JP2008188465A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which dramatically raises entertainment of a game by making game balls move beyond expectation of players following the moment when a game ball enters into a ball entrance in an accessory, prevents decline in operating rate of game machines and can assure equality. <P>SOLUTION: A stage 620 whose behavior affects motion of game balls PB and a character 616 which is interlocked with the behavior of the stage 620 and affects the motion of the game ball PB are equipped in a game ball passage running from ball entrances in accessories 612, 613 to a V zone 617, and it is characterized by that joint actions of the stage 620 and the character 616 make the state when game balls PB can easily win into the V zone 617 and the state they cannot easily win alternately appear and movement of the stage 620 and non-interlocked movement in movement of the character 616 are controlled so that they may be in asynchronous state during non-special game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game using a sphere.

A pachinko machine, which is one of the gaming machines, has been proposed in which a special gaming state is generated when a big hit gaming state occurs during a game, giving the player the opportunity to win a large number of prize balls. In order to generate this jackpot game state, for example, when a blade member provided at a predetermined position of an accessory is opened once or twice based on winning a predetermined start-up, the opening is performed. In many cases, it is a condition that a game ball enters the entered entrance hole and that the entered game ball wins a special area (such as a V zone) disposed therein.
Here, in the pachinko machine, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, a movable member is provided in the projecting unit to give a change to the game ball won in the bonus item and win in the specific area. There has been proposed a game that attempts to improve the fun of the game by causing an easy state and a difficult state to win a prize.

JP 2002-165955 A

  However, in the pachinko machine having the above-described structure, there is only one movable member provided in the accessory unit and it always moves constantly, so that the game ball is inserted from the entrance hole in the accessory. Depending on the position of the movable member when entering the ball, the subsequent movement of the game ball is within the player's expected range. In other words, even if a movable member is provided in the accessory, the change to the winning game ball becomes monotonous, and the interest of the game cannot be dramatically improved. In addition, with such a configuration, it is considered that if you become an advanced pachinko player, a game will be performed only if it is easy to win a specific area, and if it is difficult to win a specific area, a game will be stopped It is done. When such a game is performed, there is a problem that the utilization rate of the game machine in the pachinko hall is lowered, and there is a problem that the level of play between the advanced player and the beginner is greatly different and the equality with respect to both is impaired.

  The present invention takes the above-mentioned conventional problems into consideration, and when the game ball enters from the entrance hole in the accessory, by making the subsequent movement of the game ball out of the expected range of the player, The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that improves the fun of gaming.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
There is a game entrance at the above-mentioned entrance into the bonus game, which has an entrance hole that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member, and a specific area in which a game ball entered from the entrance entrance can be won. In a gaming machine in which a ball enters and a game ball that has entered the game wins the specific area, thereby shifting from a non-special game state to a special game state advantageous to the player.
A first movable member that influences the behavior of the game ball by its movement in the game ball passage path from the entrance hole in the accessory to the specific area, and an interlock that is linked to the movement of the first movable member And a second movable member that influences the behavior of the game ball by executing an operation and a non-interlocking operation that is not interlocked with the movement of the first movable member, and in the non-special gaming state, these two movable members With this, a state where a game ball is likely to win a specific area and a state where it is difficult to win a prize continuously appear,
The operation of the first movable member and the non-interlocking operation in the operation of the second movable member are regulated so as to be in an asynchronous state.

  Like the gaming machine according to the present invention, it has two movable members, and one movable member is configured to execute an interlocking operation that interlocks with the other movable member and a non-interlocking operation that does not interlock. Then, since the position change realized by the two movable members becomes various, when the game ball enters from the entrance hole in the accessory, the player predicts the subsequent movement of the game ball It becomes difficult. That is, as the change to the winning game ball becomes complicated, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the position of the movable member varies widely, it is difficult to play a game only when it is easy to win a specific area and to stop the game when it is difficult to win a specific area. is there. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the game machine in the pachinko hall and to prevent the equality between the advanced player and the beginner from being impaired. In addition, if the operation of the first movable member and the non-interlocking operation in the operation of the second movable member are regulated so as to be in an asynchronous state, a game realized by both the movable members as compared with the case where they are not in an asynchronous state The changing state of the sphere becomes more diversified. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the player to predict the movement of the game ball after the game ball enters from the entrance hole in the accessory, so that the above-described functions and effects are further exhibited.

  According to the present invention, the change to the winning game ball is complicated, so that the interest of the game is improved, the decrease in the operating rate of the game machine in the pachinko hall is suppressed, and for the advanced and beginners There is an excellent effect that the equality can be prevented from being impaired.

After describing a conceptual form of the present invention, a specific form will be described.
In order to achieve the above object, in the means 1,
There is a game entrance ball that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member, and a specific area in which a game ball entered from the game entrance ball can be won. In a gaming machine that enters a special game state that is advantageous to the player from a non-special game state when the entered game ball wins the specific area,
A first movable member that influences the behavior of the game ball by its movement in the game ball passage path from the entrance hole in the accessory to the specific area, and an interlock that is linked to the movement of the first movable member And a second movable member that influences the behavior of the game ball by executing an operation and a non-interlocking operation that is not interlocked with the movement of the first movable member, and in the non-special gaming state, these two movable members Thus, a state in which a game ball is likely to win in a specific area and a state in which it is difficult to win are continuously caused to appear.

  As described above, if two movable members are provided and one movable member is configured to perform an interlocking operation that interlocks with the other movable member and a non-interlocking operation that does not interlock, the two movable members are movable. Since the position change realized by the members is various, it is difficult for the player to predict the subsequent movement of the game ball when the game ball enters from the entrance hole in the accessory. That is, as the change to the winning game ball becomes complicated, the interest of the game is dramatically improved. In addition, since the position of the movable member varies widely, it is extremely difficult to play a game only when it is easy to win a specific area and to stop the game when it is difficult to win a specific area. It is. Accordingly, a decrease in the operating rate of the game machine in the pachinko hall is suppressed, and equality between the advanced player and the beginner is not impaired.

Means 2: In means 1,
The operation of the first movable member and the non-interlocking operation in the operation of the second movable member are regulated so as to be in an asynchronous state.
When the operation of the first movable member and the non-interlocking operation in the operation of the second movable member are regulated so as to be in an asynchronous state, the change state of the game ball realized by both the movable members is further diversified. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the player to predict the movement of the game ball after the game ball has entered from the entrance hole in the accessory, so that the function and effect of the means 1 can be further exhibited. Become.

Means 3: In means 1 or 2,
It is characterized in that the probability that a game ball wins a specific area is different between a non-special game state and a special game state.
If the probability that a game ball wins a specific area is different between the non-special game state and the special game state, the player's expectation in each state is different, so the interest of the game is further improved.

Means 4: In means 3,
It is characterized in that the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a special game state is defined to be higher than the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a non-special game state.
Usually, the player has a higher expectation that the game ball will win the specific area in the special game state than the expectation that the game ball will win the specific area in the non-special game state. This is because it is naturally expected that the game ball wins a specific area and the next round can be continued. Therefore, as in the above configuration, if the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a special game state is higher than the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a non-special game state, the player's expectation will be betrayed. Therefore, the player can play the game in the special game state with peace of mind.

Means 5: In means 3 or means 4,
The probability that a game ball wins a specific area in the final round in the special game state is defined to be lower than the probability that the game ball wins the specific area in the non-special game state.
Usually, the player does not expect the game ball to win a specific area in the final round in the special game state. This is because if the final round is the last round regulated by law, the special gaming state will not continue even if the game ball wins a specific area. Moreover, even if the final round is the last round selected in the lottery, the player tends to place importance on the lottery result. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prescribe that the probability that a game ball wins a specific area in the final round during the special game state is lower than the probability that the game ball wins the specific area during the non-special game state. For example, it is possible to eliminate the player from feeling lost due to the game ball winning a specific area in the final round.

Means 6: In means 5,
In the final round in the special gaming state, the probability that the gaming ball will win a specific area after the opening / closing member opens / closes a predetermined number of times or a predetermined number of gaming balls enter from the entrance hole in the role is non-special It is characterized in that it is defined to be equal to the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during the game state.
As described in the means 5, normally, the player does not expect the game ball to win a specific area in the final round in the special game state. However, if the last round is the last round selected in the lottery, there is no problem even if the special game state is continued when the game ball wins a specific area. Therefore, at the end of the final round, the probability of the game ball winning in a specific area is recovered, and the player is given a sense of expectation that the special game state may continue, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

Means 7: In means 1 to means 6,
The number of rounds in the special game state is determined by random number lottery processing.
In this way, by performing the number of rounds by lottery, the player pays attention to what kind of lottery result is obtained, and thus an interesting game can be realized.

In order to achieve the above object, in the means 8,
There is a game entrance ball that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member, and a specific area in which a game ball entered from the game entrance ball can be won. In a gaming machine that enters a special game state that is advantageous to the player from a non-special game state when the entered game ball wins the specific area,
A stage that influences the behavior of the game ball by its movement in the game ball passage path from the entrance hole in the accessory to the specific area, and a game that is provided at both ends of the stage and supplies the game ball to the stage It has a ball discharge port and a character body having an obstruction and guide means capable of obstructing and guiding a game ball from winning in a specific area, and the movement of the obstruction and guide means is linked to the movement of the stage. A character body that influences the behavior of the game ball by executing a linked operation and a non-linked operation that is not linked to the movement of the stage. In a non-special game state, the game ball is caused by the disturbance and guide means and the stage. Is characterized in that a state where it is easy to win in a specific area and a state where it is difficult to win are made to appear continuously.

  As described above, the game ball passing path has a character body having a stage and an obstruction / guide means, and the obstruction / guide means interlocks with the stage and the non-interaction does not interlock with the stage movement. If the game ball is entered from the entrance hole in the accessory, since the change state appearing by the stage, the obstruction and the guide means will be various. It becomes difficult for the player to predict the subsequent movement of the game ball. That is, as the change to the winning game ball becomes complicated, the interest of the game is dramatically improved. In addition, since the state of change between the stage, the obstruction and the guidance means becomes various, a game is played only when it is easy to win a specific area, and when it is difficult to win a specific area, the game is stopped. It is extremely difficult to do. Accordingly, a decrease in the operating rate of the game machine in the pachinko hall is suppressed, and equality between the advanced player and the beginner is not impaired.

Means 9: In means 8,
The stage is divided into a plurality of directions in a direction crossing the game ball guiding direction, and at least one of the divided portions can swing in the vertical direction.
If the stage is divided into a plurality of parts and at least one of the divided parts can swing in the vertical direction, the change to the winning game ball is complicated, so that the interest of the game is improved. The reason why the stage is divided in a direction intersecting with the game ball guide direction is to allow the game ball stop state to appear by the stage.

Means 10: In means 9,
The stage is divided into two to form a first swing member and a second swing member from the upstream side in the game ball guide direction, and each swing member is in a direction intersecting the game ball guide direction. It is characterized by rocking independently around two provided axes.
If each of the divided portions swings independently, the change to the winning game ball is further complicated, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

Means 11: In means 10,
The first swing member has a shaft disposed substantially at the center, while the second swing member has a shaft disposed in the vicinity of the downstream end in the game ball guide direction, and the first swing member has a downstream end in the game ball guide direction. The second swing member is swung so that the side is positioned downward, while the second swing member is swung so that the upstream end side in the game ball guiding direction of the second swing member is positioned upward. It is characterized by causing a ball stop state to appear.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game ball stop state appear by simply swinging the two swing members, and therefore, space saving and cost reduction can be achieved.

Means 12: In means 10,
The first swing member provided on the upstream side in the game ball guiding direction in the divided portion has a shaft disposed substantially at the center, while the second swing member provided on the downstream side is located downstream in the game ball guide direction. A shaft is disposed in the vicinity of the end, the second swing member is swung so that the downstream end side of the first swing member in the game ball guiding direction is positioned upward, and the second swing member is upstream of the game ball guiding direction. A game ball passing state is caused to appear by swinging the second swing member so that the end side is positioned below.
With such a configuration, the game ball passing state can appear by simply swinging the two swing members, so that space saving and cost reduction can be achieved.

Means 13: In means 8 to means 12,
The obstruction and guide means is configured to be movable in the vertical direction above the stage in conjunction with the movement of the stage.
When the obstruction and guide means are located above, it is possible to create a space having a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball between the lower surface of the obstruction and guide means and the stage (first swing member). Therefore, the area where the game ball is likely to be guided to the specific area becomes large, and the game ball is likely to win the specific area. On the other hand, when the obstruction and guide means are positioned below, there is no space between the underside of the obstruction and guide means and the stage (first swinging member) having a space larger than the diameter of the game ball. Therefore, the area where the game ball is likely to be guided to the specific area becomes small, and it becomes difficult for the game ball to win the specific area. In this way, it is possible to change the probability that a game ball wins a specific area simply by moving the obstruction and guidance means up and down.

Means 14: In means 8 to means 13,
The stage is provided with an actuating body for operating the blocking and guiding means.
In this way, if the stage is provided with an operating body that operates the obstruction and guide means, the movement of the obstruction and guide means can be easily linked to the movement of the stage.

Means 15: In means 14,
As the operating body, a push-up projection formed in the vicinity of the upstream end of the first swing member in the game ball guiding direction is used.
Any operating member may be used, but simply using the protrusion formed on the first swing member simplifies the manufacturing process of the pachinko machine.

Means 16: In means 8 to means 15,
The non-interlocking operation in the obstruction and guiding means is an operation of moving in the left-right direction above the stage.
Thus, if the direction of the non-interlocking operation in the disturbance and guide means is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the interference and guidance means, the change with respect to the winning game ball becomes complicated. , The fun of gaming is further improved.
If the obstruction and guide means are located at the left and right ends, the game ball from the game ball outlet located in the opposite direction to the position of the obstruction and guide means may be obstructed by the obstruction and guide means. As a result, the number of game balls is likely to win a specific area. On the other hand, when the obstruction and guide means are located in the center, the game ball from whichever game ball outlet is discharged is obstructed by the obstruction and guide means, and the game ball is difficult to win in a specific area. It becomes. In this way, it is possible to further change the probability that a game ball wins a specific area simply by moving the obstruction and guidance means to the left and right.

Means 17: In means 16,
The obstruction and movement of the guide means in the left-right direction and the movement of the stage are regulated so as to be in an asynchronous state.
By restricting the movement of the obstruction and guide means in the left-right direction and the movement of the stage to be asynchronous, the state of change of the game ball realized by the obstruction and guide means and the stage becomes more diversified. It is extremely difficult for the player to predict the movement of the game ball after the game ball has entered from the entrance. Therefore, the interest of the game is further improved.

Means 18: In means 8 to means 17,
The obstruction and guiding means is characterized by comprising a tip-shaped canoe.
With such a structure, the behavior of the game ball can be complicated, and the probability of winning in a specific area of the game ball guided in the vicinity of the front end of the obstruction and guide means can be increased.

