JP2008246080A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where the action of a game ball is interesting in a ball entering device. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes the ball entering device having a special guide device (26) and a guide device (25) which guide the game ball to a normal area part or a special area part. The guide device (25) comprises: a reception rolling part E having a normal rolling part NT, a special rolling part ST, and normal guide parts (NY1, NY2) for guiding the game ball to the normal area part; a normal rotation transfer member (25m) having a normal suction part (25u); a special rotation transfer member (125m) having a special suction part (25v); a normal ball receiving part for receiving the game ball sucked to the normal suction part; a special ball receiving part for receiving the game ball sucked to the special suction part; a return guide part N1 for guiding the game ball, to be received by the normal ball receiving part, to the reception rolling part E; and a special guide part S1 for guiding the game ball, to be received by the special ball receiving part, to the special guide device 26. The normal rotation transfer member performs rotating and stopping. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

  Two “metal rails (that is, an outer rail and an inner rail)” are usually placed on the front portion of the game board, with one side edge abutting and being curved in a substantially arc shape. , In a state of projecting forward. In other words, on the front part of the game board, (A) a long and long metal strip is arranged with a substantially arc shape (C-shape) with the opening facing downward or sideward. Outer rail and (B) Inside the location where the outer rail is arranged, a long and long metal strip is arranged with a substantially arc shape (C-shape) with the opening facing upward. And an inner rail.

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

  Among such pitching devices, there is a so-called “wing-shaped pitching device”. That is, (a) a game area that rolls in a game area is provided with a ball opening that allows a game ball to enter, and a normal area portion that is provided in a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which a game ball can enter An example of a pitching device may include a device main body including a special region portion, and (b) an opening / closing member for opening and closing the pitching opening.

  As an opening / closing member constituting the ball entry device, an opening / closing member of an “opening / closing blade” type can be exemplified. The opening / closing member is pivotally supported at the lower end side, and can be changed in posture between a standing posture in which the upper end portion is directed substantially vertically upward and a tilting posture in which the upper end portion is obliquely upward. The opening / closing member is normally in a standing posture. However, when the opening operation execution condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member is in a fixed time (0.3 seconds or a short time of 0.4 or the like) according to a predetermined operation pattern. During this time, it is tilted. It should be noted that among the gaming machines equipped with this type of ball entry device, (1) the “release operation execution condition” is attributed to the game ball entering the start ball entry device arranged in the game area. (2) The gaming state of the gaming machine is set to a small hit state based on the game ball entering the start ball entering device. , Etc. exist.

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

  In addition, a guidance device for guiding a game ball that has entered through the entrance into one of the normal area portion and the special area portion is disposed in the apparatus main body. Then, when the game ball that has entered the device body passes through the special area portion, the game state in which the state of the gaming machine changes to an advantageous state for the player compared to the case where it passes through the normal area portion. Machines "and" gaming machines that give rise to the possibility of changing to a state advantageous to the player ". Specifically, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the normal gaming state, if the game ball passes through the special area part, the gaming state of the gaming machine is changed to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state. A gaming machine that changes to a special gaming state is known. In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the normal gaming state, if the game ball passes through the special area portion, the gaming state of the gaming machine is changed to a big hit gaming state (special gaming) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. State), and when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the big hit gaming state (special gaming state), if the game ball passes the special area portion, the big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is allowed to continue. A gaming machine is also known.

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

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

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

  Further, in the guidance device according to this conventional example, the area part (normal area part or special area part) where the game ball is guided is immediately determined by the stop position of the game ball (stop position at the bottom stop portion). In this guidance device, the normal region portion and the special region portion are arranged in parallel in the axial direction (left and right direction) of the cylindrical transfer body at the upper rear side of the cylindrical transfer body, and the stop position of the game ball Since it is determined at which position of the cylindrical transfer body the game ball is attracted (which position along the axial direction is attracted), the region where the game ball is guided is also found. It is. Therefore, the player “in a relatively short time after the ball enters the ball landing device until the game ball stops at the bottom stop”, “expectation (“ expectation to expect a big hit ”etc.)) Is more likely to be lost.

  That is, in such a “wings type entrance device”, in order to open the entrance, it is necessary to make the starting entrance device enter a game ball, etc. The “opening time of the entrance” is very short. In other words, in this type of gaming machine, “game ball entry” does not occur so frequently, but in the guidance device according to this conventional example, “the game ball that has entered the ball is guided. The “region to be played” is immediately identified after entering the ball. Therefore, there is a problem that it is easy for a player to become a “game machine that is easy to awaken and lacks interest”.

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

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

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can add a “smoothness” to a game while enhancing the game interest of the player.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A guiding device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
A game ball which is disposed in a rotatable state with respect to a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion and rolls on the normal rolling portion. A normal rotation transfer member in which a normal suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion, and a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member that is arranged in a rotatable state as a reference and has a special suction portion provided on the outer peripheral portion thereof that can attract the game ball rolling the special rolling portion using magnetic force. A device section;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A normal ball receiving portion that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is transferred while rotating integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. When,
A special ball receiving unit that is disposed around the outer periphery of the special rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the special adsorption unit When,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
On the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member is provided with a non-adsorption region portion where the normal suction portion does not exist along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first drive state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member is stopped by positioning the non-adsorption region portion in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion, while causing the special rotation transfer portion to perform a rotation operation;
The driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so as to execute the following.

  The present applicant has already completed an invention relating to a gaming machine with the intention of solving the above-mentioned problems, and has filed a “patent application relating to the invention (hereinafter referred to as“ prior application ”)” (special feature). Application 2006-351733). In the present specification, the newly disclosed invention further improves the invention according to the “prior application”. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the behavior of the game ball in the pitching device is interesting and not only can give a sufficient expectation to the player, but can also give the game a “smoothness”. A game machine that can be obtained. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail.

  That is, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the game ball is not retained in a stopped state but is retained in a rolling state in the receiving rolling part. For this reason, it is interesting for the player to enjoy watching the game ball roll over the receiving rolling part and “watch and drink” to see if the game ball can get over the obstacle bump. There will be something.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the game ball that is rolling on the receiving rolling part is guided to the normal area part through the normal guiding part, or is attracted to the special suction part of the special rotation transfer member. To the special area. In addition, “the function of returning the game ball that has been stripped from the receiving rolling part by being attracted to the normal adsorbing part of the normal rotating transfer member to the receiving rolling part (hereinafter referred to as“ returning function ”). Is provided. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, it is avoided that the area part to which the game ball is guided is immediately identified when the game ball is introduced onto the receiving rolling part.

  Furthermore, with this return function, it is possible to secure a sufficient length of the staying time of the game ball in the pitching device (the effect time using the rolling of the game ball). Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the player can obtain a sufficient amount of time (for example, compared with the conventional example) while receiving sufficient expectation for the game ball that has entered the ball entry device. Long time). In addition, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, not only there are various ways of guiding the game ball, but also the normal rotation transfer member etc. exerts the return function, so that the game ball in the entrance device can be effectively produced. Can be executed. In other words, in addition to (a) a case where the game ball that is rolling in the normal rolling portion is guided to the normal region portion by the normal guiding portion and (b) a case where the special guiding portion is guided to the special region portion, c) It is possible to cause a case where the normal suction portion of the normal rotation transfer member sucks and transfers to the normal ball receiving portion and returns to the receiving rolling portion. Then, according to the case of (c) returning the game ball to the receiving rolling part, the player is given an opportunity of “re-challenge to generate a big hit (guide the game ball toward the special area part)” Because it will be.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the separate suction object and the special suction part are not provided on the same movable object (that is, the rotary transfer member), but are provided with different rotational controls. Since it is provided on the (rotary transfer member), the player is not distrusted while giving the game “smoothness”. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the staying time of the game ball in the ball entry device is prevented from becoming unnecessarily long, thereby smoothing the flow of the game and adding “sharpness” to the game. At the same time, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the “game ball that is about to be attracted to the special adsorption part” will be distrusted to the player by not depriving the possibility of being guided to the special area part. To prevent that. Hereinafter, this point will be described. In the following description, “the game ball on the receiving rolling part is returned to the receiving rolling part through the normal rotation transfer member, the normal ball receiving part, and the return guiding part.” There is also a “return game”.

  That is, when a normal suction part and a special suction part are provided in a single rotary transfer member and this rotary transfer member (hereinafter referred to as “single-type rotary transfer member”) is rotated in a predetermined rotation mode, There is a possibility that the number of “games” will increase more than necessary, and the staying time of the game ball in the ball entering apparatus (the effect time using the rolling of the game ball) may become too long. In this case, the result of the game cannot be obtained for a long time, giving the player an “impressed impression” and possibly reducing the player's gaming interests. In other words, the original game played by the rotary transfer member is “a game in which a game ball that has entered the ball entry device is guided to one of the normal area part and the special area part”, and “return game” is an additional game. However, if this "return game" is repeated excessively, there is a possibility that the player's gaming interests will be reduced. For this reason, the present inventors have obtained the knowledge that “the rotation control of the rotary transfer member should be improved to limit the transfer performance of the game ball possessed by the rotary transfer member”. In other words, it was considered that “the rotation mode of the rotary transfer member should be changed over time to limit the transfer performance of the game ball possessed by the rotary transfer member”.

  However, if the “game ball transfer performance” of the “single rotary transfer member” is limited, the following problems may occur. In other words, with the intention of “reducing the number of executions of the return game” and limiting the “function to transfer the game ball on the normal rolling part to the normal ball receiving part”, the original game of the rotary transfer member is reduced. Will also limit. For example, “A game ball that is rolling on the special rolling part and will soon be attracted to the special adsorption part and guided to the special area part is caused by the rotation control of the rotary transfer member. May not be guided to the department. " In other words, it should restrict only “additional games (return games)”, but also restricts the original games, and the player is distrusted (for example, “the possibility of a big hit is not unjustly taken away) "?"

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the rotation transfer member (normal rotation transfer member) provided with the normal suction portion and the rotation transfer member (special rotation transfer member) provided with the special suction portion are separately provided. In addition, separate rotation control is applied to these rotary transfer members. Specifically, the normal rotation transfer member executes the rotation state and the stop state, and when the normal rotation transfer member is in the stop state, the non-adsorption region portion is disposed in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion. That is, in the driving mode of the normal rotation transfer member, there is a possibility of guiding to the normal area part as it is (not subject to return game) as it is in the stop mode, that is, “the game ball rolling on the receiving rolling part”. Since the “high mode” is provided, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of executions of “return game” will be more than necessary. At the same time, since the special rotation transfer member performs continuous rotation, it is possible to reliably guide the “game ball that should originally be attracted to the special adsorption part and be guided to the special area part” to the special area part. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, not only can the stay time of the game ball in the ball entering apparatus be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long and the flow of the game can be made smooth, but also the player is distrusted. It can prevent giving a feeling.

  In addition, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is prevented by “skillful performance operation using rotation and stop of the normal rotation transfer member”, and the game is given “sharpness”. In other words, in the invention of claim 1, there is no context, and the “possibility of return game” is not lowered, but by “the natural effect of alternately rotating and stopping the normal rotation transfer member,“ "Possibility of return game" is lowered. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to add “brightness” to the game without giving the player unpleasant feeling, unnatural impression, distrust, and the like.

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

  The “accepting rolling part” of the invention of each claim is a part that retains the game ball that has passed through the passage while rolling along the reciprocating path (rolling path). The “accepting rolling part” of the invention of each claim may be directly connected to the passage, or indirectly connected through another passage (for example, an introduction passage) or the like. Also good. Further, as the rolling path (reciprocating path) drawn by the receiving rolling part, for example, “a substantially linear rolling path (reciprocating path) in plan view”, “a substantially arc-shaped rolling path (plan view) ( Round-trip route) ”and the like.

  In the “accepting rolling part” of the invention of each claim, the height of both end parts (starting end part, terminal end part) is made higher than other parts, and the distance from each end part is closer to each end part. A downwardly inclined portion that is downwardly inclined in the direction is provided. A failure bulge is provided at a predetermined position in the path of the receiving rolling portion (for example, the center, the position eccentric to the terminal end, the position eccentric to the start end), and the top of the bulge for failure The space between the start end portion (introduction portion) is a normal rolling portion, and the space between the top portion and the end portion is a special rolling portion (hereinafter referred to as “specific example 1”). In addition, this obstacle raised part can be constructed by raising the road surface in the middle of the path of the receiving rolling part into a substantially mountain shape, for example.

  In this specific example 1, the normal rolling part and the special rolling part have, for example, a shape that is recessed in a valley shape (recessed downward), and both the normal rolling part and the special rolling part, or the normal rolling part The rolling part is provided with a normal guiding part for guiding the game ball rolling on the receiving rolling part to the normal area part. This normal guiding portion is “the guiding surface that is inclined downward toward the direction intersecting the direction of rolling (reciprocating path) of the game ball in the receiving rolling portion” or “the game ball while opening upward. It is comprised by the guide hole which can pass.

  In this specific example 1, for example, the game ball that passes through the passage and is introduced into the receiving rolling part reciprocates along the receiving rolling part, but the game immediately after being introduced into the receiving rolling part. The sphere passes through the normal guiding portion with its momentum (although it is not guided to the normal region portion). However, when the rolling speed of the game ball is gradually decelerated due to the influence of “friction resistance from the receiving rolling part”, it becomes easy to take out the rolling speed through the normal guiding part. However, if the normal adsorbing part of the normal rotation transfer member adsorbs the game ball “before being taken out of the receiving rolling part through the normal guiding part”, the gaming ball is again received and rolled through the return guiding part. Returned to the department. And if the special adsorption | suction part of a special rotation transfer member adsorb | sucks a game ball, this game ball will be guide | induced toward a special area part through a special guidance part.

  Further, in the invention of each claim, “a protuberance other than the obstacle protuberance (hereinafter referred to as“ additional protuberance ”)” may be provided in the course of the receiving rolling portion. For example, at least one of the normal rolling part and the special rolling part may be provided with an “additional bulge”, but the height of the top of this “additional bulge” is lower than that of the obstacle bulge. It is desirable that This additional raised portion can function as a speed reducing portion for reducing the rolling speed of the “game ball rolling on the receiving rolling portion” along with the obstacle raised portion. The top of the additional bulge is lower than, for example, both ends of the receiving rolling part, and the amount of deceleration per unit time of the game ball rolling on the receiving rolling part is determined by the additional bulging part or the obstacle bulging part. Get more by going through. In this case, a mode in which the normal rotation transfer member can adsorb the game ball above the additional raised portion, and a mode in which the normal guide portion is provided in the additional raised portion or in the vicinity thereof can be exemplified.

  Thus, if an additional raised part is provided in the receiving rolling part, the game can be given a reduced tension. That is, even in the inventions of the claims, if the “time for the game ball to stay in the receiving rolling part (to stay while rolling)” becomes too long, the player is given an “impressed impression” However, the “time during which the game ball stays in the receiving rolling part” can be prevented from becoming too long due to the action of the speed reducing part. This is because the object of the invention of claim 1 (adding sharpness to the game) can be achieved more reliably.

  The "normal rotation transfer member" and "special rotation transfer member" of the invention of each claim may have a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially barrel shape, a substantially conical shape, a substantially truncated cone shape, a substantially spherical shape (elliptical shape). A spherical shape), a substantially drum shape, or a combination of a plurality of these shapes. Moreover, in the invention of each claim, the normal attracting part and the special attracting part may be configured using a permanent magnet, or may be configured using an electromagnet. Furthermore, the “normal rotation transfer member” or “special rotation transfer member” of the invention of each claim is “substantially columnar, substantially cylindrical, substantially barrel-shaped, substantially conical, substantially frustoconical, or substantially drum-shaped” And a magnet (a permanent magnet or an electromagnet) that is mounted on the roller body and constitutes a normal attraction unit. And “a magnet (permanent magnet or electromagnet) that is attached to the roller body and constitutes the special attraction portion”. In this case, the magnet may be embedded in the roller main body and not exposed at the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body, or may be mounted in a recess or the like opened at the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body and exposed at the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body. However, you may comprise a part of outer periphery part of a normal rotation transfer member, and a part of outer periphery part of a special rotation transfer member.

  In each claim, it does not matter whether or not the “rotation axis of the normal rotation transfer member” and the “rotation axis of the special rotation transfer member” are arranged coaxially. Moreover, when arrange | positioning on the same axis | shaft, a normal rotation transfer member and a special rotation transfer member are made to adjoin (for example, distance shall be 10 mm or less), or a normal rotation transfer member and a special rotation transfer member by contact, It can also have an external shape as if it were a “single rotary transfer member”.

  In the invention of each claim, “the location where the normal suction portion is formed in the normal rotation transfer member” and “the location where the special suction portion is formed in the special rotation transfer member” can be variously selected. For example, (1) A mode in which the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member is provided around the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member or a predetermined portion of the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member. (3) A predetermined part of the outer peripheral part of the normal rotary transfer member and a special rotary transfer at the outer peripheral part of the predetermined rotary part and the outer peripheral part of the special rotary transfer member. The aspect etc. which are provided in dot shape in the outer peripheral part of a member can be illustrated. In addition, in the aspect provided in the “aspects provided in the form of dots” in (3), the diameter of the adsorption part (normal adsorption part or special adsorption part) (maximum width if not circular) is set to “1” of the diameter of the game ball. / 5 "to" 1 ". In (2) “aspects provided in a substantially arc shape” and (3) “aspects provided in a dotted shape”, etc., the same orbiting around the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member or the special rotation transfer member. A plurality of suction parts (normal suction part or special suction part) may be provided on the line (on the virtual line). In this case, the shape, size, etc. of each adsorption part (normal adsorption part or special adsorption part) may be unified, or at least some of the adsorption parts may be inconsistent.

  In any one of (1) “mode provided in a rotating state”, (2) “mode provided in a substantially circular arc shape”, and (3) “mode provided in a dotted shape” The formation location may be a plurality of locations along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member, and the formation location of the special suction portion may be a plurality of locations along the axis direction of the special rotation transfer member. In this case, the shape, size, etc. of each normal suction part and each special suction part may be unified, or at least some of them may be made ununiform. Furthermore, in the “aspects provided in a substantially arc shape” in (2) and the “aspects provided in a dot shape” in (3), etc., they are on the same line (virtual line) that circulates the outer periphery of the normal rotary transfer member. A plurality of normal suction portions may be provided, and the formation locations of the normal suction portions may be a plurality of locations along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member. Further, in the “mode provided in a substantially arc shape” in (2) and the “mode provided in a dot shape” in (3), etc., on the same line (virtual line) that circulates around the outer peripheral portion of the special rotation transfer member. A plurality of special suction portions may be provided, and the special suction portion may be formed at a plurality of locations along the axial direction of the special rotation transfer member.

  In the invention of each claim, the positional relationship between the normal rotation transfer member or the special rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part can be determined as follows, for example. For example, when the receiving rolling part forms a substantially linear rolling path (reciprocating path) in plan view, the rolling path and the rotation axis of the normal rotary transfer member are substantially parallel to each other. The positional relationship between the normal rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part can be determined. Similarly, when the receiving rolling part forms a substantially linear rolling path (reciprocating path) in plan view, the rolling path and the rotation axis of the special rotary transfer member are substantially parallel to each other. In addition, the positional relationship between the special rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part can be determined.

  Further, in the invention of each claim, the distance between the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling portion is such that a game ball rolling on the receiving rolling portion is absorbed by the normal rotation transfer member (normal suction portion). For example, it is determined within a range of a diameter of the game ball (11 mm) or less. Similarly, the distance between the outer peripheral portion of the special rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling portion is determined within a range in which the special rotation transfer member (special suction portion) can suck the game ball rolling on the receiving rolling portion. For example, it is determined within a range of the diameter (11 mm) or less of the game ball. In the invention of each claim, the “game ball that is attracted by the normal suction portion and is rotated and transferred in accordance with the rotation operation of the normal rotary transfer member” comes into contact with the normal ball receiving portion. It leaves the club and is handed over to the normal ball receiver. In addition, “the game ball that is attracted by the special suction portion and rotated and transferred in accordance with the rotation operation of the special rotation transfer member” comes out of the special suction portion when it comes into contact with the special ball reception portion. Is passed on. In addition, as described above, “when the normal suction portion is formed in a plurality of locations along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member, in all the formation locations,“ the normal rotation transfer member and the receiving rotation are received. The “distance with the moving part” may be standardized, or the “distance between the normal rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part” may be inconsistent in some formation locations. Similarly, “when the special suction portion is formed in a plurality of locations along the axial direction of the special rotation transfer member, in all the formation locations,“ the special rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling portion are The “distance” may be standardized, or the “distance between the special rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part” may be non-uniform in some formation locations.

  In the invention of each claim, the positional relationship between the normal ball receiving portion, the normal rotation transfer member, and the receiving rolling portion, and the positional relationship between the special ball receiving portion, the special rotation transfer member, and the receiving rolling portion are, for example, Can be defined as follows. For example, when the receiving rolling part forms a substantially linear rolling path (reciprocating path) in plan view, the rolling path and the rotation axis of the normal rotary transfer member are substantially parallel to each other. In addition to defining the positional relationship between the normal rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part, a virtual straight line is set at a position opposite to the rolling path across the rotation axis of the normal rotation transfer member. Above, the aspect which arrange | positions a normal ball | bowl receiving part can be illustrated. Similarly, when the receiving rolling part forms a substantially linear rolling path (reciprocating path) in plan view, the rolling path and the rotation axis of the special rotary transfer member are substantially parallel to each other. In addition, the positional relationship between the special rotation transfer member and the receiving rolling part is determined, and a virtual straight line is set at a position opposite to the rolling path across the rotation axis of the special rotation transfer member. The aspect which arrange | positions a special ball | bowl receiving part on a straight line can be illustrated.

  In the invention of each claim, the part where the game ball is guided by the return guiding part (the part in the receiving rolling part) may be either a normal rolling part or a special rolling part. However, in the type in which the return guidance part guides the game ball to the normal rolling part, when the “game ball is attracted to the normal suction part”, the “playing effect by rolling the game ball on the receiving rolling part” It means to start over again. On the other hand, in the type in which the return guidance part guides the game ball to the special rolling part, when “the game ball is adsorbed to the normal adsorption part”, “the possibility that the game ball reaches the special area part” is increased. In other words, this means that a so-called “hot production” is started.

  The “return guiding part” of the invention of each claim may be directly connected to the receiving rolling part (normal rolling part or special rolling part) or indirectly via another passage. May be. For example, when the passageway and the receiving rolling part are connected via a predetermined passage (introduction passage), the terminal portion of the “return guiding portion” is connected to the “predetermined passage (introduction passage)”. May be.

  The “return guiding part” of the invention of each claim guides the guide ball toward the receiving rolling part (normal rolling part or special rolling part) while rolling the game ball received by the normal ball receiving part. (Guide passage) or a space portion that guides the game ball received by the normal ball receiving portion by dropping it toward the receiving rolling portion (normal rolling portion or special rolling portion) May be.

  The “special guiding portion” of the invention of each claim may be directly connected to the special region portion (special guiding device in the inventions of claims 2 and 5) or indirectly through another passage. May be connected. In addition, the “special guidance part” of the invention of each claim guides the game ball received by the special ball receiving part toward the special area part (the special guidance device in the invention of claim 2). It may be constituted by a guide route (guide passage), or the game ball received by the special ball receiving part is dropped and guided toward the special area part (the special guide device in the inventions of claims 2 and 5). You may be comprised by a space part etc.

  As the drive mode of the “opening / closing member” of the invention of each claim, for example, a closed state in which the entrance is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered, and a game ball can be entered Thus, the drive aspect which changes the state of an opening-and-closing member between the open states which open a ball entrance can be illustrated. In addition, as the “opening / closing member” of the invention of each claim, the above-mentioned “opening / closing blade” type opening / closing member (a standing posture in which the lower end side is pivotally supported and the upper end portion is directed substantially vertically upward, and the upper end portion is In addition to the tilting posture directed obliquely upward and downward, the “translation type” opening and closing member can also be exemplified. This "translation system" opening / closing member is arranged in a pair of left and right with respect to the center of the entrance (center along the left-right direction), and translates so as to be separated from each other along the lateral direction. The entrance can be closed by opening the entrance and translating so as to be close to or in contact with each other along the lateral direction.

  The “opening operation execution condition” of the invention of each claim is a condition for the opening / closing member to perform the opening operation. For example, (1) “Another ball entering device arranged in the game area (in each claim) An entry device that is different from the entry device shown, for example, each time a game ball enters a start entry device), (2) the gaming state of the gaming machine is Examples include a mode that is established when a determination unit that constitutes a gaming machine makes a determination based on a game ball entering a ball device (starting ball input device) and the determination result is a small hit. . In the following description, one aspect of the “other ball entering device” may be referred to as an “opening / closing operation starting ball entering device”.

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

  The “driving device drive conditions” of the invention of each claim can be selected variously. For example, (1) the gaming machine is in an operating state (that is, the transferring device is always driven while the gaming machine is running). (2) The opening / closing member performs the opening operation (that is, the opening / closing member starts the opening operation and the start condition is satisfied at the same time). (Hereinafter, referred to as “second mode”), (3) the precondition for the opening / closing member to perform the opening operation is satisfied (that is, the precondition for the opening / closing member to start the opening operation is satisfied). However, it is a state where the opening / closing member has not yet started the opening operation, that is, a state immediately before the opening / closing member starts the opening operation, etc., and is hereinafter referred to as a “third mode”). . Further, as another aspect, (4) an aspect in which the “driving unit drive condition” is satisfied periodically (every fixed time) regardless of the “opening / closing member opening operation” (hereinafter referred to as “fourth aspect”). ”), And the“ driving conditions of the transfer device section ”on the condition that a“ specific effect ”is executed in an effect device (liquid crystal display device, other movable object, lamp device, etc.) provided in the gaming machine. "Can be exemplified (hereinafter referred to as" fifth aspect ").

  As will be described later, “the operation pattern of the opening / closing member that performs the opening operation” includes (a) an operation pattern that performs only a single opening operation (one opening operation), and (b) a plurality of opening operations. An operation pattern for performing an operation can be exemplified. (B) In the operation pattern in which the opening operation is performed a plurality of times, when adopting the (1) “second mode” and the (2) “third mode”, the “specific opening operation” is used as a reference. The “driving device drive conditions” can be established. For example, in (1) “second mode”, it is possible to exemplify a mode in which “the driving condition of the transfer device unit” is established only when the first opening operation is performed.

  In the “second mode” to “fifth mode”, when the “drive end condition is satisfied (the drive condition is not satisfied)”, the transfer device unit stops driving. Various examples of the “drive end condition” in this case can be exemplified. For example, (A) “a predetermined time has elapsed after the drive condition is satisfied”, (B) “the amount of rotation after starting rotation of the normal rotation transfer member becomes a predetermined amount”, ( C) “The amount of rotation after starting rotation of the special rotation transfer member becomes a predetermined amount” can be exemplified. The “predetermined time” in (A) can be exemplified by “a predetermined time that ends before the effective time (described later) ends”, “a predetermined time that ends when the effective time ends”, and the like. . In the mode (B), the success or failure of the “driving end condition” is determined by the number of rotations performed after the normal rotation transfer member has started the rotation operation (this number of rotations is not necessarily an integer). May be. In the mode (C), the success or failure of the “driving end condition” is determined by the number of rotations performed by the special rotation transfer member after the rotation operation is started (this number of rotations is not necessarily an integer). May be.

