in FIG. Sequentially turn it on cyclically. When this variable display (hereinafter referred to as “circular display using LEDs 63a to 63d”) is executed and the execution time of “display of the result related to the determination on whether or not the special symbol is reached” is reached, the special symbol display unit 63 displays the special symbol. Confirmation display is executed.

  Here, the display mode of the fixed display of the special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. First, when all the LEDs 63a to 63d are turned off, it is indicated that “the result of the determination is wrong”. In addition, by setting one LED (for example, 63b) to a lighting state and the remaining three LEDs (for example, 63a, 63c, and 63d) to a non-lighting state, “the result of the determination of success / failure is a small hit (described later). .) ”. Further, two LEDs (for example, 63a and 63b) are turned on, and the remaining two LEDs (for example, 63c and 63d) are turned off. It will be described later). Further, by turning on three LEDs (for example, 63a to 63c) and turning off the remaining one LED (for example, 63d), “the result of the determination of success / failure is 8 round big hit (to be described later) .) ”And all the LEDs 63a to 63d are turned on, indicating that“ the result of the determination of success / failure is out of 16 round big hits (described later) ”.

  The second display device 70 is configured using a liquid crystal display device, and is mounted behind the storage box 22 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The display screen 71 is visible from the front through a display window (not shown) provided on the back surface of the storage box 22. The display screen 71 of the second display device 70 is used in a variable state, and various symbols can be displayed using the whole or a part thereof. On this display screen 71, it is possible to display various effect symbols (designed display that is displayed in the special symbol display unit 63, symbols that display effect, reach effect, development effect, character display, etc.). is there.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the two general winning devices 40 and 41 are arranged in the game region 11 at a position located on the left side of the central device 20, and the remaining two general winning devices 43 and 44 are The central device 20 is disposed on the right side of the central device 20. In each of the general winning devices 40, 41, 43, 44, winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s, 44s (see FIG. 19) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the wind turbine 46 is disposed at four locations surrounding the central device 20. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. An out port 18 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again. On the other hand, the foul ball preventing member 15 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 13.

  In the gaming machine 1, the operation switch SW is disposed on the upper plate member 5 as described above. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if this operation switch SW is operated, the game effect cannot be changed. However, in each invention, the operation switch SW is changed to the game effect. It may be used for giving. For example, it may be used to change the display performed on the display screen 71 of the second display device 70.

e. Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 is a structure in which various devices are mounted on a large back mechanism board 102, and the back mechanism board 102 is pivotally supported by a pair of hinges 103 so that it can be opened and closed on the middle frame 3. Has been.

  A main control board case in which a prize ball tank 105 for storing game balls, a prize ball payout device 109 for paying out prize balls, and a main control board 200 constituting the main control unit 200A are stored in the back mechanism board 102. A launcher control board case 130 in which a launch control board 260 for controlling the launcher unit is stored, a payout control board case 118 in which a payout control board 240 for controlling the prize ball payout device 109 is stored, and a main control board The relay terminal board etc. which relay 200 and various switches are mounted.

  The award ball tank 105 is provided with a tank switch at the bottom, and can detect a broken ball. The prize ball tank 105 and the prize ball payout device 109 are connected by a tank rail 106. Further, in FIG. 22, a ball removal lever is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, and a refilling ball breakage detection switch is provided on the downstream side of the tank rail 106. In addition, a game ball distribution unit is provided downstream of the prize ball payout device 109. In FIG. 22, the display of the sorting unit is omitted in order to avoid complicated illustration.

  Various boards such as the main control board case, the relay terminal board, and the payout control board case 118 are detachably mounted on a metal plate (not shown) that is rotatably suspended on the back mechanism board 102.

  On the upper right end of the back mechanism panel 102 are external connection terminals for a gaming machine frame such as a fuse box, power switch, power terminal board 132 and jackpot, launcher control, ball break, door open, prize ball, ball lending, etc. The provided relay terminal board is provided. A ram clear switch 132a for generating a ram clear signal is connected to the power terminal board 132. A power cable for receiving external power supply is also provided on the relay terminal plate. Further, a connection cable extends upward from the payout control board case 118 and is connected to a ball lending device provided with a power cable. Further, a ball passage member for a lower plate member is provided at a substantially lower end portion of the back mechanism panel 102.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). That is, a main control unit 200A that is configured using the main control board 200 and that controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to a big hit, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) It has.

  The sub-control unit is configured using (a) the effect control board 220, and “design display”, “lamp light emission”, “sound effect”, “movement of movable object”, “effect display device 23” An effect control unit 220A for controlling various effects of the game using “effect display” and the like, and (b) an effect display control board 222 and an effect design (pseudo design) in the second display device 70 And an effect display control unit 222A that controls display control of the display and the like), (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240 and controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, (D) A launch control unit 260A configured using the launch control board 260 and controlling the launch of the game ball is provided. The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140 and a first control unit 200A connected to the main control unit 200A via the primary sub-control unit. Secondary sub-control units (222A, 260A) exist.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by the CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing the program, peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and CPU to perform calculations Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that outputs a clock, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates interrupt signals. Yes. The direction of the arrow in FIGS. 19 to 21 represents the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 19, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes a normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, a winning detection switch 20s, a starting winning detection switches 17s, 18s and 19s, and a winning ball detection switches 31s, 40s, 41s and 43s. , 44s, etc., and determining whether or not the basic progress of the game and the winning ball are relevant, the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220) and the payout control part 240A (payout control board) 240), various commands to be described later are output to the launch control unit 260A (launch control board 260) and the like. The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is also connected to a count switch 8s that detects a game ball fired from the launcher unit.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs these signals directly to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special prize opening solenoid 31c, the hold display device 50, and the first display device 60, thereby directly performing these operations. Controlling.

  When the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) receives various commands from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the content of the command is analyzed and a game production according to the result is performed. That is, an effect display control board 222 that drives the second display device (liquid crystal display device) 70 and an amplifier board 224 that drives the speaker SP are connected.

  The production control unit 220A (production control board 220) produces a game effect by outputting a drive signal to the decoration drive board 226 that drives the various LED lamps 4b to 4f and the like. The operation signal from the operation switch SW is input to the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) via the effect button board 228. The detailed input / output relationship of the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) will be described later.

  The payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240) performs various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5e or the return switch 5f provided on the upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 to the ball lending device via the relay terminal board. This ball lending device pays out a ball while exchanging data with the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240).

  When the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs a prize ball payout command, the payout control part 240A (payout control board 240) receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m. Is paid out. The paid-out prize balls are detected by two payout switches (the front payout switch 109a and the rear payout switch 109b) and input to the payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240). Further, the number of prize balls that have been paid out is also detected by the count switch 109c and counted by the main control unit 200A (main control board 200).

  A signal from the tank switch 104 provided in the prize ball tank 105 and a signal from an external tank switch 124 provided in an external tank (not shown) in which the game balls supplied to the prize ball tank 105 are stored are also paid out control unit 240A ( It is input to the payout control board 240). For this reason, the payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240) can notify the abnormality by the error LEDs 4g and 4h described above before it becomes impossible to pay out the winning ball due to the ball running out.