Means 19: In means 13 to means 18,
In the non-special game state, the first swinging member and the second swinging member constituting the stage swing each other, and the obstruction and guide means move up and down in conjunction with the stage movement, and the stage movement. The left and right movements that are not linked to the game are executed, and when these three movements appear continuously, the state where the game ball is likely to win in a specific area and the state where it is difficult to win is made to appear continuously. And
As described above, if the stage and the obstruction / guide means move, and the obstruction / guide means has a movement that does not move in conjunction with the movement of the stage, the position change between the stage and the obstruction / guide means Since it becomes a variety of things, it is difficult for the player to predict the subsequent movement of the game ball when the game ball enters from the entrance hole in the accessory. That is, as the change to the winning game ball becomes complicated, the interest of the game is dramatically improved. In addition, the position change between the stage and the obstruction and the guide means is various, so that the game is played only when it is easy to win a specific area, and the game is stopped when it is difficult to win a specific area. It is extremely difficult to do. Therefore, the decline in the operating rate of the game machine in the pachinko hall is suppressed, and the equality between the advanced player and the beginner is not impaired.

Means 20: In means 13 to means 18,
During the special game state, the stage is stopped in the game ball stop state from the first round to the last round in the special game state, and the disturbance and guide means are stopped at or near the upper end, so that The probability that the game ball wins the specific area is configured to be higher than the probability that the game ball wins the specific area during the non-special game state, and the opening / closing member opens or closes a predetermined number of times, or the game The stage is released from the game ball stop state after a predetermined number of balls have entered from the entrance hole in the accessory, and is changed to a game ball passing state.

As described above, normally, a player has a higher expectation that a game ball will win a specific area in a special game state than an expectation that a game ball will win a specific area in a non-special game state. Therefore, as in the above configuration, if the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a special game state is higher than the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a non-special game state, the player's expectation will be betrayed. Therefore, the player can play the game in the special game state with peace of mind.
In addition, if the stage is stopped while the game ball is stopped, the number of award balls in each round is reduced, and it is possible to suppress a disadvantage to the player.
Note that the reason that the game ball parked state is released and the game ball passing state is changed to the game ball passing state after the predetermined requirement is satisfied is to guide the parked game ball to a specific area.

Means 21: In means 20,
The obstruction and guide means are stopped at an intermediate position in the left and right movement directions.
If the obstruction and guide means are stopped at an intermediate position in the left and right movement directions, the game ball can be guided to the specific area regardless of which game ball is discharged from the game ball discharge port.

Means 22: In means 13 to means 18,
In the final round during the special gaming state, the state where the first swinging member and the second swinging member constituting the stage swing each other, and the obstruction and guiding means only move up and down continuously. It is defined that the probability that a game ball wins a specific area in the final round during a special game state is lower than the probability that a game ball wins a specific area during a non-special game state. And

As described above, normally, the player does not expect the game ball to win a specific area in the final round in the special game state. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prescribe that the probability that a game ball wins a specific area in the final round during the special game state is lower than the probability that the game ball wins the specific area during the non-special game state. That's fine.
Further, such a state can be easily realized by continuously causing a state in which the two divided stages swing each other and the disturbance and guide means only move up and down.

Means 23: In means 22,
In the final round in the special gaming state, after the opening and closing member opens and closes a predetermined number of times, or after a predetermined number of game balls enter from the entrance hole in the accessory, the two divided stages swing, and The obstacle and the guide means move up and down in conjunction with the movement of the stage, and the state in which the movement in the left and right direction does not move in conjunction with the movement of the stage continuously appears, so that the game ball is placed in a specific area. It is characterized by continuously appearing a state where it is easy to win and a state where it is difficult to win.

As described in the means 22, normally, the player does not expect the game ball to win a specific area in the final round in the special game state. However, if the last round is the last round selected in the lottery, there is no problem even if the special game state is continued when the game ball wins a specific area. Accordingly, at the end of the final round, the probability of the game ball winning in a specific area is recovered, and the player is given a sense of expectation that the special game state may continue, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.
Further, such a state can be easily realized by setting the same state as the non-special game state.

Means 24: In means 10 to means 23,
A plurality of concavo-convex portions are provided at the upstream end of the second swing member in the game ball guiding direction, and the game balls are held by the recesses.
If a plurality of concave and convex portions are provided in this way, it is possible to prevent the game ball from moving while the game ball is stopped, so that it is easy to guide the game ball to the specific area. Therefore, it is possible to suppress giving the player the disadvantage that the round is not updated.

Means 25: In means 24,
A specific area guide groove is formed in the second swing member, and one end of the specific area guide groove communicates with a concave portion located substantially in the center of the concave portion, and a virtual area of the specific area guide groove. A specific region exists on the extension line.
As described above, if the specific area guide groove is formed in the second swing member and the specific area exists on the virtual extension line of the specific area guide groove, the game ball is almost surely set in the specific area. Since it can guide, it can further suppress giving a player the disadvantage that the round is not updated.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machines”) are given as gaming machines. However, in the present invention, in addition to pachinko machine winning devices, gaming machines that use a sphere to play games on a gaming board in general The prize-winning apparatus can be targeted. It should be noted that the embodiment can be appropriately changed in design without departing from the gist of the present invention.

(Configuration of front side of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened with respect to the outer frame 11. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 that is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. ing. Below, the structure of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 is demonstrated in detail separately.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum. This is because such a configuration can reduce the weight of the pachinko machine.

  On the other hand, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) from the position where the handle (game ball launching handle 18 described later) is installed as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. If the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the handle installation location side (the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the game ball launching handle is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. This is because the 18 heads and the like interfere with adjacent pachinko machines and card units (ball lending units), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, the advantages of high viscosity and high impact resistance and low cost production are exhibited.

  The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, the configuration in the game castle on the surface of the game board 30 (nails, center accessory, etc.) is shown. (Indicated by white space).

  The inner frame 12 is roughly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and an opening / closing axis about the vertical opening / closing axis on the left side of the inner frame 12 in the range above the lower tray unit 13. A front frame set 14 that is freely attached, a resin base 20 that will be described later, and a game board 30 that is attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

  The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower tray unit 13, a lower tray 15, a ball release lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 serving as a ball receiving tray is provided at substantially the center of the lower tray unit 13 and plays a role of stopping a game ball discharged from the discharge port 16 when the upper tray described later becomes full. is there. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined location on the bottom surface of the lower tray 15 is opened. The game ball stopped in the lower plate 15 can be discharged to the player's ball storage box (dollar box) through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes a game ball launching handle 18, a set handle 228, which will be described later, a launching motor 229 (see FIG. 6), and the like. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from the speaker 24 provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is supported by the lower plate 15 so as to rotate around the axis line in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) as an axis.

  Note that most of the lower dish unit 13 is molded of ABS resin in the same manner as the inner frame 12. By doing so, it is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion at the back of the lower plate are formed of flame retardant ABS resin. For this reason, this part is hard to burn.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 3) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, foreign matter (from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14) Such as a needle shape or a thin plate shape, specifically, a fraudulent act such as inserting a wire, piano wire, celluloid plate, etc.) can be prevented. Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is highly viscous and resistant to impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

  On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is provided integrally with the front frame set 14 at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15 described above). The upper tray 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper decorative frame is provided on the front decorative frame. The upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14 and is omitted. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has a structure in which the surface layer is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin.

  Here, the front frame set 14 is provided to be extended below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launching handle 18. The dimension to the lower end of the front frame set 14 (L1 in FIG. 1) is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, but is about 172 mm, which is about 30 mm smaller in the pachinko machine 10. In addition, along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (L2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced, which is about 298 mm in the existing model, for example, 261 mm in the pachinko machine 10. It has become. In such a configuration, by lowering the position of the upper plate 19, the distance between the nozzle portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 and the upper plate 19 is lent out. However, in this embodiment, a part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 is raised at the portion (left side portion) that receives the game ball from the nozzle portion (see FIG. 1). High wall 19a). Thereby, even if it is the structure which lowered the position of the upper plate 19, inconveniences, such as spilling out of a rental game ball, are eliminated. In addition, the height dimension of the high wall part 19a should just be commensurate with the down dimension of the upper plate 19, and was 25 mm in the present Example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The vertical length of the game board 30 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is 452 mm (same size as before).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 is a tenth prize opening 610, a general prize opening 600, a pair of left and right first start openings 601, an intermediate portion of these first start openings 601, and a first position provided slightly below the first start opening 601. 2 A start port 602, an electric accessory unit (center accessory) 603 provided substantially in the center of the game area, and the like. The general winning port 600, the first starting port 601, the second starting port 602, the electric accessory unit 603, etc. are disposed in the respective through holes formed by the router processing in the game board 30, respectively. 30 It is attached from the front side with wood screws or the like. The parts corresponding to the above-mentioned winning prize opening 610, the general winning opening 600, the first starting opening 601, and the second starting opening 602 are respectively the winning entry entrance entrance sensor 609, the general winning entry entrance entrance sensor 607, A first start port entrance sensor 605 and a second start port entrance sensor 606 are provided, and these sensors are connected to a main control board (main control device) to be described later through an electric wiring (not shown). When a game ball enters the winning prize opening 610, the general winning opening 600, the first starting opening 601, the second starting opening 602, and the electric accessory unit 603, each of the detection sensors (however, the electric accessory is provided). When a game ball enters the unit 603, it is detected by a later-described accessory entrance counter sensor 730), and based on the output of this detection sensor, a predetermined number of pieces are applied to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). The prize balls will be paid out.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board, which will be described later, and the main control board issues a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out, in the V zone) according to the winning situation each time. (Except in the case of the detection result of the ball-entry sensor 721) is transmitted to the payout control board. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won at various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of the winning balls one by one and then pays out one by one. Unlike the above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment electrically senses the winning of a game ball at each winning opening and immediately pays out (that is, the pachinko machine 10 abolishes the winning ball processing device). is doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly. However, the conventional “evidence ball system” may be applied to the present invention.

  In addition, a decorative member 630 having the general prize opening 600 is provided at the left and right ends of the game board 30, while the first start port 601 and the second start port 602 are provided below the game board 30. An auxiliary unit 608 is provided. Further, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 so that game balls that have not entered the various winning devices etc. are guided through the out port 36 toward a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. Further, the game board 30 is provided with a number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and a windmill having the same function.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30, and is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The played game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . In addition, since the rail unit 50 is shape | molded by adding a fluororesin, it can reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball about the back surface 50a shown in FIG. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about ¼ of the upper portion, and an outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a spherical guide passage is formed by a portion (the left portion facing) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide path between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide path again. Yes. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Accordingly, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and rebounds. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30. In this embodiment, in order to fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side. The adhesion to the game board 30 on the left side can be improved, and the ball flying of the game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbled with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted to the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobble.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50, and the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is used as a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). Play a role in guiding. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking stickers (S1 and S2 in FIG. 4) and plates such as stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 4) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the voucher can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game castle partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is more than conventional. It is much larger. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance portion is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded. As an area. Therefore, when it is referred to as a game area, the guide rail portion is not included, and the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game castle is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.
Here, the width of the gaming area is preferably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. In other words, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the game area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than in the past. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In addition, by extending the game area in the left-right direction, a plurality of nails (for guiding the game ball to the first start port 601, the second start port 602, or the entrance balls 612, 613, etc.) The guide nail) and other accessories can be variously arranged, and the behavior of the game ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of the electric accessory unit 603 can be made more interesting. In addition, since the game area is also expanded in the vertical direction, a plurality of nails, windmills, and other projections can be arranged in various ways, and the behavior of the game balls in the vertical direction in the game area can be further improved. It can be made even more interesting.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, in the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (game board 30), a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher 38 is attached. ing. The launch rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the launch rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined launch angle (launch angle). Therefore, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launch rail 61, and then into a predetermined game area through the ball guide path of the rail unit 50 as described above. Guided.

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded compared to the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised) to further launch. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than the existing one so as to ensure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the inside of the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate. 15 is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul spheres flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail 52 and drop downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail 52. However, some foul spheres fall inside the guide rail. There is also a thing that jumps to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the foul ball that has bounced up hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63, whereby all of the foul balls are reliably guided to the foul ball passage 63. The interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be fired is suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). . At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the exit of the ball on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized. In addition, the game ball launcher 38 is provided with a hitting ball basket, and the game ball is shot with the rotation of the hit ball basket around the shaft portion. Therefore, while aiming to reduce the weight of the hitting ball by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head portion of the hitting ball (on the side opposite to the shaft) is secured to ensure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end. Thereby, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting ball projecting upward, the hitting ball can be easily picked up or caught, and it is easy to adjust the hitting ball strength of the tip.

  In addition, the code | symbol 67 in FIG. 3 is the discharge port connected to the upper plate 19, and a game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through this discharge port 67. FIG. The discharge port 67 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 68 that is displaced in a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state about a rotation axis in a substantially horizontal direction. The front frame set 14 is opened from the inner frame 12. In the performance (state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 is changed from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state by an urging force of a spring or the like, and the discharge port 67 is closed so that a game ball does not spill from the discharge port 67. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball discharged toward the direction passes through the ball passage rod 69 and is discharged to the upper plate 19 without any leakage. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, the game balls in the payout passage and the like are outside the pachinko machine 10 when the front frame set 14 is opened. Inconveniences such as spilling off can be prevented.

  The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a sticker such as a stamp (S1 in FIG. 4) stretched at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be seen through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be attached from the small window 71.

  As shown in FIG. 3, support brackets 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front frame set open detection switch 90 that detects that the front frame set 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided above the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, it is output from the front frame set open detection switch 90 to the computer in the hall (in the pachinko shop). When the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 5 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The grounding of the front frame set 14 is secured.

  Here, the front frame set 14 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (so-called upper frame portion vertical width) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art with an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large electric accessory unit 603 can be arranged relatively upward. The distance between the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (so-called left and right width of the frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 5), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as apparent from comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail 51 is the left frame portion. Obscured by. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize the game ball in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the game ball in a game castle where the player mainly enjoys the game. It does n’t mean that. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance in the left-right direction with respect to the right end position is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state in the big hit game state or when the blade is opened. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks during the jackpot gaming state to notify that the jackpot gaming state is in progress. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, or the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. Note that the ball lending operation unit 120 is not required for a pachinko machine in which a game ball is directly rented from the ball lending device unit to the upper plate without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is prevented from protruding more than necessary to the front side (the front side of the paper in FIG. 1). Thus, when a game ball is lent directly to the upper plate 19 from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is discharged. An exit can be suitably located in the upper position of the top plate 19, and the game ball lent from the nose part of the said ball lending apparatus can be received by the top plate 19. FIG.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are respectively attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the window portion 101. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in the drawing. Thus, since the resin part 135 is interposed in the connection part of the reinforcement boards 132 and 133, it can prevent that a noise loops with the reinforcement boards 131-134. Further, the right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 5 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. The engaging claw 131a is formed on the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is configured to be engaged with the hole 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 is suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in the front and rear, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails configured by the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is used. The part is covered with the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the front open portion cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the game ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail, or the outer rail 52 and the glass. 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and covers the section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the dimensions and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail 52. In a state where the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side thereof is in contact with the glass 137. In a state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the game ball with the glass 137 can be prevented in most cases of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side green portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 5 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set l4). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such that the game ball spills out of the guide rail (jumps out) or gets caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 is formed that extends in an arc shape along the inner edge of the rail cover 140 and protrudes toward the front side of FIG. The ridge 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail 52 almost integrally with the rim 142 in a state of entering the guide rail when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is intruded through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the protrusion 142 in a wider range, for example along the whole region of the inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this structure, it becomes difficult to infiltrate a wire etc. in a wider range, a wire etc. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraud performed using

  Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 5 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. It comes to be installed.