  In the first and second aspects of the present invention, the following modes can be exemplified as the modes of control performed by the drive control means on the transfer device section. That is, even if the drive control means controls the drive of the transfer device unit so that “the rotation state and the stop state of the normal rotation transfer member are alternately realized continuously (especially always)”. Good.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of each claim includes (a) detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area portion, and (b) within a predetermined effective time, the detection means moves the special area portion to the game ball. A special game transition means (that is, jackpot game transition means) for transitioning the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special game state (that is, jackpot game state) as a condition for detecting that the game has passed Good.

  Here, “Effective time” is set with the intention of preventing fraudulent activities, etc. in “wings type seven machines”, “pure feathers”, “feathers type rights” and “wings type arrangement ball” The special game transition means shifts the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state even if it detects that “the game ball has passed through the special area” outside the “valid time”. I will not let you. The “starting time” of the “effective time” can be variously selected, and examples thereof include “at the start of the opening / closing member opening operation”. Moreover, the length of the valid time can usually be exemplified by “several seconds”. For example, it is a time of 10 seconds or less (excluding zero seconds), and in particular, a time selected from 5 to 10 seconds can be exemplified. In this specific example, in the case where the opening / closing member is opened according to the “operation pattern for opening a plurality of times”, this “effective time” is started at “the time when the earliest opening is performed”. it can. In addition, in the case of “a plurality of game balls continuously entering the ball entry device, and these plurality of game balls continuously pass through the special area within the effective time period”, etc. In general, “passing through the special area portion that follows” does not become “an opportunity to shift the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state” (that is, ignored by the special gaming transition means). This is because “a condition for the special game transition means to shift the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state” is established by “detection of the earliest game ball by the detection means”.

  In each of the first, second, and sixth aspects of the present invention, the width in the circumferential direction of the non-adsorption region portion (used in the sense of “width along the direction of the circumference of the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member”) is used. In order to achieve the objects of these inventions, it is desirable that the size is sufficient. For example, it is desirable that the “diameter of the game ball (11 mm), the circumferential direction width equal to or more than 0.5” be more desirable. It is even more desirable that the diameter of the game ball is 1.5 or more circumferential direction widths. In other words, it is desirable that the circumferential direction width of “in the vicinity of the receiving rolling part” of the invention of each claim is “the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), the circumferential direction width of 0.5 or more”, It is further desirable to set the “diameter of the game ball, one or more circumferential direction widths”, and it is even more desirable to set the “diameter of the game ball, 1.5 or more circumferential direction widths”.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is:
An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A special guidance device for guiding the received game ball to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passageway to one of the normal area portion and the special guidance device;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
A game ball which is disposed in a rotatable state with respect to a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion and rolls on the normal rolling portion. A normal rotation transfer member in which a normal suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion, and a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member that is arranged in a rotatable state as a reference and has a special suction portion provided on the outer peripheral portion thereof that can attract the game ball rolling the special rolling portion using magnetic force. A device section;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A normal ball receiving portion that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is transferred while rotating integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. When,
A special ball receiving unit that is disposed around the outer periphery of the special rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the special adsorption unit When,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
On the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member is provided with a non-adsorption region portion where the normal suction portion does not exist along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first drive state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member is stopped by positioning the non-adsorption region portion in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion, while causing the special rotation transfer portion to perform a rotation operation;
The driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so as to execute the following.

  The invention of claim 2 differs from the invention of claim 2 in that a special guidance device is added. Also in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, the game ball is not retained in a stopped state but is retained in a rolling state at the receiving rolling part. For this reason, it is interesting for the player to enjoy watching the game ball roll over the receiving rolling part and “watch and drink” to see if the game ball can get over the obstacle bump. There will be something.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the game ball that is rolling on the receiving rolling part is guided to the normal area part through the normal guide part, or is attracted to the special suction part to be used as the special guide device. Can be guided. In addition, since a “return function” is exhibited by using a normal rotary transfer member or the like, it is avoided that the area where the game ball is guided is immediately identified when the game ball is introduced onto the receiving rolling part. Is done.

  Further, the return function can increase the stopping time of the game ball in the ball entering apparatus (the effect time using the rolling of the game ball). Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the ball entry device for a sufficient time (for example, a longer time than the conventional example) while having sufficient expectation. can do. Further, according to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the invention, not only the manner in which the game balls are guided, but also the normal rotation transfer member etc. exerts the return function, so that the game balls in the entrance device are more effective. Can be executed. In other words, in addition to (a) the case where the game ball that is rolling in the normal rolling part is guided to the normal region part by the normal guiding part, and (b) the case where the special guiding part is guided to the special guiding device, ( c) It is possible to cause a case of being sucked by the normal suction portion of the normal rotation transfer member and transferred to the normal ball receiving portion and returned to the receiving rolling portion. Then, according to the case of (c) returning the game ball to the receiving rolling part, the player is given an opportunity of “re-challenge to generate a big hit (guide the game ball toward the special area part)” Because it will be.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the normal suction portion and the special suction portion are not provided on the same movable object (that is, the rotary transfer member), Since it is provided on the “animal (rotary transfer member)”, the player is not distrusted while adding “sharpness” to the game.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member, the normal adsorbing portion is provided in a normal circulation region that circulates the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member around the rotation axis while passing through the formation portion of the normal adsorption portion. The normal non-adsorption region portion where no is present is provided in a substantially arc shape,
The arc length of the normal non-region portion is equal to or larger than the distance from the normal rolling portion to the normal ball receiving portion in the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control means includes
When the state of the normal rotation transfer member is set to the stop state, the outer periphery of the rotation transfer member is traced in the rotation direction of the rotation transfer member from the normal rolling portion toward the normal ball receiving portion. The driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so that only the normal non-adsorption region portion of the normal circulation region portion is positioned.

  In the invention of claim 3, when the normal rotation transfer member is in a stopped state, it is possible to avoid “a state in which the game ball is adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion or the special adsorption portion and hangs on the normal rotation transfer member (no meaning)” .

In invention of Claims 1-3,
“The drive control means
When the rotation start condition of the normal rotation transfer member is satisfied, the drive of the transfer device unit is controlled so that the normal rotation transfer member alternately executes the rotation state and the stop state,
When the rotation stop condition of the normal rotation transfer member is satisfied, the transfer device unit is configured so that the state of the normal rotation transfer member is maintained in a stopped state until a new rotation start condition of the normal rotation transfer member is satisfied. (Hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 1”).

  In this reference invention 1, in order to set the normal rotation transfer member to the rotation state or the stop state on the condition that “the rotation start condition of the normal rotation transfer member is satisfied”, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine having a higher effect. Can do. Here, in Reference Invention 1, “the operation of returning the normal rotation transfer member to the rotation state after the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member is performed” (hereinafter referred to as “unit operation”), which is executed when the “rotation start condition of the normal rotation transfer member” is satisfied once. The number of times “)” is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more times, and examples thereof include two times, three times, and the like. In addition, the “number of unit operations” to be executed when the “rotation start condition of the normal rotation transfer member is satisfied” can be determined by lottery using a random number or the like.

  Further, in Reference Invention 1, an aspect (hereinafter referred to as “the former aspect”) in which the “driving condition of the transfer device portion” and the “rotation start condition of the normal rotary transfer member” coincide with an aspect (hereinafter referred to as “the former aspect”). , “The latter embodiment”). Here, as the “former form of the former”, “the drive control means, when the gaming machine is in an operating state, the special rotation transfer member continuously rotates, and the normal rotation transfer member is in a rotation state and a stop state. A mode of controlling the driving of the transfer device unit so as to be alternately repeated. Further, as the “latter aspect”, “the drive control means is such that when the gaming machine is in an operating state, the special rotation transfer member continuously rotates, and the normal rotation transfer member rotates the normal rotation transfer member. A mode in which the rotation state and the stop state are alternately executed while the start condition is satisfied, and the drive of the transfer device unit is controlled so that the stop state is continued when the rotation start condition of the normal rotation transfer member is not satisfied. It can be illustrated.

  In each of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the drive source (motor or the like) for driving the normal rotation transfer member and the drive source (motor or the like) for driving the special rotation transfer member are separate. However, the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member may be driven using a common drive source.

That is, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
“The transfer device section includes drive means (such as a motor) that constitute a drive source of the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member,
The output shaft of the drive means (motor or the like) is always connected to the special rotation transfer member so that power can be transmitted, and a connection / disconnection selection mechanism (for example, for the normal rotation transfer member). Through the clutch mechanism), it is possible to change from a connected state where power can be transmitted to a disconnected state where power cannot be transmitted,
The drive control means starts driving the drive means when the drive condition of the transfer device section is satisfied, and when the cutting condition is satisfied, the output shaft of the drive means and the normal rotation transfer member are in the disconnected state. As described above, the connection / disconnection selection mechanism may be driven (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 2”) ”.

In this reference invention 2,
“Rotation position detection means for detecting the rotation position of the normal rotation transfer member;
Braking means (for example, a brake) for stopping the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control unit is configured such that the connection / disconnection selection mechanism causes the output shaft of the drive unit and the normal rotation transfer member to be in the disconnected state, and then the rotation position detection unit is configured so that the normal rotation transfer member is a predetermined value. The braking means may be driven when it is detected that it is in a rotational position (for example, a stop position) (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 3”) ”. "

  In other words, after the output shaft of the drive means and the normal rotation transfer member are disconnected, the normal rotation transfer member may continue to rotate for a while due to inertia. Thus, the stop position of the normal rotation transfer member can be set to the target rotation position (stop position where the non-adsorption region portion is positioned in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion).

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is:
An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A guiding device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
While the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer peripheral part, the normal rolling part is disposed so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse rotation directions with reference to a rotation axis that is horizontal or inclined. A normal rotation transfer member provided on the outer periphery with a normal adsorption part capable of adsorbing a game ball that rolls using a magnetic force, and a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer periphery. A special adsorbing portion that is arranged in a state in which it can rotate in both forward and reverse rotation directions with respect to the rotation axis that is rotated and that can attract the game ball that rolls on the special rolling portion using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member provided, and a transfer device unit comprising:
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A game ball that is arranged around the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. A normal ball receiving section to receive,
A game ball that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the special rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the special adsorption portion. A special ball receiving section to receive,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first driving state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation in a normal rotation direction;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member performs the rotation operation in the reverse rotation direction while causing the special rotation transfer unit to perform the rotation operation in the normal rotation direction;
The driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so as to execute the following.

  According to the invention of claim 4 as well, the behavior of the game ball in the pitching device is interesting and not only can give a sufficient expectation to the player, but can also give the game a “smoothness”. A game machine that can be obtained. According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game ball is not retained in a stopped state but is retained in a rolling state at the receiving rolling part. For this reason, it is interesting for the player to enjoy watching the game ball roll over the receiving rolling part and “watch and drink” to see if the game ball can get over the obstacle bump. There will be something.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game ball that is rolling on the receiving rolling part is guided to the normal region part through the normal guiding part, or is attracted to the special suction part of the special rotation transfer member. To the special area. In addition, “the function of returning the game ball that has been stripped from the receiving rolling part by being attracted to the normal adsorbing part of the normal rotating transfer member to the receiving rolling part (hereinafter referred to as“ returning function ”). Is provided. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the game ball is introduced onto the receiving rolling part, it is avoided that the area part to which the game ball is guided is immediately identified.

  Furthermore, with this return function, it is possible to secure a sufficient length of the staying time of the game ball in the pitching device (the effect time using the rolling of the game ball). Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the player can obtain a sufficient amount of time (for example, compared with the conventional example) while receiving sufficient expectation for the game ball that has entered the ball entry device. Long time). In addition, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the invention, not only the manner of guiding the game ball is varied, but also the normal rotation transfer member etc. exerts the return function, so that the game ball in the entrance device is more effective. Can be executed. In other words, in addition to (a) a case where the game ball that is rolling in the normal rolling portion is guided to the normal region portion by the normal guiding portion and (b) a case where the special guiding portion is guided to the special region portion, c) It is possible to cause a case where the normal suction portion of the normal rotation transfer member sucks and transfers to the normal ball receiving portion and returns to the receiving rolling portion. Then, according to the case of (c) returning the game ball to the receiving rolling part, the player is given an opportunity of “re-challenge to generate a big hit (guide the game ball toward the special area part)” Because it will be.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the separate suction object and the special suction part are not provided on the same movable object (that is, the rotary transfer member), but are provided with different rotation controls. Since it is provided on the (rotary transfer member), the player is not distrusted while giving the game “smoothness”. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the staying time of the game ball in the ball entry device is prevented from becoming unnecessarily long, thereby smoothing the flow of the game and adding “sharpness” to the game. At the same time, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the “game ball adsorbed to the special adsorption portion” is temporarily guided to the special area portion as it is, thereby preventing distrust to the player. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  In the invention of claim 4, as in the inventions of claims 1 to 3, while performing “reducing the number of executions of the return game”, the original game of the rotary transfer member is not restricted. is there. In other words, the gaming machine of the invention of claim 4 is also provided with a rotation transfer member (normal rotation transfer member) having a normal suction portion and a rotation transfer member (special rotation transfer member) having a special suction portion separately. Separate rotation control is applied to the rotary transfer member. Specifically, the normal rotation transfer member is set to be rotatable in both forward and reverse rotation directions, and the rotation direction of the normal rotation transfer member that is rotating in the normal rotation direction is set at a predetermined timing (the normal rotation transfer member is in the normal direction). When the time measured from the start of rotation reaches a predetermined time, or when the rotation distance after the normal rotation transfer member starts normal rotation reaches a predetermined distance, etc.) Switch. In other words, the “rotation direction of the normal rotation transfer member that rotates in the rotation direction (forward rotation direction) in which the game ball can be transferred (transferable from the rolling path toward the normal ball receiving portion)” at a predetermined timing, Switch to “Rotation direction in which game balls cannot be transferred (reverse direction)”. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the “return game” will be executed more times than necessary.

  However, as described above, when the normal rotation transfer member rotates in the reverse rotation direction, the special rotation transfer member continues to rotate in the forward rotation direction. It can be prevented that the game ball is not guided to the special area. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 4, not only can the stay time of the game ball in the pitching device be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long, the flow of the game can be made smooth, but also the player is distrusted. It can prevent giving a feeling.

  In addition, in the invention of claim 4, it is prevented by “skillful performance operation using the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member in the forward rotation direction and the rotation in the reverse rotation direction”, and the game is given “sharpness”. Yes. That is, in the invention of claim 4, there is no context and does not lower the “possibility of return game”, but “a natural effect of switching between normal rotation and reverse rotation of the normal rotation transfer member,” "Possibility of return game" is lowered. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to add “brightness” to the game without giving the player unpleasantness, unnatural impression, distrust, and the like.

  In each of the inventions of claims 4 to 7, “conditions for executing the second drive state”, in other words, “conditions for changing the rotation direction of the normal rotation transfer member from the normal rotation direction to the reverse rotation direction (hereinafter, Various modes of the “rotation direction changing condition”) can be exemplified, for example, (a) a predetermined time elapses after the normal rotation transfer member starts rotating in the normal rotation direction, (b) For example, after the normal rotation transfer member starts to rotate in the normal rotation direction, the “rotation amount (rotation distance, rotation angle) of the normal rotation transfer member in the normal rotation direction” reaches a predetermined amount.

  In each of the inventions of claims 4 to 7, when a condition for ending rotation in the reverse rotation direction (hereinafter referred to as “reverse rotation end condition”) is satisfied, the normal rotation transfer member stops rotating (normal Not only the rotation in the rotation direction but also the rotation in the reverse rotation direction may be stopped), or the rotation in the new forward rotation direction may be started. The contents of this “reverse rotation end condition” can also be set in various ways: (A) The “specific time” has elapsed since the normal rotation transfer member started rotating in the forward rotation direction, and (B) normal rotation transfer For example, after the member starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction, the rotation amount (rotation distance, rotation angle) of the normal rotation transfer member in the reverse rotation direction reaches a specific amount. The “specific time” includes “specific time that ends before the end of the effective time”, “specific time that ends at the end of the effective time”, and “specific time that ends after the end of the effective time”. Etc. can be illustrated.

  In each of the inventions of claims 4 to 7, after the “reverse rotation end condition” is satisfied, the “reverse rotation end condition” is satisfied in addition to the mode in which the normal rotation transfer member immediately starts rotating in the forward rotation direction. After that, it is also possible to adopt a mode in which the normal rotation transfer member starts to rotate in the normal rotation direction after a certain waiting time.

The gaming machine according to claim 5 is:
An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A special guidance device for guiding the received game ball to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passageway to one of the normal area portion and the special guidance device;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
While the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer peripheral part, the normal rolling part is disposed so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse rotation directions with reference to a rotation axis that is horizontal or inclined. A normal rotation transfer member provided on the outer periphery with a normal adsorption part capable of adsorbing a game ball that rolls using a magnetic force, and a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer periphery. A special adsorbing portion that is arranged in a state in which it can rotate in both forward and reverse rotation directions with respect to the rotation axis that is rotated and that can attract the game ball that rolls on the special rolling portion using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member provided, and a transfer device unit comprising:
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A game ball that is arranged around the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. A normal ball receiving section to receive,
A game ball that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the special rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the special adsorption portion. A special ball receiving section to receive,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first driving state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation in a normal rotation direction;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member performs the rotation operation in the reverse rotation direction while causing the special rotation transfer unit to perform the rotation operation in the normal rotation direction;
The driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so as to execute the following.

  The invention of claim 5 is different from the invention of claim 4 in that a special guidance device is added. According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the invention, the game ball is not retained in a stopped state but is retained in a rolling state at the receiving rolling portion. For this reason, it is interesting for the player to enjoy watching the game ball roll over the receiving rolling part and “watch and drink” to see if the game ball can get over the obstacle bump. There will be something.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the game ball that is rolling on the receiving rolling part is guided to the normal area part through the normal guide part, or is attracted to the special suction part to be used as the special guide device. Can be guided. In addition, since a “return function” is exhibited by using a normal rotary transfer member or the like, it is avoided that the area where the game ball is guided is immediately identified when the game ball is introduced onto the receiving rolling part. Is done.

  Further, the return function can increase the stopping time of the game ball in the ball entering apparatus (the effect time using the rolling of the game ball). Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the ball entry device for a sufficient time (for example, a longer time than the conventional example) while receiving sufficient expectation. can do. In addition, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, not only are there various ways of guiding the game ball, but the rotary transfer member and the like exhibit a return function, so that the game ball in the pitching device provides an effective presentation. Can be executed. In other words, in addition to (a) the case where the game ball that is rolling in the normal rolling part is guided to the normal region part by the normal guiding part, and (b) the case where the special guiding part is guided to the special guiding device ( c) It is possible to cause a case where it is sucked by the normal suction portion of the rotary transfer member and transferred to the normal ball receiving portion, and further returned to the receiving rolling portion. Then, according to the case of (c) returning the game ball to the receiving rolling part, the player is given an opportunity of “re-challenge to generate a big hit (guide the game ball toward the special area part)” Because it will be.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the separate suction object and the special suction part are not provided on the same movable object (that is, the rotary transfer member), but are provided with different rotational controls. Since it is provided on the (rotary transfer member), the player is not distrusted while adding “sharpness” to the game.

The gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5,
In the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member,
A non-adsorption region part in which the normal adsorption part does not exist along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member is provided;
The drive control means includes
After the normal rotation transfer member starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction, when the end condition for rotation in the reverse rotation direction is satisfied, the non-adsorption region portion is positioned in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion. As described above, the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member is stopped until the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member is stopped and the start condition for starting the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member is newly established. The driving of the transfer unit is controlled so as to stop the rotation.

  In the invention of claim 6, the non-adsorption region portion is positioned in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion (rolling path) when the normal rotation transfer member stops the rotation in the reverse rotation direction. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the “probability that the game ball remains adsorbed on the normal rotation transfer member” at “when the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member stops”.

  In the invention of claim 6, as described above, the circumferential width of the non-adsorption region portion (the width along the direction of rotating the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member) is the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), It is desirable to set it to one or more (particularly 1.5 or more). In addition, as described above, the “end condition for rotation in the reverse rotation direction” of the invention of claim 6 is (A) “the specified time after the normal rotation transfer member starts rotating in the forward rotation direction”. (B) After the normal rotation transfer member starts rotating in the reverse rotation direction, “the amount of rotation of the normal rotation transfer member in the reverse rotation direction” reaches a specific amount, etc. . In addition, as a preferable range of “the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion (the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion where the non-adsorption region portion is located)” of the invention of claim 6, as described above, for example, A range can be illustrated. That is, this “desirable range” can be exemplified as “a range that is measured so that the outer periphery of the rotary transfer member starts around the positive rotation direction from the receiving rolling portion”. Specifically, “a range in which the diameter of the game ball is one distance or less from the receiving rolling part (that is, a range in which the distance from the receiving rolling part is 11 mm or less)” can be exemplified. Further, as a more desirable range, “the diameter of the game ball from the receiving rolling part, a range of 1.5 or less distance (that is, the distance from the receiving rolling part is 16.5 mm or less). ) "Can be illustrated as a particularly desirable range, for example," a range within a distance of two or less game balls from the receiving rolling part (that is, a range having a distance of 22 mm or less from the receiving rolling part) " It can be illustrated.

The gaming machine according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7,
The drive control means includes
The amount of reverse rotation generated in the normal rotation transfer member by performing rotation in the reverse rotation direction,
The drive of the transfer device is controlled so that the distance from the normal ball receiving portion toward the normal rolling portion is larger than the distance to follow the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member in the reverse rotation direction. And

  In the invention of claim 7, the “reverse rotation amount (reverse rotation distance) generated in the normal rotation transfer member by performing the rotation in the reverse rotation direction” is changed from the “normal ball receiving portion to the normal rolling portion (rolling). To the path), the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member is made larger than the distance “following in the reverse rotation direction”. For this reason, “when the normal rotation transfer member finishes rotating in the reverse rotation direction and is in a stopped state, the game ball is adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion and hangs on the normal rotation transfer member (no meaning)” Can be avoided. Covered, “When the normal rotation transfer member starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction”, even if the game ball is adsorbed to the normal adsorption portion, the normal rotation transfer member is rotating in the reverse rotation direction. In addition, the game ball of the normal suction portion may come into contact with the normal rolling portion and be detached from the normal suction portion.

  Next, an invention related to the invention of each claim (hereinafter referred to as “related invention”) will be described.

First, the gaming machine of the related invention 1 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area part;
A time measuring means for starting time measurement when the opening and closing member to be executed according to the operation pattern starts an opening operation;
The gaming state of the gaming machine is based on the condition that when the time measuring means measures a time within a predetermined effective time, the detecting means detects that a game ball has passed through the special area portion. Special game transition means for shifting the game to a special game state.

  As described above, the “effective time” of the related invention 1 is the prevention of fraud in the “wings type seven machine”, the “pure feathers”, the “wings type right property”, and the “wings type arrangement ball”. It is a period set with the intention of.

The gaming machine of related invention 2 is the gaming machine according to any one of inventions of claims 1 to 7 and related invention 1.
Detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area part;
A time measuring means for starting time measurement when the opening and closing member to be executed according to the operation pattern starts an opening operation;
The gaming state of the gaming machine is based on the condition that when the time measuring means measures a time within a predetermined effective time, the detecting means detects that a game ball has passed through the special area portion. And a special game transition means for transitioning to a special game state,
When the time measurement means or another time measurement means that starts time measurement at the same time as the time measurement means measures the reverse rotation start time set as the time before the effective time elapses, the drive control means The drive of the transfer unit is controlled so that the rotary transfer member starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction.

The gaming machine of related invention 3 is the gaming machine of related invention 2,
When the time measuring means or the other time measuring means measures the rotation stop time set as the time before the effective time elapses, the drive control means causes the rotation transfer member to move in the reverse rotation direction. The driving of the transfer unit is controlled so as to stop the rotation of the apparatus.

  Here, according to the invention of each claim and each related invention, when the “effective time” is considered, the following effects can be obtained. In other words, in a gaming machine in which the effective time is set, there is a case where the time when the game ball passes through the special area portion is after the expiration of the effective time (hereinafter referred to as “time-out V prize”). If the gaming machine has a return function as in the invention of each claim and each related invention, there is a possibility that the probability that this “time-out V prize” will occur becomes high. As described above, if the probability of generating the “time-out V prize” increases, the player may be distrusted. In other words, the player may be distrusted by the fact that “the game ball does not pass a special area portion (despite winning a V prize) and does not generate a big hit”.

  On the other hand, in the invention of each claim and each related invention, the “rotation direction of the rotary transfer member rotating in the forward rotation direction” is switched to the reverse rotation direction at a predetermined timing. This lowers the “possibility that the number of executions of the return game will be more than necessary”. For this reason, in the invention of each claim and each related invention, the possibility of “time-out V winning” can be reduced, and the soundness of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of related invention 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the inventions of claims 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, and related inventions 1 to 3.
The entrance device includes
A special passage for guiding a game ball entering through the entrance to the special rolling part;
A special passage for guiding a game ball entering through the entrance to the special guide unit;
A special passage for guiding a game ball entering through the entrance to the special area part;
And a selection device for selecting which of the passing path and the special passing path the game ball entering through the entrance is to be entered. Features.

  According to the related invention 4, the “passage route through which the game ball passes after the game ball enters the entrance device” is distributed to the passage and the special passage by the selection device. Among these, the special passage is a “high probability route” in which a game ball is highly likely to be guided to the special area, and the passage is a low “low possibility that the game ball is guided to the special area. "Probability route".

  For this reason, according to the related invention 4, the player watches the distribution by the selection device "drinking the katsu". In addition, even if the game balls are distributed to a low-probability route (passage path), the player has sufficient time to expect various effects unfolded in the guidance device (rotary transfer member). (For example, it can be enjoyed for a long time compared to the conventional example). In other words, the player unfolds in the guidance device (rotary transfer member) “distribution effect (effect that the guidance device guides the game ball to the special area part or the normal area part)” and “ Re-challenge production (production using a return function such as a rotary transfer member) ”can be fully enjoyed.

  That is, according to the gaming machine of the related invention 4, the game ball enters the ball entry device, and “the possibility (probability) that the game ball is guided to the special area portion” is temporarily determined by the distribution result of the selection device. ,Prove. However, even when the distribution result is not good, the guidance device gives the player an opportunity to challenge. In addition, in this guidance device, even if a single challenge fails, a chance of multiple challenges may be given. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the invention of related invention 1, the interest of the player can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the related invention 5 is the gaming machine according to any of the inventions of claims 2, 3, 5-7, related invention 1 to related invention 3,
The entrance device includes
A special passage for guiding a game ball entering through the entrance to the special guidance device is provided, and a game ball entering through the entrance is provided for the passage and the special passage. A selection device is provided for selecting which of them to enter.