  A signal from the lower tray full tank switch 6s provided in the lower plate portion 6 is also input to the payout control portion 240A (the payout control board 240). For this reason, even when the lower tray portion 6 is full of game balls, the payout control portion 240A (the payout control board 240) pays out the winning ball in response to the signal detected by the lower pan full switch 6s. It is possible to temporarily stop.

  In addition, a signal from the front frame switch 4s that detects that the front frame 4 is in an open state is also input to the dispensing control unit 240A (dispensing control board 240). For this reason, when the front frame 4 is opened for some reason, it is possible to stop operations such as paying out a prize ball or lending a game ball. In addition, the payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240 is a main control part 200A (under the control from the main control board 200, a signal for permitting the launch of a game ball (launch permission signal)) The launch controller 260A (launch control board 260) receives the launch permission signal and performs various controls for launching the game ball as will be described later. Yes.

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) will be described. As described above, the effect control unit 220A (the effect control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228.

  As described above, when the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) receives various production commands from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it interprets the content of the command, and (a) No. Specific display contents on the display device (liquid crystal display device) 70, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) lighting or blinking of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f. The specific aspect of is determined. Next, a drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the second display device (liquid crystal display device) 70 is output to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable stop state. . At this time, some data such as the character symbols and background symbols to be displayed are stored in the second display device (liquid crystal display device) 70 or the effect display ROM 27r built in the effect display control board 222. Use the data.

  In addition, sound effects are output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 by outputting an audio signal to the amplifier board 224 in accordance with the pseudo symbol variation stop display. In addition, by supplying signals to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals for various LEDs, lamps 4b to 4f, etc. from the decorative drive board 226, the lighting and blinking operations of various LEDs and lamps are controlled. To do. Further, when the player operates the operation switch SW provided on the front side of the upper plate part 5, this operation signal is supplied to the effect control unit 220A (the effect control board 220). Then, the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) may reflect the operation result in various production contents including the second display device (liquid crystal display device) 70 based on the supplied operation signal. It is configured to be possible.

(3) Main points of the game Next, the main points of the game performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment of the present embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  When the execution time of “display of result of determination of success / failure accompanying start winning” has arrived, as shown in FIG. Then, when the execution time of “display of the result relating to the determination on whether or not the special symbol is reached” has arrived, the special symbol display unit 63 executes the final display of the special symbol.

  When the special symbol confirmation display indicates that “the result of the determination is wrong”, the gaming state of the gaming machine is maintained in the normal state, and the big winning opening 31a and the entrances 29A and 29B are maintained. Is left closed.

  Further, when the special symbol confirmation display indicates that “the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit”, the special game transition means (main control unit 200A) shifts the state of the gaming machine to the special game state. As a result, a “big hit game” is executed in which the special winning opening 31a is opened a predetermined number of times. In other words, when the big hit game is started, the “unit drive” is performed a predetermined number of times on the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member). In this “unit drive”, the position of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member) is changed from the position of closing the big prize opening 31a (hereinafter referred to as “closed position”) to the position of opening the big prize opening 31a (hereinafter, “ The position of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member) is changed to the closing position after the opening position is maintained for a first time (for example, a time selected from 20 seconds to 30 seconds). It is constituted by “opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member)”.

  When this “unit drive” is executed a predetermined number of times with a predetermined interval time in between, the special game transition means (main control unit 200A) returns the gaming machine state from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, as the big hits, the contents are “big hit with the contents of opening the big winning opening 31 a three times (three round big hit)” and “opening the big winning opening 31 a eight times. "Big hit (8 rounds big hit)" and "Big hit with the content of opening the big winning opening 31a 16 times (16 rounds big hit)" can be executed.

  Further, when the special symbol confirmation display indicates that “the result of the determination is a small hit”, the small hit game is executed. In this small hit game, the opening / closing members 27A and 27B are opened for a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and the entrances 29A and 29B are opened. At this time, a game ball enters the central device 20, and when this game ball passes through the normal region TR, it becomes “disengaged”, and the special game transition means (main control unit 200A) is in the state of the gaming machine. Is maintained in the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the central device 20 and further passes through the special area SR, the special game transition means (main control unit 200A) changes the state of the game machine. Transition to the special game state. There are “3 round jackpots”, “8 round jackpots”, and “16 round jackpots” as well, but in the jackpot game that shifts from the small hit game, The game is executed in a state where the number of rounds (the number of times the big winning opening 31a is opened) is reduced by one as compared with the “hit game executed by shifting to the special game state”. In other words, when a jackpot game related to “3 round jackpot” is executed, the jackpot 31a is opened twice, and when a jackpot game related to “8 round jackpot” is executed, the jackpot 31a is opened seven times, When a jackpot game related to "16 rounds jackpot" is executed, the big winning opening 31a is opened 15 times.

(4) Content of control of gaming machine In the following, the content of control performed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment in order to realize the above-described game will be described in detail.

a. Game Control Process FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game. As shown in the drawing, in the game control process, a process related to a prize ball, a process related to a normal symbol, a process related to a normal electric accessory 17d, a process related to a special symbol, a process related to a small hit game, Each process such as a process related to the big hit game is repeatedly executed. The time required for one round of processing is about 4 msec. Therefore, these various types of processing are repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out the game ball as a prize ball (S50). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, switches related to game ball winning (start winning winning detection switches 17s, 18s, 19s, winning switches, 20s, 40s, 41s, 43s, 44s). , 31s, etc.), it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, and then a process for outputting a prize ball number designation command to the payout control board 240 is performed.

  When the payout control board 240 receives the award ball number designation command output from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device 109 according to the result. Thus, the process of actually paying out the prize ball is performed.

b. Normal design related processing:
Following the prize ball related process (S50), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of determining whether or not to perform a normal symbol game process, that is, whether or not to perform a normal symbol variation stop display (S100). . FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing (ordinary symbol game start determination processing) performed to determine whether or not to start the normal symbol game processing. In determining whether or not to start the normal symbol game process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 16A and 16B (S102).

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 16A and 16B, the passage can be detected by the gate switches 16s and 16s incorporated in the gate. If the game ball has passed through any of the gates (S102: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbols held is 4 or more (S104). If the number of reservations has not reached 4 (S104: no), the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored is stored, and one is added to the number of reservations for the normal symbol (S106). As will be described later, the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is true is performed based on the normal symbol appropriateness determination random number thus stored. On the other hand, when the number of holdings of the normal symbol has reached 4 (S104: no), the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is not acquired. As a result, it is possible to store up to four normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers.

  When the processing related to the holding of the normal symbol is completed as described above, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 17d is in operation (S108). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the three start winning devices 17, 18, and 19, the central tulip type start winning device 17 corresponds to the ordinary electric accessory 17d. During operation, the tulip-type start winning device 17 is in an open state. The ordinary electric accessory 17d is an accessory that operates as a result of performing a normal symbol game. Accordingly, if the normal electric accessory 17d is in operation (S108: yes), it is not necessary to start the normal symbol game again, so it is determined that the normal symbol game does not start (that is, S100: no). On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory 17d is not in operation (S108: no), it is determined that the normal symbol game is started (S108: yes).