(Back view of pachinko machine)
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 for each major part.
First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), various control boards are arranged so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked in front and back, A game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main control board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  On the other hand, FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the configuration of the game board 30 assembled to the inner frame 12, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 viewed from the rear. Here, the backside structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

  The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 and is not dropped by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. So that it is fixed. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated to switch between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 8 shows a locked state. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outward from the inner frame when the game board 30 is fixed. Note that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is an I-shaped fastener made of resin.

  An electric accessory unit 603 is disposed at the center of the game board 30, while an auxiliary unit 608 having a first start port 601 and a second start port 602 is disposed below the electric accessory unit 603. Yes. A back frame set (not shown) having a game ball collection mechanism is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the electric accessory unit 603, the auxiliary unit 608, and the decorative member 630. A discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached to the inner frame 12 below the game board 30. The discharge passage board 217 guides discharge balls to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed for this purpose. Accordingly, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 600 and the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215 and further discharged outside the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. In addition, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) similarly communicates with the discharge passage 218, and the game balls that have not won any prize opening are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine, and a wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19. An illegal act of causing a wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Accordingly, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending in front of the pachinko machine so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is obstructed by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult for the wire or the like to enter the game area. Actions can be prevented. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 228 denotes a set handle including a hitting ball and the like, and reference numeral 229 denotes a firing motor.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 is attached to the inner frame 12 at its right end, and its configuration is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and the support hole portions 237 for the second control board unit are formed at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting body 236. At the same time, support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two locations above. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nylatching holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit and the support bracket for the back pack unit can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 are rotational fixing tools for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a game ball paid out from a payout mechanism 352, which will be described later, is distributed to any one of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, and the discharge passage 218 in the lower right portion of the game board 30. A game ball distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245 a of the game ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245 b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245 c communicates with the discharge passage 218. As shown in FIG. 8, the game ball distribution unit 245 is a separate body from a later-described payout mechanism unit 352 (see FIG. 18) located above the game ball distribution unit 245. As shown in FIG. 8, the game ball distributing unit 245 is fastened and fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws, and inserts foreign objects from the discharge port 67 (see FIG. 3) of the upper plate 19 of the pachinko machine 10. Even if the game ball distribution unit 245 is pushed to the back side, there is no gap between the game ball distribution unit 245 and the inner frame 12, and a foreign object is inserted into the gap. It can prevent fraud.

In addition, a resin speaker box 246 for surrounding the back of the speaker 24 installed on the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12, and the speaker box 246 improves the sound quality in the low frequency range. It has been.
Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 viewed from the back. .

  The first control board unit 201 includes a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. A main control board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the like. The main control board is a substrate box 263 (covered) made of a transparent resin material or the like. (Packaging means). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the box box 263 is sealed.

  As the sealing unit 264 as the sealing means, any configuration can be applied as long as it connects the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened, but here, as shown in FIG. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by pushing a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation quickly and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. When the board box 263 is opened due to a failure of the accommodated main control board, the connection between the sealing member into which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is cut. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 263 is left in the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 263.

  In addition, the audio lamp control device 262, for example, a CPU that controls audio and lamp display in accordance with an instruction from the main control device 261 (main control board) or the display control device 45, and other audio including ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. A lamp control board is provided, and the sound lamp control board is accommodated in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the sound lamp control device 262 via the power relay board 266. It is like that.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  The main control device 261 (main control substrate) is disposed in a horizontally long orientation on one substrate mounting surface 252 and the audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control substrate) is vertically long on the other substrate mounting surface 253. It is arranged in the direction of. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 12 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and the enlargement of the control board can be coped with favorably. Also, each control device can be installed efficiently. In addition, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the electric accessory unit 603 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty. .

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the board mounting surface 252 for the main control board has laterally long through holes 254 formed at two left and right positions. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main controller 261 is provided with a rotating fixture 267 at two positions on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged in a state where it floats as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. The main controller 261 opens the back pack unit 203 with the axis of the backpack unit 203 as the axis, opens the first control board unit 201 with the axis of the axis, and then opens the first control board unit 201 (the board mounting surface 252). Since the fixing tool 267 cannot be removed unless the lock 267 is unlocked from the back side, a deterrent effect such as removal of the substrate can be expected. The board mounting surface 252 for the main control board is provided with grid-like ribs 255 on the back surface.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 12 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported so that it can be opened and closed. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. For example, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202. However, FIG. 16 shows a state in which the card unit connection board 314 is removed from the mounting base 301 for convenience.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are provided with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. Dispensing of balls and rental balls is controlled. The launch control device 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply device 313 generates and outputs a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material, respectively. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means) so that they cannot be opened. Thus, the substrate box 315 is sealed.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse so that the ball jam is eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 15 and the like. By inserting these support shafts 305 into the support hole portion 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is fitted into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352. FIG. 18 shows a front view of the back pack unit 203 and FIG. 19 shows an exploded perspective view thereof. Show.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the electric accessory unit (center accessory) 603 (however, in this embodiment) Then, the sound lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the display control device 45 and the like inside.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is arranged vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 and the like shown in FIG.

  The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. That is, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 20, the tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having a long bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving part 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the game ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. In addition, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game balls are divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . Thereby, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Accordingly, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being bitten and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided. By removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 18 and 19, the payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and takes in the main power from outside. The power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 18 and the like, and the support shaft 385 is inserted into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and a locking hole 387 is provided at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the tightened hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 18, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame opening detection switch 388 to the computer for the inside of the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

As shown in FIG. 8, the back pack unit 203 is detachably attached to the back surface of the inner frame 12 by a fastening hole 240, a ny latch 386, and a fixture 241. Since the fixture 241 is also used in this way, the back pack unit 203 is prevented from being detached from the inner frame 12 due to the weight of the game ball supplied to the tank 355.
(Large frame configuration on the front side of the electric accessory unit)
A large frame configuration on the front side of the electric accessory unit will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a front view of the electric accessory unit.

  In the same manner as the general prize opening 600, the electric accessory unit 603 receives a winning prize hole 610 (so-called top hole) for paying out a corresponding number of winning balls, a symbol display unit 611 capable of displaying symbols and the like, and blades 614 and 615. , The entrance 612, 613 in the role, the character body 616 imitating that the player is rowing a canoe, the V zone 617, and the lost zone 618, 619 provided adjacent to both sides of the V zone 617. , A stage 620 for guiding the game balls won from the entrance 612, 613 in the role to the V zone 617 and the lost zones 618, 619, and the like. The V zone 617 corresponds to the “specific area” in the present invention. When a game ball wins the V zone 617, the normal game state is changed to the big hit game state, and the next time in the big hit game state. The round will continue.

  The blades 614 and 615 are driven by a solenoid 939 of a blade driving device 732, which will be described later, and reciprocate between a posture indicated by a solid line and a posture indicated by a two-dot chain line (in FIG. 5, the rotation in the D1 direction and the D2 direction). It is configured to open and close the entrance balls 612 and 613 in the accessory.

  Here, when the game ball PB enters the first start port 601, the blades 614 and 615 release the minute time (for example, about 0.4 seconds) only once, while the second start When the game ball PB wins in the mouth 602, the blades 614 and 615 hold a minute time break (for example, about 0.6 seconds) and release the minute time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) twice. As described above, a profit state (open state) that is more advantageous to the player is awarded in the case of winning the second start opening 602 than in the case of winning the first start opening 601. .

  Then, when the game ball PB enters from the entrances 612, 613 in the role at the time of opening, the game ball discharge port 975, through the first game ball guide passage 755 and the second game ball guide passage 756 described later. It is discharged from 976 to stage 620. Thereafter, the game ball PB slides down on the stage 620 and enters the V zone 617 or the lost zones 618 and 619. At this time, if the game ball PB enters the V zone 617, a special game (bonus) advantageous to the player is given, whereas if the game ball PB enters the lose zone 618, 619, no special game is given. It has a configuration.

(Gameability of the present invention)
First, before describing the specific structure, the game playability of the present invention will be described below with reference to Table 1 and FIGS. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where a game ball is very likely to win the V zone, FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where the game ball is likely to win the V zone, and FIG. 24 is a case where the game ball is difficult to win the V zone. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where a game ball is extremely difficult to win the V zone.

(1) The function of each member will be briefly described.
B: An obstruction and guide member (canoe section described later) that prevents the game ball PB discharged from the game ball discharge port e from being guided to the V zone d. While freely rotating in the vertical direction (B1 and B2 directions in FIGS. 22 (a) to 25 (a)) around the axis h, the drive means (not shown) is set in the left / right direction (see FIG. 22 (b) to B7 and B8 directions in FIG. 25 (b). The origin position with respect to the obstruction and the vertical movement of the guide member is that the tip is at the upper end position, and the origin position with respect to the left and right movement is an intermediate position in the left-right direction. Further, the disturbance and the vertical movement of the guide member are linked (dependent) with the movement of the following stage.

C: a stage, which is composed of a first swing plate and a second swing plate described below. Note that the origin position with respect to the vertical movement of the stage is that the first swing plate is at the upper end position and the second swing plate is at the lower end position (that is, the game ball PB is placed at the tip of the second swing plate c2). It must be possible to stop.
C1: A first rocking plate, which is rotated in the vertical direction (B3 and B4 directions in FIGS. 22 (a) to 25 (a)) around an axis f by a driving means (not shown). A push-up projection j that pushes up the obstruction and guide member b is provided at the rear side end.
C2: a second swing plate, which is rotated in the vertical direction (directions B5 and B6 in FIGS. 22A to 25A) about the axis g by a driving means (not shown).
・ E1, e2: Game ball outlet

(2) Next, the basic posture will be described in order from the case where the probability that the game ball PB enters the V zone d is high.
(I) The obstruction and guide member b is located at the left end (or right end), and the stage c is in the game ball stationary state (the first swing plate c1 swings in the B4 direction, and the second swing plate c2 Is in a state of swinging in the B4 direction, and the game ball PB can temporarily stop at the stage c). Further, since the stage c is in the game ball stationary state, the obstruction and guide member b is pushed up in the B1 direction by the push-up protrusion j of the first swing plate c1, and the tip of the obstruction and guide member b is lifted upward. This is a state (the state shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B).

  In this case, since the front end of the obstruction and guide member b is lifted upward, in the vicinity of the front end portion of the obstruction and guide member b, between the lower surface of the obstruction and guide member b and the first swing plate c1. A space having an interval larger than the diameter of the game ball PB is generated. Therefore, the game ball PB discharged from the right game ball discharge port e2 hits the disturbance and guide member b and is guided in the direction of the V zone d. May also be guided in the V zone d direction. For this reason, the area where the game ball PB discharged from the game ball discharge port e2 has a possibility of being guided to the V zone d (hereinafter referred to as the V zone inducible area) is very large (hatching in FIG. 22B). portion).

  Further, since the stage c is in the game ball stop state, the game ball PB is temporarily stopped at the stage c. Therefore, since the momentum of the game ball PB is destroyed at this stage, if the stage c subsequently changes to the game ball passing state (the state shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B), the game ball The sliding speed of PB becomes slow. As a result, the game ball PB stopped at the center of the stage c will almost certainly win the V zone d. Therefore, also from this point, there is a high possibility that the game ball PB is guided to the V zone d. The same applies to the case of (II) below.

However, since the game ball PB discharged from the left game ball discharge port e1 hits the obstruction and guide member b and is hardly guided in the V zone d direction, the game ball discharged from the game ball discharge port e1. The VB navigable region of PB becomes narrow (hatched portion in FIG. 22B).
(II) The obstruction and guide member b is located in the center, the stage c is in a game ball stationary state, and the tip of the obstruction and guide member b is lifted upward (FIG. 23 (a) ( b)).

  Also in this case, as in the case of (I) above, in the vicinity of the tip of the obstruction and guide member b, the diameter of the game ball PB is between the lower surface of the obstruction and guide member b and the first swing plate c1. A space having a large interval is generated. Therefore, the game ball PB discharged from the left game ball discharge port e1 may be guided in the V zone d direction by passing between the obstruction and the lower surface of the guide member b and the first swing plate c1. For this reason, the V zone inducible region is large. (The hatched portion in FIG. 23B). The same applies to the game ball PB discharged from the right game ball discharge port e2.

However, the total area of the V zone inducible region is smaller than in the case of (I).
(III) The obstruction and guide member b is located at the left end (or right end), and the stage c is in the state of passing the game ball (the first swing plate c1 swings in the B3 direction, and the second swing plate c2 Is in a state of swinging in the B4 direction and the game ball PB passes through the stage c). Further, since the stage c is in the game ball passing state, the obstruction and guide member b is not pushed up in the B1 direction by the push-up protrusion j of the first swing plate c1, and the tip of the obstruction and guide member b is lifted. No state (state shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B).

  In this case, since the front end of the obstruction and guide member b is not lifted upward, the vicinity of the front end of the obstruction and guide member b is between the lower surface of the obstruction and guide member b and the first swing plate c1. A space having an interval larger than the diameter of the game ball PB does not occur. Therefore, the game ball PB discharged from the right game ball discharge port e2 may be guided in the V zone d direction only when it hits the obstruction and the guide member b. For this reason, the V zone inducible region of the game ball PB discharged from the game ball discharge port e2 is very small (hatched portion in FIG. 24B).

  Further, since the stage c is in the game ball passing state, the momentum of the game ball PB is not destroyed, and the game ball PB is more difficult to enter the V zone d.

  The game ball PB discharged from the left game ball discharge port e1 hardly hits the obstruction and guide member b and is guided in the V zone d direction. Therefore, the game ball discharged from the game ball discharge port e1. There is almost no PB V zone navigable area.

Further, unlike the cases (I) and (II), the end of a line segment (portion represented by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 23) constituting the outer frame of the V zone inducible region is the second swing plate c2. Is located at the end of the first swing plate c1 in the case of (I) and (II) above, and in the case of (I) and (II) above. This is because the game ball PB is stopped by the second swing plate, whereas in the case of (III), it passes through the stage c and is directly guided to the V zone d. The same applies to the following (IV).
(IV) The obstruction and guide member b is located in the center, the stage c is in the game ball passing state, and the tip of the obstruction and guide member b is not lifted upward (FIG. 25 (a) ( b)).

  Also in this case, as in the case of (III) above, in the vicinity of the front end of the obstruction and guide member b, the diameter of the game ball PB is between the lower surface of the obstruction and guide member b and the first swing plate c1. However, a space having a large interval does not occur. Therefore, there is almost no case where the game balls PB discharged from the left and right game ball discharge ports e1 are guided in the V zone d direction. For this reason, the game ball V zone guideable area discharged from the game ball discharge ports e1 and e2 is extremely small. (The hatched portion in FIG. 25B).

From the above, the total area of the V zone inducible region is extremely small.
(3) Further, in the actual game, the case where the probability that the game ball PB enters the V zone d is high, the case where it is low, and the middle of these will be described (see Table 1).

[In case of high probability]
Appears in the jackpot game state (excluding the final round). A specific state is a state in which the states (2) and (II) are continued.
Therefore, the probability that the game ball PB enters the V zone d increases.

[In case of medium probability]
Appears in a normal gaming state (a state that is not a jackpot gaming state) and a jackpot gaming state (after the end of the final round). A specific state is a state in which the states (I), (II), (III), and (IV) in (2) appear sequentially.
Therefore, the probability that the game ball PB enters the V zone d is moderate.