  According to the related invention 5, the “passage route through which the game ball passes after the game ball enters the entrance device” is distributed to the passage and the special passage by the selection device. Among these, the special passage is a “high probability route” in which a game ball is highly likely to be guided to the special area, and the passage is a low “low possibility that the game ball is guided to the special area. "Probability route".

  For this reason, also in the related invention 5, the player watches the distribution by the selection device "drinking the kazu". In addition, even if the game balls are distributed to a low-probability route (passage path), the player has sufficient time to expect various effects unfolded in the guidance device (rotary transfer member). (For example, it can be enjoyed for a long time compared to the conventional example). That is, according to the gaming machine of the related invention 5, the game ball enters the ball entry device, and “the possibility (probability) of the game ball being guided to the special area portion” is temporarily determined by the distribution result of the selection device. ,Prove. However, even when the distribution result is not good, the guidance device gives the player an opportunity to challenge. In addition, in this guidance device, even if a single challenge fails, a chance of multiple challenges may be given. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of related invention 2, the interest of the player can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the related invention 5, in the gaming machine provided with the “feather-type ball entry device”, the unexpectedness and interest of the game can be enhanced. That is, when the “special guidance device” sorts game balls using a periodic motion member (for example, a rotating body that rotates at a constant speed) that performs a periodic motion (for example, when it is a so-called “Kroon”). In addition, the unexpectedness of the game can be enhanced. This periodic operation member (rotary body) has a predetermined number (for example, one) of special receiving portions (configured by holes or concave portions) and a “larger number than the predetermined number” of normal receiving portions (holes or concave portions). Configuration). When the game ball that has entered the special guidance device is received by the special receiving unit, the game ball is guided to the special region unit. In addition, when the game ball that has entered the special guidance device is received by the normal receiving unit, the game ball is guided to the normal region unit.

  On the other hand, since the special receiving part and the normal area part perform a periodic operation (rotation) as a part of the periodic operation member, the operation position (phase) of the special receiving part becomes a specific position. If the game ball does not enter the special guidance device, the game ball will not be guided to the special area portion, or it will be difficult to be guided. In addition, as described above, in this type of “wing-type entrance device”, in order to open the entrance, it is necessary to allow the start entrance device to enter a game ball. At the same time, the “opening time of the entrance” is very short. And it is difficult for a general player (a player who has a very general skill) to match the timing of entering the game ball into the entrance device with the operation position (phase) of the special receiving unit. Business. Therefore, in a gaming machine equipped with this type of special guidance device, the probability that a general player can experience a “hit game” is reduced, and the result of the game when the game ball enters the entrance device. Becomes clear. For this reason, in a gaming machine provided with this kind of special guidance device, the unexpectedness of the game is low, and it is easy to hinder the fun of the game.

  On the other hand, according to the related invention 5, it is possible to change the timing at which the “game ball that has entered the ball entry device” reaches the “special guidance device” using the guidance device (rotary transfer member). In other words, suppose that a ball entry device (hereinafter referred to as “conventional ball entry device”) that has a special guidance device that distributes game balls using a periodic motion member but does not have a guidance device (rotary transfer member). .) ”, Even if a game ball enters at a timing that does not enter the special area portion, in the ball entry device according to the related invention 5, the game ball is moved to the guidance device (in particular, a rotary transfer member or the like). By entering the special guidance device via “when using the return function”, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the special area part. If it is a “device”, even if a game ball enters at the timing of entering the special area portion, in the ball entry device according to related invention 2, the game ball is returned to the guidance device (especially the return of the rotary transfer member or the like). Special invitation via `` When using functions '' By entering the apparatus, it is possible to cause the possibility that the game ball enters the normal area portion, so that the game machine according to the invention of the related invention 2 can enhance the unexpectedness and interest of the game. .

The gaming machine of related invention 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of inventions of claims 1 to 7, related invention 1 to related invention 5,
The return guiding unit guides the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the normal rolling unit,
In the return guide part or the normal rolling part,
An urging means for urging the game ball returned to the normal rolling part via the return guiding part in the direction of the special rolling part is provided.

  According to the related invention 6, since the return guiding portion or the normal rolling portion is provided with the urging means, a more effective performance can be performed. For example, it is possible to increase the “probability that a game ball returned to the normal rolling part via the return guiding part will reach the special rolling part”. In this case, “re-challenge production (production using a return function such as a rotary transfer member)” is used, and “the gaming machine is in a so-called hot gaming state (a gaming state that is highly likely to cause a big hit)”. This is because it can be transmitted to the player.

  The “urging means” of the related invention 6 is means for giving “moment toward the direction of the special rolling part” to the “game ball returned to the normal rolling part”. For example, a means for applying an external force to the game ball (for example, hitting it) and urging the game ball toward the special rolling part can be exemplified.

  Note that “means for increasing the probability that a game ball returned to the normal rolling part via the return guiding part reaches the special rolling part (hereinafter referred to as“ probability improving means ”)” is provided. It is not limited to the “biasing means” of the invention. For example, “probability improving means” using the height difference (potential energy) of the passage surface can be exemplified. For example, when the return guiding part is configured as a path inclined downward from the normal ball receiving part toward the normal rolling part (that is, a return path for returning the game ball from the normal ball receiving part to the normal rolling part), By making "the height of the normal ball receiving part (the one that is present at the lowest position when there are multiple normal ball receiving parts)" 10 mm or more higher than the "height of the top part of the obstacle ridge" “Probability improving means” can be configured. The difference in height between the “normal ball receiving portion” and the “top of the obstacle bump” is more preferably 20 mm or more, even more preferably 30 mm or more, and particularly preferably 50 mm or more. desirable.

  In the invention of each claim and each related invention, (a) the probability that a game ball that has passed through the passage and entered the normal rolling part (that is, a game ball having no return history) will reach the special rolling part is determined. “0” or low probability (for example, 25% or less), and (b) “probability that a game ball returned to the normal rolling part through the return guiding part reaches the special rolling part” is set to “other than zero (for example, , 50% or more, and particularly preferably 100%), an even more effective presentation can be performed (hereinafter referred to as “specific example 2”). According to this specific example 2, when “re-challenge effect (effect using a return function such as a rotary transfer member)” is executed, when it is not executed, “probability that the game ball is guided to the special area” Will be very different. Therefore, the game can be sharpened, and the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  In this specific example 2, the “rolling speed when the game ball returned to the normal rolling part through the return guide part reaches the obstacle bulge part” is indicated as “the game ball having no return history is used for the obstacle. It can be realized by making it faster than the “rolling speed when reaching the raised portion” or the like. For example, the present invention can be carried out using the invention of claim 5 or the above-described “probability improving means using the difference in altitude between the normal ball receiving portion and the top of the obstacle ridge”.

The gaming machine of related invention 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of inventions of claims 1 to 7, related invention 1 to related invention 6,
The formation density of the normal adsorption part in the outer peripheral part of the normal rotation transfer member is different from the formation density of the special adsorption part in the outer peripheral part of the special rotation transfer member.

  According to the gaming machine of the related invention 7, it is possible to cause intentional bias in the behavior of the game ball in the guidance device, and to further enhance the fun of the game. For example, in the invention of each claim and each related invention, when adopting the configuration that “the game ball is returned to the normal rolling part by the return guide part”, the formation density of the normal suction part is set to the formation of the special suction part. If it is higher than the density, it will be a game machine with a high execution frequency of “re-challenge production”, and if the formation density of the special adsorption part is higher than the formation density of the normal adsorption part, the game ball may enter the special area part It becomes a high gaming machine.

  Here, an application invention of the related invention 7 is illustrated.

The gaming machine of application invention 1 is the gaming machine according to any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 6 and related inventions 1 to 6.
“All the suction parts (normal suction part and special suction part) provided on the outer periphery of the rotary transfer member have the same suction capacity (for example, the value obtained by multiplying the surface area and the magnetic flux density is equal), and the normal rotation The outer peripheral portion of the transfer member and the outer peripheral portion of the special rotation transfer member are characterized in that at least one of the number of formations and the formation interval is different between the normal suction portion and the special suction portion. '' And

  Also according to this application invention 1, it is possible to cause an intentional bias in the “behavior of the game ball in the guidance device” and to further enhance the fun of the game.

The gaming machine of application invention 2 is the gaming machine according to any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 7 and related inventions 1 to 6.
“In the normal rotation transfer member, the normal suction portion is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotation axis, and in the special rotation transfer member, the special suction portion is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotation axis. "At least one of them is performed".

  According to the gaming machine of the application invention 2, the player can increase the chance that the game ball is adsorbed to the adsorbing part (the normal adsorbing part and the special adsorbing part), or the appearance can be increased. Can be further enhanced. In the related invention 2, if “normally adsorbing portions are provided at a plurality of locations along the rotational axis of the rotary transfer member”, the chance of “re-challenge production” is increased, or in appearance , You can make it look like it has increased. In addition, if it is assumed that “the special suction part is provided at a plurality of locations along the rotational axis of the rotary transfer member”, it seems that the number of opportunities for the game ball to enter the special area part is increased, or seemingly increased. You can show them.

The gaming machine of application invention 3 is the gaming machine according to any one of inventions of claims 1 to 7 and related inventions 1 to 6.
“Providing normal suction portions in plural along the direction of rotating around the outer peripheral portion in the normal rotary transfer member, and providing special suction portions in plural along the direction of rotating in the outer peripheral portion of the special rotary transfer member; , At least one of them is performed.

  In the application invention 3, the site where the suction part (the normal suction part and the special suction part) is present and the part where the suction part is not present are alternately arranged along the direction of circling the outer peripheral part of each rotary transfer member. . For this reason, the game ball is attached to each rotary transfer member by the rotation position (phase) of each rotary transfer member and the “rolling position of the game ball in the receiving rolling part”. Part) is determined. In other words, when a game ball enters the ball entry device, the player determines the relationship between the rotational position of each rotary transfer member and the “rolling position of the game ball in the receiving rolling part” as I will watch it. For this reason, according to the related invention 3, a more interesting game can be performed.

The gaming machine of application invention 4 is a gaming machine according to any one of inventions of claims 1 to 6 and related inventions 1 to 6.
“In a plurality of locations along the rotational axis of the normal rotation transfer member, a normal suction portion is provided at one or a plurality of locations along the direction of circling the outer periphery,
In a plurality of locations along the rotation axis of the special rotation transfer member, providing a special suction portion at one or a plurality of locations along the direction of circling the outer periphery,
As one of the
Each of the plurality of locations is characterized in that at least one of the number of formations and the formation interval is different. ”

  In the application invention 4, the suction portions (the normal suction portion and the special suction portion) are irregularly arranged along the rotation axis of each rotary transfer member. For this reason, “when the game ball enters the receiving rolling part, it becomes more difficult to immediately determine the region part to which the game ball is guided”. Further, according to the gaming machine of related invention 4, because it is possible to increase the chance that the game ball is adsorbed to the adsorbing part (ordinary adsorbing part and special adsorbing part), or seemingly increased, The interest of the player can be further enhanced. In the related invention 4, the number of adsorbing portions (normal adsorbing portions and special adsorbing portions) disposed at “each location along the rotation axis” may be unified, or at least at any location. , May be inconsistent. In any one of the plurality of places, there may be a place where only one suction part (normal suction part or special suction part) is formed.

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

  When the invention of each claim, each related invention, and each application invention (hereinafter, these inventions are collectively referred to as “the present inventions”) are applied to the above-described “wing type seven machine”, for example, The structure like this will be provided. In other words, the “wing-type seven machine” includes (a) a ball entry device according to any of the claims, (b) a start winning device, and (c) a gaming state of the gaming machine in a normal gaming state. From the normal gaming state to the small hit gaming state (predetermined on the opening and closing member) (determining whether to shift to the big hit gaming state (that is, the special gaming state) (hereinafter referred to as "big hit judgment") A determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the state in which the opening / closing operation is performed in a manner (hereinafter referred to as “small hit determination”), (d) a determination display of a determination result symbol indicating the result of this determination, and the like A symbol display means (for example, constituted by an LED lamp, a liquid crystal display device, etc.), (e) a winning device, and (f) To change the gaming state of the machine to the special gaming state And special game shifting unit can be exemplified by a gaming machine comprising a. In the following description, “big hit determination” and “small hit determination” may be collectively referred to as “win / fail determination”.

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

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

  By the way, some of the “wings type seven machines” are equipped with a large winning device (a winning device used during a big hit) in addition to the winning device (hereinafter, referred to as “independent type”). There are devices in which the device is also used as a prize-winning device (hereinafter referred to as “combined type”). In the case of the independent type, when the gaming state of the gaming machine shifts to the “big hit gaming state (special gaming state)”, the opening / closing door of the big winning device is opened, and the big winning device in the closed state is opened. (In the case of an attacker type), it becomes possible to win a game ball in the big winning opening. Or the space | interval between the upper end parts of a pair of wing piece part is expanded (in the case of a tulip type), and thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball to the big winning opening. Further, in the case of the combined type, the state of the opening / closing member is maintained in the open state, and thereby, it is possible to win the game ball in the big winning opening. In the “winged goods type seven machine”, the “normal game state” refers to a “game state in which the open condition of the special prize opening is continuously not satisfied and the closed state of the special prize opening is continued”. In addition, in the Seven machines, the “hit game state” means that the allowance condition for opening the big prize opening is intermittently established for a predetermined number of times, and “the gaming state in which the opening state of the big prize opening is realized intermittently”. ".

  Regardless of the type of the winning device (independent type or combined type), after changing the winning device to the open state, whether a predetermined number of game balls will be won in this winning device (big winning opening) , Once the predetermined time has passed, once the closing operation (in the case of the attacker type, the closing operation of the door, in the tulip type, the operation of reducing the interval between the upper ends of the pair of wing pieces, In the combined use type, an operation of closing the entrance is performed to close the grand prize winning device, and “one unit operation (so-called one round)” is completed. That is, the unit operation is completed, in which the grand prize winning device is changed from the closed state to the open state and returned to the closed state again. When this “unit action” is repeated a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”), the gaming state of the gaming machine is returned from the “big hit gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”.

  In the gaming machine of each of the present inventions, it is desirable that the gaming machine be an “independent type” in order to ensure smoother processing of the game ball. In other words, during a big hit game, a large number of game balls usually enter the big winning device, so if the “shared type” is used, it may be difficult to smoothly process the game balls. That is, in the ball entry device of each claim, since it has “the possibility that the game ball that has entered the ball will be returned to the normal rolling part (accepting rolling part) by adsorbing to the normal adsorption part”, When this winning device is used as a big winning device, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls stay in the winning device (large winning device) (retained while being circulated), and the game balls cannot be processed smoothly. Because.

  In the gaming machine according to each of the present inventions, when the “independent type” is adopted, the above-described “inhibiting means for prohibiting establishment of the opening operation execution condition” may be provided during the execution of the big hit game (special game). In this case, during the execution of the big hit game (special game), even if the game ball enters the above-mentioned “start winning device”, the entrance is kept closed.

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

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

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

  When the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned “pure feathers”, for example, the following configuration is provided. In other words, the “pure feathers” include (a) a ball entry device according to any of the claims, and (b) a ball entry device different from the ball entry device (that is, the aforementioned “opening / closing operation”). And a game machine equipped with a starting and entering device "). In this “pure wings”, when the opening / closing member (opening / closing blade) is not opening / closing (that is, when the entrance is closed), the “opening / closing operation starting entrance device” is a game ball. When the ball enters the ball, the opening / closing member performs a normal opening / closing operation (used to mean an opening / closing operation performed in a short time such as 0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds). When the game ball passes through the aforementioned “special area”, the special game transition means shifts the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state. That is, while the special game execution permission condition is established, the gaming state of the gaming machine is shifted from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state (that is, the big hit gaming state).

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

  When each invention of the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned “feather-type right property”, for example, the following configuration is provided. That is, as the “feather-type right item”, a ball entry device according to any claim and a ball entry device different from the ball entry device (hereinafter referred to as “a prize-winning device for a right item”). And a game using the “ball-entering device according to any claim” as a winning device for acquiring a right. In the “feather-type right item”, when a specific condition is satisfied, the state of the opening / closing member of the winning device for winning the right (the ball-entering device according to any claim) is a closed state in which the ball entrance is closed. To an open state in which the entrance is opened. And while the state of the opening / closing member is in the open state, a predetermined number (for example, one ball) of game balls is placed in the special area part (special area part according to the invention of each claim) in the winning device for acquiring rights. By making it pass, "game value right" is acquired. With this right, the “big prize winning device for right goods” generates a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) in which opening and closing is repeated.

  When each invention of the present invention is applied to the above-described “wings type arrangement ball (combined game machine)”, for example, the following configuration is provided. In other words, the game board includes (a) a ball entry device according to any claim, (b) a ball entry region group including a plurality of ball entry regions into which game balls can enter, and (c) individual entry A gaming machine comprising: a winning information display means for displaying winning information according to a game ball entering the ball area; and (d) a variable display device capable of executing variable display and stop display of a predetermined identification symbol. Can be illustrated.

  In this gaming machine, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 16) of game balls is fired to perform one unit game, and a winning mode is determined from a combination of winning information displayed on the winning information display means in this one unit game. And a prize game value determined according to the prize mode is given.

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

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

  That is, when the identification symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display device is a specific symbol, the state of the opening and closing member constituting the ball entry device according to any one of claims 7 from the closed state of closing the ball entrance, When the game entrance is changed to an open state where the entrance is opened and a game ball enters the entrance device, or when a predetermined number of unit games are finished without entering the entrance, the state of the opening / closing member is returned to the closed state. It is. Then, when the game ball that has entered the ball entry device according to any of the claims passes through the special area portion, the special game transition means (that is, the big hit game transfer means) wins the gaming state of the gaming machine. A gaming state (special gaming state) is set (control to a big hit gaming state). That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is shifted from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state while the special game execution permission condition is established.

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

  As described above, according to the invention of each claim, there is obtained a gaming machine that is interesting in the behavior of the game ball in the ball entry device and that can give a sufficient sense of expectation to the player. . In addition, a gaming machine capable of adding “brightness” to the game while enhancing the player's gaming interests can be obtained.

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

A. Example 1
First, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. This gaming machine 1 constitutes a specific example of the invention of claim 2 and the like.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2.

  Among these, as shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 2 is fixed to the installation site S1 provided in the island facility S of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body H.

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

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably attached to the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 (see FIG. 1) on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, the middle frame 3, the front frame (glass door frame) 4, the upper plate member 5, The lower plate member 6, the game board 10 (see FIG. 4), the back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 25) and the like are the main parts.

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

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

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

  Thus, when the middle frame 3 holds the game board 10, the “game area 11 configured on the front surface portion 10 a of the game board 10” can be viewed from the front of the middle frame 3 through the window 3 </ b> A. . Further, a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 25) is mounted on the back surface portion of the game board 10 so as to cover the back surface portion. Although illustration is omitted, positioning with respect to the middle frame 3 of the game board 10 is performed by using a protrusion provided on one of the game board 10 and the middle frame 3 with a fitting portion (hole or recess) provided on the other. ). Details of the back mechanism panel 102 will be described later.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, speakers SP <b> 1 and SP <b> 2 (see FIG. 28) are incorporated on the left and right sides of the upper end portion of the front frame 4, respectively. Further, in the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 (see FIG. 28) are also incorporated in the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. For this reason, in this gaming machine 1, the speakers SP1 to SP4 are arranged at the four corners of the front portion to constitute a “4-way speaker system”. In this gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using these speakers SP1 to SP4.

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

  A ball rental display board 410 (see FIG. 27) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 28) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and a “ball rental operation unit 5c” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. ”And an operation switch SW. The outer portion of the upper plate member 5 is also mainly made of lens-shaped plastic, and the LED substrate 4i is also built in the upper plate member 5 (see FIG. 2).

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

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

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 10 is held by the middle frame 3 (see FIG. 1), and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 30) described later. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both formed using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board 10. In the front portion of the game board 10, a portion constituted by a substantially circular peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 constitutes a game area 11. In addition, in the present Example, although the aspect which comprises the outer edge part of the game area | region 11 using two rails (the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13) was illustrated, for example, one rail (C-shaped) The outer edge portion of the game area 11 can also be configured using a single rail).

  In this game board 10, the central device 20, two normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16 A and 16 B, and three start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 are located in the game area 11. The lower device 30, four general winning devices 40, 41, 43, and 44, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a windmill 46, and the like are disposed. The central device 20 constitutes a specific example of the ball entry device according to the invention of claim 2. The central device 20 is integrated with a reserved symbol display device 50, a first display device 60, and a second display device 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The passage selection device 23 constitutes a specific example of the “selection device” of the related invention 4, and a passage (first passage formation member 24A) through which a game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrance 29B passes. Or a special passage formed by the second passage formation member 24B). That is, the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrance 29B is selected by the passage selection device 23 from either the first passage formation member 24A or the second passage formation member 24B. Guided to one side. The structure and guidance mode of this passage selection device 23 can be selected in various ways, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a guidance plate 23a, a cam 23b, a transmission member (stamper) 23c, and an induction motor 23d (see FIG. 27). The main control unit 200A described later constitutes “guidance operation control means for controlling the operation of the induction motor 23d”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the second method, for example, the protrusions (tuppets) 23m are projected at a plurality of locations (for example, 3 to 6 locations at equal intervals in the circumferential direction) on the outer periphery of the cam 23b, and the opening and closing members 27A and 27B are At the same time that the posture becomes the open posture, the induction motor (particularly the stepping motor) 23d may be operated to push up the projection 23g with any projection 23p. Further, in the second method, each time the entrance opening / closing device performs an opening operation (operation for opening the entrances 29A and 29B), the passage selection device 23 changes the posture of the guide plate 23a to “ It is not necessarily required to operate so as to be “special guidance posture”. For example, every time the main control unit 200A determines that the entrance opening / closing device performs an opening operation (an operation for opening the entrances 29A and 29B), the main control unit 200A displays “the guide plate 23a It may be determined whether or not the movement is performed so that the posture is the special guidance posture. In addition, although illustration is omitted, a winning detection switch 20s (see FIG. 22) is provided in “a portion located between the passage selection device 23 and the entrances 29A and 29B” in the central device 20. It is arranged. Therefore, “the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B” is detected by the winning detection switch 20s before reaching the passage selection device 23.

  The first passage formation member 24A is a member for constituting the “passage passage” according to the invention of claim 2, and is arranged in the storage box 22 as shown in FIG. The first passage formation member 24 </ b> A is for passing “the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29 </ b> A and 29 </ b> B” toward the first guide device 25. The first passage forming member 24A has a substantially square frame shape and is configured by using a cylindrical body (樋) having bent portions at two locations in the middle.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first passage forming member 24A includes a first cylindrical portion 241A, a second cylindrical portion 243A, and a third cylindrical portion 245A. It has. The first cylindrical portion 241A is disposed substantially horizontally on the left and right sides with the right end portion positioned immediately below the intermediate portion of the guide plate 23a (the position through which the rotation axis 23e passes).

  Further, the second cylindrical portion 243A is arranged in a state of projecting downward from the left end portion while communicating with the left end portion of the first cylindrical portion 241A. Furthermore, the third cylindrical portion 245A is arranged in a state of projecting toward the rear of the lower end portion while communicating with the lower end portion of the second cylindrical portion 243A.

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

  The second passage forming member 24B is a member for constituting the “special passage” of the related invention 5, and is disposed in the storage box 22 as shown in FIG. The second passage formation member 24B is for passing “the game ball that has entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B” toward the second guide device 26. The second passage forming member 24B is also configured by using a cylindrical body (樋) having a substantially rectangular frame shape and having bent portions at two intermediate portions.

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

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

  The first guidance device 25 constitutes a specific example of the “guidance device” of the related invention 5 and is disposed in the left side of the central portion in the storage box 22. The first guide device 25 receives the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member 24A and guides it to one of the normal region TR (see FIG. 23) and the second guide device 26. belongs to.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first guide device 25 includes a base portion 25a and a transfer roller device 25b. Further, the base portion 25a constitutes a rolling surface for rolling the game ball, and is a member for supporting the transfer roller device 25b, and has a “horizontal elongated substantially rectangular” planar shape. As shown in FIG. 7, the base portion 25a includes a main body portion 25c, a first motor mounting portion (hereinafter referred to as “normal motor mounting portion”) 25d, and a second motor mounting portion (hereinafter referred to as “special”). 125d "). The normal motor mounting portion 25d constitutes the left end side of the base portion 25a, the special motor mounting portion 125d constitutes the right end side of the base portion 25a, and the main body portion 25c defines “the other part of the base portion 25a”. Constitute.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the main body portion 25c, a mounting portion 25e is provided at a central portion along the front-rear direction and decentered to the right end side. The mounting portion 25e is configured by a recess that opens upward while exhibiting a substantially barrel-shaped opening shape (see FIG. 11). A rear wall 25f is raised from the rear edge of the main body 25c, and a left wall 25g is raised from the left edge of the main body 25c. Further, a front wall portion 25h is raised from the front edge portion of the main body portion 25c, and the front wall portion 25h includes two cutout portions K1 and K2 {see FIG. 19 (a). reference}.

  A partition wall portion 25i is raised from the upper surface portion of the main body portion 25c. The partition wall portion 25i is disposed substantially in parallel with the left side wall portion 25g, with the rear end portion integrated with the rear wall portion 25f. However, a space (interval having a width exceeding 11 mm) allowing passage of game balls is provided between the partition wall portion 25i and the left side wall portion 25g. Further, a space (interval having a width exceeding 11 mm) that allows the game ball to pass is also provided between the front end portion of the partition wall portion 25i and the front wall portion 25h.

  The part located between the left side wall part 25g and the partition wall part 25i on the upper surface part of the main body part 25c constitutes the ball introduction path D1. The ball introduction path D1 is for receiving a game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member 24A (passage path) and introducing it into the receiving rolling part E described later. The ball introduction path D1 positions the inlet portion D11 directly below the outlet portion 247A of the first passage forming member 24A (see FIG. 9), and the outlet portion D12 to the receiving rolling portion E described later. Connected (see FIG. 7). Further, the floor portion of the ball introduction path D1 is inclined downward from the entrance D11 toward the exit D12 (see FIG. 9).