  In step S100 of the game control process shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game is started as described above. When it is determined that the normal symbol game is started (S100: yes), the normal symbol game process described below is started (S150). On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol game is not started (S100: no), the normal symbol game process is skipped.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first half of the normal symbol game process performed in the game control process. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the latter half of the normal symbol game process performed in the game control process. When the normal symbol game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S152). The normal symbol change display is performed by the normal symbol display unit 65. The fluctuation display of the normal symbol display unit 29 is performed under the control of the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. Therefore, the CPU 201 can easily determine whether or not the normal symbol is changing.

  If it is determined that the normal symbol is not fluctuating (S152: no), either the normal symbol has not yet fluctuated, or it has been stopped and displayed with the stop symbol after the fluctuating display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the normal symbol stop display time (S154). If it is determined that it is not during the normal symbol stop display time (S154: no), that is, if the normal symbol is not variably displayed and the normal symbol stop symbol is not being displayed, the normal symbol is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number is “0” (S156). If the number of reservations is not “0”, that is, if there is an ordinary symbol hold (S156: no), whether or not the ordinary symbol is appropriate is determined (S158). The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by determining whether or not the normal symbol success / failure determination random number (see S106 of FIG. 25) stored when the normal symbol is held matches a predetermined hit value. . If the stored normal symbol success / failure random number matches the winning value, it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, and if it does not match, it is determined that the normal symbol is out of the normal symbol.

  After determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct in this way, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol (S160). The normal symbol variation time is set to about 30 seconds in a normal gaming state, but is shortened to about 2 seconds when the later-described variation time reduction function is activated. Therefore, in S160, it is confirmed whether or not the variation time shortening function is operating, and processing for setting the variation time of the normal symbol is performed according to the result. Next, the normal symbol variation display is started (S162), and after subtracting 1 from the normal symbol holding number (S164), the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is resumed.

  On the other hand, when the number of normal symbols held is determined to be 0 (S156: yes), normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S158), normal symbol variation time setting processing (S160), normal symbol variation display, etc. Without performing it, the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S152: yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in S160 has elapsed prior to the start of the variation of the normal symbol (S166). . If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S160: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (S166: yes), after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (S168), the player can confirm the stopped normal symbol. The stop display time for the normal symbol is set (S170). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop display time has elapsed (S172). If the stop display time has not elapsed (S172: no), the normal symbol game processing is terminated as shown in FIG. Return to the game control process. When returning to the game control process in this way, when the normal symbol game process of FIG. 26 is performed again, it is determined that the normal symbol is being stopped (S152: no, S154: yes), and the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S172). If it is determined that the stop display time of the normal symbol has elapsed while repeating these determinations (S172: yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is “winning symbol”. (S174 in FIG. 27).

  If the normal symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (S174: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is resumed. On the other hand, when the stopped symbol is a winning symbol (S174: yes), the start winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined time as described above, but before the starting winning device 17 is opened, It is determined whether or not the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is in operation (S176). Here, as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 17d is the tulip-type start winning device 17 in this embodiment, and when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is activated, the start winning device 17 is in an open state for a predetermined time. Become. When the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is activated, the opening time of the start winning device 17 is extended to a predetermined time. The opening time extension function is activated when the big hit game is finished, as will be described later. Corresponding to this, when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, it is determined whether or not the opening time extension function is in operation in order to set the operating time of the start port (ordinary electric accessory 17d) 17. Judge.

  If it is determined that the opening time extension function is in operation (S176: yes), the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is set as the extended operation time when the opening time extension function is in operation. On the other hand, when the opening time extension function is not in operation (S176: no), the normal operation time when the opening time extension function is not in operation is set (S180). Then, after the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is started (S182), the ordinary symbol game process shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is terminated, and the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is resumed. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal electric accessory 17d operating time (that is, the opening time of the start winning device 17) in a normal state where the opening time extending function is not operating is set to about 0.5 seconds. . When the opening time extension function is activated, the operation time is extended to about 4.5 seconds. Here, the number of times of opening (number of times of operation) of the start winning device 17 may be one time or a plurality of times as long as it does not exceed the set operation time (opening time). If the operation time (opening time) of the start winning device 17 when the extended function is operated is 4.5 seconds, even if the opening time in one opening operation of the start winning device 17 is 4.5 seconds, One opening time may be 1.5 seconds and the opening operation may be performed three times.

c. Processing related to ordinary electric accessories:
As described above, in the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display is performed. As a result, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the normal electric accessory 17d is started. Therefore, in the game control process shown in FIG. 24, when returning from the normal symbol game process, a series of processes (ordinary motor combination) performed to stop the operation of the normal electric accessory 17d operated during the normal symbol game process. Processing related to the object 17d) is started.

  In the process related to the ordinary electric accessory 17d, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 17d is in operation (S190). If the ordinary electric combination 17d is not in operation (S190: no), the process of stopping the operation of the stopped ordinary electric combination 17d is unnecessary, and therefore the ordinary electric combination described later is not required. The object stop process (S200) is skipped. On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is operating (S190: yes), the ordinary electric accessory stopping process as shown below is started (S200).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ordinary electric accessory stopping process. When the ordinary electric accessory stopping process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory operating time has elapsed (S202). As described above, when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is operated, the start winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined time. However, the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (opening time of the start winning device 17) is the ordinary electric combination. Prior to starting the operation of the object 17d, it is set in advance in the normal symbol game process (see S178 and S180 in FIG. 27). Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory stopping process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory operating time set at the start of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has elapsed. If it is determined that the operating time has been reached (S202: yes), after stopping the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S206), the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated, and the game control of FIG. Return to processing.

  On the other hand, if the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not elapsed (S202: no), it is determined whether or not a specified number of game balls have entered the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S204). Even when it is determined that the specified number of balls have been entered (S204: yes), after stopping the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d and ending the ordinary electric accessory game process shown in FIG. Returning to the game control process of FIG. That is, it is determined that the normal electric accessory 17d has elapsed in the normal electric accessory operating time set in advance (S202: yes), or that the specified number of game balls have entered the normal electric accessory 17d. If it is detected (S204: yes), the operation is stopped (S206). When the ordinary electric accessory 17d stops operating in this way, the opening state of the start winning device 17 returns to the normal state. On the other hand, when the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not reached the predetermined time (S202: no), and the number of game balls that have entered the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not reached the specified number (S204). : No), with the ordinary electric accessory 17d being operated, the ordinary electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 28 is terminated, and the game control process of FIG.

d. Special Symbol Related Process In the game control process, when returning from the ordinary electric accessory stop process, a process related to the special symbol is started. In this process, after determining whether or not a predetermined condition for performing a special symbol game process described later is satisfied, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special symbol game process is started.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing (special symbol game start determination processing) performed to determine whether or not to start special symbol game processing. In determining whether or not to start the special symbol game process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered one of the three start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 (S302). As described above, the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 s are provided inside the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 for detecting the winning of the game ball. Can be detected.