[Low probability]
Appears in the jackpot game state (until the end of the final round). The specific state is a state in which the states (II) and (IV) in (2) appear sequentially.
Therefore, the probability that the game ball PB enters the V zone d is extremely low.

(Schematic configuration of the electric accessory unit)
Next, the configuration of the back side of the electric accessory unit 603 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 is a perspective view when the electric accessory unit is viewed obliquely from the front, FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A1-A1 in FIG. 26, and FIG. 28 is an exploded view of the electric accessory unit 603 from the oblique front. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view when the electric accessory unit 603 is disassembled and viewed obliquely from the rear.

  The electric accessory unit 603 includes a base 700 provided with a center window 701 and a winning prize opening 610, blades 614 and 615 fixed to the rotating shafts 702 and 703, and front decorations 704, 705 and 706 fixed to the base 700. 707, a window frame 708, a game ball 710 that is fitted and fixed to the base 700 and entered the game winning hole 610, a detection signal 710 that outputs a detection signal, the reinforcing plates 711, 712, and 713, the design A display unit mounting plate 714 for mounting the display unit 611, a cover 715 for protecting the symbol display unit 611, a V zone entrance sensor 721 for outputting a signal when a game ball entering the V zone 617 is detected, and the V zone A ball sensor mounting plate 722 for mounting the ball sensor 721, a decorative wall 723, 724, a decorative plate 725, a guide path component 726, When a game ball that has been fitted into the inner passage constituting member 726 and entered the V zone 617 is detected, a passing signal is output, and the character entrance sphere count sensor 730, the character body 616, and the back side of the guide passage constituting member 726 are output. A lid 731 for preventing the game ball from spilling, a blade driving device 732 for driving the blades 614 and 615, a stage driving device 733 for driving the stage 620, and the character body A character body driving device 734 for driving 616, transparent plates 735, 736, spacers 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, a back plate 750, relay boards 751, 752, etc., and these members are made of metal screws. Etc. (not shown).

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 50, the guide passage constituting member 726 guides the game balls that have entered the entrance balls 612, 613 to the inside entrance count sensor 730. A guide passage 727, a second game ball guide passage 755 that guides the game ball PB that has passed through the in-item entrance count sensor 730 to the stage 620, and a game ball that has entered the top entrance 610 is a ball discharge path. And a third game ball guide passage 756 for guiding the game.

  Further, the rotating shafts 702 and 703 fixed to the blades 614 and 615 are formed in the through holes 760 and 761 formed in the base body 700 and the lid body 731, respectively, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50. The through holes 762 and 763 are inserted and connected to the blade driving device 732. The reinforcing plate 711 and the decorative plate 725 are formed with cutouts 770 and 771 and cutouts 772 and 773 to prevent the rotating shafts 702 and 703 from hitting the reinforcing plate 711 and the decorative plate 725, respectively. ing.

(Specific configuration of stage and stage driving device)
Specific configurations of the stage 620 and the stage driving device 733 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 30 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the game ball is stopped on the stage, FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the game ball is passing through the stage, and FIG. 32 is a side view showing the main part of FIG. 33 is a side view showing the main part of FIG. 31, FIGS. 34 and 35 are explanatory views showing the relationship between the V zone guide groove and the game ball, FIG. 36 is a perspective view showing a modification of the stage, and FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A2-A2 in FIG. 36, FIG. 38 is a perspective view showing a defect of a modified example of the stage, FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view when the modified example of the stage is further modified, and FIG. FIG. 41 is a perspective view showing a state where the game ball is stopped on the stage, FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing a state where the game ball is stopped after the stage is swung once, and FIG. It is a side view for demonstrating the other modification.

  The stage 620 includes a first swing plate 800 and a second swing plate 801 that can swing. At the position where the first swing plate 800 and the second swing plate 801 face each other, a concave and convex portion 806 and a concave and convex portion 807 having the same shape are formed, and the concave portion of the first swing plate 800 is formed. And the convex part of the second rocking plate 801 and the convex part of the first rocking plate 800 and the concave part of the second rocking plate 801 are arranged to face each other. The concave portion of the second swing plate 801 is composed of five concave portions, and the concave portion includes a central concave portion 808b and an outer concave portion 808a other than the central concave portion 808b.

  In addition, a slight gap is formed between the uneven portion 806 and the uneven portion 807 so that the rotation of the first swing plate 800 and the second swing plate 801 is not restricted. It is configured.

  The color of both the rocking plates 800 and 801 is blue. This is because a character body 616, which will be described later, is imitating a player who is rowing a canoe, and is therefore more realistic by reminding the river or the sea. However, the color of both the rocking plates 800 and 801 is not limited to blue, and may be white, black, or the like. Further, polycarbonate resin is used as the material of both the swing plates 800 and 801. Therefore, the strength and the durability are high, and the game ball PB slides smoothly and the game ball PB rolls or slides smoothly.

  A V-zone guide groove 803 is formed at the center of the second swing plate 801. The V zone guide groove 803 has a concave portion 808b at the center of the concave and convex portion 807 as a start end 803a and an end portion of the second swing plate 801 as a terminal end 803b. A V zone 617 is arranged.

  In the normal gaming state (a state other than the big hit gaming state), the stage 620 is driven by a stage driving device 733, which will be described later, so that the first swinging plate 800 and the second swinging plate 801 swing and the game ball is stopped. The structure (state shown in FIG. 32) and the game ball passing state (state shown in FIG. 33) appear alternately.

  On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state, an operation stop signal is output to the stage driving device 733, the stage 620 stops at the gaming ball stop position, and the gaming ball PB is stopped on the stage 620 (FIGS. 30 and 32). When a predetermined number or more of the game balls PB have won, or when the opening and closing of the blades 614 and 615 have been completed a predetermined number of times, the game ball has passed (the state shown in FIGS. 31 and 33). The game ball PB is guided to the lost zones 618 and 619 provided adjacent to the V zone 617 and the V zone 617.

  As described above, the game ball stop state appears in the jackpot game state for the following reason. That is, in the so-called second type of pachinko machine as in this embodiment, it is stipulated that when the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 during each round, the game immediately shifts to the next round. For this reason, at the beginning of each round, the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 (for example, the first or second game ball PB entered from the in-game entrance 612, 613 enters the V zone 617. (Winning) reduces the number of prize balls in the round, and disadvantages the player. Therefore, as described above, when the game ball is stopped in the big hit game state, the game ball PB is temporarily stopped on the stage 620 and then guided to the V zone 617. It is because it can suppress that a ball | bowl decreases and it gives a disadvantage to a player.

  Here, the groove width L3 of the V zone guide groove 803 (see FIG. 34) is desirably restricted so that the game ball PB does not contact the bottom surface 803c of the V zone guide groove 803. This is because when the game ball PB is in contact with the bottom surface 803c of the V zone guide groove 803 (groove width L4 is increased as shown in FIG. 35), the game ball PB wobbles in the left-right direction, and the game ball PB is accurately This is because it is not possible to guide to the V zone 617.

  Furthermore, simply by forming the V zone guide groove 803 in the second swing plate 801, the stage 620 is moved from the state where the game balls PB1 and PB2 are stopped on the stage 620 (see FIGS. 30 and 32). When PB1 and PB2 change to the passing state, there is no problem when the game ball PB2 advances in the E1 direction, but when the game ball PB2 advances in the E2 direction, it is guided to the V zone guide groove 803. There may be a problem that the game ball PB1 may not be guided to the V zone 617 due to interference with the game ball PB1. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, a convex portion (height L5≈0.5 mm) 805 is formed on the second swing plate 801, and a V-zone guide groove 803 is formed on the convex portion 805. A structure may be used. This is because such a structure is restricted by the side wall of the convex portion 805 and can prevent the game ball PB2 from rolling toward the game ball PB1, so that both the game balls PB1 and PB2 do not interfere with each other, and the V zone This is because the game ball PB1 is reliably guided toward the V zone 617 by the guide groove 803.

  However, as shown in FIG. 38, when the game ball PB discharged from the game ball discharge port 976 is directed directly toward the V zone guide groove 803 (when the stage 620 is in the game ball passing state). In some cases, it is difficult to reach the V-zone guide groove 803 due to being obstructed by the side wall of the convex portion 805. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39, if the side wall of the convex portion 805 is inclined, it is possible to suppress the interference between the two game balls PB1 and PB2, and to prevent the side wall of the convex portion 805 from being disturbed. This brings about an effect that the game ball PB discharged from the game ball discharge port 976 (same when discharged from the game ball discharge port 975) can easily reach the V zone guide groove 803.

  Further, in the vicinity of the game ball discharge port 975, 976 in the first swing plate 800, a baffle projection 812 for reducing the momentum of the game ball PB discharged from the game ball discharge port 975, 976, and a first swing A push-up protrusion 813 capable of pushing up the canoe portion of the character body 616 in accordance with the swing of the plate 800 is formed. The canopy portion of the character body 616 is pushed up by the push-up protrusion 813 so that the game ball PB can easily enter the V zone 617, or the canoe portion of the character body 616 is not pushed up by the push-up protrusion 813. It is possible to produce a state where it is difficult for the game ball PB to enter the zone 617. Details will be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a hole 815 that penetrates through the first swing plate 800 is formed at a substantially central portion of the first swing plate 800. The hole 815 includes a support shaft. 816 is inserted. In this way, the first swing plate 800 is pivotally supported, and the first swing plate 800 can swing around the support shaft 816. On the other hand, a hole 818 that penetrates the second swing plate 801 is formed in the vicinity of the front end portion of the second swing plate 801, and a support shaft 819 is inserted through the hole 818. Thus, the second swing plate 801 is pivotally supported, and the second swing plate 801 can swing around the support shaft 819. Further, a convex portion 820 is formed integrally with the first swing plate 800 on the lower surface of the first swing plate 800, and a guide groove 821 is formed on the convex portion 820, while the second swing plate 820 is formed. A convex portion 822 is formed integrally with the second swing plate 801 on the lower surface of the plate 801, and a guide groove 823 is formed in the convex portion 822.

  The stage driving device 733 includes a motor 830, and a rotating body 832 is fixed to a rotating shaft 831 of the motor 830 with a screw (not shown). The rotating body 832 is integrated with the mounting plate 834 in an eccentric state with respect to the disk-shaped stage position detection wheel 833, the disk-shaped mounting plate 834, and the rotating shaft 831 of the motor 830 in order from the motor 830 side. And an eccentric shaft 835 provided. The eccentric shaft 835 is inserted into a long hole 836 formed in the rotating plate 837 with some play.

  The rotating plate 837 is supported by a support shaft 840 and has a structure capable of rotating about the support shaft 840. On the other hand, a protrusion 838 that gently fits into the guide groove 821 is provided at a position on the rotation plate 837 facing the guide groove 821 of the first swing plate 800, and the second swing on the rotation plate 837. At a position facing the guide groove 823 of the plate 801, a protrusion 839 that fits gently into the guide groove 823 is provided.

  With such a structure, when the motor 830 rotates, the eccentric shaft 835 provided eccentric to the rotation shaft 831 of the motor 830 rotates, so that the rotation plate 837 rotates about the support shaft 840. To do. Accordingly, the protrusions 838 and 839 of the rotating plate 837 are also rotated, so that the relative positions of the protrusions 838 and 839 in the guide grooves 821 and 823 are changed. As a result, the first swing plate 800 and the second swing plate 801 swing about the support shafts 816 and 819, so that the game ball can be stopped on the stage 620 (the state shown in FIG. The state may be referred to as an origin position), or a state in which a game ball is passing through the stage 620 (the state of FIG. 33) can be changed.

  The stage position detection wheel 833 has a large diameter portion 833a and a small diameter portion 833b, and the position of the stage position detection wheel 833 is detected by the stage position detection sensor 841. Specifically, when the rotation shaft 831 of the motor 830 is rotating in the clockwise direction (the arrow F direction in FIGS. 32 and 33), the large diameter portion 833a of the stage position detection wheel 833 is changed to the small diameter portion 833b. At the changing position (state of FIG. 32), it is detected that the game ball PB can be stopped on the stage 620, while the stage position detecting wheel 833 is changed from the small diameter portion 833b to the large diameter portion 833a ( In the state of FIG. 33, it can be detected that the game ball PB passes through the stage 620.

  The stage driving device 733 is fixed to the housing 850 by screws (not shown), and the support shaft 816 of the first swing plate 800 and the support shaft 819 of the second swing plate 801 are connected to the housing. Locked by locking plates 851 and 852 provided outside the body 850. The locking plates 851 and 852 are fixed to the housing 850 with screws (not shown).

  Further, in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 40, normally, the game ball discharge port 975 located on the left side of the stage 620 and the game ball discharge port 976 located on the right side of the stage 620 are substantially equally played. Since the ball PB is discharged, the game balls PB are evenly stopped on the stage 620. However, the game ball PB is discharged only from one game ball discharge port (for example, the right game ball discharge port 976) according to the timing at which the game ball PB wins the bonus ball entrance holes 612 and 613, etc. As shown in FIG. 41, the game ball PB may be biased and stopped only in one direction, and the game ball PB may not be stopped in the recess 808b communicating with the V zone guide groove 803. However, even in such a case, the number of game balls PB that slide down from the stage 620 by one swing of the stage 620 is often about two rows (PB10 to PB13 in FIG. 143). The game balls PB (PB 14 to PB 16) slide on the stage 620 again and are stopped in the concave portion of the second swing plate 801. Therefore, the game ball PB may be stopped in the recess 808b communicating with the V zone guide groove 803 due to the movement of the game ball PB again (see FIG. 42). As a result, it is possible to increase the round update rate due to the game ball PB winning the V zone 617 and to create a state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, with the stage 620 having the above structure, as shown in FIG. 43, the angle θ1 between the bottom surface 800a of the first swing plate 800 and the guide groove 821, and the bottom surface 801a of the second swing plate 801 and the guide. Since the swing angle of the first swing plate 800 or the second swing plate 801 can be changed simply by changing the angle θ <b> 2 with the groove 822, the design can be changed easily.

  Further, in this embodiment, the swing cycle of the stage 620 is defined to be 26 times / minute, but is not limited to this value.

(Structure of V zone opening / closing plate drive)
The structure of the V zone opening / closing plate driving device will be described below with reference to FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 44, and FIG. 44 is a perspective view of the V-zone opening / closing plate driving device, FIG. 45 is a view of the vicinity of the V-zone opening / closing plate, FIG. 44 (a) is a front view, and FIG. It is A4 arrow directional cross-sectional view.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, a V zone opening / closing plate driving device 860 for driving a V zone opening / closing plate 866 that opens and closes the V zone 617 is fixed to the casing 850. The V zone opening / closing plate driving device 860 includes a solenoid 862 as shown in FIG. The solenoid 862 is provided with a drive plate 863 that moves in the G1 direction when the solenoid 862 is OFF and moves in the G2 direction when the solenoid 862 is ON. A hole 863a is provided near the tip of the drive plate 863. Yes. In this hole 863a, a protrusion 864b formed on a rotating plate 864 that is rotatable about a shaft 864a is rotatably inserted. The rotating plate 864 is pivoted by being sandwiched between a housing 850 (see FIGS. 30 and 31) and a stop plate 865, whereby the rotating plate 864 is clockwise (H1 direction in FIG. 44). ) And counterclockwise (H2 direction in FIG. 44).