  In the upper surface portion of the main body portion 25c, a portion between the front wall portion 25h and the mounting portion 25e constitutes a receiving rolling portion E (see FIG. 7). The receiving rolling part E is formed in the left-right direction, and the left end part EL is connected in a state substantially orthogonal to the outlet part D12 of the ball introduction path D1. For this reason, the receiving rolling part E is connected to the first passage formation member 24A (passage passage) via the ball introduction passage D1, and the first passage formation member 24A (passage passage) and the ball introduction passage D1. The game balls passed in the order of can be accepted. However, the floor surface (road surface) at the right end of the receiving rolling part E is made lower in a step shape than the floor surface (road surface) of the outlet part D12 of the ball introduction path D1 (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 19 (a), the receiving rolling part E forms a rolling path in the left-right direction while having a substantially waveform. In other words, the receiving rolling part E is formed using a rolling surface (road surface) provided in a “substantially straight line shape in a plan view” while forming gentle irregularities, and the left end EL (FIG. 7). Etc.) is an introduction part for introducing a game ball, and the right end ER (see FIG. 7 etc.) is a turn-back part where the rolled game ball is turned back. In the middle of the rolling path of the receiving rolling part E, an obstacle raised part V configured by raising the rolling surface (road surface) in a substantially mountain shape is provided. Moreover, in this acceptance rolling part E, the height of right end part ER and left end part EL is made higher than the height of any other site | part.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 19 (a), in this receiving rolling part E, the part located on the left side of the top part VT of the obstacle raised part V constitutes the normal rolling part NT, and the top part VT. The part located on the right side of the wheel constitutes the special rolling part ST.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the normal rolling portion NT has a shape that is recessed in a valley shape (depressed in a substantially arc shape), and both end portions along the left and right sides (the left end portion EL of the receiving rolling portion E and the obstacle). The floor surface is made high at the top portion VT) of the raised portion V for use, and the height of the floor surface is made the lowest at the central portion. In this normal rolling portion NT, a downward inclined portion (a downward inclined portion having a right downward inclination following a gentle substantially arcuate path from the left end portion (left end portion EL of the receiving rolling portion E) toward the central portion. Part) is formed, and a downwardly inclined part (a downwardly inclined part having a leftward downward slope following a gentle substantially arcuate path) from the right end part (the top part VT of the obstacle bulge part V) toward the center part. Is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the special rolling portion ST is also shaped to be recessed in a valley (depressed in a substantially arc shape), and both end portions (the top portion VT of the obstacle raised portion V and the receiving rolling portion E). The floor surface is raised at the right end ER), and the height of the floor surface is lowered at the center. In this special rolling part ST, a downwardly inclined part (a downwardly inclined part that becomes a downwardly inclined left part following a gentle substantially arcuate path from the left end part (the top part VT of the obstacle bulge part V) toward the center part. ) Is formed, and a downwardly inclined part (downwardly inclined part that becomes a downwardly inclined left side along a gentle, substantially arcuate path) from the right end part (right end part ER of the receiving rolling part E) toward the center part. Is formed.

  Normally, the path length along the left-right direction of the rolling part NT is about 6 times the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball, but as shown in FIG. A portion having a width “about twice as large as (11 mm)” is defined as a first normal guiding portion NY1. Further, the path length along the left-right direction of the special rolling part ST is about three times the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball, but as shown in FIG. A portion having a width of “one” is defined as a second normal guiding portion NY2. Each of the first normal guiding portion NY1 and the second normal guiding portion NY2 constitutes a specific example of the “normal guiding portion” and is configured by an inclined surface that is inclined forward (FIG. 6). Etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the above-described front wall portion 25 h, in the portion located in front of the receiving rolling portion E, the amount of protrusion upward of the main body portion 25 c (above the receiving rolling portion E) is reduced, The amount of protrusion corresponds to the amount of about “1/4” of the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball. Moreover, one notch part K1 provided in the front wall part 25h is provided in the site | part corresponded to the front edge part of the 1st normal guidance part NY1. For this reason, in the first normal guiding portion NY1, the game ball that rolls forward using the “downward tilt toward the front” passes through the cutout portion K1 and goes out of the receiving rolling portion E. It is discharged and guided to the normal region TR through a predetermined communication path TR1 (see FIG. 23).

  The other cutout portion K2 provided in the front wall portion 25h is provided in a portion corresponding to the front edge portion of the second normal guide portion NY2. For this reason, in the second normal guiding portion NY2, the game ball that rolls forward using the “downward tilt toward the front” passes through the notch portion K2 and goes out of the receiving rolling portion E. It is discharged and guided to the normal region TR through the above-mentioned connecting path TR1 (see FIG. 23).

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a ball receiving rolling part G is provided between the mounting part 25e and the rear wall part 25f on the upper surface part of the main body part 25c, and the mounting part 25e and the partition wall part 25i are provided. Between them, a connecting rolling part J is provided. The ball receiving rolling part G and the connecting rolling part J have a width (a width exceeding 11 mm) through which one game ball can pass.

  The ball receiving and rolling part G receives a game ball transferred upward by a transfer roller device 25b (described later), and guides it to one of the receiving and rolling part E and the second guiding device 26. Parts. As shown in FIG. 14, the ball receiving and rolling part G is configured by using a downward inclined surface that is downwardly inclined to the left and right of the top part GT. In other words, the first inclined portion G1 having a downward slope in the left direction with respect to the top portion GT and the second inclined portion G2 having a downward slope in the right direction with respect to the top portion GT are provided.

  Further, “the top part GT of the ball receiving rolling part G” and “the top part VT of the obstacle protruding part V” are aligned in the front-rear direction. Further, the height of “the top part GT of the ball receiving rolling part G” is set higher than the height of the “top part VT of the bulge part V for obstacle”.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the connecting rolling part J is configured by using a downwardly inclined part that becomes downwardly inclined from the rear to the front. And the rear-end part (upper end part) of the connection rolling part J and the left end part (lower-end part) of the 1st inclination part G1 are connected in the substantially orthogonal state, and the connection rolling part J The front end portion (lower end portion) and the normal rolling portion NT are connected in a substantially orthogonal state. As described above, the first inclined portion G1 and the connecting rolling portion J are connected to form a downward inclined passage (return passage). By this passage (return passage), “ A specific example of the “return guiding part N1” is configured (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower end portion of the second inclined portion G2 is opened to the outside of the first guide device 25 on the rear side of the right end surface of the main body portion 25c. To the rolling surface 26k ". As described above, the second inclined portion G2 has a downward inclined path toward the second guiding device 26, and a specific example of the “special guiding section S1” is configured by this path.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the transfer roller device 25b supports the first transfer roller (hereinafter referred to as “normal transfer roller”) 25m and the normal transfer roller 25m in a rotatable state. Support portions 25n and 25p, a first transfer motor (hereinafter referred to as “normal transfer motor”) 25r for rotating the normal transfer roller 25m, and a second transfer roller (hereinafter referred to as “special transfer roller”). 125m, support portions 125n and 125p for supporting the special transfer roller 125m in a rotatable state, and a second transfer motor for rotating the special transfer roller 125m (hereinafter referred to as "special transfer motor"). ) 125r.

  The transfer roller device 25b constitutes a specific example of the “transfer device portion” of the invention of claim 2, and the normal transfer roller 25m constitutes a specific example of the “normal rotation transfer member” of the invention of claim 2, The special transfer roller 125m constitutes a specific example of the “special rotation transfer member” of the invention of claim 2. Further, the normal transfer roller 25m and the special transfer roller 125m are mounted on the mounting portion 25e in a state where the rotation axes are arranged coaxially. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the normal transfer roller 25m and the special transfer roller 125m are arranged on the left and right with the rotation axis centering in the left-right direction. However, a space portion KT is provided between the right end portion of the normal transfer roller 25m and the left end portion of the special transfer roller 125m, and the support portion 25p and the support portion 125n are disposed in the space portion KT. Has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the mounting portion 25e includes a cover body that conceals the space portion KT while substantially rotating around the outside of the right end portion side of the normal transfer roller 25m and the left end portion side of the special transfer roller 125m. KW is installed. For this reason, the generally transfer roller 25m, the special transfer roller 125m, and the cover body KW that covers the boundary portion between them constitute a substantially barrel-shaped body KX. The barrel-shaped body KX has a maximum outer diameter at the boundary KXY between the normal transfer roller 25m and the special transfer roller 125m, and gradually decreases the outer diameter toward the left and right ends.

  In addition, the shape of the cross section of the barrel-shaped body KX (the cross section that passes through the rotation axis) is substantially equal to the opening shape of the mounting portion 25e. However, the vertical outer edge dimension of the barrel-shaped body KX is slightly smaller than the inner edge dimension of the opening of the mounting portion 25e. Further, the barrel-shaped body KX is in a state in which the rotation axis is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction, the lower portion is buried in the mounting portion 25e, and the upper portion is exposed above the main body portion 25c. In addition, each of the normal transfer roller 25m and the special transfer roller 125m is rotatable about the same axis.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13A, the normal transfer roller 25m includes a roller main body 25s, a roller shaft 25t, and a normal suction piece 25u. The special transfer roller 125m also includes a roller main body 125s, a roller shaft 125t, and a special suction piece 25v as shown in FIGS. Furthermore, these roller bodies 25s and 125s are both made of resin and have a substantially truncated cone shape. However, these roller main bodies 25s and 125s are mounted on the mounting portion 25e with their bottom surfaces facing each other.

  The roller shaft 25t is disposed at the axial center position of the roller main body 25s and is rotatable integrally with the roller main body 25s. Further, the left end portion side of the roller shaft 25t protrudes from the left end surface of the roller body 25s, and the right end portion side of the roller shaft 25t protrudes from the right end surface of the roller body 25s. The axis of the roller shaft 25t is normally coincident with the rotational axis of the transfer roller 25m. Further, the normal attracting piece 25u is constituted by using a small piece constituted by a permanent magnet, and is attached to a roller body 25s as shown in FIGS. “Normal adsorption portions X1 to X6” are formed on the outer periphery of the region.

  The roller shaft 125t is disposed at the axial center position of the roller body 125s, and is rotatable integrally with the roller body 125s. Further, the left end portion side of the roller shaft 125t protrudes from the left end surface of the roller body 125s, and the right end portion side of the roller shaft 125t protrudes from the right end surface of the roller body 125s. The axis of the roller shaft 125t coincides with the rotational axis of the special transfer roller 125m. Further, the special attracting piece 25v is also configured by using a small piece composed of a permanent magnet, like the normal attracting piece 25u. The special suction piece 25v is attached to the roller main body 125s to form “special suction portions Z1 to Z5” on the outer peripheral portion of a predetermined portion of the roller main body 125s.

  Hereinafter, the arrangement | positioning aspect of normal adsorption | suction part X1-X6 and special adsorption | suction part Z1-Z5 is demonstrated using FIGS. 15-17. Here, FIG. 15A is a schematic front view showing a state in which the normal transfer roller 25m stops the rotation operation and the special transfer roller 125m performs the rotation operation, and FIG. It is a schematic front view which shows the state which the normal transfer roller 25m and the special transfer roller 125m are rotating. FIGS. 16A and 16B are schematic sectional views of the normal transfer roller 25m in a stopped state (longitudinal sectional view perpendicular to the axis of the normal transfer roller 25m). FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view (longitudinal cross-sectional view orthogonal to the axis of the special transfer roller 25m) of the special transfer roller 25m during rotation. 17A to 17C are explanatory diagrams for explaining the positional relationship between the normal suction portions X1 to X6 and the special suction portions Z1 to Z5.

  Usually, the adsorbing portions X1 to X6 are provided in plural numbers along the direction around the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s at two locations along the rotation axis (axial center of the roller shaft 25t) in the roller main body 25s. These are arranged with a formation interval.

  Specifically, of the “two places” in the roller main body 25s, a portion located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as “first arrangement position d1”) is as shown in FIG. Three normal suction portions X1, X2, and X3 (normal suction pieces 25u) are arranged along the direction of rotating around the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s. Also, among the “two places” in the roller main body 25s, the portion located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as “second arrangement position d2”) also includes three pieces as shown in FIG. Normal suction portions X4, X5, and X6 (normal suction pieces 25u) are arranged along the direction around the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s.

  In the “first arrangement position d1”, three normal suction portions X1, X2, and X3 are arranged in the “range of about 3/8 round” of the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s. That is, the two normal suction portions X1 and X3 are disposed at “positions separated by a distance corresponding to approximately 3/8 of the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s”, and the remaining one normal suction portion X2 is “On the arcuate path that follows the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s in the rotation direction of the roller main body 25s starting from the normal suction portion X3”. Further, when the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s is traced in the rotation direction, the normal suction portion X3 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “third normal suction portion X3”) and the normal suction portion X2 (hereinafter referred to as “first”). 2 ”and the normal adsorption portion X1 (hereinafter, also referred to as“ first normal adsorption portion X1 ”). However, the distance between the “second normal adsorption portion X2” and the “first normal adsorption portion X1” is the distance between the “second normal adsorption portion X2” and the “first normal adsorption portion X1”. Has been bigger than.

  Also in the “second arrangement position d2”, the three normal suction portions X4, X5, and X6 are arranged in the “range of about 3/8 round” of the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s. That is, the two normal suction portions X4 and X6 are disposed at a position separated by a distance corresponding to approximately 3/8 of the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s, and the remaining one normal suction portion X5 is “ The outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s is disposed on an arcuate path that follows the rotation direction of the roller body 25s starting from the normal suction portion X4. Further, when the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s is traced in the rotation direction, the normal suction portion X6 (hereinafter may be referred to as “sixth normal suction portion X6”) and the normal suction portion X5 (hereinafter referred to as “first”). 5 normal adsorption part X5 ") and normal adsorption part X4 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as" sixth normal adsorption part X4 "). However, the distance between the “fifth normal adsorption part X5” and the “fourth normal adsorption part X4” is the distance between the “fifth normal adsorption part X5” and the “sixth normal adsorption part X6”. Has been bigger than.

  In this roller body 25s, “first normal suction portion X1 and fourth normal suction portion X4”, “second normal suction portion X2 and fifth normal suction portion X5”, “third normal suction portion” X2 and the sixth normal suction portion X6 "are substantially aligned in the axial direction of the roller body 25s. However, the arrangement | positioning aspect of normal adsorption | suction part X1-X6 is not limited to the aspect shown to a present Example. For example, the number of locations of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 may be further increased. In this case, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the effect using the transfer roller device 25b and the return guiding unit N1 (described later) (effect using the above-described return function).

  As shown in FIG. 16C, five special suction portions Z1 to Z5 are provided along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 125s at the arrangement position d3 of the roller main body 125s. Arranged at intervals.

  Here, the positional relationship and the like of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 disposed on the roller body 25s is set as follows. In the following description, the “distance measured in the rotational direction along the outer periphery of the roller body 25s” is referred to as “rotational direction distance”.

  When the transfer roller 25m is in the “stop state”, none of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 is exposed as shown in FIGS. 15 (a), 16 and 17. Specifically, when the transfer roller 25m is in the “stop state”, a portion exposed to the outside on the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s, that is, (a) “from the normal rolling portion NT to the first normal ball receiving portion F1 ( (To be described later)), and (c) "the transfer roller 25m from the normal rolling portion NT to the second normal ball receiving portion F2 (described later)" Only the non-adsorption region part (the part where none of the normal adsorption parts X1 to X6 exist) NXT is disposed in the "part following the rotation direction".

  Here, a specific example of the “normal non-adsorption region portion” of the invention of claim 3 is configured by a part of the non-adsorption region portion NXT. That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the outer peripheral portion of the normal transfer roller 25m, “the outer peripheral portion of the normal transfer roller 25m is passed through the formation site of the normal suction portions X1, X2, and X3. “Normal portions S11, S12, and S13 where normal suction portions X1, X2, and X3 do not exist” are included in the normal rotation region portion (hereinafter referred to as a first normal rotation region portion) ns1 that circulates around the rotation axis of 25 m. Are provided in a substantially arc shape, and one “part S11” of these forms a “normal non-adsorption region portion (hereinafter, referred to as“ first normal non-adsorption region portion S11 ”)”. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), “the arc length E11 of the first normal non-adsorption region S11” is “normally transferred from the normal rolling portion NT toward the first normal ball receiving portion F1”. It is made larger than the distance R11 "followed in the rotational direction of the roller 25m. When the normal transfer roller 25m is in the “stop state”, only the “first normal non-adsorption area S11” is exposed to the outside in the first normal circulation area ns1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the outer peripheral portion of the normal transfer roller 25m, “the outer periphery of the normal transfer roller 25m is passed through the formation site of the normal suction portions X4, X5, and X6. The “normally adsorbing portions X4, X5, X6 are not present portions S21, S22, S23” also in the “normally rotating region portion (hereinafter referred to as second normal rotating region portion) ns2” that circulates around the rotation axis of 25 m. Are provided in a substantially arc shape, and one “part S21” of these forms a “normal non-adsorption region portion (hereinafter referred to as“ second normal non-adsorption region portion S21 ”)”. As shown in FIG. 17B, the “circular length E21 of the second normal non-adsorption region S21” is “normally transferred from the normal rolling part NT toward the second normal ball receiving part F2. It is made larger than the distance R21 "followed in the rotation direction of the roller 25m. When the normal transfer roller 25m is in the “stop state”, only the “second normal non-adsorption area S21” is exposed to the outside in the second normal circulation area ns2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, “when the normal transfer roller 25m is in a stopped state, none of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 is exposed, so the following configuration (invention of claim 2) In other words, when the normal transfer roller 25m is in the “stopped state”, as shown in Fig. 15 (a), the "distance in the rotational direction from the receiving rolling part E is within 16.5 mm. A wide range including “range” is defined as a non-adsorption region NXT. That is, in FIG. 15A, not only the range surrounded by the virtual line LT and the receiving rolling part E (hereinafter referred to as “neighboring range part KN”) but also this “neighboring range part KN” is included. However, a wider range is defined as the non-adsorption region portion NXT.In other words, “a range of horizontal lines virtually set along the rotation axis of the normal transfer roller 25m (the above-described vicinity range portion). KN) ”, and a wider range is the non-adsorption region portion NXT.

  The mounting method of the normal suction piece 25u on the roller body 25s and the mounting method of the special suction piece 25v on the roller body 125s are not particularly limited. For example, a mounting hole or a roller opened at the outer periphery of the roller bodies 25s, 125s. A mode of mounting in a mounting groove that opens at the outer periphery of the main body 25s, 125s can be exemplified. In this case, the attached suction pieces (the normal suction pieces 25u and the special suction pieces 25v) may be flush with the outer peripheral portions of the roller main bodies 25s and 125s, or protrude from the outer peripheral portions of the roller main bodies 25s and 125s. Alternatively, it may be located at a position recessed from the outer peripheral portions of the roller main bodies 25s and 125s. Furthermore, the method for providing the transfer rollers 25m and 125m with the suction portions (the normal suction portion and the special suction portion) is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment. For example, the roller body 25s. Adsorption pieces (normal adsorption pieces 25u and special adsorption pieces 25v) can be buried in 125s.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13A, the support portions 25n and 25p are bearing portions that normally support the transfer roller 25m (roller shaft 25t) in a rotatable state. Among these, the left support portion 25n is disposed in a state of being embedded below the introduction path D1 and the connecting rolling portion J, and the right support portion 25p is at an intermediate position along the left-right direction of the mounting portion 25e. It is arranged. The left support 25n supports the left end of the roller shaft 25t in a rotatable state, and the right support 25p supports the right end of the roller shaft 25t in a rotatable state.

  Usually, the transfer roller 25m is arranged in the following state with respect to the base portion 25a while being supported by the support portions 25n and 25p. That is, the rotation axis (roller shaft 25t) of the normal transfer roller 25m is directed in the left-right direction, the lower portion of the normal transfer roller 25m (roller body 25s) is buried in the mounting portion 25e, and the upper portion is the base. It is arranged in a rotatable state while being exposed above the portion 25a.

  When the normal transfer roller 25m is arranged in such a state with respect to the base body portion 25a, the upper part of the normal transfer roller 25m is “normal rolling portion NT, ball receiving rolling portion G, and It is in a state of projecting upward from the connecting rolling part J ”. Also, the distance between the outer periphery of the normal rolling part NT and the normal transfer roller 25m, the distance between the outer periphery of the ball receiving and rolling part G and the normal transfer roller 25m, and the outer periphery of the connecting rolling part J and the normal transfer roller 25m. The distance between the parts is a distance that is half or less (excluding zero) of the diameter of the game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13B, the support portions 125n and 125p are bearing portions that support the special transfer roller 125m (roller shaft 125t) in a rotatable state. Among these, the left support portion 125n is disposed at the right side of the support portion 25p in the mounting portion 25e, and the right support portion 125p is embedded on the right end side of the base portion 25a. The left support portion 125n supports the left end portion of the roller shaft 125t in a rotatable state, and the right support portion 125p supports the right end portion of the roller shaft 125t in a rotatable state.

  The special transfer roller 125m is arranged in the following state with respect to the base portion 125a while being supported by the support portions 125n and 125p. That is, the rotation axis (roller shaft 125t) of the special transfer roller 125m is directed in the left-right direction, the lower portion of the special transfer roller 125m (roller body 125s) is buried in the mounting portion 25e, and the upper portion is the base. It is arranged in a rotatable state while being exposed above the portion 125a. Further, when the special transfer roller 125m is arranged in such a state with respect to the base portion 25a, the upper part of the special transfer roller 125m is “special rolling part ST, ball receiving rolling part G”. It is in a state of protruding upward.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the “boundary portion KXY of the barrel-shaped body KX (the portion where the outer diameter is maximum)” is “the top VT of the obstacle raised portion V” and “the top GT of the ball receiving rolling portion G”. And are aligned front and back. Further, the “left normal suction piece 25u” is aligned with the “left end portion of the first normal guiding portion NY1” in the front-rear direction, and the “right normal suction piece 25u” is aligned with the “first normal guiding portion NY1”. It is aligned with the "right end" front and back. Furthermore, the “special suction piece 25v” is aligned with the “substantially central portion of the second normal guiding portion NY2” in the front-rear direction.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, in the first inclined portion G1 (return guide portion N1), the position aligned with the “left-side normal suction piece 25u” in the front-rear direction is the first normal ball receiving portion F1. Configure. Further, in the first inclined portion G1 (return guide portion N1), the portion aligned with the “right-side normal suction piece 25u” in the front-rear direction constitutes the second normal ball receiving portion F2. The first normal sphere receiving unit F1 and the second normal sphere receiving unit F2 constitute a specific example of the “normal sphere receiving unit” according to the invention of claim 3. Further, in the second inclined portion G2 (special guiding portion S1), the portion that is aligned with the “special suction piece 25v” in the front-rear direction constitutes the special ball receiving portion W.

  The normal transfer motor 25r is a “stepping motor” for rotating the normal transfer roller 25m, and is attached to the normal motor attachment portion 25d as shown in FIG. The gear 252r mounted on the rotation shaft 251r of the normal transfer motor 25r and the gear 251t mounted on the roller shaft 25t are meshed with each other. For this reason, the rotational driving force generated by the normal transfer motor 25r is transmitted to the normal transfer roller 25m.

  The special transfer motor 125r is a “stepping motor” for rotating the special transfer roller 125m, and is attached to the special motor attachment portion 125d as shown in FIG. The gear 1252r attached to the rotary shaft 1251r of the special transfer motor 125r and the gear 1251t attached to the roller shaft 125t are meshed with each other. For this reason, the rotational driving force generated by the special transfer motor 125r is transmitted to the special transfer roller 125m.

  Here, the main control unit 200A described later constitutes a specific example of the “drive control means” of the invention of claim 2, and performs the drive (operation) of the normal transfer motor 25r and the drive (operation) of the special transfer motor 125r. Control is performed as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 18, regarding the special transfer motor 125r, “the special transfer roller 125m is driven at a constant speed (one rotation in two seconds) so that its driving (drive pulse supply interval) is continued. In other words, when the gaming machine 1 is in an operating state, the driving condition of the transfer roller device 25b is established, so that the main control unit 200A causes the special transfer motor 125r to be constantly at a constant speed (one rotation in 2 seconds). The special transfer motor 125r is driven (drive pulse supply interval) so as to be rotated at the same time.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the normal transfer motor 25r is driven so that “the rotation is stopped for 1 second after a predetermined time (6 seconds), and the same rotation and stop are repeated again”. (Supply interval) is controlled. That is, when the gaming machine 1 is in an operating state, the main control unit 200A drives the normal transfer motor 25r (supply of drive pulses) so that the normal transfer motor 25r always repeats the rotation for 6 seconds and the stop for 1 second. Control).

  When the game ball P (see FIG. 16) that rolls the receiving rolling part E when the normal transfer roller 25m is rotating is adsorbed to any of the normal adsorption parts X1 to X6, Is normally transferred in the rotation direction by a transfer roller 25m. Further, when the game ball P rolling on the receiving rolling part E is attracted to the special attracting parts Z1 to Z5, it is transported in the rotating direction by the special transport roller 125m.

  The normal transfer roller 25m takes 3 seconds over 6 seconds and then enters the “stop state” illustrated in FIGS. 15A, 16 and 17. At this time, as described above, none of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 is exposed at the “location exposed at the outer peripheral portion of the stopped normal transfer roller 25m”. For this reason, even if there is a game ball adsorbed on any of the normal adsorbing portions X1 to X6 before the normal transfer roller 25m stops, the “first normal ball” is set before the normal transfer roller 25m is stopped. It has been transferred to the receiving unit F1 or the second normal ball receiving unit F2. " Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the normal transfer roller 25m is stopped, the “situation in which the game balls adsorbed to any of the normal adsorption portions X1 to X6 are exposed” does not occur. In addition, as described above, when the normal transfer roller 25m is in the “stopped state”, only the non-adsorption region portion NXT is disposed in the “near range portion KN” of the receiving rolling portion E. Therefore, the normal transfer roller 25m Even if the game ball remains on the receiving rolling part E when the rotation stops, the game ball is not attracted to the normal suction parts X1 to X6.

  Note that the special transfer roller 125m always continues to rotate at a constant speed regardless of the behavior of the normal transfer roller 25m. That is, the rotation and stop of the normal transfer roller 25m do not affect the “behavior of the game ball immediately before being attracted to the special transfer roller 125m while rolling the special rolling portion ST”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20A and FIG. 23, many of the game balls Y that pass through the first passage formation member 24A and the ball introduction passage D1 and are introduced into the receiving rolling part E. Rolling the normal rolling part NT {for example, reciprocating (rolling) one time or a plurality of times, or rolling one way. } When the momentum (rolling speed) is reduced, the first normal guide portion NY1 is guided to the normal region TR. However, as shown in FIG. 20B, while the game ball Y rolls the normal rolling part NT (before being guided to the normal area part TR by the first normal guiding part NY1), When being sucked by the normal suction piece 25u (normal suction portion), the game ball Y rotates integrally with the normal transfer roller 25m. The game ball Y rotates integrally with the transfer roller 25m and is transferred above the receiving rolling part E.

  Furthermore, when this game ball Y is in contact with the floor surface (first normal ball receiving portion F1 or second normal ball receiving portion F2) of the first inclined portion G1 (return guide portion N1), In order to follow the floor surface, “normal rotation with the normal transfer roller 25m” is prohibited, and the floor surface is shifted to. In other words, the floor surface (the first normal ball receiving unit F1 or the second normal ball receiving unit F2) strips the game ball Y adsorbed by the normal adsorbing piece 25u from the normal adsorbing piece 25u. Further, the game ball that has shifted to the floor surface (the first normal ball receiving unit F1 or the second normal ball receiving unit F2) rolls along the downwardly inclined floor surface of the return guide unit N1. And is normally guided to the rolling part NT.