  If the game ball has passed through any of the start winning detection switches 17s, 18s, 19s (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 4 or more (S304). If the number of reservations does not reach 4 (S304: no), the special symbol success / failure determination random number is stored, and “1” is added to the number of reservations of the special symbol (S306). As will be described later, whether or not a special symbol is determined is determined based on the special symbol determination random number stored in this way. End up. Therefore, the process of acquiring the special symbol success / failure determination random number is equivalent to determining whether the special symbol is successful or not by lottery. From this, the main control board 200 corresponds to the “lottery means” of the present invention for the process of acquiring the special symbol success / failure determination random number in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of reserved special symbols has reached 4 (S304: no), the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is appropriate is not acquired. As a result, it is possible to store up to four special symbol success / failure determination random numbers, similar to the above-described normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers.

  When the process related to the special symbol hold is completed as described above, it is determined whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is being played (S308). The special game process to be described later is a process for starting a big hit game or a small hit game according to the win symbol when the special symbol is displayed in a variably displayed state and stopped at a predetermined hit symbol. If a big hit game or a small hit game is currently being played, there is no need to repeatedly start a big hit game or a small hit game. Therefore, when the processing related to the special symbol hold is completed, it is determined whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is being played (S308). If there is no big hit game or small hit game (S308: no), it will be described later. It is determined that the special symbol game process is started (that is, S300: yes). On the other hand, if the game is already in the big hit game or the small hit game (S308: yes), it is determined that the special symbol game process is not started (that is, S300: no).

  30 and 31 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special symbol game process. When the special symbol game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S322). As described above with reference to FIG. 5, the central device 20 is provided with the special symbol display unit 63 so that the special symbol can be variably displayed.

  If the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 30 is not changing (S322: no), it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol (S324). That is, for a period of time after the change display of the special symbol is finished, there is a time for the player to stop display so that the player can check which symbol the special symbol is stopped. It is judged whether it is in the middle. When it is confirmed that the special symbol is not variably displayed and the stop display time for displaying the special symbol is also elapsed (S324: no), the number of special symbols on hold is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S326). As described above, the special symbol holding number is set when the game ball enters any of the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19, and can be set until the upper limit value “4” is reached. If the number of special symbol hold is “0” (S326: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol reservation is not “0”, in other words, if there is a special symbol reservation remaining (S326: no), the special symbol determination is started (S330).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for determining whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. As shown in the figure, when the special symbol success / failure determination process is started, first, a special symbol success / failure determination random number is read (S3300). The special symbol success / failure determination random number is a special symbol if it is determined that the game ball has entered any of the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 in the special symbol game start determination process described above with reference to FIG. This is a random number acquired up to four until the number of symbols held reaches four. In the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 32, first, a process of reading one special symbol success / failure determination random number stored in advance is performed.

  Then, based on the read special symbol success / failure determination random number, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S3302). In the ROM mounted on the main control board 200, a success / failure determination table in which the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number is associated with the determination result of the success / failure is stored. By referring to it, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a success / failure determination table in which special symbol success / failure determination random numbers are associated with the determination results. In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the special symbol determination random number can take a range from “0” to “1023”, and for the read special symbol determination random number “0” to “2”, the determination result is “ “Big hit” is set, “Small hit” is set as a result of the determination of success / failure for the special symbol determination random numbers “3” to “1015”, and other random number ranges (that is, “1016” to “1016” 1023 ") is set as a result of the determination of whether or not it is" out ". In S3302 of the special symbol success / failure determination process of FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the read randomness for determination is within the range of “0” to “2”. If it is within this range, the determination result is “big hit”. (S3302: yes), if it is not within this range, it is determined that it is not a “big hit” (S3302: no).

  If it is determined that the result of the determination is a big hit (S3302: yes), a big hit symbol determination random number is acquired so as to determine a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 63 or a mode of the big hit game. (S3304). In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol determination random number is a 1-byte random number that can take a range of “0” to “255”.

  Next, based on the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number, processing for determining the jackpot symbol, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the number of short-time games to be performed after the jackpot game ends (S3306). FIG. 34 conceptually shows a jackpot game mode determination table that is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the number of short-time games after the jackpot game is ended based on the jackpot symbol determination random number. FIG. As shown in the figure, in the jackpot game mode determination table, a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game round number, and a short-time game count are set in association with the jackpot symbol determination random number. In other words, among the ranges that can be taken by the big hit symbol determination random number, for the random numbers in the range of “0” to “126”, “a symbol constituted by lighting two LEDs” is set as the big hit symbol. In addition, the number of jackpot game rounds is set to 3 rounds, and the number of short games played after the jackpot game ends is set to 50. In addition, for the jackpot symbol determination random number in the range of “127” to “200”, “symbol made by lighting three LEDs” is set as the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot game round The number is set to 8 rounds, and the number of short games played after the end of the big hit game is set to 100. Furthermore, for the jackpot symbol determination random number in the range of “201” to “255”, the symbol “structured by turning on four LEDs” is set as the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot game round The number is set to 16 rounds, and the number of short games played after the end of the big hit game is set to 100. In S3306 of the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 32, when it is determined that the special symbol's success / failure determination result is a big hit (S3302: yes), refer to the big hit gaming state determination table as described above. Thus, the process of determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol to be stopped, the number of rounds during the big hit game, and the number of short-time games to be performed after the big hit game is completed is performed. The number of short-time games corresponds to the number of special symbol fluctuations (the number of special symbol win / fail determination executions) after the big hit game ends.

  In the above, the process performed when it is determined that the determination result is a “hit” based on the determination random number read at the start of the special symbol determination process (S3302: yes) has been described. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol winning / non-winning determination result is not “big hit” (S3302: no), it is determined whether or not it is “small winning” based on the winning / non-winning determination table shown in FIG. (S3308). If it is determined that the determination result is a small hit (S3308: yes), then a small hit symbol determination random number is acquired (S3310). In other words, as described above, in the case of a big hit, the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is the same as the case where the big hit symbol determination random number is acquired in order to determine the mode of the big hit symbol or the big hit game. When it is determined that there is a small hit symbol determination random number for determining a small hit symbol, a small hit game mode, or the like. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbol determination random number is also a 1-byte random number that can take the range of “0” to “255”, similar to the big hit symbol determination random number described above.

  Then, based on the acquired small hit symbol determination random number, processing for determining the small hit symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening in the small hit game is performed (S3312). That is, as shown in FIG. 35, since the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with eight types of small hit symbols, any small hit symbol of these will be used when starting the small hit game described later. It is necessary to decide whether or not to stop displaying special symbols. The small hit game is performed by opening the pair of opening / closing members 27A and 27B outward and opening the entrances 29A and 29B. However, the number of times the entrances 29A and 29B are opened during the small hit game. Since it can be changed in several stages, it is necessary to determine these in advance. Therefore, when it is determined that the determination result of the special symbol is a small hit (S3308: yes), a small hit symbol determination random number is acquired to determine these (S3310). A specific example is configured.