  A long hole 864c is formed on the rotating plate 864 opposite to the protrusion 864b (on the opposite side of the shaft 864a), and the protrusion 866a of the V zone opening / closing plate 866 is formed in the long hole 864c. It fits. The V zone opening / closing plate 866 can move in the J1 direction and the J2 direction (direction parallel to the G1 direction and the G2 direction) in FIG. 43 according to the rotation of the rotation plate 864. For these reasons, when the V zone closing signal is output to the solenoid 862, the solenoid 862 is turned on, the drive plate 863 moves in the G2 direction, and the rotation plate 864 rotates in the H2 direction. The V zone opening / closing plate 866 moves in the J2 direction, and the V zone 617 is closed. On the other hand, when the V zone open signal is output from the control unit to the solenoid 862, the solenoid 862 is turned off, the drive plate 863 moves in the G1 direction, and the rotation plate 864 rotates in the H1 direction. The V zone opening / closing plate 866 moves in the J1 direction to open the V zone 617.

  The position of the V zone opening / closing plate 866 in the V zone 617 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45A is a front view of the V zone 617, and FIG. 45B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A4-A4 of FIG. 45A.

  As shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, the V zone opening / closing plate 866 is located below the upper end 617a of the V zone 617, and the distance between the upper end 617a of the V zone 617 and the upper surface of the V zone opening / closing plate 866. L6 is configured to be larger than the radius of the game ball PB. Thereby, when the game ball PB located on the stage 620 in the big hit game state rolls down in the V zone 617 direction, the game ball PB is securely held on the V zone opening / closing plate 866 in the V zone 617. It becomes possible to leave.

Here, the V zone opening / closing plate 866 is configured to open the V zone 617 and detect the game ball PB by the V zone entrance sensor 721 provided in the back direction of the V zone 617 in the normal gaming state. The On the other hand, in the jackpot gaming state, the V zone 617 is closed at the beginning of the round (solid line state in FIG. 45), while the V zone 617 is opened at the end of the round (virtual line state in FIG. 45). This prevents the transition to the next round due to the game ball PB being detected by the V-zone entry sensor 721 at the beginning of the round, and ensures that the game ball PB is received by the V-zone entry sensor 721 at the end of the round. This is to make a smooth transition to the next round after being detected.
(Structure of character body and character body driving device)
The structure of the character body and the character body driving device will be described below with reference to FIGS. 46 is a perspective view when the character body is viewed from the right front side, FIG. 47 is a perspective view when the character body is viewed from the right back side, and FIG. 48 is an explanation when the character body axis is attached to the lid body. 49, FIG. 49 is an exploded perspective view when the electric accessory unit is disassembled and viewed from the right front, FIG. 50 is an exploded perspective view when the electric accessory unit is disassembled and viewed from the right rear, and FIG. FIG. 52 is an enlarged rear view of the sliding plate, and FIG. 53 is an explanatory view of the guide hole.

  The character body 616 is made of a polycarbonate resin. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the character body 616 includes a canoe portion 900 having a tapered tip and a substantially semicircular shape, and a character portion 901 that performs a motion of stroking the canoe portion 900. Become. As described above, the tip of the canoe portion 900 is tapered and substantially semicircular, the behavior of the game ball PB is complicated, and the winning probability of the game ball PB guided near the tip portion to the V zone 617 is determined. Is to increase The tip of the canoe 900 is inclined upward by about 25 degrees from the horizontal plane. Thereby, since the lower space of the canoe part 900 becomes large, passage of the game ball PB becomes easy. The canoe portion 900 and the character portion 901 are attached to a shaft 902 that is pivotally supported by a lid 731. A structure for attaching the shaft 902 to the lid 731 will be described with reference to FIG. Two protrusions 910 and 911 are provided on the lid body 731. A cylindrical groove 903 having a slightly larger diameter than the diameter of the shaft 902 is formed in the protrusion 910 located above the protrusion 910, 911, while the diameter of the shaft 902 is formed in the protrusion 911 located below. A substantially U-shaped groove 904 that is slightly wider is formed, and one end of the shaft 902 is disposed in each of the two grooves 903 and 904. In this state, a lid 905 is disposed in the opening of the substantially U-shaped groove 904, and the lid 905 and the protrusion 911 are fixed by screws 906. With such a structure, the shaft 902 can be easily attached to the lid 731. In FIG. 48, reference numeral 907 denotes a partition plate, which separates the canoe portion 900 and the character portion 901 from each other. The character portion 901 is disposed between the partition plate 907 and the protrusion 910, and the canoe portion 900 is disposed between the partition plate 907 and the protrusion 911. Reference numeral 908 denotes a through hole, and the shaft 902 passes through the through hole 908.

  As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the character portion 901 has a character support member 912, while the canoe portion 900 has a canoe support member 913. The character support member 912 and the canoe support member 913 rotate. The shaft 902 is inserted through the two support members 912 and 913 in a state where it can.

  A character main body 915 is fixed to the character support member 912 with a screw (not shown), and a canoe main body 916 is pivotally supported on the canoe support member 913 so as to be able to rotate in the vertical direction. In this pivotal support, the canoe main body 916 is provided so as to have some play with respect to the canoe support member 913. For this reason, the canoe body 916 has a structure that can slightly rotate in the left-right direction with respect to the canoe support member 913. With such a configuration, when the game ball PB hits the canoe main body 916, the canoe main body 916 is slightly rotated, so that the advantage that the game ball PB easily enters the V zone 617 is exhibited. In particular, as will be described later, when the game ball PB is discharged only from one game ball discharge port 976 and the game ball PB stops only on the stage 620 on the game ball discharge port 976 side (see FIG. 41), Meaningful.

  In addition, the vertical rotation angle of the canoe body 916 relative to the canoe support member 913 is more than the rotation limit (vertical limit) by the push-up protrusion 813 provided on the first swing plate 800 of the stage 620. It has a movable structure. With this configuration, the game ball PB is prevented from being caught between the stage 620 and the canoe body 916. As described above, the stage 620 and the canoe unit 900 are made of polycarbonate resin in which the game ball PB is slippery. Therefore, the game ball PB is not easily sandwiched between the stage 620 and the canoe body 916. The game ball PB is less likely to be caught. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a state where the game must be interrupted during the game.

  Furthermore, an upper connection member 917 for power transmission, which is integrally formed with the character support member 912, is provided on the back side of the character support member 912. The upper connection member 917 has a tip that rotates with respect to the upper connection member 917. A movable spacer 918 is attached by a screw 919. Further, below the upper connecting member 917 on the back surface of the character support member 912, an arm portion 920 that imitates a canoe with an oar is fixed by a screw 921 so as to be rotatable. The arm portion 920 is formed with a protrusion 925 disposed in a groove (described later) formed in the lid body 731.

  On the other hand, a lower connection member 922 for power transmission integrally formed with the canoe support member 913 is provided on the back side of the canoe support member 913, and the tip of the lower connection member 922 rotates with respect to the lower connection member 922. A spacer 923 is attached by a screw 924 so as to be movable.

  49 and 50, the lid 731 has an opening 930 through which the upper connecting member 917 is inserted, and an opening for preventing the movement of the arm 920 from being restricted. 931 and an opening 932 through which the lower connecting member 922 is inserted. Further, on the front side of the lid 731, the falling speed of the game ball PB passing through the second game ball guide passage 756 with the second game ball guide passage 755 of the guide passage constituting member 726 closed with the lid 731 is set. A baffle projection 935 is provided for reduction. On the other hand, on the back side of the lid 731, a blade driving device 732 (described later) that rotates the blades 614, 615 to open / close the accessory entry balls 612, 613 is fixed by screws (not shown). ing.

  A character body driving device 734 is provided on the back side of the lid 731, and the character body driving device 734 includes a relay board 961 and a driving board 962. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (a driving substrate is omitted), a motor 963 is fixed to the driving substrate 962, and a gear 964 is attached to the motor 963. The gear 964 meshes with the gear 980. A character body position detection wheel 981 (described later) is formed on the back side of the gear 980, and a power transmission disk 965 is integrated with the gear 980 on the front side of the gear 980. Is formed. Accordingly, the drive of the motor 963 is transmitted to the power transmission disk 965 via the gear 964 and the gear 980, and the character body position detection wheel 981 rotates integrally with the gear 980. The position can be detected. Note that the rotational speed of the power transmission disk 965 can be changed by changing the gear ratio between the gear 964 and the gear 980.

  As shown in FIG. 49, a first drive member 966 for drive transmission is formed near the periphery of the power transmission disk 965. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, a sliding plate 967 that can slide along a guide groove 968 formed in the relay substrate 961 is disposed on the back side of the relay substrate 961. As shown in FIG. 52, the sliding plate 967 is formed with a linear guide groove 970 and a guide hole 971 having a shape in which a linear portion and an inclined portion are combined. The first drive member 966 of the power transmission disk 965 is slidably fitted into the guide groove 970, and the sliding plate 967 moves up and down as the power transmission disk 965 rotates (see FIG. 52, P1 direction and P2 direction). That is, the first drive member 966 and the guide groove 970 change the rotational motion to a linear motion.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the shape of the guide hole 971 specifically includes three straight portions 971a, 971b, and 971c, and inclined portions 971d and 971e that connect the three straight portions 971a to 971c. It has a combined shape. The straight portions 971a, 971b, and 971c extend in the vertical direction and have substantially the same length. The linear portions 971a, 971b, and 971c are arranged so as to be shifted in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the linear portion 971b is arranged in the middle of the linear portions 971a and 971c in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. With this configuration, the straight portion 971a (when viewed from the front, the canoe portion 900 faces the left side and the character portion 901 faces the right), and the straight portion 971b (when viewed from the front, the canoe portion 900 and In a state where the character portion 901 faces the front), the straight portion 971c (a state where the canoe portion 900 faces the right side and the character portion 901 faces the left side when viewed from the front), and each posture is in a certain amount of time. The movement between these postures is quickly executed by the inclined portions 971d and 971e.

  Further, a rotating arm 972 that rotates about a shaft 973 is provided on the front side of the driving substrate 962, and holes 972a and 972b are provided at both ends of the rotating arm 972. Spacers 918 and 923 provided on the character body 616 are inserted into the holes 972a and 972b, respectively. As a result, the character body 616 operates in accordance with the movement of the rotating arm 972. Further, a second drive member 974 is formed on the rotating arm 972, and the second drive member 974 is slidably and slidably fitted into a guide hole 971 formed in the slide plate 967. Yes. That is, a so-called opposite cam structure is formed in which the second drive member 974 is gently fitted into the guide hole 971. The power transmission structure is not limited to such a structure, but it is desirable to adopt a positive cam structure that does not require gravity or urging force like the opposite cam.

  With the above structure, when the motor 963 rotates, the power transmission disk 965 rotates through the gears 964 and 980, and the sliding plate 967 moves up and down accordingly (P1 direction and P2 direction in FIG. 52). . Then, since the second drive member 974 of the rotating arm 972 rotates, the rotating arm 972 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise about the shaft 973 (R1 direction and R2 direction in FIG. 52). As a result, the spacers 918 and 923 fitted in the holes 972a and 972b of the rotating arm 972 move in the left-right direction (the S1 direction and the S2 direction in FIG. 52). Therefore, the character main body 915 and the canoe main body 916 provided integrally with the spacers 918 and 923 move in the left-right direction.

  Specifically, for example, when the sliding plate 967 moves upward (P2 direction in FIG. 52) from the state of FIG. 52, the rotating arm 972 rotates counterclockwise (R1 direction in FIG. 52). To do. Then, the spacer 918 is on the left side (the S2 direction in FIG. 52, the K1 direction in FIG. 46, and the direction is different between FIG. 46 and FIG. 52 because FIG. 46 is a view seen from the oblique front side. On the other hand, since FIG. 52 is a view seen from the back side, the spacer 923 moves to the right (the S1 direction in FIG. 52, the K2 direction in FIG. 46, and the direction in FIGS. 46 and 52). Is different for the same reason as described for the spacer 918). As described above, when both the spacers 918 and 923 move, the character main body 915 provided on the opposite side of the shaft 902 with respect to the spacer 918 moves to the left (in the direction K2 in FIG. 46). The canoe body 916 provided on the opposite side to the shaft 902 moves to the right (K1 direction in FIG. 46). As a result, the state shown in FIGS. 64 and 65 is changed.

  On the other hand, when the sliding plate 967 moves downward (P1 direction in FIG. 52) from the state of FIG. 52, the rotating arm 972 rotates clockwise (R2 direction in FIG. 52). Then, the spacer 918 moves to the right (S1 direction in FIG. 52, the K2 direction in FIG. 46), while the spacer 923 moves to the left (S2 direction in FIG. 52, the K1 direction in FIG. 46). Thus, when both the spacers 918 and 923 move, the character main body 915 provided on the opposite side of the shaft 902 from the spacer 918 moves to the right (K1 direction in FIG. 46). The canoe body 916 provided on the opposite side to the shaft 902 moves to the left (direction K2 in FIG. 46). As a result, the state changes to the state shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the character body position detection wheel 981 has a large diameter portion 981a and a small diameter portion 981b, and the character body position detection sensor 982 positions the character body position detection wheel 981. Is detected. Specifically, assuming that the character body position detection wheel 981 rotates in the U direction (counterclockwise direction) in FIG. 51, the large diameter portion 981a of the character body position detection wheel 981 changes to the small diameter portion 981b. Position where the character body position detecting wheel 981 changes from the small diameter portion 981b to the large diameter portion 981a (the state where the character body position detecting wheel 981 is rotated by 180 ° from the state shown in FIG. 51). Then, it can be detected that the canoe body 916 and the character body 915 of the character body 616 are facing the front (origin position).

  In addition, the rotation period of the character body 616 is defined to be 30 times / minute in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this value. In addition, the swing period of the stage 620 (26 times / minute as described above) and the rotation period of the character body 616 are different from each other. If these periods are the same, the game ball PB is in the V zone 617. Since a state where it is easy to enter comes in a short cycle, a player who strikes a game ball PB only in that state and does not launch a game ball PB in other states appears, thereby impairing gameplay Because it can be. Therefore, it is desirable to define the swing period of the stage 620 and the swing period of the character body 616 so that the time until the character body 616 and the stage 620 return from the certain state to the state again becomes longer.

(Structure of blade drive device)
The structure of the blade driving device will be described below with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. 54 is a perspective view of the blade driving device, FIG. 55 is an explanatory view showing the operating state of the blade driving device, FIG. 54A is an explanatory view when the solenoid is OFF, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing in the case of ON state.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the blade driving device 732 has a solenoid 939 that operates the blades 614 and 615 in response to a signal. The solenoid 939 includes a solenoid 939 as shown in FIGS. The tongue piece 940 is fixed. The tongue piece 940 moves in the left-right direction (N1 direction and N2 direction in FIG. 55A) according to the ON / OFF state of the solenoid 939, and the tongue piece 940 rotates within the operation region of the tongue piece 940. There is a pressed portion 943 provided on the plate 942. The rotating plate 942 has a structure that rotates about a shaft 941, and cylindrical protruding portions 944 and 945 are integrally formed on both side surfaces of the rotating plate 942. Horizontally extending guide grooves 946 and 947 are respectively formed on the front sides of the protruding portions 944 and 945, and protrusions 950 and 951 that can slide in the guide groove 946 are formed in the guide grooves 946 and 947, respectively. Has been inserted. These protrusions 950 and 951 are fixed to rotating members 952 and 953 that rotate about the rotation shafts 702 and 703. The rotating members 952 and 953 are provided with holes 954 and 955, and the shafts 702 and 703 to which the blades 614 and 615 are fixed are fitted in the holes 954 and 955, respectively.