  In this way, the game ball Y guided to the normal rolling part NT (returned to the normal rolling part NT) through the return guiding part N1 is, as shown in FIG. The possibility of reaching the special rolling part ST beyond the top part VT is increased. In this embodiment, the height of the part (first normal ball receiving part F1 or second normal ball receiving part F2) that receives the game ball Y in the return guiding part N1 is the obstacle raised part. The height of the top VT of V is 20 mm or more. In addition, the sum of the route length of the return guide portion N1 and the route length of the normal rolling portion NT (hereinafter referred to as “second route length a2”) is shortened (for example, 150 mm or less). Because. In the present embodiment, as described above, “the height of the portion that receives the game ball Y in the return guiding portion N1 is set to be 20 mm or more higher than the height of the top portion VT of the obstacle raised portion V”. A specific example of “probability improvement means” is realized.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the height difference between the second normal ball receiving portion F2 and the top portion VT of the obstacle bulge portion V (hereinafter, referred to as “second height difference h2”), and “second height”. It is desirable that the “path length a2” satisfies the following condition. That is, the height difference between the entrance (29A, 29B) and the top VT of the obstacle bulge V is “h1”. In addition, the game ball Y that has entered from the entrance (29A, 29B) is temporarily introduced to the receiving rolling part E through the first passage formation member 24A and the ball introduction path D1, and used for obstacles. When it is assumed that the top portion VT of the raised portion V has been reached, the route length of the route through which the game ball passes is defined as “first route length A1”. In this case, a value (h2 / A2) obtained by dividing the second height difference h2 by the second path length a2 is a value (h1 / A1) obtained by dividing the first height difference h1 by the first path length a1. It is desirable to be larger than the value divided by.

  Cover, “the possibility that the game ball Y guided to the normal rolling part NT through the return guiding part N1 may reach the special rolling part ST beyond the top part VT of the bulge part V for obstacle” Because it can be high. In this embodiment, the value (h2 / A2) is preferably 1.2 times or more of the value (h1 / A1), more preferably 1.5 times or more, and more than 2 times. Even more desirable is.

  In this way, the game ball Y that has reached the special rolling part ST beyond the top VT of the obstacle bulge V rolls the special rolling part ST {for example, one or more times, reciprocating (rolling). Or roll one way. }. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the momentum (rolling speed) is reduced, the game ball Y is specially transferred when it is sucked by the special suction piece 25v (special suction portion) of the special transfer roller 125m. Rotates integrally with the roller 25m. However, in the present embodiment, there is a game ball that is not attracted to the special attracting piece 25v (special attracting portion) and is guided to the normal region TR by the second normal guiding portion NY2.

  During the rolling of the special rolling part ST, the game ball Y sucked by the special suction piece 25v (special suction part) rotates integrally with the special transfer roller 125m and is transferred above the receiving rolling part E. . When this game ball Y comes into contact with the floor surface (special ball receiving portion W) of the second inclined portion G2 (special guide portion S1), the game ball Y follows this floor surface. "Rotation" is prohibited, and it moves to this floor. In other words, the floor surface (special ball receiving portion W) strips the game ball from the special suction piece 25v. Further, the game ball transferred to the floor surface (special ball receiving portion W) is guided to the second guide device 26 along the special guide portion S1 inclined downward toward the right.

  In addition, when the speed of the game ball Y is high when passing through the first passage formation member 24A and the ball introduction path D1 and being introduced into the receiving rolling part E, the game ball Y is The top part VT of the part V may be exceeded and the special rolling part ST may be reached. Also in this case, the game ball Y is attracted by the special attracting piece 25v (special attracting part) and guided to the second guiding device 26 via the special ball receiving part W and the special guiding part S1, or the special attracting piece 25v (special attracting part). It is not adsorbed by the adsorbing piece 25v (special adsorbing part) and is guided to the normal area part TR by the second normal guiding part NY2.

  In the present embodiment, even if the game ball reaches the special rolling part ST, it may be guided to the normal area part TR. However, by eliminating the second normal guiding portion NY2 from the special rolling portion ST, the game balls that have reached the special rolling portion ST may be uniformly guided to the second guiding device 26. Good.

  The second guide device 26 constitutes a specific example of the “special guide device” of the invention of claim 2 and is disposed in the storage box 22 at a position on the right side of the central portion (see FIG. 8). reference). The second guidance device 26 (1) accepts the game ball guided from the first guidance device 25 and guides it to one of the normal area TR and the special area SR, or (2) second The game ball that has passed through the passage forming member 24B is received and guided to one of the normal region TR and the special region SR.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 12, the second induction device 26 includes a base portion 26 a, a rotary derivative 26 b, and an induction motor 26 c (see FIG. 27). Among these, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a is provided with a concave portion 26d that opens upward and has a substantially circular outer edge portion. The concave portion 26d includes a mounting portion 26e that is located on the center side and has a substantially circular planar shape, and a sphere introduction portion 26f that surrounds the mounting portion 26e in a circular shape and has a substantially ring-shaped planar shape. The depth of the mounting portion 26e is deeper than the depth of the ball introducing portion 26f. In addition, the bottom surface portion of the ball introduction portion 26f is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the mounting portion 26e.

  On the bottom surface of the mounting portion 26e, as shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, a normal guide hole 26g for guiding the game ball to the normal region portion TR and the game ball to the special region portion SR are guided. A special guide hole 26h is opened. However, the distance between the opening position of the special guide hole 26h and the center portion 26j of the mounting portion 26e is smaller than the distance between the opening position of the normal guide hole 26g and the center portion 26j of the mounting portion 26e. In other words, the distance of the former is made smaller than the distance of the latter by a length exceeding “the diameter of the game ball (11 mm)”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the upper surface portion of the base body portion 26a, the portion located behind the recess 26d is located between the lower end portion (exit portion) of the special guide portion S1 and the ball introduction portion 26f. A moving surface 26k is provided. The rolling surface 26k is inclined downward in the direction of the ball introduction portion 26f, receives the game ball guided from the first guide device 25 through the gutter member 25c, and rolls it toward the ball introduction portion 26f.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rotational derivative 26b is attached to the attachment portion 26e in a rotatable state. Note that a substantially spherical decorative member 26m is mounted on the upper surface portion of the rotary derivative 26b, but is not shown in FIGS. 7, 12, and 22A.

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

  However, the three guide recesses 261b are used to guide the game ball to the normal guide hole 26g, and the remaining one guide recess 262b is used to guide the game ball to the special guide hole 26h. It is done. In other words, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the game balls received in the guide recesses 261b and 262b are connected to the normal guide holes 26g and the special guide holes 26h from the outlets 265b and 266b of the guide recesses 261b. It is guided to either one. The outlet portions 265b and 266b are open at the bottom surface of the rotary derivative 26b. (A) Three guide recesses (hereinafter referred to as “normal guide recesses”) 261b are provided as the rotary derivative 26b. Is provided at a position that can be vertically aligned with the guide hole 26g (inlet portion), and (b) the remaining one guide recess (hereinafter referred to as "special guide recess") 262b. This is because, by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, it is provided at a position that can be aligned vertically with the special guide hole 26h (inlet portion).

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 23, the passing direction of the game ball that has entered the central device 20 is first selected by the passage selecting device 23. Then, when guided to the first passage formation member (passage passage) 24A (that is, guided to the normal route LN), it is introduced into the receiving rolling part E via the ball introduction passage D1, and this acceptance rolling is performed. Roll the moving part E (L1). When the receiving rolling part E is rolling, if it is not sucked by any of the suction pieces (normal suction piece 25u, special suction piece 25v), the game ball is moved to the normal guide part (first normal guide part NY1, first suction part 25v). 2 to the normal region TR (L2).

  On the other hand, when it is attracted to the normal suction piece 25u while rolling the receiving rolling part E, it is guided to the normal rolling part NT through the return guiding part N1 (returned to the normal rolling part NT). In addition, when the receiving and rolling part E is rolling (regardless of whether or not there is a return history by the return guiding part N1), if it is sucked by the special suction piece 25v, the second guiding device 26 passes through the special guiding part S1. (L3). Then, it enters one of the normal guiding recess 261b and the special guiding recess 262b through the rolling surface 26k and the ball introducing portion 26f. Further, when entering the normal guiding recess 261b, it is guided to the normal region TR through the normal guiding hole 26g (L4), and when entering the special guiding recess 262b, it is guided to the special region SR through the special guiding hole 26h. (L5). The game ball guided to the special region portion SR is detected by the passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 27), and the game ball guided to the normal region portion TR is detected as the passage detection switch 8n (see FIG. 27). Detected by. Here, since three normal guiding recesses 261b and one special guiding recess 262b are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating derivative 26b, the rotating derivative 26b is introduced with a sphere. The probability that the game ball that has reached the part 26f is guided to the special area part SR is "1/4". However, it is assumed that the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member (passage passage) 24A is attracted by the special suction piece 25v in order to reach the ball introduction portion 26f. For this reason, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the first passage formation member (passage passage) 24A is guided to the special region SR is further smaller than “¼”.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal route (LN) and enters the second guidance device 26, “the length of the rolling time in the normal rolling unit NT”, “the game ball passes through the return guiding unit N1” “Timing at which the game ball is attracted to the special attracting piece 25v” can be uniquely determined for reasons such as “number of times to perform”, “long or short of the rolling time in the special rolling part ST”, etc. Can not. For this reason, it cannot be determined whether or not the game ball passes through the special area SR depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the central device 20.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16 </ b> A and 16 </ b> B are disposed in a portion located below the central device 20 in the game area 11. Further, the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switches 16s and 16s (see FIG. 27) are arranged on the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16A and 16B. When the “normal symbol variation start condition (that is, the normal symbol variation start condition)” is satisfied on the premise that the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate passage detection switch 16s, the first display device 60 Then, the normal symbol variation display (specifically, the blinking display of the normal symbol lamp device) is started. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed after the start of normal symbol fluctuation, the normal symbol is confirmed (lit or extinguished). When the normal symbol hit display (lighted display) is performed, the normal electric accessory 17d (described later) is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the start winning device 17 is arranged in the game area 11 immediately below the central portion of the central device 20, and the start winning device 18 is arranged diagonally to the left of the central device 20 in the game region 11. The start winning device 19 is disposed diagonally to the left of the central device 20 in the game area 11. Among these, an ordinary electric accessory 17 d is arranged at the entrance side portion of the start winning device 17. The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip type and is formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right. That is, a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c (see FIG. 27) for operating the pair of blade pieces is provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the game ball is likely to enter the open state, and the pair of wing pieces are erected so that the game ball is less likely to enter. It becomes. The other start winning devices 18 and 19 are normal type winning devices that cannot change the possibility of winning.

  In each of the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19, start winning detection switches 17s, 18s, and 19s (see FIG. 22) for detecting the passage of the game ball are arranged. However, the game balls won in all the start winning devices 17, 18, 19 are guided to the same passage (not shown), and a common “start winning detection switch” disposed in the middle of the passage is provided. It may be arranged.

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

  The variable winning device (large winning device) 31 includes an opening / closing plate 31b for opening / closing the large winning port 31a, and a large winning port solenoid plate 31c for driving the opening / closing plate 31b (see FIG. 22). And a winning ball detection switch 31s (see FIG. 22) provided in the middle of the path of the big winning opening winning path or in the path terminal section. In this variable winning device (large winning device) 31, when the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning port 31a, so that the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device (large winning device) 31 is achieved. Is impossible. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b is tilted forward with the lower end thereof as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the prize winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guides the game ball which reached | attained the variable winning apparatus (large winning apparatus) 31 to the large winning opening 31a is comprised.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the normal symbol hold display unit 52 is configured by using two LEDs 52a and 52b, and displays a so-called “number of hold for normal symbols” with an upper limit of four. . That is, “the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16A, 16B but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of reserved balls)” is displayed as the upper limit number of four and undigested Each time the game balls are digested, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” related to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16A, 16B, but in the normal symbol display section 52 described later, This indicates a game ball that is not displayed as a result of a lottery determination (determined display of a lottery result symbol) associated with passage and a variation display preceding this (in this embodiment, blinking display using an LED).

  The special symbol hold display unit 51 and the normal symbol hold display unit 52 display the number of holds in the same manner. That is, as shown in FIG. 24B, turning off the two LEDs indicates that the “holding number” is “zero”. Further, by turning on one LED and turning off one LED, the “holding number” is “1”. Further, by turning on two LEDs, it is shown that the “holding number” is “2”. Further, by blinking one LED and turning on one LED, the “holding number” is “3”. Furthermore, by blinking two LEDs, it is shown that the “holding number” is “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first display device 60 is integrated with the right side collar 21 e. As shown in FIG. 25A, the first display device 60 includes a game state display unit 62, a special symbol display unit 63, and a normal symbol display unit 65. Among these, the game state display part 62 is comprised using one LED, and is used in order to display the present game state of the gaming machine 1. That is, as shown in FIG. 25B, by turning off one LED, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state”. Further, by “lighting red” the LED, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit for three rounds (described later)”. Furthermore, by “lighting green” the LED, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit for 8 rounds (described later)”, and “lighting blue”. In this case, the message that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit for 16 rounds (described later)” is displayed.

  The normal symbol display unit 65 is configured by using one LED, and, as described above, “display of the result of the lottery lottery associated with the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16A, 16B” is displayed in a variable display (this In the embodiment, the process is executed through a blinking display using an LED. That is, when the execution time of the “variation display preceding the display of the result relating to the result of the lottery” comes, the normal symbol display unit 65 starts blinking display. Then, when the execution time of “display the result regarding the success / failure lottery” arrives (in other words, when the normal symbol variation time ends), the normal symbol display unit 65 is used to confirm the display of the “result regarding the success / failure lottery”. The Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), when the LED is turned on, it is confirmed that the “result regarding determination of success / failure” is a hit (the result of the lottery determination regarding the normal symbol is a hit). Then, by turning off the LED, it is confirmed that the “result regarding the lottery determination” is out of place (the result of the lottery determination regarding the normal symbol is a win). In addition, when the “result regarding the success / failure lottery” is a hit (the result of the success / failure lottery regarding the normal symbol is a hit), as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 17d (described later) is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) It is driven to open.

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

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the special symbol display unit 63 is configured by using “four LEDs 63a to 63d” arranged in a substantially arc shape, and “specify the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19”. The display of the result of the success / failure determination associated with the winning of the game ball (hereinafter referred to as “start winning”) is executed through the variable display (in the present embodiment, lighting display using a plurality of LEDs). That is, when the execution time of the “variation display preceding the display of the result regarding the determination of success / failure” comes, the special symbol display unit 63 displays “four LEDs 63a to 63d” as shown in FIG. Sequentially turn it on cyclically. When this variable display (hereinafter referred to as “circular display using LEDs 63a to 63d”) is executed and the execution time of “display of the result related to the determination on whether or not the special symbol is reached” is reached, the special symbol display unit 63 displays the special symbol. Confirmation display is executed.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the two general winning devices 40 and 41 are arranged in the game region 11 at a position located on the left side of the central device 20, and the remaining two general winning devices 43 and 44 are The central device 20 is disposed on the right side of the central device 20. In each of the general winning devices 40, 41, 43, 44, winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s, 44s (see FIG. 22) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged.

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

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

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

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

  The award ball tank 105 is provided with a tank switch at the bottom, and can detect a broken ball. The prize ball tank 105 and the prize ball payout device 109 are connected by a tank rail 106. Further, in FIG. 30, a ball removal lever is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, and a refilling ball breakage detection switch is provided on the downstream side of the tank rail 106. In addition, a game ball distribution unit is provided downstream of the prize ball payout device 109. In FIG. 30, the display of the sorting unit is omitted in order to avoid complicated illustration.

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

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

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

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

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by the CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing the program, peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and CPU to perform calculations Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that outputs a clock, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates interrupt signals. Yes. Note that the directions of the arrows in FIGS. 27 to 29 indicate the directions in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 22, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

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

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs a signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special prize opening solenoid 31c, the hold display device 50, the first display device 60, the open / close solenoid 27c, etc. These operations are directly controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, when the special symbol confirmation display indicates that “the result of the determination is a small hit”, the release operation execution condition is satisfied, and the small hit game is executed. In this small hit game, the opening / closing members 27A and 27B execute the opening operation according to a predetermined operation pattern. This operation pattern includes the content of “performing the opening / closing members 27A and 27B to be in the open posture for a short time (eg, 0.4 seconds) once or three times”. Thus, the entrances 29A and 29B are opened for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds) (see FIG. 44). At this time, a game ball enters the central device 20, and when this game ball passes through the normal region TR, it becomes “disengaged”, and the special game transition means (main control unit 200A) is in the state of the gaming machine. Is maintained in the normal gaming state.

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

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

a. Game Control Process FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game. As shown in the figure, in the game control process, a prize ball related process (S50), a timer update process (S70), a process related to a normal symbol (S100, S150), and a process related to a normal electric accessory 17d (S190). , S200), processing related to special symbols (S300, S320), processing related to small hit games (S390, S400), processing related to big hit games (S430, S450), etc. are repeatedly executed. . The time required for one round of processing is about 4 msec. Therefore, these various types of processing are repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs timer update processing (S70). In this timer update process, the CPU 201 determines that “the opening time of the blade when a small hit occurs”, “the opening time of the big winning opening when a big hit occurs”, “the effective time of the V winning opening (effective time timer t1) ) ”And the like to update a timer for measuring various times related to the game. Here, the valid time timer t1 constitutes a specific example of the “time measuring means” of the related invention 1. The specific accessory drive management timer t2 constitutes a specific example of “other time measuring means” in the related invention 2.

b. Normal design related processing:
Following the prize ball related process (S50), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of determining whether or not to perform a normal symbol game process, that is, whether or not to perform a normal symbol variation stop display (S100). . FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing (ordinary symbol game start determination processing) performed to determine whether or not to start the normal symbol game processing. In determining whether or not to start the normal symbol game process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 16A and 16B (S102).

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

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

  In step S100 of the game control process shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game is started as described above. When it is determined that the normal symbol game is started (S100: yes), the normal symbol game process described below is started (S150). On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol game is not started (S100: no), the normal symbol game process is skipped.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first half of the normal symbol game process performed in the game control process. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the flow of the latter half of the normal symbol game process performed in the game control process. When the normal symbol game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S152). The normal symbol change display is performed by the normal symbol display unit 65. The fluctuation display of the normal symbol display unit 29 is performed under the control of the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. Therefore, the CPU 201 can easily determine whether or not the normal symbol is changing.

  If it is determined that the normal symbol is not fluctuating (S152: no), either the normal symbol has not yet fluctuated, or it has been stopped and displayed with the stop symbol after the fluctuating display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the normal symbol stop display time (S154). If it is determined that it is not during the normal symbol stop display time (S154: no), that is, if the normal symbol is not variably displayed and the normal symbol stop symbol is not being displayed, the normal symbol is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number is “0” (S156). If the number of reservations is not “0”, that is, if there is an ordinary symbol hold (S156: no), whether or not the ordinary symbol is appropriate is determined (S158). The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by determining whether or not the normal symbol success / failure determination random number (see S106 in FIG. 33) stored when the normal symbol is held matches a predetermined hit value. . If the stored normal symbol success / failure random number matches the winning value, it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, and if it does not match, it is determined that the normal symbol is out of the normal symbol.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S152: yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in S160 has elapsed prior to the start of the variation of the normal symbol (S166). . If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S160: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (S166: yes), after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (S168), the player can confirm the stopped normal symbol. The stop display time for the normal symbol is set (S170). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop display time has elapsed (S172). If the stop display time has not elapsed (S172: no), the normal symbol game processing is terminated as shown in FIG. Return to the game control process. When the game control process is returned to once, when the normal symbol game process of FIG. 34 is performed again, it is determined that the normal symbol is being stopped (S152: no, S154: yes), and the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S172). If it is determined that the stop display time of the normal symbol has elapsed while repeating these determinations (S172: yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is “winning symbol”. (S174 in FIG. 35).

  Then, if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (S174: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the game control process shown in FIG. 32 is resumed. On the other hand, when the stopped symbol is a winning symbol (S174: yes), the start winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined time as described above, but before the starting winning device 17 is opened, It is determined whether or not the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is in operation (S176). Here, as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 17d is the tulip-type start winning device 17 in this embodiment, and when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is activated, the start winning device 17 is in an open state for a predetermined time. Become. When the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is activated, the opening time of the start winning device 17 is extended to a predetermined time. The opening time extension function is activated when the big hit game is finished, as will be described later. Corresponding to this, when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, it is determined whether or not the opening time extension function is in operation in order to set the operating time of the start port (ordinary electric accessory 17d) 17. Judge.

  If it is determined that the opening time extension function is in operation (S176: yes), the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is set as the extended operation time when the opening time extension function is in operation. On the other hand, when the opening time extension function is not in operation (S176: no), the normal operation time when the opening time extension function is not in operation is set (S180). Then, after starting the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S182), the ordinary symbol game process shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 is ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal electric accessory 17d operating time (that is, the opening time of the start winning device 17) in a normal state where the opening time extending function is not operating is set to about 0.5 seconds. . When the opening time extension function is activated, the operation time is extended to about 4.5 seconds. Here, the number of times of opening (number of times of operation) of the start winning device 17 may be one time or a plurality of times as long as it does not exceed the set operation time (opening time). If the operation time (opening time) of the start winning device 17 when the extended function is operated is 4.5 seconds, even if the opening time in one opening operation of the start winning device 17 is 4.5 seconds, One opening time may be 1.5 seconds and the opening operation may be performed three times.

c. Processing related to ordinary electric accessories:
As described above, in the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display is performed. As a result, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the normal electric accessory 17d is started. Therefore, in the game control process shown in FIG. 32, when returning from the normal symbol game process, a series of processes (ordinary motor combination) performed to stop the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d operated during the normal symbol game process. Processing related to the object 17d) is started.

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ordinary electric accessory stopping process. When the ordinary electric accessory stopping process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory operating time has elapsed (S202). As described above, when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is activated, the start winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined time. However, the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (opening time of the start winning device 17) is the ordinary electric accessory. Prior to starting the operation of the object 17d, it is set in advance in the normal symbol game process (see S178 and S180 in FIG. 35). Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory stopping process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory operating time set at the start of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has elapsed. If it is determined that the operating time has been reached (S202: yes), after stopping the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S206), the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated, and the game control of FIG. Return to processing.

  On the other hand, if the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not elapsed (S202: no), it is determined whether or not a specified number of game balls have entered the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S204). Even when it is determined that the specified number of balls have been entered (S204: yes), after stopping the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d and ending the ordinary electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 31, Returning to the game control process of FIG. That is, it is determined that the normal electric accessory 17d has elapsed in the normal electric accessory operating time set in advance (S202: yes), or that the specified number of game balls have entered the normal electric accessory 17d. If it is detected (S204: yes), the operation is stopped (S206). When the ordinary electric accessory 17d stops operating in this way, the opening state of the start winning device 17 returns to the normal state. On the other hand, when the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not reached the predetermined time (S202: no), and the number of game balls that have entered the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not reached the specified number (S204). : No), with the ordinary electric accessory 17d being operated, the ordinary electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 36 is terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 32 is resumed.

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

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing (special symbol game start determination processing) performed to determine whether or not to start special symbol game processing. In determining whether or not to start the special symbol game process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered one of the three start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 (S302). As described above, the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 s are provided inside the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19 for detecting the winning of the game ball. Can be detected.

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

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

  38 and 39 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special symbol game process. When the special symbol game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S322). As described above with reference to FIG. 5, the central device 20 is provided with the special symbol display unit 63 so that the special symbol can be variably displayed.

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for determining whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. As shown in the figure, when the special symbol success / failure determination process is started, first, a special symbol success / failure determination random number is read (S3300). The special symbol success / failure determination random number is a special symbol if it is determined in the special symbol game start determination process described above with reference to FIG. 32 that the game ball has entered any of the start winning devices 17, 18, and 19. It is a random number acquired up to four until the number of symbols held reaches four. In the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 41, first, a process of reading one special symbol success / failure determination random number stored in advance is performed.

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

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a success / failure determination table in which special symbol success / failure determination random numbers are associated with the determination results. In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the special symbol determination random number can take a range from “0” to “1023”, and for the read special symbol determination random number “0” to “2”, the determination result is “ “Big hit” is set, “Small hit” is set as a result of the determination of success / failure for the special symbol determination random numbers “3” to “1015”, and other random number ranges (that is, “1016” to “1016” 1023 ") is set as a result of the determination of whether or not it is" out ". In S3302 of the special symbol success / failure determination process of FIG. 41, it is determined whether or not the read randomness for determination is within the range of “0” to “2”. If it is within this range, the determination result is “big hit”. (S3302: yes), if it is not within this range, it is determined that it is not a “big hit” (S3302: no).

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

  Next, based on the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number, processing for determining the jackpot symbol, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the number of short-time games to be performed after the jackpot game ends (S3306). FIG. 43 conceptually shows a jackpot game mode determination table that is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the number of short-time games after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol determination random number. FIG. As shown in the figure, in the jackpot game mode determination table, a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game round number, and a short-time game count are set in association with the jackpot symbol determination random number. In other words, among the ranges that can be taken by the big hit symbol determination random number, for the random numbers in the range of “0” to “126”, “a symbol constituted by lighting two LEDs” is set as the big hit symbol. In addition, the number of jackpot game rounds is set to 3 rounds, and the number of short games played after the jackpot game ends is set to 50. In addition, for the jackpot symbol determination random number in the range of “127” to “200”, “symbol made by lighting three LEDs” is set as the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot game round The number is set to 8 rounds, and the number of short games played after the end of the big hit game is set to 100. Furthermore, for the jackpot symbol determination random number in the range of “201” to “255”, the symbol “structured by turning on four LEDs” is set as the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot game round The number is set to 16 rounds, and the number of short games played after the end of the big hit game is set to 100. In S3306 of the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 41, when it is determined that the special symbol's success / failure determination result is a big hit (S3302: yes), refer to the big hit gaming state determination table as described above. Thus, the process of determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the number of rounds during the big hit game, and the number of short-time games to be performed after the big hit game ends. The number of short-time games corresponds to the number of special symbol fluctuations (the number of special symbol win / fail determination executions) after the big hit game ends.

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

  Then, based on the acquired small hit symbol determination random number, processing for determining the small hit symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening in the small hit game is performed (S3312). That is, as shown in FIG. 44, since the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with 8 types of small hit symbols, any small hit symbol of these will be used when starting the small hit game described later. It is necessary to decide whether to stop displaying special symbols. The small hit game is performed by opening the pair of opening / closing members 27A and 27B outward and opening the entrances 29A and 29B. However, the number of times the entrances 29A and 29B are opened during the small hit game. Since it can be changed in several stages, it is necessary to determine these in advance. Therefore, when it is determined that the determination result of the special symbol is a small hit (S3308: yes), a small hit symbol determination random number is acquired to determine these (S3310). A specific example is configured.

  The process of determining the small hit symbol, the opening time and the number of openings in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol determination random number thus obtained (S3312) is performed with reference to the small hit game mode determination table. The “operation pattern” of the opening / closing members 27A and 27B is shown by the “opening time and the number of times of opening” shown in FIG.