  The process of determining the small hit symbol, the opening time and the number of openings in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol determination random number thus obtained (S3312) is performed with reference to the small hit game mode determination table.

  FIG. 35 is a concept of a small hit game mode determination table that is referred to for determining the small hit symbol and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable entrance 102 in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol determination random number. It is explanatory drawing shown in figure. As shown in the drawing, in the small hit game mode determination table, a small hit symbol, an opening time at the small hit game, the number of times of opening, and the like are set in association with the small hit symbol determination random number. For example, for the small hit symbol determination random number in the range of “0” to “31”, the “small hit symbol executed by turning on the first LED (63a) in red” is set. The opening time for hitting games is set to 0.4 seconds, and the number of opening times is set to 1. Similarly, for the small hit symbol determination random number in the range of “32” to “63”, “small hit to be executed by turning on the second LED (63b) in red” is set. The opening time at the time is set to 0.4 seconds, and the opening frequency is set to 1 time. In this way, by referring to the small hitting game mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the small hitting symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening in the small hitting game can be determined from the small hitting symbol determination random number. In S3312 of FIG. 17, processing for determining the small hit symbol and the opening times and the number of times of opening of the entrances 29A and 29B in the small hit game is performed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 23, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes a specific area during the small hit game, the big hit game is subsequently started after the small hit game is ended. The Therefore, in the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 32, when the mode of the small hit game is determined, the mode of the big hit game is also determined in preparation for the case where the big hit game is started from the small hit game. (S3314).

  In the special symbol success / failure determination processing of the present embodiment, the mode of the big hit game performed after the small hit game is determined based on the small hit symbol determination random number. That is, in the small hitting game mode determination table described above with reference to FIG. 35, the big hitting game determination mode is set in association with the small hitting symbol determination random number, and this table is referred to from the small hitting symbol determination random number. Thus, the big hit game mode can be determined immediately.

  According to the big hit mode determined in this way, the number of rounds and the number of short-time games) are determined as in the big hit mode determined using the big hit game mode determination table shown in FIG. After all, in S3314 of the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 32, the number of rounds at the time of the big hit game, the number of short games when the big hit game is started, etc. in preparation for the case where the big hit game is started via the small hit game, etc. Is determined based on the small hit symbol determination random number.

  As described above, when the special symbol win / receive determination result is a big hit (S3302: yes), the big hit symbol, the big hit game mode, etc. are determined (S3306). (S3308: yes), after determining the small hit symbol, the small hit game mode, the big hit game mode performed via the small hit game, etc. (S3312, S3314), the special symbol validity determination process shown in FIG. Returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. In addition, when the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is not a small hit (S3308: no), it is determined that the result of determining whether or not the result is correct is out. Therefore, after obtaining the out symbol determination random number and determining the out symbol (S3316), the special symbol success / failure determination processing of FIG. 32 is terminated and the processing returns to the special symbol game processing of FIG. In this embodiment, as is clear from the success / failure determination table of FIG. 33, the probability of “small hit” is set very high in the determination of special symbol success / failure. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a normal game is progressed based on the gameability of the “feather”.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol game processing, when returning from the special symbol success / failure determination processing (S330), the special symbol variation pattern setting processing is started (S334). The special symbol variation pattern is a pattern regarding how the special symbol is varied. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern is displayed in accordance with the special symbol variation pattern (the special symbol variation display time). ) Is set.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol variation pattern setting process performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the special symbol variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the determination result of special symbol is a small hit (S3340). As shown in FIG. 30, during the special symbol game process, a special symbol success / failure determination process (S330) is performed prior to the special symbol variation pattern setting process. Either “small hit” or “off” is determined. In S3340 of the special symbol variation pattern setting process, in response to this result, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol is a small hit.

  If it is determined that it is not a small hit (S3340: no), a special symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to 20 seconds is selected (S3342). As described above, whether or not the special symbol is successful is any one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”, and it is determined that there is no “small hit” here, so the special special selected in this way is selected. The pattern variation pattern is a variation pattern for “big hit” or “out”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol win / fail determination result is a small hit (S3340: yes), after selecting the special symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to 1 second (S3344). 36), the special symbol variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 36 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol game process, when returning from the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S334), a command for designating the special symbol variation pattern set in the variation pattern setting process (S334). After outputting the (variation pattern designation command) to the sub-control board 220 (S336), the special symbol winning / non-performing mode (ie, big hit, small hit, A command (whether or not mode is specified) is specified toward the sub-control board 220 (S338). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S340), and after subtracting 1 from the special symbol hold number (S342), the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is resumed.

  The detailed process performed in the special symbol game process when the special symbol is not variably displayed (that is, in the case of S322: no in FIG. 30) has been described above. On the other hand, when the special symbol game process of FIG. 30 is started while the special symbol is changing, it is determined that the special symbol is changing in the determination of S322 performed first (S322: yes). In this case, whether or not the special symbol is already determined is determined (S330), the special symbol variation pattern (that is, the special symbol variation time) is set (S334), and the special symbol variation is started. To do. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S344). If the special symbol variation time has not yet elapsed (S344: no), the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 30 is terminated. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

  In contrast, if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S344: yes), a command (special symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol is to be stopped and displayed is output to the sub-control board 220. After (S345), the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 63 is stopped and displayed (S346). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed at this time is the special symbol that has been determined using the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, or the out symbol determination random number during the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. It is a design. Next, a time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (stop display time) is set (S348), and it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has passed (S350). If the stop display time has not elapsed (S350: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (S352 in FIG. 31). And when it is judged that it is a jackpot symbol (S352: yes), the jackpot game mode (number of rounds at the time of jackpot game) determined in advance in the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. After the setting (S354), a command for specifying the set jackpot game mode (a jackpot game mode specifying command) is output to the sub-control board 220 (S355). Next, after outputting a command indicating the start of the jackpot game (a jackpot game start command) to the sub-control board 220 (S356), the jackpot game is started by operating the condition device and the accessory continuous action device (S357). ). Here, the condition device is a device that becomes a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device to be described later. When the condition device is operated, the special winning opening 31a is opened. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that reopens the once closed special winning opening 31a. Thus, the big hit game mentioned later is started by operating the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time-shortening function and the opening time extending function of the ordinary electric accessory do not work during the big hit game. Here, the time-saving function is a function for shortening the time for which the normal symbols are variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 65. The opening time extension function is a function of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (start winning device 17). When the time reduction function is activated, the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is also activated. ing. Therefore, in S357 of FIG. 31, when the big hit game is started and the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is short of time (S358). If the time is shorter (S358: yes), the operation of the time reduction function and the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is stopped (S360, S362). On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not in the time saving state (S358: no), it can be determined that neither the time reduction function nor the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is in operation, so processing for stopping the operation of these functions Without performing the process, the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is left as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  The processing in the case where the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 63 is a jackpot symbol (S352: yes) has been described, but when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (S352). : No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit symbol (S364). If it is a small winning symbol (S364: yes), the small winning game mode (opening times of the entrances 29A and 29B) previously determined in the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. And the number of times of opening) are set (S366), the special electric accessory is activated to start a so-called small hit game (S368). Here, the special electric accessory is a device that drives the pair of opening / closing members 27A and 27B to open the entrances 29A and 29B in a predetermined manner. On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 63 is not the small hit symbol (S364: no), the process of setting the small hit game mode and starting the small hit game (S366, S368) is performed. skip.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is time saving (S370). If it is determined that the current gaming state is not time saving (S370: no), the special symbol game processing shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is performed as it is. Exit and return to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is short (S370: yes), after counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the time reduction (S372), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached a predetermined number (S372). S374). As will be described later, the time-saving game (game played with the time-shortening function activated) is started after the end of the big hit game, and continues for a preset number of times for each big hit game (see FIGS. 34 and 35). . Therefore, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display device 28 is not a big hit symbol (S352: no), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in a short time (S370). If there is (S370: yes), it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times (the number of time-short games) has been reached as the number of times of the short-time game. If it is determined that the predetermined number of short-time games has been reached (S374: yes), the operation of the time-shortening function is stopped (S360), and then the operation of the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is also stopped. After that (S362), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is exited, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of changes in the special symbol has not yet reached the predetermined short time game number (S374: no), the special symbol game process is exited while maintaining the short time state, and the game control process of FIG. 24 is resumed. .