  In such a configuration, when the in-function ball entrance operation signal is output from the state where the solenoid 939 is OFF (the state shown in FIG. 55A), the solenoid 939 is turned ON and the tongue piece 940 is turned on. Is driven by the solenoid 939 and moves in the lateral direction (N1 direction in FIG. 55A). Then, the pressed portion 943 of the rotating plate 942 is pressed, and the rotating plate 942 rotates about the shaft 941 [moves in the Q1 direction in FIG. 55 (a), as shown in FIG. 55 (b). It becomes a state]. As described above, when the rotation plate 942 rotates and the guide grooves 946 and 947 move upward, the rotation members 952 and 953 rotate accordingly [in FIG. 55, each M1 direction, M2 Direction], the rotation shafts 702 and 703 and the blades 614 and 615 to which the rotation shafts 702 and 703 are fixed rotate, and the accessory entry balls 612 and 613 are opened.

(Configuration of auxiliary unit)
The configuration of the auxiliary unit will be described below with reference to FIGS. 56 is a perspective view of the auxiliary unit, and FIG. 57 is an explanatory view of the game ball guide mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the auxiliary unit 608 has first start ports 601 in the vicinity of both left and right ends, and a game ball guide mechanism 983 at the center. The game ball guide mechanism 983 includes an upper stage 985 that tilts downward on the back side, a sorting member 987 that swings to the left and right, and a lower stage 986 that tilts downward on the front side, and enters from between nails (not shown). The game ball PB is guided in the direction of the second start port 602 through the upper stage 985, the sorting member 987, and the lower stage 986.

  The upper stage 985 is provided with a ball receiving portion 985a, while a game ball dropping hole 985b is provided at the center of the upper stage 985, and the game ball PB from the ball receiving portion 985a guides on the upper stage 985. After that, it falls downward from the game ball drop hole 985b. As shown in FIG. 57, the distribution member 987 includes a heart-shaped large opening 994a disposed below the game ball dropping hole 985b and a small oblong small hole communicating with the front side of the large opening 994a. And an opening 994b.

  Here, the distance between the distribution member 987 and the lower stage 986 in the large opening 994a is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball PB, while the distance between the distribution member 987 and the lower stage 986 in the small opening 994b. Since the lower stage 986 is inclined downward toward the front side, the distance is configured to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball PB on the rear side and larger than the diameter of the game ball PB on the front side. Therefore, the game ball PB dropped from the game ball drop hole 985b to the lower stage 986 is guided from the large opening 994a to the small opening 994b and falls to the lower stage 986, and further falls in the direction of the second start port 602. At this time, when the sorting member 987 is located at the left and right ends or in the vicinity thereof, the probability that the game ball PB is guided to the second start port 602 is low, and the sorting member 987 is located at the center or in the vicinity thereof. If it is, the probability that the game ball PB is guided to the second start port 602 increases. This is because the second start port 602 is arranged on the virtual extension line of the small opening 994b in the sorting member 987 when the sorting member 987 is located at the center.

  Next, a swinging structure of the sorting member 987 that swings left and right will be described. As shown in FIG. 57, the sorting member 987 is pivotally supported by a shaft 992. Further, a concave portion 987a is formed on the back surface of the sorting member 987, and a flange portion 988a of a cylindrical cam 988 is fitted in the concave portion 987a. A gear 989 is fixed to the cylindrical cam 988, and this gear 989 meshes with a gear 990 fixed to the shaft of the motor 991. Accordingly, when the motor 991 is driven, it is transmitted to the cylindrical cam 988 via the gears 990 and 989, and the concave portion 987 a of the sorting member 987 also moves according to the position of the flange portion 988 a of the cylindrical cam 988. Can be rotated.

[V zone passage rate]
When a V-zone passing rate high probability signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a high probability signal) is output, a V-zone passing rate medium probability signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a medium probability signal) is output. The V-zone passing rate will be considered with reference to Table 2 and FIGS. 58 to 65 by dividing into cases where a passing rate low probability signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability signal) is output. This has been briefly described above, but will be described in more detail based on the above configuration. 58 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing a state where the tip is lifted upward with the canoe portion facing the front side and the stage is in a game ball stationary state, and FIG. 59 is a front view of the same state as FIG. 60 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing a state where the tip is lifted upward with the canoe portion facing the side and the stage is in a game ball stationary state, FIG. 61 is a front view of the same state as FIG. Is a partial sectional perspective view showing a state where the canoe portion faces the front side, the tip is not lifted upward, and the stage is in a game ball passing state, FIG. 63 is a front view of the same state as FIG. 64 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing a state where the tip is not lifted upward with the canoe portion facing the side and the stage is in the state of passing the game ball, and FIG. 65 is a front view in the same state as FIG. FIG.

(1) When a high-probability signal is output (I) Output start timing The game ball starts after 1.5 seconds have elapsed from passing through the V zone (first time).
Here, the reason why the high probability signal is output when the game ball passes through the V zone (when the game hits the big hit game state) is as follows.

That is, normally, the player has a higher expectation that the game ball will win the V zone in the big hit game state than the expectation that the game ball will win the V zone in the normal game state. This is because it is naturally expected that the game ball wins the V zone in the jackpot game state and that the next round can be continued. Therefore, as described above, if the probability that the game ball wins the V zone in the jackpot gaming state is higher than the probability that the game ball wins the V zone in the normal gaming state, the player's expectation will not be disappointed. The player can play the game in the jackpot gaming state with peace of mind.
(II) Output ending time In the round immediately before the final round, the game ends after 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the 18th in-game entrance opening or when the specified number of winnings has been won.

(III) State of stage and character body The state where the canoe portion 900 faces the front side, the tip of the canoe portion 900 is lifted upward, and the stage 620 is in a game ball stationary state continues. Case (when the state shown in FIGS. 58 and 59 continues)
In this case, since the tip of the canoe part 900 is lifted upward, the diameter of the game ball PB is between the lower surface of the canoe part 900 and the first swing plate 800 in the vicinity of the tip part of the canoe part 900. Even a long space is created. Accordingly, the game ball outlet 975 or the game ball outlet 976 located at the position facing the game ball outlet 975 through the second game ball guide passage 755 (see, for example, FIG. 40. However, in FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, FIG. The game ball PB that has come out from the notch can pass between the lower surface of the canoe unit 900 and the first swing plate 800 and be guided in the direction of the V zone guide groove 803.

  In addition, since the stage 620 is in a game ball stop state (the state shown in FIGS. 30 and 32), the game ball PB is temporarily stopped at the stage 620 (a concave portion of the second swing plate 801). Accordingly, the momentum of the game ball PB is destroyed at this stage. Accordingly, when the game ball PB stops in the central recess 808b of the recesses, and then the stage 620 changes to the game ball passing state (the state shown in FIGS. 31 and 33), the game ball PB is in the V zone guide groove 803. Will surely pass through the V zone 617.

(2) When a medium probability signal is output (I) Output start time Start in a normal gaming state.
In the final round, the game starts when the game ball passes 7 balls through the in-game entrance count sensor or at the start of the 16th release.
In addition, even when a game ball passes through the V zone during the final round (restricted round) other than 15 rounds, it starts when the game ball passes 7 balls in the bonus game entrance count sensor or at the start of the 16th release. To do.

(II) Output stop timing Stops when 1.5 seconds have passed since passing through V zone (first time).
(III) State of stage and character body The following states (a), (b), (c), and (d), and intermediate states of the states appear in order.
(A) The same state as when the high probability signal is output (b) The canoe unit 900 faces the side surface (the left side in the figure), and the tip of the canoe unit 900 faces upward When lifted (state shown in FIGS. 60 and 61)

  In this case, since the tip of the canoe part 900 is lifted upward, the diameter of the game ball PB is between the lower surface of the canoe part 900 and the first swing plate 800 in the vicinity of the tip part of the canoe part 900. Even a long space is created. Accordingly, the game ball PB that has come out of the game ball discharge port (not shown) located at the position facing the game ball discharge port 975 through the second game ball guide passage 755 is placed on the lower surface of the canoe unit 900 and the first swing. It can be guided in the direction of the V-zone guide groove 803 by passing between the moving plate 800 or hitting the canoe portion 900.

  Further, since the stage 620 is in the game ball stop state (the state shown in FIGS. 30 and 32), the game ball PB will almost certainly win the V zone 617 as in the case of (a).

  When the canoe portion 900 faces the side (as shown in the figure), as described above, the game ball from the game ball outlet 975 (the left game ball outlet) on the side facing the canoe portion 900 PB is hardly guided to the central recess 808b.

  However, the probability that the game ball PB from the game ball discharge port (the right game ball discharge port facing the game ball discharge port 975) in the direction opposite to the direction where the canoe unit 900 faces is guided to the central recess 808b. Becomes higher.

In the above description, the case where the canoe unit 900 faces the left side has been described. However, it is a matter of course that the probability is the same when the canoe unit 900 faces the right side.
(C) When the canoe part 900 faces the front side and the tip of the canoe part 900 is not lifted upward (close to the horizontal state) (state shown in FIGS. 62 and 63).
In this case, since the tip of the canoe unit 900 is in a substantially horizontal state, the diameter of the game ball PB is between the lower surface of the canoe unit 900 and the first swing plate 800 in the vicinity of the tip of the canoe unit 900. There is no long space. Accordingly, the game ball PB that has come out of the game ball discharge port 975 at the position facing the game ball discharge port 975 or the game ball discharge port 975 through the second game ball guide passage 755 is the Since it cannot pass between 1 rocking plate 800, the probability of being guided in the direction of V zone 617 decreases.

  Further, since the stage 620 is in a game ball passing state (the state shown in FIGS. 31 and 33), the game ball PB is not stopped at the concave portion of the second swing plate 801. Accordingly, since the momentum of the game ball PB is not destroyed, the probability that the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 is further reduced.

(D) When the canoe part 900 is facing the side surface (facing the left side in the figure) and the tip of the canoe part 900 is not lifted upward (close to the horizontal state) (FIG. 64, FIG. (State shown in 65)
In this case, since the tip of the canoe portion 900 is in a substantially horizontal state, the diameter of the game ball PB is longer between the lower surface of the canoe portion 900 and the first swing plate 800 as in the case of (c). There is no space. Therefore, the probability of being guided in the V zone 617 direction is low.

  Further, since the stage 620 is in the game ball passing state (the state shown in FIGS. 31 and 33), the probability that the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 is further reduced as in the case of (c). .

  When the canoe portion 900 faces the side (as shown in the figure), as described above, the game ball from the game ball outlet 975 (the left game ball outlet) on the side facing the canoe portion 900 The PB is hardly guided to the V zone 617, but the game ball outlet in the direction opposite to the direction in which the canoe unit 900 faces (the right game ball outlet 976 facing the game ball outlet 975). The probability that the game ball PB from is guided to the V zone 617 is slightly higher than in the case of (c) above.

  In the above description, the case where the canoe unit 900 faces the left side has been described. However, it is a matter of course that the probability is the same when the canoe unit 900 faces the right side.

(3) When a low-probability signal is output (I) Output start time From the start of the 18th bonus opening in the bonus game or at the time when the specified number of winnings is won in the round immediately before the final round. Start after 5 seconds.
The same process is started when the game ball passes through the V zone in the final round (restricted round) other than the 16th round.

Here, the reason why the low probability signal is output in the final round is as follows.
That is, normally, the player does not expect the game ball to win the V zone in the final round of the jackpot gaming state. This is because if the final round is the last round regulated by law, the game state does not continue even if the game ball wins the V zone. Further, even if the final round is the last round selected in the lottery (restricted round), the player tends to place importance on the lottery result. Therefore, as described above, if the probability that the game ball wins the V zone in the final round in the jackpot gaming state is defined to be lower than the probability that the game ball wins the V zone in the normal gaming state. In the final round, it is possible to eliminate the player from feeling lost due to the game ball winning the V zone.

(II) Output end time In the final round, the game ball ends when it passes 7 balls through the in-game entrance count sensor or at the start of the 16th release.
(III) State of stage and character body The states (a) and (c) of (II) above and intermediate states of the states appear in order.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine)
FIG. 66 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. A main controller 261 mainly composed of a CPU (processor) 1001 includes a lottery unit 1002 that executes a lottery process for the number of rounds, a ROM 1004 that stores a game control program and the like, and a RAM 1005 that can store temporary data such as random numbers. A timer 1007 for performing time management during the execution of the game control program, a clock circuit 1007 for generating a reference clock signal, and the like. The CPU 1001 is connected to a ROM 1004, a RAM 1005, a timer 1007, and a clock circuit 1007 via a bus line 1003 constituted by an address bus and a data bus.

  The CPU 1001 executes a game control program to realize a pachinko game. The game control program includes a program for realizing procedures such as a starting port start process, an in-game entrance entrance process, and a jackpot process, which will be described later. For example, an EPROM may be used as the ROM 1004, a DRAM may be used as the RAM 1005, and other types of memories (eg, EEPROM, SRAM, flash memory, etc.) may be arbitrarily used.

  Further, the CPU 1001 includes a start port function setting flag F1 and a specific area function setting flag F2. The start port function setting flag F1 is a flag for determining whether the detection results of the start port sensors 605 and 606 are allowed or ignored. When the logic is “1”, the start port sensors 605 and 606 are set. Therefore, when the game ball PB enters the first start port 601 or the second start port 602, the blades 614 and 615 are allowed to open. On the other hand, when the start port function setting flag F1 is logic “0”, the detection results of the start port sensors 605 and 606 are ignored, so that the game ball PB is placed in the first start port 601 or the second start port 602. Even if the ball enters, the blades 614 and 615 are not released. The specific area function setting flag F2 is a flag for deciding whether to accept or ignore the detection result of the V-zone entry sensor 721. The detection result of the sensor 721 is allowed, and when the logic is “0”, the detection result of the V zone entrance sensor 721 is ignored.

  The power supply device 313 supplies necessary operating power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown).

  The main controller 261 is provided with an input / output processing circuit 1009. The input / output processing circuit 1009 includes various devices such as a blade drive device 732, a display control device 45, a payout control device 311, a voice control device 1021, a stage drive device 733, a character body drive device 734, and a V zone opening / closing plate drive device. Control device and driving device, character body position detection sensor 982, stage position detection sensor 841, first and second start opening entrance sensors 605 and 606, in-use entrance entrance count sensor 730, V zone entrance sensor Various sensors such as 721 are connected. Note that the first and second starting entrance ball sensors 605 and 606, the in-item entrance entrance count sensor 730, the V zone entrance sensor 721 and the like may be either contact type sensors or non-contact type sensors. .

(Specific gaming methods for gaming machines)
With reference to FIGS. 67 to 70, a gaming method of the gaming machine and a procedure of a gaming process for realizing the gaming method will be described. FIG. 67 is a timing chart showing the operation when the blade 614 and 615 are released by entering the second starting port 602, but the game ball PB does not enter the in-use item entrance 612 and 613. 68 is the action when the blades 614 and 615 are released by entering the second starting port 602, the game ball PB enters the in-game entry port 612 and 613, and wins the V zone 617. 69 is a timing chart showing the ON / OFF timing of the low probability state signal, the medium probability state signal, and the high probability state signal, and FIG. 70 is a symbol display unit 611 during the lot number lottery and the lottery result. It is a timing chart which shows the display signal of.