  FIG. 44 is a concept of a small hit game mode determination table that is referred to for determining the small hit symbol and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable entrance 102 in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol determination random number. It is explanatory drawing shown in figure. As shown in the drawing, in the small hit game mode determination table, a small hit symbol, an opening time at the small hit game, the number of times of opening, and the like are set in association with the small hit symbol determination random number. For example, for the small hit symbol determination random number in the range of “0” to “31”, the “small hit symbol executed by turning on the first LED (63a) in red” is set. The opening time for hitting games is set to 0.4 seconds, and the number of opening times is set to 1. Similarly, for the small hit symbol determination random number in the range of “32” to “63”, “small hit to be executed by turning on the second LED (63b) in red” is set. The opening time at the time is set to 0.4 seconds, and the opening frequency is set to 1 time. In this way, by referring to the small hitting game determination table shown in FIG. 36, it is possible to determine the small hitting symbol, the opening time and the number of openings in the small hitting game, from the small hitting symbol determination random number. In S3312 of FIG. 35, processing for determining the small hit symbol and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the entrances 29A and 29B in the small hit game is performed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 31, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes the special area SR (see FIG. 23) during the small hit game, after the small hit game ends. Subsequently, the big hit game is started. Therefore, in the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 41, after determining the mode of the small hit game, the mode of the big hit game is also determined in preparation for the case where the big hit game is started from the small hit game. (S3314).

  In the special symbol success / failure determination processing of the present embodiment, the mode of the big hit game performed after the small hit game is determined based on the small hit symbol determination random number. That is, in the small hitting game mode determination table described above with reference to FIG. 44, the big hitting game determination mode is set in association with the small hitting symbol determination random number, and this table is referred to from the small hitting symbol determination random number. Thus, the big hit game mode can be determined immediately.

  According to the big hit mode determined in this way, the number of rounds and the number of short-time games) are determined as in the big hit mode determined using the big hit game mode determination table shown in FIG. After all, in S3314 of the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 41, the number of rounds when the big hit game is started, the number of short games when the big hit game is finished, etc. in case the big hit game is started via the small hit game, etc. Is determined based on the small hit symbol determination random number.

  As described above, when the determination result of the special symbol is a big hit (S3302: yes), the big hit symbol, the big hit game mode, etc. are determined (S3306). (S3308: yes), after determining the jackpot symbol, the bonus game mode, the jackpot game mode performed via the bonus game (S3312, S3314), the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. Returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. In addition, when the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is not a small hit (S3308: no), it is determined that the result of determining whether or not the result is correct is out. Therefore, after acquiring the out symbol determination random number and determining the out symbol (S3316), the special symbol win / fail determination process of FIG. 41 is terminated and the processing returns to the special symbol game processing of FIG. In the present embodiment, as is apparent from the success / failure determination table of FIG. 42, the probability of “small hit” is set very high in the determination of success / failure of the special symbol. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a normal game is progressed based on the gameability of the “feather”.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol game process, when returning from the special symbol success / failure determination process (S330), the special symbol variation pattern setting process is started (S334). The special symbol variation pattern is a pattern regarding how the special symbol is varied. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern is displayed in accordance with the special symbol variation pattern (the special symbol variation display time). ) Is set.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol variation pattern setting process performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the special symbol variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the determination result of special symbol is a small hit (S3340). As shown in FIG. 38, during the special symbol game process, a special symbol success / failure determination process (S330) is performed prior to the special symbol variation pattern setting process. Either “small hit” or “off” is determined. In S3340 of the special symbol variation pattern setting process, in response to this result, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol is a small hit.

  If it is determined that it is not a small hit (S3340: no), a special symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to 20 seconds is selected (S3342). As described above, whether or not the special symbol is successful is any one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”, and it is determined that there is no “small hit” here, so the special special selected in this way is selected. The pattern variation pattern is a variation pattern for “big hit” or “out”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol win / fail determination result is a small hit (S3340: yes), after selecting the special symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to 1 second (S3344). ), The special symbol variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 45 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol game process, after returning from the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S334), a command for designating the special symbol variation pattern set in the variation pattern setting process (S334). After outputting the (variation pattern designation command) to the sub-control board 220 (S336), the special symbol winning / decreasing mode (ie, big hit, small hit, A command (whether or not mode is specified) is specified toward the sub-control board 220 (S338). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S340), and after subtracting 1 from the special symbol holding number (S342), the game control process shown in FIG. 32 is resumed.

  The detailed process performed in the special symbol game process when the special symbol is not variably displayed (that is, in the case of S322: no in FIG. 38) has been described above. On the other hand, when the special symbol game process of FIG. 38 is started while the special symbol is changing, it is determined that the special symbol is changing in the determination of S322 performed first (S322: yes). In this case, whether or not the special symbol is already determined is determined (S330), the special symbol variation pattern (that is, the special symbol variation time) is set (S334), and the special symbol variation is started. To do. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S344). If the special symbol variation time has not yet elapsed (S344: no), the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 33 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

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

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (S352 in FIG. 38). And when it is judged that it is a jackpot symbol (S352: yes), the jackpot game mode (number of rounds at the time of jackpot game) determined in advance in the special symbol success / failure determination process described above using FIG. After the setting (S354), a command for specifying the set jackpot game mode (a jackpot game mode specifying command) is output to the sub-control board 220 (S355). Next, after outputting a command indicating the start of the jackpot game (a jackpot game start command) to the sub-control board 220 (S356), the jackpot game is started by operating the condition device and the accessory continuous action device (S357). ). Here, the condition device is a device that becomes a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device to be described later. When the condition device is operated, the special winning opening 31a is opened. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that reopens the once closed special winning opening 31a. Thus, the big hit game mentioned later is started by operating the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time-shortening function and the opening time extending function of the ordinary electric accessory do not work during the big hit game. Here, the time-saving function is a function for shortening the time for which the normal symbols are variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 65. The opening time extension function is a function of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (start winning device 17). When the time reduction function is activated, the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is also activated. ing. Therefore, in S357 of FIG. 39, when the big hit game is started and the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in a short time (S358). If the time is shorter (S358: yes), the operation of the time reduction function and the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is stopped (S360, S362). On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not in the time saving state (S358: no), it can be determined that neither the time saving function nor the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is in operation, so the process of stopping the operation of these functions Without performing the process, the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 is exited, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  The processing in the case where the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 63 is a jackpot symbol (S352: yes) has been described, but when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (S352). : No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit symbol (S364). If it is a small winning symbol (S364: yes), the small winning game mode (opening time of the entrances 29A and 29B) previously determined in the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. And the number of times of opening) are set (S366), the special electric accessory is activated to start a so-called small hit game (S368), and the process proceeds to S370. On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 63 is not the small hit symbol (S364: no), the process skips to the process of S370.

  Here, when the small hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), (1) “processing for operating the special electric accessory (processing for driving the opening / closing solenoid 27c)” and (2) “valid time” The process of setting the timer t1 ”is performed. Here, the “special electric accessory” means that the pair of opening / closing members 27A and 27B are driven (that is, the opening / closing solenoid 27c is NO / OF once or a plurality of times), and the entrances 29A and 29B are entered. Is a device that opens the aperture in a predetermined manner. The “effective time timer t1” is a timer for managing the above “effective time”, and is provided in a predetermined area of the “RAM 202 constituting the main control board 200” as shown in FIG. It has been. The “effective time timer t1” starts counting at the same time as the small hit game is started (that is, at the same time as the opening / closing solenoid 27c is turned on and the entrances 29A and 29B are opened).

  In this embodiment, the “valid time” is set to “8 seconds” (the valid time timer t1 is set until 8 seconds have elapsed after the entrances 29A and 29B are opened). In the small hit game of the present embodiment, as described above, as the “operation pattern of the opening operation of the opening / closing members 27A, 27B”, in addition to the operation pattern in which the opening operation of the opening / closing members 27A, 27B is performed once, a plurality of In the latter case, the “valid time timer t1” is set to “when the first entrances 29A and 29B are opened”. Start counting.

  In the process of S370, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in a short time (S370). If it is determined that the current game state is not in a short time (S370: no), the special symbols shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 are left as they are. Exiting the game process, the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is short (S370: yes), after counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the time reduction (S372), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached a predetermined number (S372). S374). As will be described later, the time-saving game (game played with the time-shortening function activated) is started after the end of the big hit game, and continues for a preset number of times for each big hit game (see FIGS. 43 and 44). . Therefore, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display device 28 is not a big hit symbol (S352: no), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in a short time (S370). If there is (S370: yes), it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times (the number of time-short games) has been reached as the number of times of the short-time game. If it is determined that the predetermined number of short-time games has been reached (S374: yes), the operation of the time-shortening function is stopped (S360), and then the operation of the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is also stopped. After that (S362), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 is exited, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol has not yet reached the predetermined short time game number (S374: no), the special symbol game processing is exited while maintaining the short time state, and the game control processing of FIG. 32 is resumed. .

d. Process related to small hit game As shown in FIG. 32, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, the process related to the small hit game is started. That is, it is determined whether or not the small hit game has been started in the special symbol game process performed previously (S390). If it is determined that the small hit game is currently being played (S390: yes) Then, the small hit game process described below is started (S400). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit game is not started in the special symbol game process (S390: no), the small hit game process is unnecessary and is skipped.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the flow of a small hit game process executed in order for the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment to perform a small hit game. Such a process is a process executed by the main control board 200 in the game control process shown in FIG.

  When the small hit game processing is started, first, it is determined whether or not the small winning game winning opening is open (S4001). As described above, the small hit game in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is performed by opening the entrances 29A and 29B and opening the entrances 29A and 29B. 29B is a winning hole for small hit games. Accordingly, in S402, it is determined whether or not the entrances 29A and 29B are in an open state. Immediately after the small hit game is started, the entrances 29A and 29B are not yet opened, so it is determined “no” in S4001, and it is determined whether or not the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied. (S4012). Here, as an end condition of the small hit game, it is set that the entrances 29A and 29B are opened a predetermined number of times, and this predetermined number of openings is a special symbol that is performed prior to the start of the small hit game. In the success / failure determination process (see FIG. 41), the small hit game mode is determined in advance along with the opening time.

  Naturally, immediately after the small hit game is started, it is determined that the end condition for the small hit game is not satisfied (S4012: no), and subsequently, the small winning game prize winning hole (here, the entrance 29A) 29B) is determined whether or not the closing time has elapsed (S4410). Immediately after the start of the small hit game, since the small winning game prize winning opening has been closed until then, it is determined that the closing time has passed (S4410: yes), and the small hit game is reached. 46 are opened (S4412), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 46 is terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 32 is resumed.

  After opening the entrances 29A and 29B in this way, the next small hit game processing (S400) is started, and at the first judgment, the small hit game winning entrance (entrance entrances 29A and 29B) is open. (S4001: yes). Therefore, this time, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small winning game winning opening has passed (S4004). The opening time of the small winning game winning opening is determined in advance as the small winning game mode together with the number of opening in a special symbol success / failure determination process (see FIG. 41) performed prior to the start of the small winning game. Since it is determined that the opening time has not passed immediately after opening the winning holes for winning games (entrance holes 29A and 29B) (S4004: no), the small winning game process of FIG. 46 is ended as it is. Then, the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Then, when the small hit game processing (S400) is started again, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game winning opening has passed (S4004), and if it has not elapsed (S4004: no), The game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process. While such processing is repeated, the opening time of the winning opening for the small hit game processing will eventually elapse. Therefore, when it is confirmed that the elapsed time has passed (S4004: yes), the winning hole for the small hit game is closed (S4006).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S4012). If the number of times of opening the small winning game winning opening has not reached the predetermined number (S4012: no), after confirming that the closing time of the small winning game winning opening has elapsed (S4410: yes), The small winning game winning opening is opened (S4412), the small winning game process of FIG. 46 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. As the processing is repeated in this way, it is determined that the number of times of opening of the small hit game winning opening (the winning holes 29A and 29B) has reached a predetermined number (that is, the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied) ( S4012: yes), the small hit game is terminated (S4014).

  When the small hit game ends (S4014), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the special area SR during the small hit game (S4016). As shown in FIG. 23, a passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 27) is provided on the downstream side of the special area SR, and if the game ball passes through the special area SR, the passage detection switch 8t is turned on. Can be detected. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the special area SR during the small hit game after the end of the small hit game (S4016: yes), the "pass through the special area SR is within the effective time. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S4018). This “whether or not it is an effective time” is determined using the above-mentioned effective time timer t1. As described above, this effective time ends in “8 seconds” after the entrances 29A and 29B are opened (after the open / close solenoid 27c is in the ON state).

  (A) When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the special region portion SR (S4016: no), and (b) the game ball has passed through the special region portion SR, but the passage is outside the valid time. If there is (S4016: Yes, S4018; no), since the big hit game is not performed, the big hit game processing of FIG. 46 is terminated without setting the big hit mode or the big hit game, and the game of FIG. Return to control processing.

  On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S4018 (S4018; yes), a big hit game mode is set (S4020). The big hit mode set here is the big hit game mode determined together with the small hit game mode in the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. 41, and the number of rounds of the big hit game, the short time after the big hit game ends. The number of games is set. When the jackpot game mode is set in this manner, “output of the jackpot game mode designation command (S4022)” and “output of the jackpot game start command (S4024)” are performed, and after the jackpot game is started according to the set jackpot game mode ( S4420), the small hit game process of FIG. 46 is terminated.

e. As shown in FIG. 32, when the game control process returns from the small hit game process, the process related to the big hit game is started. That is, there are cases where the big hit game is started in the special symbol game process described above and the case where the big hit game is started in the above-described small hit game process. Therefore, after the special symbol game process (S320) and the small hit game process (S400) are finished, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is started (S430). If it is determined that the big hit game is started in either the special symbol game process or the small hit game process (S430: yes), the big hit game process described below is started (S400). On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit game is not started in either the special symbol game process or the small hit game process (S430: no), the big hit game process is unnecessary and is skipped.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the flow of the jackpot game process executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment for playing the jackpot game. Such a process is a process executed by the main control board 200 in the game control process shown in FIG. In the big hit game process of the present embodiment, the big hit game can be realized by a process substantially similar to the small hit game process described above with reference to FIG. Therefore, in the following, the big hit game process will be briefly described while focusing on the difference from the above-described small hit game process.

  When the jackpot game process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot for the jackpot game is open (S452). In the small hit game process described above, the winning holes for the small hit game are only the entrance holes 29A and 29B, but in the big hit game process, the big hit game mode determined in the special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIG. Depending on the situation, there are cases where the grand prize opening 31a is opened and cases where the ball entrances 29A and 29B are opened. Corresponding to this, in S452, it is determined whether or not the winning opening that is determined to be opened during the big hit game is open. Naturally, immediately after starting the big hit game, since the big hit game winning opening has not yet been opened (S452: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S458). Similarly to the case of the small hit game described above, the condition for ending the big hit game is determined in advance as the number of rounds to be performed at the time of the big hit game in the special symbol success / failure determination process (see FIG. 35). Immediately after starting the big hit game, the end condition for the big hit game is not satisfied (S458: no). Therefore, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the jackpot game winning slot has passed. If the closing time has passed (S460: yes), the number of rounds to start (here, the first round) is designated. After the command to be executed (round number designation command) is output to the sub-control board 220 (S462), the jackpot game winning opening is opened to start the round (S464), and the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

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

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

  A game ball that has entered from the big winning opening 31a during the big hit game is detected by a big winning opening switch 31s provided inside the big winning opening 31a. Then, each time the prize ball related process (S50) of the game control process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the number of game balls corresponding to the number of entered game balls is paid out as a prize ball. Each time the prize ball related process (S50) of the game control process shown in FIG. 32 is started, game balls corresponding to the number of entered game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In the big hit game processing, when the big hit game is finished in this way, it is determined whether or not the short time game is started (S470). Here, the short-time game is a game played in a state in which the function for shortening the fluctuation time of normal symbols is activated. In the special symbol success / failure determination process described above with reference to FIG. 35, the number of short-time games is also determined when determining the big hit game mode. As shown in FIG. 43 or FIG. 44, depending on the big hit game mode, there is a case where the time-short game is not performed after the big hit game is finished (that is, when the number of time-short games is 0). Therefore, in the jackpot game process of FIG. 47, when the jackpot game is ended (S468), it is determined whether or not the short-time game is started (S470). If it is determined that the short-time game is to be performed (S470: yes), the normal symbol variation time shortening function is activated (S472) and the opening time extending function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is started ( S474), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 47 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. As a result, until the number of times that the special symbol is displayed in a variable stop state reaches the number of short-time games, the game is performed in a state where the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is extended. It will be. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time-saving game is not performed (that is, when the time-saving number determined in the big hit game mode is 0) (S470: no), the normal symbol variation time reduction function or Without activating the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 17d, the big hit game process is terminated as it is and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

(5) Effects of the embodiment According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball can be retained while being rolled by the receiving rolling portion E instead of being retained in a stopped state. The behavior of the game ball in the device 20 can be interesting. In other words, because the player can enjoy the situation where the game ball rolls on the receiving rolling part E, and can “drink and watch” whether or not the game ball can get over the obstacle bulge V, It will be interesting. In addition, the return function using the transfer roller device 25b or the like can make the behavior of the game ball in the ball entering device 20 more interesting.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball rolls on the receiving rolling part E and has a return function using the normal transfer roller device 25b or the like. When the ball is introduced, it is possible to avoid immediately determining the region portion (the normal region portion TR or the special region portion SR) where the game ball is guided. In addition, the return function can make the game ball stop time (the effect time using the rolling of the game ball) in the ball entering apparatus 20 sufficiently long.

  In addition, since one game ball may be adsorbed to the adsorbing pieces (the normal adsorbing piece 25u and the special adsorbing piece 25u) many times, it is possible to lengthen the time for the player to have a sense of expectation. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the ball entering apparatus 20 for a sufficient time while obtaining a sufficient expectation.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the plurality of normal suction pieces 25u are irregularly arranged on the normal transfer roller 25m, and the opportunity for the game balls to be attracted to the normal transfer roller 25m is increased. be able to. Furthermore, the timing at which the game ball is guided to the second guide device 26 can be changed by adsorbing the game ball to the special transfer roller 125 m when the game ball rolls a predetermined amount on the receiving rolling part E. For this reason, compared with the case where the game ball is directly guided to the second guide device 26 without passing through the first guide device 25, the player is given a “region portion (normal region where the game ball enters) (normal region). It becomes even more difficult to predict the part TR and the special region part SR) ”. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a sufficient expectation can be given to the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal suction portions X1 to X6 and the special suction portions Z1 to Z5 are not provided on the same movable object, but “separate movable objects (to which different rotation control is performed ( Usually, it is provided on the normal transfer roller 25m and the special transfer roller 125m), so that the player is not distrusted while adding “sharpness” to the game. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the staying time of the game ball in the central device 20 is prevented from becoming unnecessarily long, thereby smoothing the flow of the game and adding “sharpness” to the game. . At the same time, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “game ball that is about to be attracted to the special attracting portions Z1 to Z5” will not be deprived of the possibility of being guided to the special area portion SR. It prevents the distrust of the person.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the “skillful performance operation using the rotation and stop of the normal transfer roller 25m” is used to prevent the game from being added. That is, in this embodiment, there is no context and does not exclude “possibility of return game”, but lowers “possibility of return game” by “a natural effect of stopping the normal transfer roller 25m”. To do. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to add “brightness” to the game without giving the player an unpleasant feeling or an unnatural impression. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the normal transfer roller 25m that is rotating in the rotation direction is stopped at a predetermined timing, so that the possibility that the number of “return games” will be increased more than necessary is reduced. The possibility of “time-out V prize” can be lowered, and the soundness of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, “control for stopping for 1 second when the normal transfer roller 25m rotates for 6 seconds” is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “conversion opportunity between rotation and stop of the normal transfer roller 25m” may be as follows. For example, the guiding device 25 of the present invention is provided with detection means for detecting a reference position (such as a starting point) of the normal transfer roller 25m, and counts the number of rotations of the normal transfer roller 25m (the number of passes through the reference position). Then, when the rotation speed of the normal transfer roller 25m reaches a specific rotation speed, the normal transfer roller 25m is stopped. Even in such a form, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of executions of “return game” will increase more than necessary, and it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the above-described embodiment.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, “a mode in which the normal transfer roller 25m (transfer roller device 25b) always performs an operation of alternately rotating and stopping (hereinafter referred to as“ alternate operation ”). However, only when the “rotation start condition of the normal transfer roller 25m (hereinafter referred to as“ rotation start condition ”)” is satisfied as in the first modification, the “end condition of the normal transfer roller 25m” is satisfied. This “alternative operation” may be executed until “the rotation end condition” is satisfied. That is, when the “rotation start condition” is satisfied, the main control unit 200A controls the drive of the normal transfer roller device 25b to perform “alternate operation” until the “rotation end condition” is satisfied. Also good. This modified example 1 uses FIG. 48 instead of FIG. 18, uses FIG. 49 instead of FIG. 32, uses FIGS. 50 (a) and (b) instead of FIG. It is the same as the gaming machine of the first embodiment except that 51 and FIG. 52 are added.

  In the first modification, until the “rotation start condition” is satisfied, the normal transfer roller 25m is in a state where the “alternate operation” is not performed (hereinafter referred to as “completely stopped state”). That is, in the first modification, the main controller 200A (see FIG. 27) controls the drive (operation) of the normal transfer motor 25r as follows.

  That is, in the first modification example, “the opening / closing members 27A and 27B perform the opening / closing operation (that is, at the same time when the main control unit 200A transmits a driving signal for driving the opening / closing solenoid 27c)”. Is established, and the main controller 200A starts driving the normal transfer motor 25r. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48, the main control unit 200A performs normal transfer so that “when the rotating shaft 251r rotates at a constant speed for a predetermined time, stop this rotation for a predetermined time” is repeated twice. The drive of the motor 25r is controlled. Specifically, “When the normal transfer roller 25m is rotated at a constant speed (1 rotation in 2 seconds) for a certain time (2 seconds) (after 1 rotation), the rotation is stopped for 1 second, and the same operation is performed again. The driving of the normal transfer motor 25r (drive pulse supply interval) is controlled so as to "completely stop after rotation". When the second “stop (final stop)” is performed (that is, when 5 seconds have elapsed after the rotation start condition is satisfied), the “rotation end condition” is satisfied. For this reason, the normal transfer roller 25m is maintained in a stopped state until the subsequent “rotation start condition” is satisfied.

  The “game control process” of the first modification is performed according to FIG. The “game control process” of the first modified example is that (a) the specified accessory driving management timer t2 performs the update process in the timer update process (S70), and (b) The process is the same as the “game control process” in the embodiment except that the process (S410, S411) related to the driving of the object (first guide device 25) is added. The specific accessory drive management timer t2 is a timer for measuring the “rotational operation time of the normal transfer roller 25m” and the like, and constitutes a specific example of “other time measuring means” of the related invention 2.

  Also in the first modification, the “special symbol game process” is executed in accordance with FIGS. 38 and 39, but the process of S368 is performed according to FIG. That is, in the first modification, when the small hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 50A, (1) “a process for operating the special electric accessory (a process for driving the opening / closing solenoid 27c)” and (2 ) “Process for setting the effective time timer t1” and (3) “Process for starting driving of the specified accessory (in this application, the normal transfer roller 25m is the specified accessory) (rotation of the normal transfer roller 25m). Starting process) ", (4)" processing for setting specific accessory driving management timer t2 ", and the like. Here, the “special accessory drive management timer t2” is a timer for managing the drive time of the specific accessory (more specifically, the rotation operation time of the normal transfer roller 25m), and FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the “RAM 202 constituting the main control board 200” is provided in a predetermined area. Similarly to the “valid time timer t1,” this “special accessory driving management timer t2” starts the small hit game (that is, the opening / closing solenoid 27c is turned on and the entrances 29A and 29B are opened). Start counting.

  In the “game control process (see FIG. 49)” of the first modified example, a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific accessory driving process (S411) is performed following the small game process (S400). (S410). That is, it is determined whether or not the specific accessory (that is, the normal transfer roller 25m) is being driven (S411). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the driving of the normal transfer roller 25m has been started through the processing of S368 (S411). If it is determined that the driving has started (S410: yes), FIG. The specific accessory driving process (S411) shown in FIG.

  When the specific accessory driving process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal transfer roller 25m is performing “unit rotation” (S4111). Here, in the first modification, the rotation is performed a plurality of times (the second modification is exemplified in the first modification) between the establishment of the “rotation start condition” and the establishment of the “rotation end condition”. The “unit rotation” in Example 1 refers to individual rotations among the rotations performed a plurality of times. That is, in the present modification, it is determined whether or not “first unit rotation” or “second unit rotation” is performed in the process of S4111.

  However, immediately after the normal transfer roller 25m starts the rotation operation (first time), since “unit rotation” is performed (S4111; Yes), “unit rotation execution time (that is, after the rotation operation starts) It is determined whether or not (2 seconds have passed) or not (S4113). This determination is made by using the above-mentioned “specific actor drive management timer t2”. However, immediately after the normal transfer roller 25m starts rotating, the “unit rotation execution time” has not yet ended ( S4113; No), the specific accessory driving process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when 2 seconds have elapsed after starting the “rotation of the normal transfer roller 25m” (that is, when the specified accessory drive management timer t2 counts “2 seconds”), the “unit rotation time” is ended ( S4113; Yes), “unit rotation” is terminated. Then, it is determined whether or not “the end condition of the specific accessory driving process” is established (S4150). The success / failure of the “special accessory driving process end condition” is determined by using the value of the “special accessory driving management timer t2” (that is, whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the specific accessory processing). )It can be carried out. However, immediately after the completion of the first “unit rotation”, since this “end condition” is not yet established (S4150; No), the process proceeds to S4152.

  When “unit rotation” is not performed (S4111; No), and “end condition for the specific accessory driving process” is not satisfied (S4150; No), the stop time (intermediate stop time of 1 second) is set. It is determined whether or not it is finished (S4152), and when this stop time (intermediate stop time of 1 second) is finished (S4152; Yes), the subsequent “unit rotation (second unit rotation in this embodiment)” "Is started (S4155). Then, after this “unit rotation” is started, when the “end condition of the specified accessory driving process” is satisfied, the specified accessory driving process is ended and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Here, in the first modification, the above-described “relationship between the effective time and the rotation mode of the transfer roller 25m (specific accessory)” will be briefly described with reference to FIG. That is, in this embodiment, when the small hit game is started, the opening / closing solenoid 27c is driven (ON state), and the entrance 29A. At the same time as opening 29B, the effective time starts and “first unit rotation” starts. Then, after 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the small hit game, the “normal transfer roller 25m” is stopped (intermediate stop), and is waited for 1 second.

  Thereafter, after the “second unit rotation”, the rotation operation is stopped. And, since the effective time ends when another 3 seconds elapse, even if the game ball passes through the special area SR after the effective time elapses, the big hit game is not executed. In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the “opening operation execution condition” of the invention of each claim is that a game ball enters the start winning devices 17, 18, 19 (start winning detection switches 17s, 18s). , 19s). Specifically, when the small hit determination is made (S3340: Yes) and the small hit game process is started (S368), the release operation execution condition is satisfied, and the opening and closing members 27A and 27B are operated according to the operation pattern shown in FIG. Open operation (open / close operation) is performed. Further, when the opening operation execution condition is satisfied (when the small hit game is started), the “rotation start condition” of the invention of each claim is satisfied, and the transfer roller 25m starts rotating operation.