d. Process related to the small hit game As shown in FIG. 24, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, the process related to the small hit game is started. That is, it is determined whether or not the small hit game has been started in the special symbol game process performed previously (S390). If it is determined that the small hit game is currently being played (S390: yes) Then, the small hit game process described below is started (S400). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit game is not started in the special symbol game process (S390: no), the small hit game process is unnecessary and is skipped.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the flow of a small hit game process executed in order for the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment to perform a small hit game. Such a process is a process executed by the main control board 200 in the game control process shown in FIG.

  When the small hit game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the small winning game winning opening is open (S402). As described above, the small hit game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed by opening the pair of opening and closing members 27A and 27B and opening the entrances 29A and 29B. 29B is a winning hole for small hit games. Accordingly, in S402, it is determined whether or not the entrances 29A and 29B are in an open state. Immediately after the small hit game is started, the entrances 29A and 29B are not yet opened. Therefore, it is determined as “no” in S402, and it is determined whether or not the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied. (S408). Here, as a condition for ending the small hit game, it is set that the entrances 29A and 29B are opened a predetermined number of times, and this predetermined number of openings is a special symbol performed before the start of the small hit game. In the determination process (see FIG. 32), the small hit game mode is determined in advance along with the opening time.

  Naturally, immediately after the small hit game is started, it is determined that the end condition for the small hit game is not satisfied (S408: no). 29B) is determined (S410). Immediately after the start of the small hit game, since the small winning game winning opening has been closed until then, it is determined that the closing time has passed (S410: yes), 37 is opened (S412 in this case) (S412), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 37 is terminated, and the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is resumed.

  After opening the entrances 29A and 29B in this way, the next small hit game processing (S400) is started, and at the first judgment, the small hit game winning entrance (entrance entrances 29A and 29B) is open. (S402: yes). Therefore, this time, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small winning game winning opening has passed (S404). The opening time of the small winning game winning opening is determined in advance as the small winning game mode together with the number of opening in the special symbol determination process (see FIG. 32) performed prior to the start of the small winning game. If it is immediately after opening the winning holes for winning games (entrance holes 29A, 29B), it is determined that the opening time has not passed (S404: no), so the small winning game process of FIG. 36 is ended as it is. Then, the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Then, when the small hit game process (S400) is started again, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game winning opening has elapsed (S404), and if it has not elapsed (S404: no), The game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process. While such processing is repeated, the opening time of the winning opening for the small hit game processing will eventually elapse. Therefore, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time has passed (S404: yes), the winning hole for the small hit game is closed (S406).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S408). If the number of times of opening of the small winning game winning opening has not reached the predetermined number (S408: no), after confirming that the closing time of the small winning game winning opening has elapsed (S410: yes), The small winning game winning opening is opened (S412), the small winning game process of FIG. 37 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. As the processing is repeated in this manner, it is determined that the number of times of opening of the small winning game winning opening (the winning holes 29A and 29B) has reached a predetermined number (that is, the condition for ending the small winning game is satisfied) ( S408: yes), the small hit game is ended (S414).

  When the small hit game is completed (S414), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area TR during the small hit game (S416). As shown in FIG. 15, a passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 19) is provided on the downstream side of the specific region TR, and if the game ball passes through the specific region TR, the passage detection switch 8t is turned on. Can be detected. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area TR during the small hit game after the end of the small hit game (S416: yes), the big hit game mode is set (S418). The jackpot mode set here is the jackpot game mode determined together with the jackpot game mode in the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. 32. The number of rounds of the jackpot game, the short time after the jackpot game ends The number of games is set.

  When the big hit game mode is set in this way, the big hit game is started in accordance with the set big hit game mode (S420), and then the small hit game process in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball does not pass the specific area 141a during the small hit game (S416: no), the big hit game is not set and the big hit game is started and the big hit game is started. Without doing so, the small hit game process of FIG. 37 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

e. Big hit game-related processing As shown in FIG. 24, in the game control processing, when returning from the small hit game processing, processing related to the big hit game is started. That is, there are cases where the big hit game is started in the special symbol game process described above and the case where the big hit game is started in the above-described small hit game process. Therefore, after the special symbol game process (S320) and the small hit game process (S400) are finished, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is started (S430). If it is determined that the big hit game is started in either the special symbol game process or the small hit game process (S430: yes), the big hit game process described below is started (S400). On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit game is not started in either the special symbol game process or the small hit game process (S430: no), the big hit game process is unnecessary and is skipped.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the flow of a jackpot game process executed in order for the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment to play a jackpot game. Such a process is a process executed by the main control board 200 in the game control process shown in FIG. In the big hit game process of the present embodiment, the big hit game can be realized by a process substantially similar to the small hit game process described above with reference to FIG. Therefore, in the following, the big hit game process will be briefly described while focusing on the difference from the above-described small hit game process.