  The main characteristics of the gaming method of the gaming machine are described. When the game ball PB enters the first start port 601 or the second start port 602, the blades 614 and 615 are released a predetermined number of times, and the game ball PB is in the accessory. A possible state of entering the entrance is obtained. When the game ball PB is inserted into the entrance balls 612 and 613 and the game ball PB entered into the entrance balls 612 and 613 is winning the V zone 617, It becomes a big hit state. When the jackpot state is acquired, the number of times the jackpot state is continued, that is, the number of rounds (any number of 3, 5, and 15) is drawn by lottery and set as the round number of the lottery result. . During the round game, either the number of blades 614, 615 is a predetermined number (18 in the present embodiment) or the number of balls entered into the accessory entrance is either a specified number (10 in the present embodiment). It is released until it reaches. Thereby, a big profit is obtained for a player. Then, when one of the game balls PB that have entered the entrance balls 612 and 613 has entered the V zone 617, the profit of continuation of the round is obtained and the next round is executed. When all of the game balls PB that have entered the bonus game entrances 612 and 613 have entered the buzzle zones 618 and 619, the benefits of continuing the round are lost and the round ends.

  Of the set rounds, in the limited round (excluding 15 rounds), which is the final round, if there is a winning in the V zone, another round is continued. And in the added round (additional round), even if there is a winning in the V zone, the round ends. However, when winning in the V zone in an additional round, another round may be continued. In addition, in the final round when the set number of rounds is 15, even if there is a winning in the V zone, the round does not continue and the round ends.

  Further, during the round game, the movement between the character body 61 and the stage 620 is controlled, and a low probability state, a medium probability state, and a high probability state selectively appear (see FIG. 69). The low probability state appears for the period of time T12 (see FIG. 69 (3)), the medium probability state appears for the period of time T13 (see FIG. 69 (4)), and the high probability state appears for the period of time T14 (FIG. 69). 69 (5)).

  At time T12, the game ball wins a grand prize in the final round after 1.5 seconds from the start of the 18th grand prize opening opening in the round before the final round (including the limited round) or when the specified number of prizes is won. This is the period from when seven balls pass through the mouth count sensor 730 or until the opening of the 16th opening of the grand prize mouth.

Time T13 is from the time when the game ball passes through the grand prize port count sensor 730 or the 16th opening of the grand prize mouth at the normal time (except during the big hit), or in the final round (including the limited round and the additional round). This is the period until the round ends.
Time T14 is 1.5 seconds after passing through the V zone (first time), and starting from the 18th grand prize opening opening of the round before the final round (including the limited round) or from the time of winning when the specified number of winnings is won. This is the period up to 5 seconds later.

  Note that the low-probability state signal, the medium-probability state signal, and the high-probability state signal for appearing the low-probability state, the medium-probability state, and the high-probability state are specifically the character body driving motor 963 and the stage. This is performed by controlling ON / OFF of the drive motor 830 at an appropriate timing.

  Next, a specific processing procedure for achieving the above gaming method will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the game ball PB has entered the second start port 602. When the ball enters the first start port 601 and when the ball enters the second start port 602, the number of times of opening and closing of the blades 614 and 615 (when entering the first start port 601, once, the second start port In the case of entering the ball 602, the difference is only twice), and the other processes are basically the same.

(1) When the blade is released by entering the second starting port, but the game ball does not enter the in-function entry port. First, when the main power supply (not shown) is turned on, the medium probability state The signal is turned on (see FIG. 69 (4)), the stage driving device 733 is driven, and the first swing plate 800 and the second swing plate 801 swing, and the game ball is stopped (the state shown in FIG. 32). ) And a game ball passing state (the state shown in FIG. 33) alternately appear, the character body driving device 734 is driven, and the canoe portion 900 of the character body 616 moves in the vertical and horizontal directions. The part 901 moves in the left-right direction. Such a medium probability state continues until the game ball PB is won in the V zone 617.

  At the same time as the main power is turned on, the sorting member 987 swings in the left-right direction. Further, at the same time as the main power supply is turned ON, the start port function setting flag F1 is set to logic “1”, sound is output from the speaker 24, and a normal symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit 611. In this way, a game standby state is established.

Then, in the game standby state, the game ball launch device 38 launches the game ball PB to the game area, thereby entering the game state.
In such a gaming state, when a game ball PB enters the second start port 602 at time t1, this is detected by the second start port entrance sensor 606 as shown in FIG. 67 (2). (In the case of entering the first starting port 601, it is detected by the first starting port entering sensor 605), and a detection signal is transmitted to the CPU 1001. As a result, as shown in FIG. 67 (1), the CPU 1001 sets the start port function setting flag F1 to logic “0” and cancels the start port function setting mode. Thereby, as described above, even if the game ball PB enters the first start port 601 or the second start port 602, the blades 614 and 615 are not released.

  Further, at the time t1 when the second start entrance ball sensor 606 detects the entrance, as shown in FIG. 67 (5), the CPU 1001 sets the specific area function setting flag F2 to logic “1”, and the V zone entrance sensor. A detection result allowable state 721 is set (a function ON state of a specific area). Further, at the time t1 when the second start-entrance ball detection sensor detects a ball, as shown in FIG. 67 (9), a blade operating signal is transmitted to the pachinko hall host computer. In addition, the host computer obtains data such as the number of times of operation of the blades of each gaming machine and the number of jackpots based on the blade operating signal, and displays the number of times of operation, jackpots, etc. as information to the player at a later date. It is used to provide a judgment material when selecting a gaming machine.

  Next, when the time T1 (the time before opening of the entrance into the accessory, which is set to 1 second in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the entry detection time t1, the CPU 1001 opens and closes the blades 614 and 615. Execute the procedure. That is, during time T2 (see FIG. 67 (3)) from time t2 to time t3, the CPU 1001 executes a procedure for opening and closing the blades 614 and 615. This time T2 is the operation time of the blades 614 and 615, and in this embodiment, in the case of entering the first starting port 601, the time T2 is set to 0.4 seconds and to the second starting port 602. In the case of entering the ball, it is set to 1.6 seconds. The time management of the times T1 and T2 is performed by the timer 1006. The time management is also performed by the timer 1006 for the time T3 and the like which will be described later.

  Here, the procedure for opening and closing the blades 614 and 615 will be described in detail. The CPU 1001 reads the number of times of opening and closing stored in the ROM 1004, and an operation signal corresponding to the read number of times of opening and closing is received within time T2. As a result, the solenoid 939 of the blade driving device 732 is turned on for the number of times corresponding to the number of times of opening and closing. In the present embodiment, when the game ball PB wins the first start port 601, the solenoid 939 is turned on once over 0.4 seconds, and the game ball PB is inserted into the second start port 602. When winning, the solenoid 939 is turned on twice for 0.5 seconds with the minute state of 0.6 seconds sandwiched. In response to ON / OFF of the solenoid 939, the blades 614 and 615 are opened and closed twice over a period of 0.5 seconds with a short break of 0.6 seconds. When the game ball PB wins the first start port 601, the blades 614 and 615 are opened and closed once for 0.4 seconds. As a result, it becomes possible to enter the entrances 612 and 613 in the accessory.

  Next, at time t3 when the time T2 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 67 (1), the CPU 1001 sets the start port function setting flag F1 to logic “1” and sets the start port function mode. At time t3, the effective time T3 (6.0 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the timer 1006 (see FIG. 67 (6)). This valid time T3 is required until the game ball PB enters the in-game entrance 612, 613 and the game ball PB passes through the guide path and is awarded the V zone 617. Is set to a sufficient time. If it is not detected that the game ball PB has won the V zone 617 within the valid time T3 (see FIG. 67 (7)), the jackpot state is not reached and the process ends. Note that, even if the game ball PB has entered the in-item entrance holes 612 and 613, but has not won the V zone 617, as in the above case, the jackpot state does not occur and the processing ends.

(2) A case where the blades are released by entering the second starting port, the game ball enters the entrance into the accessory, and wins the V zone. First, a blade opening / closing operation process by entering the second start port 602 is performed. Next, at time t4, when it is detected by the V zone entry sensor 721 that the game ball PB has won the V zone 617 (see FIG. 68 (7)), the start port function setting flag F1 is logic “0”. (Refer to FIG. 68 (1)), the start port function mode is canceled. If the game ball PB has not won the V zone 617, the start port function setting flag F1 remains at logic “1”. Therefore, when the game ball PB enters the first start port 601 or the second start port 602 within the period from the time t3 to the time t4, the blades 614 and 615 are released. However, when the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 at time t4, the big hit state processing has priority, and a series of big hit state processing described later is executed.

  Further, when it is detected by the V zone entry sensor 721 that the game ball PB has won the V zone 617, the timer 1006 is reset at that time (time t4) without elapse of the valid time T3 ( (See FIG. 68 (6)).

  Further, when it is detected by the V zone entry sensor 721 that the game ball PB has won the V zone 617, the specific area function setting flag F2 is set to logic “0” at the detection time t4 (FIG. 68 (5)). As a result, even if a plurality of game balls PB wins the V zone 617 within the valid time T3, only the first winning is valid and other winnings are invalidated, so that a plurality of jackpot profits are not given. It has become. The specific area function setting flag F2 is set to logic “1” at time t1, and the detection signal permission state of the V zone entrance sensor 721 is set for the following reason. That is, during the period from time t1 to time t2, since the blades are not opened, the game ball PB does not win the V zone 617 during that period, and therefore the specific area function setting flag F2 is set to logic “1”. It is thought that it is not necessary to. However, as described above, since the start port function setting flag F1 is logic “1” from time t3, the blades are released by entering the first and second start ports 601 and 602. As a result, the game ball PB may win the V zone 617. In such a case, if the specific area function setting flag F2 is set to logic “0” during the period from the time t1 to the time t2, the detection by the V zone entrance sensor 721 is invalid. This is because the jackpot state cannot be obtained, and the player is disadvantaged.

  Next, when it is detected by the V zone entry sensor 721 that the game ball PB has won the V zone 617, the CPU 1001 executes a jackpot process.

  The “hit process” is a process for realizing a “hit game” that gives the player the opportunity to win a prize ball by opening the entrance 612, 613 in the accessory a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. The “big hit game” is composed of up to 15 round games, and each round game has 18 blades 614 and 615 opening / closing times or 10 entrances to the entrance 612 and 613 in the role. It is supposed to end at the time. This “big hit game” corresponds to the “special game” in the present invention.

  As described above, the jackpot game starts with a lottery for the number of rounds, and performs processing according to the round set by the lottery. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the current round is one round, and if it is one round, one round processing is executed to realize a one-round game. Determine whether it is the last round. If this round is the final round, the final round process is executed to realize the game of the final round. If the current round is a round other than the final round, normal round processing is executed to realize a normal round game.

[Specific procedures for one-round processing]
First, a procedure for determining the number of rounds is performed. Specifically, a random number generation program or the like is executed by the lottery unit 1002 of the CPU 1001, the random number is temporarily stored in the storage unit of the RAM 1005, and the number of rounds is determined by performing lottery based on the random number. It has become. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is determined from among 3, 5, and 15 rounds. The random number lottery for determining the number of rounds of 3, 5, and 15 may be generated with the same probability in any of 3, 5, and 15 rounds. Only a random number corresponding to the number of times may be generated, and a difference may be provided probabilistically. Further, the number of rounds may be arbitrarily determined from 2 to 15 times. After the number of rounds is determined, the determined number of rounds is temporarily stored in the RAM 1005.

  In addition, the display mode of the symbol display unit 611 regarding the round number lottery is as follows. That is, when the game ball PB enters the first start port 601 or the second start port 602, the CPU 1001 transmits a moving image changing signal to the display control device 45 as shown in FIG. As a result, the display control device 45 displays the lottery symbols on the symbol display unit 611 as a moving image from time t4 to time T10 (round determination symbol variation time, which is 6.5 seconds in the present embodiment). . Specifically, the lottery symbols are displayed by scrolling display of “3”, “5”, and “V” in this order. When the number of rounds is drawn during the lottery symbol display, the result is displayed on the symbol display unit 611 during the time T11 (symbol fixed time) (see FIG. 70 (4)). For example, “3” is displayed when the number of rounds of the lottery result is 3, and “5” is displayed when the number of rounds of the lottery result is 5, and the number of rounds of the lottery result is 15 “V” is displayed. Thereby, the player can know the lottery result visually.

  Next, when the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 and a jackpot state is obtained, the medium probability state signal is turned OFF and the high probability state signal is turned ON (see FIGS. 69 (4) and (5)). As a result, the character body 616 and the stage 620 are stopped at the origin position, and the probability of winning the game ball PB in the V zone 617 becomes high.

  More specifically, the character body drive motor at time t5 when the character body position detection sensor 982 is first turned on and the origin position is detected after 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the time t4 when the V zone entrance sensor is detected. 963 is stopped (see FIG. 68 (12)). As a result, the character body 616 is stopped at the origin position (upper end position). Similarly, the stage drive motor 830 is stopped at time t5 when the stage position detection sensor 841 is first turned on and the origin position is detected after 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the time t4 when the V zone entrance sensor is detected ( FIG. 68 (13)). As a result, the stage 620 stops at the origin position and enters a game ball stop state.

  Further, at a time t6 when a predetermined time (T10 + T11) has elapsed from the time t4 when the V zone entry sensor 721 is turned on, the CPU 1001 outputs an operation start signal to the V zone opening / closing plate driving device 860, and thereby the V zone opening / closing is performed. The plate driving solenoid 862 is turned ON (see FIG. 68 (11)), and the V zone opening / closing plate 866 enters the V zone 617. Such a V zone 617 is normally closed when the stage 620 is stopped at the game ball stop position, but the game ball PB is stopped at the stop position, but the game ball PB has a strong momentum. In some cases, the vehicle may go directly to the V zone 617 without stopping at the stop position. In this case, it is stipulated that in the second type gaming machine, it is necessary to move to the next round immediately after entering the V zone 617. For this reason, if a game ball PB enters the V zone 617 at the beginning of each round, the player moves to the next round only by winning a very small number of game balls PB, which causes a disadvantage to the player. become. Therefore, the inconvenience can be avoided by allowing the V zone opening / closing plate 866 to enter the V zone 617.

  The V-zone opening / closing plate driving solenoid 862 is turned off at time t7 when time T5 has elapsed from time t6 (see FIG. 68 (11)). Here, at time t7 when the V-zone opening / closing plate driving solenoid 862 is turned OFF, the opening of the final number of times (18th time if the predetermined number of times is 18) of the blades 614, 615 starts opening. Or 1.5 seconds after winning the specified number of winnings (or 10th winning if the specified number of winnings is 10). In FIG. 68 (11), an example of the 18th opening of the blades 614 and 615 is shown. When the V-zone opening / closing plate driving solenoid 862 is turned OFF, the V-zone opening / closing plate 866 is retracted from the V-zone 617 to the original position.