  B. Example 2

  The second embodiment constitutes a specific example of the invention of claim 5, and “the normal transfer roller 25 m rotates in the reverse rotation direction at a predetermined timing”. In the second embodiment, FIG. 53 is used instead of FIG. 15, FIG. 54 is used instead of FIG. 16, FIG. 55 is used instead of FIG. 17, and FIG. 56 is used instead of FIG. 49 except that FIG. 49 is used instead of FIG. 32, FIG. 50A and FIG. 50B are used instead of FIG. 40, and FIG. 57 and FIG. 58 are added. This is the same as the gaming machine of Example 1. The other drawings used in the description of the first embodiment and the description thereof can be applied to the second embodiment as they are.

  The transfer roller device 25B of the second embodiment is the same as the transfer roller device 25b of the first embodiment except that there is a difference in the configuration of the normal transfer member 25m. That is, in the normal transfer member 25M of the second embodiment, the arrangement of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 is different from that of the normal transfer member 25m of the first embodiment. First, this point will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 55. The special transfer roller 125M according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the special transfer roller 125m according to the first embodiment.

  Here, FIG. 53 (a) is a schematic front view showing a case where the normal transfer roller 25M is in a “state before starting a rotating operation (hereinafter referred to as“ normally stopped state ”)”. FIG. 53B shows a state in which the normal transfer roller 25m is “at the moment when the rotation in the forward rotation direction is finished and the rotation in the reverse rotation direction is started (hereinafter referred to as“ intermediate stop state ”)”. It is a schematic front view which shows a case. 54A and 54B are schematic cross-sectional views (vertical cross-sectional views perpendicular to the axis of the normal transfer roller 25M) of the normal transfer roller 25M in the “normally stopped state”. (A) And (b) is a schematic sectional drawing of the normal roller 25M in the “intermediate stop state” (longitudinal sectional view perpendicular to the axis of the normal transfer roller 25M).

  In the second embodiment, when the normal transfer roller 25M completes the rotation operation (that is, when the rotation in the forward rotation direction is completed and the rotation in the reverse rotation direction is also completed), the normal transfer roller 25M. Is in a “normally stopped state”. Further, the “normally stopped state” and the “intermediate stopped state” are different in the rotation position (rotational phase) of the normal transfer roller 25M by “half rotation”.

  Usually, the adsorbing portions X1 to X6 are formed in multiple numbers along two directions along the rotation axis of the roller body 25s (the axis of the roller shaft 25t) along the direction of the circumference of the roller body 25s. Arranged at intervals. That is, in the “first arrangement position d1” of the roller body 25s, as shown in FIGS. 54 (a) and 55 (a), three normal suction portions X1, X2, X3 (normal suction pieces) 25u) is arranged along the direction of circling the outer periphery of the roller body 25s. As shown in FIGS. 54 (b) and 55 (b), three normal suction portions X4, X5, X6 (normal suction pieces 25u) are also provided at the “second arrangement position d2” of the roller body 25s. ) Is disposed along the direction of the outer periphery of the roller body 25s.

  In the “first disposition position d1”, three normal suction portions X1, X2, and X3 are disposed in a range that substantially wraps around the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s. That is, the two normal suction portions X1 and X3 are disposed at “positions separated by a distance corresponding to approximately a half circumference of the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s”, and the remaining one normal suction portion X2 is the “normal suction portion”. Starting from X3, the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s is arranged along an arcuate path that follows the forward rotation direction of the roller body 25s (hereinafter, referred to as a unit, “forward rotation direction”). Further, when the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s is traced in the “forward rotation direction”, the normal suction portion X3 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “third normal suction portion X3”), the normal suction portion X2 (hereinafter referred to as “ It passes through the order of the second normal adsorption part X2 ”) and the normal adsorption part X1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as“ first normal adsorption part X1 ”). However, the distance between the “second normal suction portion X2” and the “first normal suction portion X1” is larger than the distance between the “second normal suction portion X2” and the “first normal suction portion X1”. It has been enlarged.

  Also in the “second arrangement position d2”, the three normal suction portions X4, X5, and X6 are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the “range in which the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s is substantially half-circulated”. That is, the two normal suction portions X4 and X6 are disposed at “positions separated by a distance corresponding to approximately a half circumference of the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s”, and the remaining two normal suction portions X5 are “normal suction”. Starting from the portion X4, the roller body 25s is disposed along an arcuate path that follows the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25s in the forward rotation direction. Further, when the outer peripheral portion of the roller body 25s is traced in the “forward rotation direction”, the normal suction portion X4 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “fourth normal suction portion X4”) and the normal suction portion X5 (hereinafter referred to as “fourth normal suction portion X4”). It passes through in the order of “fifth normal adsorption part X5”) and normal adsorption part X6 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “sixth normal adsorption part X6”).

  In the roller body 25s, the “second normal suction portion X2” and the “sixth normal suction portion X6” are substantially aligned in the axial direction of the roller body 25s. Moreover, the arrangement | positioning aspect of normal adsorption | suction part X1-X6 is not limited to the aspect shown to a present Example. For example, the number of locations of the normal suction portions X1 to X6 may be further increased. In this case, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the effect using the transfer roller device 25b and the return guiding unit N1 (described later) (effect using the above-described return function).

  Here, the positional relationship and the like of all the normal suction portions X1 to X6 disposed in the roller main body 25s are set as follows. In the following description, the “distance measured in the positive rotation direction along the outer peripheral portion of the roller main body 25 s” is referred to as “positive rotation direction distance”.

  That is, when the normal transfer roller 25M is in the “normally stopped state”, as shown in FIG. 53A, the “forward rotation direction distance” from the receiving rolling part E is within 16.5 mm (the diameter of the game ball). Within 1.5 times the non-adsorption region portion NXT1 (the region where the normal adsorption portions X1 to X6 do not exist, and the region surrounded by the virtual line LT and the receiving rolling portion E in the figure) Part). Therefore, when the transfer roller 25M is in the “normally stopped state”, the non-adsorption region portion NXT1 is located in the “axial direction of the normal transfer roller 25M” in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion E (distance within 16.5 mm). It is formed in a substantially band shape (that is, in a horizontal row) along.

  Here, the main control unit 200A (see FIG. 27) constitutes a specific example of the “drive control means” of the invention of claim 5, and the drive (operation) of the normal transfer motor 25r according to FIG. To control. That is, at the same time as the opening / closing members 27A and 27B perform the opening / closing operation (that is, at the same time as the main control unit 200A transmits a drive signal for driving the opening / closing solenoid 27c), the “rotation start condition of the normal transfer roller 25M” is It is established, and the drive of the normal transfer motor 25r is started. That is, the main controller 200A drives the normal transfer motor 25r so that the rotation shaft 251r rotates in the normal rotation direction, and rotates the normal transfer roller 25M in the “normally stopped state” in the normal rotation direction at a constant speed. . At this time, the main control unit 200A controls the drive (supply pulse supply interval) of the normal transfer motor 25r so that “the normal transfer roller 25M is rotated once in the normal rotation direction in 2 seconds”. Here, since the special transfer roller 125M always rotates in the positive rotation direction, the normal transfer roller 25M is rotated in the positive rotation direction in this way, thereby “first driving” of the invention of claim 5. The “state” can be a specific example.

  The rotation in the forward rotation direction is performed for “5 seconds” as shown in FIG. That is, when “5 seconds after the condition for starting the rotation of the normal transfer roller 25M is satisfied” elapses, the “rotation direction change condition” is satisfied. That is, the normal transfer roller 25M rotates “two and a half halves” in the forward rotation direction in “5 seconds after the start of rotation in the forward rotation direction”, and then stops for a moment and enters an “intermediate stop state”. When this forward rotation direction is being performed, the game ball P rolling on the receiving rolling part E is one of the normal suction parts as shown by the broken lines in FIGS. 54 (a) and 54 (b). When attracted by X1 to X6, the game ball P is transferred in the normal rotation direction by the normal transfer roller 25M.

  Further, in this embodiment, when 1 second elapses after the “rotation direction change condition” is satisfied (in other words, when 6 seconds elapse after the rotation start condition is satisfied), the “rotation end condition” is satisfied, The state of the transfer roller 25M is returned to the “normally stopped state”. That is, as soon as the normal transfer roller 25M enters the intermediate stop state, the main control unit 200A causes the "normal transfer roller 25M to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (constant speed) for 1 second. Also at this time, the main control unit 200A. Controls the drive (drive pulse supply interval) of the normal transfer motor 25r so that “the normal transfer roller 25M is rotated once in the reverse rotation direction in 2 seconds”. Then, the main control unit 200A rotates the “normal transfer roller 25M in the reverse rotation direction in one second” and then stops driving the normal transfer motor 25r. As described above, when the normal transfer roller 25M rotates in the reverse rotation direction, the state of the normal transfer roller 25M is returned to the “normally stopped state”. Incidentally, by rotating the normal transfer roller 25M in the reverse rotation direction, a specific example of the “second drive state” of the invention of claim 5 can be configured.

  Here, in the second embodiment, according to the invention of claim 7, “the distance from the first normal ball receiving portion F1 to the receiving rolling portion E (the outer peripheral portion of the normal transfer roller 25M is rotated in the reverse direction of the normal transfer roller 25M). DT1 ”and“ distance from the second normal ball receiving portion F2 to the receiving rolling portion E (distance to follow the outer peripheral portion of the normal transfer roller 25M in the reverse rotation direction of the normal transfer roller 25M) DT2. Are shorter than the half-circumference lengths RM1 and RM2 of “corresponding portions in the normal transfer roller 25M”. That is, the “distance DT1” is shorter than “the length of the half turn at the first arrangement position d1 (half turn length RM1) in the outer peripheral portion of the normal transfer roller 25M”, and the “distance DT2” is , “Of the outer circumference of the roller shaft 25t, the length of the half turn at the second arrangement position d2 (half turn length RM2)”.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b), when the vehicle is in the intermediate stop state, it is possible that the game balls P are attracted to the normal attracting portions X2, X4, and X5 (see the broken line). However, the adsorbed game ball P is transferred in the reverse rotation direction together with the normal transfer roller 25M, and is received by the receiving rolling part E until the normal transfer roller 25M finishes the rotation in the reverse rotation direction. Passed.

  Further, as described above, when the normal transfer roller 25M finishes “rotation in the reverse rotation direction”, the state of the normal transfer roller 25M becomes “normal stop state”. At this time, in the vicinity of the receiving rolling part E (distance within 16.5 mm), the non-adsorption region part NXT1 is “in a substantially band shape (that is, in a horizontal row) along the axial direction of the normal transfer roller 25M”. Therefore, even if the game ball P remains on the receiving rolling part E when the normal transfer roller 25M stops “rotation in the reverse rotation direction”, the game ball P remains in the normal suction part. It does not adsorb to X1 to X6.

  Also in the second embodiment, the “game control process” is performed according to FIG. The “game control process” of the second embodiment includes the (a) timer update process (S70) in which the specified accessory driving management timer t2 performs the update process, and (b) the specified role in the game control process. Except for the point that processing (S410, S411) related to driving of an object is added, it is the same as the “game control processing” of the embodiment. The specific accessory drive management timer t2 is a timer for measuring the “rotational operation time of the normal transfer roller 25M” and the like, and constitutes a specific example of “other time measuring means” of the related invention 2. Also in the second embodiment, the “special symbol game process” is executed in accordance with FIGS. 38 and 39, but the process of S368 is performed as shown in FIG.

  Also, in the “game control process (see FIG. 49)” of the second embodiment, a process for determining whether or not to perform the specific accessory driving process (S411) following the small game process (S400). (S410). That is, it is determined whether or not the specific accessory (normal transfer roller 25m) is being driven (S411). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the driving of the normal transfer roller 25m has been started through the processing of S368 (S411). If it is determined that the driving has started (S410: yes), FIG. The specific accessory driving process (S411) shown in FIG.

  When the specific accessory driving process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal transfer roller 25M is performing “rotation in the forward rotation direction” (S4161). However, immediately after the normal transfer roller 25M starts to rotate, “rotation in the forward rotation direction” is being performed (S4116; Yes), so it is determined whether or not “the rotation time in the forward rotation direction has ended”. (S4163). This determination is made by using the above-mentioned “special accessory drive management timer t2”. However, immediately after the normal transfer roller 25M starts rotating, the “rotation time in the forward rotation direction” has not yet ended. (S4163; No), the specific accessory driving process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, after 5 seconds have elapsed after starting the “rotation of the normal transfer roller 25M” (that is, when the specified accessory drive management timer t2 counts “5 seconds”), the “rotation time in the forward rotation direction” is set. The process ends (S4163; Yes), and “rotation in the reverse rotation direction” is started (S4164). Thereafter, “whether or not the rotation time in the reverse rotation direction has ended” is determined (S4165). This determination is also made using the above-mentioned “specific accessory drive management timer t2”, but “just after the normal transfer roller 25M starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction” is still “rotation time in the reverse rotation direction”. ”Is not ended (S4165; No), the specific accessory driving process is ended as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. If the process of S4161 is performed after the “rotation of the normal transfer roller 25M in the reverse direction” is started, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to S4162, but an affirmative determination is made in the process of S4162. , The process proceeds to S4165.

  When 1 second elapses after the normal transfer roller 25M starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (that is, when the specific accessory drive management timer t2 counts 6 seconds), “rotation time in the reverse rotation direction” Is finished (S4165; Yes), and “a process for stopping the driving of the specified accessory (that is, a process for stopping the rotation of the normal transfer roller 25M”) is performed (S4166). After the completion, the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Here, the above-mentioned “relationship between the effective time and the rotation mode of the normal transfer roller 25M (specific combination)” will be briefly described with reference to FIG. That is, in the second embodiment, when the small hit game is started, the opening / closing solenoid 27c is driven (ON state), and the entrance 29A. Simultaneously with opening 29B, the effective time is started and "rotation of the normal transfer roller 25M in the normal rotation direction" is started. In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the special transfer roller 125m is controlled so as to always rotate at a constant speed (one rotation in two seconds) regardless of whether or not the effective time starts. Has been.

  In the specific accessory driving process of the second embodiment, when 5 seconds have elapsed after the start of the small hit game, the “rotation direction of the normal transfer roller 25M” is switched to the reverse rotation direction. Further, the normal transfer roller 25M stops rotating after rotating in the reverse rotation direction for 1 second. After that, since the effective time ends when 2 seconds elapse, even if the game ball passes the special area SR after the elapse of the effective time, the big hit game is not executed.

  Also in the second embodiment, the “opening operation execution condition” is caused by the game ball entering the start winning devices 17, 18, 19 (detection of the game ball by the start winning detection switches 17s, 18s, 19s). It is established. Specifically, the small hit determination is made (S3340: Yes), and when the small hit game process is started (S368), the release operation execution condition is satisfied, and the opening / closing members 27A and 27B are released according to the operation pattern shown in FIG. Open / close operation). Further, when the release operation execution condition is satisfied (when the small hit game is started), the “rotation start condition” of the invention of each claim is satisfied, and the normal transfer roller 25M starts the rotation operation.

  Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the player can visually recognize the game ball that has entered the central device 20 for a sufficient time while obtaining a sufficient expectation. In addition, a sufficient expectation can be given to the player.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the normal suction portions X1 to X6 and the special suction portions Z1 to Z5 are not provided on the same movable object, but “separate movable objects (usually normal transfer rollers that are subjected to different rotation control) are used. 25M and the special transfer roller 125m) ”, the player is not distrusted while adding“ sharpness ”to the game.

  That is, also in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the staying time of the game ball in the central device 20 is prevented from becoming unnecessarily long, thereby smoothing the flow of the game and adding “sharpness” to the game. At the same time, the gaming machine of the second embodiment also gives a distrust to the player as not to deprive the possibility of being guided to the special area part SR for the “game balls adsorbed to the special adsorption parts Z1 to Z5”. To prevent that.

  Further, in the second embodiment as well, the game is prevented by the “skillful performance operation using the reverse rotation of the normal transfer roller 25M”, and the game is given “sharpness”. Therefore, it is possible to add “brightness” to the game without giving the player an uncomfortable feeling or an unnatural impression. Also in this embodiment, in order to reduce the possibility that the number of times of “return game” will be increased more than necessary by rotating the normal transfer roller 25M in reverse at a predetermined timing, the “time-out V prize” described above is used. The possibility can be lowered, and the health of the game can be increased.

  In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, “control for stopping for 1 second when the normal transfer roller 25m rotates for 6 seconds” is exemplified. However, the inventions of claims 4 to 6 are not limited to this, and the “conversion opportunity between rotation and stop of the normal transfer roller 25m” may be as follows. For example, the guiding device 25 according to each of claims 4 to 6 includes detection means for detecting a reference position (starting point, etc.) of the normal transfer roller 25m, and the number of rotations of the normal transfer roller 25m (the number of passes through the reference position) is determined. Count. Then, when the rotation speed of the normal transfer roller 25m reaches a specific rotation speed, the normal transfer roller 25m is stopped. Even in such a form, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of executions of the “return game” will increase more than necessary, and the same effect as in the form of the second embodiment described above can be obtained.

  C. Example 3

  The embodiment constitutes a specific example of the invention of claim 2, in that FIG. 59 is used instead of FIG. 11, FIG. 60 is used instead of FIG. 12, and FIG. 13 is not used. 49, except that FIG. 49 is used instead of FIG. 32, FIGS. 65 (a) and (b) are used instead of FIG. 40, and FIGS. 61 to 64 and 66 are added. This is the same as the gaming machine of Example 1. The other drawings used in the description of the first embodiment and the description thereof can be applied to the third embodiment as they are. Hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Similarly to the transfer roller device 25b of the first embodiment, the transfer roller device 25C of the third embodiment also includes a normal transfer roller 25m, and support portions 25n and 25p for supporting the normal transfer roller 25m in a rotatable state. And support portions 125n and 125p for supporting the transfer roller 125m in a rotatable state. However, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 58 and 59, (a) the structure of the right end portion 25R of the roller body 25s constituting the normal transfer roller 25m is different, and (b) the normal transfer roller. 25m support structure is different, (c) special transfer roller 125m and normal transfer roller 25m are driven to rotate by the same motor 125R, (d) "clutch unit 500" and "clutch unit drive mechanism" 520 (see FIGS. 62 and 63) ”is different from the transfer roller device 25b of the first embodiment.

  That is, (a) the outer diameter of the portion 25R on the right end side of the “roller body 25s of the normal transfer roller 25m” is substantially constant (substantially cylindrical). (B) In the third embodiment, the normal transfer roller 25m is supported by the support portions 25n and 25p in a state where the rotation around the rotation axis and the movement in the rotation axis direction are allowed. Yes. That is, the support structure on the left end side of the normal transfer roller 25m is performed by supporting the roller shaft 25t in a rotatable state by the support portion 25n, but the support structure on the right end side of the normal transfer roller 25m is a roller body. This is done by supporting the right end portion 25R of 25s by the support portion 25p.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 60, the right end portion 25R of the roller body 25s is supported by the bearing portion 251p of the support portion 25p in a state in which rotation around the axis and movement in the axis direction are allowed. ing. Further, in the roller shaft 25t, a predetermined portion protruding from the left end surface of the roller body 25s is supported in a state where the bearing portion 251n of the support portion 25n is allowed to rotate around the axis and move in the axis direction. Has been. The normal transfer roller 25m can be moved left and right within the mounting portion 25e while being supported by the support portions 25n and 25p (FIG. 61).

  In the roller shaft 25t that constitutes the normal transfer roller 25m, a friction plate 501 is provided in a substantially disc shape at the “projection end of the protrusion protruding rightward from the roller body 25s”, and in the bearing portion 251p of the support portion 25p. It is arranged. The friction plate 501 is a part that constitutes a part of the clutch part 500 (part on the driven side). The roller shaft 25t is provided with an extending portion extending in a long shape on the left side of the support portion 25n, and this extending portion constitutes a main body constituting a “clutch portion driving mechanism 520” to be described later. A shaft 521 is formed (see FIGS. 59 and 60).

  As shown in FIGS. 59 and 60, the special transfer roller 125m of the third embodiment includes a roller body 125s, a roller shaft 125t, and a special suction piece 25v, as in the first embodiment. Moreover, it mounts | wears with the mounting part 25e, and is supported by the support parts 125n and 125p in the state in which the rotation around the rotating shaft center was permitted similarly to Example 1. However, on the roller shaft 125t, the friction plate 502 is provided in a substantially disc shape at the “projection end of the left-side support portion 125n protruding in the left direction”. The friction plate 502 constitutes the other part (primary side part) of the clutch drive mechanism 520.

  In this embodiment, the friction plate 502 and the above-described friction plate 501 are disposed in a state of facing each other in the bearing portion 251p of the support portion 25p (internal space of the support portion 25p). When the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the right in the mounting portion 25e, the friction plate 501 contacts the friction plate 502m (see FIG. 61), and the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the left in the mounting portion 25e. When moved, the friction plate 501 and the friction plate 502 are separated (see FIG. 60). In the following description, the movement of the normal transfer roller 25m to the position where the friction plate 501 is brought into contact (pressure contact) with the friction plate 502 is referred to as “the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the connection position”. However, the movement to the position where the contact between the friction plate 501 and the friction plate 502 is released is referred to as “the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the cutting position”.

  The motor 125R has the same configuration (stepping motor) as the special transfer motor 125r of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 59, the motor 125R is attached to a motor attachment portion 125D located on the right end side of the base portion 25a. A gear 1252R mounted on the rotation shaft 1251R of the motor 125R and a gear 1251t mounted on the roller shaft 125t are meshed with each other. For this reason, the rotational driving force generated by the motor 125R is transmitted to the special transfer roller 125m. At this time, when the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the connection position and the friction plate 501 is in contact (pressure contact) with the friction plate 502, the rotational driving force generated by the motor 125R is also transmitted to the normal transfer roller 25m. Is done. On the other hand, when the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the cutting position and the contact (pressure contact) between the friction plate 501 and the friction plate 502 is released, the rotational driving force generated by the motor 125R is transmitted to the normal transfer roller 25m. Not.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the drive mechanism 520 includes the main body shaft 521, the movable support 522, the connection / disconnection solenoid 523, the support shaft 524, the connecting arm 525, the position detection sensor 527, and the brake device 528. And a connecting member 529.

  The main body shaft 521 includes a flange portion 521a at the extended end (the protruding end portion and the end portion on the side separated from the roller main body 25s), and a spline 521b is formed on the outer peripheral portion on the extended end side. In addition, a large-diameter portion 521c having an enlarged outer diameter is provided at an intermediate portion along the axial direction of the main body shaft 521, and a disc for detection is provided between the large-diameter portion 521c and the support portion 25n. A portion 521d is provided. The large-diameter portion 521c of the main body shaft 521 is supported in a rotatable state by a movable support body 522 described later. The disc portion 521d is formed in a flange shape that protrudes in the radially outward direction of the main body shaft 521, and includes an index portion (not shown).

  The movable support 522 includes a bearing portion 522a and an exterior portion 522b that covers the periphery of the bearing portion 522a while having a substantially cylindrical shape (for example, a cylindrical shape). The exterior portion 522b surrounds the bearing portion 522a so as to cover the outer peripheral portion of the bearing portion 522a and the left and right end surfaces of the bearing portion 522a. And this movable support body 522 is supported in the state which can be slid to the slide hole {FIG. 64 (b)} 250a provided in the base | substrate part 25a. Note that the axis of the slide hole {FIG. 63 (b)} 250a is aligned coaxially with the axis of the support 25n described above. Further, the axial center length of the slide hole 250 a is made larger than the axial center length of the movable support 522. Further, the base portion 25a is provided with an escape hole 250b continuous to the slide hole 250a. The escape hole 250b is formed along the axial direction of the slide hole 250a with a "relief space portion (a connection arm 525 described later). The space portion for enabling movement along the axial direction of the slide hole 250a) ”is formed.

  A spline 522c is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the exterior portion 522b, and a spline groove 250c that fits with the spline 522c is provided on the inner wall of the slide hole 250a. The movable support body 522 is fitted into the slide hole 250a, is restricted from rotating relative to the base portion 25a, and moves in the axial direction of the slide hole 250a (movement within the slide hole 250a). In an allowed state, it is held by the base portion 25a.

  The bearing portion 522a surrounds the large diameter portion 521c and supports the large diameter portion 521c in a rotatable state. That is, the bearing portion 522a supports the large-diameter portion 521c in a rotatable state while surrounding the outer peripheral portion of the large-diameter portion 521c and covering the end surface of the large-diameter portion 521c. For this reason, when the movable support 522 moves in the axial direction of the slide hole 250a, the bearing portion 522a presses one end surface (the end surface opposite to the traveling direction) of the large-diameter portion 521c. Then, it moves integrally with the movable support 522 in the axial direction of the slide hole 250a.

  The support shaft 524 includes a flange portion 524a at one end portion (right end portion), and the other end portion (left end portion) is supported in a rotatable state by a support portion 521n provided in the base portion 25a. Then, the main body shaft 521 and the support shaft 524 are integrally rotatable by connecting the extending end side of the main body shaft 521 and the one end side of the support shaft 524 via a connecting member 529.

  The connecting member 529 is configured such that lids 529b and 529c are attached to both ends of the cylindrical body 529a. The lids 529b and 529c are provided with insertion holes 529d and 529e. In addition, a spline groove 529f that fits with the spline 521b of the main body shaft 521 is provided in the insertion hole 529d of the one lid portion 529b. And while extending the extended end side of the main body shaft 521 through the insertion hole 529d of one lid portion 529b, the one end portion side of the support shaft 524 is inserted into the insertion hole 529e of the other lid portion 529c. The shaft 521 and the support shaft 524 are integrally rotatable.

  More specifically, the spline 521b of the main body shaft 521 is fitted into the spline groove 529f of the lid portion 529b by inserting the extending end side of the main body shaft 521 into the insertion hole 529d of the one lid portion 529b. Further, after one end of the support shaft 524 is inserted into the insertion hole 529e of the other lid 529c, it is fixed (welded or the like) to the lid 529c. The flange portion 524a of the support shaft 524 and the flange portion 521a of the main body shaft 521 are opposed to each other with a predetermined interval in the connecting member 529. However, the flange portion 524a and the flange portion 521a are opposed to each other. In between, urging means (for example, a coil spring) 529g is interposed. By this urging means 529g, an urging force is generated that narrows the interval between the flange portions 524a and 521a.

  As described above, when the main body shaft 521 and the support shaft 524 are connected via the connecting member 529, the main body shaft 521 is allowed to move relative to the connecting member 529 in the axial direction, and the relative rotation around the shaft center. The support shaft 524 is connected to the connecting member 529 in a state in which movement in the axial direction and relative rotation around the axial center are prohibited. For this reason, the insertion amount of the main body shaft 521 into the connecting member 529 can be changed while the main body shaft 521 and the support shaft 524 are integrally rotatable. However, the biasing force of the biasing means 529g between the flange portion 524a and the flange portion 521a acts on the main body shaft 521, and the main body shaft 521 is biased in the direction of the support shaft 524 as shown in FIG. When no external force acts on the movable support 522, the normal transfer roller 25m integrated with the main body shaft 521 is moved to the cutting position.