  When the jackpot game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot for the jackpot game is open (S452). In the small hit game process described above, the winning holes for the small hit game are only the entrance holes 29A and 29B. However, in the big hit game process, the big hit game mode determined in the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. Accordingly, there are cases where the grand prize opening 31a is opened and cases where the ball entrances 29A and 29B are opened. Corresponding to this, in S452, it is determined whether or not the winning opening that is determined to be opened during the big hit game is open. Naturally, immediately after starting the big hit game, since the big hit game winning opening has not yet been opened (S452: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S458). Similarly to the small hit game described above, the big hit game end condition is determined in advance as the number of rounds to be performed during the big hit game in the special symbol success / failure determination process (see FIG. 32). Immediately after starting the big hit game, the end condition for the big hit game is not satisfied (S458: no). Therefore, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the jackpot game winning slot has passed. If the closing time has passed (S460: yes), the number of rounds to start (here, the first round) is designated. Is output to the sub-control board 220 (S462), the jackpot game winning opening is opened to start the round (S464), and the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 38 is terminated. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

  As a result of opening the jackpot game winning opening in this way, when the jackpot gaming process (S450) is started next, it is determined that the jackpot gaming winning opening is open (S452: yes). Therefore, this time, it is determined whether or not the end condition of one round is satisfied (whether or not the opening time of the jackpot game winning opening has elapsed, or whether or not a prescribed number of game balls have entered) ( S454). Then, when the condition for ending the winning of the big winning game for the big hit game is not satisfied (S454: no), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 38 is temporarily exited, and the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is resumed. Thereafter, the process returns to the big hit game process again, and whether or not the big hit game winning opening is open (S452), and if it is open (S452: yes), it is determined whether or not the open end condition is satisfied (S454). ). By repeating such processing, when it is confirmed that the opening end condition of the jackpot gaming prize opening is finally satisfied (the one-round closing condition is satisfied) (S454: yes), the jackpot gaming prize opening is closed. (S456).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end condition is satisfied (that is, whether or not the prescribed number of rounds has been consumed) (S458). If the jackpot game end condition is not satisfied (S458: no), it is confirmed that the closing time of the jackpot game winning slot has passed (S460: yes), and what number of rounds starts. After a command for designating (round number designation command) is output to the sub-control board 220 (S462), the big hit game winning opening is opened again to start a new round (S464), and the big hit game of FIG. The process ends, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. As the process is repeated, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is finally satisfied (S458: yes), and a command (big hit game end command) indicating the end of the big hit game is sent to the sub-control board 220. After the output (S466), the big hit game is terminated (S468).

  A game ball that has entered from the big winning opening 31a during the big hit game is detected by a big winning opening switch 31s provided inside the big winning opening 31a. Then, each time the prize ball related process (S50) of the game control process shown in FIG. Each time the prize ball related process (S50) of the game control process shown in FIG. 24 is started, game balls corresponding to the number of entered game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In the big hit game processing, when the big hit game is finished in this way, it is determined whether or not the short time game is started (S470). Here, the short-time game is a game played in a state in which the function for shortening the fluctuation time of normal symbols is activated. In the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. 32, the number of short-time games is also determined when determining the big hit game mode. As shown in FIG. 34 or FIG. 35, depending on the big hit game mode, there is a case where the short-time game is not performed after the big hit game is finished (that is, when the number of short-time games is 0). Therefore, in the jackpot game process of FIG. 38, when the jackpot game is ended (S468), it is determined whether or not the short-time game is started (S470). If it is determined that a short-time game is to be performed (S470: yes), the normal symbol variation time shortening function is activated (S472) and the opening time extending function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is started ( S474), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 38 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. As a result, until the number of times that the special symbol is displayed in a variable stop state reaches the number of short-time games, the game is performed in a state where the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is extended. It will be. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time-saving game is not performed (that is, when the time-saving number determined in the big hit game mode is 0) (S470: no), the normal symbol variation time reduction function or Then, without activating the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d, the big hit game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

(5) Effects of the Example According to the gaming machine 1 of the present example, for example, the game ball flows down toward the deepest part 25g (center part) of the rolling part 25d while rotating around the rolling part 25d a predetermined number of times. Can be made. That is, the game ball is not retained in a stopped state, but can be retained while rolling in the rolling portion 25d, so that the behavior of the game ball in the central device 20 can be interesting. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the game ball rolls on the rolling part 25d and the transfer roller 25m (suction piece 25u) can suck the game ball rolling on the rolling part 25d. To do. For this reason, when a game ball is thrown onto the rolling part 25d, it can be immediately determined whether the area part to which the game ball is guided is the normal area part TR or the special area part SR. Avoided. Accordingly, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the central device 20 for a long time (for example, a longer time than the conventional example).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball rolling on the rolling portion 25d can pass a plurality of times below the transfer roller 25m (particularly, the suction position that may be attracted to the transfer roller 25m). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sufficient sense of expectation (for example, a sense of expectation in which a gaming profit can be obtained). That is, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give a chance to be guided to the special area SR multiple times for “one game ball that has entered the central device 20”. That is, according to the present embodiment, the player has multiple expectations whether or not the game ball is attracted to the transfer roller 25m, and the game is more interesting.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of attracting pieces (magnets) 25u are irregularly arranged on the transfer roller 25m, and the opportunity for the game ball to be attracted to the transfer roller 25m is increased. be able to. Furthermore, the timing at which the game ball is guided to the second guide device 26 can be changed by adhering the game ball to the transfer roller 25m where the game ball goes around the rolling portion 25d. For this reason, compared with the case where the game ball is guided directly to the second guidance device 26 without going through the first guidance device 25, the player is given a “region area where the game ball enters (normal region). It becomes even more difficult to predict the part TR and the special region part SR) ”. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a sufficient expectation can be given to the player.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 has been described in which a game ball can be brought into an advantageous result by being attracted to the rotation transfer member (transfer roller 25m). The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can cause a disadvantageous result to the player by being attracted to the rotary transfer member (transfer roller 25m). In this case, the number of suction pieces 25u disposed on the transfer roller 25m can be made larger than that exemplified in the present embodiment.

  Further, as a modification of the present embodiment, a gaming machine including the “first guide device 85” shown in FIGS. 39 and 40 can be exemplified. This modification shows a specific example of the invention of claim 2. And this 1st guidance apparatus 85 is also provided with the base | substrate part 85a, the transfer roller apparatus 85b, and the collar member 85c. The base portion 85a is also provided with a rolling portion 85d and a ball introduction groove 85e. However, this rolling part 85d retains the game ball received from the ball introduction groove 85e while rolling it while drawing a reciprocating path.

  That is, the rolling portion 85d is configured using the rolling surface 851d provided in a substantially linear shape while forming gentle irregularities, and the one end portion 852d is introduced for introducing a game ball. And the other end 853d is a turn-back portion where the rolled game ball is turned back. Then, the heights of both end portions 852d and 853d are made higher than the heights of the other portions, and the portions closer to both end portions 852d and 853d are inclined downward toward the central portion side of the rolling portion 85d. Parts K1 and K2.

  Further, in this rolling part 125d, two decelerating parts M1 and M2 for reducing the rolling speed of the game ball are provided in the “intermediate part of the rolling part 85”. These deceleration parts M1 and M2 are comprised by the convex part (mountain part) made lower than the both ends 852d and 853d of the rolling part 85d. Further, ball take-out portions L1, L2, and L3 are provided between the lowest central portion of the rolling portion 85d, the end portions 852d and 853d, and the adjacent speed reduction portions M1 and M2. The ball take-out portions L1, L2, and L3 are configured by a guide surface LM that is inclined downward toward the front (a direction orthogonal to the rolling direction of the game ball in the rolling portion 85d) (see FIG. 40). . In addition, a “fall prevention wall RH” is formed in front of the rolling portion 85d at portions other than the formation portions of the ball take-out portions L1, L2, and L3 to prevent the game ball from falling forward. (See FIG. 40).