  On the other hand, at time t6, a predetermined blade operation time W1 is set in the timer 1006 (see FIG. 68 (3)). The blade operating time W1 is set to a time required to open and close the entrance balls 612 and 613 in the accessory a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 18 times) in principle, and the last blade of the predetermined number of times It is reset at the end of the opening / closing operation. However, when the specified number of game balls PB (10 in the present embodiment) wins the bonus ball entrances 612 and 613 during the blade operation time W1, the timer 1006 is reset at that time, and the blade operation time. W1 ends. In other words, as the blade opening / closing process, the accessory entrance ball openings 612 and 613 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 18 times), or until the predetermined number of times, When the specified number of game balls PB (10 in the present embodiment) wins in 613, the opening and closing ends. In the present embodiment, both the open period and the closed period of the blades 614 and 615 during the blade operation time W1 are set to 0.8 seconds.

  When the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 at time t8 within the valid time T3 (see FIG. 68 (7)), the round continues. If the game ball PB does not win the V zone 617, the round ends.

  It should be noted that the character body driving motor 963 is at the start of opening the final number of times (18th time if the predetermined number is 18 times) among the predetermined number of times of opening and closing operations of the entrances 612, 613 in the role, or When the specified number of winnings is won (if the specified number of winnings is 10, the tenth winning value) is turned ON after 1.5 seconds (see FIG. 68 (12)), and the game ball PB wins the V zone 617. In this case, after passing through the V zone 617, it is turned OFF at the origin position (see FIG. 68 (12)). If the game ball PB does not win the V zone 617, it remains ON. As a result, the character body 616 stops at the center position during time T6 (see FIG. 68 (12)), and is just before the end of the round (period from the time T6 elapsed in FIG. 68 (12) to the start of time T7). The left and right movement starts. When the game ball PB wins the V zone 617, the character body 616 stops at the center position after passing through the V zone 617. When the game ball PB does not win the V zone 617, the character body 616 continues to move left and right.

On the other hand, the stage driving motor 830 starts the opening of the final number of times of opening / closing the predetermined number of times of the entrance into the accessory (the 18th if the predetermined number is 18) or the specified number of winnings. Turns on after 0.5 seconds from the time of winning (when the specified number of winnings is 10, the time of the 10th winning) (see FIG. 68 (13)), and V when the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 After passing through the zone 617, the signal is turned OFF at the origin position (see FIG. 68 (13)). If the game ball PB does not win the V zone 617, it remains ON. Thereby, the stage 620 stops at the upper end during the time T8 (see FIG. 68 (13)), and starts to move up and down just before the end of the round. When the game ball PB wins the V zone 617, the stage 620 stops at the upper end, and when the game ball PB does not win the V zone 617, the vertical movement continues.
In this way, a high probability state is obtained during the round game (see FIG. 69 (5)), and the game ball PB that has entered the entrance ball 612, 613 is put on hold at the stage 620. Thereafter, the stage 620 is driven to enter the V zone 617 and the lost zones 618 and 619.

[Normal round processing]
The normal round means rounds after the second round, excluding the final round (including the limited round).

The normal round process is basically the same as the one round process. However, in the normal round, lottery processing for the number of rounds is not performed. That is, the lottery for the number of rounds is performed only in one round. Corresponding to the fact that there is no lottery process for the number of rounds, the blade opening time T4 (see FIG. 68 (2)) in the normal round process is set to 5.5 seconds, and the release in the 1-round process is performed. It is shorter than the previous time (T10 + T11).
Note that the winning probability state of the game ball PB to the V zone 617 is a high probability state (see FIG. 69 (5)).

[Final round process]
The final round process is basically the same as the normal round process. However, it differs in the following points.

  (1) Even if the game ball PB wins the V zone 617, it ends in the final round. However, when the final round is a restricted round, when the game ball PB wins the V zone 617, another round is added. Even if the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 in the additional round, the game ends in the additional round. However, when the additional round is a restricted round, a configuration may be adopted in which a round is added again.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 68 (12), the character driving motor 963 is turned on at time t9 when the time T7 has elapsed from the time t8 when the V-zone entrance sensor 721 was turned on in the previous round, and then remains on. is there. Here, the time t9 when the character driving motor 96 is turned on is when the in-item entry counter sensor 730 detects 7 balls or when the blades 614 and 615 start to be opened for the 16th time. In FIG. 68 (12), an example at the start of the 16th opening of the blades 614, 615 is shown. Further, for reference, the ON / OFF state of the character driving motor 963 in a round other than the final round is indicated by a broken line after time T7 in FIG. 68 (12).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 68 (13), the stage drive motor 830 is turned on after 0.5 seconds from the start of the 18th blade opening of the previous round, or when the specified number of winnings is won (FIG. 68 (13)). 13)), but remains ON thereafter. FIG. 68 (13) shows an example at the start of the 18th opening of the blades 614, 615. Therefore, at time T9 in FIG. 68 (13), the normal round is OFF (indicated by a broken line), but the final round is ON.

  (3) However, when the final round is a restricted round, when the game ball PB wins the V zone 617, the character driving motor 963 is turned OFF at the origin position after the winning. Further, in the continued round (additional round), the game ball is turned OFF when the game ball passes through the grand prize mouth count sensor 730 or when the grand opening is opened for the 16th time.

Thus, a low probability state appears during the last round (including a limited round and an additional round) game, and then a medium probability state appears immediately before the end of the round (see FIGS. 69 (3) and (4)). ).

(Other embodiments)
(1) In the above embodiment, the drive sources of the stage 620 and the character body 616 are different (the motor 830 is used as the drive source of the stage 620 and the motor 963 is used as the drive source of the character body 616). The structure is not limited to such a structure, and the stage 620 and the character body 616 may be driven by a single motor or the like. However, in this case, it is desirable to change the drive transmission ratio (for example, gear ratio) with respect to the stage 620 and the drive transmission ratio with respect to the character body 616 to change both periods.

(2) The period between the stage 620 and the character body 616 is not limited to the above value, and there is no problem even if it is other values. However, it is desirable to determine the period between the stage 620 and the character body 616 so that the period until the stage 620 and the character body 616 become the same state after the stage 620 and the character body 616 become the same state again becomes longer.

(3) As shown in FIG. 71, a game ball distribution plate 995 driven by a solenoid (not shown) is provided in the first game ball guide passage 755 below the in-item entrance ball count sensor 730. Each time the game ball PB is detected by the sensors 996a and 996b, the game ball distribution plate 995 is swung, and the left first game ball guide passage 755a (FIG. 71 is a view from the back side, It is also possible to have a configuration in which the first game ball guide path 755b on the right side is reliably distributed. In addition, when such a game ball distribution board 995 is provided, the state where the canoe portion 900 of the character body 616 is arranged at the left end portion and the tip thereof is lifted upward when the big hit gaming state is achieved. In the state shown in FIGS. 60 and 61, if the game ball distribution plate 995 is set so that the game ball PB is discharged to the stage 620 only from the right first game ball guide passage 755b, It is possible to further increase the probability that the PB wins the V zone 617 and suppress the so-called puncture state.

(4) The shape of the portion where the first rocking plate 800 and the second rocking plate 801 face each other is not limited to the above shape. For example, as shown in FIG. The concave portion 808a on the part side may be formed in the vicinity of the game ball outlets 975 and 976. With such a configuration, the probability that the game ball PB wins the V zone 617 can be further increased.

(5) To change the probability of winning the V zone 617, the probability of winning is reduced by shortening the period of the stage 620 and the canoe unit 900, and the period of the stage 620 and the canoe unit 900 is increased. The probability of winning can be improved. In addition, the probability of winning can be reduced by increasing the width of the canoe portion 900, and the probability of winning can be improved by reducing the width of the canoe portion 900.

(6) The structure of the canoe portion 900 is not limited to the above-described structure. As shown in FIG. 73, a disc 997 that rotates around the shaft 996 is provided near the tip of the canoe portion 900. It is good also as a structure which provides the reflection part 997a which consists of rubber, the reflection part 997b which consists of plastics, and the reflection part 997c which consists of metal in the periphery of 997. In this way, by changing the constituent materials of the reflecting portions 997a, 997b, and 997c, the manner in which the game ball PB is reflected by the reflecting portions 997a, 997b, and 997c is different, so that the interest of the pachinko machine is further improved. .

(7) In the above embodiment, the push-up protrusion 813 that pushes up the canoe portion 900 is formed on the first swing plate 800. However, the present invention is not limited to such a structure, and the first swing plate in the canoe portion 900 is used. Of course, it may be formed at a position facing 800. In addition, the transmission mechanism is not limited to the push-up projection, and transmission means such as a gear or a belt may be used. However, in order to simplify the transmission mechanism, it is desirable to form the push-up protrusion as in the above embodiment.

(8) The symbols displayed on the symbol display unit 611 are not limited to the symbols described above. For example, the number of game balls PB won in each round during the jackpot gaming state or the number of rounds during the jackpot gaming state Etc. may be displayed. Further, the “symbol” displayed on the symbol display device 611 may be a lottery display symbol or a decorative symbol composed of characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji characters, etc.), symbols, symbols, figures (characters, etc.), etc. It doesn't matter whether it's a picture or a video.

(9) The character body 616 is not limited to one in which the athlete performs a canoeing motion, and for example, an elephant may be used. In this case, if the obstruction and guide member (canoe portion 900 in the above embodiment) is configured with the elephant's nose, the game ball PB can easily win the V zone 617 when the elephant's nose faces upward. You can bring out a sense of reality by the elephant's cry.

(10) The positions of the blades 614, 615 are not limited to the vicinity of the winning prize opening 610, and may be formed slightly below.

(11) In the above embodiment, the stage 620 is divided into two parts, but it is not limited to such a structure, and the movement of the game ball PB may be made more complicated by dividing it into three or more parts. . Further, the character body 616 may be moved up and down by simply swinging one stage without dividing the stage 620.

(12) In the above embodiment, the number of rounds is determined by random number lottery processing. However, the number of rounds is not limited to such a method, and is not limited to such a method. Of course, it is possible to use a method in which rounds appear in order.

(13) In the above embodiment, the electric accessory unit 603 is not provided with an electric decoration part, but an electric decoration part may be provided in the central part or the peripheral part of the electric accessory unit 603. Moreover, this electrical decoration part may be comprised so that the presentation effect in a game may be heightened by changing the electrical decoration method by a jackpot game state and a normal game state.

(14) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. Instead of this form, the present invention is also applied to other gaming machines other than pachinko machines (for example, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.) that can be given special games under certain conditions. Of course, the invention can be applied.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

The front view of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set with respect to the outer frame. The front view which shows the state which removed the front frame set from the pachinko machine. The front view which shows the structure of a game board. The rear view of a front frame set. The rear view of a pachinko machine. The disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. The rear view which shows the structure in the state which assembled | attached the game board to the inner frame. The perspective view which looked at the inner frame from back. The perspective view which shows the structure of a support metal fitting. The front view of a 1st control board unit. The perspective view of a 1st control board unit. The disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. The exploded perspective view which looked at the 1st control board unit from the back. The honest figure of a 2nd control board unit. The perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. The disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. The front view of a back pack unit. The exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. The perspective view of a tank rail. The front view of an electric accessory unit. Explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball is very easy to win a V zone. Explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball is easy to win a V zone. Explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball is difficult to win a V zone. Explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball is very difficult to win a V zone. The perspective view when an electric accessory unit is seen from diagonally forward. FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A1-A1 of FIG. The disassembled perspective view when the electric accessory unit is disassembled and viewed obliquely from the front. The disassembled perspective view when the electric accessory unit 603 is disassembled and viewed obliquely from the rear. The disassembled perspective view which shows the state which the game ball has stopped on the stage. The disassembled perspective view which shows the state in which the game ball is passing the stage. The side view which shows the principal part of FIG. The side view which shows the principal part of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a V zone guide groove and a game ball. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a V zone guide groove and a game ball. The perspective view which shows the modification of a stage. FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A2-A2 of FIG. The perspective view which shows the malfunction of the modification of a stage. Sectional drawing at the time of changing the modification of a stage further. The perspective view which shows the state which the game ball stopped on the stage. The perspective view which shows the state which the game ball stopped on the stage. The perspective view which shows the game ball stationary state after a stage rock | fluctuates once. The side view for demonstrating the other modification of a stage. The perspective view of a V zone opening-and-closing plate drive device. It is a figure of the V zone opening-and-closing board vicinity, Comprising: The figure (a) is a front view, The figure (b) is A4-A4 arrow sectional drawing of the figure (a). The perspective view when a character body is seen from the right front side. The perspective view when a character body is seen from the right back side. Explanatory drawing at the time of attaching the axis | shaft of a character body to a cover body. The disassembled perspective view when the electric accessory unit is disassembled and viewed from the right front. The disassembled perspective view when the electric accessory unit is disassembled and viewed from the right rear. The rear view of the motor vicinity. The enlarged rear view of a sliding plate. Explanatory drawing of a guide hole. The perspective view of a blade drive device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a blade drive device, The figure (a) is explanatory drawing in case a solenoid is OFF state, The figure (b) is explanatory drawing in case a solenoid is ON state. The perspective view of an auxiliary unit. Explanatory drawing of a game ball guide mechanism. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing a state where the tip is lifted upward with the canoe portion facing the front side and the stage is in a game ball stationary state. The front view of the same state as FIG. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing a state where the tip is lifted upward with the canoe portion facing the side surface and the stage is in a game ball stationary state. The front view of the same state as FIG. The fragmentary sectional perspective view which shows the state where the front-end | tip has not lifted up in the state where the canoe part faced the front side, and the stage is a game ball passage state. The front view of the same state as FIG. The fragmentary sectional perspective view which shows the state where the front-end | tip is not lifted up in the state where the canoe part faced the side, and the stage was in the game ball passage state. The front view of the same state as FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The timing chart which shows operation | movement when the blade | wing 614,615 was open | released by the entrance to the 2nd starting port 602, but the game ball PB did not enter the entrance ball entrance 612,613. Timing indicating the operation when the blades 614 and 615 are released by entering the second starting port 602, the game ball PB enters the in-use product entrance 612 and 613, and wins the V zone 617 chart. The timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of a low probability state signal, a medium probability state signal, and a high probability state signal. The timing chart which shows the display signal in the symbol display part 611 at the time of round number lottery and the lottery result. The perspective view which shows the modification of this invention. The top view which shows the modification of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the modification of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

612, 613: Entrance hole in accessory 614, 615: Blade (opening / closing member)
616: Character body (second movable member)
617: V zone (specific area)
620: Stage (first movable member)
800: First swing plate (first swing member)
801: Second swing plate (second swing member)
803: V zone guide groove (specific area guide groove)
808b: concave portion 813: push-up projection (actuator)
816: Support shaft 819: Support shaft 900: Canoe part (interference and guide means)
975,976: Game ball outlet

Claims (1)

There is a game entrance at the above-mentioned entrance into the bonus game, which has an entrance hole that is opened and closed by the opening and closing member, and a specific area in which a game ball entered from the entrance entrance can be won. In a gaming machine in which a ball enters and a game ball that has entered the game wins the specific area, thereby shifting from a non-special game state to a special game state advantageous to the player.
A first movable member that influences the behavior of the game ball by its movement in the game ball passage path from the entrance hole in the accessory to the specific area, and an interlock that is linked to the movement of the first movable member And a second movable member that influences the behavior of the game ball by executing an operation and a non-interlocking operation that is not interlocked with the movement of the first movable member, and in the non-special gaming state, these two movable members With this, a state where a game ball is likely to win a specific area and a state where it is difficult to win a prize continuously appear,
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation of the first movable member and the non-interlocking operation in the operation of the second movable member are regulated to be in an asynchronous state.

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