  The connecting / disconnecting solenoid 523 includes a main body portion 523a and a rod 523b protruding from the main body portion 523a. This connecting / disconnecting solenoid 523 is connected to the main controller 200A (not shown in FIG. 27). In addition, when the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is energized (ON state), the amount of protrusion of the rod 523b from the main body 523a is increased, and when the energization is stopped (OFF state), the main body of the rod 523b. The amount of protrusion from 523a is reduced. The rod 523b is connected to a connecting member 529 through a connecting arm 525. Further, the connecting arm 525 is in a state in which an intermediate portion thereof is inserted into the escape hole 250b, and can be displaced in the escape hole 250b in accordance with a change in the protruding amount of the rod 523b.

  In this embodiment, when the energization to the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is stopped (OFF state), the normal transfer roller 25m is moved to the cutting position by the urging force of the urging means 529g. On the other hand, when the energizing / disconnecting solenoid 523 is energized (turned ON), the connecting arm 525 presses the movable support 522 toward the special transfer roller 125m as shown in FIG. As a result, the main body shaft 521 moves toward the special transfer roller 125m while facing the biasing force of the biasing means 529g, and the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the connection position.

  The position detection sensor 527 is configured using an optical sensor and is connected to the main control unit 200A (not shown in FIG. 27). The position detection sensor 527 is disposed in a range in which the above-described index portion (not shown) can be detected when the above-described disk portion 521d rotates integrally with the main body shaft 521. Note that the index part passes through the detection range of the position detection sensor 527 only once when it rotates together with the disk part 521d. The brake device 528 is used to stop the rotation of the main body shaft 521 and is connected to the main controller 200A (not shown in FIG. 27).

  Here, also in the third embodiment, the main control unit 200A constitutes a specific example of the “drive control means” of the invention of claim 2, and the drive (operation) of the motor 125R and the drive (operation) of the connection / disconnection solenoid 523. ) And driving (operation) of the brake device 528 are controlled. In the third embodiment, the main control unit 200A controls the driving (supply interval of driving pulses) so that the motor 125R rotates continuously at a constant speed (one rotation for 2 seconds). That is, when the gaming machine 1 is in an operating state, the driving condition for the transfer roller device 25C is established. Therefore, the main controller 200A controls the driving of the motor 125R (drive pulse supply interval) so that the motor 125R rotates at a constant speed (one rotation in 2 seconds) at all times.

  The “game control process” of the third embodiment is performed according to FIG. 49 as in the first modification. Also, in the third embodiment, the “special symbol game process” is executed according to FIGS. 38 and 39, but S368. This process is performed as shown in FIG. That is, in the first modification, when the small hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), (1) “processing for operating the special electric accessory (processing for driving the opening / closing solenoid 27c)” and (2 ) “Process for setting effective time timer t1”, (3) “Process for turning on / off solenoid 523 energized (ON state)”, and (4) Process for setting specific accessory drive management timer t2 Is called. When this “processing to turn on / off the solenoid 523 (ON state)” is performed, the normal transfer roller 25m moves to the connection position, and is integrated with the rotating special transfer roller 125m to start rotation. The specific accessory drive management timer t2 is used to manage the “drive time of the connection / disconnection solenoid 523”. The “effective time timer t1” and the specific accessory drive management timer t2 are provided in predetermined areas of the “RAM 202 constituting the main control board 200” as shown in FIG. 65 (b).

  Also in the third embodiment, the “game control process” is performed in accordance with FIG. 49, and the process for determining whether or not to perform the specific accessory driving process (S411) is performed following the small game process (S400). (S410). That is, it is determined whether or not the specific accessory (normal transfer roller 25m) is being driven (S411). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the drive of the normal transfer roller 25m has been started through the process of S368 (S411). Specifically, it is determined whether or not connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is energized (ON state) (S410). And when it is judged that it started (S410: yes), the specific accessory driving process (S411) shown in FIG. 66 is started.

  When the specific accessory driving process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal transfer roller 25m is rotating (S4170). However, immediately after the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is turned on (ON state), the normal transfer roller 25m is rotating (S4170; Yes). For this reason, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S4170, and then it is determined whether or not the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is in a non-electric state (OFF state) (S4172). Also in this case, immediately after the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is energized (ON state), the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is still in the energization state (ON state) (S4172; no). It is determined whether or not “elapsed”, that is, “whether or not 4 seconds have elapsed after starting the rotation operation” (S4174).

  In other words, in the process of S4174, it is determined whether or not the normal transfer roller 25m has rotated twice after the connection / disconnection solenoid 523 is energized (ON state). Also in this case, immediately after the connecting / disconnecting solenoid 523 is energized (ON state), the connection time has not yet passed (S4174; No), so the specific accessory driving process is terminated as it is in FIG. Return to the game control process shown.

  On the other hand, after 4 seconds have elapsed after starting the “rotation of the normal transfer roller 25m” (that is, when the specified accessory drive management timer t2 counts “4 seconds”), “to terminate the connection time (S4174: Yes), the energization of the connecting / disconnecting solenoid 523 is stopped (turned off), and then the position detection sensor 527 is used to set the rotation position of the normal transfer roller 25m to the correct stop position {FIG. (S4178) Then, when the correct stop position is detected by the position detection sensor 527, the brake device 528 is driven to stop the rotation of the normal transfer roller 25m ( S4180), the specific accessory driving process is terminated.

  According to the third embodiment described above, the same effects as in the embodiment can be obtained. In addition, the special transfer motor 125r and the normal transfer roller 25m can be rotationally driven using a single rotational drive source (single motor 125R).

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

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, “an aspect in which the validity / invalidity of the V prize is judged based on the validity time” is exemplified. That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, “whether or not the detection of the game ball by the passage detection switch 8t (the passage detection switch 8t for detecting the game ball guided to the special area SR) is validated” is determined. However, in addition to this mode, the “mode of modification 2” shown in FIGS. 67 to 69 can also be illustrated.

  In the second modification, “V winning / validity is valid / invalid” is determined by “managing the number of game balls that have entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B”. This modification 2 is different from FIG. 67 except that FIG. 67 is used, FIG. 68 (a) and (b) is used instead of FIG. 40, and FIG. 69 is used instead of FIG. This is the same as the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 67, the central device 20 is provided with incoming ball detection switches 8p and 8q for detecting a game ball entering the central device 20 through the inlet ports 29A and 29B. ing. Although not shown, the ball detection switches 8p and 8q are connected to the main control board 200 (main control unit 200A) via a predetermined intermediate terminal plate. For this reason, the detection signals detected by the entrance detection switches 8p and 8q can be transmitted to the main control board 200 (main control unit 200A).

  In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 constituting the main control board 200, a “winning ball count counter C1”, a “normal count counter C2”, and a “special count” are displayed. Counter C3 "is provided. Then, in the gaming machine of the first modification, when the small hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 68 (a), (1) “processing for operating the special electric accessory (processing for driving the opening / closing solenoid 27c)” (2) “Process for setting winning ball counting counter C1” and (3) “Process for starting driving of specified accessory (first guide device 25) (process for starting rotation of transfer roller 25m)” , (4) “Process for setting specific accessory drive management timer t2”, (5) “Process for setting normal count counter C2”, (6) “Process for setting special count counter C3”, etc. Is done.

  In this modified example 2, after the small hit game is started, the number of game balls that have entered the central device 20 through the entrances 29A and 29B, that is, the number of game balls detected by the entrance detection switches 8p and 8q, It is stored in the winning ball counter C1. That is, when the small hit game is started and the opening and closing members 27A and 27B are performing the opening operation (when the entrances 29A and 29B are in the open state), the number of game balls entering the central device 20 is as follows. Is stored in the winning ball counter C1. Further, after the start of the small hit game, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal region TR (the number of game balls detected by the passage detection switch 8n) is stored in the normal count counter C2. Further, after the start of the small hit game, the number of game balls that have passed through the special area SR (the number of game balls detected by the passage detection switch 8t) is stored in the special counter C3.

  Further, the small hit game processing of the modified example 2 is performed according to FIG. In other words, the small hit game process of the first modification is the same as the small hit game process of the first embodiment, except that the process of “S4019” is performed instead of the process of “S4018”.

  In the small hit game processing of the modified example 1, after the small hit game is ended, “when it is determined that the game ball has passed the special area SR during the small hit game (S4016: yes)”, the embodiment Similar to 1, the “judgment of the validity of passage through the special area SR” is made (S4019). That is, it is determined whether or not “the sum of the value of the normal count counter C2 and the value of the special count counter C3 is a passage through the special area SR that has occurred in a state that is equal to or smaller than the value of the winning ball count counter C1”. (S4019). If the determination in S4019 is affirmative (S4019; Yes), “Set the jackpot game mode (S4020)”, “Output the command for specifying the jackpot game mode (S4022)”, “Output the jackpot game start command ( After performing “S4024)” and “Start of big hit game (S4420)”, the small hit game processing is terminated.

  Further, the specific aspect of the above-described “probability improving means” is not limited to the aspect exemplified in the present embodiment. Further, as a specific mode of the “probability improving unit”, for example, the mode of FIGS. 70A and 70B (hereinafter referred to as “Modification 3”) can be exemplified. In the third modification, in the first guiding device 25, the terminal end side portion N12 of the return guiding portion N1 and the starting end side portion NT1 of the normal rolling portion NT are provided side by side. And the termination | terminus part N13 of the return induction | guidance | derivation part N1 and the intermediate part NTC of the normal rolling part NT are merged. Furthermore, the “end-side portion N12 of the return guide portion N1” and the “start-side portion NT1 of the normal rolling portion NT” are inclined downward toward the intermediate portion NTC of the normal rolling portion NT. , NT3 ". At this time, the slope of the “down slope part N15 constituted by the terminal end part N12 of the return guide part N1” is set to the slope of the “down slope part NT3 constituted by the start end part NT1 of the normal rolling part NT”. The “probability improving means” can be configured by making it larger than the above. In other words, rather than “the slope of the road surface through which a game ball having no return history passes immediately before reaching the obstacle bump V”, the “game ball returned through the return guide portion N1 is The “probability improving means” can be configured by increasing the “inclination degree of the road surface that passes immediately before reaching”.

  As specific examples of the “biasing means”, Modification 4 shown in FIGS. 71 and 72 and Modification 5 shown in FIG. 73 can be exemplified. In this modified example 4, a “loading means 800 for loading an external force to the game ball returned via the return guiding portion N1” is arranged at the terminal end of the return guiding portion N1. The aspect which comprises the specific example of an urging means "is shown. In the fourth modification, the load means 800 can be arranged at the intermediate portion of the return guide portion N1, the intermediate portion of the normal rolling portion NT, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 71 (a), the load means 800 exemplified in the modified example 4 is configured using an arm 801 whose one end is pivotally supported with respect to the main body 25c and is rotatable. The arm 801 is disposed at a position retracted from the normal rolling portion NT during normal times (for example, a position where the space between the return guide portion N1 and the normal rolling portion NT is blocked). In addition, in the return guiding part N1, a return for detecting the passage of the game ball in a part located upstream from the arm 801 (a part located upstream along the return path formed by the return guiding part N1). A detecting means 802 is provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 71 (b), when the return detection means 802 detects the passage of the game ball, the arm 801 is rotated, and the game ball that reaches through the return guide portion N1 can be hit (for example, The interruption state between the return guide portion N1 and the normal rolling portion NT is released, and the other end portion of the arm 801 enters the normal rolling portion NT).

  Then, when the game ball Y returned through the return guiding portion N1 reaches the rotation range of the arm 801, the arm 801 is reversed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 72, when the reversing arm 801 matches the timing of the game ball to be beaten, the game ball returned through the return guide portion N1 is urged toward the special rolling portion ST. The

  Further, in Modification 5, a changing means 850 for changing the degree of inclination is arranged at the starting end portion of the normal rolling part NT, an intermediate part, etc., and this changing means 850 is a specific example of the “biasing means”. The specific example which comprises is shown.

  The changing means 850 is constituted by a floor surface portion 851 that constitutes a portion on the start end side of the normal rolling portion NT and an intermediate portion. This floor surface portion 851 is pivotally supported at the right end portion (the end portion located on the terminal end side of the normal rolling portion NT) with respect to the main body portion 25c, and the left end portion (normal rolling portion NT) with the right end portion as a fulcrum. It is possible to rotate so as to lift up the end portion located on the starting end side of. Further, in the return guiding portion N1, the passage of the game ball is detected with respect to a portion located upstream from the floor surface portion 851 (a portion located upstream along the return path formed by the return guiding portion N1). Return detection means 852 is provided. Then, when the return detection means 802 detects the passage of the game ball, the floor surface portion 851 is rotated with its right end portion as a fulcrum, and the inclination of the floor surface portion 851 (downwardly inclined in the direction of the special rolling portion ST). Increase the slope. Thereby, the momentum of the game ball returned to the normal rolling part NT through the return guiding part N1 is urged toward the special rolling part ST.

  As another specific example of the inventions of claims 2 and 5, a modification 6 shown in FIG. 74 can be exemplified. That is, as shown in Modification 6, it is also possible to exemplify a mode in which the passage selection device 23 and the second passage formation member (special passage) 24B are excluded from the ball entry device 20 of the present embodiment. .

  Further, as a specific example of the invention of claims 1 and 4 (specific example of related invention 3), a modification example 7 shown in FIG. 75 can be exemplified. That is, as shown in the modified example 7, the second guidance device 26 is excluded from the ball entry device 20 of the present embodiment, and the game ball that has passed through the second passage formation member (special passage) 24B is specially treated. A mode introduced into the rolling part ST can be exemplified. In this modified example 6, as shown in FIG. 76, “the game ball Y that has passed through the second passage forming member (special passage) 24B and introduced into the special rolling portion ST is moved to the normal rolling portion NT. The receiving rolling part E may be provided with a preventing means 860 "for preventing entry into the rolling element E.

  This prevention means 860 is constituted by “a prevention recess 860A provided in the obstacle bulge V”. The prevention recess 860A is in a state of being recessed toward the normal rolling portion NT side (substantially arcuate path in the portion of the bulging portion V for failure located on the special rolling portion ST side with respect to the top portion VT). In the state of drawing). In this case, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball introduced into the special rolling part ST to pass through the prevention recessed part 860A and further to exceed the top part VT of the obstacle raised part V.

  Furthermore, as another specific example of the inventions of claims 1 and 4, a modification 8 shown in FIG. 77 can be exemplified. That is, as shown in the modified example 8, the passing path selecting device 23, the second passing path forming member (special path) 24B, and the second guiding device 26 are excluded from the ball entrance device 20 of the present embodiment. An aspect can also be illustrated.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a game board. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the outer frame, the gaming machine main body and the like. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a game board. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a central device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a perspective view showing the main part of the central device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is a plan view showing the main part of the central device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the passage forming member. FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view (a-a sectional view of FIG. 8) for explaining a passage formation member in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the selection member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the 1st guidance apparatus of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the 1st guidance apparatus of Example 1. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the 1st guidance device of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a transfer roller. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a transfer roller. (A) is sectional drawing (it is sectional drawing of the 1st arrangement position d1, and is equivalent to d1-d1 section) of a transfer roller, and (b) is a sectional view (second arrangement of a transfer roller). (C) is a cross-sectional view of the transfer roller (a cross-sectional view of the third arrangement position d3 and corresponds to a d3-d3 cross section). .) (A) is explanatory drawing (equivalent to a d1-d1 cross section) for demonstrating a 1st normal non-adsorption area | region part etc., (b) is for demonstrating a 2nd normal non-adsorption area | region part. Is an explanatory diagram (corresponding to a d2-d2 cross section). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the drive aspect of a transfer roller in an Example. (A) is a front view for demonstrating a receiving rolling part, (b) is FIG. 13 (a) bb sectional drawing, (c) is FIG. 13 (a) cc sectional drawing. is there. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect | action of a 1st guidance apparatus. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect | action of a 1st guidance apparatus. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 2nd guidance device. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the guidance mode of the central device. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a pending | holding display apparatus in each Example of this invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 1st display apparatus in each Example of this invention. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of a 1st display apparatus in each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the rough flow of the game performed with the game machine of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the game control process performed in order that the main control board of the game performed with the game machine of a present Example may control progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in order to judge whether the normal symbol game process is started. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the first half part of a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the second half part of a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a normal electric accessory stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in order to judge whether the special symbol game process is started. It is the flowchart which showed the first half part of the special symbol game process. It is the flowchart which showed the latter half part of the special symbol game process. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the detail of the process of S368 shown to the flowchart of FIG. 39, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a part of RAM202 shown in FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the process which performs the decision | availability determination of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the success / failure determination table which matched the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the success / failure determination result. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the jackpot game mode determination table referred in order to determine a jackpot symbol, the mode of jackpot game, etc. in the special symbol success / failure determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the small hitting game mode determination table referred in order to determine the small hitting symbol and the mode of a small hitting game in the special symbol win / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol fluctuation pattern setting process performed with the game machine of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the small hit game process performed in order that the gaming machine of a present Example may perform a small hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the big hit game process performed in order that the gaming machine of a present Example may play a big hit game. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for describing a driving mode of a transfer roller in Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game control process performed by a main control board of a game performed in the gaming machine of Modification 1 to control the progress of the game. 39A is an explanatory diagram for explaining details of the processing of S368 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39 when FIG. 39 is applied to the first modification, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of RAM202 shown in FIG. 27 when applying. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a specific accessory driving process in Modification 1. 10 is a time chart for explaining a driving mode of the first guidance device in Modification 1; (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a transfer roller etc. in Example 2. FIG. (A) is sectional drawing of the transfer roller in Example 2 (it is sectional drawing of the 1st arrangement position d1, and is equivalent to d1-d1 cross section), (b) is a transfer roller in Example 2. It is sectional drawing (sectional drawing of 2nd arrangement position d2). (A) is explanatory drawing (equivalent to a d1-d1 cross section) for demonstrating a 1st normal non-adsorption area | region part etc. in Example 2, (b) is a 2nd normal non-inspection in Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing (equivalent to a d2-d2 cross section) for demonstrating an adsorption | suction area | region part. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for describing a driving mode of a transfer roller in Embodiment 2. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a specific accessory driving process in the second embodiment. 10 is a time chart for explaining a driving mode of the first guiding device in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the 1st guidance apparatus of Example 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the 1st guidance apparatus of Example 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the 1st guidance apparatus of Example 3. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a main part of a “clutch part drive mechanism” constituting the first guidance device of Example 3; FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a main part of a “clutch part drive mechanism” constituting the first guidance device of Example 3; It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a slide hole. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the detail of the process of S368 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, when FIG. 39 is applied to Example 3, (b) is FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of RAM202 shown in FIG. 27 when applying. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a specific accessory driving process in the third embodiment. In the gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present invention, it is a front view showing a central device. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the detail of the process of S368 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39 in the modification 2, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a part of RAM202 shown in FIG. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the small hit game process performed in order that the gaming machine of the modification 2 may perform a small hit game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 3. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 4. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 4. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 5. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 6. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modification example 7. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modification example 7. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 8. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
10; Game board 11; Game area,
20; Central device (ball entry device),
23; passage selection device (selection device),
24A; first passage forming member (member constituting the passage),
24B; 2nd passage formation member (member which comprises special passage),
25; first guidance device (guidance device),
25 m; normal transfer roller (normal rotation transfer member),
25u; normal adsorbing piece,
125m; special transfer roller (special rotary transfer member),
25v; special adsorption piece,
26; second guidance device (special guidance device),
27A, 27B; opening and closing members,
29A, 29B; entrance,
E; Receiving rolling part,
F1; first normal ball receiver,
F2; second normal ball receiving part,
G: Ball receiving rolling part,
N1; Return guidance section,
NT: Normal rolling part,
NY1; first normal guiding part;
NY2; second normal guiding portion,
S1; special guide part ST; special rolling part,
SR: Special Area Department,
TR: normal region,
V: ridge for obstacle,
VT: top of obstacle ridge.

Claims (7)

An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A guiding device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
A game ball which is disposed in a rotatable state with respect to a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion and rolls on the normal rolling portion. A normal rotation transfer member in which a normal suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion, and a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member that is arranged in a rotatable state as a reference and has a special suction portion provided on the outer peripheral portion thereof that can attract the game ball rolling the special rolling portion using magnetic force. A device section;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A normal ball receiving portion that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is transferred while rotating integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. When,
A special ball receiving unit that is disposed around the outer periphery of the special rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the special adsorption unit When,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
On the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member is provided with a non-adsorption region portion where the normal suction portion does not exist along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first drive state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member is stopped by positioning the non-adsorption region portion in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion, while causing the special rotation transfer portion to perform a rotation operation;
A game machine that controls the driving of the transfer device unit so as to execute the above. An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A special guidance device for guiding the received game ball to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passageway to one of the normal area portion and the special guidance device;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
A game ball which is disposed in a rotatable state with respect to a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion and rolls on the normal rolling portion. A normal rotation transfer member in which a normal suction portion that can be attracted using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion, and a rotation axis that is in a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling portion is positioned around the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member that is arranged in a rotatable state as a reference and has a special suction portion provided on the outer peripheral portion thereof that can attract the game ball rolling the special rolling portion using magnetic force. A device section;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A normal ball receiving portion that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is transferred while rotating integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. When,
A special ball receiving unit that is disposed around the outer periphery of the special rotation transfer member and receives a game ball that is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates while being adsorbed by the special adsorption unit When,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
On the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member is provided with a non-adsorption region portion where the normal suction portion does not exist along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first drive state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member is stopped by positioning the non-adsorption region portion in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion, while causing the special rotation transfer portion to perform a rotation operation;
A game machine that controls the driving of the transfer device unit so as to execute the above. In the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member, the normal adsorbing portion is provided in a normal circulation region that circulates the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member around the rotation axis while passing through the formation portion of the normal adsorption portion. The normal non-adsorption region portion where no is present is provided in a substantially arc shape,
The arc length of the normal non-region portion is equal to or larger than the distance from the normal rolling portion to the normal ball receiving portion in the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member,
The drive control means includes
When the state of the normal rotation transfer member is set to the stop state, the outer periphery of the rotation transfer member is traced in the rotation direction of the rotation transfer member from the normal rolling portion toward the normal ball receiving portion. 3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so that only the normal non-adsorption region portion of the normal circulation region portion is located. 4. Machine. An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A guiding device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passage to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
While the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer peripheral part, the normal rolling part is disposed in a state in which the receiving rolling part is rotatable in both forward and reverse rotation directions with respect to a rotation axis that is horizontal or inclined. A normal rotation transfer member provided on the outer periphery with a normal adsorption part capable of adsorbing a game ball that rolls using a magnetic force, and a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer periphery. A special attracting portion that is arranged in a state that can rotate in both forward and reverse rotation directions with reference to the rotation axis that is rotated and that can attract the game ball that rolls on the special rolling portion using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member provided, and a transfer device unit comprising:
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A game ball that is arranged around the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. A normal ball receiving section to receive,
A game ball that is arranged around the outer periphery of the special rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates in the positive rotation direction while being adsorbed by the special adsorption unit. A special ball receiving section to receive,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first driving state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation in a normal rotation direction;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member performs the rotation operation in the reverse rotation direction while causing the special rotation transfer unit to perform the rotation operation in the normal rotation direction;
The game machine is characterized by controlling the drive of the transfer device unit so as to execute. An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
An opening / closing member that is arranged in a state in which the entrance is closed and that opens the entrance for a certain period of time when an opening operation execution condition is satisfied;
A passageway through which game balls entering through the entrance can pass;
A normal area where game balls can enter,
A special area where game balls can enter,
A special guidance device for guiding the received game ball to one of the normal region portion and the special region portion;
A guidance device for guiding the game ball that has passed through the passageway to one of the normal area portion and the special guidance device;
A game machine capable of executing a big hit game due to the game ball passing through the special area portion,
The guidance device includes
The game ball that has passed through the passage is received and rolled along a predetermined rolling path, and has a bulge for obstacle in the middle of the rolling path, and the bulge is higher than the top of the bulge for obstacle. At least the normal rolling part of the normal rolling part positioned on the start end side of the rolling path and the special rolling part positioned on the terminal end side of the rolling path with respect to the top of the obstacle ridge, A receiving rolling part provided with a normal guiding part for guiding a game ball rolling on a rolling path to the normal area part;
While the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer peripheral part, the normal rolling part is disposed so as to be rotatable in both forward and reverse rotation directions with reference to a rotation axis that is horizontal or inclined. A normal rotation transfer member provided on the outer periphery with a normal adsorption part capable of adsorbing a game ball that rolls using a magnetic force, and a horizontal state or an inclined state while the receiving rolling part is positioned around the outer periphery. A special adsorbing portion that is arranged in a state in which it can rotate in both forward and reverse rotation directions with respect to the rotation axis that is rotated and that can attract the game ball that rolls on the special rolling portion using magnetic force is provided on the outer peripheral portion. A special rotation transfer member provided, and a transfer device unit comprising:
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the transfer unit;
A game ball that is arranged around the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the normal rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the normal adsorption portion. A normal ball receiving section to receive,
A game ball that is arranged around the outer peripheral portion of the special rotation transfer member and is rotated and transferred integrally with the special rotation transfer member that rotates in the normal rotation direction while being adsorbed by the special adsorption portion. A special ball receiving section to receive,
A return guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the normal ball receiving unit toward the receiving rolling unit;
A special guiding unit for guiding the game ball received by the special ball receiving unit toward the special area unit;
Is provided,
The drive control means, when the drive condition of the transfer device unit is established,
A first driving state in which both the normal rotation transfer member and the special rotation transfer member perform a rotation operation in a normal rotation direction;
A second driving state in which the normal rotation transfer member performs the rotation operation in the reverse rotation direction while causing the special rotation transfer unit to perform the rotation operation in the normal rotation direction;
A game machine that controls the driving of the transfer device unit so as to execute the above. In the outer periphery of the normal rotation transfer member,
A non-adsorption region part in which the normal adsorption part does not exist along the axial direction of the normal rotation transfer member is provided;
The drive control means includes
After the normal rotation transfer member starts to rotate in the reverse rotation direction, when the end condition for rotation in the reverse rotation direction is satisfied, the non-adsorption region portion is positioned in the vicinity of the receiving rolling portion. Thus, while the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member is stopped in the reverse rotation direction and the start condition for starting the rotation of the normal rotation transfer member is newly established, 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the driving of the transfer device unit is controlled so as to stop the rotation. The drive control means includes
The amount of reverse rotation generated in the normal rotation transfer member by performing rotation in the reverse rotation direction,
The drive of the transfer device is controlled so that the distance from the normal ball receiving portion toward the normal rolling portion is larger than the distance to follow the outer peripheral portion of the normal rotation transfer member in the reverse rotation direction. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7.

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