  The transfer roller 85m constituting the transfer roller device 85b has the rotation axis J1 parallel to the path direction of the rolling part 85d, and the rotation axis J1 is disposed obliquely above and behind the rolling part 85d. (See FIG. 40). Further, both end sides of the roller shaft 25t of the transfer roller 85m are supported in a rotatable state by support portions 85n and 85p depending from above. In the transfer roller 85m, a “semi-columnar portion” positioned in front of the rotation axis J1 is positioned vertically above the rolling portion 85d. The distance between the transfer roller 85m and the rolling part 85d is slightly larger than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball in the deceleration parts M1 and M2, but is increased in other parts. Yes. And in the transfer roller 85m, the suction piece 85u is arrange | positioned in the site | part located above the deceleration parts M1 and M2.

  In this modification, the game ball thrown into the “introducing portion of the rolling portion 85d” from the ball introducing groove 85e reciprocates along the rolling portion 85d. At this time, the game ball immediately after being thrown into the rolling part 85d passes through the ball take-out parts L1, L2, and L3 with the momentum, but gradually, due to the influence of “friction resistance from the rolling part 125d” and the like. It is decelerated and can be taken out to the outside of the rolling part 85d through the ball take-out parts L1, L2, and L3. The game ball taken out to the outside of the rolling part 85d is guided to the first area part.

  However, in this modification, when the transfer roller 85 above the rolling part 85d adsorbs the game ball “before being taken out of the rolling part 85d through the ball take-out parts L1, L2, and L3”, the game ball Is guided toward the second region through the flange member 85c. Moreover, in this modification, the amount of deceleration per unit time increases as the game ball rolling on the rolling unit 85d passes through the deceleration units M1 and M2. For this reason, since the game ball does not stop for a long time on the rolling part 85d, the game can be given a reduced tension.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a game board. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the outer frame, the gaming machine main body and the like. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a game board. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a central device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a perspective view showing the main part of the central device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a plan view showing the main part of the central device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the passage forming member. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a longitudinal cross-sectional view for explaining a passage forming member. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the passage forming member. It is aa sectional drawing of FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect | action of a transfer roller. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect | action of a transfer roller and a collar member (ball | bowl reception guide member). (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 2nd guidance device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the guidance mode of the central device. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a pending | holding display apparatus in each Example of this invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 1st display apparatus in each Example of this invention. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of a 1st display apparatus in each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the rough flow of the game performed with the game machine of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the game control process which a main control board performs in order to control progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in order to judge whether the normal symbol game process is started. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the first half part of a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the second half part of a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a normal electric accessory stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in order to judge whether the special symbol game process is started. It is the flowchart which showed the first half part of the special symbol game process. It is the flowchart which showed the second half part of the special symbol game process. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the process which performs the decision | availability determination of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the success / failure determination table which matched the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the success / failure determination result. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the jackpot game mode determination table referred in order to determine a jackpot symbol, the mode of jackpot game, etc. in the special symbol success / failure determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the small hitting game mode determination table referred in order to determine the small hitting symbol and the mode of a small hitting game in the special symbol win / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol fluctuation pattern setting process performed with the game machine of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the small hit game process performed in order that the gaming machine of a present Example may perform a small hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the big hit game process performed in order that the gaming machine of a present Example may play a big hit game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the Example of this invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
10; Game board 11; Game area,
20; Central device (ball entry device),
23; passage selection device,
24A; first passage forming member (member constituting the passage),
24B; 2nd passage formation member (member which comprises special passage),
25; first guidance device (guidance device),
25e; ball introduction groove,
25j; outlet part (input means),
25 m; transfer roller (rotary transfer member),
25u; adsorption piece,
26; second guidance device (special guidance device),
27A, 27B; opening and closing members,
29A, 29B;

Claims (7)

A gaming machine comprising a ball entry device having a ball entrance capable of entering a game ball rolling in a game area provided on the game board, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the ball entrance,
The entrance device includes a passageway provided in a state where a game ball entering through the entrance port can pass, a first area portion provided in a state where the game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter A second region portion provided in a certain state, and a guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the first region portion and the second region portion. ,
The guidance device includes:
Arranged so as to be able to receive the game ball that has passed through the passage, the outer edge is substantially circular, and is inclined downward toward the deepest part provided at the center position or at a position eccentric from the center position. A rolling part configured using an inclined surface, and a guide hole for guiding a game ball received by the rolling part toward the first region part, the deepest part of the rolling part A ball receiving rolling member opened at the part,
A game ball that is arranged in a rotatable state above the rolling part and that has reached the lower side, with reference to a rotation axis disposed along the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, or the oblique front-rear direction. A rotary transfer member provided at a predetermined portion of the outer peripheral portion, the suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force,
A ball receiving portion is provided around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member and positioned above the rolling portion, and rotates integrally with the rotary transfer member while being adsorbed by the suction portion. A ball receiving guiding member capable of receiving the transferred game ball at the ball receiving portion and guiding the game ball toward the second region portion;
With
In the ball entry device, the game ball passing through the passageway or the game ball passing through the passageway has the velocity component along the direction orthogonal to the radial direction of the rolling part, and the rolling device A gaming machine characterized by being provided with a loading means for loading into the moving part. A gaming machine comprising a ball entry device having a ball entrance capable of entering a game ball rolling in a game area provided on the game board, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the ball entrance,
The entrance device includes a passageway provided in a state where a game ball entering through the entrance port can pass, a first area portion provided in a state where the game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter A second region portion provided in a certain state, and a guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the first region portion and the second region portion. ,
The guidance device includes:
The game ball that has passed through the passage is arranged to be receivable, and includes a rolling part that retains the received game while rolling, and takes out the staying game ball out of the rolling part. A ball receiving rolling member having a ball take-out portion provided in the rolling portion for guiding toward the first region portion,
A game ball that is arranged in a rotatable state above the rolling part and that has reached the lower side, with reference to a rotation axis disposed along the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, or the oblique front-rear direction. A rotary transfer member provided at a predetermined portion of the outer peripheral portion, the suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force,
A ball receiving portion is provided around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member and positioned above the rolling portion, and rotates integrally with the rotary transfer member while being adsorbed by the suction portion. A ball receiving guiding member capable of receiving the transferred game ball at the ball receiving portion and guiding the game ball toward the second region portion;
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the suction portion is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotation axis of the rotary transfer member.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the adsorbing portions are provided along a direction around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary transfer member. The suction part is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotational axis of the rotary transfer member, or a plurality of the suction parts are provided along a direction around the outer peripheral part of the rotary transfer member,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the number of formed adsorption portions and the formation interval is different in each of the plurality of locations. One of the first region portion and the second region portion is a normal region portion, and a special guidance device is disposed on the other of the first region portion and the second region portion. ,
The special guidance device is:
While guiding the game ball that has been guided by the guidance device to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion,
The gaming machine is
Detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area portion;
Special game transition means for transitioning the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special gaming state when the detection means detects that a game ball has passed through the special area when a predetermined condition is established;
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: The entrance device includes a special passage for guiding a game ball entering through the entrance to the special guide device,
The entrance device is provided with a passage selection device for selecting which of the passage and the special passage a game ball entering through the entrance is to enter. The gaming machine according to claim 6.

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